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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2015-06-11, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015. PAGE 11. Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending June 5 were 1,676 cattle and 590 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a strong active trade at prices $1 to $2 higher. Choice steers and heifers sold $206 to $210 with sales to $217.50. Second cut sold $201 to $206. Aged and medium fed steers and heifers sold $190 to $197. Cows sold steady. On Thursday holstein veal calves traded $2 to $5 higher. Heavy holsteins sold steady. Lambs sold on a good active trade, while sheep and goats sold steady. On Friday all cattle sold on a strong active trade with calves selling steady and yearlings selling $3 to $5 higher. Chris Smith of Brussels, consigned 14 steers that averaged 1,570 lbs. and sold for an average price of $211.74. Two limousin steers averaged 1,585 lbs. and sold to Cargill Meat Solutions for $217.50. Melvin H. Sherk of Wellesley, consigned seven steers that averaged 1,507 lbs. and sold for an average price of $201.23. One limousin steer weighed 1,430 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $211. Larry Reinhart Sr. of Mildmay, consigned 10 heifers that averaged 1,314 lbs. and sold for an average price of $205.76. Three limousin heifers averaged 1,372 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $214. Bruce Dale of Centralia, consigned 11 heifers that averaged 1,302 lbs. and sold for an average price of $210.76. Four limousin heifers averaged 1,333 lbs. and sold to Norwich Packers for $212.50. There were 208 cows on offer. Export types sold $123 to $127 with sales to $146; beef, $145 to $155 with sales to $191; D1 and D2, $115 to $125; D3, $105 to $115; D4, $85 to $105. Francis Walters of Mildmay, consigned one black cow that weighed 1,485 lbs. and sold for $191. There were 11 bulls that sold $154 to $199. John Richardson of Harriston, consigned one blue bull that weighed 1,790 lbs. and sold for $199. There were 106 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $180 to $227; good holsteins, $145 to $160 with sales to $180; heavy holsteins $140 to $150. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned nine calves that averaged 909 lbs. and sold for an average price of $214.23. One roan heifer weighed 850 lbs. and sold for $243. Sunnydale Acres Ltd. of Ailsa Craig, consigned two calves that averaged 870 lbs. and sold for an average price of $217. One limousin steer weighed 880 lbs. and sold for $224. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $272 to $292; 65 - 79 lbs., $262 to $287; 80 - 94 lbs., $260 to $273; 95 - 109 lbs., $268 to $271/lb. Sheep sold $90 to $125. Goats: kids sold $200 to $300; nannies, $50 to $115; billies, $150 to $300/lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs., sold $342 to $390; 400 - 499 lbs., $360 to $402; 500 - 599 lbs., $334 to $384; 600 - 699 lbs., $315 to $325; 700 - 799 lbs., $272 to $303; 800 - 899 lbs., $253 to $282; 900 - 999 lbs., $246 to $255; 1,000 lbs. and over, $234 to $242. Top quality stocker heifers sold 300 - 399 lbs., $330 - $375; 400 - 499 lbs., $323 to $345; 500 - 599 lbs., $312 to $340; 600 - 699 lbs., $313 to $330; 700 - 799 lbs., $260 to $289; 800 - 899 lbs., $237 to $242; 900 lbs. and over, $234 to $245. The third meeting of the Wawanosh Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Club was held on Saturday May 30 at 10 a.m. at the Auburn Hall. President Maisy Jefferson opened the meeting with the pledge, followed by roll call. Members of the club then took time to discuss their progress on the Wingham Community Garden since all members could not attend the second meeting or the make-up meeting. The members described the work they had done in the garden including spreading topsoil and mulch, planting beets, onions and potatoes as well as installing fences for the peas, pole beans and cucumbers. The leaders also reminded the members about the 100th Anniversary Events 4-H Ontario is hosting for members. There is a camping weekend July 24, 25 and 26 as well as a trip to Canada’s Wonderland on July 25. Next, members were given a bit of time to think of a club name. After a few suggestions were made, a vote was held. The Huron Harvesters was the name chosen, and Clarissa Gordon is to design the title page for the member book. The leaders then reviewed the bookwork to ensure that the members were up to date. Next, members broke into groups and were each given a method of cooking vegetables. They were to New club, new name The Wawanosh 4-H Huron Harvesters met at the Auburn Hall last last month and decided on their new name. Clarissa Gordon, left, and Sarah Alexander demonstrated how to boil vegetables at the meeting. 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