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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-03-17, Page 11Cream producers discuss OMMB MSQ agreement B-K TIRE & Battery Trail Report The B & W Trailblazers Snowmobile Club report on the Trails North Trails (Brussels to Hwy.86) - Good South Trails (Walton - Seaforth, Mitchell area) - Good West Trails (Walton - Blyth) - Good Loop Area (around Brussels) - Good East Trails (Monkton Area) - Good Weather changes will dictate new conditions. You are reminded that you require an OFSC permit to ride these trails. Permits are available through your snowmobile club. B-K Tire & Battery •Arctic Cat Sales & Service • Catmaster technician on duty • See us for your snowmobile needs Brodhagen 345-2248 Tree Planting Workshop for Private Landowners Interested in Reforestation Projects Sponsored by: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Conservation Authorities of Ontario Date: Monday, March 22, 1993 Time: 6:45 to 9:00 p.m. Location: Clinton Community Centre Beech Street, Clinton Registration Fee: none Topics to be Covered Include: -selecting the proper species for the site -preparing the planting site -proper handling and planting of tree seedlings Questions? Contact: Wingham Area Office Ministry of Natural Resources Telephone: (519) 357-3131 MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES Ontario OR your local Conservation Authority THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17. 1993. PAGE 11. Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 12 were: fed cattle, 893; cows, 270; veal calves, 191; sheep and goats, 103; stockers, 600; and pigs, 70. All classes of cattle at Brussels Livestock sold on a fully steady market. There were 504 steers on offer selling from $97 to $103 to the high of $121.75. Sixty-two steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wing- ham, averaging 1414 lbs. sold for an average of $99.39 with sales to $121.75. Thirty-one steers consign- ed by Maple Emblem Farms, Dungannon, averaging 1386 lbs. sold for an average of $99.56 with sales to $116.50. Thirty-four steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1473 lbs. sold for an average of $98.97 with sales to $113.75. Twenty-four steers consigned by William Bennett & Sons Farms Ltd., Gorrie, averaging 1351 lbs. sold for an average of $103.56 with sales to $112. Eleven steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londes- borough, averaging 1335 lbs. sold for an average of $105.15 with sales to $109.75. Six steers consigned by Paul Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1373 lbs. sold for an average of $98.38 with sales to $104.75. Thirteen steers consigned by Woodham Farms, Woodham, averaging 1248 lbs. sold for an average of $94.80 with sales to $101.25. Seventeen steers consign- ed by Doug Gear, Orton, averaging 1360 lbs. sold for an average of $98.72 with sales to $101. There were 376 heifers on offer selling from $97 to $103 to the high of $104. Six heifers consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 978 lbs. sold for an average of $100.19 with sales to $104. Three heifers consigned by William Bennett & Sons Farms Ltd., Gorrie averaging 1207 lbs. sold for an average of $98.73 with sales to $103.00. Twenty-two heifers consigned by Doug Simpson, Orton, averaging 1070 lbs. sold for an average of $96.60 with sales to $102. An advisory board has been appointed for the Huron County District Health Council Steering Committee. The members includes six representatives of county-wide repute to provide guidance to the chair of the steering committee, Paul Carroll - and to the members of the steering committee itself upon their appointment. The advisors have been asked to monitor the process of the committee and to assist in various liaison, co-ordination and activity planning functions. The members include former Minister of Agriculture and MPP Jack Riddell, Dashwood area, who will monitor relationships with the agricultural sector; Shirley Keller, Goderich, general manager of the Signal Star Publishing Company, who will offer suggestions for the public information and community consultation process of the committee; Gary Davidson, Goderich Huron County Planner, who will address liaison and communication with the county of Huron and its member committees, boards and agencies; Dr. Ken Rodney, Seaforth, a former president of the Huron County Medical Society, who will assist with general matters related to the interests of family medicine and community health questions; Dr. Six heifers consigned by Irvin Scherbarth, Monkton, averaging 1175 lbs. sold for an average of $96.53 with sales to $101.25. Twelve heifers consigned by W. L. Rowcliffe, Hensall, averaging 1067 lbs. sold for an average of $96.72 with sales to $99.50. Seventy-nine heifers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia, averaging 1270 lbs. sold for an average of $87.41 with sales to $99.50. Two heifers consigned by Allan and Marg Scott, Stratford averaging 1095 lbs. sold for an average of $97.96 with sales to $99.25. There were 270 cows on offer selling from $49 to $68 to the high of $79. Two cows consigned by Dennis Dolmage, Londesborough, averaging 1145 lbs. sold for an average of $78.63 with sales to $79. One cow consigned by Robert Reid, Chesley, weighing 1130 lbs. sold for $77.50. Two cows consigned by John Jamieson, At the Feb. 9 meeting of the Huron Soil and Water Conservation District, the