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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1996-04-10, Page 20Page 20 Times -Advocate, April 10, 1996 Brussels livestock sales Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 6, 1996. Fed cattle 349 Cows 231 • Veal calves 128 Sheep and goats 168 Stockers 1103. The fed steers and heifers sold on a good active trade. Cows and bulls were fully steady. On Thursday veal sold steady and the lambs sold on an active trade. On Saturday stockers sold fully steady: There were 233 steers on offer selling from 78.0Q to 82.00 to the high of 88.00. Seven steers consigned by Doug Shiell, Wingham averaging 1358 lbs. sold for an average of 81.53 with sales to 88.00. Four steers consigned by Ken Ruth Farms Ltd., Lucknow averaging 1204 lbs. sold for an average of 83.70 with sales to 88.00. Twenty steers consigned by Prospect Feed Lots Ltd., Wyoming averaging 1390 lbs. sold for an average of 81.61 with sales to 87.75. Ten steers consigned by Allan Dunbar, Belgrave averaging 1413 lbs. sold for an average of 83.99 with sales to 86.25. Twelve steers consigned by Gerald Rathwell, Brucefield averaging 1433 lbs. sold for an average of 78.28 with sales to 85.73. Twenty-one steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1449 lbs. sold for an average of 81.45 with sales to 85.00. Seven steers consigned by John Winger, Palmerston averaging 1114 lbs. sold for an average of 81.38 with sales to 84.75. Twelve steers consigned by John Ford, Corunna averaging 1167 lbs. sold for an average of 79.37 with sales to 83.50. Two steers consigned by Murray Smith, Dublin averaging 1233 lbs. sold for an average of 81.11 with sales to 82.25. Four steers consigned by Fred and Clyde McClure, Walton averaging 1195 lbs. sold for an average of 80.58 with sales to 82.00. There were 203 heifers on offer selling from 78.00 to 82.00 to the high of 90.00. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock averaging 1264 lbs. sold for an average of 83.57 with sales to 90.00. Fourteen heifers consigned by Woodham Farms, Woodham averaging 1126 lbs. sold for an average of 78.57 with sales to 86.00. Three heifers consigned by Paul Seifried, Mildmay averaging 1301 lbs. sold for an average of 79.84 with sales to 83.25. One heifer consigned by Paul Murray, Ripley weighing 990 lbs. sold for 83.00. Four heifers consigned by J & B Laidlaw Farms, Atwood averaging 1175 lbs. sold for an average of 77.77 with sales to 83.00. Five heifers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg averaging 1179 lbs. sold for an average of 79.74 with sales to 82.75. Five heifers consigned by Noah Weppler, Ayton averaging 1180 lbs. sold for an average of 80.20 with sales to 81.25. One heifer consigned by Steve Weishar, Teeswater weighing 115 lbs. sold for 81.25. Ten heifers consigned by Kreuger Bros, Cambridge averaging 1 132 lbs. sold for an average of'78.57 with sales to 131.00. Eight heifers consigned by Dave Noble, Glencaim averaging 1280 lbs. sold for an average of 80.08 with sales to 80.80. There were 231 cows on offer selling from 34.00 to 49.00 to the high of 64.50. Three cows consigned by Larry Shantz, Listowel averaging 1490 lbs. sold for an average of 52.83 with sales to 64.50. Two cows consigned by Don Dodds, Seaforth averaging 1318 lbs. sold for an average of 48.27 with sales to 58.50. Two cows consigned by Fry Holme Farms, Ripley averaging 1368 lbs. sold for an average of 48.27 with seals to 55.00. 'There were 8 bulls on offer selling from 47.50 to 59.10 to the high of 75.00. One red bull consigned by Paul Seifried, Mildmay weighing 1605 lbs. sold for 75.00. One herf. bull consigned by John Van Loo, Bluevale weighing 1845 lbs. sold for 58.00. There were 128 veal on offer. Beef: 70.00 to 113.00. Hol: 55.00 to 75.00 Ten veal consigned by Allan McKinnon Shallow Lake, averaging 697 lbs. sold for an average of 86.62 with sales to 113.00. Three veal consigned by Clark Fortune, Chesley averaging 773 lbs. sold for an average of 75.19 with sales to 103.00. Fiver veal consigned by Vesta Creek Farms, Cheeky a •`' lbs; sold for an average of 80.88 with sales to 92.60.' Lambs: under 50 lbs. 182.50 to 227.50 50-80 lbs. 190.00 to 245.50 Sheep: 41.00 to 51.00 Goats: 40.00 to 100.00 Stockers Steers: 400 - 499 lbs. 69.00 to 108.00 500 - 599 73.00 to 99.00 600 - 699 . 