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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-02-19, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1992. PAGE 15 Prices climb slowly again last week at Brussels sale Sales for the week ending Febru­ ary 14 at Brussels Livestock were slaughter cattle, 860; cows, 253; veal calves, 271; lambs and goats, 78; stockers, 830; and pigs, 160. The trade at Brussels Livestock was very active with prices being $2 to $3 higher. There were 525 steers on offer selling from $83.30 to $92 to the high of $95.60. Eleven steers consigned by Wm. Bennett & Sons Farms Ltd., Gorrie averaging 1329 lbs. sold for an average of $91.76 to the high of $95.60. Forty-nine steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rock­ wood, averaging 1297 lbs., sold for an average of $89.62 to the high of $94.00. Fifteen steers consigned by Steve Eadie, Holyrood, averaging 1429 lbs. sold for an average of $89.45 to the high of $95.50. Nine steers consigned by Matt Haney, Seaforth, averaging 1301 lbs. sold for an average of $87.95 to the high of $90.90. Eight steers consigned by Russell Irvin, Lucknow, averag­ ing 1363 lbs., sold for average of $87.40 to the high of $91.50. Forty- four steers consigned by Earl Fitch, Wroxeter, averaging 1344 lbs., sold for an average of $87 to the high of $91.75. Twenty-seven steers con­ signed by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1569 lbs., sold for an average of $86.95 to the high of $93. Sixteen steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, aver­ aging 1400 lbs., sold for an average of $88.15 to the high of $90.25. Ten steers consigned by Stam Farms, Kincardine, averaging 1269 lbs., sold for an average of $86.90 to the high of $89. Twenty- two steers consigned by George Blake, Brussels averaging 1299 lbs., sold for an average of $86 to the high of $89. Thirteen steers consigned by Dale Taylor, Creemore, averaging 1348 lbs., sold for $85.60. Eighteen steers consigned by Carlyle Thomson, Parkhill, averaging 1307 lbs. sold for an average of $85.30 to the high of $92.75. There were 321 heifers on offer selling from $76.50 to $88.50 to the high of $94.25. Fourteen heifers consigned by John Barbour, Orangeville, averaging 1241 lbs. , sold for an average of $91.50 to the high of $93.25. Four heifers con­ signed by Vem Steinacker, Strat­ ford, averaging 1123 lbs. sold for an average of $89.77 to the high of $94.25. Twenty-nine heifers con­ signed by John Graham, Caledon, averaging 1230 lbs. sold for an average of $86.65 to the high of $91.75. Seventeen heifers con­ signed by Cor Decorte, Seaforth averaging 1105 lbs., sold for an average of $86.10 to the high of $91.50. Nine heifers consigned by Wayne Redmond, Auburn, averag­ ing 1202 lbs., sold for an average of $85.70 to the high of $91.. Ten heifers consigned by Don Fraser, Blyth, averaging 1115 lbs., sold for an average of $84.75 to the high of $86.75. There were 253 cows on offer selling from $51.75 to $61 to the high of $67. Three cows on offer selling from $51.75 to $61 to he high of $67. Three cows consigned by Ron Kaufman, Clifford, averag­ ing 1347 lbs., sold for an average of $61.06 to the high of $65. Three cows consigned by Henry Grob- bink, Walton, averaging 1320 lbs., sold for an average of $58.53 to the high of $61. Two cows consigned by John Howard, Lucknow averag­ ing 1320 lbs., sold for an average of $65.70 to the high of $67. There were 271 veal on offer selling from $63 to $91 to the high of $102.50. Six veal consigned by Doug Marriott, St. Marys, averag­ ing 540 lbs., sold for an average of $97.45 to the high of $101. Five veal consigned by Stan Francis, Kirkton, averaging 666 lbs., sold for an average of $88.65 to the high of $102.50. Three veal consigned by Bernard Vollmer, Listowel, averaging 477 lbs. sold for an aver­ age of $93 to the high of $96. One veal consigned by Ebersol Bros., Milverton weighed 600 lbs. and sold for $98. There were 160 pigs on offer with 80 paper pigs. Forty to 50 lb. pigs sold to a high of 72 cents per lb.; 50 to 60 lb. to a high of 80.5 cents per lb.; 60 to 70 lb. to a high of 79 cents per lb. and over 70 lbs. to a high of 60 cents per lb. McGavins add Simplicity line McGavin Farm Equipment Ltd., in Walton, Ontario has recently added the Simplicity line of lawn and garden equipment