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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-01-18, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1989. Brusse/s Livestock ennett Farms heifer tops $105 at Friday's sale The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday met a steady demand on all classes of slaughter cattle, with choice steers and heifers selling steady. There were 800 cattle and 238 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold for $91 to Farm CXI s donate cash in mentor's memory Both the Maitland Valley and the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authorities have recently made cash donations to the Maitland Conservation Foundation in mem­ ory of Londesboro’s Norman Alex­ ander, who died last October at the age of 77. The donations were a fitting tribute to the man who was one of Ontario’s foremost advocates of Norman Alexander in his office shortly before his death: he never stopped learning. Local conservationists cited as HSCIA winners On January 27 the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association will be honouring recipients of Soil and Crop awards at a banquet at the Seaforth Legion. The Norman Alexander Conser­ vation Nomination Certificates will be presented to Brian and Peter Oldridge, Blyth, and Henry Hohn­ stein of Clifford. The Huron Soil and Crop Project Certificates will be presented to Laurence Taylor, Londesboro and Wayne Cantelon, Seaforth. Also to be recognized will be three supporters of the Soil and Winter spread loses nutrients BY RON FLEMING, P. ENG. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES We’ve all heard, “Don’t spread manure in the winter”. This has been a standard recommendation for several years, aimed at reduc­ ing nutrient losses and reducing the pollution potential from the manure. Let’s consider the facts. Nitrogen is the manure nutrient that is most easily lost. Spreading manure on frozen ground doesn’t $96.50, with sales to $100; good steers brought $86 to $91. A steer consigned by Steve Adams of RR 5, Brussels, weighing 1170 lbs., sold for $93.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Bennett Farms of RR 1, Gorrie, with an average soil and water conservation, and whose tireless efforts in promoting land stewardship have made Huron County a leader in conservation methods of farming. His work is recognized in many other parts of Canada and in the USA as well, and he was the inspiration for, and the first recipient of, the annual Nor­ man Alexander Conservation Award, which is presented each Crop Improvement Association: Keith Roulston, Blyth, Murray Adams, Clinton and Milton Dietz, Seaforth. Elbert van Donkersgoed, Re­ search and Policy Director for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario will be the guest speaker at the banquet. Tickets are available from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton or from Huron Soil and Crop directors. Ticket deadline: January 20. necessarily lead to loss of nitrogen. This is influenced by the perme­ ability of the soil. Up to 50 per cent of the nitrogen in the manure can be lost in the runoff water if there is no infiltration. The fate of the first meltwater after spreading deter­ mines the fate of the water soluble nitrogen. If this water soaks into the ground, the losses will be low. The highest losses occur when manure is spread on melting snow. Continued on page 18 weight of 1281 lbs., sold for an overall price of $93.11 Two steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungann­ on averaging 1215 lbs., sold for $1 per lb., with their consignment of 26 steers, averaging 1298 lbs., selling for an overall price of $92.84. Four steers consigned by Dennis Robinson of RR 2, Gadshill, aver­ aging 1325 lbs., sold for an overall price of $92.07. A consignment of 31 steers from K & L Bray Farms of year by the Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association (HSCIA) in conjunction with the ABCA to the Huron County farmer judged by his peers to have contributed the most to soil conservation through­ out the year. Mr. Alexander was also the first recipient of the MVCA’s Conserva­ tion Award of Distinction, where he served as Hullett Township’s re­ presentative until shortly before his death, as well serving as Hullett’s Drainage Commissioner for the last 14 years of his life. The Maitland Valley Conserva­ tion Foundation is a non-profit organization working toward furth­ ering conservation in the Maitland River Watershed by accepting don­ ations of either funding or land which are used to further its aims. Local Foundation projects include the development of the Wawanosh Nature Centre as an educational and recreational facility, the pur­ chase of the Lake Wawanosh Conservation Area, the preserva­ tion of the Saratoga Swamp, and the development of the Naftel’s Creek Conservation Area, which is situated on land donated to the Foundation. Future plans of the Foundation include the restoration of such historical sites within the water­ shed as the mill sites in both Brussels and Gorrie. In the past, artifacts including period