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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-03-01, Page 11FARM11Pl�ATF, Times -Advocate, March 1, 1995 Page 11 Livestock sales BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending February 24, 1995. Fed Cattle: 845 Cows: 386 Veal Calves: 164 Sheep & Goats: 102 Stockers: 883 Pigs: Light Run The market saw fed steers and heifers selling steady. Cows sold fully steady. Thursday saw veal selling steady. Lambs sold steady. Top quality stockers sold steady with the poorer quality selling barely steady. There were 544 steers on offer selling rom 95.00 to 100.00 to the high of 111.75. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1482 lbs. sold for an average of 97.71 with sales to 111.75. Thirty-four steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon averaging 1392 lbs. sold for an average of 97.01 with sales to 107.00. Twenty-one steers consigned by Bill Hayden, Goderich averaging 1498 lbs sold for an average of 96.48 with sales to 106.75. Eleven steers consigned by Maple Ridge Farms, Brussels averaging 1238 lbs. sold for an average of 100.48 with sales to 105.25. Forty-six steers consigned by Mac Willits, Wingham averaging 1360 lbs. sold for an average of 96.81 with sales to 104.75. Three steers consigned by Aaron Fischer, Ayton averaging 1483 lbs. sold for an average of 98.18 with sales to 103.21Ir"•' Eight steers consigned by Darren Johnson, Bluevale averaging 1423 lbs. sold for an average of 96.33 with sales to 102.00. Two steers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn averaging 1140 lbs. sold for an average of 99.85 with sales to 102.00. Five steers consigned by Wayne Lembke, Chesley, averaging 1396 lbs. sold for an average of 89.92 with sales to 101.75. Six steers consigned by Paul Johnson, Bluevale averaging 1493 lbs. sold for an average of 97.56 with sales to 100.75. There were 288 heifers on offer selling from 95.00 to 100.00 to the high of 106.50. Thirty-four heifers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia averaging 1310 lbs. sold for an average of 97.16 with sales to 106.50. Two heifers consigned by Robert Wanless, Sr., Palmerston averaging 1282 lbs. sold for an average of 94.18 with sales to 101.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock averaging 1241 lbs. sold for an average of 96.10 with sales to 101.25. Two heifers consigned by Jen -y Cronin, Dublin averaging 1 190 lbs. sold for an average of 97.38 with sales to 99.75. Four heifers consigned by Ken Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1 148 lbs. sold for an average of 92.26 with sales to 99.25. Five heifers consigned by Dwayne Eickert, Ayton averaging 1 161 lbs. sold for an average of 98.03 with sales to 99.20. Three heifers consigned by Lloyd Weppler. Ayton averaging 1262 lbs. sold for an average of 96.74 with sales to 99.00. One heifer consigned by Kevin Pfeffer, Palmerston weighing 1260 lbs. sold for 99.00. Thirty heifers consigned by Dianne Osborne, Monkton averaging 1 172 lbs. sold for an average of 94.50 with sales to 98.75. There were 386 cows on offer selling from 45.00 to 65.00 to the high of 81.00 Thirteen cows consigned by Troy Nicoll, Chesley averaging 1 190 lbs. sold for an average of 68.42 with sales to 81.00. Two Limo cows consigned by Val Brook Farms, Chepstow averaging 1230 lbs. sold for an average of 73.71 with sales to 79.75. Two cows consigned by Hehn Farms, Walkerton averaging 1312 lbs. sold for an average of 66.86 with sales to 77.00. There were 164 veal on offer selling Hol. 85.00 to 100.00. Beef 95.00 to 117.00. Two veal consigned by Linda MacKenzie, Paisley averaging 665 lbs. sold for an average of 110.95 with sales to 117.00. Nine veal consigned by Eric Sxheurwater, Paisley averaging 684 lbs. sold for an average of 108.84 with sales to 115.50. One veal consigned by Calvin C. Aikens Fullarton weighing 620 lbs. sold for 115.00. Lambs 40-60 lbs. 170.00 to 195.00 80 & over 100.00 to 125.00 Sheep 50.00 to 76.00 Goats: 50.00 to 150.00. &lockers: Steers: 400-499 lbs. 106.00 to 126.00 500 -599 112.00 to 127.50 600 - 699 105.50 to 120.00 700-799 101.00 to 115.00 800 - 899 95.00 to 104.25 900 - 999 92.50 to 110.00 1000 & over 87.00 to 110.00 Heifers: 300 - 399 lbs. 94.00 to 112.00 400-499 81.00 to 116.50 500 - 599 91.00 to 110.50 600-699 87.00 to 107.00 700 - 799 80.50 to 104.00 800 - 899 82.00 to 102.00 900 & over 81.00 to 98.00 Americans challenge Canada's dairy tariffs MISSISSAUGA - The Ameri- cans have formally launched a chal- lenge of Canada's right to apply tar- iffs on dairy and poultry products negotiated under the recently con- cluded GATT negotiations. The U.S. sent a letter February 2 to the Canadian government seek- ing consultations with Canada con- cerning these products. This is the first step in the dispute process un- der the NAFTA agreement. If thc two countries are unable to resolve the issues, then the next step may be for the Americans to proceed to a formal panel challenge under NAFTA. The response from the Canadian government came quickly and strongly later that same day. Agri- culture