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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-09-22, Page 2424 It all starts onthe a culture Wednesday, September 22, 2004 TIMES -ADVOCATE Award-winning agrologist to speak to Huron County farmers BRUSSELS — Wendy Holm, award-winning Agrologist, farm columnist, economist and author, will be the guest speak- er at the Huron County Federation of Agriculture's Annual Regional Meeting to be held in the Brussels Arena Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The title of her talk is 'Hard Ball: Playing to Win on the Farm Trade Front.' "No matter how many taxpay- er dollars Ottawa steers towards the cattle industry, the fact remains; had Ottawa done what it should have done 14 months ago, the border would have been open last January. Ottawa's failure to invoke NAFTA Chapter 20 to defend the interests of Canada's ranch- ers is not only a profound mis- carriage of public policy. For the men and women who must watch a century of dreams evaporate on the auction block, it is a fiduciary breach that bor- ders on the criminal. For Canada's communities, it is a tragedy. It's past time for Ottawa to pick up the NAFTA bat," Holm says. A widely -read farm columnist and expert on international trade and competition policy who doesn't pull her punches, Holm will explain in plain lan- guage why Washington's 17 month closure of the American border to Canadian beef and cattle is in contravention of NAFTA, what remedies this gives Canada and how Canadian farmers affected by BSE can encourage both Ottawa and senior cattle indus- try leaders to act. While the current BSE crisis is what prompted organizers to bring Holm in as a speaker, she will also provide local farmers with a quick update on The Farmers' Resolution to Exempt Water from the NAFTA (an ini- tiative with the support of some 200 Canadian farm organiza- tions). A general question peri- od will follow, in which Holm will also take questions on other trade interference issues such as OECD support levels. For more information and tickets contact Huron County Federation of Agriculture at 1- 800-511-1135,519-482-9642 or any HCFA director. The deadline for ticket sales is Oct. 14. Plenty of $25 tickets still available for `Autumn Indulgence' Silent and live auctions and entertainment promise to be truly unique GRAND BEND — Those who wish to enjoy just the silent and live auctions and entertainment at the Rotary Club of Grand Bend's `Autumn Indulgence' fundraising event this Saturday are still in luck. Although tickets that include the steak and lobster dinner are nearly sold out, there is plenty of availability of admission later in the evening. "A lot of people aren't even aware of the $25 ticket option. If people can't make it to the dinner, we ask them to please join us for the silent and live auctions and a marvellous evening of music," said Rotary Club president Paul Ciufo. The second group is invited to arrive for the Sept. 25 event at the Huron Country Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. They will be in time for the live auction of 10 Adirondack chairs painted, carved and otherwise creatively modi- fied by local artists. The second group can also make bids in the silent auc- tion, which offers unique experiences such as a week- long cruise for four in the Bahamas aboard a luxury yacht, and an evening at the Western Fair as a part owner of standard -bred horse — including a share of any purse won. Getaways to B&Bs and resorts, fishing trips, tickets to theatre productions, golf and dining packages, and many other items will also be available. A diverse array of talented musicians will provide the entertainment for the remainder of the evening. Headliner Denise Pelley and her ensemble will perform on the main stage, treating the audience to smooth jazz, blues, R & B, and gospel. In Playhouse II The Magic Moments will offer rock 'n' roll, 60s and 70s music, and do wop. Tom Taylor and Quatro Voce will perform everything from Frank Sinatra to The Rolling Stones in the rehearsal hall. "It is going to be a really fun night, and there is some- thing for everybody. Plus all proceeds benefit the com- munity. You don't want to miss out," said Ciufo. To purchase advance tickets, contact Ciufo at 235- 2470 or Brian Hall at 238-8892. Subject to availability, A weeklong cruise for four aboard this yacht docked in the Bahamas, hosted by Henry Jamrozinski, is one of the silent auction items at `Autumn Indulgence' Sept. 25. (photo/submitted) $25 tickets can be bought at the playhouse on the evening of the event. Brussels Livestock