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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1995-10-18, Page 22 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, October 18. 11$$5 Agriculture J 4-H News Power of Produce club begins BY LINDA VOGELS Last Wednesday, Oct. 11, the St. Columban 4-H members began the club, 'The Power of Produce'. Out leaders are Diane Elston and Anne Murray. We voted for our Executive. They are: Jonathon Elston. President; Michelle Flanagan, vice-president; Meagan Nolan, secretary; and Linda Vogels, press reporter. At the meeting we talked about different kinds of fruit and vegetables. Vegenators enjoy chilled peach soup On Oct. 10 the Vegenators met for their second meeting at Mrs. Bach's house. Jennifer O'Rourke, president, started off the meeting with the 4-H pledge then asked for the secretary's and press reporter's notes. We then made chilled peach soup and salad with herbed buttermilk dressing. While it was cooling, we had a quiz about fruits and vegetables (past and present). It is fun learning about fruits and vegetables. On Tuesday we met at the home of Joan Wood. Tuesday, Oct. 3 was our first 4-H club meeting. We started our meeting by playing a.game to learn everybody's name. We discussed what we were going to do for our six meetings. At the end of our six meetings we have an achievement program where our parents come to see what we have done. For the rest of the nights we will cook something from our books. Our President is Jennifer O'Rourke, Vice -President is Jill McKichen and Secretary is Stephanie Bach. Our press reporters are Katie Thomas and Marci DeGroof and our leaders are Hilda Bach and Joan Wood. Pool safety first activity of Seaforth 4-H club BY MELISSA VANBAKEL The first meeting of the. Seaforth I 4-H Club was held on Oct. 2 at 7 pm. The meeting opened with the 4-H pledge. Members filled out enrolment cards. Everyone introduced themselves at the roll call. The first activity was on pool safety. Everyone had to decide what safety rules applied. As the meeting proceeded, members judged four pens: Then the junior leader, Janet Vanden Hoven, explained the five executive position responsibilities. The members then played a game, planned by Janet. The officers election was held. Results were: President - Michael Van Bakel, vice- Katelyn Cannon, secretary - Melissa de Vries, press reporter -Melissa Van Bakel. The meeting closed at 9 pm with a snack. The second meeting of the Seaforth 1 4-H Club was held on Oct. 9 at 10 ant. The meeting opened with the 4-H pledge. Member Denise Krcutzwiser read the minutes from the last meeting. All members read their answers to the roll call: Name one tip for outdoor bicycle safety. The members then voted on a group name. Winning it was 'Think Safety'. The 4-H members watched a movie on bicycle safety. The members proceeded outside to judge four bikes. Do you know your signs as a cyclist? That was the question all members answered. Briefly, leader Gorda Vanden Hoven went over the parts of a bicycle with all members. The meeting closed at 12 pm with a snack. DAVID SCOTT PHOTO 100,000 BUSHELS OF CORN - was piled at the W.G. Thompson mill east of Seaforth on Monday. The huge pile of dried corn was from area farmers who recently took off their crops. Wheat producers to receive payments Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) 1995-96 initial payments for all grades of wheat and amber durum wheat have been increased, announced Agriculture and Agri -Food Minister Ralph Goodale Oct. 6. These increases reflect the significant improvement in worldwide wheat prices since CWB initial payments for the current crop year were established Aug. 1 by the federal government. The increases will be effective Oct. 16, 1995. Producers who have delivered wheat and amber durum wheat to the CWB between Aug. 1 and Oct. 15 will receive adjustment payments in the mail. The adjustment payments will be mailed the week of Oct. 30, 1995. The world supply of wheat is at a record low because of a gradual decline in world wheat - growing acreage and poor yields in the last five years. 