The Citizen, 2019-01-10, Page 13THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019. PAGE 13.
Armstrong honoured by Guild
By Keith Currie, President,
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
There’s something exciting about
starting a brand new year. The
opportunities and possibilities are
endless, and turning the calendar
allows us to start with a clean slate
for another growing season. And
who doesn’t want to put the
harvest challenges of 2018 behind
them?
At the Ontario Federation of
Agriculture (OFA), we’re kicking
off 2019 with a renewed focus on
our advocacy work for the agri-food
sector and rural communities. Many
of our key areas for this year are a
continuation of the advocacy we set
out in our “Producing Prosperity in
Ontario” campaign – a call for
greater infrastructure investments in
the agri-food sector that will build
capacity and create greater
economic development in our
communities.
Natural gas continues to be a big
priority. The provincial government
has announced some plans for
expanded natural gas and we are
waiting for more details. We
continue to push for complete access
to affordable natural gas across the
entire province. Our farms and rural
businesses depend on it to remain
competitive.
Another key infrastructure
requirement to keep us connected
and competitive is high speed
internet in rural and northern
communities. Rural Ontario
continues to be disadvantaged
compared to our urban neighbours
when it comes to our ability to
connect for services, information,
e-commerce and education.
The OFA will continue to focus on
the need for a stable rural school
network. Schools provide a critical
hub for our communities that extend
beyond the school day, and we are
working with government to ensure
there is a solid process for evaluating
and assessing rural schools.
Our communities also depend on
continuous infrastructure improve-
ments to ensure our roads and
bridges support the movement of
agricultural equipment.
Water quality is another key
priority for the OFA. As part of the
Thames River Phosphorus
Reduction Collaborative, we
continue to work together on this
team to reduce phosphorus losses to
Lake Erie.
We also will be watching closely
as the provincial government
releases its plan for reducing red
tape and regulations to ensure the
impacts on the agri-food sector are
considered.
We have a busy year ahead with
work on a broad range of files that
impact the ability of our 38,000 farm
members to operate sustainable and
productive farm businesses. I’m
looking forward to the prospects for
a productive and prosperous year for
Ontario’s agri-food sector in 2019.
Total receipts for Brussels
Livestock for the week ending Jan. 4
were 810 cattle and 518 lambs and
goats. On Tuesday fed steers and
heifers sold on a strong trade with
fancier cattle selling higher. Choice
steers and heifers sold $140 to $145.
Second cut steers and heifers sold
$134 to $139. Cows sold stronger at
prices $3 to $5 higher. On Thursday
veal calves sold steady to last week.
Sheep and kid goats sold higher with
lambs and all other goats selling
steady. On Friday calves and
yearlings sold on a strong active
trade at steady prices.
Peter Biggelaar of Kimberley,
consigned five head that averaged
1,517 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $137.07. One black heifer
weighed 1,570 lbs and sold for
$139.50.
Jake Biggelaar of Mitchell,
consigned three steers that averaged
1,427 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $137.28. One black steer
weighed 1,405 lbs. and sold for
$140.
There were 150 cows on offer.
Beef sold $68 to $75; D1 and D1,
$65 to $70; D3, $60 to $65; D4, $53
to $58. Jonathan W. Hoover of
Bluevale, consigned one red cow
that weighed 1,545 lbs. and sold for
$69.
There were three bulls selling
$63.50 to $109 Rudy Gingrich of
Wingham, consigned one charolais
bull that weighed 2,040 lbs. and sold
for $109.
There were 200 head of veal on
offer. Beef sold $150 to $170 with
sales to $184; good holsteins, $110
to $124 with sales to $129; Sl heavy
holsteins, $95 to $110; heavy
holsteins, $95 to $115; medium
holsteins,, $100 to $110; plain
holsteins, $75 to $90.
Lamar Frey of Listowel,
consigned four head that averaged
836 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $167.80. One black steer
weighed 775 lbs. and sold for $184.
Mark M. Martin of Teeswater,
consigned four head that averaged
795 lbs. and sold for an average
price of $145.37. One pied steer
weighed 820 lbs. and sold for $174.
