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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-01-18, Page 12Ready for the bump Derek Turner prepares to strike the volleyball during a practice game at Central Huron Secondary School. Derek was one of many Huron County Junior Farmers hosting neighbouring clubs to a day of friendly competition on Jan. 14. Other games included basketball, bowling, curling and broomball. Help protect the environment Reduce, reuse and recycle I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 13 were: fed cattle, 568; cows, 353; veal calves, 193; sheep and goats, 60; stockers, 789; and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling $2 - $4 higher. The DI and D2 cows sold on a strong $2 higher with the canners and cutters selling steady. Veal sold fully steady with heavier calves selling under pressure. Friday saw stockers selling steady. There were 329 steers on offer selling from $98 to $102 to the high of $109.50.. Two steers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels, averaging 1,303 lbs. sold for an average of $107.71 with sales to $109.50. Twenty steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels, averaging 1,417 lbs. sold for an average of $101.45 with sales to $109. Twenty-two steers consigned by Grant Collins, Kincardine, averaging 1,438 lbs. sold for an average of $97.41 with sales to $108.25. Twenty steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,472 lbs. sold for an average of $102.74 with sales to $107.25. Six steers consigned by Brian Mcllroy, Gowanstown, averaging 1,329 lbs. sold for an average of $102.93 with sales to $106.25. Twelve steers consigned by Don Culbert, Dungannon, averaging 1,338 lbs. sold for an average of $101.80 with sales to $105.50. Fifteen steers consigned by Michael. Alexander, Ethel, averaging 1,346 lbs. sold for an average of $100.07 with sales to $104. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidtbrook Farms Inc., Wood- stock, averaging 1,427 lbs. sold for an average of $99.24 with sales to • $103.75. Eight steers consigned by Dwayne Dickert, Ayton, averaging 1,378 lbs. sold for an average of $100.19 with sales to $103.50. One steer consigned by Russell Rawn, Mount Forest, weighing 1,325 lbs. sold for $100.75. - There were 230 heifers on offer selling from $98 to $102 to the high of $107. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,238 lbs. sold for an average of $100.43 with sales to $107. Seven heifer,s con- signed by Ahrens Bros. Farms Ltd., Mitchell, averaging 1,166 lbs. sold for an average of $99.56 with sales to $102.75. Fifteen heifers consigned by Wayne O'Brien, Centralia, averaging 1,367 lbs. sold for an average of $94.19 with sales to $102.75. Eight heifers consigned by Kenneth Keueman, Mildmay, averaging 1,275 lbs. sold for an average of $98.14 with sales to $102.50. Nine heifers consigned by Bert Fisher, Atwood, averaging 989 lbs. sold for an average of $99.10 with sales to $102.50. Three heifers consigned by Ross Balfour, Dublin, averaging 1,316 lbs. sold for an average of $98.92 with sales to $102. Four heifers. consigned by Glen Kerr, Palmerston, averaging 1,031 lbs. sold for an average of $97.68 with sales to $101. Ten heifers con-signed by Glenn & Carol Leibold,.Ayton, averaging 1,088 lbs. sold for an average of $97.39 with sales to $100.25. Seven heifers consigned by Mery McPherson, Orangeville, averaging 1,159 lbs. sold for an average of $95.67 with sales to $100.25. Two heifers consigned by Hugh Jackson, Atwood, averaging 1,245 lbs. sold for an average of $97.57 with sales to $100. There were 354 cows on offer selling from $45 to $65 to the high of $82. Six cows consigned by Robt. S. Gowland, Formosa, averaging 901 lbs. sold for an average of $62.64 with sales to $82. One cow consigned by Ivan Pickett, Clinton, weighing 1,060 lbs. sold for $75. Two cows consigned by Allan and Dorothy Martin, Listowel, averaging 1,227 lbs. sold for an average of $66.52 with sales to $70.25._ There were 193 veal on offer selling from Holstein, $90 to $105; Beef, $100 to $11 8. Four veal consigned by Wayne Hoegy, Dublin, averaging 718 lbs. sold for an average of $103.86 with sales to $118. Three veal consigned by Isaac Stutzman, Lucknow, averag- ing 648 lbs. sold for an average of $111.57 with sales to $116.50. Two veal consigned by Frank Meulen- steen, Atwood, averaging 665 lbs. sold for an average of $101.27 with sales to $109. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $210 to $240; 50 - 79 lbs., $167.50 to $237.50; and 80 lbs. and over, $103 to $129. Sheep sold $50 to $82. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $106 to $126.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $104 to $125; 600 - 699 lbs., $86 to $117; 700 - 799 lbs., $85 to $112.50; and 800 lbs. and over, $86 to $117.25. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $86.50 to $127.50; 400 - 499 lbs., $91 to $123.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $88 to $120.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $95 to $109.25; and 700 lbs. and over, $82 to $105.75. PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1995. Brussels Livestock report Cows up $2 on strong trade I I I I I I I I I I I I I I U I WRED receives funding Women and Rural Economic development organizations will Development, a provincial work in partnership ,to determine organization based in Stratford, has area training needs and preferences. received funding to provide These are: the Huron Business consultation and training assistance Centre, the North Wellington to farm families who wish to Advisory Group and the Milverton- develop new income generating Mornington Economic Develop- opportunities. Farm Ventures is a ment Corporation. Funding for the pilot project that will offer farm project is provided by OTAB and families a chance to develop OATI. income opportunities either on or This is the first time that a off the farm, and will assist them in program with these aims has been the decision-making, planning and tried in Ontario, so the first step establishment of these opportuni- will be to determine the most ties. effective, relevant and accessible The project area includes the means of delivery. Initial discus-. northern parts of Huron, Perth and sions with interested farm families Wellington Counties. Three local Continued on page 15 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 TrEIVTI - Tobacco Retailers Nursing Homes Arcades Retail Establishments Laundromats Hairdressing Salons Barbershops Hospitals Financial Institutions If you provide goods or services to the public, you are affected by the new Tobacco Control Act. If you have questions about the requirements of this new law or need signs, call the Huron County Health Unit at 482-3416 or 1-800-265-5184. III IN MI IM MI IIN all IM EN 110 NI MI Ell NO HI a