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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-03-12, Page 17VAN IN FLAMES — Seaforth Firefighters were summoned to put out a fire that erupted in a van parked north of town on County Road 12. Although the fire was out In a matter of minutes there was considerable Interior damage to the vehicle. Mcllwraith photo FARM THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 12, 1986 -- A17 Perth politicians divided on farm question If farmers aren't making any money, heads in debt and got that way because they have some responsibility to assist the should they quit - well that depends on who have loans based on equity (usually land) not fanners, Dr. Brightwell said yes. you are talking to. cash flow. Dr. Brightwell also said farmers "We do have some responsibility," the Perth MP Dr. Harry Brightwell gives a were lead there by banks and governments. MP said, adding, "But you don't want to be qualified yes, while Perth's MPP, the When asked if the banks and governments farming for the government." should fight. Area Honorable Hugh Edighoffer says no, farmers man receives trop seed award Both men were speakingat the MP and MPP dinner held every two years by the Perth County federation of agriculture. The meet- ing Was held on February 22 in Gravelridge. Bill Denham of RR 1, St. Marys, first vice-president of the Perth federation, asked for comments from Perth's two members of parliament on remarks he had heard. A member of the corn producers' association, said Mr. Denham, had said there are four categories to solving the farm problem; reduce production cost, increase commodity prices, government protection or quit. "I have no fear for farming, it's a strong part of the economy," said Dr. Brightwell, but he added with emphasis, "I have fear for farmers." He agreed with the comments about reducing production costs and increasing commodity prices, and added corporate farmers are now a reality. Corporate farming is a fact. It's here. Protectionism is forcing farmers into bigger and bigger ownership. I have concerns about that," said the MP. He also noted some farmers are over their A Seaforth area man was the recipient of the top award in the Seed Show competition held in conjunction with the Canada Farm Show last week. Art Bolton finished first in his class and Best in the Show, with his entry of Bruce barley in the Six Row Barley competition. Mr. Bolton's win signalled the third time the Best in the Show award has gone to a Huron County farmer. It has previously been won by Gerald Fagan, of Goderich, and Murray Cardiff. Also in the six row barley class Bob McCartney of RR 4, Seaforth finished third with his entry of Leger barley. in other competition Art Bolton finished third with his entry of Elgin oats in the Oats class, Ernie Talbot of RR 3, Kippen finished sixth with his entry of Frederick wheat in the wheat class, Larry Elder of Hensall finished third in the soybean lass and Stephen Dietrich of Hensall, Roy Hanna of Mitchell, Mac Stewart, and Bob and Jeff Allan of Brucefield finished second, third, fourth and fifth respectively in the white bean class. There were 83 entries in the competition. 6etEM ✓akaaf PIONEER DAYS'86 March 17-21 Undesirable cattle under more pressure PIONEER ` PIONEER The market at Brussels Stockyards traded Eleven steers consigned by John van A heifer consigned by Neil Dotmage of RR steady to the week's decline with undesirable Nynatten of RR 5, Mitchell averaging 1209 4, Walton weighing 890 lbs. sold for 83.75. cattle being under more pressure. There lbs. sold for an overall price of 80.86. A heifer consigned by Sherri Durrer of RR were 878 cattle on offer and no pigs due to Nine steers consigned by Doug Weber of 2, Mildmay weighing 1030 lbs. sold for 82.00. weather conditions. RR4, Mount Forest averaging 1244 lbs. sold Nine heifers consigned by Cecil and Karl Choice Steers -79.00 to 83.00 with sales to for an overall price of 80.77 with sales to 1Rbaszs. srr a for an RR overall price averaging a 4 11522 86.50. 83.25. Good Steers -75.00 to 79.00. Twelve light steers consigned by Allan sales to 81.50. A steer consigned by Lorne Kieswetter of Smith of RR2, Tara averaging 1034 lbs. sold Three heifers consigned by Lyle Hawn of RR 1, Mildmay weighing 1180 lbs. sold for for an overall price of 80.76 with sales to RR3, Mount Forest averaging 1070 lbs. sold 86.50 with his offering of 5 steers averaging 83.50. for an overall price of 81.25. 