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PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1995.
Brussels Livestock report
M. Snell lambs reach $300, average $278.29
Sales at Brussels Livestock for
the week ending April 15 were: fed
cattle, 528; cows, 207; veal calves,
68; sheep and goats, 100; and
stockers, 678.
The market at Brussels Livestock
saw fed steers and heifers selling
$1 - $2 higher. Cows sold $2 - $4
higher. Thursday we had a light run
of veal selling $2 - $5 higher.
Lambs sold steady with last week.
On Saturday grass cattle were
selling $2 - $3 higher with
shortkeeps selling steady.
There were 306 steers on offer
selling from $90 to $95 to the high
of $106. Ten steers consigned by
Jim Howatt, Londesborough,
averaging 1,374 lbs. sold for an
average of $97.95 with sales to
$106. Forty steers consigned by
Bill Hayden, Goderich, averaging
1,532 lbs. sold for an average of
$90,46 with sales to $104.75. Ten
steers consigned by Paul Johnston,
Bluevale, averaging 1,408 lbs. sold
for an average of $95.10 with sales
to $100.
Twenty-two steers consigned by
Bob Rice, Staffa, averaging 1,435
lbs. sold for an average of $90.51
with sales to $98.75. One steer
consigned by Onias Brubacher,
Teeswater, weighing 1,340 lbs.
sold for $98.50. One steer
consigned by Earl Bennewies,
Bornholme, weighing 1,260 lbs.
sold for $97.25. Four steers
consigned by Roy Ready, St.
Marys, averaging 1,358 lbs. sold
for an average of $91.83 with sales
to $96.50.
Twenty-eight steers consigned by
Cunningham Farms, Lucan,
averaging 1,408 lbs. sold for an
average of $90.59 with sales to
$95.75. Ten steers consigned by
Kevin Horsburgh, Mount Forest,
averaging 1,490 lbs. sold for an
average of $91 with sales to
$95.50. Ten steers consigned by
Stanley Wright, Feversham,
averaging 1,343 lbs. sold for an
average of $86.30 with sales to
$95.
There were 215 heifers on offer
selling from $90 to $95 to the high
of $98. Fourteen heifers consigned
by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock,
averaging 1,251 lbs. sold for an
average of $92.05 with sales to
$98.25. Four heifers consigned by
Gerald Vandewalle, Dublin,
averaging 1.203 lbs. sold for an
average of $90.21 with sales to
$95. Forty-three heifers consigned
by Prospect Feed Lots Ltd.,
Wyoming, averaging 1,234 lbs.
sold for an average of $89.10 with
salts to $94.75.
Two heifers consigned by
Murray Smith, Dublin, averaging
1,048 lbs. sold for an average of
$92.13 with sales to $93.25.
Twenty-four heifers consigned by
Johnston Farms, Bluevale,
averaging 1,124 lbs. sold for an
average of $87.94 with sales to
$93. Five heifers consigned by
Helm Farms, Walkerton, averaging
1,246 lbs. sold for an average of
$87.74 with sales to $92.25. Five
heifers consigned by Wilbert
McLellan, Mount Forest, averaging
1,047 lbs. sold for an average of
$89.22 with sales to $92.
Seven heifers consigned by
Gordon Dougherty, Goderich,
averaging 1,193 lbs. sold for an
average of $87.08 with sales to
$92. One heifer consigned by
Wilton Dickert, Ayton, weighing
975 lbs. sold for $92. Three heifers
consigned by Russel Field,
Mildmay, averaging 1,257 lbs. sold
for an average of $89.02 with sales
to $91.25.
There were 207 cows on offer
selling from $45 to $64 to the high
of $77. Two cows consigned by
Ben Terpstra, Brussels, averaging
1,340 lbs. sold for an average of
$67.96 with sales to $77. One cow
consigned by Jim D. Thompson,
Seaforth, weighing 1, 435 lbs. sold
for $70.75. Two cows consigned by
Martin Metske, Lucknow,
averaging 1,185 lbs. sold for an
average of $61.17 with sales to
$65.
There were six bulls on offer
selling from $62 to $76 to the high
of $81.50. One Limo bull
consigned by Eli Stutzman,
Chatsworth, weighing 1,550 lbs.
sold for $81.50. One Blk bull
consigned by Bill JohnonS,
Flesherton, weighing 2,070 lbs.
sold for $76.
