The Brussels Post, 1978-01-25, Page 15D & D CONSTRUCTION CO.
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Brussels stockyard report
The market at' Brussels Stock,
yards was active on Friday with
all classes of cattle trading on, a
good demand. There were 766
cattle and 1,590 pigs on offer.
Choice Steers-48.00 to 50.00
with, sales to 50.25
Good. Steers-46.,00 to 48.00
A steer consigned by. George
Adams of Wroxeter weighing
1,3101bs. sold for 50.25 with his
40 steers averaging 1,213 lbs.
selling for, an overall_ price of
' 49.20.
A steer consigned by Joe
Zettler of Hanover, weighing
1,070 lbs. sold for 49.75 with his 6
steers averaging 1,054 lbs. selling
for 49.30.
•• 10 steers' consigned by J. & M.
Ranch of Brussels averaging
1,188 lbs. sold for 49.80.
10 steers consigned by Jim
Armstrong 'of Brussels averaging
1,054 lbs. sold for 49.20.
10 steers consigned by Myles.
O'Donohue of ', R. R. #3,
Teeswater,' averaging .1,114 lbs.
sold' for 49.30.
2 steers consigned by Harold
Schmidt of R. R. #4, Hanover,
averaging 1,275 lbs. sold for
49.40.
18 steers consigned by Douglas
Sadie of Holyrood, averaging
1,243 lbs. sold for 49.10.
6 steers consigned by Douglas
WAgg of R, R. #5, Mitchell
averaging 1.063 lbs., sold for
49.30.
A , steer consigned by Tom
Baker of Brussels weighing 1,220
lbs. sold for 49.75: ,
2 steers consigned by Murray
Powell of R. R. #2, Wroxeter,
averaging 1,280 lbs. sold for
49.30.
6 steers consigned • by David
Craig and Sons of Blyth,
averaging 1,280 lbs. sold for an
overall_ price of 49.00.
Good feeder steers from 800 to
900 ' lbs. 'traded from 46.00 to
48.00
Choice Heifers-44.00 to 46.00
with sales to 46.25
Good Heifers-42.00 to 44.00
A heifer consigned by Graeme
Craig of Walton weighing 1,220
lbs. sold for 46.25.
A heifer consigned by Gordon
DoughertY,of Goderich weighing
1,040 lbs. Sold for 46.25.
A heifer consigned by Murray
Wagg of R. R. #5, Mitchell
weighing 1,150 lbs, sold for
45.75.
A Heifer consigned by Dennis.
Adams of R. R. #4, Walkertor
weighing 1,100 lbs. sold for
45.75.
8 Heifers consigned by
Clarence McCittcheon of Brussels
averaging 899 lbs. sold for 45.05.
Choice Cows-28,00 to 31.00
with sales to 34.50.
Good Cows-26.00 to 28.00
Canners and Cutters-24.00 to
26.00
Bulls traded to a high of 36.25,
With 1,590 pigs on offer the
market was firm and active.
30 to 40 lbs. pigs traded to
ahigh of 43.25
40 to 50 lbs. pigs to a high of
48.25
50 to 60 lbs. pigs to ahigh of
53.25 .
60 to 70 lbs. pigs to a high of
56.50
The Farmers Curling Bonspiel
sponsored by'Brussels Stockyards
will beheld next Monday with the
first draw gat 9:00 a.m.,
On Saturday afternoon,
December 31 about 40 relatives
and friends gathered at the home
of Mrs. Mary Huether to honour
her niece, Patti of Walton prior to
her approaching marriage to Mr.
Barry Bremner of Stratford and
Brussels.
Miss Sandra Huether of
Brussels was in charge of the
guest book. During the afternoon
several contests and games were
played. Miss Peggy Jewitt of
Wingham, Ontario, cousin of the
bride then read a 'very, appro-
priate address and Patti was
presented with many useful and
beautiful gifts. Patti thanked
everyone and lunch was served.
