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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-03-06, Page 10At the Precious Blood School winter camival recently, Jas- mine Sereda catches some air in a sack race. Crop insurance rates decrease TORONTO - Crop insurance pre- mium rates have dropped for 1996. Soybean premium is down by 19 per cent. Corn premium is down by 15 per cent. Coloured Bean premi- um is down by 17 per cent. Canola premium is down by 13 per cent. White bean premium is down by 18 per cent. The floating price paid to farmers with claims is no longer capped at the Market Revenue support level.. This means the price paid for Crop Insurance claims will be allowed to rise to the true floating price. The reseeding benefit has been increased for white beans, canola, red spring wheat and sunflowers. For further information contact Sam Bradshaw, District Co- ordinator, at the Clinton OMAFRA office at (519) 482-3428 or 1-800- 265-5170. Precious Blood students Nicholas Harrison, lett Antaya and Anthony Vink pull early years winter camival sled race. from left, Scar - students in a ' DHC establishes hospital task force STRATFORD - The Huron Perth District Health Council has appoint- ed the members who will form its Hospital and Related Health Servic- es ervicees Planning Task Force. The Task Force is made up of representatives from the eight hospitals in Huron and Perth counties, the Perth Medi- cal Officer of Health, four consu- mers, a community nurse, a social service representative, a labor rep- resentative, a community general practitioner, and two members of council. Janet Hook, a member on council will chair the task force. Equal numbers from each county will form the membership. The study will employ Ministry of Health's hospital restructuring guidelines for the province. Also approved at the meeting, held last Thursday in Mitchell, was the membership of Council's Health Promotion Planning Task Force. The Ministry of Health has provided $30,000. to council to complete a plan for the district. The task force will meet fora maximum of one year to develop a work plait that meets ministry objectives. Both task fortes advertised for unpaid volunteers. Applications Page 10 Times -Advocate, March 6, 1996 FARM 1.CPDATF Speaker emphasises the family in farm operations EXETER - A close bond between family members is the inner strength behind a successful family farming operation. Dr. Ron Hanson, a professor of Farm Management from the Uni- versity of Nebraska, delivered that message during a workshop/ seminar at the Exeter Legion on Saturday. "The home is taken for granted because it's easy to assume family members will always get along but often the opposite is true. You can have the best farmoperation in the world, but if family members can't communicate it's not going to work," said Hanson: "These are the things that never get talked about and all farm families are faced with it." Titled "How to Thrive as a Family Farm Family," Hanson's seminar focused on how families can overcome the stress and daily pressures of farming by sharing de- cisions and taking a team approach. Hanson said the most important aspect is to make each individual feel important and a pan of the operation by sharing decisions. In traditional family farm settings, decision-making authority usually comes from the father and a "my way only" attitude could cause conflict and resentment among family members. "The decision of one person can impact on the well being and happiness of another. Everyone should have a role in the decision making process, no matter how small that role Is," said Hanson. Family members living under the same roof or at close proxim- ities also pose a challenge as members must learn to work and live together. "The family farm setting is unique because you're living on each other's doorsteps. You have to learn how to separate the business from the family and keep your personal lives out," he said. Hanson was raised on a family -run grain and livestock farm in North Western Illinois. His speaking engagement in Exeter was his last stop before he return. home. Dr. Ron Hanson Brussels livestock sales BRUSSELS - Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 1, 1996. Fed cattle 677 Cows 301 Veal calves 123 Stockers 829 Pigs 130 The market at Brussels Livestock saw top choice steers and heifers selling $1.00 higher with other classes selling Steady. Cows sold steady. On Thursday veal sold steady on a selective demand due to the meat packing strike. On Friday stockers sold steady. There were 444 steers on offer selling from 77.00 to 83.00 to the high of 92.00. Forty-one steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1441 lbs. sold for an average of 79.76 with a limo steer selling to the high of 92.00 pur- chased by Holly Park Meat Packers. Forty-four steers consigned by W.B. Pletch Co. Ltd., Rockwood. averaging 1350 lbs. sold to the high of 90.00. Twelve steers consigned by Beetonia Farms Ltd:, Becton averaging 1397 lbs. sold for an avOilA Offs 31 with sales to 90.010-1'• `Two steers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin averaging 1335 lbs. sold for an average of 82.23 with sales to 86.25. ft irty-five steers consigned by Carl Stanley, Lucknow averaging 1321 lbs. sold for an average of 78.52 with sales to 85.