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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1995. PAGE 11.
Sales at Brussels Livestock for
the week ending March 17 were:
fed cattle, 933; cows, 354; veal
calves, 200; sheep and goats, 124;
stockers, 1,087; and pigs, light run.
The market at Brussels Livestock
saw fed steers and heifers selling
$2 lower. Cows sold steady to $1
higher. Bulls sold fully steady. On
Thursday the top veal sold steady,
with the lower grade selling $2 - $3
lower. Lambs sold steady. On
Friday the stockers calves sold
steady with the yearlings selling
under pressure.
There were 534 steers on offer
selling from $94 to $99 to the high
of $110.50. Four steers consigned
by Jerry Cronin, Dublin, averaging
1,272 lbs. sold for an average of
$100.81 with sales to $110.50.
Thirty-three steers consigned by
Bill Hayden, Goderich, averaging
1,502 lbs. sold for an average of
$96.26 with sales to $110.25.
Twenty-two steers consigned by
Jim Howatt, Londesborough,
averaging, 1,372 lbs. sold for an
average of $102.26 with sales to
$108.50. Seven steers consigned by
Edgar Daer, Auburn, averaging
1,266 lbs. sold for an average of
$98.59 with sales to $104.50.
Forty-five steers consigned by G.
A. Stewart Farms, Ripley,
averaging 1,285 lbs. sold for an
average of $95.74 with sales to
$103.75. Six steers consigned by
Paul Johnston, Bluevale, averaging
1,363 lbs. sold for an average of
$98.18 with sales to $103.50.
Thirteen steers consigned by
Beetonia Farms Ltd., Beeton,
averaging 1,418 lbs. sold for an
average of $102.25. Fourteen steers
consigned by Carlyle Thomson,
Parkhill, averaging 1,348 lbs. sold
for an average of $93.55 with sales
to $101.25. Twenty-one steers
consigned by Maple Ridge Farms,
Brussels, averaging 1,268 lbs. sold
for an average of $96.75 with sales
to $101.25. Ten steers consigned
by James McCarthy, Granton,
averaging 1,434 lbs. sold for an
average of $95.72 with sales to
$101.
There were 383 heifers on offer
selling from $90 to $95 to the high
of $97.75. Six heifers consigned by
Irvin Scherbarth, Monkton,
averaging 1,190 lbs. sold for an
average of $95.70 with sales to
$97.75. Fourteen heifers consigned
by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock,
averaging 1,209 lbs. sold for an
average of $96.06 with sales to
$97.75. Fourteen heifers consigned
by Francis Hunt, Walton, averaging
1,146 lbs. sold for an average of
$91.08 with sales to $97.25. One
heifer consigned by Brian
McClure, Seaforth, weighing 1,175
lbs. sold for $96.50. Twelve heifers
consigned by Ron Dietrich,
Mildmay, averaging 1,282 lbs. sold
for an average of $92.64 with sales
to $96.25.
Five heifers consigned by Arnold
Steckle, Zurich, averaging 1,100
lbs. sold for an average of $92.56
with sales to $95.25. Eighteen
heifers consigned by Donald
Cormack, Mount Forest, averaging
1,270 lbs. sold for an average of
$92.74 with sales to $95.25. Three
heifers consigned by Gordon Borth,
Mildmay, averaging 1,280 lbs. sold
for $95. Two heifers consigned by
Bob Wanless Sr., Palmerston,
averaging 1,212 lbs. sold for an
average of $91.37 with sales to
$95.
There were 354 cows on offer
selling from $46 to $65 to the high
of $75. Four cows consigned by
John Hope, Harriston, averaging
1,414 lbs. sold for an average of
$62.28 with sales to $75. Two
cows consigned by Ivan Pickett,
Clinton, averaging 1,245 lbs. sold
for an average of $67.23 with sales
to $71. One cow consigned by
Lewis Skipper, Owen Sound,
weighing 1,660 lbs. sold for $71.
There were 11 bulls on offer
selling from $65 to $75 to the high
of $85. One Blonde bull consigned
by Machan Construction, Monkton,
weighing 1,660 lbs. sold for $85.
One Limo bull consigned by Don
Reay, Hanover, weighing 1,850
lbs. sold for $83.
