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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1999-09-15, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. 1999. PAGE 15. Brussels Livestock report Scherurwater beef veal reaches $136 Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Sept. 10 were 3.002 head of cattle, and 434 lambs and 35 goats. Fed steers and heifers sold on a steady trade. Cows were also selling steady. On Thursday veal sold on a strong active trade. Lambs sold steady. On Friday all weights of stockers sold at prices steady to last week. There were 294 fed steers on offer selling from $89 to $94 to the high of $109. One blonde steer consigned by Walter Riddell Granton, weighing 1,250 lbs. purchased by Norwich Packers for $105.75 with his overall offering of ten steers averaging 1,308 lbs. selling for an average of $95.49. One limousin steer consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, weighing 1,365 lbs. sold to Norwich Packers for $99.25 with his overall offering of twenty-six steers averaging 1,435 lbs. selling for an average of $91.53. Eighteen steers consigned by F arm Huron IPM to unveil larger-than-life murals The premier showing and limited preview of the Huron IPM ’99 Agricultural and Tourism Showcase will be held for exhibition sponsors, partners and committee members at the IPM ’99 site, Monday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Highlight of the preview will be the unveiling of three larger-than-life size murals depicting aspects of life and heritage in Huron County. The focal point will be an 8' x 40’ painting, by mural artist Allen Hilgendorf, depicting the 100-year history of plowing matches in Huron County. The impressive painting will form the backdrop for an intricate mosaic display of Huron County seeds and produce, painstakingly organized using millions of seeds and other produce crops from across the regions to present a giant, full colour Fair for 4-H Continued from page 14 Show on Oct. 15, 1999 at the Walkerton Little Royal Fair. “It is a great opportunity for 4-H members to exhibit their livestock at a larger show before the end of the showing season” said Ken Schlorff, 5A regional director for 4- H and show co-ordinator. “4-H members participating at the Royal Winter Fair this fall can also use the show as a good warm up to the Toronto show.” Classes are open to all breeds of beef, dairy and sh£ep from any county in Ontario. Entry deadline is Oct. 1. Anyone interested in entering can contact Schlorff at 519-881-2763 or writing the Walkerton Agricultural Society, Box 1497, Walkerton, ON NOG 2V0. Doug Shiell. Wingham. averaging 1.434 lbs. sold for an average of $92.43 with a gold steer weighing 1.435 lbs. sold to MGI Packers for $95. Seven steers consigned by Leonard Black, Proton Station, averaging 1,297 lbs. sold for an average of $92.23 with sales to $92.75. Ten steers consigned by Dave Bender, Palmerston, averag ing 1,346 lbs. sold for an average of $92.01 with sales to $98.25. Thirty-two steers consigned by Brian Bearss, St. Marys, averaging 1,384 lbs. sold for an average of $91.69 with sales to $93.75. Eighteen steers consigned by Don Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,416 lbs. sold for an average of $90.45 with sales to $93.25. Fourteen steers consigned by Alvin Shantz, St. Jacobs, averaging 1,320 lbs. sold for an average of $89.29 with sales to $93.50. Two steers consigned by Pentland Farms Ltd., Goderich, averaging 1,290 lbs. sold for an average of $88.73 with sales to $91.50. Ten steers consigned by ‘produce’ quilt featuring the IPM ’99 logo as the centre of a 40 foot, patchwork antique quilt design. County Showcase Committee Chair, Allan Carter, of Seaforth, will host the event. Carter said, “The exhibition and showcase will be a first of its kind in the history of IPM. The presentation will provide visitors with an opportunity to stroll through a meandering pathway which illustrates the life and times of agriculture and tourism in Huron County.” The artwork, by