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The Citizen, 2015-08-20, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015. PAGE 11. Agriculture Hensall 519-262-3002 | 1-800-265-5190 | www.hdc.on.ca Multiple Locations across Southwestern Ontario · GRAIN ELEVATORS · CROP PRODUCTS · PETROLEUM & PROPANE · FEEDProud to be farmer-owned. wouthoss Srrotions accraoccaMultiple L ensall 519-262-3002 | 1-800-265-5190 | wH V· GRAIN ELE d.wneo farmer-o bee ud tPro · FEED · PETROLEUM & PROP · CROP PRODUC arioern Onttaesttewwe a.on.c.hdcwwensall 519-262-3002 | 1-800-265-5190 | w ORSTAATV ANEM&PROPPA ST· CROP PRODUC BLYTH 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers sell with easier prices Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Aug. 14 were 1,245 cattle and 975 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a good trade at easier prices. Choice steers and heifers sold $189 to $193 with sales to $196. Second cut sold $186 to $189. Cows sold on a good active trade at prices $2 to $3 higher. On Thursday veal sold on a very strong demand with beef calves steady to last week’s high market. Lightweight holstein calves were up $2 to $5, with heavy holsteins up a strong $5. Lambs sold on a good active trade at steady prices while sheep and goats both sold steady. Calves sold fully steady on a strong demand with yearlings selling $2 to $3 higher over last week’s strong mark. Brian Berg of Gadshill, consigned three steers that averaged 1,550 lbs. and sold for an average price of $191.73. One limousin steer weighed 1,575 lbs. and sold to Clark Brothers Livestock for $194. Joseph Bearinger of Palmerston, consigned two steers that averaged 1,610 lbs. and sold for an average price of $188.99. One charolais steer weighed 1,590 lbs. and sold to St. Helen’s Meat Packers for $190. M-R Farms of Exeter, consigned 38 heifers that averaged 1,384 lbs. and sold for an average price of $192.35. One black heifer weighed 1,315 lbs. and sold to Butch Clare Livestock for $196. Greg Hackett of Lucknow, consigned seven heifers that averaged 1,364 lbs. and sold for an average price of $189.58. One limousin heifer weighed 1,390 lbs. and sold to St. Helen’s Meat Packers for $195.50. There were 247 cows on offer. Export types sold $123 to $126 with sales to $131; beef, $126 to $143 with sales to $155; D1 and D2, $115 to $120; D3, $105 to $115; D4, $85 to $105. RJ Wilson of Walkerton, consigned one limousin cow that weighed 1,770 lbs. and sold for $155. There were 17 bulls selling $140 to $177. Murray Wilson of Cargill, consigned one red bull that weighed 2,165 lbs. and sold for $177. There were 127 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $180 to $245 with sales to $277; good holsteins, $165 to $180 with sales to $185; medium holsteins, $145 to $155; heavy holsteins, $150 to $160. William B. Bauman of Elmira, consigned three calves that averaged 860 lbs. and sold for an average price of $250.02. One limousin steer weighed 840 lbs. and sold for $277. Lamar Frey of Listowel consigned two heifers that averaged 948 lbs. and sold for an average price of $235.69. One blonde heifer weighed 955 lbs. and sold for $260. Ervin W. Shantz of Wallenstein, consigned five calves that averaged 888 lbs. and sold for an average price of $226.40. One limousin heifer weighed 865 lbs. and sold for $259. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $299 to $319; 65 - 79 lbs., $267 to $305; 80 - 94 lbs., $184 to $222; 95 - 110 lbs., $190 to $205 / lb. George Snell of Blyth, consigned two lambs that averaged 128 lbs. and sold for an average price of $290. Sheep sold $90 to $140 with sales to $150. Goats: kids sold $200 to $325; nannies, $100 to $165; billies, $150 to $250/lb. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $383 to $405; 400 - 499 lbs., $372 to $395; 500 - 599 lbs., $306 to $382; 600 - 699 lbs., $317 to $352; 700 - 799 lbs., $289 to $309; 800 - 899 lbs., $270 to $282; 900 - 999 lbs., $248 to $259; 1,000 lbs. and over, $244 to $258. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $269 to $360; 400 - 499 lbs., $312 to $346; 500 - 599 lbs., $320 to $340; 600 - 699 lbs., $270 to $301; 700 - 799 lbs., $260 - $295; 800 - 899 lbs., $236 to $247; 900 lbs. and over, $229 to $253. Harry Enright of Renfrew, consigned 16 steers that averaged 1,119 lbs. and sold for an average price of $245.73. Enos B. Martin of Wroxeter, consigned 18 heifers that averaged 912 lbs. and sold for an average price of $238.08. Continued from page 1 Jefferson, daughter of Gerald Jefferson and Mary Ellen Foran of the Auburn area; Rachel Nivins, daughter of Sharon and Jim of the Lucknow area and Kate Higgins, daughter of Greg and Betty Jane of the Brussels area. The Hayden farm will feature prominently during the event and, given that the family has been in cash crops since a devastating fire destroyed their livestock operation several years ago, the land is perfect for the competition. This will be the first competition in the collective memory that will be held outside the home municipality of the Warden of Huron County. Morris-Turnberry Mayor and Warden Paul Gowing is the first to be elected under the new two-year term of Warden. The match will be held in Morris-Turnberry next year. For more information check out the special Huron County Ploughing Match section on northhuron.on.ca Haydens host Ploughing Match The Alarmed for Life campaign began in Morris-Turnberry this week. In many ways, the program, which has firefighters visiting homes to inspect, replace or place smoke detectors, was a success last year. However, it has also shown that there is room for continued fire safety improvement. The Fire Department of North Huron over the next few weeks, will be going door to door through parts of Morris-Turnberry. The goal is to bring homes into compliance with the Ontario Fire Code, and to increase fire safety within the Municipality of Morris- Turnberry. “We are starting this campaign with approximately 500 smoke alarms to install within homes in Morris-Turnberry“ explained Fire Prevention Officer James Marshall. “We hope to find more homes compliant this year, we were disappointed to see that only 11 per cent of home were up to Fire Code Standards last year.” When asked what fire personnel are looking for during these voluntary home inspections Marshall said, “Property owners are required to have a smoke alarm on every storey and outside each sleeping area,” he said. “Make sure that you have functioning alarms which are no older than 10 years. We will also be checking that any property with an attached garage, fireplace or fuel fire appliance has carbon monoxide alarms installed as per the Fire Code.” This Alarmed for Life campaign will continue over the next several years. “There are many residents who want to know when and where we will be attending each year, the logistics and limited supplies offer some restrictions,” explained Marshall. “The long and short of it is, just like a house fire an inspection could happen anywhere, any time in Morris-Turnberry. Be prepared, and be proactive, have your home compliant before we inspect.” Fire Department of North Huron Fire Chief David Sparling reminded residents this is a voluntary inspection that allows an amnesty for residents to have their property inspected without having smoke alarm charges laid if they are not compliant. The door-to-door campaign will last as long as there are smoke alarms to install. There will also be carbon monoxide alarms available for installation but their costs will be covered by the homeowners. “You have approximately 2:45 minutes to get out alive in the case of a house fire,” Sparling said. “In having these alarms installed properly in your home you are giving your family time to get out alive. It just makes sense, even if it wasn’t the law.” Smoke alarm campaign starts 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 Call us 519-887-6461 Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES Lifetime celebration At the second annual National Cenotaph Day held by the Blyth Legion late last month, the Branch honoured two of its most dedicated members with lifetime memberships at the ceremony held in front of Blyth Memorial Hall. Above, Thelma Johnston and below, Donna Govier, were both honoured with the prestigious documents by Branch President Ric McBurney, who detailed the tireless efforts of both women over the course of decades of involvement with the Legion. (Shawn Loughlin photos) #1 And We Still Try Harder Recent circulation figures show The Citizen has the highest circulation in the northern part of Huron County, #3 in the entire county. The Citizen ~ Proudly Community-Owned Since 1985