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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1986-03-05, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1986. Much higher prices at Brussels Stockyards GARDENERS! The market at Brussels Stock- yards traded actively with much higher prices on all classes of slaughter cattle. Pigs sold easier. There were 753 cattle and 447 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold from $83 to $87 with sales to $89. Good steers sold $79 to $83. A fancy steer consigned by Gary Pipe of Brussels weighing 1190 lbs. sold for $89. Ten steers consigned by Howard Martin of Brussels averaging 11821bs. soldfor $85.90. Twenty steers consigned by K & L [ gtea Junior Farmers offer a piece of the action BY L. CUNNINGHAM All over Ontario during the month of March, you will notice a lot of attention on the Junior Farmer Clubs in Huron County. So what’s all the excitement about? For about the cost of a record album, young people in Ontario can buy a membership in an organization that will give them a whole year of social activities and personal challenge. The Junior Farmer’s Associa tionoffers its members, who range in age from 15 to 29, a wide variety of interesting activities, including travel, sports, cultural activities, and leadership training pro grammes. Junior Farmers is an entirely self-governed organization, offer ing each and every one of its members the opportunity to take on leadership roles, in the local clubs as well as in the Provincial Association. Many elected officials and leaders in the agricultural community credit their early leadership training in Junior Far- mersfortheir later accomplish ments. Of course, a vital organization of young people calls for a large portion of social activity. Besides community betterment projects, which benefit their community as a whole, local clubs organize many events each year for members, including sports competitions and dances. The Provincial Association also carries out a number of activities for the members during the year. There are Winter and Summer Games, where those athletes can show their talents; Culturama (plays, debating, public speaking ...); and Sing- Swing (a festival of musical and dance competitions). If travelling to new places, meeting new people and learning about other parts of the world interests you, Junior Farmers can offer you travel scholarships to other Canadian Provinces, the United States, the UnitedKing- dom, Australia, and Western Europe. Junior Farmers also sends delegates regularly to conferences and workshops in various areas. As you can see, the reasons for joining Junior Farmers are as wide and varied as the membership itself, and the best part is that the activities are constantly changing and improving to meet the needs of the members. Sowhy notgetalittle excited about Junior Farmers Red Cross ready. a^i Bray Farms of RR 1, Ethel, averaging 1211 lbs. sold for an overall price of $85.36 with sales to $86. .’5. Six steers consigned by Ian Wilbee of Walton averaging 1208 lbs. sold for $85.30. Three steers consigned by Ken Steffler of RR 3, Teeswater, averaging 1243 lbs. sold for an overall price of $85.62 with sales to $87. Twelve steers consigned by Joe Morkin of RR 3, Lucan averaging 1181 lbs. sold for 85.10 with Leo’s steer weighing 1140 lbs. selling for $87.50. Two steers during the month of March, and come out to one of the meetings or other activities and join this group of young people. Bring your friends, all are welcome. Come on out and get a piece of the action! 4-H leaders to meet tonight The Huron County 4-H Club Leaders’ Association is having its annual meeting on March5, at 8:00 p.m. in the Clinton Town Hall. The agenda includes a presenta tion of a new constitution proposed by the executive. The association has a membership of over 200 and helps plan and co-ordinate the Huron County 4-H Program which involves over 900 young people. -WANTED* FARMERS WHO CARE ABOUT GETTING THE MOST FROM THEIR CHEMICAL INVESTMENT S comFto McGavin Farm Equipment WALTON 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 12 See what we can do for your bottom line! RICE'S STORE 523-4426 R.R.1, Blyth-Out in the country Cone. 12Hullett,2mileseastof Hwy. 4 Open: 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. [6 days a week]; closed Sundays consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of Dungannon averaging 1295 lbs. sold for $87.60 with their offering of 28 steers averaging 1252 lbs. selling for an overall price of $84.86. Two steers consigned by Bert Dougherty of RR 6, Goderich, averaging 1275 lbs. sold for $84.50. Seven steers consigned by Stam Farms of RR 4, Kincardine, averaging 1255 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.50 with sales to $86.75. Three steers consigned by Donald Thornton of Gorrie averag ing 1193 lbs. sold for $85 with his offering of five steers averaging 1224lbs. sellingforan overall price of $84.29. A steer consigned by Bradley Galbraith of RR 3, Wing ham weighing 1280 lbs. sold for $86 with his offering of 26 steers averaging 1214 lbs. selling for an overall price of $84.07. Thirteen heavy steers consigned by Wm. Woodburn of RR 3, Parkhill averaging 1389 lbs. sold for an overall price of $84.06 with sales to $86. Three steers consign ed by Murray McKagueof RR 2, Wingham averaging 1213 lbs. sold for $86.35 with his offering of 24 steers, averaging 1223 lbs. selling for an overall price of $83.94, with 21 steers consigned by Bob McKague averaging 1279 lbs. selling for an overall price of $83.75. Seventeen steers consigned by Neil Olson of RR 3, Wingham, averaging 1198 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.89. Choice exotic heifers sold from $81 to $85 with sales to $91. Choice white-faced heifers were $77 to $81. A fancy heifer consigned by Doug Jeffray of RR 1, Wroxeter weighing 1160 lbs. topped the market at $91 with his offering of three heifers averaging 1110 lbs. selling for an overall price of $86.63. Two heifers consigned by Hil bert van Ankum of RR 2, Wroxeter averaging 1215 lbs. sold for $84.98 with his steer weighing 1310 lbs. selling for $87. A heifer consigned by George Blake of RR 2, Brussels weighing 1200 lbs. sold for $89 with his offering of 22 heifers averaging 1117 lbs. selling for an overall price of $84.78. Ten heifers consigned by La verne Williamson of RR 4, Mount Forest averaging 1150 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.89 with sales to $89.50. Four choice heifers consigned by Harold Elliott of RR 6, Goderich averaging 1140 lbs. sold for an overall price of $83.67. Thirteen hereford heifers consign ed by Matthews Bros, of RR 3, Durham averaging 988 lbs. soldfor an overall price of $80.92 with sales to $82.20. Five light heifers consigned by N.T.L. Farms of RR 1, Ethel averaging 846 lbs. sold for $80.89. Six mixed heifers consigned by Glen Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 972 lbs. sold for $80.84. Seven heifers consigned by Paul and Norval Faust of RR 2, Port Elgin averaging 1090 lbs. sold for $80.31 with sales to $82.70. Twenty-four mixedheifers con signed by J. P. Connell & Sons of RR 3, Palmerston averaging 1041 lbs. sold for an overall price of $80.30 with sales to $84.75. A heifer consigned by Kevin McAr- ter of Brussels weighing 1250 lbs. sold for $80. Choice cows sold from $51 to $55 with sales to $62.50. Good cows were $47 to $51. Canners and cutters sold $43 to $47. Thirty to 40 - lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.10 per lb.; 40 to 60 - lb. pigs traded to a high of $.96 per lb.; 60 to 70 - lb. pigs traded to a high of $.94 per lb.; 70 to 80 - lb. pigs traded to a high of $.84 per lb. Pre-Season Sale on Troy-Bilt Tillers • Pre-season sale...order before March 10 and receive a free hiller/furrower $89 value •Troy-Bilt sets the standard by which all other tillers are judged • Models from 31/2 to 8 HP for every size garden I LI I HURONI jzl TRACTOR 523-424?" Blyth _____