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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-04-27, Page 33THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1988. PAGE 33. Brussels Stockyards Selective buyers force prices down at Friday's sale The market at Brussels Stock- yards traded 50 cents to $1 lower than last week, with buyers being selective on quality. Cows sold steady and pigs traded higher. There were 673 cattle and 453 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold at $94 to $97 with sales to $99; good steers brought $91 to $94. A red steer consigned by Bill Hayden of RR 6, Goderich, weigh­ ing 1370 lbs., sold for $99 and was purchased by Norwich Packers of Norwich, while his total lot of 15 steers, averaging 1314 lbs., and sold for $94.88. Twenty-six steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Branch resolutions prompt conference to discuss waste “We’ve got to get people thinking!" “Where does our garbage go after suitable sites are filledup?" “We’realazy, wasteful society.” “Recycling is the first law of waste management.” Such statements and questions as well as Branch resolutions prompted the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) to select waste management as their project topic for 1988. To focus on this topic, FWIO has organized a Leadership Develop­ ment Conference which will be heldatQueen’sUniversity, Kings- tonfrom May 13-15 with the theme ‘ ‘ Educate! Initiate”. Attending the Conference will 4-H'ers discuss soil erosion BY MARK WALKER On Tuesday, April 19 the 4H Conservation Club discussed the second meeting entitled ‘SOS - Save Our Soil’. At this meeting members learn­ ed what can cause soil erosion, the CCSS factor - Climate, Cover, Slope, Soil and how much help cover crops do to prevent erosion. They also learned what man is doing to speed up soil erosion and why we should conserve our soil. With this meeting members watched a slide presentation, put out by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, which show­ ed signs of erosion. The presenta- tionalso showed some pieces of machinery that are beeing used to help prevent soil erosion. Bert Freeman named Master Breeder Wilbert A. Freeman of RR 2, Gorrie is Huron County’s latest Master Breeder, and will be pre sen ted with the award at the annual meeting of the Holstein Association of Canada in Calgary later this month. The Freeman herd earned 168 points (160 are required) with an average of seven females register­ ed in the Master Breeder program between the years of 1965 to 1984. One “excellent" cow, 17 “very good," and three “star brood" cows were bred for this award, as well as one “excellent” and three “very good” bulls. Mr. Freeman is a past president of the Huron County Holstein Club. His future plans include developing strong cow families with more “star brood” cows, and increasing his herd production. Did you know? Did you know that some Ken­ tucky breeders prefer to feed their fine horses a special hay from Ontario. The province also ships Ontario timothy to many racetrack stables in Florida. Dungannon, averaging 1251 lbs., sold for an overall price of $95.15, with sales to $97.85. Forty-one steers consigned by Lome Forster of RR 1, Lucknow, averaging 1258 lbs., sold for an average price of $95.55, with sales to $97.50. A red white-faced steer consign­ ed by Jim Hayden of RR 3, Goderich, weighing 1280lbs., sold for $96.25 with his total lot of 10 steers averaging 1340 lbs., selling for an overall price of $92.69. Three hereford steers consigned by M aurice Hallahan of Belgrave, averaging 1067 lbs., sold for $95.85, with his total offering of 17 steers averaging 1 185 lbs., and selling for an overall price of be women from across the province who are interested in increasing their knowledge and abilities. The objectives of the Conference are two-fold: 1) to provide the participants with information about all aspects of waste management so that they are better informed and respon­ sible citizens; 2) to provide the participants with the necessary motivation and leadership tools to organize pro­ ductive projects. The keynote speaker will be Hon. James Bradley, Ontario Minister of Environment. Other