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The Citizen, 2017-06-15, Page 17told h e ELE.VAT 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff's Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for ENSALL DISTRICT OPERATIVE THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2017. PAGE 17. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report wHURON TRACTOR cel JOHN DEERE BLYTH 519-523-4244 FEM www.hurontractor.com Fed steers, heifers sell higher at sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending June 9 were 2,359 cattle and 816 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold $1 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $176 to $180 with a high of $190. Second cut $171 to $176. Cows sold on a strong active trade. On Thursday all classes sold on a good trade. Right weight veal sold $2 to $5 higher. Heavy veal and beef calves sold steady. Lambs and goats sold steady and sheep sold higher. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a strong active trade. Calves sold $3 to $5 higher and yearlings sold $1 to $2 higher. Chris Smith of Brussels, consigned 15 steers that averaged 1,596 lbs. and sold for an average price of $183.92. Four gold steers averaged 1,598 lbs. and sold for $190. Lexi Smith of Brussels, consigned one limousin steer that weighed 1,525 lbs. and sold for $186.50. Ron Smith of Denfield, consigned 18 heifers that averaged 1,328 lbs. and sold for an average price of $178.82. One charolais heifer weighed 1,285 lbs. and sold for $185.25. Lyle Kinsman of Kippen, consigned six heifers that averaged 1,204 lbs. and sold for an average price of $176.23. One black heifer weighed 1,265 lbs. and sold for $182. There were 225 cows on offer. Export types sold $100 to $120 with sales to $147; beef, $100 to $115 with sales to $129.50; D1 and D2, $92 to $97; D3, $85 to $90; D4, $75 to $85. Gordon Shaw of Arthur, consigned one red cow that weighed 1,545 lbs. and sold for $129.50. There were six bulls selling $105 to $139. Chauncey Corley of Englehart, consigned one limousin bull that weighed 2,050 lbs. and sold for $139. There were 225 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $140 to $175 with sales to $177; good holsteins, $120 to $130 with sales to $144; Si heavy holsteins, $110 to $120; heavy holsteins, $100 to $115; medium holsteins, $110 to $119. Matt Ferraro of Hanover, consigned six heifers that averaged 851 lbs. and sold for $162.65. One black heifer weighed 865 lbs. and sold for $177. Mark M. Martin of Teeswater, consigned five head that averaged 870 lbs. and sold for an average price of $165.68. Two blonde steers averaged 885 The new executive The former Huron South and Huron West Women's Institute Districts amalgamated last year under outgoing president Debbie Bauer. The organization's new executive was introduced at a meeting earlier this month. Back row, from left: Board Director Rie Van Steeg, District Secretary Marita Oudshoorn, First Vice -President Elaine Wardle, Treasurer Donna Lovie, Area President Margaret Ogar, President Chris Vanhie and Provincial President Margaret Byl. Front row are Past -Secretary Doreen Marks, left, and Past -President Bauer. (Denny Scott photo) Elevator situation concerns council By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen A situation that first reared its ugly head in April is persisting in Goderich according to Ashfield- Colborne-Wawanosh Reeve Ben Van Diepenbeek. Van Diepenbeek first raised the issue at a Huron County Council meeting in April, saying that due to ongoing dust concerns, corn was not being accepted at the Goderich Parrish and Heimbecker elevators, but instead being trucked to Hamilton. He said that homeowners neighbouring the elevator have been bypassing calling the Town of Goderich and have been calling the Ministry of the Environment and an order has since been made through the ministry. Goderich-Deputy Mayor Jim Donnelly said that with an order now in place, the ministry will send employees to halt work at the mill if a complaint is received. Both Van Diepenbeek and Donnelly expressed concern at the situation, saying not only that the elevator is both a valued business in Goderich and employer, but it also supports agriculture in the most agriculturally -rich region in the province, so