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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-04-05, Page 12Page 12 Times -Advocate, April 5,1995 FARM 11PDATF. ABCA gets input from partners By Ross Haugh T -A staff EXETER - Over 70 municipal, provincial and interest group repre- sentatives met with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority on March 30 to discuss the future of the Authority's land holdings. The Authority owns 8,500 acres of land. With dwindling financial resources the ABCA was seeking direction for land ownership and manage- ment. "Divided into smaller groups for discussions, the participants told us what they value most about conser- vation lands and endeavours the Authority should undertake to in- crease revenue," said Kate Monk of the ABCA. "They want us to manage conser- vation lands for natural habitat for wildlife. These lands are also val- ued for recreation and education," said Monk. Those who attended supported the concept of selling lands that do not meet conservation objectives and using the funds to manage the remaining lands. Donation boxes should be placed at several areas to increase revenue. The discussions were part of the ABCA's 1995 Partners' Meeting. Member municipalities, provincial ministries and interest groups attend each year to provide input on as- pects of the Authority's programs and services. ABCA chairman Bob Benner pro- vided an update on the Authority's plans to balance their budget while continuing to provide services. Benner said, " After last year's meeting of this nature, our board di- rected that our programs and staff be restructured so that we would have a fully and honestly balanced budget. The budget has been bal- anced by cutting programs and staff and not by any increase in levies to municipalities. We will live within our means." "Requisitions to municipalities re- main the same as last year and giv- e', effects of increased assessment the rate of levy has gone down. The order of priorities you gave us last year were reforestation, education and awareness, water quality, con- servation of land, environmental technical scalps and environmental planning. With the priorities of our opera- tion settled we took a look at the ef- ficiency with which we delivered programs. We compared our costs to those of the private sector. Be- cause of this comparison we have changed the way we do things, dra- matically in some cases. Since we could not cut grass eco- nomically we have tendered that to the private sector and we have done the same with tree planting where landowners may now choose from a list of qualified nurseries and buy direct. Finally we restructured our staff and this was painful. As a result of this, jobs were lost and they were good and bright people. Real people who gave good service to the au- thority and the watershed are no longer with us. Your priorities were paramount and remain paramount. We have lis- tened to you and we will continue to listen. Tonight is a continuing part of our listening process. So please participate fully." General manager Tom Prout told the T -A last week that the big finan- cial burden came about when the provincial government dropped a rebate on taxes paid for watershed lands which amounted to $50,000 a year. Prout added, Conservation authorities are the only special ser- vice bodies that pay property and Pau! Maguire, (top photo), of the Bluewater Recycling Associa- tion accepts the latest conservation award from chairman Bob 'Benner and finance manager Sharon Romphf of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. Bob Traut of the ABCA staff receives a 10 year service award and certification as a soil erosion and sediment control spe- cialist from chairman Bob Benner. Cathy Pfaff (bottom photo) and John Schwindt received 15 year staff service awards at Thursday's Partner's meeting of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority.. school taxes." During the March 30 meeting, the annual conservation award was pre- sented to the Bluewater Recycling Association. In accepting the award, Paul Maguire said, "It won't be long before blue box collections will be done without any cost to the municipalities.We are not quitting in our attempts to recycle as much as possible. We will be back -for an- other award." He continued, "The amount of garbage going to the landfill will continue to be reduced sharply and I think those municipalities attempt- ing to enlarge their landfill sites are short sighted." Employee Bob Traut received a 10 year service award and certifica- tion and John Schwindt and Kathy Pfaff were recognized for each completing 15 years of serv- cice with the ABCA. Another view... 