Chatsworth artist, Allen Hilgendorf, will be preserved for future generations and displayed in Huron County at locations including the Huron County Museum. The mosaic of seeds and produce will remain in place only for the duration of the Match, Sept. 21 - 25. Sweat Equity? Come out and “sweat” with some really interesting people! At Habitat for Humanity, we all sweat together building homes for fam‘lies in need. Help us eliminate substandard and poverty housing all across Canada “one house at a time”. Join us today! We need your help. Sweat for a great cause! Contact Habitat for Humanity now at (800) 667-5137 or E-mail: hjhcia sen lex. net Loomis Farms, Ailsa Craig, averaging 1,339 lbs. sold for an average of $82.06 with sales to $96.25. There were 188 fed heifers on offer selling from $89 to $94 with sales of $99.75. Fifty-four heifers consigned by Pete Sereda, Centralia, averaging 1,156 lbs. sold for an average of $96.94 with thirteen limousin heifers averaging 1,122 lbs. sold to Gross Abattoir Co. Ltd. for $99.75. One limousin heifer consigned by Ross M. Barber, Listowel, weighing 1,240 lbs. purchased by Norwich Packers for $99.25 with his overall offering of thirteen heifers averaging 1,279 lbs. selling for an average of $93.21. Six heifers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,205 lbs. sold for an average of $93.50 with sales to $98. Eleven heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1,212 lbs. sold for an average of $92.39 with sales to $99.25. Twenty-five heifers consigned by Bud Yeo, Clinton, averaging 1,136 lbs. sold for an average of $91 with sales to $92.85. Ten heifers consigned by, Theo Melady Farms Ltd., Seaforth, averaging 1,108 lbs. sold for an average of $90.13 with sales to $92.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Ron Smith, Denfield, averaging 1,074 lbs. sold for an average of $88.88 with sales to $94.75. Two heifers consigned by Paul Buttar, Londesboro, averaging 1,163 lbs. sold for an average of $87.13 with sales to $87.25. Five heifers consigned by Bill Brindley, Goderich, averaging 1,249 lbs. sold for an average of $83.91 with sales to $93. There were 150 cows on offer selling: DI and D2, $55 to $59 with sales to $69; D3, $50 to $55; D4, $45 to $50. 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One limousin bull consigned by Donald McDonald, Moorefield, weighing 2,185 lbs. sold for $77.50. One limousin bull consigned by Peter Walter, Mildmay, weighing 1,855 lbs. sold for $75.50. There were 249 veal on offer. Beef, sold $95 to $136; Holstein, $90 to $115; Plain Holstein, $70 to $90. Fourteen veal consigned by Eric Scherurwater, Paisley, averaging 597 lbs. sold for an average of $117.90 with sales to $136. Seven veal consigned by Rueben S. Martin, Wallenstein, averaging 615 lbs. sold for an BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m.Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m.Drop Calves, Veal, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m.Stockers 1:00 p.m.Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 average of $107.32 with sales to $130. Two veal consigned by Don Smith, Mount Forest, averaging 618 lbs. sold for an average of $ 120.14 with sales to $ 129. Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $115 to $147.50; 50 - 64 lbs., $102.50 to $141; 65 - 79 lbs., $103 to $148; 80 - 94 lbs., $87.50 to $117; 95 - 109 lbs., $86 to $110; and 110 lbs. and over, $91 to $92.50. z Sheep sold $50 to $71. Goats sold $25 to $92.50 per head. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $133 to $200; 400 - 499 lbs., $124.50 to $149; 500 - 599 lbs., $117 to $139; 600 - 699 lbs., $108 to $121; 700 - 799 lbs., $105.50 to $119.25; 800 - 899 lbs., $96.50 to $118.25; 900 lbs and over, $89 to $ 110. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $117 to $146; 400 - 499 lbs., $114 to $137; 500 - 599 lbs., $109 to $130; 600 - 699 lbs., $102 to $125.50; 700 - 799 lbs., $98.50 to $116.60; 800 - 899 lbs., $94 to $109.25; 900 lbs. and over, $88 to $106. Plain stockers sold $47 to $66.