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Home My WebLink AboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-08-17, Page 13VCCgt1g Y,•NIMEN7 Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, August 17, 1988—Page 13 Cows sold steady at the stockyard Choice steers and heifers traded steady at Brussels Stockyards, with cows trading $1.00 to $2.00 higher. Pigs sold under pressure. There were 606 cattle and 608 pigs on offer. Choice Steers traded 80.00 to 84.00 with sales to 85.50 while Good Steers traded 77.00 to 80.00. A red steer consigned by Murray Shiell of R.R.3, Wingham weighing 1260 lbs. sold for 85.00 with his total lot of thirty-two steers averaging 1283 lbs. and selling for an average price of 81.48. A white steer consigned by Howard Mar- tin of R.R.3, Brussels weighing 1030 lbs. sold for 85.00 with his total lot of fourteen steers averaging 1216 lbs. selling for an average price of 82.29. Forty-two steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of R.R.1, Dungannon averaging 1188 lbs. sold for an overall price of 82.06 and they had sales to 84.25. A hereford steer consigned by Ralph and Roger Morrison of R.R.1, Lucknow weighing 1140 lbs. sold for 83.75 with their total offering of twenty-five steers averag- ing 1212 lbs. selling for an overall price of '81.64. A' red -white-faced steer consigned by Barry Hoegy of R.R.1, Walton weighing 1200 lbs. sold for 83.00 with his total lot of four steers averaging 1198 lbs. selling for an average price of 80.77. Choice Exotic Heifers traded 79.00 to 83.00 with sales to 84.50. Good Heifers trad- ed 76.00. to 79.00. A charlois heifer consigned by Bill McDonald of R.R.2, Lucknow weighing 1100 lbs. sold fbr 84.50 with his total offer- ing of five heifers averaging 1056 lbs. sell- ing for an overall price of 81.05. A gold heifer consigned by Dave Eadie of R.R.5, Lucknow weighing 1310 lbs. sold for 84.00 with his total offering of four heifers averaging 1250 lbs. and selling for an average price of 82.18. Thirteen. charlois heifers consigned by Alvin Grainger of R.R.2, Wroxeter averag- ing 1148 lbs. sold for 82.09 and he had sales to 82.85. A white heifer consigned by Doug McPherson of R.R.2, Wingham weighing 1270 lbs. sold for 83.00. Choice Cows sold 53.00 to 59.00; Good Cows sold 49.00 to 52.00; and Canners and Cutters sold 45.00 to 48.00. Pigs 20-30 ib. traded to a high of .49 per lb. Pigs 30-40 Ib. traded to a high of .41. per lb. Pigs 40-50 Ib. traded to a high of .42 per lb. Pigs 60-701b. traded to a high of .46 per lb. Pigs 70-80 Ib. traded to a high of .42 per lb. Brussels Stockyards will be holding a sheep and lamb and goat sale on Friday, September 9th at 3:00 p.m. The veal calves will also be sold at this sale, starting at 2:00 p.m. For more information please phone 887-6461. MacDonald clan gathers. under the cedars On Saturday July 30th over 100 descendents of Donald John and Murdoch MacDonald gathered at the cedars of the former George MacDonald farm, for their 59th annual MacDonald reunion. These early settlers arrived in Kintail from Scotland in 1844, and later some of their 'sons settled at Lochalsh where the reunion was held. The day started with an excellent sports programme resulting in these winners: Girls, 4 yrs. and under - Alexandria Mac- Donald, Sarah Simpson, Nicole Sinevey; 5-8 yrs. old - Krista Meriam, Jessica Cook, Bridget Murray; 12-15 mixed - Tom Mac- Donald, Jason Meriam, Joan Ferguson; 16 and over - a three way tie went to Jane MacKinnon, Catherine Agnew and Mary Edith Burgharg. Boys' races included Graham Cook reluctantly placing first, second and third in the 4 yrs. and under; 5-8 yrs. old - Bobby Simpson, Nathan Ferguson, Joe Mildrum; 9-11 yrs. - Micheal MacDonald, Glenn Ferguson, John S. Dalton; 16 and over - Doug Agnew, Kevin Cook, Eric Burghaug. The Sack races 6-8 yrs. - Colleen Richards, Nathan Ferguson, Jessica Cook; 9-12 yrs. - John S. Dalton, Jason Meriam, Micheal MacDonald; 13 and up boys - Ryan Robson, Tom MacDonald, Warren Andrew; end up girls - Jennifer Andrew, Sue Agnew, Kathy Senevey. Balloon toss results were as follows: 6-12 yrs. - John S. Dalton and Glenn Ferguson, Jean Cook and Tom Simpson; 13 and over - Eric Burghaug and David Agnew, Warren Andrew and Ray Dalton, Doug and Sue Agnew. Second Heat: Walter Murray and Tom MacDonald, David Agnew and Eric Burghaug, Micheal MacDonald and Jason Meriam with the final winners being: Tom MacDonald and Walter Murray, David Agnew and Eric Burghaug. Life Saver Race, 6-12 - Micheal Mac- Donald and Sharon MacDonald, Jason Meriam and Jeff Sinevey; 13 and over - Bethany Burghaug and Tom MacDonald, Eric Burghaug and Brian Foley. Dress up relay winners were: Ryan Robson and Tom MacDonald. After the games, a bountiful pot luck din- ner was served by Jean West and Mabel MacDonald. The business meeting was called to order by Rod , MacDonald. A moments silence was observed for Sadie Blue who passed away since the last reunion. Al and Marg Storey collected the prize for the most recently married, and the youngest clan member attending was Rachel Elizabeth, daughter of Arthur and Jackie Simpson. Tom .MacDonald came from Fort Nelson, British Columbia to collect the prize for the farthest away. The eldest woman attending was Louise MacDonald and the eldest man was Ray Dalton. A china painting seminar was held last week in the basement of the Lucknow Town Hall with nine avid china painters taking part. This one week session has become an annual event under the capable direction of Shirley Weikel of Southfield, Michigan. Shirley is an expert hi colour and design and has been teaching china painting for 18 years. She conducts seminars all over North America and has been coming to Lucknow to instruct for the past eight years. Here, Lillian Mathewsman gets some ad- vice from Shirley during last week's seminar. (Photo by Marg Burkhart) 'rhe executive committee: President, Rod MacDonald; Vice President, Clete Dalton, and Secretary, Barbara Mac- Donald retired and a new Executive was elected for the coming year: President, Clete Dalton; Vice President, Kevin Cook and Secretary Catherine Cook. Scott and Doug Agnew will be in charge of the Sports • PARK THEATRE • GOOERICH 524-7811 Committtee for 1989. Everyone enjoyed entertainment with Dick Richards on the guitar and his wife Mary Lou on the fiddle. A large crowd enjoyed the music of Norm Dunsmoor at the Lucknow Complex later that evening to end the day renewing • old and new friendships. HELD OVER -- 2nd WEEK FRI. - THURS., AUG. 19 - 25 FRI. & SAT. 7 & 9 P.M. SUN. - THURS. 8 P.M. 1 Long Distance? i . 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