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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-06-23, Page 10PAGE 10.THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016. Don Sholdice LIVESTOCK Order buyer of fat cattle, stockers and feeders Box 389, Brussels Cell 519-357-5135 • Fax 519-887-6836 Agriculture Brussels Livestock report wHURON TRACTOR JOHN DEERE BLYTH 4 a 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Fed steers, heifers sell on selective demand Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending June 17 were 1,636 cattle and 578 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a selective demand at easier prices. Choice steers and heifers sold $157 to $160 with sales to $163.50. Second cut sold $154 to $157. Cows sold steady. On Thursday beef and holstein calves sold actively at steady prices. Lambs sold slightly lower, goats sold steady while sheep sold higher. On Friday calves and yearlings sold on a selective demand steady to the week's decline. Francis Riley of Walkerton, consigned nine steers that averaged 1,651 lbs. and sold for an average price of $156.32. One black steer weighed 1,620 lbs. and sold to Cargill Meat Solutions for $161. Tom Nowry of Earlton, consigned one gold steer that weighed 1,425 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $160.50. Johnston Farms of Bluevale, consigned 45 heifers that averaged 1,501 lbs. and sold for an average price of $156.30. One black heifer weighed 1,445 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $163.50. Lloyd Reid of Palmerston, consigned 21 heifers that averaged 1,374 lbs. and sold for an average price of $159.04. Seven charolais heifers averaged 1,348 lbs. and sold to Cargill Meat Solutions for an average price of $160.25. There were 225 cows on offer. Export types sold $88 to $95 with sales to $105; beef, $107 to $112 with sales to $134; D1 and D2, $90 to $95; D3, $85 to $88; D4, $75 to $80. Earl Cameron of Lion's Head, consigned three rwf cows that averaged 958 lbs. and sold for an average price of $134. There were four bulls selling $124 to $163. Walter Farms of Mildmay, consigned one black bull that weighed 1,975 lbs. and sold for $141. There were 170 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $150 to $200 with sales to $209; good holsteins, $120 to $130 with sales to $145; medium holsteins, $105 to $119; Si heavy holsteins, $120 to $125; heavy holsteins, $115 to $122. Mervin Wideman of Wallenstein, consigned two calves that averaged 780 lbs. and sold for an average price of $179.13. One charolais steer weighed 765 lbs. and sold for $199. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned seven calves that averaged 850 lbs. and sold for an average price of $185.85. One limousin heifer weighed 845 lbs. and sold for $198. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $270 to $307; 50 - 64 lbs., $280 to $297; 65 - 79 lbs., $243 to $269; 80 - 94 lbs., $231 to $245; 95 - 110 lbs., $234 to $252 / lb. Sheep sold $85 to $140. Goats: kids sold $250 to $350; nannies, $80 to $130; billies, $150 to $300 / lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $242 to $285; 400 - 499 lbs., $229 to $267; 500 - 599 lbs., $228 to $251; 600 - 699 lbs., $211 to $246; 700 - 799 lbs., $216 to $236; 800 - 899 lbs., $185 to $190; 900 - 999 lbs., $163 to $172; 1,000 lbs. and over, $157 to $164. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $209 to $240; 400 - 499 lbs., $199 to $230; 500 - 599 lbs., $188 to $247; 600 - 699 lbs., $166 to $240; 700 - 799 lbs., $175 to $180; 800 - 899 lbs., $169 to $173; 900 lbs. and over, $154 to $164. Ian Caldwell of Belgrave, consigned 42 heifers. Eighteen black heifers averaged 866 lbs. and sold for an average price of $172.75. Chris Glavin of Ailsa Craig, consigned 44 steers. Fifteen charolais steers averaged 713 lbs. and sold for an average price of $236. Walton student connects with Ryan Enterprises Opening doors Central Huron Secondary School's Co-operative Education program can open all sorts of doors for the students participating, just ask Nick Zwep. Zwep, left, took a co-op placement at Ryan Enterprises in Walton and will now be apprenticing at the business. Zwep is shown with Paul Ryan of the company. (Denny Scott photo) By Denny Scott The Citizen A local student -turned -apprentice and the business making his learning a possibility found each other through the co-operative education program this year. Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS) student and Walton resident Nick Zwep took on a co-op position with Ryan Enterprises, near Walton, and at the end of his education decided to stay on for an apprenticeship. The Citizen caught up with Zwep and Paul Ryan of Ryan Enterprises at special event at CHSS recognizing the businesses and students in the co-op program. Zwep explained to The Citizen that he was looking for a job that focused on farm equipment and found the position at Ryan's just in time. "It was two days before the semester started and I was still looking for a spot," he said. "They took me in at Ryan's and I really liked it." Zwep quickly climbed the ladder in terms of responsibility, starting with cleaning and organizing and, by the end of his co-op placement, working on brakes and full-service works. "I've really learned a lot there," he said. "That's why I'm staying." Zwep's boss Paul Ryan agreed, saying that the student fit in well with the company. "He helped all the guys in the shop," he said. "Having a farm background definitely helped, as he had a good feel for being around the equipment." Zwep said that he had originally planned on pursuing a post- secondary education as soon as he finished school, but when apprenticeship became an option, he jumped on it. "It's the best option, financially," he said. "You get to learn and get paid as you go and that's really the best way for me. I plan on going to school after the apprenticeship." Zwep said he would recommend co-operative education placements to every student who can participate, especially in a school like CHSS which offers the high school majors program. The program, which focuses on specialty fields and hands-on experiences, is a great asset according to Zwep. "Both opportunities are worth investigating," he said. "It allows you to try what you're interested in without investing years of education and expenses" Ryan agreed, saying the co-op program is worthwhile. Huron supports R2R Huron County Council will support the Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity's upcoming Rural talks to Rural (R2R) conference with a grant of $15,000. Peter Smith and Karen Stewart of the Blyth Arts and Cultural Initiative 14/19 Inc., earlier this year, asked for both $15,000 to support the conference and for $500,000 to support the centre itself. Council has received a report on the $500,000 grant request for the centre and will decide on its merit at council's July 6 meeting. The grant, however, received a ringing endorsement from the Economic Development Board. In his report to council, Treasurer Michael Blumhagen said it was possible for council to cover the expenses through its provision for unforeseen fund. However, he also said that the board could cover the costs itself. In its report to council, the Economic Development Board spoke in favour of the grant and said that the board would be happy to support the conference from its program budget. Councillors had to pass a motion authorizing the board to use the money, which they did. "We're going to keep going with it," he said. "Students get to see whether they like a certain career or not before they go to school and spend a fortune getting ready for it." This was Ryan's first year working with the CHSS co-op program, however he had been involved with the program through other schools. "It's a pretty good system," he said. "You never know what the students are going to be like because each one is different, but the option to find someone like Nick is great." For more information on the co-op program, contact Shane Taylor at CHSS at 519-482-3471. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m. Drop Calves 10:00 a.m.Veal 11:30 a.m. Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@ brusselslivestock.ca Call us 519-887-6461 Seed, crop protection, fertilizer, grain elevators, custom application Blyth Location 40605 Walton Road, Blyth 'Nn,:!eestone CROP SERVICES Walton Location 10 Patrick Street, Walton 519-523-9624 • 1-800-663-3653