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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-12-24, Page 11DA YS OF REST are soon to be ,forthcoming for Clara Brugger. Mrs. Brugger will retire an ccountant for ngs December Se 31fo after waprking 31 years preciation iattion for hear yearle of service andhe dedicationeof Mrs. Brugger was Office, Seaforth. In app taken to dinner by the office staff and presented with a gift. She was also presented with a token of appreciation by the province. Making that presentation was John Allen, right, director of the Savings Offices and from Revenue Ottawa, andlnSeaforth ed into the local manofficager er Keith Hamon. Customers and friends of Mrs. Brugg a December 29, 30 and 31 to share refreshments and a few words with Mre. gger. (Mel IBrute photo) Active trading at stockyard The market at Brussels Stockyards traded actively at strong prices and a good demand on all classes of cattle. Cows sold higher. Pigs were barely steady. There were744 cattle and 726 pigs on offer. Choice Steers - 85.00 to 89,50 with sales to 94.00. Good Steers - 82.00 to 85.50. A steer consigned by Howson and Howson of Blyth weighing 1210 lbs. sold for94.00 with their offering of 17 steers averaging 1188 lbs, selling for an overall price of 88.34. One hundred and six steers, mainly herefords. consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon averaging 1157 Ihs sold for an overall price of 88.83 with sales 10 91 00 Twelve steers consigned by Karel Michiels of HR 1. Sehringville weighing 1222 lbs. sold for 89 50 with his offering of 36 steers averaging 1189 lbs. selling for an overall price of 88 50 with a sale at 92.50. A steer consigned by Bev Shenk of Neustadl weighing 1200 lbs. sold for 91.25 with his 2 heifers in the load. averaging 1060 lhs selling for 88.10. Ten steers consigned by Josiah Martin of Rh 1. Wroxeter averaging 1152 Ihs. sold for an overall pnce of 88.77. Five steers consigned by Douglas Wagg of RR 5. Mitchell averaging 1296 lbs. sold for 89 60 with his lot of 11 steers averaging 1251 Ihs. selling for 88.74. Twenty steers consigned by Doug Shiell of Fitt 3. W ingham averaging 1202 lbs. sold for an overall price of 88.90. Fourteen steers consigned by Bert Hast- ings of R11 4, W ingham averaging 1130 lbs, sold for an overall price of 87.74 with sales to 88 913 Ten steers consigned by Jim Poortinga of RR 1 Woodham averaging 1083 lbs. sold for n overall price of 87.74 with sales to 88.50. 9'µelve steers consigned by Maple Ridge Tamm of ItH 5. Brussels averaging 1111 lbs. MERRY CHRISTMAS Views sought on family farm issues After consultations with the farm commun- ity, Agriculture Minister John Wise released a document seeking the views of farm families on the social and economic issues affecting the future of the family farm. In releasing the document -- called Agenda for Discussion -- M r. W ise said more than 300 farm families, farm organizations and others were approached for their views during the past year. The process ensures the agenda reflects the real concerns and priorities of the farming community. The agenda marks phase one of Family Farm Forum, an initiative outlined June 4, 1986. "While the discussions we had with the farm community took time, the result is a document that will survey the broad range of issues farmers themselves have identified," the Minister said. Family Farm Forum grew out of discus- sions Mr. Wise had a year ago at the second National Farm Women's Conference in Charlottetown. Delegates stressed the need for more effective partnerships between government and the farming community. sold for an overall p rice of 88.19 with a sale at 92.50. Thirty-one steers consigned by Earl Fitch of Wroxeter averaging 1227 lbs. sold for an overall price of 87.43 with a sale at 90.50. Choice Exotic Heifers - 85.00 to 89.50 with a sale at 102.25. Choice White-faced Heifers - 83.00 to 87.00. A heifer consigned by Gary Bell of RR 1, Wroxeter weighing 1060 lbs. topped the market at 102.25 with his offering of 36 heifers averaging 1143 lbs. selling for an overall price of 88.10. Sixteen heifers consigned from Dan Pearson's of Ethel averaging 1149 lbs. sold for 89.70 with the, offering of 31 heifers averaging 1092 lbs. selling for an overall price of 89.03 with sales to 96.25. Nine heifers consigned by Rick Zettler of RR 2. Walkerton averaging 1030 lbs. sold for an overall price of 87.84 with a sale at 94,25. Five heifers consigned by Ross FItch of RR 1. W roxeter averaging 982 lbs. sold for 90.70 with his offering of 49 mixed heifers averaging 1029 lbs. selling for an overall price of 86.60. Two heifers consigned by Warden and Glen Haney of RR4, Seaforth averaging 1005 lbs. sold for 86.50. Five heifers consigned by Calvin Semple of RR 1. Ethel averaging 1112 lbs. sold for an overall price of 86.38 with a sale at 88.50 with his steer in the same load weighing 1250 lbs. selling for 89.50. Choice Cows - 53.00 to 57.00. Good Cows - 49.00 to 53.00. Canners and Cutters - 44.00 to 49.00. A fancy Umousin bull weighing 1440 lbs. sold for 77,25. 30 to 40 Ib. pigs traded to a high of 31.65. 40 to 50 Ib pigs to a high of 31.52. 50 to 60 Ib. pigs to a high of 31.40. 60 to 70 Ib. pigs to a high of 31.30. 70 to 80 lb pigs to a high of S1.17. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 24, 1986 - All M E If2 a Y chRr$TMP►5 We hope you have a heavenly Christmas. A sincere thank you to all our wonderful friends and customers. "From our discussions so far. general agreement has been reached that Family Farm Forum has to•take into consideration the financial crisis facing many farm families today. Farm women's organizations.told us that rising debt, interest' rates and fluctua- tions in commodity prices are central 'social' issues." Mr. Wise said there is also a growing awareness in the farm community of "human" issues -- child care, family law, stress, workload and isolation -- affecting family farm life. "The whole purpose behind Family Farm Forum is to begin developing long-term strategies to ensure the continued viability of the family farm and the quality of family life while responding to changes taking place in agriculture." Agriculture Canada is distributing the "Agenda for Discussion" to thousands of farm families across Canada. Fano organiza- tions will distribute the agenda to their members later this fall. A summary of the responses received will be compiled into the Family Farm Forum Report which will be distributed to all participants. This report could form the basis of ongoing discussions with other governments, farm organizations and farm families to address the main concerns identified through this grassroots consultations. 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