74.00 to 90.00 700 - 799 72.00 to 91.00 800 - 899 66.50 to 86.00 900 & over 70.00 to 92.00 Heifers: 300 399 lbs. 61.00 to 93.00 400 - 499 60.00 to 101.00 500 - 599 67.00 to 88.50 600 - 699 69.00 to 82.00 700 - 799 68.75 to 80.00 800 & over 66.25 to 82.00 Villeneuve presents new awards for retail excellence TORONTO - Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Af- fairs Noble. Villeneuve recently pre- sented 26 Foodland Ontario Retail- er Awards to outstanding food retailers in the province. The cere- mony took place at the Art Gallery of Ontario, in Toronto. `This year we're introducing an expanded partnership for our award program," said Villeneuve. "In co- operation with grower organiza- tions, we are recognizing and cele- brating the many different ways in which food retailers promote Onta- rio produce, and the excellent work they do in informing consumers about the goodness and versatility of locally grown fruits and vegeta- bles." The Foodland Ontario Retailer Awards have significantly changed since last year. Four rower groups have now joined in to recognize top retailers. In addition, six Gold All Season Awards have been intro- duced to the program for both chain and independent retailers and seven new award categories have been created to recognize a wide variety of commodities, seasons and inno- vative merchandising approaches. All awards are now province -wide. "This is one example of grower organizations, retailers and govern- ment finding new ways of working together for a strong Ontario econol my", Villeneuve said. Denfield Livestock Sales Ltd. The market ai Denfield traded on a good de- mand with good handyweight cattle selling 2.00 CWT. higher and the heavy cattle fully steady. Cows sold stronger for the good ones. Veal steady, stockers steady, pigs steady. Don Eedy and Mark Vanderploeg, Denfield sold 20 heifers average wt. 1219 lbs. avg. price 83.85with sales to 89.75, purchased by Mike's Meats. Mary Catherine McPhail, Kerwood sold 17 steers avg. wt. 1428 lbs. avg. price 82.03 sales to 87.73 purchased by M.G.I. Packers. Dave Steeper, Parkhill sold 14 steers avg. wt. 1431 lbs. avg. price 79.33 to a high of 95.00 purchased by Dendekker Meats. Bob Hodgins, Lucan sold 14 steers avg. wt 1496 avg. price 80.80 sales to 85.00 purchased by M.O.I. Morley Hodgins, Parkhill sold 10 steers avg. wt. 1335 Iba. avg. price 80.86. Norman Hodgins, Parkhill sold 30 steers avg. wt 1457 lbs. avg. price 79.60. Mike Hartman, Dashwood sold 7 head average wt. 1242 lbs. average price 8530 sales to 91.25 purchased by M.O.J. Choloe steers 84-86 sales to 95. Good steers 80-84 Heavies 75-80 Choice exotic cross heifers 84-66 sales to 92. Good heifers 77-81 Common and medium 60-70 Canners and cutters 35-43 Bulls 45-60 Good cows 43-50 sales to 36 Shells 20-30 Stockers steady Pigs 40-601bs. 75-85 Sows 30.55 Over 60 lbs. 70-80 Boars 45-50 r FIRM [.1ADATF Small rural businesses university of benefit from new loan adoptsGuelph wet/dry By Brenda Burke T -A Reporter STRATFORD - Thanks to a new Rural Enterprise Loan Fund in- itiated by WRED (Women and Ru- ral Economic Development), men and women can now borrow up Id $3,000 to start or expand their small rural businesses. According to a recent lease, the loan is "de- signed to bridge the credit gap feed by many rural en- trepreneurs." While banks typ- ically refuse to lend small amounts of money to en- trepreneurs, explained Charlene Gordon, project manager at WRED, this loan gives them a unique opportunity to get a fi- nancial headstart. "We're out there trying to fill the gap," she said. With its head office in Stratford, WRED serves counties in Central and Eastern Ontario. Rural en- terprise loans are available in Hu- ron, Perth, Middlesex, Grey and Bruce Counties. In the works with a target start- up date slotted for fall are two addi- tional loan sites in counties of Vic- ! toria, Peterborough and Hastings as well as counties in Eastern Ontario. In order to qualify for the loan, one must be a member of WRED, which requires a $25 annual fee and an optional $10 listing in its business directory. The first loan, up to $1,000, must be accompanied by a repayment plan to be fulfilled within one year from the loan start date. "You have to demonstrate the plan by which you're going to re- press re- pay this loan," said Gordon. Loan fund applications will be re- viewed by a volunteer board con- sisting of Credit Union and WRED representatives as well as small business owners. Upon acceptance, applicants will go to the Mitchell and District or Saugeeri and District Credit Unions to complete their loans, which will be supplied at current interest rates. "It's competitive with the banks," said Gordon, adding initial lack of funds chal- lenges business