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The Citizen, 1991-02-06, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1991. New generation takes over at Huron Tractor Herb Verbeek of Huron Tractor Ltd. along with his partners, Jack VanBussel, Harry Winters, Bruce Hasselback and Earl Long recently announced a change of ownership of the company. Brussels Livestock report Market steady at Friday sale The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday, sold steady on all classes of cattle. There were 297 slaughter cattle and 132 pigs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $88 to $93 to the high of $97. One steer consigned by Murray Stevens, RR 2, Gorrie weighed 1330 lbs. sold for $91. Nine steers consigned by Elmer Smeltzer, RR 1, Ripley averaged 1430 lbs. sold for $90.12 to the high of $97. Two steers consigned by George Goetz, RR 3. Mildmay averaged 1495 lbs. sold for $89.94. Eleven steers consigned by Jim Hayden, RR 3, Goderich averaged Farm OMAF offers course on people management BY NICK GELEYNSE RURAL ORGANIZATION SPECIALIST FOR HURON COUNTY An intensive two-day course designed to help farm and agri­ business managers improve their skills in attracting, keeping and motivating farm labor is planned for February 26 and 27 in Ingersoll. Enrolment in this course is limited to 15 registrants. This is to ensure maximum participation in relevant agricultural case studies focusing on recruitment, compen­ OMAF group pushes ag. alternatives Ontario is launching a new group ■ to promote the production and marketing of alternative crops and livestock. Agriculture and Food Minister Elmer Buchanan an­ nounced at a meeting of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Grow­ ers’ Assocation. The mission of “Innovation Agriculture” is to work closely with producers, with a vision to encour­ age alternatives to traditional crops and livestock. Some possible alternative crops are sweet lupines, evening prim­ rose and sweet potatoes. Innova­ tion Agriculture will also be study­ ing non-traditional livestock, for example, deer and rabbits. Buchanan said that Innovation Agriculture will complete some of the successful work conducted by the ad hoc Transition Crop Team (TCT), established in 1986. “For some years now, the mini­ stry’s Transition Crop Team has been addressing the challenges to Ontario agriculture, particularly in the production and marketing of non-traditional crops, and has found opportunities in marketing and group business planning.” Buchanan said. Innovation Agriculture will con­ tinue the work of the TCT and “will capitalize on initiatives created by the industry for the continuing This farm and grounds care John Deere equipment dealership has been serving customers in Huron, Perth, Middlesex, Bruce and Lambton counties since 1961, and has grown from a small two-man 1439 lbs. sold for $89.72 to the high of $93. Three steers consigned by Machan Construction, RR 3, Monk­ ton averaged 1190 lbs. sold for $89.25. Eleven steers consigned by George Adams, RR 2, Wroxeter averaged 1225 lbs. sold for $88.32. Five steers consigned by Jack Giousher, RR 4. Wingham averag­ ed 1260 lbs. sold for $87.76 to the high of $91. One steer consigned by John Smuck, RR 4. Wingham weighed 1200 lbs. sold for $87.25. Three steers consigned by Donald Dow, RR 3, Wingham averaged 1107 lbs. sold for $86.92. Good to choice heifers sold from $84 to $89. Eleven heifers consign­ ed by Delmar Sproul, RR 3, Auburn sation, employment policies, and personnel problem solving. Discus­ sion throughout will center on current issues and participants will have a chance to share ideas and concerns with other farm mana- gers/operators and agribusiness managers from across the pro­ vince. For more information and regi­ stration forms contact the Univer­ sity of Guelph (519) 824-4120, Extension 3862 or the local OMAF Office at 482-3428 or 1-800-265- 5170. benefit of rural communities,” he said. The new unit will also “reinforce the crucial importance of business planning and market­ ing in the search for new opportuni­ ties”, he said. HENSALL LIVESTOCK SALES LTD. REPORT The market on Thursday, January 31 met a steady demand with good to choice steers selling $89.50 to $92.00 with a top sale of $96.00. There were 394 steers and heifers on offer. Sixteen steers consigned by J .L.W. Campbell Farms averaging 1227 lbs. sold for $92.10 with a top sale of $95.50. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Fifty-eight steers consigned by Earl Foster averaging 1210 lbs. sold for $91.35 with a top sale of $93.25. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Eleven steers consigned by Roger Moore averaging 1285 lbs. sold for $90.80 with a top sale of $92.25. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Thirty-nine steers consigned by Geo. Underwood & Sons averaging 1368 lbs. sold for $90.60 with a top sale of $96.00. