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The Brussels Post, 1980-12-17, Page 17rrie Continued from page 1 "But we!re 'not talking about a deficit," councillor Charlie ThOmas said. IF THEVG0.7'WHAT? "We're tooking at the future," 'Reeve Krauter said. "We're looking at one very industrious group of volunteers. If they go, what happens? Here's a man (Wayne Lowe) who has worked his heart and soul out for this arena. I can assure you, village council -really appreciates everything he's done," the reeve said citing Mr. Lowe's marking the ice for hockey; the ball tournaments he prepares for every year; his marking the grounds for the ball games and getting somebody to mow the grass. "There's a lot of money coming in here - looked after by recreation, but it isn't tecreation we need help with. We need help with the community centre by a joint group--joint communities," councillor Work- man said. Councillor Betty Graber said it would be so much nicer if somebody would kick in a little something now, instead of waiting until the arena was $5,000 in the hole and then have to have the recreation board have to come crawling to each municipality. "If we don't get back and support them, we're going to get into the same mess a lot of other arenas are in," she said. Reeve Bill Elston said that Morris hadn't given the community centre a grant as such, but had given to minor hockey and figure skating. • "-We always have had money in the budget for recreation, but we've given it through figure skating and minor hockey," 'Deputy-Reeve Leona. ArmStrong of Grey Said. 'She suggested council could put the money to the arena and that if the arena had a bit of working capital as incentive„it might Make it easier on everybody. Reeve Krauter said Brussels had given $1,000 through the recreation board, rather than 'to minor hockey and figure skating. - Higher ice rentals at other area arenas were also discussed compared to the '$25 charge at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Cornmunity Centre. "I don't think' theie's any dolibt in anybody's Mind if the place get into a deficit positiOn;who's going to pick it up. Hopefully if won't happen," councillor Charlie Thomas of Grey said. "For one, I'm very pleased to hear you're in the black for three years in a row. That's what you said you would do and you'Ve done it," he added. "I think each municipality should see what use they make of it (the arena) arid set so many dollars aside for the use in'Brussels before they have .to come and ask for it. It think it's the only way, to keep everybody in good humor," councillor Ten Pas said. "My feeling is I'd like to see it dealt with trough recreation when we already have a recreation board set up," Reeve Williamson said. "My purpose in calling this meeting was to give you some idea of where we sat. I don't think we're asking for any particular commitment tonight," Reeve Krauter said. "My feeling is the same as before--if something is needed--we made that commit- ment before," Reeve Williamson said. "If you leave it up to your recreation committee to donate to this arena, they just won't give, because you've got a couple of guys out there who are dead set against this establishment," councillor Workman 'Said. "They're 'not the only ones on the committee. I think those of us in Grey will get the money to you," councillor Thomas said. "Well, I'm sure that what information we got tonight we'll take back to our councils and discuss it," Reeve Williamson said. Cofincillor Armstrong said she was hoping they could talk Mr, Lowe into staying and councillor Workman also commented that if they had to hire a recreation director they would probably. have to pay around $20,000 'Whereas Mr. Lowe only gets, apptoxiniately. ,S200 a year. Arena financing discussed again ► VeS ex tra . answered by the members water viSited Wednesday at Brown spent TuesdaY at the with their favourite ' the samehome. Christmas Carols, Mrs. Michael Farrish of 'hNoolurmeano Mf M uilory. of"Pdaris. Mrs. 7 Services in the Gorrie and of the Christmas Eve Service Monday to spend the 'Announcement was made Gagetown. N. B. arrived in Wroxeter, Church and the Christmas season with Mr. Wroxeter United Churches on Sunday were cancelled general' meeting of the .and Mrs. Jasper Parrish, due to the storm. 