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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1998-10-14, Page 11Fed. of Ag, calls for halt to rural school closures .11•••=••••• PEOPLE WHO READ NEWSPAPERS ARE STUDENTS WITH BETTER GRADES It all starts with Newspapers "" , "," "*/ 7 ,kU Finished Cattle & Cows Bob Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs Stocker Cattle THURSDAYS 8:30 a.m. FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Pigs Oct. 24 - Local Calves - 10 a.m. Oct. 28 - Vaccinated Sale - 11 a.m. ,W ' ,‘/.// ' j r4 PP/I / Aar // / /, 4 Roundup Ready Soybeans 2601R 2701R 2801 R Corn Varieties Available N17-05 2555 BT 3030 BT 4064 4046 Roundup Ready S14-M7 BRUSSELS AGROMART LTD. Terra Agromart Group • Fertilizer • Seed • Crop Protection Products • Custom Application • Soil Testing • GPS Mapping • Nutrient Management Plans TEL: 887-6273 FAX: 887-6150 oundup eady TM Order your seed early These varieties are now available FOR SERVICE AND QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST! THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1998. PAGE 11. Brussels Livestock report Fed steer, heifers prices fall The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Oct. 9 were: fed cattle, 579; cows, 252; veal and bob calves, 495; lambs, 259; stockers, 1,925. The fed steers and heifers sold at prices $2 lower, with the cows selling steady to last week. Veal sold on a strong active trade. Lambs sold steady. All classes of stockers sold on a steady market. There were 321 steers on offer selling from $84 to $88 to the high of $97. Fourteen steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,447 lbs. sold for an average of $85.34 with sales to $89.35. Nine steers consigned by Brian Bearss, St. Marys, averaging 1,279 lbs. sold for an average of $86.15 with sales to $88.50. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brooks Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1,379 lbs. sold for an average of $83.79 with sales to $87.85. Four steers consigned by Percy Bros., Holyrood, averaging 1,438 lbs. sold for an average of $83.16 with sales to $87.75. One steer consigned by Elmer Herron, Tara, weighing 1,290 lbs. sold for $87.50. Thirty-five steers consigned by Clarence Martin, Mount Forest, averaging 1,189 lbs. sold for an average of $82.69 with sales to $87. Eleven steers consigned by Leslie Knight, Brussels, averaging 1,460 lbs. sold for an average of $80.50 with sales to $87. Two steers consigned by Dave Paul, Kirkton, averaging 1,512 lbs. sold for an average of $81.03 with sales to $86.75. Four steers consigned by Herb Hertzberger, Hanover, averaging 1,233 lbs. sold for an average of $85.31 with sales to $86.70. Eleven steers consigned by Rodger Benedict, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,309 lbs. sold for an average of If you're considering purchasing property, the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is offering a new service that may help. The Property Advisory Service, designed for potential buyers and real estate agents interested in property within the Maitland watershed, is being launched by the MVCA in October. The Property Advisory Service provides clients with a detailed report highlighting environmental information and outlining any development concerns on a specific property. The location of flood prone areas, information on Crops variable Continued from page 1 been planted, at a time when only half is in the ground. "The recent rains have been ben- eficial," said Hall, "but we don't need a lot of heat. A good look in the fall is not usually the best wheat in the spring. We want some top growth, but not a carpet." That top growth has also been seen in hay fields though Hall said it is not necessarily a concern. "Alfalfa can be cut after the first hard frost as it is good for extra feed. Some fields are looking really good. They are starting to flower again, but farmers should wait until after the frost." $84.34 with sales to $86.25. There were 231 heifers on offer selling from $84 to $88 to the high of $94. Thirty-three heifers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,152 lbs. sold for an average of $85.66 with sales to $94. Twenty-three heifers consigned by Bill Haines, Wingham, averaging 1,272 lbs. sold for an average of $87.81 with sales to $92. Twenty-nine heifers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,237 lbs. sold for an average of $84.51 with sales to $90. Thirty-four heifers consigned by Carl Stanley, Lucknow, averaging 1,358 lbs. sold for an average of $81.66 with sales to $90. Eight heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1,256 lbs. sold for an average of $83.65 with sales to $87.50. Ten heifers consigned by Ken McAlpine, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,325 lbs. sold for an average of $85.89 with sales to $87.25. Three heifers consigned by Russel Kernighan, Goderich, averaging 1,278 lbs. sold for an average of $85.08 with sales to $86.75. Twenty-seven heifers consigned by Flynn Farms Clinton Ltd., Clinton, averaging 1,156 lbs. sold for an average of $80.14 with sales to $86.25. Six heifers consigned by