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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-10-31, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Light lambs sell high, heavy lambs easy www.hurontractor.com BLYTH 519-523-4244 519-523-4311 www.ruralvoice.ca Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Oct. 25 were 2,400 cattle and 409 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold steady. Choice steers and heifers sold $138 to $144 with sales to $145. Second cut steers and heifers sold $126 to $138. Cows sold steady. On Thursday veal sold steady to last week. Light lambs sold higher while heavier lambs sold easier. Sheep and goats sold steady. On Friday calves sold actively at prices steady to last week. Yearlings sold steady. Martin Metske of Lucknow, consigned four head that averaged 1,618 lbs. and sold for an average price of $133.66. One black steer weighed 1,420 lbs. and sold for $136. Leonard and Andrew Black of Proton Station, consigned 23 steers that averaged 1,504 lbs. and sold for an average price of $132.51. Seven red steers averaged 1,433 lbs. and sold for an average price of $135.25. There were 275 cows on offer. Beef sold $65 to $75 with sales to $94.50; D1, $63 to $69 with sales to $78; D2, $58 to $62; D3, $40 to $57. Highland Crest Farms of Lucknow, consigned one charolais cow that weighed 1,685 lbs. and sold for $94.50. There were 13 bulls selling $65.50 to $119. JRM Meadows of Englehart, consigned one limousin bull that weighed 1,840 lbs. and sold for $119. There were 150 head of veal on offer. Beef veal sold $150 to $175 with sales to $182; good holsteins, $118 to $135 with sales to $140; Sl heavy holsteins, $95 to $115; medium holsteins, $108 to $120; plain holsteins, $80 to $90. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned six head that averaged 922 lbs. and sold for an average price of $156.76. One rwf steer weighed 900 lbs. and sold for $182. Mark Pfeffer of Clifford, consigned two holstein steers that averaged 663 lbs. and sold for an average price of $138.07. One holstein steer weighed 685 lbs. and sold for $140. Jared Murray of Walton, consigned six holstein steers that averaged 621 lbs. and sold for an average price of $129.46. One holstein steer weighed 635 lbs. and sold for $140. Lambs 50 - 64 lbs. sold $296 to $350; 65 - 79 lbs., $204 to $300; 80 - 94 lbs., $200 to $223; 95 - 109 lbs., $173 to $186; 110 lbs. and over, $161 to $169. Sheep sold $100 to $155. Goats: billies sold $150 to $300; nannies, $80 to $150; kids, $200 to $330. Brian and Craig Salverda of Londesborough, consigned 34 lambs. Two lambs averaged 62 lbs. and sold for an average price of $350. Enos B. Bauman of Bluevale, consigned eight lambs. Four lambs averaged 63 lbs. and sold for an average price of $320. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $235 to $250; 400 - 499 lbs., $220 to $251; 500 - 599 lbs., $207 to $248; 600 - 699 lbs., $197 to $222; 700 - 799 lbs., $187 to $213; 800 - 899 lbs., $203 to $213; 900 - 999 lbs., $179 to $195; 1,000 lbs. and over, $162 to $175. Top quality stocker heifers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $172 to $219; 500 - 599 lbs., $176 to $220; 600 - 699 lbs., $157 to $187; 700 - 799 lbs., $163 to $177; 800 - 899 lbs., $157.50 to $178.50; 900 lbs. and over, $148 to $162. Wayne Goodfellow of Mulmur, consigned 197 head. Twenty-five black heifers averaged 452 lbs. and sold for an average price of $212.25. Thirty-one black steers averaged 503 lbs. and sold for an average price of $244. Murray Shiell of Wingham, consigned 72 steers. Eleven charolais steers averaged 805 lbs. and sold for an average price of $213.25. TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m. Drop Calves 10:00 a.m.Veal 11:30 a.m. Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Call us 519-887-6461 Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@brusselslivestock.ca BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES It has been two weeks and finally the last of the beans are almost off along my drive every day. Some farmers are at the corn and hoping the moisture will be at a reasonable level. We have heard anywhere from 25 to 40 per cent moisture. The optimum would be 14 per cent, but that is just a dream this year. The Brussels birthday girls held their party at JR’s last week and the birthday girls included Eleanor Stevenson, Betty Cardiff and Laura Barbour. Helping to celebrate and enjoy dinner were Jean Davidson, Nora Stephenson, Dale Chesher, Esther McCutcheon, Merle Cousins, Isabelle Wheeler, Betty Campbell, Jane Hall, Alice Marks, Betty McCutcheon, Sandra Clark, Lois McCutcheon, Rene Richmond, Joan Bernard and Bev Palmer. Happy birthday ladies. Many around our area will remember Cliff Morrow and we offer our condolences to his wife Mary and their family on his passing. The couple farmed on Cranbrook Road and attended the Union Church with many other Cranbrook folks many years ago. They moved to Stratford to be closer to Cliff’s work, but kept close ties with their Cranbrook friends. Many former members of Duff’s United Church will be saddened to hear of the passing of a former minister of the church, Rev. Dr. Charles Swan. Rev. Charles was 89 years old and lived in Don Mills. He was originally from Bermuda and had served in