11.MC7nu.telpsec.wie7r.e read by BrMecrkles, and M Angel anrdVane:Assrat Mr. and Mrs., Angus Smith, Duane and David of Mrs, John Strong and the of Kinlough visited Sunday London and Mr. and Mrs. treasurer Mrs. Delbert Clegg, ,with Mr. and Mrs. .Lorne Leslie Fleming and. Lana of extra donation of $100.00 Hanover visited Sunday,' at her financial report, and an mMrasn,nsha:iddonalmsoandpa.11.ed on the home of Mr. and. Mrs. was voted to the church Christmas cards and on . A. Smith. treasury. 1-1 Mr. and .Mrs . George Wm - ui farm news. THE ki.FIussgt,:s. POST, DECEMBER 17, 1980 You're responsible for employees Correspondent GEORGE BROWN 335-3424 Mrs, Robert Gibson was hostess for the Christmas meeting of Gorrie United Church Women of Unit #2 on The market, at Brussels Stockyards traded steady on fat'cattle, cows and pigs sold easier, There were 1072 cattle and 2266 pigs on, offer. Choice Steers - 81.00 to 85.00 with sales to 86.75. Good: Steers 78.00 to 81.00. • A steer consigned by B and M Stocker and Feeders Ltd., weighing 1310 lbs. sold for 86.75 with their load of 15 steers averaging 1274 lbs. selling for 84.10. Six steers consigned by Alvin Granger of R.R. 1, Wroxeter averaging 1301 lbs. sold for 83.50 with V his load of 14 steers averaging 1240 lbs.'selling for 83.10. A steer consigned by L &B Farms of Wallenstein weighing 1010 lbs. sold for 85.50 with their lot of 36 steers averaging 1276 lbs. • selling for overall price of 82.20. One hundred and eighty- four steers consigned by Gerald Ball of Embro Monday*, Dec. 8th. After, the Grace by MrA. , Marie Schmidt, members enjoyed a buffet luncheon.' The Christmas Story frOin St. Luke Chapter two was read by Mrs. Robt, Gibson. aeraging 1092 lbs. sold for an overall price of 81.91. Nineteen steers consigned by 'Jim Fritz of Brussels averaging 1220 'lbs. sold for 81.25. - Choice .Heifers V - 76.00 to 81.00 with sales 'to 83.75. Good Heifers - 73.00 to 76.00. A consigned,by Schulti Bros. o. Blyth weighing 1200 lbs. sold for 83'.75 with their lot of 16 heifers averaging 957 lbs. selling for 78.40. • Two heifers consigned by Wayne Redman of R.R. 2, Auburn averaging 1115 lbs. sold for 83.75. A heifer consigned by • Gordon Doggherty of Goderich weighing 1160 lbs..., sold for 82.50 with his lot of 5 heifers averaging 1054 lbs. selling for 79.50. • Six heifers consigned by. Earl Fitch of Wroxeter averaging 1197 lbs. sold for 82.00 wtih his lot of 46 heifers averaging 1024 lbs. selling for /8.90. A heifer consigned by . Henry Farms of Blyth weighing 970 lbs. sold for %81.00 with their lot of 76 heifers averaging 1025 lbs. selling for an overall.price of 77.35., - A heifer consigned by Joe Zettler of R.R. 2, Walkerton weighing 1060 lbs. sold for 80.50 with hiS load of 7 heifers averaging 1152 lbs. selling for 79.20. Choice Cows - 50.00 'to 54.00 with sales to 55.75. Good Cows -, 47.00 to 50.00. Canners and Cutters - 42.00 to 47.00. 30 to 40 lb. pigs traded to a high of 47.50 *. 40 to 50 lb. pigs to a high of 56.00. 50 to 60 lb. pigs to a high, of 61.75. 60 to 70 lb. pigs to a high of 66.50. 70 to 80 lb. pigs to a high of 69.00. several treats 'were sent to local shut-ins of Unit 2 and the slate of officers was presented The meeting', adjourned and Mrs. John Strong invited the • members to her home in January. ST. STEPHENS GUILD The Ladies Guild of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Gorrie, held their Christmas - meeting in the lower hall of the church on Wednesday evening Dec. 10th. The evening started with a half hour of fellowship and then the ladiessiogether with Canon Laramie and the Rev. Harry Jennings, sat down to a turkey dinner catered by members of the Choir. The conveners were Mrs. Roland Bennett and Mrs.. Bryan Underwood. A brief meeting followed dinner and Canon Laramie spoke' V briefly on what it means to be' alone at Christmas, and said those who have family and friends at this very special time of the , year should be truly thankful. There will be a Christmas Eye Service of Holy Communion and Carols held in St. Stephen's at 8:30 p. m . The ladies, then exchanged gifts and brought 'forward their offerings for the sick and the shut-ins in the congregation. PERSONALS Mr. and. Mrs. George. Dine of Hythe, Alta. left Tuesday 'by plane „to 'return home after spending three Weeks -with relatives in the Gorriee Fordwich and Ripley areas. Mr. and Mrs. Duff Bell, of Elmira visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Melville Dennis visited Mrs. Albert Dastow at Copeland Lodge on Tuesday and also visited Mrs. Ira W. Neill in Wingham. Mrs: Peter Harrison and Joshua of Harriston visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Irving Toner. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McPherson , of Tees- Win Legion bingo Winners of Friday's Brussels turkey bingo were: Mr. Loomans, Mrs. Loomans, Jean McNeil. Special, Mr. Burkholder $25.00; Miss Vandenberg, Mrs. Rick McDonald, Dorothy McArter. Special Mrs. • Hank Coleman $25.00; Muriel Garniss, Winifred Oldfield, Mary Thomas. Special, Scott Wilson $25.00;,Mis, Rick McDonald, Mrs. toomans; ' Gordon Jacklin. Share Wealth Dorothy McArter, $44.00 Karen Hastings; Bob Elliott, Door Prize Nancy Marks. As "a farm employer, you are responsible for your em- ployees. You must make certain that all 'employees are properly instructed on how to do their, jobs safely. You also must proVide your employees with a safe place to work and that means properly guard- ing and shielding equipment and making certain that work areas are clean and free of obstacles. Just as your em- ployees have a responsibility to you, you as their employer have a responsihility for their safety. Financial protection is im- portant to a farmer. All farm labour on your payroll is covered by the Workmen's Cpmpensation Act. Part-time -help and family members are also covered by compensa-. tion if you are paying them wages. Failure to report your labour arrangements to the. Workmen's Compensation Board could mean financial problems for you; if you had an injury on your farm. If you are a farmer who is hiring labour, report your employ- ment arrangements to the Compensation Board and avoid this problem. Len MacGregor; Extension Assistant DON'T OVERFEED OR STARVE THE BEEF COW More', often than not over- wintering beef cows are over- fed. Calving prohlems often occur with overfat cows. Thin undernourished cows drop weak calves or they may not even conceive. What are their feed requir- ments? A 1200 young bred beef cow requires 1.2 pounds of protein and 10.7 pounds of total digestible nutrients per day. These nutrients can be supplied by feeding 10 pounds of medium grass clover hay, 10 pounds of corn stover and 1 pound of corn or barley. Salt and mineral can be force fed with the grain or fed free choice. Other rough- ages could be grain or bean straw, haylage, corn silage or corn stover silage. With high grain costs, producers should consider balancing their cow rations more carefully. Assistance in testing information may be obtained by calling the local Ontario ministry of Agricul- ture and Food office. 40- 3428 or Zenith 7-3040. Stan Paquette, Associate Agricultural Representative BREEDING PROBLEMS IN YOUR HERD? It appears that many dairy- men are experiencing breed- ing problems in their herds. Others would like to improve their herds' reproductive performance. What should• you do if you are having trouble? First, sit down and make a good, honest apprais- al of your management prac- tices. Next, ,assess your - herd's disease problems and status. You will certainly need your veterinarian's help for this. Finally, if feeding seems to be the incriminat- ing factor, here are a few items that you should consid- er for improving breeding efficiency through proper feeding. I. Heifers should gain 1-1% lbs. per day (but not get fat) 2. Heifers should calve at 24 months of age with adequate size. 3. Prepare cows in late lactation for next milking period. 4. Do NOT fatten dry cows. 5. Try to minimize milk fever, Ketosis, Metritis, Mastitis etc. 6. Be sure to supplement dry cow rations with the necess- ary amounts of vitamins and minerals, especially Vit. A, 'phosphorous and trace min- erals. 7. Lead feed grain to no more than 1% of the cow's body weight, beginning with one pound and increasing 1 pound daily to a maximum of 8-10 pounds before calving. 8. Increase grain feeding after calving at 1 to 1'A pounds per cow per day to avoid off-feed problems. 9. Maximize feed intake after calving to meet energy needs if at all possible. 10. Balance your rations. Consider energy, protein, minerals and vitamins for milking, dry, cows and grow- ing heifers. Dennis Martin, Associate Mrs. Alex. Taylor's wprship was based on the prophecies and, the events of the First Nativity. The Roll Call was Market steady with pigs on offer Christmas Eve December 24th 11:06 p.m. - Midnight ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH invites everyone to the candlelight Christmas ser,vice