to its store. The store will carry a wide range of riding mowers, lawn and garden tractors and snowthrowers designed for residential, commercial and farm use. The equipment has many innova­ tive, patented features that reduce the amount of cutting time and enhance the finished appearance of your lawn. Easy-to-install attach­ ments and accessories are also offered. TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 10 a.m. Slaughter Cattle & Cows 11 a.m. Veal, Goats, Sheep & Lambs 11 a.m. Stockers 1 p.m. Pigs G.A.T.T. AFFECTS YOU International trade talks (called GATT) taking place now are threatening all of us. What's at stake is rural Canada's future. Huron County will not be exempt from the economic devastation. Thousands upon thousands of Canadian farm­ ers who buy Canadian inputs, produce Canadian food and pay Canadian taxes are facing bankruptcy causing job losses in all sectors. Giant American corpo­ rations are ready to dump surplus food (caused by American government subsidies) on our markets costing tens of thousands of lost jobs. "It would seem that both of our Government Systems, (Federal and Provincial) are neglecting to protect the rights of Canadians. Thousands of jobs are being lost as "Free Trade" the "G.S.T." and now "G.A.T.T." undermine our economy. We are losing our identity along with the livelihood of many Canadians. Even in a town such as Clinton, the effects are being felt. We are a rural community surrounded by some of the best farmland in Canada and we depend on our farming community which is being threatened by the G.A.T.T. agreement, presently being proposed. The rural economy is suffering enough through the current recession. If this agree­ ment is implemented we will suffer even more, as our grain farmers, dairy processors, feather indus­ tries farm supply and support industries, automo­ tive dealers, grocery and clothing stores reel under its effect. "Th the Furniture Retail Business, I am seeing quality Canadian furniture manufac­ turers close and jobs disappear as the result of reduced furniture tariffs since the advent of Free Trade. Consequently we are being forced to purchase more of our inventory from for­ eign countries. Agriculture and Food is the foundation of Huron County's economy. I urge everyone to be aware of the long range impli­ cations of the proposed changes to the present system of supply management. We must not become dependent on foreign nations for our food." PLEASE THINK TWICE!" Ross Jewitt*COUNCILLOR TOWN OF CLINTON Clarence Denonune B & M FURNITURE , CUNTON ELGIN AVENUE FURNITURE GALLERY, GODERICH Below you can see how farming affects the economy. What will happen to you if we lose 20. 30 or 50% of our farms? These are just a few examples of the far-reaching effects on local businesses. AGRI-BUSINESS Trucking Companies, Feed Mills, Food Processing Plants, Veterinarians. FINANCIAL SERVICES Banks, Accountants, Lawyers BUILDING BUSINESSES Contractors, Suppliers, Lumberyards, Hardware RETAIL STORES Grocery, Clothing, Furniture, Gift Shops, Convenience Stores SOCIAL SERVICES Schools, Hospitals / HURON COUNTY FAMILY FARMS AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS Cars, Trucks, Machinery and Equipment Dealers V RECREATION Community Centres, Movie Houses, Bowling Alleys, Video Rental Stores HOSPITALITY SERVICES Restaurants, Hairstylists, Gas Stations "95% of my business is feed produc­ tion. This business is at risk, as well as the 23 employees that work here." Bill Fleming, FLEMING FEED MILL LTD. CLINTON "My corn is sold to an elevator that uses 90% of its intake to make poultry feeds. I feel it is important that the dairy and poultry sectors remain healthy for the benefit of all corn growers." Don Nott. NOTT FARMS, HULLETT TOWNSHIP If you care about your future, we urge you to write one or more of the following within the next month. We remind you that no postage is required on your letters to these persons: 1. Hon. Brian Mulroney Room 309-S, Centre Block, House Of Commons, OTTAWA, Ontario KIA 0A6 2. Mr. Murray Cardiff, MP for Huron-Bruce Room 546, Confederation Bldg., House of Commons, OTTAWA, Ontario KIA 0A6 3. Hon Michael Wilson Minister of International Trade, c/o House of Commons, OTTAWA, Ontario KIA 0A6 4. Hon. Bill McKnight, Minister of Agriculture c/o House of Commons, OTTAWA, Ontario KIA 0A6