There were 200 veal on offer
selling, Holstein, $75 to $90; Beef,
$92 to $112.50. Twelve veal
consigned by Allan McKinnon,
Shallow Lake, averaging 675 lbs.
sold for an average of $99.45 with
sales to $112.50. One veal
consigned by Ben Bachert, Blyth,
weighing 705 lbs. sola for $110.
Three veal consigned by Barry
Baillie, Monkton, averaging 662
lbs. sold for an average of $88.45
with sales to $107.
Lambs, 50 - 60 lbs., sold $170 to
$200; and 80 - 110 lbs., $140 to
$160.
Sheep sold $50 to $75.
Goats, sold $50 to $105.
Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs.,
sold $106.50 to $132; 500 - 599
lbs., $100 to $124; 600 - 699 lbs.,
$94.50 to $117; 700 - 799 lbs., $80
to $115; 800 - 899 lbs., $81 to
$105; 900 - 999 lbs., $86 to $109;
and 1,000 lbs. and over, $73 to
$96.50.
Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $106
to $122; 400 - 499 lbs., $97 to
$118.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $91 to
$120.50; 600 - 699 lbs., $81 to
$116; 700 - 799 lbs., $93 to $105;
800 - 899 lbs., $84 to $103.50; and
900 lbs. and over, $65.50 to
$90.25.
Crime of
theWeek
BREAK AND ENTER
HULLETT TWP.
Sometime between•Dec. 25-31,
somebody entered a garage attach-
ed to a residence on Concession 14
and removed a chainsaw and a
quantity of tools. The chainsaw was
a Poulan model 335, serial number
652590470.
Parish hosts
speaker,
J. Bennett
Greeters at Londesboro United
Church on Sunday, March 19 were
Nick and Joan Whyte. Ushers were
Dave Ste-wart and Dave Bollinger.
The guest speaker was Mrs. Jean
Bennett, who spoke on the Cana-
dian Food Grains Bank.
Tuesday afternoon, March 28 is
bible study at 1:30 p.m.
Confirmation class will meet
from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 22
and March 23.
A day for children will be held at
Exeter United Church, Saturday,
April 1 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost
is $7 each.
Sunday School crokinolc party
will be at the church at 7:30 p.m.
on Thursday, March 23.
Choir practice is next Sunday at
10:15 a.m.
Mrs. Russell Good, Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Longman and John and Helen
Lyons as well as other area rela-
tives attended the visiting hours
and funeral of their sister-in-law,
Mrs. Fred Yungblut on Wednesday,
March 15 in Woodstock.
Cheerio club
gathers
for lunch
The March meeting of the
Cheerio Club was held on Wednes-
day, March 15. It began with lunch
at the Hillcrest Restaurant then
members proceeded to the home of
June Fothergill. June welcomed
everyone and gave a reading on
Superstitions.
The minutes of the January
meeting were read. Roll call was
answered by eight members. Draw
money and collection were taken
up. The draw, donated by Ora
Bruce, was won by Beth Knox.
Cards were played.
Edythe Beacom gave the
treasurer's report.
The Londesboro UCW are plann-
ing a day together for Tuesday,
March 28 beginning at 10 a.m. All
ladies of the congregation are
welcome.
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The regular WI euchre was held
at the Hall on Friday evening,
March 17. There were nine tables'
of euchre.
Winners were: high lady,
Beatrice Welch; ladies' lone hands,
June Fothergill; ladies' low, Nellie
Brock; men's high, Eric Anderson;
men's lone hands, Ted Fothergill;
men's low, Vietta Hoggart.
The last euchre of the season will
be held At. the Hall at 8 p.m. on
Friday, March 31. Lunch will be
provided.
Farm
Brussels Livestock report
534 steers average
$94 to $99, top $110.50
It's a slice of Huron beef
George Adams was kept busy Saturday night slicing the
delicious roast beef cooked up for the Huron County Beef
Producers banquet at the Brussels, Morris and Grey
Community Centre. Cooking for the soldout crowd of 475
was Cardiff's Catering.
BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK
Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd.
UPCOMING SALES
TUESDAYS 9 a.m. Finished
Cattle & Cows
THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m. Dropped Calves
Veals followed
by Goats
Sheep & Lambs
FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle
1:00 p.m. Pigs
SPECIAL EASTER LAMB & GOAT -
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 & THURSDAY, APRIL 6
In lieu of Good Friday the sale will be held
Sat. April 15th
BRUSSELS 887-6461