John A. Elliott, Ripley, averaging 1,114 lbs. sold for an average of $84.09 with sales to $85.85. There were 252 cows on offer selling: DI and D2 cows sold $51 to $55 to high of $67; D3, $48 to $51; D4 cows, $43 to $48. Two holstein cows consigned by John Miller, St. Pauls Station, averaging 1,433 lbs. sold for an average of $54.65 with sales to $67. Two holstein cows consigned by Alex Nichol, Atwood, averaging 1,143 lbs. sold for an average of sections of a property that may ,be regulated by the MVCA, and details of land use restrictions are examples of the types of information included in a Property Advisory Service report. Reports will also contain either a map or a copy of an air photo showing relevant development and environmental information. The MVCA has launched his $54.73 with sales to $63. Five limousin cows consigned by Jamie Ready, St. Marys, averaging 1,440 lbs. sold for an average of $56.15 with sales to $57.50. There were 13 bulls on offer selling from $54.50 to $63 to the high of $66.50. One black bull consigned by Cliff Campbell, Stratford, weighing 1,885 lbs. sold for $65. One limousin bull consigned by Phillip Dammeier, Listowel, weighing 1,580 lbs. sold for $63.50. There were 220 veal on offer selling: Beef, $90 to $135.50; Holstein, $85 to $100; Plain Holstein, $60 to $85. Two veal consigned by Richard Horst, Listowel, averaging 730 lbs. sold for an average of $135.26 with sales to $135.50. One veal consigned by Carl De Groot, Orton, weighing 670 lbs. sold for $127.50. Seven veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 706 lbs. sold for an average of $104.08 with sales to $121. There were 221 lambs on offer. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $146 to $167.50; 65 - 79 lbs., $95 to $148; 80 - 94 lbs., $111 to $132.50; 95 - 110 lbs., $101 to $114; 1101bs. and over, $70 to $100. Sheep sold $35 to $57.50. Goats sold $24 to $120 per head. Steers, under 400 lbs. sold $101 to $150; 400 - 499 lbs., $103 to $128; 500 - 599 lbs., $104 to $126.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $97.75 to $119.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $93 to $109; 800 - 899 lbs., $87.75 to $108; 900 lbs. and over, $85.85 to $102.25. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., $101 to $122; 400 - 499 lbs., $103 to $119; 500 - 599 lbs., $100.50 to $116; 600 - 699 lbs., $84.50 to $110; 700 - 799 lbs., $83.50 to $101.75; 800 - 899 lbs., $85 to $92.25; 900 lbs. and over, $80.50 to $88.50. Plain stockers sold $50 to $65. new service in response to the numerous requests for property information that the Authority receives. John Brum, environ- mental planning technician with the MVCA, reports that he frequently hears from potential buyers who want to know if a property is located in a flood plain or if there are any restrictions on building on a Continued on page 20 The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is calling on the Harris government to place a moratorium on planned rural school closures throughout the province, until a thorough impact assessment has been conducted. It is imperative that the provincial government develop a comprehensive rural education strategy to help direct local school board planning. "School boards, provincial officials, and rural residents must work together to provide a rational, systematic approach to this important issue, and to decide on acceptable solutions," says OFA Executive Committee member and former municipal councillor Ron Bonnett. In developing its funding formula for school closures, the government has not recognized the special circumstances surrounding rural schools. Local school boards have been given until Dec. 31 to submit proposals for closures. "Although the government's funding formula provides for 'consultation' with the affected communities regarding the impact of the closure on their social, educational and economic life, it simply does not give enough time for rural residents to discuss the issue thoroughly," says OFA President Ed Segsworth. "Rural schools are part of the social fabric of a community," he adds. "Rural residents need time to present their views and concerns to local school boards. School boards are moving too fast, and need to slow down and assess what they are doing more carefully." In addition, the funding formula does not address rural concerns. "Rural schools serve a multi- purpose need in the farming community," adds Bonnett. "We would like to know if anyone has carefully assessed the cumulative cost associated with an agricultural community losing its community centre, its recreation centre, adult learning centre and community hall." The Ontario government has identified that meeting students' needs is a top priority, but no one seems to consider that rural students already spend too much time commuting on school buses. "With iocal school closures, what will this mean?" Bonnett asks, "How can students be expected to perform well when they are forced to commute for several hours a day?" The OFA is calling on the provincial government to develop a rural education strategy to address these important concerns. MVCA launches property service