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The Citizen, 2015-04-23, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015. PAGE 19. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers, sell $1 to $2 higher Hensall 519-262-3002 | 1-800-265-5190 | www.hdc.on.ca Multiple Locations across Southwestern Ontario · GRAIN ELEVATORS · CROP PRODUCTS · PETROLEUM & PROPANE · FEEDProud to be farmer-owned. wouthoss Srrotions accraoccaMultiple L ensall 519-262-3002 | 1-800-265-5190 | wH V· GRAIN ELE d.wneo farmer-o bee ud tPro · FEED · PETROLEUM & PROP · CROP PRODUC arioern Onttaesttewwe a.on.c.hdcwwensall 519-262-3002 | 1-800-265-5190 | w ORSTAATV ANEM&PROPPA ST· CROP PRODUC BLYTH 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Total receipts for the week ending April 17 were 2,544 cattle and 341 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a strong active trade at prices $1 to $2 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $200 to $205 with sales to $214. Second cut sold $196 to $200. Cows sold steady. On Thursday veal sold actively at steady prices. Lambs sold on an active trade at higher prices. Sheep and goats sold steady. On Friday all classes of cattle sold on a very strong active trade at fully steady prices. Ken McAlpine of Ailsa Craig, consigned 10 cattle that averaged 1,475 lbs. and sold for an average price of $203.78. Two charolais steers averaged 1,623 lbs. and sold to Cargill Meat Solutions for $205. Brent Fisher of Goderich, consigned 14 cattle that averaged 1,550 lbs. and sold for an average price of $204.45. Ten red steers averaged 1,533 lbs. and sold to Cargill Meat Solutions for $205. Graham Wright of Clifford, consigned eight cattle that averaged 1,327 lbs. and sold for an average price of $201.20. One limousin heifer weighed 1,435 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $214. Donald Cormack of Mount Forest, consigned 37 cattle that averaged 1,483 lbs. and sold for an average price of $202.28. Two charolais heifers averaged 1,358 lbs. and sold to Ryding Regency for $207. There were 180 cows on offer. Export types sold $122 to $130; beef, $136 to $150 with sales to $159; D1 and D2, $85 to $90; D3, $75 to $85; D4, $70 to $75. Alain Breault of New Liskeard, consigned one charolais cow that weighed 1,695 lbs. and sold for $159. There were 18 bulls selling $130 to $190 Val Brook Farms of Chepstow, consigned one limousin bull that weighed 2,190 lbs. and sold for $190. There were 181 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $210 to $245; good holsteins, $145 to $155 with sales to $185; medium holsteins, $130 to $140; heavy holsteins, $140 to $150. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned 10 calves that averaged 856 lbs. and sold for an average price of $211.12. One black steer weighed 885 lbs. and sold for $245. Amos M. Martin of Wallenstein, consigned one bwf steer that weighed 775 lbs. and sold for $241. Ervin Weber of Listowel, consigned five calves that averaged 845 lbs. and sold for an average price of $227.81. One simmental heifer weighed 795 lbs. and sold for $239. Maynard Brubacher of Wallenstein, consigned five calves that averaged 849 lbs. and sold for an average price of $223.91. One simmental heifer weighed 850 lbs. and sold for $234. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $322 to $337; 65 - 79 lbs., $306 to $325; 80 - 94 lbs., $280 to $285; 95 - 109 lbs., $277 to $282/lb. Sheep sold $75 to $125 with sales to $130/lb. Goats: kids sold $250 to $300 with sales to $375; nannies, $50 to $110; billies, $150 to $300/lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $377 to $410; 500 - 499 lbs., $345 to $375; 500 - 599 lbs., $315 to $355; 600 - 699 lbs., $304 to $340; 700 - 799 lbs., $284 to $301; 800 - 899 lbs., $257 to $272; 900 - 999 lbs., $239 to $256; 1,000 lbs. and over, $233 to $241. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $326 to $360; 400 - 499 lbs., $330 to $370; 500 - 599 lbs., $290 to $330; 600 - 699 lbs., $272 to $305; 700 - 799 lbs., $238 to $270; 800 - 899 lbs., $226 to $234; 900 lbs. and over, $216 to $224. Wingham theatre group named committee of council The Wingham Town Hall Theatre Committee received the support it needed to continue with plans to renovate and re-open the former theatre, located on the top floor of the Wingham Town Hall. Committee Chairperson Doug Kuyvenhoven visited North Huron Council during its April 7 meeting and explained that the committee wanted to be designated as an official committee of council to ensure council has input in direction of the group. He also detailed a number of the group’s plans. “We want to raise money necessary for the upgrades and repairs to the theatre,” he said, adding that the group is looking to install a projector. While Kuyvenhoven was making his presentation, Reeve Neil Vincent interjected that Director of Recreation and Facilities Pat Newson had prepared a report as to what she felt was necessary for the theatre to be operational. Through the report and letter, the group would be named a committee of council and receive the support necessary to start working on raising funds for the renovation. The declaration, however, wasn’t without some debate. Newson presented her report, which outlined what staff felt would be necessary to run the theatre. Suggestions included blackout times, how the hall could be used, equipment that is available versus what would need to be brought by renters, security deposits and who will sell tickets for the performance. Newson also said that once the site is open the Recreation and Facilities Department would be handling rental requests, same as it does for other halls, parks and community centre rooms