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The Citizen, 1994-04-27, Page 15Brussels Livestock report Heifers ; Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 22 were: fed cattle, 934; cows, 214; veal calves, 60; sheep and goats, 313; Stockers, 1,775; and pigs, light run. All classes of cattle at Brussels Livestock sold on a strong active trade. There were 618 steers on offer selling from $97 to $104 to the high of $112. Eight steers consigned by Geo., Paul, and Mark Pennington, Mildmay, averaging 1383 lbs. sold for an average of $103.52 with sales to $112. Twelve steers consigned by Beetonia Farms Ltd., Beeton, averaging 1509 lbs. sold for an average of $103.75 with sales to $111. Thirty-six steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1349 lbs. sold for an average of $100.34 with sales to $110.50. I7"1"”r arm OMAFRA requests fee Robert A. Humphries, P.Ag Agricultural Representative for Huron County On April 15, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs reported that 48,000 farm business registrations had arrived in Toronto. These registrations were in response to the passing of Bill 42 - an Act to provide for farm registration and funding for farm organizations which offer educa­ tion and analysis of farming issues on behalf of farmers. It was known in the rural areas as the "Stable Funding Act". At the time of registration the farm business was asked to send a $150 cheque made payable to either the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) or the Christian Farmers' Federation of Ontario (CFFO). This fee was refundable upon written request. The OF A reports a 12 per cent refund rate, the CFFO reports a refund rate of over 30 per cent. Actual numbers will not be known until after June 14 when the final 90-day refund period expires. Several thousand farmers mailed their registration forms without a cheque. Some assumed that OFA's automatic bank withdrawals would continue but these withdrawals were stopped in January. Letters are being sent from OMAFRA Toronto requesting for a second time the $150 registration THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27,1994. PAGE 15. average $97 to $104 with high of $105 Eleven steers consigned by Ralph Dickson, Mitchell, averaging 1405 lbs. sold for an average of $102.14 with sales to $108.50. Five steers consigned by Niel Edgar, Wingham, averaging 1244 lbs. sold for an average of $104.44 with sales to $108. Six steers consigned by Murray Johnston, Bluevale, averaging 1363 lbs. sold for an average of $102.19 with sales to $107.75. Sixteen steers consigned by Ken Eadie, Holyrood, averaging 1424 lbs. sold for an average of $102.94 with sales to $107.50. Four steers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn, averaging 1200 lbs. sold for an average of $103.56 with sales to $107.25. Forty steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1518 lbs. sold for an average of $100.40 with sales to fee. The 1994 Farm Tax Rebate Program will require valid registration numbers. Farmers who have received a refund are still eligible for a rebate cheque. Land owners who rent their farmland must include the name, signature and registration number of the tenant farmer. Farmers who have gross farm sales of $7,000 and more per year and have not registered, must do so before they receive a 1994 Farm Tax Rebate cheque. Call the Clinton Field Office at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170 for details. Registration forms can only be obtained from the Ministry in Toronto at (416) 326-9900. 16 4-Hers learn film developing By Jodi Semple On Saturday, April 23, the "Cranbrook Flashers" met. We opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge. There were 16 members present. Members talked about develop­ ing, then took pictures of moving things, portraits, and others. They looked at funny pictures and moving pictures, and talked about achievement day. Continued on page 19 $107.25. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock, averaging 1340 lbs. sold for an average of $ 99.77 with sales to $107. There were 279 heifers on offer selling from $97 to $104 to the high of $105. One heifer consigned by Warren Gear, Georgetown, weighing 1080 lbs. sold for $105. Fourteen heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1092 lbs. sold for an average of $99.73 with sales to $104.50. Four heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty, Goderich, averaging 1212 lbs. sold for an average of $100 with sales to $104.50. Fifteen heifers consigned by Martin Van Staveren, Clifford, averaging 1222 lbs. sold for an average of $102.20 with sales to $103.50. Eleven heifers consigned by Dale Gammie, Lucknow, averaging 1126 lbs. sold for an average of $97.24 with sales to $103.50. Four heifers consigned by Simon Martin, Mount Forest, averaging 1142 lbs. sold for an average of $98.52 with sales to $102. Two heifers consigned by Finley Pfeffer, Clifford, averaging 900 lbs. sold for $102. Six heifers consigned by Merton Hackwell, Walton, averaging 1195 lbs. sold for an average of $98.14 with sales to $101.75. One heifer consigned by Elliott Lowry, Ripley, weighing 1180 lbs. sold for $101.75. Three heifers consigned by Ross Henry, Goderich, averaging 1200 lbs. sold for an average of $98.72 with sales to $101. There were 214 cows on offer selling from $64 to $73 to the high of $86.50. Two cows consigned by Auswill Farms, Mildmay, averag­ ing 1525 lbs. sold for an average of $74.11 with sales to $86.50. Two cows consigned by Faramack Farm, Embro, averaging 1230 lbs. sold for an average of $72.68 with sales to $85. 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Six veal consigned by Ray Benninger, Mildmay, averag­ ing 642 lbs. sold for an average of $93.37 with sales to $103.50. Refreshing Huron County Dairy Messenger Shannon McNeil put smiles on the faces of the Grade 1 and 2 students at Blyth Public School on April 22. Shannon was at the school telling the children about milk and helping them make milkshakes for an afternoon refresher. Here, clockwise from front, Jenna Taylor, Ashley Saur, Raymond deBoer and Korey Machan watch closely. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $130 to $150; 50 - 79 lbs., $130 to $168; and over 80 lbs., $ 117 to $ 136. Goats sold $32.50 to $102.50. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $108.50 to $165; 500 - 599 lbs., $110 to $145; 600 - 699 lbs., $112 to $136.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $108 to $125.85; and 800 lbs. and over, $103.75 to $126. Heifers 300 - 399 lbs., sold $105 to $139; 400 - 499 lbs., $101 to $141; 500 - 599 lbs., $95 to $138; 600 - 699 lbs., $91.50 to $119.50; and 700 lbs. and over, $99.50 to $126.50. 0