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Charles Ready, St. Marys averaging 1215 lbs. sold for an average of 80.82 with sales to 85.00. Thirteen steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough averaging 1460 lbs. sold for an average of 81.50 with sales to 84.50. Two steers consigned by Clare Kraemer. Walkerton averaging 1197 lbs. sold for 84.50. Fourteen steers consigned by Paul Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1330 lbs. sold for an average of 80.65 with sales to 83.50. Thirty-nine steers consigned by Mac Willits. Wingham averaging 1453 lbs. sold for an average of 78.90 with sales to 83.00. There were 188 heifers on offer selling from 77.00 to 81.00 to the high of 82.50. . Ten heifers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale averaging 1119 lbs. sold for an average of 79.62 with sales to 82.50. Seven heifers consigned by Darren Johnston, Bluevale averaging 1212 lbs. sold for an average of 79.01 with sales to 81.75. Nine heifers consigned by Leslie Pullen, Woodstock averaging 1122 lbs. sold for an average of 79.84 with sales to 81.75. Three heifers consigned by Warren Weppler and Sons Ltd., Clifford averaging 1236 lbs. sold for an average of 79.34 with sales to 81.35. One heifer consigned by Brad Rapien, Monkton weighing 1170 lbs. sold for 81.25. Four heifers consigned by Alec Nivens. Aubum averaging 1304 lbs. sold for an average of 78.55 with sales to 81.00. Six heifers consigned by Dave Ryan, Bluevale averaging 1043 lbs. sold for an average of 77.71 with sales to 51.00. Two heifers consigned by Willard Siegner, Mildmay averaging 1370 lbs. sold for an average of 80.11 with sales to 80.75. Eight heifers consigned by Jeff Elliott, Kincardine averaging 1059 lbs. sold for an average of 78.65 with sales to 80.75. Ten heifers consigned by Schultz Bros. Blyth averaging 1086 lbs. sold for an average of 75.45 with sales to 80.50. There were 301 cows on offer selling from 32.00 to 50.00 to the high of 61.25. Five cows consigned by K & A Beef Farms, Wroxeter averaging 1374 lbs. sold for an average of 51.65 with sales to 61.25. Four cows consigned by Cranbrook Farms Ltd., Brussels averaging 1263 lbs. sold for an average of 50.30 with sales to 60.50. Nine cows consigned by Morgan Robins, Miller Lake, averaging 1213 lbs. sold for an average of 45.89 with sales to 60.00. There were 34 bulls on offer selling from 50.00 to 61.50 to the high of 75.00. One Blue Belgium bull consigned by Glenn Smith, Dulbin weighing 1765 lbs. sold for 75.00. One Sim bull consigned by Dennis Dolmage, Londesborough weighing 1770 lbs. sold for 63.00. There were 123 veal. Holstein veal 60.00 to 75.00. Beef veal 70.00 to 90.00. Holstein plain veal 50.00 to 60.00 Eight veal consigned by Stone Canyon Farms, Listowel averaging 677 lbs. sold for an average of 61.84 with sales to 86.50. One veal consigned by Frank Meulensteen, Atwood weighing 670 lbs. sold for 84.50. Two veal consigned by Jim Martin, Lucknow averaging 660 ibs. sold for an av- erage of 75.39 with sales to 83.00. Stockers Steers: 400 - 499 lbs. 57.00 to 96.00 500 - 599 65.00 to 89.00 600 - 699 66.00 to 89.00 700 - 799 65.50 to 79.00 800 - 899 70.00 to 94.00 900 & over 71.60 to 94.50 Heifers: 300- 399 lbs. 54.00 to 61.50 400 - 499 66.00 to 85.00 500 - 599 60.00 to 75.00 600 - 699 63:00 to 76.50 700 - 799 55.00 to 70.50 800 & over 69.50 to 74.25. from respondents were reviewed by council's nominating commit- tee. Brenda Edgar, of the Huron Perth injury Prevention committee, pro- vided council with an update on the Injury Prevention Plan which is be- ing developed by this committee. The goal of the plan is to address the following: motor vehicle injury in the 16 to 24 age group; motor vehicle occupant injury in all age groups; cyclist injuries, 5 to 15 years; unintentional falls by sen- iors; and farm injuries. Huron and Perth residents rank near the bot- tom in the province in the wearing of seat belts, said Edgar. She said the committee was interested in de- veloping a network of interested in- dividuals, groups, agencies, and or- ganizations. Drinking and driving by young adults will also be ad- dressed. The work of this commit- tee has been funded through a Community Injury . Prevention Grant from the Ministry of Health. A number ofcil attended the meeting, as counmeetings