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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-01-05, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,1994. Brussels Livestock rejjort Martin steers average $98.39 with high of $107.25 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Dec. 31, 1993 were: fed cattle, 455; cows, 'll-, veal calves and sheep and goats, light run due to weather. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling on a strong active trade. Cows sold $1 higher. There were 283 steers on offer selling from $95 to $100 to the high of $107.25. Fourteen steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels, averaging 1295 lbs. sold for an average of $98.39 with sales to $107.25. Forty steers consigned by Don McAlpin, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1356 lbs. sold for an average of $97.95 with sales to $105.25. Fourteen steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1568 lbs. sold for an average of $96.16 with sales to $103. Eleven steers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1313 lbs. sold for an average of $94.27 with sales to $102.75. Thirteen steers consigned by Atkinson Farms Ltd., Shelburne, averaging 1449 lbs. sold for an average of $96.42 with sales to $102.75. Eighteen steers consigned by County Line Farms, Chesley, averaging 1378 lbs. sold for an average of $95.80 with sales to $102. There were 170 heifers on offer selling from $95 to $100 to the high of $102.50. Six heifers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels, averaging 1103 lbs. sold for an average of $96.33 with sales to $102.50. Twelve heifers consigned by Russel Campbell, Fullarton, averaging 1080 lbs. sold for an average of $94.82 with sales to $100.75. Seventeen heifers consigned by G. A. Stewart Farms, Ripley, averaging 1130 lbs. sold for an average of $96.20 with sales to $100. Three heifers consigned by Calvin Semple, Ethel, averaging 1303 lbs. sold for an average of $95.75 with sales to $99.25. Seven heifers consigned by De Weerd Farms Inc., Stratford, averaging 1102 lbs. sold for an average of $96.16 with sales to $99. Forty-one heifers consigned by Francis Lynch, Loretta, averaging 1248 lbs. sold for an average of $96.03 with sales to $98.75. There were 77 cows on offer selling from $57 to $69 to the high of $72. Two cows consigned by Jack Flannagan, Dublin, averaging 1295 lbs. sold for an average of $68.83 with sales to $71. Six cows consigned by Bill Sproul, Auburn, averaging 1402 lbs. sold for an average of $65.99 with sales to $69. Four cows consigned by John Winger, Palmerston, averaging 1075 lbs. sold for an average of $61.75 with sales to $67.50. Ont, to reform planning and dev, system The Ontario government is speeding up the planning system, providing better protection for the environment and giving more local control over development to municipalities, says Paul Klopp, MPP for Huron. Mr. Klopp made the statements as part of the government's response to the Commission on Planning and Development Reform, headed by former Toronto mayor John Sewell. The commission, which was set up by the government in 1991, spent two years consulting with people across the province at all levels. An open meeting was held in Wingham as part of the consultation. It submitted its final report in June. "The Commission reached a consensus on how to reform the system," Paul Klopp said. "It brought builders, developers, municipal leaders and environ­ mentalists together. Now the government intends to go ahead and implement the framework of the commission's report." The commission concluded that Ontario's current planning system is a problem. It is slow, costly and full of duplication, holding up sound development proposals and posing an obstacle to the current economic recovery. In its response to the commission, the government has decided to reform the system from the ground up so that jobs can be created by faster approvals on environmentally appropriate development projects. The province's reforms include three key points: 1) The planning system will be streamlined and speeded up. This will permit environmentally-sound proposals to proceed more quickly, creating jobs in the construction industry and other sectors. The government estimates, for example, that approvals on official plan amendments will be reduced from 18 months to six months. 2) The environment will be better protected through a series of policy statements. These statements will establish policy on river valleys, wildlife habitat and agricultural land. 3) Municipalities will be given greater local control of the development process. In this framework, the provincial government will set policy, municipal governments will make development decisions and the Ontario Municipal Board will resolve disputes. Mr. Klopp said that Huron County is fortunate that all municipalities have been involved in the planning process and are aware of the benefits of good planning. There is an excellent County Planning Department. Huron municipalities should be able to benefit quickly when more of the decision making is assigned to the municipal sector. To implement these reforms, the government will introduce administrative changes to speed up the process, policy statements on land use issues and legislative amendments to put the new system in place. The government has outlined a package