Leabek Farms of Auburn, consigned
one holstein heifer that weighed 835
lbs. and sold for $129.
Lambs 50 - 64 lbs. sold $365 to
$370; 65 - 79 lbs., $240 to $302; 80
- 94 lbs., $204 to $219; 95 - 109 lbs.,
$194 to $206; 110 lbs. and over,
$174 to $200.
Sheep sold $125 to $190.
Goats: billies sold $150 to $300;
nannies, $50 to $175; kids: meat,
$295 to $425 / lb.; dairy, $240 to
$440 / lb. Andreas and Petra
Aeberhardt of Neustadt, consigned
28 lambs that averaged 73 lbs. and
sold for an average price of $304.25.
Thirteen lambs averaged 57 lbs. and
sold for an average price of $370.
John J. Shetler of Auburn, consigned
eight goats that averaged 74 lbs. and
sold for an average price of $271.63.
One kid goat weighed 52 lbs. and
sold for $440.
Top quality stocker steers,
400 - 499 lbs. sold $209 to
$215; 500 - 599 lbs., $207 to
$223; 600 - 699 lbs., $187 to
$207; 700 - 799 lbs., $186 to
$206; 800 - 899 lbs., $201
to $203.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $185 to
$194; 1,000 lbs. and over, $175 to
$187.
Top quality stocker heifers, 400 -
499 lbs., sold to $175; 500 - 599 lbs.,
$177 to $185; 600 - 699 lbs., $163 to
$173; 700 - 799 lbs., $155 to $165;
800 - 899 lbs., $178 to $186; 900
lbs. and over, $172 to $183.50.
James M. Martin of Holyrood,
consigned six simmental steers that
averaged 839 lbs. and sold for an
average price of $203.50. Bob J.
Phibbs of Jarvis, consigned 20 head
that averaged 902 lbs. and sold for
an average price of $190.02.
Seven black steers averaged 899
lbs. and sold for an average price
of $202. Joseph Gingrich of
Elmira, consigned 64 heifers that
averaged 849 lbs. and sold for
an average price of $178.48.
Four gold heifers averaged 838 lbs.
and sold for an average price of
$186.
By Margaret McInroy
The Melville Guild and Women’s
Missionary Society met late last year
in the church parlour.
Alice Marks welcomed all present
and then read “A Life Well Lived” in
memory of member Leona
Armstrong. A minute of silence was
observed.
The WMS Purpose was repeated
in unison to open the devotional part
of the meeting.
Hymn 481, “Blessed Be the Tie
that Binds” was sung.
Dona Knight read, “The Good
Shepherd”. She reminded members
that Jesus watches over us just as a
shepherd protects its sheep. He tends
to our wounds and led us along life’s
way. Psalm 100 was read unison.
Alice Marks gave a prayer and
read a Thanksgiving poem, “Be
Thankful For ...” before the group
sang, “For the Fruits of All
Creation”.
Dona Knight chaired the business
portion of the meeting. She thanked
everyone for helping out at the
WMS Fall Rally that was held at
Melville on Sept. 24. Margaret
McInroy read and moved the
adoption of the June 2018 minutes ,
which was carried.
Alice Marks gave the treasurer’s
report. A thank you card was read
from the Armstrong family for the
visits from members and the lunch
provided after Leona’s funeral.
The group discussed the need for a
new treasurer for the Women’s
Missionary Society as Leona had
passed away while holding that
position. It was moved by Mary
Douma, seconded by Peggy
Aitchison, that Elaine Armstrong be
appointed treasurer.
Margaret will contact the WMS
Maitland Presbyterial president,
Lorraine Clugston and inform her of
the decision.
There was a discussion on
payment for the pamphlets, such as
“Our Daily Bread” that are out in the
church basement and narthex for
anyone to take.
It was decided that the individuals
that donate to them continue to do so
and it would be taken to session as a
recommendation for the “Special
Collection” that we take up the
second Sunday of each month.
The roll call was answered with
“What did you do for
Thanksgiving”.
Dona and Alice offered to
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