1182 lbs. selling for an overall price of 81.60. Thirty-four steers consigned by Ed Mi- Forty-eight heifers consigned by Cliff Cook Twenty-six steers consigned by Maple chiels of RR 1, Sebringville averaging 1188 of RR3, Granton averaging 1053 lbs. sold for Ridge Farms of RR 5, Brussels averaging lbs. sold for an overall price of 80.69. an overall price of 80.36 with sales to 86.25. 1150 lbs. sold for 81.25 with sales to 86.25. Forty-six heavy steers consigned by Eight heifers consigned by Ross Durnin of Thirteen steers consigned by Murray Hodgins Bros. of RR 8, Parkhill averaging RR2, Luclmow averaging 1132 lbs. sold for an Forbes of RR 2, Clinton averaging 1243 lbs. 1304 lbs. sold for an overall price of 80.49 with overall price of 80.15. sold for 81.78 with sales to 83.35. sales to 84.25. Ten heifers consigned by Doug McPherson Six steers consigned by BarryHeinmillerof Twenty steers consigned by Jim Simpson of RR 2, Wingham averaging 1076 lbs. sold RR2, Palmerston averaging 1273 lbs. sold for of RR3, Goderich averaging 1243 lbs. sold for for an overall price of 79.84 with sales to 82.90 with his offering of 13 steers averaging an overall price of 80.24 with sales to 84.00. 81.10. 1269 lbs. selling for an overall price of 81.48. Choice Exotic Heifers -78.00 to 82.00 with Four heifers consigned by Len, Radford of Forty-one steers consigned by Maple sales to 92.50. RR 1, Londesboro averaging 1127 1 bs. sold Emblem Farms of Dungannon averagingChoice White-faced Heifers 74.00 to 78.00. for 80.85 with his offering of 14 heifers 1255 lbs. sold for an overall price of 81.11 with A fancy heifer consigned by Allan Webster averaging 1070 lbs. selling for an overall sales to 83.00. Fifteen steers consigned by Reuben Borth of RR 3, Auburn, weighing 1260 lbs. topped price of 79.38. the market at 92.50 with his offering of 7 Six heavy heifers consigned by Gordon of RR3, Mildmay averaging 1268 lbs. sold for heavy heifers averaging 1290 lbs. selling for Dougherty of bs. sold for Ran overall perich of 79 32 gin g an overall price of 80.98 with sales to 83.75. an overall price of 85.32. sales to 81.00. with Five steers consigned by Lorne Birk of B A fancy heifer consigned by Gordon Choice cows - 48.00 to 52.00 with sales to 2, Palmerston averaging 1062 lbs. sold for an Jamieson of RR 2, Lucknow weighing 1020 58.00. overall price of 80.96. lb, sold for 85.00. Good Cows - 44.00 to 98.00. Twelve steers consigned by Jim Poortinga of RR 1, Woodham averaging 1276 lbs. sold o choice heifers consigned by Jake Canners and Cutters - 40.00 to 44.00. for an overall price of 80.88 with sales to ersteeg of RR2, Clifford averaging 950 lbs. to here rr sre nowefeeder e ererpigconditions. 10 report due 82.00. sold for 83.03. Ringette Continued from Page A2 many high points and low points., s a ri,ngette coach. However, I've become convinced ringette is a great sport for girls of any age. Ringette not only gives them a forum to develop certain physical skills but it provides a doorway into the world of teamwork Learning to be a successful part of a team is vitally important in all aspects of adult life. It is wonderful to watch the camaraderie that developes on a ringette team and to watch a young girl go from an ungraceful and awkward beginner to a confident and skilled team player. If you don't know what I'm talking about why don't you come out and see for yourself. On the weekend of Aril 4-6 Seaforth is hosting the Regional "C" Championships for Junior Belle, Petite and Tween Age. Come out and give the fastest growing sport in the world your support. Bingo attract:a 3E A bingo held in the Legion recently attracted 39 players and sparked interest In making the event a more frequent one. That will be discussed further. Norman East, Glen Haney and Anne Marie Maloney ran this bingo. There were two door prizes of a drum of candy, one door prize of a lottery ticket, eight regular games with a $2 lottery ticket as the prize and two Share -the - Wealth of $26.50 and $23. The 10th game was a split -the -door profit. The winners were: Ariel Wood, Mina Scott, Mrs. Ethel Hoist, Lori Harvey, Rachael Riekil, Rice. Iatiliil, Richard Wallace, Doris Ryan, Kathy Willis and Betty Glew. 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