speakers will represent the Recycl­ ing Advisory Council, Municipal Government and Rural Organiza­ tion Services. Workshops will emphasize the techniques of fund raising, volunteer management, program planning, public relations and speaking with confidence. The goal of the Women’s Institutes is to educate and moti­ vate women across Ontario who will then promote and initiate projects and programs that ad­ dress the waste management concerns in their communities. Hallrice 4-H Club BY MELANIE KNOX The first meeting of the Hallrice Dairy Club was held at the residence of Mike Pentland, Wed­ nesday, April 20. The topic of discussion was dairy calf nutrition - the importance of the diet and its contents. Members organized participants for special activities such as Reach for the Top, the Judging Competition, fund-raisers and trips. There were a large number of members in attendance and with their enthusi­ asm it should be an exciting club and an enjoyable year. STOCKER SALE 800 HEAD AT HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. ON SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1988 AT1:00P.M. Consisting of: Steers, Heifersand Calves FOR INFORMATION CALL: Victor Hargreaves Barry Miller Greg Hargreaves AUCTIONEER: LARRY GARDINER $94.84. Seventeen steers consigned by Wayne Redmond of RR 2, Auburn, averaging 1258 lbs., sold for an average price of $91.22 with sales to $94.85. Two red steers consign­ ed by Allan Edgar of RR 2, Wroxeter, averaging 1215 lbs., sold for $94.75 with his total lot of 20 steers averaging 1247 lbs., selling for an overall price of $90.40. A steer consigned by Royden Harrison of RR 4, Durham, weighing 1270 lbs., sold for $94.50. Five steers consigned by Gordon Dougherty of RR 3, Goderich, averaging 1176lbs., soldfor$91.40 with sales to 94.20. Thirteen steers consigned by Barry Heinmiller of RR 2, Palmerston, averaging 1205 lbs., sold for an average price of $91.47 with sales to $94. Choice exotic heifers went at $94 to $98 with sales to $107.50; good heifers fetched $89 to $94. A grey heifer consigned by Murray Mulvey of RR 1, Clifford, weighing 1300 lbs., sold for $107.50 and was purchased by Norwich Packers of Norwich, Ontario. His total lot of seven heifers averaged 1097 lbs., and sold for an overall price of $95.75. A heifer consigned by George Blake of RR2, Brussels, weighing 980 lbs., sold for $98 with his total offering of 11 heifers, averaging 955 lbs., selling for an overall price of $95.25. A Charolais heifer consigned by Terry McCarthy of RR 1, Dublin, weighing 1130 lbs., sold for $98 with his total lot of eight heifers averaging 1150lbs., and selling for an average price of $93.80. A red heifer consigned by Bill Willough- Youth Corps to provide new jobs A new program to involve people in community environmental pro­ jects will operate this summer, Alvin Curling, Minister of Skills Development announced today. Mr. Curling said this Environ­ mental Youth Corps will provide up to 14 weeks summer work experi­ ence for approximately 1,000 young people across the province, at a cost of $3 million. Some co-ordinator and technical posi- tionswillbeavailableforup toa year. Under the program, young people age 15 to 24 will be hired by non-government organizations to work on environmental and con­ servation projects. Such projects range from improving hiking trails and preserving shorelines to help­ ing the public understand the importance of recycling. Funding will cover wages and related administrative costs. 519-233-7511 Clinton 519-235-2717 Exeter 519-229-6205 Kirkton 519-262-2619 Hensail 519-262-2831 Hensall by ofRR2, Listowel, weighing 1180 lbs., sold for $98. A heifer consigned by Brian Mulvey of RR 1, Clifford, weighing 1020 lbs., sold for $95.25. A heifer consigned by Barry Jacklin of RR 2, Bluevale, weigh­ ing 1040 lbs., sold for $95. A heifer consigned by Harry Verbeek of RR 2, Bluevale, weighing 1030 lbs., soldfor $94, with his total lot of nine heifers, averaging 1001 lbs., sell­ ing for an overall price of $89.73. Six heifers consigned by Neil FARMERS WHO CARE ABOUT GETTING THE MOST FROM THEIR CHEMICAL INVESTMENT $ i ' <•> .............. 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