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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-09-24, Page 7THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 24, 1986 - A7 Nominees are sought for prestigious conservation award The Huron Soil and Crop Improvement Association is looking for landowners and tenants who have managed their farms to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources through various conservation prac- tices. The Soil and Crop Improvement Associa- tion is recognizing such Individuals with the Norman Alexander Conservation Award. Established in 1980, the award named after Norman Alexander for his work in conserva- tion has recognized individuals John Hazlett, Don Lobb, Whyte Brothers, Bert Visscher, Hogan Brothers and Gordon Lobb. The Association is currently seeking nominations for the award and over the next several weeks will be visiting members to select the recipient of the award in 1986. ' There are many deserving individuals in Huron who could be nominated for the award. If you know of someone in your area, that individual would be honored to be nomi- nated. Nominations must be received over the next couple of weeks, since selection for the award is done in September and October. We would be pleased to receive your nomination at the Clinton Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office by October 3. Royal Winter Fair hosting rural youth speaking contest REGISTRATION for INDUSTRIAL HOCKEY Payable at Archie's Sunoco mploymerlt Workshop For Women in Huron County Saturday, October 18, 1986 in Goderich DEADLINE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 FEE $115.00 upon registration i sy. Thank You The Royal Agricultural W inter Fair is hosting the second provincial public speaking competition for rural youth. This competition will be held on Thursday, November 13, 1986 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The competition is open to all rural youth between the ages of 17 and 24 years as of the competition date. Each contestant must give a 5-7 minute prepared speech on a current issue pertaining to Ontario's agriculture and food industry, as wellas introduce and thank another contestant, Contestants will be allowed to use a flip -chart, exhibit or appropriate poster to illustrate their talk. The first prize winner will have the opportunity to visit and lunch with the Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food for one day at a mutually convenient time. The five finalists will each receive a copy of the book entitled "The Farm." The entry deadline is October 17, 1986. Entry forms are available from Stephen Sharpe at the Stratford O.M.A.F. office, 413 Hibernia Street, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 5W2. JUST PORKING ALONG - Greg Fritz of Brussels entered his plg In one of the contests held as part of the 141st annual Seaforth Fall Fair. The swine contests attracted some of the biggest entries this year. - Mcllwraith photo IPM to receive support The International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show will receive as much, if not more, support from the Ministry of Agricul- ture and Food under a new agreement signed in June. Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell said some of the assistance which will be provided in the future will be in a different form under the agreement signed with the Ontario Plowmen's Association. "Currently, the ministry provides admini- strative as well as financial support in the running of the plowing match. The ministry supplies the general manager and other staff as well as many other services," Mr. Riddell said. The overall provincial expenditure on staffing, provincial police, the Ministry of Transportation and Communibations and other services associated with the plowing Good demand ' The market at Bn.ssels•Stockyards traded Ion a good demand with choice quality steers land heifers selling at premium prices and ' heavy and overfinished cattle being discount- ed. Cows and pigs sold barely steady. There were 801 cattle and 695 pigs on offer. Choice Steers -82.00 to 86.00 with a sale at 91.75. Good Steers -78.00 to 82.00. A fancy steer consigned by John Van Nynatten of RR 5, Mitchell weighing 1080 lbs. sold for 91.75 with his offering of 19 steers averaging 1159 lbs. selling for an overall price of 82.83. A steer consigned by Todd Hodgins of RR 8, Parkhill weighing 1200 lbs. sold for 90.75. A load of 42 steers averaging 1218 lbs. consigned by Murray Forbes of RR 2, Clinton sold for an overall price of 85.32 with sales to 86.10. Four steers consigned by Bob Kinsman of RR 2, Kippen averaging 1038 lbs. sold for an overall price of 85.07 with a sale at 87.25 and 3 heifers in the same load averaging 873 lbs. selling for an overall price of 85.42. Twenty-six steers consigned by Ed Mc- Cann of RR3, Dashwood averaging 1089 lbs. sold for an overall price of 84.11 with sales