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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-08-24, Page 130 • Be a RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR WEEKLY SALE BRUSSELS STOCKYARDS LTD. EVERY FRIDAY At 12 Noon )1r; Phone 887-6461 —Brussels, Ont. NOTICE Ronnenberg's Insurance OffiCe, Brussels TRUST CERTIFICATES % for 5 years 8 Brussels Office Open Tuesdays & Fridays. Phone 887-6663 Monkton Office Open Monday thru Saturday / Phone 347.2241 I HOEGY FARM SUPPLY LIMITED Brocihagen, Ontario Tei. 345-2941 After hours, 345-2243 * Barn washing and disinfecting Spraying with ,carbolp - whitens and -disinfects as it dries., • • Cattle. spraying .for lire and :witrbli. • confrol.. 1974 CHEVROLET IMPALA 4 door hardtop, V8 Auto P.S. P.B. radio. 1974 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 4 door Hardtop, V8, Auto, P.S. P.B. radio. • 1974 CHARGER SE ra VII. Anti*, P.S. io 1974 DODGE 1 ton Pickup, V8 4 speed radio. i VW DUNE BUGGY 1974 DODGE DART SWINGER 2 Door Hardtop, 6 auto, P.S. radio. 1.974 DODGE DART ' '4 door sedan, 6 auto. 1973 PONTIAC LEMANS 4 door sedan, V8, Auto, P.S. P.B. radio 1974 DODGE D100 'A ton Pickup, V8, auto. P.S. P.B. 1976 CHRYSLER NEWPORT CUSTOM 4 door hard top, fully equipped. C RAWFORD 414 m OTORS WINGHAM ,ONTARIO 357-3862 THE BRUSSELS POST, AUGUST 24, 1977 —13 H dro can hort.. farmers Increases in ,hydro. production will only burden the economic position of the farmer, the Huron Federation of Agriculture says. The Federation in a brief to the commission on Electric Power Planning presented by HF of A president Allan Walper says "The agricultural industry in this country is supporting to a large extent, the manufacturing industries in this country. Any increase in hydro production, the brief suggests, would, encourage. The market at Brussels Stock- yards on Friday was higher on steers and light heifers traded steady. There were 818 cattle and 1260 pigs on offer. Choice Steers - 45.00 to 47.00. Good Steers - 43.00 to 45.00. Nine steers consigned by George MacKinnon of R.R. 6, Goderich, averaging 1170 lbs. sold for 47.00 with his lot of -23 steers averaging 1238 lbs. selling for 46.80. Seventy-two steers consigned by Henry Farms of Blyth averaging 1075 lbs. sold for an overall price of 46.70. Fifteen steers consigned by Andy McMichael of Wroxeter averaging 1160 lbs. sold -for 46.85. Fifty light steers consigned by Bob Kreller of Fordwich averag- ing 1013 lbs. sold for an overall price of 46.30. Thirty-nine steers consigned by Bob Kreller of Fordwich averagj- ing 1013 lbs. sold for an overall price of 46.30. Thirty-nine steers consigned by Maple EmbleM Farms of Dungannon averaging 1211 - lbs. sold for 46.20. Sixteen steers consigned by George Underwood of R.R. 1, Wingham averaging 1208 lbs. sold for 46.30 with their 44 steers averaging 1189 lbs. selling for an overall price of 46;15. - Twelve steers consigned by 1 , BERG I Sales Service ! ' I Installation FREE ESTIMATES I ° Barri Cleaners I ° Bunk Feeders ° Stabling I Donald G. brew: R.R.#2, Blyth I Phone: Brussels 887-9024 • I more' manufacturing industries," and further burden the economic position of the farmer." The seven page brief examines energy use per capita in relation to umemployment. Canada, which has an energy consumption the equivalent of 8.5 tons of oil per person has an unemployment rate of 5.4 percent (1974 figures). Germany with an energy consumption of 4.25 tons of oil per capita has an unemployment rate of 2.1 'percent. "These comparisons Earl Sherwood of R.R. 5, ,Goderich averaging 1173 lbs. sold for 46.00. There were no choice heavy heifers on offer. Good Heifers traded from 39:00 to 41.00. Choice Cows - 26.00 to 28.00 with sales to 28.25. Good Cows - 24.00 to 26.00. Bulls traded to a high of 34.25. 700 to 900 lb. Good Feeders sold from 44.00 to 45.75. 30 to 40 lb. pigs traded to ,a high of 37.50. 40 to 50 lb. pigs traded to a high of 44.00. 50 to 60 lb. pigs to a high of 47.50. 60 to 70 lb. pigs to a high of 54.25. Brussels Stockyards will hold their first special stockyer and feeder sale on September 20 when there will be several loads of feeder cattle off grass from the west. • demonstrate that' Ontario could move toward zero energy grlowth and obtain more employment than continuing with energy growth," the brief states. Energy production should be examined from the employ, ment Top jersey cows from Huron and Perth were up for sale recently when the Perth-Huron Jersey Club held their first ever Harvest Sale at the Clinton Community Park. Bob Batty and Jack Macklin, of Clinton, personally picked top consignment cows and heifers from club members. With the auctioneering of 'John Joynt, president' of the Ontario Jersey Breeders from Ottawa and the help from' Dick Lobb and Bill Teasdale, the field man from the Ontario Jersey Association in Guelph, the sale produced top priced cattle. • Jack Van Egmond, R.R.1, Clinton sold the top cow of the * * * * ** Arthritis isn't just one disease., It's a word used to describe about 100 different diseases that affect one and one-half million Canadians. Some types of arthritis are serious, some are not. The Arthritis Society reminds you that early diagnosis and treatment can prevent disability in about four out of five 'patients. aspect, it is suggested. "It is clear that conservation aid solar programs are not only more beneficial on environmental grounds, but also on an employment generating basis. Indeed this is supported by day to Lionel McEwan from Caledonia for a price of, $1,975. Bob Batty noted that heifer calves were bringing in $1,100; yearlings jwere going for $1,250 and cows from $1,500 to the top price of $1,975. The - first 20 cows averaged $1,050 and over all, the 34 head which were sold averaged $950 per cow. A crowd of about 150 attended .the sale which was considered to be a success by those involved. It is hoped that the sales will be continued next year. According to Mr ,. Batty, future sales will likely 'be held at the Clinnton Community Park, because of the perfect accommodations and the central location. "Without the support- of the Kinsmen and the Fair 'Board, we Ontario Hydro's own figures which show that of 49 Ontario . industries studied, the number of jobs and other economic benefits from investment in electricity production were amongst, jbe lowest," the brief says. •,, would never have had the sale," noted Batty . Considerable help was also given by the Van Egmond Foundation from Seaforth who supplied, a refreshment booth through the help of several ladies. Henry Baker's farm Centre supplied 'the Purina Food for the animals, .and De Laval Milking Equipment, through their local agent supplied milking outfits. Although the harvesting season may have ' distracted possible buyers, Batty hopes to hold next year's show later in the fall and says, "I expect it will ..be three times as big." 'Mr. Batty noted that the sale was a total club effort and with help with the Jersey. office in Guelph, promnoted the dairy cattle in what is considered to be Holstein country. Brussels. Stockyard Report Perth Huron Jersey Club has first Harvest Sale