Minister Ralph Goodale and Trade Minister Roy MacLaren is- sued a statement strongly rejecting the U.S. claims. "The government of Canada rejects U.S. claims that our tariffication of our import re- strictions in support of supply man- aged products is contrary to our NAFTA obligations," the ministers said. Peter Oosterhoff, Dairy Farmers of Canada president, supported Canada's response. "The govern- ment's position is strong and we are pleased that they arc not prepared to bow to U.S. demands," Ooste- rhoff said. County Milk Committees will be meeting with local Members of Parliament to press thc government to stand firm on this issue. All milk producers have been en- couraged to send the same message to their MPs as the pressure from the U.S. to attempt to gain further access to our markets is expected to heat up over the next few weeks. The position of Canada's dairy farmers is that all countries com- mitted in good faith to one common approach in the recent GATT agreement and we should not nego- tiate any change in our country's trade commitments for dairy prod- ucts. HAVE US PREPARE YOUR 1994 PERSONAL TAX RETURN RECEIVE YOUR REFUND FROM REVENUE CANADA IN AS LITTLE AS 2 WEEKS by RIn9 electronically with us Accurately and Efficiently Serving individuals and farmers Call for an appointment at our office located in Hensall. 262-3111 or 1-800-567-0844 W.H. MacGregor FARM ACCOUNTING SERVICE 114 King St., 17 years experience Hensel) Hay Insurance records good year By Ross Haugh T -A staff ZURICH - While the crowd was small at Monday's annual meeting of the Hay Mutual Insu- rance Company, those in atten- dance heard an excellent finan- cial statement. Secretary manager John R. silt's financial report for 1994 in- dicated another successful year with net earnings for the year list- ed at $858,530. That's an increase of about $193,000 from the previ- ous year. Although an underwriting loss $241,751 was realized, considera- bly Tess than last year, president Ed McCann said this proves "our rates are set pretty fairly. As di- rectors we are working diligently to maintain our company's good financial base and keep the prop- erty premium costs to our policy- holders as low as possible." According to McCann the Zu- rich based company has given a discount of 20 percent on all pre- miums paid on property policies since 1989. This discount is de- ducted each year at the time of writing of the policy. The amount of net premiums earned was $2,683,764 as com- pared to $2,762,428 the previous year. Investment income was set at $1,330,281. President McCann continued, " We have once again been able to increase the reserves for your protection despite somewhat un- favourable claims experience and a decrease in investment income, primarily due to interest rate in- creases. Our underwriting loss decreased in comparison to the previous year Also our claims experience im- proved over last year's due main- ly to the fact we had fewer large losses. These factors plus income from a solid investment portfolio 'resulted in a favourable profit for the just concluded year. Our gross premiums written have increased by 9.35 percent. What appears to be a decline in earned premium has been caused partly by facility association. In 1994, the association reviewed the sharing ratios of member companies. The overall impact of this adjustment resulted in a re- duction of premiums earned. It is a requirement that all companies writing automobile insurance must participate in the facility as- sociation which is the high risk market. Interest rates in the last quarter of 1994 reflect a decrease in the market value of our investment portfolio as at year end of about $230,00. Our policy to retain in- vestments until maturity will re- turn any book loss at this time back to full value. David Gurnham of the auditing firm of Deloitte and Touche of London presented the auditor's report and explained some of the phraseology. In most audit statements they say, "In our opinion these financial statements present fairly the financial posi- tion of the company." He added, "What do we mean by fairly? Some of the things are estimated especially in claims, so that's where we treat the situation fairly." On a motion by Bill DeJong, the renumeration for directors was raised from $125 to $150 for each full day meeting. In making the suggestion for an increase, president Ed McCann said, "The day long Wednesday meetings are tough and it also af- fects you on Tuesdays and Thurs- days. Agriculture has changed in the past 15 years and in the future, replacement direc- tors will come out of the full-time work force. It's im- portant to have re- sponsible and ded- icated directors and we should be prepared to pay for their services." McCann thanked retiring agent Hugh Hendrick for his dedicated service of 16 years. The new agents are Anne Mousseau who will be covering the south part of Hendrick's former territory and Blaine Stephenson, who will look after the northern portion. In conclusion McCann said, "We encourage you to make an effort to reduce hazards to your home, farm, business and automo- "We