Times Advocate, 1996-11-06, Page 17Phase three of preparing the new Huron County Plan involves
dealing with community, economic and land use issues. This is a
series featuring local workshops on such topics.
Environmental policy difficult to establish
EXETER - A handful.of people attended a New
County Plan Public Policy Workshop held at the
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority of
October 23 to discuss the natural environment.
Although the goal of the meeting was to develop
policies and actions for the natural
environment in Huron County, much
of the discussion focused on how
agriculture relates to the environment,
'There is a lack of knowledge about
farming," said one participant. "If we
abuse our Iand...it won't produce what
it should."
The group seemed to advocate
education but was unclear about how to consolidate
information or draft specific policy. Several groups
including the Stewardship Council, Board of
Education and the Conservation Authority were
suggested as means to disseminate information.
Concern was also raised about the concentration
of livestock and growing operations.
"I think there's real problems lying ahead," said
participant Hay Deputy Reeve Jim Love. "We've
got some operations next to rivers."
The disposal of manure, the number of animal
units permitted on an acre of land and distance
separation were raised as issues that need to be
addressed in the new plan.
"I think there should be some clear mark about
animal units," said another participant. "It should be
province -wide to create a level playing field." .
Most agreed it is important to have
discussion with those groups affected
including beef and pork producers before
establishing such a policy. The planning
department will pursue this issue in the draft
plan.
The issue of windbreaks was discussed
and it was suggested flexibility should be
worked into the concept of creating natural
corridors for wildlife to travel through. Participants
seemed to agree significant natural areas are best
determined on a local level.
Although there seems to be a desire to see Huron
County grow economically and in population,
agriculture is considered the prime industry in Huron
and it was debated if this industry is best protected by
growth in established urban areas.
"I can't agree," said Love, responding to Exeter
Reeve Bill Mickle's comments. "We can't
concentrate development into one pocket."
Soybean harvest complete
USBORNE TWP. - The 1996
South Huron Foodgrains Project of
soybeans was recently harvested by
Glen McElrea and Brent Dawson,
on project land made available by
Larry Lynn, Dawson Farms, and
Charles Kernick. All proceeds from
the sale of the beans, along with the
cash donations to the South Huron
Project will be forwarded to the Ca-
nadian Foodgrains Bank in Winni-
peg. This donation is then matched
four to one by C.I.D.A., for the
work of the Canadian Foodgrains
Bank supplying needed beans,
corn, lentils and cooking oils to are-
as overseas where food supplies are
in short supply.
There is still time for anyone in-
terested to forward cash donations
to the South Huron Foodgrains Pro-
ject, Mr. Brent Caslick, Victoria
Street, Centralia, NOM IKO. Farm-
ers can also make a crop donation
of a designated amount of wheat,
corn or beans, at any of the local
grain elevators. All donations are
tax deductible.
The South Huron Foodgrains
Project is organized by the partner
churches of the Thames Road-
Elimville pastoral charge, Central-
ia -Zion West pastoral charge, Cal-
vary United Church in London and
St. John United Church in Hamil-
ton.
Brussels livestock sales
BRUSSELS - The Sales at Brussels Livestock for the
week ending Nov. I, 1996
Fed Cattle: 657 Cows: 340
Veal Calves: 489 Lambs & Goats: 44
Stockers: 4243
A strong market at Brussels livestock saw all classes of cat-
tle selling at steady prices. Veal sold $2 - $3.00 lower with
lambs selling steady. On Friday stocker.calves sold $2, r $5.00
lowersith yearlings selling steady.
Ther• Were 463• steers on offer selling'from 88.00 td 192.00'to`the'high of
'100.00.
Twenty - five steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesborough averaging
1320 lbs. sold for an average of 94.13 with sales to 100.00
Eig,.teen steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale averaging 1296 lbs.
sold for an average of 89.19 with sales to 95.25.
Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., Woodstock aver-
aging 1399 lbs. sold for an average of 89.24 with sales to 95.10.
Ten steers consigned byTerry McCarthy, Dublin averaging 1330 lbs. sold for
an average 87.25 with sales to 94.75.
Five steers consigned by Charles Ready,St. Mary's averaging 1326 lbs. sold
for an average of 90.72 with sales to 94.5.
Fifty - six steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan averaging 1341 lbs.
sold for an average of 89.73 with sales to 94.50
Three steers consigned by George Chettleburgh, Wingham averaging 1232
lbs. sold for an average of 91.66 with sales to 94.25.
Six steers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg averaging 1460 lbs. sold for
an average of 89.06 with sales to 94.00
Five steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon averaging 1372 lbs. sold
for an average of 87.46 with sales to 93.50.
Fourteen steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham averaging 1376 lbs.
sold for an average of 88.57 with sales to 91.85.
There were 161 heifers on offer selling from 88.00 to 92.00 to the high of
97.75.
Three heifers consigned by Dennis Lamport, Crediton averaging 1100 lbs.
sold for an average of 86.68 with sales to 89.00.
Two heifers consigned by Ray Zettler, Walkerton averaging 1400 lbs. sold for
an average of 86.78 with sales to 88.75.
Two heifers consigned by Gord Hern, Granton averaging 1385 lbs. sold for
88.75.
There were 340 cows on offer selling from 30.00 to 55.00 to the high of
63.00.
Five cows consigned by Dale & Audrey Fenton, Belgrave averaging 1059 lbs.
sold for an average of 48.32 with sales to 63.00.