report Brussels Livestock Market Report for the week ending Sept. 17. Total Receipts 2,766 head of cattle, 489 lambs and goats Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold at prices $2 higher. Fancy and double muscle steers and heifers sold 85 to 90, sales to 95.25. Choice steers and heifers sold 80 to 85, and 2nd cut steers and heifers sold 75 to 80.The cows sold on a steady market. Thursday: The veal sold actively at prices $2 to $3 higher. The lambs sold on a strong active trade. Friday: The calves traded on an active trade with prices $5 to $8 higher. The yearlings also sold at prices $2 to $3 higher. Steers There were 611 steers on offer. Owen B. Martin, Wellesley consigned four blond steers averaging 1345 lbs which sold for 93.75. His overall offering of twenty-one steers averaged 1388 lbs selling for an average price of 89.68. Ten steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms, Woodstock aver- aged 1550 lbs selling for an average price of 77.34 with his top limo steer weighing 1355 lbs selling to St Helen's Meat Packers for 91.50. Ray Waechter, Walkerton consigned three limo steers averaging 1340 lbs which sold for 85.25. Heifers There were 296 heifers on offer. Johnston Farms, Bluevale consigned one gold heifer weighing 1285 lbs which sold for 95.25. Their overall offering of twenty-four heifers averaged 1416 lbs selling for an average price of 79.78. Two red heifers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels averaged 1245 lbs which sold to Norwich Packers for 93. His overall offering of five heifers averaged 1225 lbs selling for an average price of 83.11. Violations HURON — This week offi- cers wrote 47 speeding tickets, four for failing to stop for stop signs, five for liquor related offences, two for expired validation stick- ers, two for trespassing issues, one each for care- less driving, insurance, starting from parked posi- tion not in safety, improper turn, follow to closely, fail- ing to surrender licence and another parking issue. Drivers are asked to slow down, obey the speed limit and follow the rules of the road. Cunningham Farms, Lucan consigned one black heifer weighing 1205 lbs which sold for 89.75. Cows There were 163 cows on offer. D1 & D2: 25-31.50; D3: 18-22; D4: 10-15; Shell Cows: 5-10. Joe Hendricks, Lucknow consigned one gold cow weighing 1250 lbs which sold for 31.50. One white cow consigned by Glen Haney, Seaforth weighed 1620 lbs selling for 28. Glen Warwick Farms, Bluevale consigned one gold cow weighing 1515 lbs which sold for 28. Bulls There were 15 bulls on offer selling 17-37.50 sales to 40. One sim bull consigned by Ron McClure, Walton weighed 2040 lbs selling for 40. WBX Farms, Bluevale consigned one black bull weighing 1590 lbs which sold for 37.50. Veal There were 187 head of veal on offer. Beef: 100-110 sales to 115.50; Good Holstein: 95-110 sales to 114; Medium Holstein: 75-90; Plain & Heavy Holstein: 50-60. Dan J & Mary Byler, Lucknow consigned two red veal steers averaging 650 lbs which sold for 115.50. Two hol veal steers consigned by Brian Eedy, Parkhill averaged 665 lbs selling for an average price of 114. John J. Miller, Auburn con- signed one red veal steer weighing 695 lbs which sold to New Market t4 1 \��r e t 1I For Tues., Sept. 14 the mar- ket at Denfield traded $3 to $4 higher on all classes of fed cattle. Cows sold steady. Sows and boars steady. Holstein bull calves under pressure. Frank Byrne, Chatham sold 8 hd. avg. wt. 1126 avg. price 75.06 sales to 83.75 for a Bwf hf pur. by Norwich Packers. Paul McTavish, Alvinston sold 6 hd. avg. wt. 1211 avg. price 79.18. John Walls, Denfield sold 12 hd. avg. wt. 1400 avg. price 74.53 sales to 86.75 for a char st pur. by Norpac. John McLinchey, Parkhill sold 35 st. avg. wt. 1450 avg. price 77.01. Choice steers: 84-87; Good steers: 72-78; Choice heifers: 82-85; Good heifers: 72-77; Plain heifers: 55-65; Good Holstein cows: 22-25; Medium cows: 15-20; Shells: 5-10; Good bulls: 25-30 sales to 45; Holstein bull calves: 40-140. Meat Packers for 113. Lambs under 50 lbs: 65-165; 50-65 lbs: 103-150; 65-80 lbs: 100-151; 80-95 lbs: 96-124; 95-110 lbs: 90; 110 lbs and over: 87-89. Sheep 30-50 Goats $20-$150 Top Quality Stocker Steers under 400 lbs: 79-113; 400-500 lbs: 88-119; 500-600: 87-110; 600-700: 83-101; 700-800: 80-96; 800-900: 79.50-97; 900-1000: 79.25-118; over 1000: 72.50-87.25. Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs: 91; 300-400: 82-106; 400-500: 67-107; 500-600: 66-95.50; 600-700: 60-84; 700-800: 65-85; 800-900: 70-86; Over 900 lbs: 71.35-82. 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