in the municipality. Newson also presented a budget showing how the theatre would likely cost the municipality an additional $9,300 per year and bring in only $2,000 for a total operational deficit of $7,300. This is on top of costs that are already part of the budget for the town hall. “I tried to be reasonable in my estimates of the cost,” she said. “However, without data, it’s hard to estimate. The cost would likely be $9,300 on top of what the town hall already costs.” Newson also presented proposed tiered rental costs. While commercial rentals would pay more than community groups, both would be set by the number of tickets being sold for the event. Councillor Trevor Seip said he liked the agreement, but that he had problems with several aspects of it. “With the rates and the fees, I guess my problem is how are you going to police to make sure that someone only has 100 seats?” he asked. “How are you going to make sure they aren’t going to request 150 seats or have 300 seats there?” Seip admitted to not ever being in the theatre, but said he would prefer a different system for determining rental costs. Newson explained that the plan, which has different pricing for up to 100 seats, 101 to 150 and further tiers above that, were only suggesitons. Councillor Brock Vodden asked if a third category of renter could be added to the commercial and local group designations, that being a community group with no income who isn’t charging. Newson said she wasn’t sure why that would be considered, as heat and hydro still have to be paid. She also said that council could also waive rental fees for community groups. Councillor Bill Knott was also concerned with the rental fees, and said he would rather see a single price set for each group. He said that in his time with promoting shows, it was the responsibility of the companies bringing in acts to make sure they covered the cost of renting the hall and the municipality should set a flat rate. He also said that setting a flat rate for community groups to rent the facility would likely result in fewer requests for waiving the fee. “I would rather a group pay $150 or $250 than come to us and ask us to waive a $550 fee,” he said. “As for a scaled [or tiered] system, I just don’t see it.” Kuyvenhoven said that the idea came from the committee as a way of making the venue more accessible to private and community renters alike. Knott said he appreciated that, but, in his experience, it wasn’t necessary. Seip wondered why there couldn’t be a single rental document set up for Blyth Memorial Hall and the Wingham Town Hall Theatre because “both are theatres”. It was quickly pointed out by staff that the facilities offer very different amenities. Newson said that the Town Hall Theatre is, essentially, an auditorium with a raised stage. “[Memorial Hall] has a green room, backstage facilities and lighting,” she said in comparison. “It’s not apples to apples.” Seip’s final concern was that Newson’s budget might be off because the theatre hadn’t been cleaned in years and he didn’t see why it would cost $1,800 a year to clean. “I just don’t see why that time can’t be allocated from something else and why it’s an additional cost,” he said. Newson said that there is no extra time budgeted in her department for that kind of work. “The theatre isn’t currently being used, and, therefore isn’t being cleaned,” she said. “We just do rudimentary cleaning and tidying if [there are any problems in the area].” Newson said that she based the budget on the number of potential shows and that cleaning deposits would be necessary from the renters, which could off-set some of the cost. She did note, however, that even the tidiest group won’t get all the nooks and crannies and it will still cost the municipality money to clean the area. Seip also wanted to see the facility try and break even, which Newson said simply wasn’t possible. “We can up the fees and rates or look at how to make money but this facility will not break even,” she said. “This is not a profit-making centre. Council will have to weigh the costs of having the facility versus the need for it and the fact that the infrastructure is already there.” Kuyvenhoven agreed saying that, currently, the facility is sitting empty. “The primary goal here is to have it for local shows,” he said. “If we attract further events, and draw revenue, that’s great, but we’re looking at a community facility here.” North Huron Clerk Kathy Adams felt the discussion had gotten off track and said the details could be hammered out at a later date if council supported the request for the group to be a committee of council. Newson said that if council approved going forward, it would involve costs. She said, if the agreement she outlined is accepted, staff feels they can manage the changes. Council voted and carried the report, which included the proposed conditions, with Seip dissenting. Later on in the meeting, Knott moved that the committee be made a committee of council with Wingham Ward Councillor Yolanda Ritsema- Teeninga as its council representative. TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m.Drop Calves 10:00 a.m.Veal 11:30 a.m. Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Call us 519-887-6461 Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES Field fire Fire Department of North Huron firefighters were called to a Maitland Block Road farm on Sunday to deal with a field fire that had sparked from a burning refuse pile. The refuse fire spread to the field and in turn spread to a nearby forest. With help from the Central Huron Fire Department, firefighters were able to eventually contain the blaze after several hours. (Denny Scott photo)