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The Citizen, 1994-03-30, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30,1994. Brussels Livestock report 1,045 stockers on offer sell on strong trade Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 25 were: fed cattle, 799; cows, 193; veal calves, 171; sheep and goats, 572; stockers, 1,045; and pigs, light run. All classes of cattle sold on a very strong trade at fully steady prices. There were 463 steers on offer selling from $97 to $102 to the high of $111. Nine steers consigned by William Bennett and Sons Farms Ltd., Gorrie, averaging 1418 lbs. sold for an average of $106.92 with sales to $111. Thirty-three steers consigned by Bill Hayden, Goderich, averaging 1539 lbs. sold for an average of $99.42 with sales to $110. Four steers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia, averaging 1540 lbs. sold for an average of $98.77 with sales to $110. Fifteen steers consigned by Carlyle Thomson, Parkhill, averaging 1434 lbs. sold for an average of $98.07 with sales Jr arm to $108.75. Fifteen steers consigned by Ken Eadie, Holyrood, averaging 1541 lbs. sold for $99.15 to a high of $107.50. Forty steers consigned by Keith Griffith, Chatham, averaging 1478 lbs. sold for an average of $99.48 with sales to $106.75. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1504 lbs. sold for an average of $99.39 with sales to $106.75. Twelve steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1407 lbs. sold for an average of $100.22 with sales to $105.50. Ten steers consigned by Terry McCarthy, Dublin, averaging 1342 lbs. sold for an average of $99.87 with sales to $103. Twelve steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1411 lbs. sold for an average of $98.34 with sales to $102.75. There were 321 heifers on offer selling from $97 to $102 to the high of $105.25. Seven heifers consigned by Ira R. Martin, Wingham, averaging 1124 lbs. sold for an average of $97.41 with sales to $105.25. Fifteen heifers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1135 lbs. sold for an average of $95.46 with sales to $103. Five heifers consigned by Tom Feeney, Dublin, averaging 1222 lbs. sold for an average of $97.30 with sales to $101. Three heifers consigned by Jim Holm, Ayton, averaging 1130 lbs. sold for an average of $97.03 with sales to averaging 660 lbs. sold for an average of $112 to the high of $114. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $170 to $200; 50 - 79 lbs., $134 to $193; 80 - 94 lbs., $134 to $145; and over 95 lbs., $54 to $124. Goats sold $54 to $167.50. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $127 to $145; 500 - 599 lbs., $74.50 to $147; 600 - 699 lbs., $108 to $138.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $100 to $126.50; and 800 lbs. and over, $99 to $113.25. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $103 to $134.50; 400 - 499 lbs., $109 to $140; 500 - 599 lbs., $101 to $136.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $101 to $127.75; and 700 lbs. and over, $94.50 to $120.50. $101. Five heifers consigned by x*— Mel Lyons, Lucknow, averaging [ , OMAF adjusts field services The very rapid rate of change in the agricultural industry and rural community is generating many challenges for the clients the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural affairs serves and hence for the Ministry as well. Some of the most significant factors behind these challenges are changing consumer demands, increased global competition and hence the need for rapid adoption of new technology and the broad based support for an integrated approach in addressing agriculture and rural societal needs. Farmers have said, through an extensive survey conducted last year, that they need more specialized production, financial information and training to be competitive. The rural community is calling for renewal and growth, developed from within. Society in general is demanding a cleaner and more sustainable environment. In response to these challenges, and the Ministry's leadership role in addressing them, it announced the following changes to improve services to farm and rural clients: • An increased number of field staff will hold Commodity Advisor renamed to Rural Community Advisor, to reflect the Ministry’s strong commitment to Rural Development. • Agricultural Representatives will take on the additional responsibility of providing financial advice to rural businesses in addition to their general extension, needs assessment and local program co- H. McClinchey and B. Worsell receive offering at Knox United Continued from page 7 then Rev. Ross gave the meditation entitled "The Hosanna Parade". The Sacrament of Holy Com­ munion took place. Hymn "Let Us Break Bread Together" was sung. The Communion Service was read alternately and everyone received communion. The offering was received by Harold McClinchcy and Bob Worsell and for the Sunday School by Chris Millian and Leanne Vincent, then dedicated in song. Closing hymn "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna" was sung. Rev. Ross pronounced the benediction and the singing of the Amens concluded the service. Good Friday service will be at Knox United Church, Auburn at 10 a.m. Heather Smith of London Conference office will share the monologue entitled "The Woman at the Cross". The Sunday School "Country Supper" will be held on Wednes­ day, April 6 in the Knox Church basement. Contact Laura May Chamney or Shirley Andrews for tickets. positions including Dairy, Beef,ordination roles. Swine, Sheep, Soil & Crop and All staff will continue to take Horticulture to focus on advanced environmental impact into production technology combined consideration when providing with an increased emphasis on farm financial or production advice. business management.Ministry staff will participate in • Business Management Advisors extensive training over the next few located across the province will months to increase their skills level develop and implement programs to meet their new roles and to improve the business practices of challenges outlined above. farms and other rural business Locally, in the Huron field office, operators.ministry services and programs will • The position of Rural be provided as follows, effective Organization Specialist has been April 5. Field Staff serving Huron County Name Location Field Services Manager Jim O'Toole Clinton Agricultural Representative Bob Humphries Clinton Beef Advisor John Pickering London Business Management Advisor Brian Hall Clinton Dairy Advisor Dennis Martin Clinton Engineer Harold House Clinton Goat Advisor Anita O'Brien Kingston Horticulture Crop Advisor John Gardiner London Pest Management Advisors Tom Hartman Clinton Richard Parry Stratford Poultry Advisor Diane Spratt Arkell Rural Community Advisors Jane Muegge Clinton Meg Penstone (on educational leave) Sheep Advisor Bill McCutcheon Fergus Soil and Crop Advisor Alan McCallum Clinton Swine Advisor John Bancroft Clinton Additional Staff District Co-ordinator, Crop Insurance Sam Bradshaw Clinton Environmental Farm Plan George Thompson Clinton BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS Purchasing a vehicle ] is a big decision! Let us help you make the right one! GARRY WOODCOCK Quality Cars & Trucks We Can Save You Money Drive A Little - Save A Lot jj^^ONTGOMERY; LUCKNOW 528-2813*^ 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 SAT. APRIL 2 10 a.m. Stockers Sale in respect for Good Friday. BRUSSELS 887-6461 1258 lbs. sold for an average of $98.58 with sales to $101. Two heifers consigned by Irvin Scherbarth, Monkton, averaging 1120 lbs. sold for an average of $99.89 with sales to $100.25. Seven heifers consigned by Lloyd Alexander, Cargill, averaging 1080 lbs. sold for an average of $96.66 with sales to $99.50. There were 193 cows on offer selling from $62 to $71 to he high of $87.50. One cow consigned by Lome Alton, Auburn, weighing 1520 lbs. sold for $72.75. One cow consigned by Art Murray, Dublin, weighing 1600 lbs. sold for $69. One cow consigned by Dutchdream Farms, Atwood, weighing 1470 lbs. sold for $68.50. There were 171 veal on offer selling from $70 to $90.50 to the high of $117.50. Three veal consigned by Mark Pfeffer, Clifford, averaging 597 lbs. sold for an average of $90.92 with sales to $117.50. Three veal consigned by Miller & Darlow, Wingham, averaging 590 lbs. sold "for an average of $98.65 with sales to $116.50. 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