the ministry for just over 40 years. He was also the author of two books, the latest being Power for Living in These Days. He passed on Oct. 13, and will be missed by his extended family across the U.S. and in Bermuda. Rev. Charles was minister in Walton during the early 1980s. Congratulations to Wade and Kayla Stephenson on the birth of a daughter. Laken has arrived to the delight of grandparents Dave and Annette and great-grandma Nora Stephenson. The final mudbog at Walton Raceway was cancelled on Sunday because of too much rain. The trucks were even getting stuck in the grass field, much to the delight of the drivers, but not so much for the field. Congratulations to Murray Dennis on reaching the milestone of 90 years young. A wonderful birthday open house and then family dinner was held at the Brussels Legion. Over 100 dropped in to the beautifully decorated hall to enjoy cake and a visit. It was a nice lunch in Walton on Monday with former Waltonites, Wenda and Kim Humphries. Rick and Margaret McInroy and Rick and Jo-Ann McDonald had a great time reminiscing about the escapades of their parents! Remembering good times and many laughs. Our condolences to Karen Glousher and family on the passing of her father, Ernie Phillips. He will be missed by wife Emily and son Les and their families. Our sympathies to all. Another Walton friend has returned to Seaforth this past weekend to live. Maplewood Manor welcomes Marilyn McDonald to their home and we hope she is settling in nicely. She will appreciate visits from her Walton friends now that she is so close and we can’t wait to get out to visit with her. Celebrating birthdays this past week were Doug Bauer, Wayne Todd, Andrew Groothuis, Teresa Baan, Tanner Leslie, Dan Taylor, Megan Flaxbard, Murray Dennis, Douglas Wey, Carol McLachlan, Shannon McGavin, John Steffler, Brianna Williamson, Brent Alexander and MacKenzie McGavin. Happy birthday to all. Continued from page 8 growing up during the Great Depression and battling in European theatres through World War II, but that shouldn’t excuse me. Instead, Jesus invites people to discover a good God who is greater and more reliable than this world’s goods. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.” (Luke 12:32f) Trusting in such a loving Heavenly Father frees me to ‘let go’ of things that are no longer essential, releasing them to new usefulness in the employ of others (through second-hand stores) or recycled into other products. And when it comes right down to it, spiritually speaking, I am the richer for it. And maybe I’ll even be able to find what I’m looking for again! God is greater than all the worldly possessions NEWS FROM WALTON By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUND WALTON Final mudbog gets cancelled at raceway M-T looking at schedule Morris-Turnberry Councillor Kevin Freiburger wants to make sure that Morris-Turnberry has a system in place to keep track of long-term agreements with landholders. In recent months, the municipality has been dealing with garden suite applications which allow for temporary homes to be built on properties. These agreements typically last 20 years, though the municipality had recently entered into a five-year agreement. Freiburger asked if there was a system in place to remind council of these agreements that have been made five, 10 or 15 years prior to the current session of council. Clerk-Treasurer Trevor Hallam said it was an excellent question and something he was looking into himself. His short answer was there isn’t a system in place currently. “We’re working on it,” he said. With situations like the garden suites, deposits are given and the municipality has recently got into the practice of cashing those cheques immediately and holding the money for the length of the term. “It’s in an account with tracking on it,” he said. “We know what’s in the account and why it’s there and 15 years from now, we still will.” Hallam said staff are also looking at a separate file to track deposits in a new filing system which will help keep these agreements organized. “We’re undergoing a review of that right now,” he said. Hallam said it’s a problem and not just for Morris-Turnberry as setting a reminder for 20 years from any given day is difficult. “We don’t know if it will be the same person or even the same [technology],” he said. Hallam said staff will keep council apprised of the situation. MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Annual Harvest Supper Sunday, November 10 at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre Barbequed Beef dinner served from 5 to 7 p.m. Take-outs are available Adults are $18, children - ages 6-12, $8 For tickets please call Jeff & Cathy Cardiff 519-887-6162. STRATEGIC PLANNING OPEN HOUSE North Huron ratepayers are invited to review and provide feedback on a draft North Huron Strategic Plan. There will be a presentation made at 7:00 p.m. The location of the open house will be held at: Belgrave Community Centre Thursday, November 7, 2019 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Drop-ins are encouraged. An online survey will also be available for comments from Friday, November 8, 2019 to Sunday, November 24, 2019 on the Township website at www.northhuron.ca. This is your chance to shape the future of North Huron.