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The Citizen, 1995-11-01, Page 14CONVEYAIRTAI Easier, Healthier, Safer GRAIN MOVER Ready to Vac!! as low as: $13,100.00* Includes Hoses and Dust Collector System • MSL - Dealer may sell for less authorized dealer Huron Feeding Systems Brussels 519/887-6289 Grand champ This Grand Champion Steer of Corey Rintoul fetches $2 per pound at the Brussels and Area Thanksgiving 4-H Show and Sale. The 1,150 lb. steer was purchased by Len Gamble of Brussels Livestock, a strong supporter of the 4-H Beef Program. Left to right: Mr. McTaggart, judge; Corey Rintoul, RR2, Lucknow; Len Gamble and associate, Brussels Livestock. CFFO supports rail usage yilkliglyyjujj (moils q(C)itk '):Citsr.r7 lat(lOnTE.1)1beltiviar.vil ciao ‘na, 5.04e0 Vall(81JJIMIV? ai.32321i Jab', 6,tftl-fAtit; FIREWOOD FOR SALE BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs Saturday, November 4 11 a.m. Bred Cow Sale Saturday, November 11 10 a.m. Local Calves BRUSSELS 887-6461 M.G.M. TOWNSEND TIRE HAS MOVED! TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: To dispel any myths and rumors, M.G.M. Townsend J. rolling, and will still be able to keep you rolling in the future. As of October 10, 1995 the partnership between George and Matt Townsend and Radford Farm Equipment has regretfully ceased to exist. As of October 11, 1995 all previous accounts, both payables and receivables, have been taken over by Radford Farm Equipment and their bookkeepers. Matt Townsend George Townsend WE HAVE MOVED JUST DOWN THE ROAD g°l'e d1 We I) e to a rac0 LOCI'" IS41 a to Benmiller Co-op 11,0 1-1 ca Co-op Elevator Allboro Truck IJ 1:1 Yard q Hillcreat Restaurant Mullett tO' School eo 4, Cry. Rd. is to Winthrop After Hours Matt 523-9190 George 522-1629 M.G.M. TOWNSEND TIRE COUNTY RD. 15, LONDESBOROUGH 523-4742 PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1995. Brussels Livestock report Ward beef veal reaches $117 high, ave. $110.96 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Oct. 27 were: fed cattle, 840; cows, 267; veal calves, 243; sheep and goats, 53; stockers, 2,861 and pigs, light run. Members of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario have endorsed a policy statement supporting limited public usage of abandoned railroads - but only under clearly spelled out conditions. The CFFO has been grappling with the issue of abandoned railways for several months. Members have been working hard in the Federation's various "think tank" committees to balance the recreational needs of the public against possible negative impacts to landowners regarding trespass, loss of privacy and vandalism. Over time, the balance swung towards a healthy skepticism of schemes to convert old railways to community trails. "We tried to leave some room for public initiatives along these right- of-ways," says Elbert van Donkersgoed. "But over time our discussions revealed there are some strong concerns among our members regarding these corridors." "Big questions exist over cost recovery, maintenance along the trails, and the in,rusion of urban activity into rural settings. The burden of proof for providing the answers is squarely on the shoulders of rails-to-trails advocates." As part of the decision to endorse limited public usage of abandoned railroads, the CFFO adopted a list of acceptable public purposes at its recent provincial board meeting in Milton. According to van Donkersgoed, there are very few opportunities for rail corridors to be assets to rural Ontario in the near term. He says that government can't afford it, with little likelihood that private enterprise will bring many rail The market at Brussels Livestock saw steers and heifers selling $1 - $2 higher. Cows sold steady. On Thursday veal sold on a steady trade. Lambs also sold steady. On Friday stockers sold barely steady. corridors back into usage. Agri-tourism does have a role to play in rural Ontario's future, however. But according to van Donkersgoed, tourism initiatives need to be driven by entrepreneurs, not special interest groups and conservation authorities. "Tourism advocates have a lot of Continued