HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-02-23, Page 23Brussels Livestock report
Steers and heifers up $1
Sales at Brussels Livestock for
the week ending Feb. 18 were: fed
cattle, 521; cows, 248; veal calves,
143; sheep and goats, 38; Stockers,
589; and pigs, light run.
Steers and heifers at Brussels
Livestock sold on a strong trade at
prices $1 higher. Cows traded $2
higher.
There were 291 steers on offer
selling from $95 to $100 to the
high of $113.75. Six steers
consigned by Paul Johnston,
Bluevale, averaging 1395 lbs. sold
for an average of $103.85 with
sales to $113.75. Eight steers
consigned by Ed Jones, Ayton,
averaging 964 lbs. sold for an
average of $106.02 with sales to
$108.
Thirteen steers consigned by
Cleason Martin, Kenilworth,
averaging 1395 lbs. sold for an
average of $99.58 with sales to
$108. Three steers consigned by
Brian McIlroy, Gowanstown,
averaging 1350 lbs. sold for an
average of $100.46 with sales to
$104.25. Two steers consigned by
Carl Rohfrietsch, Stratford,
averaging .1155 lbs. sold for an
average of $101.05 with sales to
$103.75. Thirty-seven steers
consigned by Gerald Giesel,
Elmira, averaging 1515 lbs. sold
for an average of $97.15 with sales
to $103.75.
Eight steers consigned by Martin
Metske, Lucknow, averaging 1381
lbs. sold for an average of $92.34
with sales to $102.25. Two steers
consigned by Jeff Leitch, Goderich,
averaging 1405 lbs. sold for an
MP announces student
employment program
"Once again this summer the
federal government is offering
summer employment for students at
the post-secondary level",
announced Paul Steckle, Member
of Parliament for Huron-Bruce.
Students seeking career-oriented
employment with the Government
of Canada may do so through the
Career-Oriented Summer Employ
ment Program (COSEP).
Through COSEP, post-secondary
students will obtain valuable public
sector experience in their field of
study through federal departments
and agencies. Opportunities will be
presented in every province and
territory.
"To be eligible for a COSEP job,
one must be registered full time at a
university, community college,
CEGEP or technical institute"
explained Mr. Steckle, "and must
be planning to return to school full
Colborne council applies for federal grant
average of $97.83 with sales to
$100.25. Three steers consigned by
Doug Gallaugher, Shelburne,
averaging 1370 lbs. sold for an
average of $98.26 with sales to
$99.75. Twelve steers consigned by
Schmidt Brook Farms Inc.,
Woodstock, averaging 1413 lbs.
sold for an average of $95.61 with
sales to $99.75.
There were 220 heifers on offer
selling from $95 to $100 to the
high of $104.25. Six heifers
consigned by Fred Middleton,
OMAF offers night course
By Brian Hall
Farm Management Specialist
for Huron County
For producers who need to obtain
their Grower Pesticide Safety
Certificate,, but have difficulty
finding time to take one of the day
courses being offered, the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
office in Clinton is offering an
evening course.
The course will be on two
evenings: Tuesday, March 22 and
Stephen Twp. receives
jobsOntario funding
The Township of Stephen will
receive up to $38,000 through
jobsOntario for sewage forcemain
construction, Paul Klopp MPP
announced Feb. 8. The total cost of
the project is $55,620. "A
forcemain is needed to convey raw
time in the fall."
For students who are interested in
participating in the program,
applications are available at the
student placement office in their
post-secondary institution or you
may contact your local Canada
Employment Centre. For listing of
CEC centre in Huron-Bruce contact
Paul Steckle's constituency office,
at 30 Victoria St. N., Goderich,
Ontario, 1-800-465-1726, local
524-6938.
The deadline for these
applications is Feb. 28. As there are
over 50,000 applicants each year
for approximately 5,000 job
vacancies, it is advised that
completing an application form
does not guarantee employment.
"I encourage all students to take
this opportunity for employment
through the COSEP program" said
Mr. Steckle.