milling equipment suitable for such restor­ ations have been donated. The Maitland Conservation Foundation may be contacted by writing to Box 127, Wroxeter, NOG 2X0. All donations are tax exempt and acknowledged by an official tax receipt. Belgrave, Majestic quilters win OMAF awards BY JANE MUEGGE RURAL ORGANIZATION SPECIALIST Every quilt has a history and the stories that were told on the quilts entered in Huron County’s Ontario Agriculture contest were super. The contest was held to celebrate the centennial of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The winning quilt becomes the property of the Huron County agriculture office and will hang in the foyer of their office. The winners are: first, Doris Bushel, Wingham, $500; second, Drika Foster, RR 1, Alma, $200; third, Belgrave Quilters, $100; fourth, Majestic W.I., Brussels, $50; fifth, Bev Fielder, RR 6, Goderich, $25. Doris Bushel was also the quilt winner in the Province’s Bicenten­ nial contest in 1984. Her lovely work then was sent on as a gift to Her Majesty, the Queen. The quilts will be on display on Friday, January 27 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Clinton Town Hall. Everyone is welcome to this Open House. RR 1, Ethel, averaging 1258 lbs., sold for an average price of $91.41. Two steers consigned by Ham­ mond Bros, of RR 1, Monkton, averaging 1170 lbs., sold for an average price of $91.13. Twenty- three steers consigned by George Adams of RR 2, Wroxeter, averag­ ing 1260 lbs., sold for an overall price of $90.67. Fourteen steers consigned by Stam Farms of RR 4, Kincardine, averaging 1306 lbs., sold for an overall price of $90.14. Eleven steers consigned by Doug Wagg of RR 5, Mitchell, averaging 1197 lbs., sold for an average price of $90.34. A steer consigned by Jim Ritz of RR 2, Montkon, weighing 1160 lbs., sold at $90. Twelve steers consigned by Ralph Dickson of RR 5, Stratford, averaging 1221 lbs., sold for an overall price of $88.34. Six steers consigned by Gordon Dougherty of RR 3, Goderich, averaging 1320 lbs., sold at an average price of $88.16. Seven steers consigned by Leonard Black of RR 1, Proton Station, averaging 1289 lbs., sold for an average price of $87.90. - Ten steers consigned by Jim RapsonofRR4, Walton, averaging 1151 lbs., sold at an average price of $87.82. Four steers consigned by Alvin Ritz of Monkton, averaging 1075 lbs., sold for an average price of $93.48. Twelve steers consigned by Bruce Bros, of RR 1, Belgrave, averaging 1340 lbs., sold for an overall price of $87.04. Five steers consigned by Ken Steffler of RR 3, Teeswater, aver­ aging 1332 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.47. Fifteen steers consigned by Jack Giousher of RR 4. Wingham, averaging 1352 lbs., sold for an average price of $86.38. Choice heifers sold at $90 to $95, with sales to $105.50; good heifers went at $85 to $90. One exotic black Limousin heifer consigned by Bennett Farms of RR 1, Gorrie, weighing 1100 lbs., sold at $105.50, with their total consign­ NOW OPEN UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP L & B AUTO WRECKERS & SALVAGE (Formerly L & M Auto Wreckers) We are presently taking and building inventory to serve new and old customers better. R.R. #3, BRUSSELS 887-9499 NOW OPEN UNDER ./IMfr, NEW OWNERSHIP The Staff of Dauphin Feed & Supply Ltd. welcome you to come visit their newly acquired operation in Walton [formerly Walton Feed Mill]. Pictured above [left to right] Gary Dauphin, new owner; Robert Gordon; Frank Vanderveen and John McFadzean, mill manager. Be sure and drop in to see the guys for all of your Feed and Supply needs — you’ll be glad you did! DAUPHIN FEED&SUPPLY LTD. DUNGANNON 529-7951*529-3133 ment of 14 heifers, averaging 1277 lbs., selling at an average $92.89. Ten heifers consigned by Lome Weber of RR 1, Neustadt, averag­ ing 1029 lbs., sold for an average price of $90.60. Fourteen heifers consigned by Fred Marshall of RR 3, Fergus, averaging 1176 lbs., sold at an average price of $90.03. Eleven heifers consigned by Berberick Bros, of RR 1, Mildmay, averaging 1189 lbs., sold for an overall price of $87.21. Seven heifers consigned by Everett Du- stow of RR 2, Mildmay, averaging 1246 lbs., sold for an overall price of $85.87. Choice cows sold for $54 to $57; good cows brought $50 to $54; and canners and cutters fetched $45 to $50. Replacement pigs met a steady demand to the previous week. Brussels Livestock Inc. will be holding a lamb and goat sale on January 27 at 3 p.m., along with regular sales. For further informa­ tion please phone 887-6461. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO HURON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS Take notice that the 1989 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HURON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD Wed., February 1/89 (STORM DATE: FEBRUARY 2/89) MEETING: 11:00 a.m. sharp DINNER: 12 NOON AT THE LEGION HALL, CLINTON for the purpose of proper business of the Annual Meeting. The Election of Councilmen for O.P.P.M.B. for Huron County. •Buying & Selling used car and truck parts • Towing •General repairs WALTON 887-6023