HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-11-03, Page 14Task force visits Perth
Ontario Progressive Conservative and a half years, the provincial
leader Mike Harris and members of government has failed to
his caucus were in Perth County on understand the negative impact that
Monday, Nov. 1 as work of the its taxation and regulatory policies
Mike Harris Task Force on Rural are having on the agricultural,
Economic Development continues. tourism and small business sectors
A number of meetings were held, in rural Ontario.
including an evening public forum "This task force is designed to
in St. Marys. serve as a conduit for those
"We've been getting a very concerns."
consistent message at every The Task Force was launched
meeting we've had so far," said this summer, and has already had a
Harris. "First, that rural Ontarians number of meetings, in communi-
feel shut out of the decision- ties including Sparta, Tillsonburg,
making process at Queen's Park; Delhi, Woodstock and Learning-
and second, that over the past eight ton.
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Brussels Livestock report
Cows selling up $1, from $90 to high of $99.35
Sales at Brussels Livestock for
the week ending Oct. 29 were: fed
cattle, 962; cows, 267; veal calves,
160; sheep and goats, 119;
stockers, 2,367; and pigs, light run.
The market at Brussels Livestock
saw fed cattle selling .50 to $1
higher. Cows sold $1 higher.
There were 686 steers on offer
selling from $90 to $95 to the high
of $101.75. Sixteen steers
consigned by Jim Howatt,
Londesborough, averaging 1329
lbs. sold for an average of $97.30
with sales to $100.75. Thirty-four
steers consigned by Cunningham
Farms, Lucan, averaging 1355 lbs.
sold for an average of $92.64 with
sales to $100.25.
Thirty-seven steers consigned by
Murray Shiell, Wingham, averag-
ing 1287 lbs. sold for an average of
$91.40 with sales to $99.50. Nine
steers consigned by Neil Faulkner,
Moorefield, averaging 1042 lbs.
sold for an average of $95.01 with
sales to $99.50. Nine steers
By John Bancroft
Farm Management Specialist
for Huron County
To help beef producers develop
replacement heifers, the Huron
County Replacement Heifer
Development Project has been set
up. Weaned, vaccinated heifers are
to be delivered Dec. 14 to the farm
of Hank Van Dorp at RR 3,
Auburn. The heifers will grow on a
nutritionally balanced ration with a
target of 1.75 pounds per day.
Any beef breed or cross heifer
born in April and May will be
considered. Heifers have to be
weaned and introduced to dry feed
by Nov. 14. By Nov. 21, they have
to be vaccinated for IBR-P13, BVD
and seven or eight way clostridia'.
They have to be treated for
warbles, lice, wormed and be
dehorned and healed.
The minimum delivery weight is
450 pounds.
Upon delivery on Dec. 14, the
ATTEMPTED BREAK
ENTER AND THEFTS
There were two attempted break
and enters in Vanastra, one at the
Tuckersmith Twp. Curling Club
and the other at the Vanastra
Recreation Centre. In both cases
entry was made but the thieves
failed to steal anything. Goderich
OPP are looking for clues in this
case.
DAMAGE TO SIGNS
It was noticed on Oct. 11 that
Reform Party signs were damaged
at the airport road in Colborne
Twp.; unknown persons painted
swastikas on them. Goderich OPP
are seeking help in solving this
matter.
DAMAGE COMPLAINT
Over the weekend of Oct. 16/17
persons unknown stole two stop
signs, one from the corner of
Russel and Wellington Street and
the other from Russel Street at
London Road in Port Albert. They
then knocked down six other signs.
This type of offence could result in
serious injury should someone fail
to stop and cause an accident.
Twenty-seven steers consigned
by Ross McCormack, Rockwood,
averaging 1199 lbs. sold for an
average of $90.84 with sales to
$99. Sixteen steers consigned by
Murray Shiell, Wingham,
averaging 1287 lbs. sold for an
average of $90.78 with sales to
$97.50. Twelve steers consigned by
Syd Ryzebol, Orangeville,
averaging 1383 lbs. sold for an
average of $91.15 with sales to
$97.50.
Eighteen steers consigned by
Jack Culbert, Dungannon,
averaging 1381 lbs. sold for an
average of $93.51 with sales to
$96.75. Thirteen steers consigned
by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc.,
Woodstock, averaging 1418 lbs.
sold for an average of $93.73 with
sales to $96.
heifer will be eartagged, weighed,
give booster shot with
*Cattlemaster 4R and treated with
Ivomec.
On Jan. 13, the heifers will start a
112 day feeding period during
which time they will be weighed
every 28 days and chute scored for
temperament and soundness.
Following the end of the test in
May, the heifers will go to the
pasture. Heifers will undergo a
synchronization program using the
MGA Recipe and be bred
artificially starting the week of July
4. The particular Al sire will be
selected by the consignor of the
heifer.