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When I get my hands on some And once again my needs are met, I'll take a sip and then I'll say, "It's the best maple syrup I've had yet!" Editor's Note: Val Thomson is a Granton -area farmer, home- maker, wife and mother who en- joys writing in her spare time. Brussels livestock sales BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Uvestock for the week end- ing March 31, 1995. Fed Cattle: 735 Cows: 245 Veal Calves: 200 Shap & Goats: 366 Stockers: 1228 Pigs:Lightrun The market at Brussels Livestock saw top quality cattle .ening steady with other claues selling 82.3 lower. Cows sold 81.00 lower. Bulk were selling steady. Thursday saw veal selling under pressure. Lambs sold on a good active trade. Friday calves were selling steady with the yearlings 82-3 lower. There were 506 steers on offer selling from 90.00 to 95.00 to the high of 106.00. Nineteen steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough averaging 1458 lbs. sold for an average of 96.27 with sales to 106.00. Forty-two stars consigned by C.A. Stewart Farms, Ripley averaging 1166 lbs. sold for an average of 94.16 with sales to 102.00. Forty-one stars consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1414 lbs. sold for an average of 92.55 with salts to 101.50. Sixty-one stars consigned by Mac Willits, Wingham averaging 1378 lbs. sold for an average of 93.69 with sales to 101.00. Thirteen steers consigned by James McCarthy, Granton averaging 1439 lbs. sold for an average of 91.85 with sales to 100.00. Twelve steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon averaging 1434 lbs. sold for an average of 93.16 with sales to 99.25. Thirty-two steers consigned by Bill Hayden, Goderich averaging 1496 lbs. sold for an average of 92.34 with sales to 99.00. Twelve steers consigned by Dale & John Taylor Farms, Creemore averaging 1323 lbs. sold for an average of 91.65 with sales to 98.50. One steer consigned by Dan Hayden. Goderich weighing 1555 lbs. sold for 97.00. Two steers consigned by Randy Pentland, Goderich averaging 1145 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 94.41 with sales to 96.75. There were 218 heifers on offer selling from 90.00 to 95.00 to the high of 96.75. Twenty-three heifers consigned by Diane Osbourn, Monkton averaging 1041 lbs. sold for an average of 86.28 with sales to 96.75. Twenty-five heifers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia averaging 1285 lbs. sold for an average of 88.80 with sales to 96.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock averaging 1222 lbs. sold for an average of 93,91 with sales to 96.50. Two heifers consigned by Mark Fisher, Ayton averaging 1277 lbs. sold for an average of 86.69 with sales to 95.75. Two heifers consigned by Mark & Paul Pennington, Mildmay averaging 1115 lbs. sold for 94.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Woodham Farms. Woodham averaging 1041 lbs. sold for an average of 89.78 with sales to 94.25. Five heifers consigned by John Denier, Harriston averaging 1100 lbs. sold for an aver- age of 92.58 with sales to 93.75. Three heifers consigned by Paul Murray, Ripley averaging 1090 lbs. sold for an average of 91.79 with sales to 93.75. Five heifers consigned by John Black, Goderich averaging 1125 lbs. sold for an average of 89.26 with sales to 93.50. One heifer consigned by Murray Hoover, Brussels weighing 1220 lbs. sold for 92.25. There were 245 cows on offer selling from 43.00 to 62.00 to the high of 70.50. Three cows consigned by Stenwood Farms. Mitchell averaging 1345 lbs. sold for an av- erage of 63.60 with sales to 70.50. One cow consigned by Lenard Butters, St. Marys weighing 1375 lbs. sold for 64.00. One cow consigned by Karl Terpstra, Mitchell weighing 1645 lbs. sold for 62.00. There were ten bulls on offer selling from 69.00 to 70.83 with sales to 89.75. One Limo bull consigned by Paul Seifried. Mildmay weighing 2115 lbs. sold for 89.75. One Char bull consigned by Jack Flanagan, Dublin weighing 2205 lbs. sold for 82.75. There were 200 veal on offer. Hol 75.00 to 90.00; Beef 85.00 to 112.50. Six veal consigned by Rob Weppler, Tara averaging 678 lbs. sold for an average of 101.66 with sales to 112.50. Eight veal consigned by Allan McKinnon, Shallow Lake averaging 673 lbs. sold for an average of 96.77 with sales to 111.50. Eight veal consigned by Kevin O'Rourke. Dublin averaging 759 lbs. sold for an average of 911.09 with sales to 106.50. Lambs: 50 to 70 lbs. 80 to 100 Sheep: Goats: ' Steers: 400-499 lbs. 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900-999 1000&over Heifers: 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900&over 160.00 to 200.00 130.00 to 150.00 35.00 to 55.00 50.00 to 125.00 116.00 to 130.50 103.50 to 123.00 85.0010 113.00 82.50 to 108.50 81.50 to 109.00 81.50 to 105.00 80.00 to 96.25 91.00 to 115.00 97.00 to 116.50 89.00 to 112.25 78.50 to 105.50 88.00 to 100.00 86.00 to 106.50 86.00 to 95.00 Denfield livestock 174 sales DENFIELD - The Denfield Live- stock Sales Ltd. market report for Tuesday, March 28. The market traded under pressure at prices steady to the weekend decline. American orders were active at lower prices. Cows sold sharply lower, veal under pressure, stockers steady, pigs active at steady prices. sows and boars strong. 560 cattle 250 pigs Don Eedy and Mark Vander Ploeg, Denfield sold 8 heifers avg. wt. 1247 lbs. avg. price 97.60 sales to 102.75 purchased by Norwich Packers. Prospect Feed Lots, Wyoming sold 9 heifers avg. wt. 1302 lbs. avg. price 92.55 sales to 98.00 purchased by Lobo Abattoir. Emile Maschelein, Parkhill sold 5 steers avg. wt. 1369 lbs. avg. price 95.30 sales to 96.60 purchased by M.G.I. choice steers 90-95 sales to 105. Good steers 85-90 Choice exotic cross heifers 90-95 sales to 102.95 Good heifers 85-90 Common & medium 70-80 Holstein bull calves 75-175.00 Di&D2 cows 52-55 sales to 57 Beef type 150-290.00 D3&D4 cows 40-48 Pigs: 40-60 lbs. 650-80e lb. Shells 15-25 Over 60 lbs. 650-700 Ib. Bulls 60-78 Good veal 70-80 Choice veal 85-95 GT‘44-641e,- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PROMECHANICAL TRUCK AND FARM REPAIRS • SAFETY INSPECTION STATION • 3 MECHANICS ON DUTY • DIESEL ENGINE REBUILDING 88 Main St. R.R. 3, Lucan, Ont. 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