are open to the public. The next meeting will take place March 28 at the Mitchell Town Hall. National farm safety week announced HURON -BRUCE - "This year the. annual National Farm Safety Week is March 7 to 13,"- an- nounced Paul Steckle, M.P. for Hu- ron Bruce, "with emphasis on child safety, pointing out dangers and in- creasing childrens' and parents' awareness of risks on the farm." "Farm safety is, an' important is- sue that doesn't get nearly enough attention," exclaimed Steckle, "there ' is no other occupation in Canada where children live on an industrial work site." "The overall objective of the campaign is to increase both chil- drens' and parents' awareness of the hazards which are present on the farm" said Steckle. During National Farm Safety Week, children and parents are in- vited to .become faun safety super sleuths. Farm families are encour- aged to snake a serious effort to identify and correct areas on the farm where safety can be improved. Farming is considered to be one of the most hazardous occupations. The primary cause of child injuries are fann machinery and equipment (26 per cent) and farm animals, in- cluding horses (26 per cent). The most dangerous days of the week are Saturday and Sunday with about 45 per cent of child injuries occurring on the weekend. "1 would like to take this opportu- nity to commend all of the people in Huron -Bruce who are continuing to demand excellence in safety standards, not only at harvest time, but every single day of the year." said Steckle. More information about Farm Safety can be obtained through The Ontario Farm Safety Association, 22-34 Woodlawn Road North, Guelph, Ontario, NIH 7X6, (519) 823-5600. Contact Steve Zronick. Denfield Livestock Sales The market at Denfield met an active demand at prices 2.00 - 3.00 wt. higher on all clases of slaughter' cattle with good handy weights bringing a premium. Cows sold a little higher. veal steady, stockers a little stronger. Pigs fully steady, sows and boars strong. Don Eedy and Mark Van der Ploeg, Denfield sold 10 heifers avg. wt. 1196 lbs. avg. price 85.88 to a high of 93.25 purchased by Den- dekker Meats. Jim Annett, Petrolia sold 3 head avg. wt. 1156 avg. price 85.22. Ray and Mary Catherine McPhail, Kerwood sold 5 heifers avg. wt. 1292 lbs. avg. price 85.28 sales to 89.50, purchased by M.G.J. Peter Vokes, Bothwell sold 9 steers avg. wt. 1403 lbs. avg. price 83.00, sales to 85.25 purchased by Holly Park. Ken and Cindy, Herrington, Kerwood sold 23 stockers, 9 heifers, avg. 758 75.30, 14 steers avg. 785 lbs. @ 78.06. Choice steers 84-86 sales to 90.00 Good steers 78-82 Choice exotic cross heifers 84-88 sales to 93.25 Good heifers 78-83 Common and medium 60-75 Good cows 45-50 Canners and cutters 35-44 Shells 20-35 Bulls 45-62 Yearling steers 65-80 Yearling heifers 60-77 Pigs - 40-60 lbs. 75-85 Over 60 lbs. 70-80 Sows 40-46 Boars 35-38 Farm fatalities down' GUELPH - The Farm Safety As- sociation announc^d recently that farm work-related fatalities were down in 1995 by 21 per cent. Nine- teen people were killed on Ontario farms in the course of farm work. There were 24 fatalities recorded in 1994 and 24. fatalities in 1993. Of the nineteen individuals killed, two were children under the age of 15. The number of deaths of children on Ontario farms has been declining over the last three years. In 1995, the Farm Safety Associa- . tion launched a major Rural Child Safety Project, introducing new characters, Bernie and the Cat, to promote safety with rural children and their families. Approximately 100 agricultural commodity groups, agribusinesses and other interested parties became partners in the pro- gram. The program was promoted at major agricultural functions around the province as well as at Rural Child Safety Daycarnps held throughout the year. Of the 19 deaths, three occurred to employees on agricultural opera- tions reporting to the Workers' Compensation Board. Prior to these fatalities occufring, there had not been an employee killed on an On- tario agricultural, horticultural or landscape operation for 21 months. Approximately 23,000 agricultural operations employing some 150,000 seasonal and full-time em- ployees report to the Workers' Compensation Board. These 23,000 firms comprise themembership of the Farm Safety Association. The remaining 16 deaths occurred on family farming operations, not un- der the jurisdiction of the Farm Safety Association. The Association has continued to develop programs for family farm- ing operations with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agricul- ture, Food and Rural Affairs, in an attempt to improve health and safe- ty awareness and reduce accidents and injuries on these operations. 441 Tony Roelof and Meghan Geiser compete in a winter cami- val sack race at Precious Blood School.