it needs to be supported locally. Donnelly said that several attempts to convene a meeting between the town and the company have been scheduled, only to be cancelled, but work to schedule a meeting is continuing. He also mentioned that the company's lease with the town is set to expire in 2020, so that would put Goderich in a position of leverage. "It's a very important matter," Donnelly said. "Agriculture is the backbone of this county." Chief Administrative Officer Brenda Orchard said that the county's economic development staff has also been alerted to the situation and is attempting to help. Van Diepenbeek first reported the issue in April, saying that if local farmers weren't able to bring their corn to the Goderich elevator, the trucking to Hamilton meant cost of 15 cents per bushel would rise to 35 cents per bushel. The order has also compromised ships bringing loads of other crops into the port, another massive economic driver for Goderich and all of Huron County. Donnelly said that Goderich councillors and staff would continue to monitor the situation and hope to facilitate a solution and report back to council soon. lbs. and sold for $171. Raymond Kuepfer of Kincardine, consigned six holstein steers that averaged 758 lbs. and sold for an average price of $114.71. One holstein steer weighed 780 lbs. and sold for $144. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $311 to $317; 50 - 64 lbs., $282 to $312; 65 - 79 lbs., $283 to $300; 80 - 94 lbs., $290 to $320; 95 - 109 lbs., $306 to $324; 110 lbs. and over, $294 to $303 / lb. Goats: kids — dairy sold $240 to $315; meat, $310 to $350; nannies, $50 to $140; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $273 to $284; 500 - 599 lbs., $260 to $295; 600 - 699 lbs., $250 to $271; 700 - 799 lbs., $219 to $233; 800 - 899 lbs., $205 to $220; 900 - 999 lbs., $195 to $206; 1,000lbs. and over, $181 to $188. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs. sold $204 to $265; 400 - 499 lbs., $202 to $275; 500 - 599 lbs., $224 to $245; 600 - 699 lbs., $198 to $230; 700 - 799 lbs., $168 to $205; 800 - 899 lbs., $177 to $199; 900 lbs. and over, $177 to $188. Stewart Farms of Douglas, consigned 90 head that averaged 930 lbs. and sold for an average price of $192.29. Five charolais steers averaged 893 lbs. and sold for an average price of $203. Thirteen charolais heifers averaged 902 lbs. and sold for an average price of $186.25. Chris Glavin of Ailsa Craig, consigned 16 steers that averaged 860 lbs. and sold for an average price of $205. Eleven charolais steers averaged 866 lbs. and sold for an average price of $207. Quick Risers wrap meeting schedule Continued from page 14 Lauren Todd and Megan Todd. Next, club members told the group a little bit about the recipe they brought with them. The members presented a skit titled "Bread Stall at the Farmers' Market" to the club leaders. Leader Mary Ellen Foran reminded members that the achievement day will be on Saturday, June 24 at the Queens Bakery in Blyth. Vice -President Loretta Higgins closed the meeting with the 4-H motto. Meetings four and five of the Wawanosh Quick Risers were called to order on Friday, June 2 at the Auburn Hall at 6:30 p.m. As members arrived, they got into groups and started to prepare kolacky and cinnamon rolls. After, members made deli casserole bread and Betty's pizza bread. The group that had already finished making their recipes played a board game featuring things that could happen while making bread while waiting for the other group to finish. President Grace Hallahan opened the meeting with the 4H pledge. She then led roll call which was, "Name a favourite sweet bread or bun." Next, members took turns reading a section of their books. Minutes from the second and third meetings were read. After, leader Mary Ellen Foran announced that the club raised $250 from the barbecue at the Auburn Co-op on May 20. Then, Eileen George divided the members into groups to perform skits titled, "Bread Making Class Activity" and "Judging Breads and Rolls". Afterward, the club sampled the food made earlier in the meeting. Members were told to bring one of their favourite breads to the next meeting on Friday, June 9. Grace Hallahan closed the meeting with the 4-H motto. 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