There were 68 veal on offer
selling - Holstein, $80 to $95; Beef,
$85 to $104. Four veal consigned
by Allan McKinnon, Shallow Lake,
averaging 645 lbs. sold for an
average of $96.68. Ten veal
consigned by Jack Flanagan,
Dublin, averaging 723 lbs. sold for
an average of $90.43 with sales to
$98.80. Seven veal consigned by
Ducharme Farms Ltd., Zurich,
averaging 678 lbs. sold for an
average of $92.62 with sales to
$96.50.
Lambs, 40 to 60 lbs. sold $200 to
$300; over 80 lbs., $130 to $160.
Sheep, sold $35 to $53.
Goats, sold $40 to $150.
Four lambs consigned by Murray
Snell, Blyth, averaging 44 lbs. sold
for an average of $278.29 with
sales to $300. Two lambs
consigned by Bill J. Miller,
Lucknow, averaging 45 lbs. sold
for an average of $262.78 with
sales to $285.
Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs.,
$92.50 to $133.50; 500 - 599 lbs.
$99 to $128; 600 - 699 lbs., $83.50
to $119; 700 - 799 lbs., $87 to
$110; 800 - 899 lbs., $75 to
$101.25; 900 - 999 lbs., $87 to
$109; and 1,000 lbs. and over, $62
to $91.
Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $1.01
to $125; 400 - 499 lbs., $86 to
$115.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $69 to
$113; 600 - 699 lbs., $84 to $110;
700 - 799 lbs., $89 to $96; 800 -
899 lbs., $89 to $96.50; and 900
lbs. and over, $73.50 to $92,75.
TUESDAYS 9 a.m.
THURSDAYS 10:00 a.m.
FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
Finished
Cattle & Cows
Dropped Calves
Veals followed
by Goats
Sheep & Lambs
Stocker Cattle
Pigs
With the withdrawal of funding
and staff support by OMAFRA for
the 4-H programs, the Ontario Fed-
eration of Agriculture has resolved
to lobby the government agency to
reconsider their policy.
The resolution passed at the
March 28 meeting of the Huron
County Federation of Agriculture
Board of Directors session.
OFA also decided to return to
providing strong active staff sup-
port in the presentation of a practi-
cal 4-H program that will enhance
the personal development and lead-
ership skills of young people.
An OFA resolution states con-
cerns that the removal of funding
by OMAFRA and redirecting it to
"areas of endeavour which are very
questionable and unclear to the
By Christine Lapp
On Monday, April 3 the Auburn
Wearable Arts 4-H club held its
fifth meeting.
The meeting started at 7 p.m. The
leader demonstrated the craft
members were going to make,
Easter baskets. They recycled two
litre plastic pop bottles and used
them as the base for our basket.
They also used the pop bottles for a
handle on the basket.
There were three different kinds
of material from which to pick,
which had already been cut.
Before they knew it, it was time
to close the meeting with the 4-H
motto.
The next, and final meeting was
clientele," may affect the 4-H pro-
gram in the area.
Issues concerning OFA include
the idea that OMAFRA has con-
vinced and legitimized this action
with the Ontario 4-H Council; still
exert strong control over the deci-
sion-making of the program, with
respect to policy and direction and
does not recognize the value of
direct interaction of field advisory
staff among leaders, members and
parents.
There is a fear 4-H projects may
no longer be available without cost
to rural youth and leaders.
Leaders also expressed concern
that the withdrawal of clerical and
advisory staff may leave them
totally responsible for reorganizing
events, fundraisers and all related
4-H activities.
held at Pam Morrison's house in
Auburn. To start the meeting
members saw a stained glass
demonstration by Pam's mom,
Nancy. Even the leader learned
something new from watching this.
They continued the meeting by
answering meeting five and six's
roll call, then picked out the
scrunchies they were going to dye.
The leader and Nancy got the tie
dye ready, then members used the
microwave method with Rit dye.
Everyone had fun tying elastics and
knots in their scrunchies.
When that was done they had
some extra time so they tie dyed a
piece of cloth for our book. Time
flew by.
Auburn 4-H members
create Easter baskets