members decided that the District would be dissolved on March 31. "Some of the participating agencies and organizations feel that the soil conservation programs administered by the District can be delivered without a formal organization," said Tom Prout of the Ausable-Bayfield Conservatia Authority (ABCA). "When formed, the District was unique because four agencies (Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and the ABCA) were co-operating with a unified effort to deliver a service to landowners without concern over the funding - the focus was getting the job done," according to Prout. "That focus has now been lost." Maarten Bokhout, Clinton area, Medical Officer of Health, who will provide liaison and guidance related to board of health matters and public health concerns; and, Fran McQuail, Lucknow area Constituency Assistant for the Huron MPP, Paul Klopp, who will provide liaison with the MPP's office and matters of information related to Queen's Park. The official liaison representa- tive for the Minister of Health is Wingham, averaging 1065 lbs. sold for an average of $67.54 with sales to $74.50. There were 191 veal on offer selling from $78.50 to $102 to the high of $118. Two veal consigned by Don Kuntz, Mildmay, averaging 530 lbs. sold for an average of $114.77 with sales to $118. Two veal consigned by Ron Smart, Mount Forest, averaging 600 lbs. sold for an average of $108.50 with sales to $115. Five veal consigned by Lloyd Frey, Harriston, averaging 678 lbs. sold for an average of $102.37 with sales to $116. Stockers: steers, 400 - 500 lbs., sold $115 to $133; 500 - 600 lbs., $105 to $120; 600 - 700 lbs., $100 to $115; 700 - 800 lbs., $100 to $110; and 800 lbs. and over, $90 to $110. Heifers, 400 - 500 lbs., sold $110 to $125; 500 - 600 lbs., $105 to $115; 600 - 700 lbs., $100 to $110; and 700 lbs. and over, $90 to $105. The District was a leader in community-based programs using natural rather than political or organizational boundaries. Its foremost objectives were to co- ordinate the soil conservation efforts of various groups and agencies as they relate to agriculture, to help landowners develop crop production systems which effectively reduce soil losses and thereby economically sustain production, and to promote province-wide the best conservation measures applicable to specific situations. "Since its formation in 1983, the District met and far exceeded its objectives. It forced and encour- aged the Province to recognize that conservation tillage worked in Ontario. Consequently, the province initiated programs such as SWEEP (Soil and Water Environmental Enhancement Program), OSCEPAP (Ontario Soil Don Stuart, Downsview Health Planner, from the Information, Planning and Evaluation Branch of the Ministry of Health. A meeting of the advisory group will take place in the near future to consider preliminary plans for the information and consultation process of the steering committee as proposed by the chair, Paul Carroll. The advisors will also meet with the steering committee following its appointment in early March. On Saturday, March 13 the Huron County Crealn producers held their spring meeting. Sixty people were in attendance. The meeting was centered around a question and answer period on the agreement between the Ontario Milk Producers Marketing Board and the Ontario Cream Producers Marketing Board which commences Aug. 1. As of Aug. 1, there will be no different between Milk MSQ and Cream MSQ. The agreement consists of three options: • To convert to milk production. • Sell quota on the milk exchange with no transfer assessment for a one year period. Conservation and Environmental Protection Assistance Program), and the Land Stewardship Program," said Prout. "The District also owes a thank you to the agricultural businesses who supported the District over the years and the farmers who hosted Conservation Day." How will dissolving the District affect local farmers? The two conservation authorities will continue to offer technical advice for farmers on soil and water conservation. Although farmers will no longer be able to use the District's equipment for crop trials, the authorities will provide names of dealers and farmers with available equipment. As well, in the past, it didn't matter where you lived in order to quality for assistance from the District. Now, assistance will revert back to the boundaries of the agencies. Lastly, conservation Day, an annual showcase of conservation farming, will not occur in its traditional format. Prout wishes that the District could focus on a new initiative and carry on as a co-operative effort to tackle other environmental issues. • Remain in cream production with the possible price guarantee of the current level for two years. Producers were encouraged to thoroughly examine all of the alternatives before finalizing their decision. Producers considering remaining in cream production were concerned about the future representation on the new Ontario Dairy Board. It is likely that there always be representation for cream producers separate from the OMMR Directors. For information, the Huron County Cream Board Director is Robert Dougall, RR 1, Centralia, 229-6663. Brussels Livestock Report 600 stockers on offer Health council appoints board SE - \ \ ST \ , \\ -N , \o p . 1 NSALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows 11:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 Soil assoc. dissolves district