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THE BRUSSELS .POST, ,JANUARY 25, .1978 ,;--15
Patti McDonald
guest. at shower
Gun Control.
Working together to save lives.
The majority of Canadian gun owners
have traditionally supported gun control in
Canada.
Many of these people are sports
hunters, target shooters or collectors, and
others use their guns to hunt or trap in order
to support their families. Generally, they are
Canada's responsible gun users.
There is a small but growing group of
people in Canada, however, who make
criminal use of guns. For example, armed
robberies increased 38% from 1974 to 1976. It
is this group that the new gun control
legislation will deal with through longer,
mandatory prison sentences and prohibition
powers.
The misuse of guns is increasing as
well. Last year approximately 300 people
were victims of homicide with a gun. Many in
'an impulsive moment of violence among
family members or friends. New
court-ordered prohibitions, police search and
seizure powers, and higher gun safety
standards will reduce the needless toll of
deaths and injuries.
With the continued support of
Canadians for gun control, we will reduce the
criminal and irresponsible use of guns.
In short, we'll be working together to
save lives.
"I own my own guns. How does the new Gun
Control legislation affect me?"
If you own only hunting rifles and you
store them safely, it won't affect you at all.
However, certain other guns will be either
restricted or prohibited. Basically, all
centre-fire semi-automatics with a barrel
length of less than 181/2" are now restricted
and must be registered. Handguns have
been restricted since 1914. Sawed-off rifles
and shotguns, guns with silencers and fully
automatic weapons, are now prohibited,
except those fully automatics registered to
collectors before January I , 1978.
"I'm glad you're getting tougher
with criminals using firearms.
What happens to them?"
Anyone convicted of using a firearm
while committing or attempting to commit a -
criminal offense will be sent to prison for not
less than one year and not more than 14
years. This sentence cannot be suspended.
As well, maximum prison sentences for
other firearm offences have been doubled.
"Is it true that police officers have new,
extended search and seizure powers?"
Yes. Police officers can now seize
firearms without a search warrant if they
consider them hazardous to the immediate
safety of any individual. They will then have
to justify the grounds for the search to a
magistrate.
"I now own a prohibited weapon.
What do I do?"
It is against the law to be in possession
of a prohibited weapon. You should contact
your local police as soon as possible in order
to turn the weapon over to them or to make
other arrangements for its disposal. Failure
to do so could result in your being •
prosecuted.
"What does safe handling and storage of guns
have to do with Gun Control?"
Last year in Canada, there were over
120 accidental deaths due to the careless use
of firearms. Under the new legislation, gtin
owners are 'responsible for the safe storage
of their weapons. For example, if your gun
is used in a criminal action, you could be
charged with careless 4Orage if such is
decided in court.
"My rifle is now on the restricted list.
How do I register itir
Contact Your local police iMmediately
and register the gun with them. Failure to do
so is punishable by a prison. sentence of up
to five years.
"How dO you plan on keeping guns
out of the hands of people who aren't able
to use them safely?"
Through Firearnts Acquisition
Certificates and the courts' prohibition
powers. The provincially administered
F.A.C. system will come into effect January
1, 1979: It is designed to prevent unfit and
incompetent persons from acquiring gutis
The new prohibition power alloWs the
courts to take guns away from dangerous
persons.
"Why is Gun Control so important?"
Ultimately, to make Canadians safer
from the misuse of firearms. Last year alone
over 1,400 people were killed by guns.
Through tighter firearms control,
safety education and the encouragement of
responsible gun ownership and use, we will
be able to reduce the level of firearm
violence.
"I would like to learn more about the safe and
proper use of guns, and more detail on
restricted and prohibited weapons. Who
should I see?"
Contact your local police department,
Chief Provincial Firearms Officer, or write:
Gun Control in Canada,
340 Laurier Avenue West,
Ottawa, Ontario,
K I A OP8.
Gun Control
in Canada.
140,Government a.vaenranrent
of Canada du
Department Ministere
of Justice de la Justice
Solicitor General Solliciteur general
Canada Canada