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Canadian Foodgrains Bank is a
partnership of 15 Canadian churches
and church-based agencies who
work together in an ecumenical
spirit. With the federal government’s
assistance, members work to achieve
the goal of a world without hunger.
This is done by:
• The Humanitarian Response:
Supporting international programs
to meet immediate food needs,
reduce malnutrition
• The Developmental Response:
Helping to achieve sustainable food
security; Influence improvements in
national and international policies
that contribute to ending global
hunger and increasing and
deepening the engagement of
Canadians in efforts to end global
hunger.
Once again, Brussels and its
surrounding communities are
hosting a dinner to help support
Canadian Foodgrains Bank “Facing
World Hunger” at St. Ambrose
Catholic Church, Brussels, Sunday,
Feb. 24 starting at 11:30 a.m.
Featuring ham, rolls, scalloped
potatoes, salad, vegetarian baked
beans and luscious desserts, this
fundraiser is done by free-will
donation. Donations will be matched
4:1 by the federal government.
Cheques $20 and over merit an
income tax receipt. Reservations not
needed.
This year there has been an
alarming trend of hunger on the rise.
For the first time in a decade, the
number of people experiencing
hunger has increased, mostly due to
conflict. During 2017-2018, over 65
percent of the food assistance went
towards responding to hunger crises
in conflict situations.
At the same time, drought, floods
and natural disasters continue to
impact millions of people requiring
a response of emergency food and
nutritional support.
From April 1, 2017 to March 31,
2018 over 444,000 people affected
by a crisis were provided with
emergency food for an average of
six months. Over 14,000 children
were treated for severe acute
malnutrition.
During this time, Canadian
Foodgrains responded with 117
projects in 34 countries. Close to
$38 million was spent to benefit
843,967 people. That is almost
844,000 people who benefitted
because of what is possible when
governments, ordinary Canadians,
farmers, community groups and
growing projects partner with
communities around the world who
experience world hunger. Canadian
Foodgrains Bank is a project
with low overhead costs and a
charity where the food is grown
where those who need it live. Skills
are taught for sustainability.
Southwestern Ontario has been a
great supporter of the very
worthwhile Canadian Foodgrains
Project.
Contact Bob Kellington for further
information at 519-440-9534.
Total receipts for Brussels
Livestock for the week ending Jan.
25 were 1,534 cattle and 215 lambs
and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and
heifers sold on an active trade at
prices $3 to $5 higher. Choice steers
and heifers sold $143 to $149 with
sales to $160.50. Second cut steers
and heifers sold $139 to $143. Top
quality Holstein cows sold $4 to $5
higher with beef cows selling $10
higher. On Thursday veal sold on an
active trade at prices $2 to $3 higher.
Lambs sold steady to higher, sheep
sold higher and goats sold steady.
On Friday calves and yearlings sold
on strong active trade at steady
prices.
Martin Metske of Lucknow
consigned 33 heifers that averaged
1,418 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $147.10. Fourteen black
heifers averaged 1,434 lbs. and sold
for an average price of $148.
K/C McAlpine Farms of Ailsa
Craig consigned nine head that
averaged 1,611 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $148.53. Two
charolais heifers averaged 1,520 lbs.
and sold for an average price of
$144.50.
John Richardson of Harriston
consigned 6 head that averaged
1,580 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $146.92. One blue steer
weighed 1,620 lbs. and sold for
$160.50.
Chris Smith of Brussels consigned
14 steers that averaged 1,709 lbs.
and sold for an average price of
$152.44. One limousin steer
weighed 1,655 lbs. and sold for
$160.50.
There were 250 cows on offer.
Beef sold $68 to $78 with a high of
$95; D1 and D2, $59 to $69 with a
high of $74.50; D3, $56 to $59; D4,
$50 to $55. Isaac Stutzman of
Lucknow consigned one simmental
cow that weighed 1,590 lbs. and sold
for $95. There were 5 bulls selling at
$85.50 to $115. Gerald Murray of
Holyrood consigned one charolais
bull that weighed 2,080 lbs. and sold
for $115.
There were 165 head of veal on
offer. Beef sold $140 to $160 with
sales to $165; good holsteins, $95 to
$105 with sales to $112; Sl heavy
holsteins, $90 to $100; heavy
holsteins, $80 to $95; medium
holsteins, $85 to $94; plain
holsteins, $75 to $80. Lamar Frey of
Listowel consigned two heifers that
averaged 948 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $152.50. One blond
heifer weighed 955 lbs. and sold for
$165. Mosie J. Shetler of Lucknow
consigned 2 heifers that averaged
875 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $145. One pied heifer
weighed 850 lbs. and sold for $150.
Josh Ulch of Dublin consigned two
holstein steers that averaged 713 lbs.
and sold for an average price of
$106.51. One holstein steer weighed
715 lbs. and sold for $110.
Lambs 50 -64 lbs., $364 to $385;
65 - 79 lbs., $313 to $325; 80 - 94
lbs., $237 to $295; 95 - 109 lbs.,
$213 to $224; 110 lbs. and over,
$211 to $211.
Sheep sold $120 to $190.
Goats: billies sold $150 to $300;
nannies, $100 to $150; kids: meat
sold $250 to $400 / lb.; dairy, $200
to $270 / lb. Mike and Nick Masse of
Zurich consigned 11 lambs. Four
lambs averaged 64 lbs. and sold for
an average price of $385. Hans
Nusbaum of Monkton consigned
lambs that averaged 84 lbs. and sold
for $295.
Top quality stocker steers under
400 - 499 lbs., $226 to $238; 500 -
599 lbs., $221 to $231; 600 - 699
lbs., $211 to $226; 700 - 799 lbs.,
$189 to $200; 800 - 899 lbs., $183 to
$206; 900 - 999 lbs., $185 to $195;
1,000 lbs. and over, $173 to $182.
Top quality stocker heifers,
300 - 399 lbs., sold $187 to $200;
400 - 499 lbs., $175 to $190; 500 -
599 lbs., $188 to $197; 600 - 699
lbs., $173 to $186; 700 - 799 lbs.,
$162 to $176; 800 - 899 lbs., $172 to
$181; 900 lbs. and over, $165
to $172.
Craig and Cliff Grubb of Mildmay
consigned 88 head that averaged 641
lbs. and sold for an average price of
$199.56. Fourteen black steers
averaged 613 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $226. Terry Boys of
Tillsonburg consigned 21 black
heifers that averaged 577 lbs.
and sold for an average price of
$190.86. Ten black heifers averaged
535 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $197. Allan Aitchison of
New Liskeard consigned 52 heifers
that averaged 816 lbs. and sold for
an average price of $172.27 and 26
steers that averaged 820 lbs. and sold
for an average price of $197.64.
Seventeen charolais heifers
averaged 804 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $180.50. Eight
charolais steers averaged 827 lbs.
and sold for an average price of
$206.
Foodgrains Bank lunch now set
Big thanks
The Huron Residential Hospice left the Brussels Four Winds Barn $20,000 richer on Friday
night thanks to the generosity of the 2017 International Plowing Match committee, which is
back donating further proceeds from the match back to the community. The presentation took
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