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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-01-04, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1989. Brussels Livestock Inc. First sale a resounding success for new firm The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. met a strong demand with choice and good steers and heifers selling higher. There were 543 cattle and 438 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold from $90 to $95 with sales to $105. Good steers were $85 to $90. A steer consigned by Bennet Farms of Gorrie, Ontario weighing 1300 lbs., sold for $1.05, with their four steers weighing 1245 average, selling for an overall average of Tough, new machinery laws designed to protect farmers Tough, new farm machinery legislation which strengthens warr­ anties and requires the provision of emergency repair parts received final legislative approval in Decem­ ber. The Farm Implement Act also provides for the repair or replace­ ment of a new farm implement which failstoperformduringitsfirstlO days or 100 hours of actual use. It received royal assent on Dec. 15, 1988. “This is an important piece of legislation thatprovides farmers with significant new rights,” said Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell. ‘‘Farmers spend more than $250 million a year on farm implements and repair parts and need protection on these large investments.” The legislation provides a formal Leaders, members needed for new 4-H project What keeps you warm, is durable and colourful, and can be made into items limited only by your imagina­ tion? Wool. To learn more about wool and its production in Ontario, people can sign up for the 4-H Working With Wool - From Fleece to Yarn project. Members will follow the transforma­ tion of wool from the sheep’s fleece to the yarn they are using for their knitting project. Carding, spinning and dyeing will be discussed, as well members will learn the properties of wool and how to judge knitted LOOKING BACK - Sisters Debbie and Kim Rintoul of RR 2, Lucknow came home from Toronto’s Royal Winter Fair in November with armfuls of ribbons and trophies, including the ones above for winning both the Grand Championship and Reserve Grand Championship in the Charolais classes. In addition, Debbie captured the Reserve Grand Championship in the prestigious Queen’s Guineas Competition with her 4-H project calf. Above, from left, Judge Keith Coates, Grand Champion Showman Debbie Rintoul, Reserve Grand Champion Showman Kim Rintoul, trophy donor Mrs. Allan Ross. \ $98.21. AsteerconsignedbyKen Dalton of RR 4, Walton, weighing 1300 lbs., sold for $103.50, with his 27 steers weighing 1301 lb. average, sellingfor91 centsperlb. A steer consigned by Doug Simpson, weigh­ ing 1150lbs. sold for $93.25, with his three steers weighing 1233 lbs. selling for 88 cents per lb. A steer consigned by Murray Shiels, weighing 1140 lbs., sold for 93 cents per lb., with his30 steers weighing 1164 lbs., average, selling process for the resolution of pro­ blems encountered in the sale, service, maintenance, safety and warranty of farm implements. In addition, it creates the Ontario Farm Implements Board, which will register dealer and distributors of farm implements, mediate disputes between purchasers and dealers or distributors, and supervise safety measures relating to farm imple­ ments. Standardized sales contracts and minimum warranties will also be required under the legislation. ‘‘We developed this legislation in co-operation with industry groups, farm organizations and other mini­ stries,’ ’ Riddell said. “ It is one of the best pieces of farm machinery legislation in North America. Farm organizations have described this legislation as a real step forward for farmers.” projects. This project is perfect for people who want to learn the basics of knitting. Casting on and off, knit and purl stitches and some simple techniques will be taught. Interest­ ed in being a member? Anyone who is 11 years old by January 1, 1989 is eligible. For more information, contact Jane Muegge, Rural Organization Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agri­ culture and Food, Box 159, Clinton, Ontario. N0M 1L0 or phone 1-800-265-5170 or 482-3428. for 88 cents per lb. A consignment of 15 steers by Len Stam, weighing 1277 lbs. sold for 88 cents per lb. with sales to $91.50. Ten steers consign­ ed by George Adams, weighing 1212 lbs., average, sold for an overall price of 87 cents perlb., with a sale to 89centsperlb. Ten steers consigned by John Elliott, weighing 1278 lbs., average, sold for an overall price of 87 cents per lb., with a sale to $88.85. Nine steers consigned by Bill Sanderson, averaging 1341 lbs.., sold for an overall price of $86.99'. A consignment of 12 steers by Bob Alexander, weighing 1212 lbs., average, sold for an overall price of $86. A consignment of 25 steers from Underwood Farms of Wingham, weighing 1309 lbs. average, sold for an overall price of $86.00, with a sale of $90.75. Five steers consigned by Terry McCarthy of Dublin, weighing 1238 lbs. average sold for $86. Twelve steers consigned by Harry Stam, of Kincardine, weighing 1180 lbs. average, sold at $86. Twenty-six steers consigned by Len Otto, weighing 1395 lbs. average, sold for an overall average price of $85.48, with one steer weighing 1430 lbs., selling at a high of $92.25. Choice heifers sold from $90 to $96. Good heifers were $84 to $90. A consignment of 26 heifers from Bennet Farms of Gorrie, averaging 1176 lbs., sold for an overall price of $94.48, with three exotic Limousin heifers weighing 1060 