'The tight supplies and less subsidization by other countries are bolstering our prices. I am happy to see more money going sooner into the hands of farmers,' said Goodale. The initial payment is guaranteed by the federal government and is made to producers when they deliver their grain. The payment represents a reasonable portion of the expected total returns on all sales during the entire crop year. Any money left owing to producers from the sale of their grain after the close of the crop year, and after all CWB operating costs are deducted, is issued as an interim and/or final payment. Local steers sold at 'Brussels stockyard Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Oct. 13: Fed cattle, 478; cows, 141; veal calves, 199; sheep and goats, 111; stockers, 2315; pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw steers and heifers selling on a good strong active trade. Cows sold $1-2 higher on the top end. Bulls sold on a higher trade. Veal sold $2-3 higher. Lambs sold on a strong trade. On Friday, stockers sold steady to last week. There were 328 steers on offer selling from 80.00 to 84.00 to the high of 92.75. Ten steers consigned by Terry McCarthy, Dublin, averaging 1311 lbs sold for an average of 82.39 with sales to 90.50. Two heifers consigned by Brian McClure, Seaforth, averaging 1048 lbs gin 1119 uttt;S* SI IP DAVID SCOTT PHOTO WINNING PORK CARCASSES - These winning pork car- casses were on display at the 150th Seaforth Fall Fair recently. Both the winning beef ,and pork carcasses were sold to the highest bidders during auctions at the fair. Carcass competition held The 1995 edition of the Huron Beef Producers' Association Carcass Competition was held on September 13 and 27. The purpose of the competition was to provide a practical opportunity for a producer to gain a better understanding of the beef grading system and the evaluation of live market cattle. The twenty-six contestant animals were shown live at Brussels Livestock and comments were given by OMAFRA's weigh and vim inspector, Bob McKill. Scott Bothwell, from Beef Improvement Ontario, demonstrated the new ultrasound system to determine carcass yield. On. September 14, the contestant animals were sent to Innerkip Packers and photos were taken of the carcasses after they had been graded by Agriculture and Agri -Food Canada. Thirteen days Yater, an information night was held at the Seaforth Agricultural Society Hall to recognize the agri-business sponsors and the competition winners. The guest speakers for the evening were Graeme Hedley, Executive Vice -President of the Ontario Cattlemen's Association. and Cheryl Russwurm, OMAFRA Beef Advisor from Walkerton. The winners in the steer carcass class were: 1st - Bill Millson, RR 2 Seaforth; 2nd - Gordon Daer, RR 1 Auburn; 3rd - 'Dennis Dolmage, RR 1 Londesboro; 4th - Joe Hendriks, RR 7 Lucknow; 5th - Carl Bolton, RR 1 Dublin. The winners in the heifer carcass class were: 1st - Bill Acton, Wroxeter; 2nd - Paul Smith, RR 2 Listowel; 3rd - Mac Smith, RR 2 Listowel; 4th - Pauline Atton, Wroxeter; 5th - Brian Mulvey, RR 1 Clifford. Top Homebred Steer went to Dennis Dolmage, RR 1 Londesboro and Top Hombred Heifer to Bill Atton, Wroxeter. Winners of the live animal evaluation, class 'of four animals: Live Weight - Sheldon Dinsmore, RR 1 Gorric; Dressing Percentage - Frank Dolmage, RR 1 Seaforth; Percentage Lean Yield - Mac Willits, RR 1 Wingham. sold for an average of 82.00 with sales to 82.50. Two heifers consigned by Clayton McClure, Seaforth, averaging 1105 lbs sold for 81.75. There were 199 veal on offer selling HQI 80.00 to 95.00; Beef 90.00 to 120.00. Two veal consigned by Allan Smith, Zurich, averaging 623 lbs sold for an average of 106.71 with sales to 109.50. COSTUME J SRV RENTALS Animals, Clowns, Witches Movie Stars & more ADULT SIZES Contact Carol Humphries 22 Victoria St., Egmondville 519.522.0703 atter 5:00 pm McLaughlin Chev-Olds Ltd. 13 Maln St. Seaforth. 