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The Citizen, 1992-07-01, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1,1992. Livestock Report Classes barely steady The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending June 26 were: finished cattle, 776; cows, 304; veal calves, 200; lambs and goats, 190; stockers, 525; and pigs, 365. The market at Brussels Livestock had all classes of cattle barely steady. There were 458 steers on offer selling from $82 to $93.10 to the high of $95.50. Three steers consigned by Cliff Campbell, Stratford, averaging 1193 lbs. sold for an average of $91.90 to the high of $92.25. Fifty-five steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood averaging 1232 lbs. sold for an average of $90.80 to the high of $95.50. Four steers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg averaging 1435 lbs. sold for an average of $90.60 to the high of $91.50. Twenty­ seven steers consigned by Gerald Giesel, Elmira averaging 1398 lbs. sold for an average of $88.35 to the high of $93.25. Ten steers consigned by Don Shiell, Wingham averaging 1376 lbs. sold for an average of $87.75 to the high of $90.85. Three steers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn averaging 1223 lbs. sold for an average of $87.45 to the high of $92.50. Thirty steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1368 lbs. sold for an average of $87.35 to the high of $95.50. Six steers consigned by Merv McPherson, Orangeville averaging 1199 lbs. sold for an average of $86.75 to the high of $87. Thirty steers consigned by Geo. Underwood Farms, Wingham averaging 1295 lbs. sold for an average of $86.50 to the high of $92.75. Four steers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1343 lbs. sold for an average of $84.45 to the high of $89. There were 304 heifers on offer selling from $76 to $90 to the high of $99.25. Ten heifers consigned by Muxlea, Woodstock averaging 1216 lbs. sold for an average of $89.15 to the high of $91.25. Seven heifers consigned by Ross Corbett, Exeter averaging 1023 lbs. sold for an average of $89 to the high of $91.85. Thirteen heifers consigned by G. A. Stewart Farms, Ripley averaging 962 lbs. sold for an average of $87.40 to the high of Payment for white bean producers Agriculture Minister Bill McKnight announced May 21, details of payments made to white pea bean producers under the National Tripartite Stabilization Plan (NTSP) for white pea beans payment for the 1991 crop. The NTSP for white pea beans, established in 1987, was designed to reduce income losses due to market risks. A basic principle, on which all tripartite programs were developed, was that the programs be financially self-sustaining through contributions from the federal and provincial governments and participating producers. Following these negotiations, the NTSP National Committee for White Pea Beans recommended a final payment of $8.79 per cwt. be made to producers. This reflects a $1.00 per cwt. refund of 1991 producers premiums and a payment of $7.79 per cwt. on the 1991 crop. $91.25. Thirteen heifers consigned by Glen Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1139 lbs. sold for an average of $87.40 to the high of $99.25. Four heifers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin averaging 1045 lbs. sold for an average of $87 to the high of $90.25. Five heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich averaging 1092 lbs. sold for an average of $86.60 to the high of $91.50. Eleven heifers consigned by Lome Hackett, Lucknow averaging 1185 lbs. sold for an average of $86.50 to the high of $91.25. Six heifers consigned by Jim Nichols, Mitchell, averaging 1145 lbs. sold for an average of $85.35 to the high of $90.75. Five heifers consigned by Irvin Scherbarth, Monkton averaging 1188 lbs. sold for an average of $82.95 to the high of $89.25. There were 303 cows on offer selling from $52 to $60 to the high of $71.75. One cow consigned by Frank Bullock, Ayton weighing 1510 lbs. sold for $71.75. One cow consigned by Lloyd Schellen- berger, Mitchell weighing 1560 lbs. sold for $70. One cow consigned by Bender Farms, Listowel, weighing 1190 lbs. sold for $64. There were 200 veal on offer selling from $68.50 to $85 to the high of $100. Eight veal consigned by Murray Howatt, Blyth averaging 563 lbs. sold for an average of $78.55 to the high of $100. Two veal consigned by Brent Howatt, Blyth averaging 560 lbs. sold for an average of $81.25 to the high of $89. Three veal consigned by Don Smith, Mount Forest averaging 560 lbs. sold for an average of $87 to the high of $90. There were 365 pigs on offer with 80 paper pigs. Thirty to 40 lbs. pigs sold to a high of 87 cents per lb.; 40 to 50 lbs., to a high of 72 cents per lb.; 50 to 60 lbs., to a high of 75 cents per lb.; 60 to 70 lbs., to a high of 80 cents per lb.; 70 to 80 lbs., to a high of 74 cents per lb; and over 80 lbs., to a high of 65.5 cents per lb. Over limits means $750 fine On June 22, Jose Ferreira of London plead guilty to exceeding the possession limit of trout and was assessed a $750 fine in Ontario Court Provincial Division at Walkerton. His fishing rod and reel was also ordered forfeited. In late May, a Wingham