ven- tures more than interest rates do. ``� Qualifying for a second loan re- quires repayment of the first loan as well as the submission of a busi- ness plan. A third loan application may be completed along with a marketing strategy. Through the loan fund, borrowers can build a credit history to help them later make the move to tradi- tional financing sources. Initially WRED or- ganizers considered es- tablishing borrowing circles but discovered the method would not be suitable for the vast geographical area to be serviced. "There aren't a lot of networking opportunities in rural areas." WRED approved its first loan at the end of March and according to Gordon, many applications have been received. WRED, a provincial non=profit org on, was founded in 1993 . in an effort to increase the par- ticiipn of women in rural de- velopment. "Men still tend to run the show," Gordon explained. "There was an early demand for women who wanted to have self-employment." By March 1994, WRED course participants were trained and pro- grams initiated. Business Women's Networks and REDI (Rural En- terprise Development Initiative) were created first. "There aren't a lot of networking opportunities in rural areas," ex- plained Gordon, adding with REDI, "you learn about each other in a re- laxed atmosphere." Soon after came the establish- ment of Farm Ventures, which in- volves business development for farm families. "It's tougher "It's tougher and and tougher to tougher to make the make the fami%\family farm support the family," said Gordon, the family." ly farm .'upport explaining farmers are now seeking to di- versify their businesses. Although applications are no The traditional loan setup was longer accepted for both REDI and therefore finalized in February and Farm Ventures due to cuts in pro - now the program aims to fundraise vincial funding, Gordon suggests $20,000 in collateral for its two funding may return in the fall. loan pools. So far, $9,000 has been As well as offering Mentorship, collected. Business Basics and Survival Skills A silent auction will be held at programs, WRED is exploring the the Church Restaurant in Stratford possibility of developing youth en - on May 9 where Maude Barlow trepreneur and on-line partnerships. will speak about "The Impact of "Our mandate is to promote Rural Women in a Global Econ- healthy rural communities," said omy." Gordon. anizati Ontario Tree Atlas protect needs 900 volunteers GUELPH - Wanted: 900 able - sighted Ontariaris to identify and es- timate tree populations in the prov- ince. No prerequisites required. Training provided. So far, the Ontario Tree Atlas Project, launched last year by the Arboretum at the University of Guelph and the Ontario Forest Re- search Institute to record the prov- ince's tree populations, has recruit- ed 600 volunteers to collect data. But another 900 are still needed to adequately complete the job by June 1998, says project co- ordinator Rob Guthrie. Regional co-ordinators have re- cruited volunteers from field natu- ralist clubs, horticultural societies, conservation authorities and the Ministry of Natural Resources. Volunteers may wish to participate in tree -identification workshops, and newsletters provide tips on tree identification. Each volunteer is given one or more 100 -square -kilometre (10 km by 10 km) plots of land to cover and, for each square, a data card to record the tree species and their abundance. In the southern part of the province, there are 1,824 areas to cover, whereas Northern Ontario contains at least triple that number. In addition to volunteer data col- lection, the project will use existing satellite data for trees to determine tree distribution. Funding is current- ly being sought to look at historical data. All of central Ontario (Muskoka, Kawartha, Haliburton, Trent - Severn, Frontenac Axis, etc.) is es- pecially in need, largely because + there's so rnuch:atea to cover, says Guthrie. "It takes about 30 hours of volunteer time to survey a 10 by 10 km areas," he says. Although the project is looking at the distribution and relative abun- dance of trees in the province, it's possible that a species not previous- ly known to exist in Ontario may be discovered or that populations of tree species may be found in unex- pected areas, says Alan Watson, di- rector of the Arboretum and project supervisor. "The tree atlas will provide base- line data that is vital for making de- cisions in the future," says Guthrie. Some 111 species are included on the list, but a volunteer in, say, Ottawa might only have to identify 35 or 40 of these because the rest aren't found in that part of the province. These species include all native species and about 20 intro- duced ones. Most are easily inden- tifiable - only 12 species are con- sidered difficult to identify, says Guthrie. To ensure accuracy, vol- unteers are required to submit sam- ples and forms on species that are difficult to identify. Species will vary throughout the three forest regions in Ontario - the Carolinian forest zone confined to the southern most part of the prov- ince, the Greatt.'' 