of proposals designed to streamline the system: - Specific timeframes will be set for decisions. - Once a decision is made by the province or municipality, or time has expired, appeals can be made directly to the OMB. - Minor variances will no longer be appealed to the OMB. - The Ministry of Municipal Affairs will be given the lead role in planning and will co-ordinate the planning functions of different ministries. - Planning boards will be expanded in Northern Ontario on a voluntary basis. The government has also released a proposed set of land use policy statements, which are based on the commission's recom­ mendations. The public will have the opportunity to comment on the statements during a 90-day consultation period, which begins immediately.. Following the consultation, the government will take into account the advice it receives and make refinements to the policy state­ ments. Legislation is expected to be introduced in the spring of 1994. Blyth parishes donate The total amount of com which has been shipped from Ontario in the 1992-93 year, to aid the hunger of the world, was 22,121 metric tonnes, says Blyth area Food Grain Bank Coordinator Herb Van Amersfoort. That tonnage, plus the amount donated by CIDA will feed 4,000 people for one month, he says. Last winter, several Blyth churches decided to grow a crop of com to be shipped to the Canadian Food Grains Bank. Those involved are the Christian Reformed Church, Roman Catholic, Church of God, Anglican and financial support from the United Church. Many local companies and indi­ viduals donated to the cause. Cana­ dian Agra donated approximately 15 acres; Howson Mills, fertilizer and chemicals; Anton Passichier, cultivating; A. Bos, planting com; Hank Pardus, spraying; B. Halla- han, seeding and combining barley; Wayne Kennedy, combining; Jim Dickson, running grain buggy; J. Bos, hauling com; Jack Nonkes, hauling com; Snells, drying com; John Nesbitt, hauling corn and plowing; Jim Panel, plowing; Fred Myer, plowing; Bruce Roy, com seed; Bob Szusz, barley seed; Fred Van Der Sterre, picking stones, leg work and public relations and Jim Papple, local Food Grains Bank coordinator, advice and helpful hints.CALL BARRY FOR A DEMONSTRATION SEAFORTH 527-0120 7 VacWS (Vt ndt ChiklrW off -fa Oil To Go! Spring crops update set for Jan, 12 By Brian Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County Farmers are invited to this year's Huron Soil and Crop Spring Crops Update to be held on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at the Goderich Township Community Centre in Holmesville beginning at 9:45 a.m. This year's meeting w^l feature Steve Hawkins, an agronomist from Purdue University, Indiana. Steve has done extensive work with starter fertilizers, and fertilizer and manure management. His topic will be "Starter Fertilizers and Fertilizer Efficiency." Jeff Reid, with C & M Seeds, and Jack Campbell with the Ontario Wheat Producers' Marketing Board will be providing an update on "Hard Red Winter Wheat Produc­ tion and Marketing." Brian Doidge, Ridgetown College of Agricultural Technology will be back with his popular "Commodity and Market Update and Outlook". Rob Templeman, Soil and Crop Advisor, Perth County will provide some insight into "Com Hybrid Maturity and Selection". Pre-registration for lunch is required by Friday, Jan. 7 by contacting the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton at 482-3428 or 1-800-265- 5170. Crop reports available By Brian Hall Farm Management Specialist for Huron County The Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association annual reports for the crop trials are now available. The com trials report includes the 1993 summary of the com variety trials conducted by producers in Huron and Perth Counties, and a report of individual co-operator com trials. The summary report has information from 91 plots in Perth and 136 in Huron County. The average yield for the plots in Huron was 120 bushel s/acre. Information included in the report includes standability, moisture index and yield index. Another report that is available is the Huron and Perth Soybean Trials Report which includes a summary of trials and individual plot results. The last report available is the project trials report which includes area cereal variety trial results, wheat fertility trial, Tillage 2000 results, com row width trials, pre­ tillage trials in com, nitrogen rate trials on com, and 1993 weather data. The reports are available by contacting the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food office in Clinton. When calling also ask for your copy of the 1994 Ontario Com, Soybean and Forage Crop Performance Trials reports. For a free catalogue, call: UNICEF Canada 1-800-567-4483 unicef United Nations Children’s Fund SPECIAL NOTICE As of January 3, 1994, Topnotch is pleased to announce that Oldfield Pro Hardware will be the new distributor for Purina Dog & Cat food in the Brussels Area.Bulk Oil For Your Snowmobile $ .95 litre (Bring in your jug) @ skidoo SEAFORTH 527-01 20 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK UPCOMING ~9-S"U- TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS ■ 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs Stocker Cattle Pigs 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. ___________ _ —BRUSSELS 887-6461 ___________________________________________