on page 18 There were 567 steers on offer selling from $84 to $89 to the high of $98.75. Forty steers consigned by J. A. McCann and Sons Ltd., Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,431 lbs. sold for an average of $87.13 with sales to $98.75. Eight steers consigned by Jerry Cronin, Dublin, averaging 1,368 lbs. sold for an average of $88.63 with sales to $94.50. Twelve steers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield, averaging 1,355 lbs. sold for an average of $80.43 with sales to $93.25. Twenty-seven steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,269 lbs. sold for an average of $86.05 with sales to $93. Forty-five steers consigned by Russel Halliday, Chesley, averaging 1,366 lbs. sold for an average of $87.59 with sales to $92.75. Three steers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging 1,358 lbs. sold for an average of $86.95 with sales to $92.75. Ten steers consigned by Charles Ready, St. Marys, averaging 1,307 lbs. sold for an average of $88.94 with sales to $92. Four steers consigned by Ricklend Farms Ltd., Auburn, averaging 1,287 lbs. sold for an average of $90.09 with sales to $92. Forty steers consigned by W. B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood, averaging 1,398 lbs. selling to a high of $89.75. Nine steers consigned by Alton O'Neil, Lucan, averaging 1,355 lbs. sold for an average of $86.23 with sales to $89.50. There were 252 heifers on offer selling from $84 to $89 to the high of $91. Nine heifers consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 1,054 lbs. sold for an average of $88.88 with sales to $91. Twenty-four heifers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,155 lbs. sold for an average of $87.36 with sales to $90. Eight heifers consigned by Randy Pentland, Goderich, averaging 1,133 lbs. sold for an average of $84.78 with sales to $88. One heifer consigned by Robert Wanless Sr., Palmerston, weighing 1,330 lbs. sold for $87.75. Two heifers consigned by Aaron Fischer, Ayton, averaging 1,298 lbs. sold for an average of $84.11 with sales to $86.25. Twenty-six heifers consigned by Wm. Alderson, Clifford, averaging 1,258 lbs. sold for an average of $84.10 with sales to $85.50. Seven heifers consigned by Russel and Paul Little, Arthur, averaging 1,149 lbs. sold for an average of $83.77 with sales to $85.50. Four heifers consigned by Lorne W. Reis, Milverton, averaging 1,199 lbs. sold for an average of $79.91 with sales to $85.25. There were 267 cows on offer selling from $35 to $51 to the high of $70. Two cows consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 1,258 lbs. sold for an average of $60.93 with sales to $70. Four cows consigned by Les Young Clifford, averaging 1,278 lbs. sold for an average of $49.54 with sales to $56. One cow consigned by Ron Pentland, Goderich, weighing 1,045 lbs. sold for $55. There were 18 bulls on offer selling from $50 to $55 to the high of $69.50. One Blonde bull consigned by Clayton McClure, Seaforth, weighing 1,895 lbs. sold for $69.50. One Limousin bull consigned by Charles Ready, St. Marys, weighing 2,110 lbs. sold for $68. There were 243 veal on offer selling Holstein - $80 to $95; Beef - $90 to $117. Four veal consigned by Doug Ward, Monkton, averaging 650 lbs. sold for an average of $110.96with sales to $117. Four veal consigned by Blake Lotion, Ripley, averaging 571 lbs. sold for an average of $95.96 with sales to $111. Eight veal consigned by Vern Heise, Bluevale, averaging 652 lbs. sold for an average of $92.53 with sales to $106.50. Lambs, 50 - 80 lbs., sold $120 to $162; 80 - 94 lbs., $111 to $132. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $80.50 to $116.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $90 to $111; 600 - 699 lbs., $81 to $104.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $71.50 to $98.50; 800 - 899 lbs., 70.50 to $97; and 900 lbs. and over, $72 to $109.25. Heifers 300 - 399 lbs., sold $77 to $100; 400 - 499 lbs., $69 to $107.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $76 to $99.25; 600 - 699 lbs., $79 to $101; 700 - 799 lbs., $70 to $90; and 800 lbs. and over, $76 to $89.50.