Clinton, averaging 1098 lbs. sold
for an average of $101.63 with
sales to $104.25. Five heifers
consigned by John Gallaugher,
Mansfield, averaging 1126 lbs. sold
for an average of $95.71 with sales'
to $101.75. Forty-six heifers
consigned by G. A. Stewart Farms,
Ripley, averaging 1178 lbs. sold for
an average of $99.11 with sales to
$101.75. One heifer consigned by
Hammond Bros., Monkton,
weighing 1200 lbs. sold for $100.
Two heifers consigned by Fred
Wednesday, March 23 from
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Seminar
Room at the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food building,
Clinton.
The cost for the course is $40.
Participants may obtain a course
manual when they register, prior to
the course.
To register, call the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
office in Clinton at 482-3428 or
1-800-265-5170.
sewage from the Township of
Stephen for treatment at the Grand
Bend treatment plant," said Paul
Klopp MPP Huron.
"This announcement underlines
the government's commitment to
protect the environment, conserve
our water resources and create jobs
for people in this area," said Paul
Klopp. "This job will help give
Huron County the services and
stability needed to attract new
industry and to plan for managed
growth."
This year jobsOntario has
committed $350 million to about
190 water and sewage projects
across the province. With
municipal contributions, the total
capital commitment will be about
$755 million and will help create
an estimated 13,000 person-years
of employment in construction and
related industries.
The $350 million represents the
province's financial commitment to
these projects over the next two
years, 1994 and 1995. Most
projects will be completed in 1997.
The Municipal Assistance Program
is administered for the province by
the Ontario Clean Water Agency.
The agency is one of the
cornerstones of the provincial
government's comprehensive
investment in economic renewal.
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on strong trade
Pushelberg, Stratford, averaging
1040 lbs. sold for an average of
$95.04 with sales to $99. Seven
heifers consigned by Ross Corbett,
Exeter, averaging 1107 lbs. sold for
an average of $94.06 with sales to
$98.
There were 248 cows on offer
selling from $59 to $68 to the high
of $86.50. Four cows consigned by
Steve Howard, Lucknow, averag
ing 1305 lbs. sold for an average
$72.92 with sales to $86.50. Two
cows consigned by Hank
Huigenbos, Wingham, averaging
1,000 lbs. sold for an average of
$74.72 with sales to $86. Twelve,
cows consigned by Bert Fisher
Farms, Atwood, averaging 1058
lbs. sold for an average of $68.81
with sales to $84.
There were 143 veal on offer
selling from $70 to $98 to the high
of $126. Three veal consigned by
John Vanderwal, Brunner,
averaging 583 lbs. sold for an
Barn ventilation vital
By John Bancroft
Farm Management Specialist
for Huron County
Ventilation of a hog bam plays a
very important role in the
performance achieved within the
barn. Monitoring the barn
environment and using the proper
equipment is vital for ventilation.
In order to update swine producers
and exchange ideas on swine
ventilation, a workshop is being
held in Clinton.
On Wednesday, March 2, from
9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food office in Clinton, a Swine
Dogs dangerous for deer
The Ministry of Natural
Resources is encouraging dog
owners in Huron and Perth
Counties to keep their dogs under
control. Current snow conditions
make deer vulnerable to attacks
from dogs.
"Deep snow covered with an icy
crust allows dogs to run on top of
the crust, while deer flounder in the
snow," says Bob Pegg, Conserva
tion Officer in MNR's Wingham
Area office. "Under these
conditions, dogs will catch and kill
the deer. We encourage anyone
who sees dogs running deer to
contact a conservation officer at an
MNR office."
It is an offence under the Game
and Fish Act for anyone to allow a
dog to run at large during the
closed season for deer. If a dog is
average of $102.07 with sales to
$110.50. One veal consigned by
Wayne Brillinger, Ayton, weighing
540 lbs. sold for $110. One veal
consigned by Warren Becker,
Ayton, weighing 700 lbs. sold for
$108.
Lambs: under 50 lbs., sold $139
to $148; over 50 lbs., $129 to $155.
Stockers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold
$111 to $138.50; 500 - 599 lbs.,
$121 to $135.50; 600 - 699 lbs.,
$111 to $131; 700 - 799 lbs., $108
to $120; and 800 lbs. and over, $95
to $113.50.
Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $118
to $123; 400 - 499 lbs., $100.50 to
$123; 500 - 599 lbs., $107 to
$126.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $106 to
$113.50; and 700 lbs. and over, $99
to $115.25.
arm
Ventilation Workshop will be
conducted. The program will be
devoted to discussion of some of
the newer ideas and equipment
used in swine barns and also
specific ventilation problems. The
workshop leaders will be Harry
Huffman and Franklin Kains,
OMAF Engineers.
Topics will include monitoring
the environment, air inlets,
thermostats, recirculation, heating
and case studies.
To pre-register, send a cheque for
$15 payable to the "Farm
Management Extension Fund" to
the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
and Food office in Clinton.
found running deer, it may be shot
by a'conservation officer.
Mr. Pegg says that conservation
officers are investigating a number
of incidents of dogs chasing deer.
In some areas, packs of "wild" dogs
are attacking deer. "Wild" dogs,
which are likely domestic pets that
have been abandoned in the
countryside, are a threat to
livestock as well as to wildlife.
"The deep snow we've had this
year is making it difficult for deer
to access their feeding areas," Mr.
Pegg says. "Does are also getting
heavy with fawn at this time of
year, and their fat reserves are
getting depleted. There is enough
natural food for the deer, but the
stress of being harassed by dogs
may cause some does to abort their
fawns."
Colborne Township council held
its regular meeting at the Colborne
Township Community Hall on
Tuesday, Feb. 15.
Council adopted a resolution
which requested the clerk complete
an application for the Canada/
Ontario Infrastructure Works
requesting approval for a new
municipal office and council
chambers for the township. Council
had previously been informed that
they would receive a combined
grant in the amount of $97,559
from the federal and provincial
governments for capital works
projects.
Council enacted a by-law to
rezone the properly al Norih Part of
Block 'E' of Tilman Behrens to
General Agriculture-Special Zone
(AG 1-10) and Natural Environment
(NE1) and the property of Ray
Dcsjardine to Agricultural Small
Holding-Special Zone (AG4-7) and
Natural Environment (NE1). The
rezoning had been a condition of
severance. Councillor Desjardine
had declared a conflict of interest
concerning this item.
A decision on the application of
Jeff Fisher and Hugh Burgsma to
rezone the Benmiller Heights
Subdivision from Village
Residential (Medium Density)
(VR2-1) to Village Residential
(Low Density) (VR1) was deferred
in order that more information
could be obtained regarding the
capacity of the water system and
sewage treatment plant.
The road superintendent was
instructed to prepare a report
showing the cost of paving the
boundary road from Auburn to Nile
and also showing the projected cost
over the next 10 years for mainten
ance on the road in its present state.
Council approved annual
memberships to the Ontario Good
Roads Association in the amount of
$110 and the Association of
Cemeteries of Ontario in the
amount of $118.77.
A resolution from the Regional
Municipality of Niagara sent to the
Federal Minister of Transportation
in regard to renewed commitment
to the Great Lakes shipping
industry and the St. Lawrence
Seaway was endorsed by council.
Clerk John Stewart advised
council that the interim tax notices
had been mailed Feb. 14 and the
due dale for the interim payment is
Thursday, March 31. A penalty of
one per cent per month will be
added to all late payments.
The Planning Advisory Commit
tee will hold a public meeting on
Tuesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. for
the Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning By-law Amendment
applications of Ernie and Sharon
Marshall, Part Lot 8, cone. 8. The
meeting was rescheduled from Jan.
18 which had been cancelled due to
weather conditions.
The next regularly scheduled
council meeting is Tuesday, March
1 at 8 p.m. at the Colborne
Township Community Hall.
:W BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK
Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd.
UPCOMING SALES
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TUESDAYS
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
9 a.m. Finished
Cattle & Cows
9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves
Veals followed
by Goats
Sheep & Lambs
10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle
1:00 p.m. Pigs
THURS. MARCH 17 & 24 Easter Lamb & Goat
Sales will follow the regular 9 a.m. Veal Sale.
SAT. APRIL 2 10 a.m. Stockers Sale in respect
for Good Friday.
BRUSSELS 887-6461