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Seven steers consigned by Strange Farms averaging 1135 lbs. sold for $90.00. Thirteen steers consigned by Ed Robinson avreaging 1312 lbs. sold for $89.55. Sixteen steers consigned by Steve Eadie averaging 1330 lbs. sold for $89.50. Choice heifers sold from $89 to $93. Good heifers sold from $83 to $89. Eight heifers consigned by Allan Rundle averaging 1212 lbs. sold for $91.20 with a top sale of $93. Purchased by Innerkip Meat Packers. Five heifers consigned by McNain Farms averaging 1059 lbs. sold for $90.10 with a top sale of $92. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Twelve heifers consigned by J.L.W. Campbell Farms averaging 1165 lbs. sold for $86.50 with a top sale of $92.25. Purchased by Corsetti Meat Packers. Twenty-two heifers consigned by Schultz Bros, averaging 1045 lbs. sold for $85.50. Ten heifers consigned by Strang Farms averaging 1163 lbs. sold for $84.85. 262-2831 OWNER MANAGER BARRY MILLER 235-2717 SALES REP. JOE ZEHR 887-9599 operation to one of the largest in Eastern Canada. It presently em­ ploys 54 people. Started by Mr. VanBussel in a 3,000 foot square building, the Exeter facility has grown over the years to 48,000 averaged 1005 lbs. sold for $89.11 to the high of $91.50. Six heifers consigned by Dale Gammie, RR 1, Lucknow averaged 993 lbs. sold for $86.29. Two heifers consigned by Gordon Mann, RR 2, Wroxeter, averaged 1260 lbs. sold for $84.81. One heifer consigned by Sylvia Lee, RR 5, Brussels weighed 1210 lbs. sold for $84. Two heifers consigned by Don Proctor, RR 4, Brussels averaged 1060 lbs. sold for $83.84. DI and D2 cows sold from $58 to $64; D3 and D4 cows, $50 to $55. One Holstein cow consigned by Higenell Farms, RR 5, Mitchell weighed 1900 lbs. sold for $65. One Holstein cow consigned by Ken DeBoer, RR 1, Lucknow weighed 1300 lbs. sold for $63.50. One beef cow consigned by John Bennett, RR 6, Goderich weighed 1170 lbs. sold for $63.50. One beef cow consigned by Hugh Lane, RR 2, Holyrood weighed 970 lbs. sold for $62.75. Five beef cows consigned by Rick McQuillin, RR 1, Kincar­ dine averaged 974 lbs. sold for $62.10. One Holstein cow consign­ ed by Lyle Haney, RR 4, Seaforth weighed 1210 lbs. sold for $61.75. One Holstein cow consigned by Jim Taylor, RR 1, Gorrie averaged 1800 lbs. sold for $61.75. Two Holstein cows consigned by Victor Roland, RR 1, Gorrie aver­ aged 1200 lbs. sold for $61.13. Four beef cows consigned by Machan Construction, RR 3, Monkton aver­ aged 1278 lbs. sold for $60.95. One beef cow consigned by Hugh Bennett, RR 6, Goderich weighed 1390 lbs. sold for $60.75. One beef cow consigned by Jim Stockie, RR 2, Mildmay weighed 1080 lbs. sold for $60.50. Six Holstein cows consigned by Peter Scheurwater, RR 2, Teeswater averaged 1440 lbs. sold for $60.26. Two Holstein cows consigned by John Dietrich, Mitchell, averaged 1405 lbs. sold for $60.05. Five Holstein cows consigned by Rueben Borth, RR 3, Mildmay averaged 1414 lbs. sold for $60.04. Two beef cows consigned by Robert Reinhart, RR 2, Mildmay averaged 1030 lbs. sold for $60. There were too few pigs on offer to quote a price. square feet with an additional 8,000 square feet at the Bly th location. The new partners, Mr. Winters’ sons Frank and Henry, Paul VanOss, Peter Hakvoort, and John Rudderham bring a combined 50 years of farm machinery experi­ ence to the operation. Mr. VanOss has been with Huron Tractor for 14 years starting as a service techni­ cian and now as top saleman. Henry Winters started in the parts department at Exeter 10 years ago and now manages the Blyth sales and service centre. In 1987 Frank Winters left General Motors to join the management team and is currently the General Sales Man­ ager. Mr. Hakvoort left John Deere Canada after 10 years of sales and credit management experience to resume responsibility of the parts and administration departments. Mr. Rudderham also has 10 years EXTRA SAVINGS I ! 5L Bottle of I COKE FRIED CHICKEN Formerly Dixie Lee Fried Chicken Call ahead for faster service 31 Victoria St. CLINTON 482-7337 of experience with John Deere Canada’s sales and service depart­ ments to bring to Huron Tractor. This new generation hopes to reach higher levels of service for their customers. "We will continue to keep our combined emphasis on our parts and service operation by ongoing training and increasing our dollar investment to provide the superior level of service that our customers deserve,” said Mr. Hakvoort. Mr. Rudderham adds, “We will continue to focus our commitment towards the new developments in the farming com­ munity.” The new partnership realizes the past success has been due in large part to its staff. Frank Winters said, “Our employees are an integral part of our decision making process for continued growth of our firm.” Come in and meet the proud owners of the newest Reddi-Chef loca­ tion - Lyle and Yvonne Youngblut. For fast and friendly service with quality sec­ ond to none you can count on Reddi-Chef. ‘Specials also available at Seaforth Reddi-Chef. ReddiCbeF