Conservation Officer apprehended the man as he was fishing in a popular trout stream in Culross township, Bruce County. He had 26 brook trout in his creel as well as one other brook trout, one rainbow trout and one brown trout in a cooler in his truck. The possession limit is five fish. Also, in May, a Port Albert man, Michael Stronge was charged with fishing in a sanctuary at 4:30 a.m. in the Nine Mile River at Port Albert. He was convicted in Ontario Court, Provincial Division at Goderich on June 18. A fine of $200 was levied against him and his fishing rod and reel was ordered forfeited. No fish had been caught. Recycling a problem Denis Beuerman of Blyth unloads old pesticide jugs from his truck at a recycling day for pesticide containers at Holmesville last week while attendant Gord Stacey of London watches. The recycling days have been held around Ontario to help farmers to get rid of the jugs which cannot be disposed of in regular landfill sites. The jugs will be turned into things like plastic fenceposts. Labour report released In response to the government's commitment to extend collective bargaining rights to farm workers, the Task Force on Agricultural Labour Relations has recom­ mended that agricultural workers have the right to form unions but not to strike, Labour Minister Bob Mackenzie and Agriculture Minister Elmer Buchanan announced jointly June 26. "The Task Force's recommenda­ tions go a long way toward meeting the government's commitment to extending the right of collective bargaining to the agriculture sector," Mr. Mackenzie said. In place of the right to strike or MNR announces rehabilitaton fund program in Act The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is pleased to announce the introduction of a fund to rehabilitate abandoned pits and quarries. The fund is one of the new feature provided by the Aggregate Resources Act which came into effect on January 1, 1990. Rehabilitation will attempt to return sites to their former land-use or condition or to a use or condition compatible with the surrounding landscapes. There are many benefits that may be associated with the rehabilitation of abandoned sites. These include: an increased level of use from the derelict piece of land, improved aesthetic appearance, reduced erosion of soils, improved wildlife habitat and reduction of potential hazards. The abandoned pits and quarries rehabilitation fund is generated by an annual production levy of 1/2 cent for every tonne of aggregate removed from licensed pits and quarries, as well as from sites under wayside permit. It is the long term objective of the fund to rehabilitate all eligible abandoned pits and quarries in Ontario. Abandoned pits and quarries in those parts of the province where private land is not regulated under the Aggregate A New Spirit of Giving lockout, the report recommends a dispute resolution process, contained in a separate statute, that would: emphasize a preference for negotiated settlements, provide a conciliation and mediation service and provide a binding arbitration process to resolve outstanding issues when negotiations break down. Conciliation, mediation and adjudicative services, with expertise in the agricultural sector, would be created to ensure that the dispute resolution process works. In addition, the Task Force suggests that education programs be set up through existing Resources Act are not eligible for rehabilitation funding. Rehabilitation of abandoned sites will only occur if consent is obtained form the respective landowner. This year, an inventory of abandoned sites will be conducted to document their numbers, location, and conditions. This will help to set rehabilitation priorities for all sites. Staff from the local District office of the MNR will be conducting the inventories. To assist in this process, the Ministry is requesting that anyone who owns an abandoned pit or quarry and/or may be interested in rehabilitation, or would like further information about the fund, please contact their local District office of the Ministry of Natural Resources. LAKEPORT COMMUNICATIONS INC. Take advantage of the new cellular service. We'll take care of your activations, phone number changes, conversions and installations. Call or drop in 9-5 daily, 9-6 Fri./Sat. 60 West St. GODERICH 524-9591 CARTEL ST agricultural organizations to ensure that farm workers and employers understand labour relations. The Ministers endorsed a number of the recommendations and said they would give the remaining recommendations careful consider­ ation before providing the Task Force with new terms of reference on the collective bargaining issues that need to be addressed to create a workable labour relations framework for agriculture. The Task Force is expected to report back to the Ministers at the end of September. The Task Force was established last January as part of the Ministry of Labour's broader consultation process on proposed reform of the Ontario Labour Relations Act. Labour Minister Mackenzie asked the Task Force to advise the government on the implications of including the agricultural and horticultural sectors within the Labour Relations Act. 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