to 87.00. Seven steers consigned by Lyle Kinsman of Fall racing aeries begin. The opening race of the 1986 ATV Fall Series blasted off Sunday, September 14 at Hully Gully. Over 70 riders from across Southwestern Ontario and Michigan com- peted for trophies, and cash prizes. Even though competition was stiff, local riders faired well. Terry McGregor of Kippen won first overall in the 200 Stock class. Janie Couture of Clinton debuted in the 4 Wheel -2 Stroke lass and received an eighth overall. Chuck Collins of Varna had an excellent day, he surpassed everyone in all Modified classes to receive first overall. The next round of the Fall ATV Series will he at the Glencoe Fair September 21. The series returns to Holly Gully October 26 for the Grande Finale. for choice q match is more than $300,000 a year. Over the next five years, the administrative responsibility for the match will be turned over to the plowmen's association under the agreement. This will allow the association to gain autonomy in the management of its own affairs and to accept complete responsibility for the management of the plowing match. in order to fully cover the costs the plowmen's association will incur in hiring additional administrative staff, the ministry will provide the association with $464,000 in grants over the next five years. The ministry will also continue to provide many other services. When combined with the grants. the value of these additional services add up to as much, if not more, than the existing level of support to the plowmen's association. uality steers RR 2, Kippen averaging 1049 lbs. sold for an overall pnce of 84.19 with sales to 85.50. Ten steers consigned by Harold McClinch- ey of RR 1, Auburn averaging 1147 lbs. sold for an overall price of 33.15 with sales to 85.10. Eleven steers consigned by Bob Blackwell of RR1, Ripley averaging 1201 lbs. sold for an overall price of 83.27 with sales to 86.50. Thirty-eight steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of Dungannon averaging 1256 Abs. sold RorAin overall prim/0 ti2.54 With a fancy steer weighing 1130 lbs. selling for 91.75. Six steers consigned by David Hodgins of RR 8, Parkhill averaging 1068 lbs. sold for 83.50. Choice Exotic Heifers - 61.00 to 86.00 with a sale to 95.50. Choice White-faced Heifer - 77.00 to 81.00. A heifer consigned by Larry and Jim Howatt of RR 1, Londesboro weighing 1030 lbs. topped the market at 95.50 with their offering of 54 heifers averaging 1098 lbs. selling for an overall price of 84.16. Sixteen heifers consigned by Murray Fischer and family of RR 3. Brussels averaging 1159 lbs. sold for an overall price of 86.02 with a heifer consigned by Brett, Clint The Seaforth Agricultural Society wish to thank all those who exhibited, made donations, helped, or participated in any way to make the 141st Seaforth Fall Fair a success. SAFETY FIRST AND POWER TO SPARE and Chad weighing 1000 lbs. selling for 94.25. Fifty-three heifers consigned by Murray Mulvey of RR 1, Clifford averaging 1002 lbs. sold for an overall price of 83.00 with sales to 85.20. A heifer consigned by his son Brian weighing 1100 lbs. sold for 91.25. Thirty-five heifers consigned by Fred Marshall of RR3, Fergus averaging 1116 lbs. sold for an overall price of 81.57 with sales to Eghteen mixed healers consigned by Scott's' Elevators of Lucan averaging 1057 lbs. sold for an overall price of 78.54 with sales to 82.00. Four heifers consigned by Jerryview Farms of RR5, Mildmay averaging 1080 lbs. sold for an overall price of 83.27 with a sale at 85.00. Choice Cows -50.00 to 54.00 with a sale to 59.00. Good Cows - 46.00 to 50.00. Canners and Cutters - 42.00 to 48.00. 30 to 40 ib. pigs traded to a high of 51.65 per ib. 40 to 50 ib. pigs to a high of 51.38. 50 to 60 Ib. pigs to a high of 51.34. 60 to 70 Ib. pigs to a high of 51.20. 70 to 80 Ib. pigs to a high of 51.09. •To,uon Canada Limited regt5lorod user CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW °°M 28900;, ,„o Pioneers eA�tlt7 hybrids...The leaders year after year! Now is the time to get.your ATV action at fair CRC Produktions of Clinton ptoduoed another exciting ATV Supercross at the Glencoe Fall Fair. This is the second year Glencoe has sponsored such an event and the spectator response was excellent. Hundreds of racing fans' turned out to see who would capture the $1,000 purse. Racing conditions were fast as the track tested the best rider. Local riders, Terry McGregorof'Kippeh battled it out for a second in the 200 Stock class and Paul Farquhar of Clinton captured a second in the 200 Modified Class, and fifth in the Open Modified -4 Stroke class. Chuck Collins of Varna received a second in the Open Modified -4 Stroke and Open Modified -2 Stroke classes and a first in the 250 Modified class. A Mitchell rider, Doug Wolfe, won sixth place in the 250 Stock and fifth in the 250 Modified class. 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