Five cows consigned by Roger Drudge, Wroxeter averaging 1593 lbs. sold for
an average of 44.20 with sales to 54.50.
One cow consigned by Larry Thompson, Grand Valley weighing 1420 lbs.
sold for 54.00.
There were 29 bulls on offer selling from 42.00 to 52.00 to the high of 57.00.
One black bull consigned by Paul Hill, Ayton weighing 2015 lbs. sold for
57.00.
One Char bull consigned by John Hoggart, Londesboro weighing 2005 lbs.
sold for 52.00
There were 489 veal on offer selling from: Plain and heavy Hol: 55.00 to
65.00
Hol: 75.00 to 90.00
Beef: 70.00 to 106.00
Eighteen veal consigned by Eric Scheurwater, Paisley averaging 640 lbs. sold
for an average of 94.55 with sales to 106.00
Three veal consigned by Mohawk Park Ranch, Monkton averaging 678 lbs.
sold for an average of 94.98 with sales to 99.50
One veal consigned by John L. Miller, Lucknow weighing 730 Ibs. sold for
97.00
Stockers: Steers:Under 400 lbs. 61.00 to 81.00
400 - 499 70.00 to 95.50
61.00 to 95.00
67.50 to 89.50
73.50 to 82.50
81.00to87.00
83.25 to 87.50
52.00 to 71.00
58.50 to 83.50
63.00 to 83.50
57.00 to 75.50
65.00 to 84.00
58.50 to 81.50
57.75 to 69.50
500 - 599
600 - 699
700 - 799
800-899
900 & over
Heifers: 300 - .399 lbs.
400 - 499
500 - 599
600 - 699
700 - 799
800 - 899
900 & over
BRED COW AND CALF SALE
on Tues. Nov. 12 at 3 p.m.
Complete herd dispersal of 30 limo cows and their
calves for Tyler Ward. Many other good consign-
ments. Cows to be preg, checked must arrive before
7 p.m. Monday, November 11.
To consign call 519-666-11.40
Bruce Coulter 519.2940585
Brett Coulter 519-237-31.20
Fall Roundup Stooker/Calf Sale
Saturday, November 23 at 3. p.m.
Denfield sales
The market at Denfield Livestock
met a strong demand at fully steady
prices, on all classes of fed cattle. A
large offering of cows traded at
stronger prices from the weekend de-
cline. Veal sold steady, stockers
steady according to quality.
Duncan McLachlan, Parkhill sold
14 steers average weight 1354 lbs.
average price 92.27 to a high of 98.75
purchased by Norwich Packers.
Jeff Horn, Centralia sold 8 heifers
average weight 1114 lbs. average
price 90.07 to a high of 94.25.
Emil Masschelern, Parkhill sold 10
steers average weight 1466 lbs. aver-
age price 89.13 to a high of 93.75.
Dave Whitehead, Petrolia sold 3
steers average weight 1260 lbs. aver-
age price 90.05.
Choice steers 90.00-95.00 with
sales to 104.75
Good steers 85.00-90.00
Choice exotic cross heifers 90.00-
94.00 sales to 99.00
Good heifers 85.00-90.00
Common and medium 65.00-80.00
Good cows 40.00-45.00 sales to
50.00 •
Canners 30.00-40.00
Bulls 40.00-55.00
Good Holstein calves 50.00-130.00
Pigs 40-60 lbs. 90.00-110.00
Over 60 lbs. 80.00-90.00
Sows 58.00-64.00
Boars 52.00-56.00
Direct to packer cows over 650 lbs.
87.00
Direct to packers bulls 90.00
BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK
Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd.
UPCOMING SALES
TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle &
Cows
THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. Dropped Calves,
Veals followed by
Goats,
Sheep & Lambs
FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker cattle
1:00 p.m. Pigs
Saturday, November 9 10:00 a.m. - Local Calf Sale
BRUSSELS 887-6461
Times -Advocate, November 6, 1996
Page 17
District 8 meets
MILVERTON - The 1996 Dis-
trict 8, Ontario Association of Agri-
cultural Societies which is com-
prised of the Agricultural Societies
of Huron and Perth Counties, held
its annual meeting at the Milverton
Recreation Complex on October 29
hosted by the Milverton Agricultu-
ral Society. A roast beef dinner was
enjoyed by 150 who represented
the 14 fairs in District 8. Greetings
were extended by local municipal
reeves who also thanked all the vol-
unteers of the fairs for the work
that they do to hold a fair in their
various communities each year.
The group enjoyed the humorous
and personal stories of the guest
speaker, Helen Barker of Milver-
ton. Seven fair ambassadors attend-
ed the meeting also.
The "Best of Show" quilts from
each of the District 8 Fairs were on
display. The winners of the quilt
competition were: First - Isabel An-
nis, Mitchell; second - Joan Wiss-
ler, Brussels; third - Margaret Cole,
Hensall.
Winners of the District 8, 60%
Whole Wheat Bread competition
were: First - Robina Alexander,
Listowel; second - Gwen Bramhill,
Howick; third - Mary Fothering-
ham, Seaforth.
Winners of the District 8 Youth
Poster competition, "Promoting
Your Fair" were: first - Pam Love,
Zurich;, second - Darren Kuepfer,
Milverton; third - Jennifer Tissey,
Clinton.
The three first place winners will
compete in competitions at the
O.A.A.S. Convention in Toronto in
February, 1997.
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