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Auburn, Ont. 519-526-7220 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 BRUSSELS 887-6461 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1996 PAGE 13. Brussels Livestock report Top quality cows sell $2 to $4 higher The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Sept. 27 were: fed cattle, 849; cows, 273; veal calves, 539; lambs and goats, 161; stockers, 2,259; and pigs, light run. Fed steers and heifers sold $2 lower. The top end cows sold $2 - $4 higher with the others selling steady to $1 higher. Veal sold $2 - $3 lower with lambs selling steady. On Friday the stocker calves sold $2 - $5 lower with the yearlings Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area will be the site of the annual Fall Colour Tour sponsored jointly by the Maitland Conservation Foundation and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA). This year the Fall Colour Tour will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. The Fall Colour Tour has become an autumn tradition with families returning year after year to enjoy walks along the scenic Maitland River, children's activities and lots of hot apple cider. If the weather co-operates, two teams of horses will provide wagon rides through the Conservation Area beginning at 1:30 p.m. A wagon ride is a relaxing and enjoyable means of viewing the fall scenery. Not only are the trees beginning to show their autumn colours but there are also plenty of meadow wildflowers adding to the view. The Ausable Bayfield Conserva- tion Authority recognizes outstanding achievements in conservation and environmental protection with the• annual presentation of the Conservation Awards. Each year Land Stewardship and Environmental Advocacy may be presented. Examples of conservation activities include improving local water quality, reforestation, conservation farming, and environmental education. To be eligible for an award individuals, organizations or companies must be located in or have completed conservation work in the jurisdiction of the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. Current ABCA staff and directors selling steady. There were 546 steers on offer selling from $87 to $93 to the high of $100.50. Six steers consigned by Dave Bender, Palmerston, averag- ing 1,170 lbs. sold for an average of $95.70 with sales to $100.50. Thirty-one steers consigned by Jim Howatt, Londesboro, averaging 1,335 lbs. sold for an average of $92.27 with sales to $96.50. Six steers consigned by Dennis MVCA staff will ride along on the wagons to answer questions visitors might have about bird and insect migration, hibernation and other mysteries of the fall season. Guided walks along the river trail will also be available or visitors may pick up a trail map and explore the property on their own. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area covers 420 acres and both the Maitland River and Belgrave Creek flow through the property. The site contains hardwood forest, meadows, plantations and two small marshes. Wawanosh Valley is known best as the location of the Wawanosh Nature Centre. The Nature Centre is used extensively by school classes and community groups for conservation education activities. MVCA staff expect over 1,500 visitors to participate in programs at the Nature Centre this fall. The Nature Centre will be open throughout the Fall Colour Tour so are not eligible. Last year the Clinton Lions Club and the Huron Fish and Game Club each received an award. The Lions Club of Clinton have been maintaining the Clinton Conservation Area_ for the ABCA for the past three years. Members volunteer for some maintenance activities including weekly risk management reviews. Other activities such as grass cutting are paid for by the Lions Robinson, Gadshill, averaging 1,228 lbs. sold for an average of .$92.03 with sales to $94.75. Forty-eight steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,327 lbs. sold for an average of $89.26 with sales to $94.25. Fifteen steers consigned by Grant Stewart, Conn, averaging 1,247 lbs. sold for an average of $89.39 with sales to $94.25. Twenty steers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,289 lbs. sold for an average of $91.61 with sales to $93.75. Thirty-seven steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,323 lbs. sold for an average of $88.97 with sales to $93.75. Thirteen steers consigned by Schmidt Brook Farms Inc., the public may see the displays and hands-on conservation activities. The Nature Centre is wheelchair accessible. , This year the Fall Colour Tour is also a birthday celebration! The MVCA is marking 45 years of watershed conservation in 1996. To celebrate there will be free cake and balloons available in the Nature Centre. Hot apple cider will also be served for only 25 cents per cup. Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area is located south of Belgrave and west of Hwy. 4 on Nature Centre Road (Cone. 6-7 of East Wawanosh Twp.) For more information about the Fall Colour Tour contact the MVCA at 335-3557. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. Donations to the Maitland Conservation Foundation to support conservation education will be gratefully accepted. Club. This type of partnership helps the ABCA financially and also develops community spirit. The Huron Fish and Game Club have contributed $1,000 every year for the past six years for maintaining the Bannockburn Wildlife Area. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 1. To receive a nomination form or for more information contact the ABCA at (519) 235- 2610 or Fax at (519) 235-1963. Woodstock, averaging 1,340 lbs. sold for an average of $91.47 with sales to $93.75. Two steers consigned by Stenwood Farms, Mitchell, averaging 1,188 lbs. sold for an average of $90.30 with sales to $93.75. Four steers consigned by Bill Durkin, Grand Valley, averaging 1,236 lbs. sold for an average of $88.81 with sales to "3.25 There were 278 heifers on offer selling from $87 to $93 to the high of $100.75. One heifer consigned by Irvin Scherbarth, Monkton, weighing 1,270 lbs. sold for $100.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,213 lbs. sold for an average of $90.32 with sales to $98.25. Eleven heifers consigned by Les Brown, Shelburne, averaging 1,032 lbs. sold for an average of $90.82 with sales to $95.25. Two heifers consigned by Lauderlea Farms, Listowel, averaging 1,247 lbs. sold for an average of $92.68 with sales to $95. Twenty-seven heifers consigned by Hugh Love, averaging 1,096 lbs. sold for an average of $89.82 with sales to $94.75. Twelve heifers consigned by Walter Lynn, Stayner, averaging 1,200 lbs. sold for an average of $88.03 with sales to $93.75. Twenty-nine heifers consigned by Cleason Martin, Kenilworth, averaging 1,220 lbs. sold for an average of $89.71 with sales to $93.25. One heifer consigned by Kevin Pfeiffer, Palmerston, weighing 1,155 lbs. sold for $92. Nine heifers consigned by Gord Brown, Shelburne, averaging 1,096 lbs. sold for an average of $88.76 with sales to $91.50. There were 273 cows on offer selling from $30 to $57 to the high of $63.50. Four cows consigned by Harold Blazing, Neustadt, averaging 1,573 lbs. sold for an' average $60.26 with sales to $63.50. One cow consigned by Ruth McPherson, Teeswater, weighing 1,495 lbs. sold for $62. Seven cows consigned by Terpstra Farms, Brussels, averaging 1,401 lbs. sold for an average of $49.91 with sales to $60. There were 11 bulls on offer selling from $46.50 to $57 to the high of $62. One Blonde bull consigned by Donald R. Scott, Holyrood, weighing 1,930 lbs. sold for $62. One Limousin bull consigned by Robert Weishar, Mildmay, weighing 1,623 lbs. sold for $60. There were 539 veal on offer selling - Plain and Heavy Holstein, $70 to $90; Holstein, $90 to $110; Beef, $100 to $123. Six veal consigned by John Verbcrg, Londesboro, averaging 668 lbs. sold for an average of $113 with sales to $123. Fifteen veal consigned by Robert Cumming, Port Elgin, averaging 554 )bs. sold for an average of $101.33 with sales to $118.50. Seventeen veal consigned by Eric Scheurwater, Paisley, averaging 616 lbs. sold for an average of $110.41 with sales to $118. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $65 to $140; 50 to 80 lbs., $111 to $159; 80 to 95 lbs., $124 to $133. Sheep sold $35 to $50. Goats sold $30 to $105. Steers under 400 lbs., sold $65 to $1'08; 400 - 499 lbs., $65 to $114; 500 - 599 lbs., $73.75 to $109; 600 - 699 lbs., $58 to $96.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $66 to $88.50; 800 - 899 lbs., $75 to $105.50; 900 - 1,000 lbs., $68.50 to $102; and 1,000 lbs. and over, $60 to $91.25. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $63 to $78; 400 - 499 lbs., $60 to $89; 500 - 599 lbs., $55 to $76; 600 - 699 lbs., $63.50 to $86; 700 - 799 lbs., $63.75 to $87; 800 - 899 lbs., $72.75 to $81; and 900 lbs. and over, $69.25 to $79.50. arm Colour tour marks 1VIVCA's 45th ABCA seeks nominations