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The Citizen, 1990-04-18, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1990. PAGE 15. Cattle prices up $2-3 at Brussels sale Friday The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday sold from $2.00 to $3.00 higher. There were 334 slaughter cattle and 100 hogs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $88 to $94 to the high of $100 per hundredweight. One steer con­ signed by Hammond Bros., RR 1, Monkton weighed 1270 lbs. sold for $94. Eleven steers consigned by Paul Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale averaged 1178 lbs. sold for $92.06 to the high of $100. Thirteen steers consigned by Emerson Mitchell, RR 3, Walton averaged 1270 lbs. sold for $91.11. Four steers con­ signed by Murray Shiell, RR 3, Wingham averaged 1383 lbs. sold for $91. Thirty-six steers consigned by Bill Hayden, RR 6, Goderich aver­ aged 1276 lbs. sold for $90.10. Fourteen steers consigned by Ralph and Roger Morrison, RR 1. Farm Brigid Pyke speaks to local Federations The annual meeting of the combined Morris and Grey Federa­ tions of Agriculture was held on April 11 in the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. The meeting took place at 12:30 with more than 100 people sitting down to a delicious roast beef dinner, prepared by a group of Brussels ladies. Allan Cardiff introduced head table guests: Brigid Pyke, presi­ dent of the Ontario Federation of r Agriculture; Chris Palmer, presi­ dent of Huron O.F.A.; Keith Williamson, President of Grey O.F.A.; Allan Cardiff, President for Morris O.F.A.; and his guest Claudia Campbell; Hugh Crawford, vice president for Grey O.F.A.; Bruce Schmidt, vice president for Morris O.F.A. Allan Cardiff and Keith William­ son held a lucky draw for prizes donated by local businesses. Those receiving door prizes were William Craig, John McIntosh, Velma Elliott, Isabel Craig, Don Fischer, Bert Elliott, Jeanne Kirk- by, Brenda Dalton, Bruce Schmidt and Neil McGavin. Doug Gamiss, a regional director for the townships of Grey, Howick , Morris and Turnberry Townships, introduced the guest speaker Brigid Pyke. Mrs. Pyke spoke to the assembly on the Goods and Services Tax as it affects farmers. She discussed the high interest rates and how her organization is pressuring government for credit policies to assist farmers. There was an interesting question and answer period. Murray Cardiff thanked Mrs. Pyke for her informative talk and presented her with a gift of locally- produced maple syrup. Lucknow averaged 1259 lbs. sold for $90.01. Ten steers consigned by Bob Rice, RR 2, Staffa, averaged 1288 lbs. sold for $89.83. Eighteen steers consigned by Glen Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale averaged 1246 lbs. sold for $89.77. Six steers consign­ ed by Ross Battin, RR 2, Monkton averaged 1340 lbs. sold for $88.46. Twelve steers consigned by Bruce Bros., RR 1, Belgrave, averaged 1390 lbs. sold for $87.09. Good to choice heifers sold from $86 to $90 to the high of $100. Three heifers consigned by Dave Elphick, RR 3, Lucknow averaged 1203 lbs. sold for $91.28. Ten heifers consigned by Bert Dougher­ ty, RR 6, Goderich, averaged 1129 Murray Gaunt honoured CKNX farm broadcaster and former Huron-Bruce MPP Murray Gaunt was among those honored by the Ontario Institute of Agrologists March 23 in Ottawa. Mr. Gaunt was bestowed with an honorary life membership in the University of Guelph Institute, one of four people to be honoured. A spokesman for the Institute said Mr. Gaunt has contributed to agriculture over the past 30 years as a farmer, member of the Ontario Legislature and now again as a farm broadcaster. He also has served on various committees, commissions and boards. Mr. Gaunt also was honoured this month by the Farm Safety Association with its Media Award, presented to those who have made an outstanding contribution to pro­ moting health and safety in agricul­ ture. lbs. sold for $90.56. Six heifers consigned by Bell Hackett, RR 7, Lucknow averaged 1023 lbs. sold for $88.38. Five heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul, RR 2, Lucknow averaged 1190 lbs. sold for $88.20. Ten heifers consigned by Terry Mc- Cathy, RR 1, Dublin averaged 1273 lbs. sold for $87.35. One heifer consigned by Gerald Grubb, RR 5, Mildmay weighed 1070 lbs. sold for $88. Twelve heifers consigned by Ron Brooks, RR 3, Lucknow aver­ aged 1147 lbs. sold for $86.55. There were 55 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold from $58 to $62; D3 and D4 cows, $53 to $58. One cow consigned by Ken Hammond, RR 1, Monkton weigh­ ed 1260 lbs. sold for $63.75. One cow consigned by Allan Koch, RR 1 Gowanstown weighed 1210 lbs. sold for $61.50. One cow consigned by Ron Brooks, RR 3, Lucknow weighed 1280 lbs. sold for $56.75. Two cows consigned by Joerg Maehlethaler, RR 1, Londesboro averaged 1490 lbs. sold for $56.63. Pigs under 40 lbs. sold at $127.06; 40 - 50 lbs., $101.37; 50 lbs. and over, $100.66. STOCKER SALE 1100HEAD ON SAT. APRIL21,1990 AT1:00P.M. AT HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. Consisting of: Steers, Heifers & Calves JoeZehr FOR INFORMATION CALL: Victor Hargreaves 519-233-7511 Clinton Barry Miller 519-235-2717 Exeter 519-229-6205 Kirkton Gregory Hargreaves 519-263-2619 Hensail 519-262-2831 Hensall Joe Zehr 519-887-9590 Brussels AUCTIONEER: Larry Gardiner Beef calf club draws record membership The Lucknow Beef Calf Club started off its 1990 season with an organizational meeting on April 4 at the St. Helen’s Hall. A record number of members attended and there were four absent to make a final total of 27 members. The Beef Club leaders for this year are Kim Rintoul, Ken Me- whinney and Don Alton. Officers are as follows: president, Dianne Black; vice-pres., Darlene Black; Veterinarians secretary, Maryon Dow; treasurer, Vanessa Alton; press reporter, Steve Rintoul. Introductions were made and a questionnaire was handed out for everyone’s ideas on improvements for the coming year. The leaders then discussed the topic, “Breeding and Animal Health’’. Members were treated to chocolate milk and donuts. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucknow Sales bam. Anyone who is interested in joining is still welcome at this first regular meeting. SUPPLIES r—LAWN FERTILIZER- •20-5-5 Slo Release N. •10-6-4 •10-6-4 4-Killex —GARDEN •10-10-10 •16-16-16 FERTILIZER- •6-24-24 •8-32-16 act proclaimed The revised Veterinarians Act was proclaimed April 4. “The revised act will serve to better protect the public interest and the rights of members in the practice of veterinary medicine in Ontario,’’ said Ontario Minister of Agriculture and Food, David Ram­ say. The new Veterinarians Act will change the name of the profes­ sion’s 116 year old governing body from the “Ontario Veterinary Assocation” to the “College of Veterinarians of Ontario’’. 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