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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times-Advocate, 2002-11-06, Page 1718 Wednesday, November 6, 2002Exeter Times–Advocate www.mprusso.com VISIT OUR SHOWROOM IN CLINTON! OR CALL FOR A FREE CATALOGUE SUPPLYING CANADIAN COMPANIES WITH QUALITY PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS SINCE 1983 M.P.RUSSO & ASSOCIATES INC. Feds invest in economic growth SEAFORTH — Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle announced a federal govern- ment investment of $320,350 to the Huron Business Development Corporation (HBDC) in Seaforth. Of the total, $250,000 will go to the HBDC’s Community Future Development Corporation’s operations, while $70,350 is for a new knowledge- based initiative supported by the CFDC. “Through providing community eco- nomic development support, loans and advice to businesses in Huron County over the last nine years, the Huron CFDC has had a major impact on the local economy,” Steckle stated. The HBDC is one of 56 Community Futures Development Corporations in Ontario funded by Industry Canada’s Community Futures Program, which delivers a wide range of programs and services to support community eco- nomic development and small business growth. “This funding will enable the HBDC to build on the strengths of the regional economy and create jobs,” says Secretary of State (Rural Development) Andy Mitchell. “Community Futures Development Corporations are a prime example of how the government of Canada works with partners at the local level to foster diversity and encourage the growth of the knowledge-based economy sector.” In the last five years, the CFDC has successfully invested more than $1.7 million through loans and business counselling services to create or main- tain 803 jobs in the area. Last year, the CFDC invested $175,000, contributing to an enhanced business community. “We are delighted with this announcement as it allows us to con- tinue playing a lead role in economic development in this area and work closely with the small business sector to create jobs and new opportunities,” says HBDC president Nancy Hines. Funding for the projects was provid- Work is progressing well at Hayter’s Turkey Products plant 10,000 sq.ft.expansion west of Dashwood.The new part will house larger coolers,freezers and a refrigerated loading dock.(photo/Sandra Forster) Hayter’s expansion Exeter’s Royal Bank celebrated its 30th anniversary in town Oct.30 with a cake cutting celebration.The Exeter branch started in the north end of town and moved to its current digs in 1992.Royal Bank used its Exeter branch for its first experiment with agri-banking.Exeter branch manager Kelly Maidens said the bank continues to grow and its community events are well supported by the bank’s clients.From left are South Huron Chamber of Commerce president Bill Dinney, Maidens,former Exeter Royal Bank manager Bill Carson and South Huron Mayor Rob Morley.The Exeter branch has about 20 employees and hosted a Chamber of Commerce ‘business after five’ event to explain the services it offers.(photo/Scott Nixon) Royal Bank’s 30th Board official elected By Stew Slater SPECIAL TO THE TIMES-ADVOCATE DUBLIN — Ann Marie Nicholson, manager of plant and assessment at the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, has been elected vice-presi- dent of a provincial orga- nization representing top financial administrators within the province’s Catholic school system. Nicholson was elected Oct. 9 at a meeting of the board of directors of the Ontario Catholic School Business Officials Association (OCSBOA). Nicholson will serve for the 2002-03 term. Huron-Perth manage- ment superintendent Gerry Thuss, who serves on OCSBOA’s finance committee, says the elec- tion of Nicholson was indicative of the work she has given to the lobby group over the past sever- al years. "She has been quite active in the organization for quite a few years," Thuss explained. This year’s OCSBOA president is David Visser of the Durham Catholic District School Board. Visser was vice-president last year, and Thuss sug- gested there’s a good like- lihood Nicholson will also be given the chance to seek election as president of the organization within the next few years. Brussels Livestock weekly market report For the week ending Nov. 1. Total Receipts 3857 head of cattle, 429 lambs and goats Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market. The cows sold under pressure. Thursday: The veal traded at prices $2 to $3 lower. The lambs sold on a strong active trade at prices $5 to $10 higher. Friday:All weights and classes of stockers sold at prices steady to last week. Steers There were 764 steers on offer selling from 98 to 102 with sales to 108. Walter McKenzie, Dublin consigned one limo steer weighing 1365 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for 108. His overall consignment of three steers averaged 1537 lbs. for an average of 102.72. One limo steer con- signed by Luke Gingerich, Chesley weighed 1440 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for 106.50. His overall consignment of 11 steers averaged 1489 lbs. for an average of 99.42. Heifers There were 271 heifers on offer selling from 98 to 102 with sales to 106.25. Murray Johnston, Bluevale consigned two limo heifers averaging 1185 lbs. which sold to Highland Packers Ltd. for 103. His overall offering of six heifers averaged 1192 lbs. selling for an average of 97.99. Six heifers consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale averaged 1276 lbs. selling for an average of 98.93 with his top two limo heifers averaging 1275 lbs. selling for 102.75. Amos Wideman, Holyrood consigned one gold heifer weighing 1185 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for 102. Cows There were 326 cows on offer: D1 & D2 Cows 55 - 60, sales to 85; D3 Cows 50 - 55; D4 Cows 40 - 50; A.B.C. Farms, Clinton consigned one hol cow weighing 1375 lbs. which sold to Aylmer Meat Packers for 85. Bulls There were 16 bulls on offer selling from 63.50 to 71 sales to 75. Joe Devereaux, Seaforth consigned one char bull which weighed 1995 lbs. and sold to Dominion Meats for 75. Veal There were 114 head of veal on offer: Beef not enough available to estab- lish a market. Holstein: 100 - 110; Plain Holstein 70 - 80; John L. Miller, Lucknow consigned one sim veal steer weighing 735 lbs. which sold to Newmarket Meats for 118. One grey veal steer con- signed by George Ducharme, Dashwood weighed 630 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for 110.50. Mike Campbell, Walton consigned one hol veal steer weighing 685 lbs. which sold to Newmarket Meats for 110. Lambs under 50 lbs. 25 - 57.50; 50 - 65 lbs. 122.50 - 157; 65 - 80 lbs. 106 - 158; 80 - 95 lbs. 106 - 127; 95 - 110 lbs. 107 - 118; 110 lbs. and over 90 - 95. Goats $30 - $97. Sheep 25 - 50. Stocker Steers under 400 lb. 90 - 127; 400 - 500 lbs. 93 - 139; 500 - 600 lbs. 99 - 131.50; 600 - 700 lbs. 90 - 128; 700 - 800 lbs. 100 - 118; 800 - 900 lbs. 96 - 117.75; 900 - 1000 lbs. 79.50 - 115.75; over 1000 lbs. 103.50 - 114. Heifers 300 - 400 lbs. 91 - 121. 400 - 500 lbs. 108 - 139; 500 - 600 lbs. 89.50 - 120; 600 - 700 lbs. 85 - 114; 700 - 800 lbs. 96 - 120.75; 800 - 900 lbs. 88 - 117.75; Over 900 lbs. 101.50 - 114.75. EXETER – On Oct. 22 at 2 p.m., Huron OPP were called to the Saan Store on Main St., Exeter about a shoplifter. Police report a 13-year- old female allegedly took some clothing from the shelves. The items were recovered and the youth was charged with theft under $5,000. She will appear in Goderich court Dec. 5. POLICE BRIEFS 13-year-old girl charged with shoplifting