lbs. average, selling for a high of $99.35. Two heifers consigned by Lome Weber of Neustadt, averaging 1040 lbs. sold at 91 cents per lb., with his John McFadzean named manager Continued from page 1 management for Hodges Milling Ltd. in Dungannon, and for the Listowel Feed Mill, when the family moved to Brussels. He purchased Hodges Milling Ltd. when the business went into receivership in 1986. John McFadzean of Brussels, a formeremployee of Topnotch (Brus­ sels) will take over the management of the Walton mill, while former manager Frank Roth will concen­ trate on the Varna Feed Mill, which hestillowns. Walton mill employees Frank Vander Veen and Henk Boon will remain at the new Dauphin facility, which will continue to operate as it has in the past. “Our aim has always been to provide quality products and good service,” Mr. Dauphin says. “And none of that is going to change just because we are now under a new name.” consignment of five heifers averag­ ing 1044 lbs., selling at $87.94. Four heifers consigned by Bill Sanderson, weighing 1122 lbs., sold at $86.50. Five heifers consigned by Howard Kamrath of Mildmay, with an average weight of958 lbs., sold at an overall price of $85.95. Ten heifers consigned by Ray Bender, weighing 1002 lbs., sold for an average price of $84.90. A consignment of 14 heifers from John Scott of Dundas, weigh- ingl040lbs., soldforanoverall price of $84.67. Choice cows sold from $54 to $57. Good cows were $50 to $54 and Letter to the Editor Clearing up the confusion JACK RIDDELL THE EDITOR, There has been considerable confusion in the community about compensation for those affected by the default of the Brussels stock- yard. The Beef Financial Protection Fund program is designed to provide compensation in cases such as this and has been extremely efficient and effective in dealing with t*»e claims of those who met rhe criteria. The program -- which was esta­ blished in 1982 after extensive consultations with the industry - is designed to protect Ontario pro­ ducers, but not those from other provinces. As a result, out of total claims of $800,000 which have been processed so far, $257,000 have not been acceptedfor paymentby the Beef Financial Protection Fund Board because the transactions took place outside the province. The board is made up of representatives of the beef industry. The remaining $543,000 in claims NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT As of December 15,1988 Merle Hoegy has assumed the position of owner-manager at Brussels Agromart Ltd. Merle, his wife Rhonda, and two children Sean and Laurin came to us from Edmonton, Alberta where he has been employed as a Civil Engineering Technologist for the past 12 years working throughout northern Canada and the high Arctic. We want to welcome Merle and his family to our friendly village and wish him every success in his new venture. It has been a very satisfying eight years for us. We were fortunate to have had a capable and efficient staff and weare proud tohaveworked with them. While Dave will be working with Merle in the position of a consultant for a time, Jeanette is going to enjoy her “retirement”. To our customers we offer our heartfelt thanks for the trust and confidence they have placed in us. We want to assure them that Merle will be most happy to accommodate their future agricultural needs of fertilizers, chemicals, seeds and equipment ... Skilled people with sound advice. Please take a few minutes todropintomeet Merleand welcome him to our great farming community. David & Jeanette Boynton ¥:.$; canners and cutters were $45 to $50. Pigs under 40 lbs., sold at an average of 61 cents per lb.; 40 to 50 lb. pigs sold at an average of 65 cents; 50 to 60 lb. pigs sold at an average of 62 cents; 60 to 70 lb. pigs sold at an average of 57 cents; 70 to 801b. pigssoldatanaverageof56 cents; 80 to 90 lb. pigs sold at an average of46cents; pigs over 100 lbs. sold at an average of 51 cents. Sows sold at $30 cwt. average. Brussels Livestock Inc. will be holding a lamb and goat sale on January 13, 1989 at 3 p.m., along with its regular sales. processed to date came from Ontario. Since the program is designed to cover 90 per cent of the losses, Ontario producers could have received payments of about $489,000. Payments of $369,000 have al­ ready been made to 77 Ontario producers to date. This includes the four 4-H members whose cattle were affected by the Brussels default. . Another 21 claims have been rejected because the board ruled they did not meet the criteria of the program. Any person who has had a claim rejected can appeal directly to the board. The largest number were rejected because the applicant had not cashedthe chequefrom Brussels stockyards within five days of receiving it. This five-day rule has been in effect since the program began in 1982 and is designed to ensure the producer follows good business practices and does not extend credit. lhavebeen impressed with the speed, fairness and efficiency of those who administer the program. It can often be difficult to determine who is a legitimate producer -- something that is necessary to preserve the integrity of the pro­ gram. After all, it is producers’ money in the fund. Early in the new year, the board will be considering another four applicants which were late in being submitted. The Brussels situation shows the value of this program, which has paid out almost $1.9 million to producer’s since 1982. For 77 producers affected by the Brussels default, the program has made all the difference in the world. Jack Riddell, Minister of Agriculture and Food.