4*rence forest zone, hich �priies the middle section of the province and the boreal forest to the north. Vol- unteers are also required to fill out special forms for rare species, most of which are confined to the Caro - 1 Tinian zone. Abundance estimates of species are divided into three categories -- fewer than 20 trees, 20 to 100 trees and more than 100 trees. "From a historical perspective, the project will give us a snapshot of tree distributi n and abundance from the turn of the century," says Watson. "If it had been done in the past, it might have given us an un- derstanding of tree populations in Ontario, and it might have been helpful in determining the question of global warming." Modelled after existing atlases on birds and mammals, the Ontario Tree Atlas Project is being funded by a $250,000 grant from the Onta- rio Forest Research Institute, which has also endowed a gene bank for Carolinian forest species at the Ar- boretum. If interested in becoming a volunteer with the project, call Guthrie at 519-824-4120, Ext. 3615, fax to 519-836-1855 or send e-mail to rguthrie@uoguelph.ca or awatson@uoguelph. ca. program GUELPH - Waste not, want not. The University of Guelph is putting that slogan to good use as it works towards full-scale implementation of the City of Guelph's wet/dry waste -management program' on campus by April 1. Already under way In about 30 university buildings, the program -- geared toward* prolonging the life span of area landfills by reducing the amount of waste sent there by at least 50 per tent -- will soon be campus -wide. Participation by the university and other members of the industrial, commercial and institu- tional sectors comes on the heels of a successful residential implementa- tion in the fall. With the university sending about 41 tonnes of waste to landfill each week, its participation stands to make a weighty contribution to this pilot North American project, says University of Guelph waste - management co-ordinator Alex Hall. Education is key to the successful implementation of the project on campus, says Hall. After introduc- ing staff to new ways of picking up waste and familiarizing building us- ers with appropriate sorting tech- niques through information ses- sions, posters, pamphlets, tent cards and e-mail, the team is pleased with the response to date. The wet/dry system involves the separation of all waste into two streams -- wet and dry. Wet con- sists of anything compostable, in- cluding all food products, paper towels and tissues. Dry consists of both recyclables and non- recycables such as packaging, paper products, metals, glass and plastics. The university's grounds depart- ment will be responsible for col- lecting the waste and transporting it daily to the Wet/Dry Recycling Centre at the corner of Stone and Watson roads, r,Thge, it will be sorted and processed before -being sold to what is a growing market for recycled materials. Trevor Barton, marketing officer for the City's wet/dry program and a 1994 social science graduate of the University of Guelph, says proper sorting of material at the source is important if quality prod- ucts are to be produced at the facil- ity. "Waste - not garbage -- is now a commodity that sells, and we are developing relationships with end buyers of our products all the time," says Barton. "The City is pleased with the excellent partner- ships it has developed with the university over the years in various recycling endeavors and hopes this will be an extension of that." Some of those endeavors will continue. Newsprint, glass and tin recycling is being phased out be- cause the materials will not be con- sidered dry waste, but the universi- ty's established recycling programs for fine paper and corrugated card- board will continue as before. There will be no changes in the handling of hazardous, sharp and radioactive wastes and animal tis- sue. leed Barley and Seed Oat Growers for the 1996 Crop Year "PREMIUMS PAID" Please contact