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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-09-09, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1987. Huron County Dairy Princess Angela Nethery of RR 4, Brussels, back row, far left, was one of the ten semi-finalists in the 1987-88 Ontario Dairy Princess competition which took place on Agriculture Day, September 2, at the Canadian National Exhibition. The final winner of the crown was Miss Simcoe, Andrea Lang, back row, far right. The semi-finalists were: [back, from left] Miss Nethery; Miss Leeds, Danielle Heffernan; Miss Dufferin, Ann Wilson; Miss Lang. Middle row: Miss Prescott, Joy Anderson; Miss Stormont, Bonnie Stewart; Miss Nipissing East/Parry Sound, Missy Ismond; Miss Durham, Elaine Barkey. Front: Miss Victoria, Julia White; Miss Perth, Kim Partridge; Miss Haldimand, Deborah Cherry; and the 1986-87 Ontario Dairy Princess, Gayle Lewis. Farm Brussels Stockyards Prices steady The market at Brussels Stock- yards Limited on Friday saw steers and heifers selling on a strong demand at fully steady prices. Cows and pigs sold steady. There were 396 cattle and 675 pigs on offer. Choice steers were $89 to $92 with sales to $97.75. Good steers were $85 to $89. A Charlois steer consigned by K & L Bray Farms of RR 1, Ethel weighing 1240 lbs. sold for $97.75, with their total lot of 25 steers averaging 1233 lbs. selling for an overall price of $89.14. A steer consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon, weighing 1250 lbs. sold for $94, with their total offering of 28 steers, averaging 1175 lbs. selling for an average price of $90.92. Two steers consigned by Howard Mar- tinofRR3, Brussels, averaging 1175 lbs. sold for $93-75, with his total lot of 19 steers averaging 1224 lbs., selling for an overall price of $91.36. Three steers consigned by Gor­ don Daer of RR 1, Auburn, averaging 1083 lbs. sold for an average price of $92.41 with sales to $93.50. A steer consigned by Stam Farms of RR 4. Kincardine, weighing 1270 lbs. sold for $93 with their total offering of ten steers averaging 1203 lbs. selling for an overall price of $89.42. Ten hereford steers consigned by Steawrt Knechtel of RR 2, Gadshill averaging 1009 lbs. soldfor$91.85. Two steers consigned by Clare Steffler of RR 3. Teeswater, averaging 1185 lbs. sold for $91.75. Eleven steers consigned by Bob Hulley of RR 1, Blyth averaging 1198 lbs. sold for an average price Continued on page 20 The International Plowing Match & Farm Machinery Show September 15 -19, 1987 Meaford, Grey County Still time to enter dairy contest There are still a few days left before the deadline for entires into the Huron County Dairy Princess contest which takes place October 4. Shirley Ramsey of RR 3, Blyth, contest co-ordinator, says that there are still only three girls entered in the competition, and she would like to see more coming in before the September 12 deadline. “The more there are, the more exciting the contest is,’’ she says. Entrants must be between 15 and 24 years of age, single, and be living or working on a Huron County dairy farm to qualify. Huron County’s 1986 Dairy Prin­ cess, Angela Nethery of RR 4, Brussels, has just returned from the Ontario Dairy Princess compe­ tition at the Canadian National Exhibition, where she was one of the lOgirlswhomadeitintothe competition’s semi-finals. “The whole year has been a really exciting experience,” Miss Nethery said. “Any girl who is eligible should enter just for the fun of it.” C.A.M.C. -Bookkeeping -Income Tax Preparation -Experienced Stall HOURS: Wednesdays 9-12; 1-5 Alan Campbell 328 Josephine Street WINGHAM 357-3687 or 887-9451 Elevator Division We are now ready to receive your 1987 WHITE BEAN CROP • Fast Unloading • Accurate Probe System • Trucking Available Forward contracting of corn and soybeans. Come in and see us or give us a call and let us help you look after your crop. Howson & Howson Ltd Flour & Feed Millers, Complete Farm Supplies, Grain Elevators 523-9624 pi vtij nklTARIH 523-4241 Elevator BLY IH, UNI AHIU Main Office Elevators 1 !4 miles east of Blyth on County Rd. 25 then 1/2 mile North Mil.I