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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1980-04-23, Page 13*weddings *anniversaries *staff parties the rural The magazine Otee tor the whole farm family The farm magazine especially for Bruce, Huron and Perth counties * THOUGHT PROVOKING FARM STORIES * THE LATEST RURAL NEWS * SPECIAL SECTION'FOR THE YOUNG FARMER * FAMILY PAGES WITH YUMMY LOCAL RECIPES * COLUMNS, PHOTOS, -FREE WANT ADS and much much more Only $3* 00 I ^ • Tor issues in Condo OR $5 FOR 24 ISLJES in Canada SEND NOW TO 1 I I. I The Rural VOice Box 10, Blyth 0 Yes, I'll subscribe 0 I enclost$3.00 for 1 year 0 I enclose $5.00 for 2 yrs. El BIB me. Name Address Post Office Code flex -heat .BRUSSELS , POST, ;APRIL. 23, 1040 - • • Cattle supply heavy Huronview plays, bingo THANKS LADI ES.-Cal!ander Nursing Home administrator Roger Keay congratulates Eleanor HemingWay, Peggy Cudmore and- Ida Evans and presents then with volunteer pins recently for running a craft .program at the nursing home .• ' (Photo by Langloit) Henderson played the piano in Marie's , place And Mr. Warren Whitmore, Mr. Wil- son McCartney, , Mr. ,Stanley Hillen, along with our own Jim Ruddock provided the musical entertainment. Seasons or times of the yea,r, do not matter to our Ceramic class on Tuesday. 'Under the capable leadership of Mrs. Betty Faircett the Residents work together on Christmas trees and Hal- lowe'en witches. Hurondale Women's In- stitute'was here Wednesday to help.. the 34 Residents whose birthdays are in April celebrate. The prOgramme started off Witlra sing song led by Fern Dougall accom- panied by Ann Brodie at the piano. Mr. Bill Dougall enter., tamed us with a few tunes on his fiddle. Mr. Otis Sawyer,, who had just returned from vacationing in Florida sang for.ns, as well as playing hiS fiddle. Mr. Nelson Squires played hiS Mouth organ ac-. coinpanied by. Otis with his OLYMPIA Restaurant irr 887-6914 1 —mar Brussels Forget your worries; leave the catering' to Bill & bee. fiddle: Some old favourite verses were' read from the school reader by Fern Doug- all. Gifts were distributed, to the 34 Residents celebrating birthdays in April and Happy Birthday was sung. Cup- cakes and Vea were served to the Residents at the close. Mrs. Polly Wiltz thanked the Hurondale W.I. on behalf of the Residents. Our oldest Resident, Mrs. Frances Mosack turns 104 on the 20th of-f'April. Happy birthday to Mrs. MOsack and all other Residents whose birthdays fall in April. ' Mr. Cecil Skinner was seen wearing the first dan- delion as a boutonniere on March 17th. It was picked for him by Bert Columbc Who works outside on the gri. •nds Mrs. Betty Scratch tells us she is speaking at the' God- erich. Hotnemakers meeting this evening. She confides in us that she hasn't given a talk-in some time but we are confident that Betty will do a good job. at the 0..M.A.F. offices offer a comprehenisve farm management advisory ser- vice to assist farm families in the successful operation of their farm business. This service is aimed to help farmers make the beit use of available resources such as land,• livestoCk, buildings, equipment, money and labour. Positive attitude needed • better times are likely ahead. *hockey banquetS opportunity. Things may be ( ' They are poised at any;titne to 11( take advantage of an 400"""...... 4(., WE CATER TO -id '—‘• Aiikk\ in the doldrums now, but That's the story of agri- Six ladies from Exeter Pentecostal Chinch, helped Mrs. Prouty with Bible. Study on Thursday afternoon. Dur- ing the service the ladieS contributed with- solos and duets. Bingo was played in the auditorium on Friday 'afternoon with Mrs. 