527-1140 •Service 'Selection 'Savings 'Satisfaction 'Leasing •Com• eta BODY SHOP Service 0,FOR4 CURLING CLUB Join us for great exercise & sociability this season at the Seaforth Curling Club. Registration at the club Thurs. Oct. 19, 1995 7 pm - 9 pm If unable to attend, call 527-0590 at above time or Kelly Dalton 527-1381, Tom Devereaux 527-1942, Marie McGavin 527-0936 before Oct. 22, 1995. FEES SINGLE: $175.00 per season COUPLE: $350.00 per season JR.: $60.00 per season One fee allows you to take part in any draw. TIMES Mon. Mens 7 pm - 9 pm or 9 pm -11 pm Tues. Ladies 1 pm - 3 pm or 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Wed. Junior 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thurs. Pay as you play 1 pm - 3 pm Thurs Mixed 8 pm -10 pm Fri High School Jr. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Fri Mixed 9 pm -11 pm Sun Familycurling a possibility FREE CURLING CLINIC Sat. Nov. 4, 1995 at 9 am No membership required Equipment supplied Inquire about bus trip to World Curling Championship in Hamilton. Thank you for supporting us at Homecoming. Join us for the "only sport you can throw rocks at a house." Thank You 1 • The Board of Directors of the Seaforth Agricultural Society would like to thank absolutely everyone whose participation contributed to the success of our 1995 Fall Fair. Thanks to those who donated their time, a prize or brought a food item. Thanks to the referees and everyone who helped run the Broomball Tournament. Special thanks to all our exhibitors, our volunteers and YOU, we couldn't do it without you! BICYCLE DRAW WINNERS - Friday's Draw: Kyle Henderson Saturday's Draw: Katie Wood WINNERS OF THE PET SHOW Most Spots - Matthew Huether & his dog Tanner Smallest - Joseph Flanagan & his hamster Pork Chop Largest - Kristen Halfpenny & her cat Widget Shiniest Coat - Tanis VanderMolen & her cat Alice Longest Ears - Robert Johnston & his dog Herman Most Unusual - Damien Dick & his rabbit Fuzz Longest Whiskers - Robyn Nash & her cat Kitty Best Behaved - Leanne Denhan & her dog Snuffy Dressed to Match Owner - Jennifer Dick & her dog Milly Quietest - Jenifer Mordaunt & her dog Jenna PET SHOW SPONSORS CIBC, TD Bank, Milton J. Dietz Ltd., Hensall Co-op Seaforth Store. BEEF CARCASS BUYERS & SPONSORS Top Steer Winner: Bill Millson Bought By: Hensall Co-op Top Helfer Winner: Bill Atton Bought By: Brian Dietz Top Home Grown Winner: Paul Smith Bought By: Peter Vander Borne SPONSORS: Brussels Stockyards, Dauphin Feed & Supply - Walton & Dungannon, Hensall Co-op Londesborough, Hoechst Canada Inc. - Phil Austin, Innerkip Packers, Kenpal Farm Products - Ken Palen, 'Seaforth Agricultural Society, Master Feeds - John Hoskin, Merck Agvet - Mark Lemieux, Mitchell Feed Mill, MitchellPfizer Canada Inc. - Steve Johns, Rhone-Poulec - Alan Lajeunesse, Shur -Gain - St. Marys, Upjohn Company - Wendy Elliot/Bill Durkin, Varna Feed and Farm Supply TALENT SHOW Th ink you for a great performance! Keith and Gloria Wilbee, Don Sills, Lindsay Devereaux, Lautra Devereaux, Norm Barlow, Buckles, Boots and Spurs. AMBASSADOR CONTESTANTS Susan McLachlan (Ambassador), Kim Baan (1st), Rebecca Broome (2nd), Jill Carnachan, Heather McMillan, Summer Hodgins, Leanne Vogels, Karen Dillion. PORK CARCASS BUYERS & SPONSORS SPONSORS - O'Rourke Transport - Dublin, Bruce Packers - Paisley, Cplligan Real Estate - Seaforth, Vanden Heuvel Construction- Goderich, Sun North Systems- Seaforth, Hensall Co-op - Seaforth. lst Prize: Dearing Farms, Staffa Bought By: Perth County Co-op 2nd Prize: Corgercrest Farms, Seaforth Bought By: Keith Seimon 3rd Prize: Lula McDougall, Mitchell Bought By: Bob Broadfoot 4th Prize: Milton Dietz, Seaforth Bought By: Raulston Purina 5th Prize: Steve Jansen, Seaforth Bought By: Hutton Farm Supply 6th Prize: Venture View Farms, Seaforth 7th Prize: Dekroon Farms, Dublin AMBASSADOR DINNER & DANCE Thank you to the many sponsors who made the Ambassador Dinner & Dance such a great success. Vincent Farm Equipment - Brian Vincent, Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home - Ross Ribey, McLaughlin Chev Olds - Bill McLaughlin, Hildebrand Flowers, Flower Magic, Anna's Dress Shoppe, Arva Heights Elevators, Sills Hardware, Seaforth Insurance, James Etue Insurance, Seaforth Co-op, Gregor Campbell Photography,