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The Citizen, 1990-09-05, Page 15Down to earth Huron County likesTts politicians to bedown to earth, maybeeven down in the earth as was the case Friday atthe Huron County Plowing Match held at the farm of County Warden Lionel Wilder. Among those taking part in the politicians’ plowing match was Murray Cardiff, M.P. for Huron-Bruce. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1990. PAGE 15. Cattle steady, pigs under pressure at Brussels sale The market at Brussels Livestock Inc. Friday sold steady on an active demand. There were 173 cattle and 267 pigs on offer. Good to choice steers sold from $83 to $87 to the high of $88.50 per hundredweight. Fifteen steers con­ signed by Murray Forbes, RR 2, Clinton averaged 1251 lbs. sold for $87.52 to the high of $88.50. Nine steers consigned by Roger Moore, RR 4, Goderich averaged 1253 lbs. sold for $84.15. Three steers con­ signed by Tom Moore, RR 4, Goderich averaged 1197 lbs. sold for $84.12. One Holstein steer consigned by Ken Kraemer, RR 3, Walkerton weighed 1690 lbs. sold for $77. Four steers consigned by Zettlerdale Farms, RR 1, Chepstow averaged 1248 lbs. sold for $84.48. Good to choice heifers sold from I$82 to $86. Two heifers consigned by Zettlerdale Farms, RR 1, Chep­ stow averaged 1190 lbs. sold for $83.52. Five heifers consigned by Warren Weppler, RR 3, Clifford averaged 1110 lbs. sold for $82.67. Four heifers consigned by Wilbirt Hewitt and Sons, RR 1, Belgrave averaged 890 lbs. sold for $81.26. There were 83 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold from $54 to $60; D3 and D4 cows, $48 to $53. Two cows consigned by Jerry­ view Farms, RR 5, Mildmay aver­ aged 1360 lbs. sold for $55.54. Three cows consigned by Ross Henderson, RR 3, Lucknow aver­ aged 1480 lbs. sold for $55.44. Two cows consigned by Kalvin Fischer, RR 1, Bluevale averaged 1045 lbs. sold for $55.25. One cow consigned by Jim Needham, RR 3, Ripley weighed 1760 lbs. sold for $55.25. One cow consigned by Henry Sloetjes, RR 7, Lucknow weighed 1260 lbs. sold for $55. Two cows consigned by Lincoln Russworm, RR 5, Mildmay aver­ aged 1260 lbs. sold for $54.24. Three cows consigned by Ray Peel, RR 2, Gorrie averaged 1363 lbs. sold for $54.40. Two cows consign­ ed by Ron McBumey, RR 3, Wingham averaged 1720 lbs. sold for $53.95. One cow consigned by Keith Williamson, RR 3, Walton weighed 1430 lbs. sold for $53.75. One cow consigned by Robert Vodden, Clin­ ton, weighed 1300 lbs. sold for $54.25. Three cows consigned by Zettlerdale Farms, RR L, Chepstow averaged 1443 lbs. sold for $53.70. Two cows consigned by Jim Mof­ fatt, RR 1, Wingham averaged 1520 lbs. sold for $53.19. Pigs sold under pressure. Under 40 lbs. sold at $72.07; 40 - 50 lbs., $77.00; 50 - 60 lbs., $72.34; 60 and over, $75.71. Record number of 4H calves at pre-show A record number of calves and before they were shown in a trial 4-H members were at the farm of show. The day closed with a Don Alton and family on August 19 barbecue, and the drawing for for the annual pre-show day and several door prizes which were pot luck barbecue. donated by local businesses. The calves had their hooves Members were at the St. Helen’s trimmed by Lee Rintoul and then W.I. Hall on August 22 to write the went on to be clipped and washed v Continued on page 16 Cook’s Crop Handling Team. Ufe’re ready when you are, at 6 locations. This fall, bring your crop to the experts at Cook’s. We can handle a broad range of vehicles at 6 convenient locations, making crop delivery fast and easy. In addition, we have 12 licensed white bean satellites. Our cleaning, drying and storage facilities are ready to .serve you. We offer competitive prices, plus marketing expertise to help you get the most for your crop. You can count on the people at Cook’s for fair grading, honest weights and friendly, personal service. We’ve built our reputation on it. Part of the Cook's Crop Input Team (from left to right) : Tim Hiltz Atwood Plant Foreman 4 years with Cook's Brian “Buck” Glanville Hensail Branch Superintendent 15 years with Cook’s Jamie Hackett Kirkton Branch Manager 2 years with Cook’s •Division of Parrish & Heimbecker. Limited ’Division of lames Richardson & Sons Ltd Beeton: Simcoe District Co-Operative Bornholm Fra Laine Farms Ltd Burgessville: Homeland Grain Inc. Dashwood: Harold Schroeder Milling Co. Ltd. Dublin: Dublin Feed Mill Ltd. Kerwood: Glencoe Grain & Seed Company* Maxville-. MacEwen Grain Inc. Milvprton: Topnotch Feeds Ltd.** Seaforth: Topnotch Feeds Ltd.” Stouflville: St. Lawrence Grains Limited Trenton Trenton Grain Elevator* Licensed White Bean Satellites: Division of Parrish & Heimbecker. Limited Hensall (519) 262-2410 Centralia (519) 228-6661 Kirkton (519) 229-8986 Walton (519) 527-1540 Amberley (519) 395-3601 Atwood (519) 356-2292 Beechwood (519) 2324281 Parkhill (519) 294-6256 - “Where you can trade with Confidence.”