Consignors will be responsible
for the health costs during the first
month, the cost of the semen and
the insurance on their animals. The
fee for the feeding period from
Dec. 14, to July 15, will be $400
Crime Stoppers
Thieves hit
the region
BREAK ENTER AND THEFT
A residence at 17 St. Charles
Place, Vanastra was broken into
between 2:30 and 8 a.m. on Oct.
22. Thieves stole a grey, Zenith
VCR.
THEFT OF GENERATOR
On Oct. 11 at Lot 32, Conc. 11,
Ashfield Twp., a thief stole a
Honda generator, flood light and
wire from a cottage.
THEFT OF LICENCE PLATE
A vehicle parked in Port Albert
had its licence plate No. MEN434
stolen overnight Oct. 15/16, 1993.
BREAK AND ENTER
There was a break-in at Mikes
Stop and Go Variety store in
Hensall. A window was smashed
during the early hours of the
morning of Aug. 26 to gain entry
and once inside the thieves stole
approximately $2,500 worth of
cigarettes.
If you have information about
these or any other crime call Crime
Stoppers of Huron County, 1-800-
265-1777 and you could receive a
reward of up to $1,000. Remember
crime doesn't pay Crime Stoppers
doe?.
One heifer consigned by David
Bowles, Brussels, weighing 1190
lbs. sold for $95. Three heifers
consigned by Maurice Coe,
Shelburne, averaging 1093 lbs. sold
for an average of $93.35 with sales
to $94.75. Five heifers consigned
by Becker Bros., Neustadt,
averaging 1042 lbs. sold for an
average of $89.99 with sales to
$92.75.
There were 267 cows on offer
selling from $55 to $67 to the high
of $78.75.
Two cows consigned by Ted
per head. From July 15 to the pick
up date of Sept. 15, the fee will be
$50 per head.
To nominate heifers, please
contact Hank Van Dorp at 529-
7965. A cheque for $200 per heifer
along with pedigree information
should be sent to Mr. Van Dorp.
The objective is to develop
productive heifers that calve at two
years of age. Research in
Oklahoma has shown that an extra
330 pounds of calf on a lifetime
basis from heifers calving as two
year olds versus three year olds can
be obtained. Besides individual
information, comparisons can be
made among the group.
For further information, contact
Hank Van Dorp at 529-7965 or
John Bancroft at the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
office in Clinton 482-3428 or
1-800-265-5170.
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VanDyk, Seaforth, averaging 1280
lbs. sold for an average of $72.60
with sales to $78.75. One cow
'consigned by Fred DeBoer,
Lucknow, weighing 1990 lbs. sold
for $75.75. One cow consigned by
John Deniet, Harriston, weighing
1860 lbs. sold for $71.75.
There were 160 veal on offer
selling from $81.50 to $103.50 to
the high of $121.50. Four veal
consigned by Henry Tenhove,
Monkton, averaging 615 lbs. sold
for $117.47 with sales to $121.50.
Eight veal consigned by Mark
Ducharme, Dashwood, averaging
628 lbs. sold for $108 with sales to
4119. One veal consigned by
Bronson Line Farms, Zurich,
weighing 650 lbs. sold for $109.
Lambs, 50 to 79 lbs., sold $100
to $127; 80 to 94 lbs., $93 to $102;
and over 95 lbs., $76 to $92.
Goats sold $44 to $123.
Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs.,
sold $116.50 to $145; 500 - 599
lbs., $108.50 to $138.50; 600 - 699
lbs., $97.75 to $125.50; 700 - 799
lbs., $98 to $111.75; 800 lbs. and
over $103 to $113.50.
Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold
$117.50 to $141; 400 - 499 lbs.,
$108.50 to $132; 500 - 599 lbs.,
$103.25 to $125; 600 - 699 lbs.,
$90 to $109.50 and 700 lbs. and
over, $83.50 to $110.50.
consigned by Don Culbert, There were 256 heifers on offer
Dungannon, averaging 1371 lbs. selling from $90 to $95 to the high
sold for an average of $94.27 with of $99.35. Sixteen heifers
sales to $99.25. consigned by Charles Ready, St.
Marys, averaging 1023 lbs. sold for
an average of $95.86 with sales to
$99.35. Twenty-one heifers
consigned by Johnston Farms,
Bluevale averaging 1032 lbs. sold
for an average of $94.62 with sales
to $97.75.
Help arrives for Huron beef producers
arm
TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished
Cattle & Cows
THURSDAYS 11:00 a.m. Dropped Calves
Veals followed
by Goats
Sheep & Lambs
FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle
1:00 p.m. Pigs
Nov. 13 10:00 a.m. Local Calf Sale