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The Citizen, 1990-06-06, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1990. Brussels Livestock report Market $1 lower at Brussels sale Friday The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday sold on a steady demand to $1.00 lower on all classes of cattle. There were 530 slaughter cattle and 244 hogs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $87 to $92 to the high of $95 per hundred weight. Five steers consigned by Ken Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale averaged 1164 lbs. sold for $90.35. Thirty- five steers consigned by Bill Hay­ den, RR 6. Goderich averaged 1300 Farm Junior Agriculturalist program seeks sponsors lbs. sold for $89.91 to the high of $95. One steer consigned by Carl Courtney, RR 1, Dungannon weighed 1180 lbs. sold for $89.75. Four steers consigned by Mark Matheson, RR 1, Listowel averaged 1093 lbs. sold for $89.75. Two steers consigned by Tom McPherson, RR 3, Teeswater, averaged 1295 lbs. sold for $89.50. Two steers consigned by Marvin Scott, RR 7, Lucknow averaged 1155 lbs. sold for $89.12. Five steers consigned bv Ross Stephen­ son, RR 1, Ethel averaged 1328 lbs. sold for $88.98. Six steers consign­ ed by Clarence and Joe Wilhelm, RR 1, Walkerton averaged 1163 lbs. sold for $88.94. Three steers consigned by Dave Matheson, RR 1, Listowel averaged 1073 lbs. sold for $88.74. Seven steers consigned by Everett Dus- tow, RR 2, Mildmay averaged 1353 lbs. sold for $88.44. Three steers consigned by Keith Jacklin, RR 2, Bluevale averaged 1280 lbs. sold for $88.40. Forty-five steers con­ signed by Underwood Farms, RR 1, Wingham averaged 1213 lbs. sold for $88.43. Twenty steers consigned by Glen Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale averaged 1255 lbs. sold for $88.39. Three steers consigned by Bert Elliott, RR 2, Blyth averaged 1117 lbs. sold for $88.05. Good to choice heifers sold from $85 to $89. One heifer consigned by Ron Gordon, RR 2, Blyth weighed 1040 lbs. sold for $89.25. Five heifers consigned by Frank Nigh, RR 4, Seaforth averaged 980 lbs. sold for $89.04. One heifer consign­ ed by Barry Jacklin, RR 2, Bluevale weighed 1190 lbs. sold for $88.50. Five heifers consigned by Everett Dustow, RR 2, Mildmay averaged 1162 lbs. sold for $86.54. Five heifers consigned by Glen Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale averaged 970 lbs. sold for $86.05. Twenty- four heifers consigned by Bruce Corrigan, RR 1, Bluevale averaged 1002 lbs. sold for $85.79. Two heifers consigned by Dave Elphick, RR 3, Lucknow averaged 1050 lbs. sold for $85.50. There were 112 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold from $60 to $65; D3 and D4 cows, $55 to $60. One cow consigned by Bill Versteeg. RR5, Wingham weighed 1380 lbs. sold for $65.25. Two cows consigned by Peter LeFor, RR 2, Brussels averaged 1665 lbs. sold for $65.15. One cow consigned by Keith Van Camp, RR 4, Brussels, • averaged 1330 lbs. sold for $64.75. One cow consigned by Leo Murray, RR 3, Holyrood weighed 1430 lbs. sold for $64. One cow consigned by Ron McMichael, Wroxeter weighed 1760 lbs. sold for $63.50. Two cows consigned by Hammond Bros. RR 1, Monkton averaged 1310 lbs. sold for $62.47. Three cows consigned by Ross Nicholson, RR 2, Bluevale aver­ aged 1227 lbs. sold for $61.01. One Limousin bull consigned by Walter Mair, RR 3, Chesley weighed 1960 lbs. sold for $77.75. One bull consigned by Kalvin Fischer, RR 1, Bluevale weighed 2020 lbs. sold for $74.25. One bull consigned by Bruce Willits, RR 1, Lucknow weighed 1980 lbs. sold for $73.75. One bull consigned by Doug Simp­ son, RR 2, Teeswater weighed 1930 lbs. sold for $72.50. Pigs under 40 lbs. sold at $124.75; 40 - 50 lbs., $116.59; 50 - 60 lbs., $102.59; 60 lbs. - 70 lbs., $100.29; over 70 lbs., $90.94. Farmers in Huron county who would like to take part in educating urban youth about the reality of farm life can help out in the Junior Agriculturalist Program operated through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. This program, now in its 19th year, is designed to offer urban students between the ages of 15-24, with little or no farm knowledge, an opportunity to gain the farm and country living experi­ ence. It is also designed to give the Pork Congress opens June 19 in Stratford The Ontario Pork Congress has been refined to be one of the world’s finest swine events. In order to remain competitive in today’s changing swine industry, one has to be aware of all the new products and services. The Ontario Pork Congress, on June 19, 20, and 21 at the Stratford Fair Grounds, offers this opportun­ ity just for you. Under one roof and in one short time period, you can see the “who’s who” in the swine industry. Socialize, compare notes, see what is new, and taken one idea home to make your trip worthwhile. There are 25 different events to participate in over the three-day period. Purebred Show and Sale, Education Program, Judging Com­ petitions, Entertainment, Pig Art, and, best, are the Industrial Exhib­ its which are all designed to inform you of a competitive advantage. At this year’s Congress, Felix Holtmann will officially open the Congress on June 19 at 12:00 noon in the Show Ring. Following his Opening remarks, Mr. Holtmann will join the auctioneer and auction off the first several purebred hogs in the Purebred Sale. Mr. Felix Holtmann is a Member of Parlia­ ment and a farmer from Portage, Manitoba. He is currently the Chairman of the Committee of Communications and Culture. Music Immoim? Runting ImmchmT Try Um ClUMitiM AAj>1 GLASSIFIED - FAST - DEPENDABLE - HIGHLY VISIBLE Call Blyth 523-4792 or Brussels 887-9114 host farm family, some summer assistance for a period of eight weeks with every other weekend off, starting June 25 and ending August 17, 1990. All of this costs the host farmer the modest price of $17/day. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food will provide the other $18/day of the $35/day training allowance. The host farm family is also required to provide room, board, and laundry facilities for the Junior Agriculturalist. For more information about this program, contact the Youth Em­ ployment Supervisor, Cindy Stute, at the OMAF office in Clinton, Ontario at 482-3428 or 1-800-265- 5170, before May 14, 1990. WHEAT & GRAIN SPRAYING BY AIR 'Doesn't • NO CROP • GRAIN RIPENS • NO GROUND DAMAGE EVENLY COMPACTION ----------TILT---------- Tilt Application by aircraft approved for 1990. Call early as we are spraying a limited amount. For Fast Service...24 Years Experience...Guaranteed Application JIM’S FLYING SERVICE SEAFORTH — 527-1606