'Mary Ross being extremely lucky winning six bingos. = Mary clainied her prizes in the form of freSh fink. Mrs. Don Darreli conduct-, ed the Sunday morning ser vice. The Huronview Choir, sang the anthem. Friendship with Jesus. The meditation subject was "Always. Near" Luke 24: 14-20. Although" Mrs. Luther was not present at the Sunday evening service Mr. Cecil Skinner filled in with a short sermon. .Miss Sarah Carter sang a solo accompanied by Mrs. Elsie Henderson at the organ. • - ' Due to a bad cold Marie Flynn could not be with. us at Old Tyme Music on Monday afternoon. However Elsie (Continued from Page 6) pave their production goals. This goes with specialization When I, came to Huron in 1963, there were 1,500 milk producers. That number has dropped off to less than 500, but they have almost as many cows producing as much or more milk. In spite . of all of the adverse conditions, farmers are innovative, flexible and g pe willin to co with risks. culture right from the begin- ning. Most are able to cope with the economy but not" without a great deal of effort and anxiety. On the poSitive side, farmers are progressive, hard workers. We have ex- cellent well-drained land, solid farm units with family members 'pulling together. We have the technology and the people to use it to advantage. Interest in farm courses continues at a high rate. They have the desire to be at the top and Make the best better. Canadians are tapping, into world markets and generally becoming a force to be reckoned with in the world. A heavy supply of cattle at. Brussels • Stockyards on. Friday sold very actively, with slaughter steers and heifers trading, $2,00 to $3.00 higher. Pigs sold at stronger price's. There were 1271 cattle and 1760 pigs on offer. Choice Steers - 76,00 to 79.00 with sales to 80.10. 000d •Steers - 73.00 to 76,00. four steers consigned by Ross Durnin, of R.R,2, Luck- now,, averaging 1125 lbs. Sold for 80.10 with' his offering of 12 steers averaging 1138 lbs., selling for an overall price of 79.03. A steer consigned by Fraser Mustard, of R.R.2, Bluevale, Weighing 1140 lbs. sold' for 80.00 with 'his 10 steers averaging -1193 lbs. selling for an overall price of 78.43; • A steer consigned by Hiblert Van Ankum of R.R.2, Wroxeter, weighing 1110 lbs. sold for 80.00. Eight steers, consigned by Robt. Kreller of 'Fordwich, averaging 1082 lbs. sold fo for 79.00 with his total offering of 30 steers, 'averaging 1099 lbs. selling for 77.23. • Eight Steers consigned by Emerson Mitchell of Walton, averaging 1260 lbs. sold for 78.80. One steer consigned by Albert Erey, R.R.2, Drayton, weighing 1120 lbs. sold for 78.75. - Sixty-eight steers con- signed by Dave Millen, of Teeswateri . averaging 1119 lbs. sold for an overall price of 77.21. Four steers consigned by Geo: Adams, of. Wroxeter, averaging 1200 lbs. sold for 78.70, with his lot of 18 steers averaging 1155 lbs. selling for 77 92.:. steer consigned, by Murray Forbes of Clinton, weighing 1.130 lbs. sold for 7850 with his lOt of 14 steers averaging 1096 lbs. selling for an overall price of 77.45. Choice Heifers - 76.00 to 78.00 with sales to 81.75. Good Heifers - 74.00 to 76.00: A heifer consigned by Hilbert Van Ankum, R.R.2, Wroxeter, weighing 1070 lbs. sold for 81.75. One Heifer consigned by Abner Martin of - West Montrose, weighing ^ 1120 lbs. sold for 78.00 with his lot of 12 heifers averaging 1055 lbs. sold for 76.83. Fifteen heifers consigned by John Hafstettler of Cam bridge, averaging * 867 lbs, sold for '77,25, with his ..,offering of • 3Q heifers averaging 888 lbs. selling for an overall price of 76.60. Choice Cows..., 57.00 to 59. with sales to 59.75. Good Cows - 54.00 to 57.00. Canners and Cutters ' 51.00 to 54.00. 30 to 40 lb. pigs traded to a high of 28.50. 40 to ,50 lb. 'pigs to a high. of 33.00, 50 to 60 lb. pigg to a high of 36.00. • 60 to 70 lb. pigs to a high of 37.00. - 70 to 80 lb. pigs to a high of 44.50. There, are agencies like Can farm that - provide excellent .facilities for computerized production and financial re- cords. Also, every farm can afford a simple calculator for less than $50 to sort out costs a day-to-day basis. They do everything you want to reduce the 'paper work' frustration. The team of staff members ,-.14111107.41111107-7.410.1-4* Flex-Heat• Radiant Ceiling therni°f"t" HEATING SYSTEMS, An alternative to rising gas prices and increasing oil shortages. 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