encourage you to make an effort to reduce hazards to your home, farm, business and automobiles" biles. We continue to promote loss prevention by supplying tire extinguishers and smoke detec- tors at no cost to our policyhold- ers. It has been our policy to in- crease deductibles in cases where a policyholder has had more than a fair share of recent claims. We feel this ensures that all members are treated fairly." The other agents are Donald Weigand, Donald Campbell and Elgin Hendrick. Directors re-elected by acclama- tion for another three year term were Gerald Hayter, Jack McGre- gor and Stefan Pertschy. Other di- rectors are president Carl Turnbull, vice-president Ian McAllister, Tom Workman, Larry Desjardine and Glen Thiel. In accepting the position as di- rector after 15 years of service, Stefan Pertschy said, "This is my last kick at the cat. I won't be eli- gible for re-election in three years." Jack McGregor with three terms behind him said, " It's an interesting job and I enjoy the challenge of making decisions." The Hay Mutual Insurance Company elected its board of directors for 1995 at the compa- ny's 120th annual meeting in Zurich, Monday afternoon. Back, left, agents Donald Wei- gand and Donald Campbell, directors Jack McGregor, Gerald Hayter, Tom Workman, Glen 'Thiel and Larry Desjardine and agents Elgin Hendrick, Anne Mousseau Hugh Hendrick and Blaine Stephenson. Front, directors Stefan Pertschy and Edward McCann, secretary - manager John Consitt and president Carl Turnbull and vice-president Ian McAllister. Agriculture faces strong and challenging future STRATFORD - The challenge which agriculture faces for the future is, in many ways, the greatest it has ever faced - to feed the ever- growing world population, Charlie Coffey, Senior vice-president, Roy- al Bank said recently. Coffey's remarks were made at a Royal Bank Farm Business Semi- nar, where he was keynote speaker fol- lowing seminars on the bank's economic outlook, estate planning and farm tax planning. In addressing the farmers present, Mr. Coffee said there was every reason to be- lieve that agriculture was up to the chal- lenge of tripling word food production over the next 50 years. "The world today is feeding twice as many people as in the 1950s - with fewer farmers." "These gains largely come about as a result of improved farming practices: fertilization, irrigation, mechanization, pest control, biotech- nology and better plant varieties. And these gains continue..." "You have to be optimistic that science will deliver the goods. But these scientific gains don't come without human inspiration, a spirit of individual effort or entrepreneurship." "No doubt there will be many outstanding Canadians who help meet the food challenge..." The Middlesex County Board of Education JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN (Some schools) and KINDERGARTEN PRE -REGISTRATION Pre -registration for children eligible to commence KINDERGARTEN in September 1995 is being carried out in Middlesex County Public Schools. Children who will be five years old by December 31, 1995 are eligible to attend. Pre -registration for children eligible to commence JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN in September 1995 is being carried out in the following schools: Caradoc Central Leesboro Central Caradoc South McGillivray Central Caradoc North Metcalfe Central Centennial Central Oxbow Central Delaware Central Parkview East Williams Memorial Prince Andrew Children who reside within the boundaries of the above schools and who will be four years old by December 31, 1995 are eligible to attend. Please contact your local school by March 31, 1995 for more Information regarding registration times and procedures. D.M. Mcllmoyle E.D. Anderson Chairperson Director Education trl ri 4-H machinery club to start Tuesday EXETER - Plan to attend an organizational and first meet- ing of the Huron 4-H Agricul- tural Machinery Club on Tues- day, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Becker's Farm Equipment, Ex- eter (south end of Exeter on Highway 4). The topic will be 'one of the newest forms of tillage - 10" zone tillage for corn, soybeans and white beans. All parents and friends are in- vited. For further information on this club, contact Allan Haugh, 522-0248. our local environmental partner YOM' connection to the 14130 The ABCA's 32 member municipalities appoint 14 people and the Province of Ontario appoints two representatives to the ABCA Board of Directors. Together the 16 directors set policies, programs and budgets for thc entire watershed. Bob Benner 227-1348 Biddulph Lucan Gord Strang 235-1466 Blanshard Exeter Ushorne Tom Tomes 228-6825 Grand Rend Stephen Directors link thc community and the ABCA, making the ARCA locally accountable. Your director rcprcscnts your interests in ABCA decision-making and rcprcscnts thc ABCA in your community. If you have any questions, compliments or concerns about thc ABCA, please contact your director or the ABCA office. A message from your local environmental partner telephone 519-235-26 I0 fox > 19-235-1963