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The Citizen, 1989-10-18, Page 17PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1989. Marlene Albers (centre) of RR 2, Bluevale was crowned the new Huron County Dairy Princess at the Dairy Princess Ball in Blyth Saturday night. Performing the ceremony was Lisa Boonstoppel (right) retiring Dairy Princess and Brenda Bridge (left), co-ordinator of the Dairy Princess program for Huron. Brussels market $1 higher Committee to look at farm tax reform The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday traded $1.00 higher on choice steers and heifers, with second cut cattle selling steady to last week. There were 252 slaugh­ ter cattle, and 242 pigs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $84 to $88. Twelve steers consign­ ed by Bruce Bros, of RR 1, Belgrave, averaging 1283 lbs., sold for an average price of $84.69. Four steers consigned by Bert Elliott of RR 2, Blyth, averaging 1265 Jbs., sold for an average price of $84.56 with sales to $86. Twelve steers consigned by Tom and Roger Moore of RR 4, God­ erich, averaging 1295 lbs., sold for an average price of $84.52 with sales to $87.25. Eleven steers consigned by Stam Farms of RR 4, Kincardine averaging 1185 lbs., sold for an average price of $83.87 with sales to $88. Six head consign­ ed by Bob Orr of RR 4, Kincardine, averaging 1117 lbs., sold for an average price of $83.77 with sales to $85.75. Seven steers consigned by Don­ ald Thornton of RR 1, Gorrie, averaging 1131 lbs., sold for an average price of $83.29 with sales to $86.75. Good to choice heifers sold from $83.50 to $89. One heifer consigned Brussels 4-H calves sold The Brussels Beef Club took their calves to the 4H sale at Hanover on Saturday, October 14. Club members thanked the buyers who bought their calves. Barbara Alexander’s calf weigh­ ed 1065 lbs. and sold for $1.50 per pound. Don Johnston for Topnotch Feeds, Brussels was the buyer. Brian Alexander’s calf weighed 1240 lbs. and sold for $1.65 to Fleming Feed Mill, Clin­ ton. Michael Alexander’s calf weighed 1175 lbs., and sold for $1.55. Don Sholdice for Corsetti Meat Packers was the buyer. Wayne Alexander’s calf weighed 1040 lbs., and sold for $1.65 to Thompson’s Meat Market, Brus­ sels. Darren Johnston’s calf weighed 1300 lbs. and sold for $1.40. Walden Transport was the buyer. David Johnston’s calf weighed 1405 lbs. and sold for $2.30. Barry Pletch for Gamble and Rodgers was the buyer. Scott Johnston’s calf weighed 1125 lbs. It sold for $1.45 to Ross McCall, Brussels. Michael Salter was also in the club. He is taking his calf to the Royal Winter Fair. by Dave Elphick of RR 3, Lucknow, weighing 1,000 lbs., sold for $89.50. One heifer consigned by Hammond Bros, of RR 1, Monkton, weighing 1110 lbs., sold for $85.25. Four head consigned by Carl McClellan of RR 4, Brussels, averaging 903 lbs., sold for an average price of $83.35. Thirteen head consigned by Gary Potter of RR 3, Clinton, averaging 1009 lbs., sold for an average price of $82.08 with sales to $85.50. One heifer consigned by Roy Hollinger, of RR 2, Clifford, weighing 1120 lbs., sold Hensall Co-op is pleased to provide farmer-owned grain and bean elevator facilties in Londesboro. By working together, farmers can build their own successful agri-business! rS^CORN • Fast efficient service • Wagon dumpers • Trucking available • Fair grades and prices for $82.00. Five heifers consigned by Harold Elliott of RR 6, Goderich, averaging 1024 lbs., sold for $81.67 with sales to $84.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by Ruth Hastings of RR 4, Wingham, averaging 1045 lbs., sold for an average price of $81.31. DI and D2 cows sold from $53 to $58; D3 and D4 cows, $49 to $52; Bulls, $68 to $75. Pigs under 40 lbs. averaging $.6357 per lb.; 41 to 50 lbs., $.5752 per lb.; 51 to 60 lbs., $.6315 per lb.; 61 to 70 lbs., $.6345 per lb. ALLBORO ELEVATORS LTD. Londesboro - 523-4470 A steering committee made up of farmers, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food staff began a comprehensive program review of the Ontario Farm Tax Rebate program early this month. The review is being undertaken to determine the future direction of the program. Serving on the steer­ ing committee are: Earl Smith, RR 1, Tamworth, dairy farmer; Dave Older, RR 4, Thamesford, presi­ dent of the Oxford County Federa­ tion of Agriculture; and Charles Warner, RR 3, Englehart, former chairman of Farm Tax Rebate Program Appeal Board. Represent­ ing the Ontario Ministry of Agricul­ ture and Food are Norm MacLeod, director of the farm assistance programs branch and Elizabeth McLaren, assistant deputy minister of finance and administration as chairperson. The 1989 Ontario Farm Tax Rebate Program will provide some $140 million in tax relief to farmers Hensall Livestock Ltd. Slaughter Cattle Sale Every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. ORDER BUYER FOR STOCKER & FEEDER CATTLE FOR YOUR MARKETING NEEDS CALL: JOE ZEHR Bus. 262-2831 Bus. 887-9599 through rebates on municipal taxes levied on eligible farmland and outbuildings. Changes to the pro­ gram are interim in nature. The Farm Tax Rebate program review is expected to be completed in the spring of 1990. Application forms for the 1989 Ontario Farm Tax Rebate Program and detailed information brochures are being mailed to property own­ ers this week. Our goof In last week’s issue of The Citizen the parents of Dairy Prin­ cess contestant Cheryl Darlow of RR 4, Wingham were incorrectly stated. Cheryl’s parents are Sharon and Ralph Darlow. The Citizen regrets this error.