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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-09-29, Page 21Wednesday, September 29, 2004 Itall startsonthe culture 21 TIMES -ADVOCATE Brussels Livestock report For the week ending Sept. 24. Total Receipts 2,937 head of cattle, 626 lambs and goats. Summary Tuesday: The fed steers and heifers sold at prices $3 lower. Fancy and double muscle steers and heifers sold 83 to 88, sales to 91.75. Choice steers and heifers sold 77 to 82 and 2nd cut steers and heifers sold 72 to 75.The good cows sold $2 higher with the balance selling on a steady market. Thursday: The veal sold on a strong active trade at prices $5 to $10 higher. The lambs sold at prices steady with last week. Friday: All weights and classes of stockers traded at prices steady to last week. Steers There were 837 steers on offer. Amos B. Frey, Wallenstein consigned two blonde steers averaging 1480 lbs which sold for 91.75. His overall offering of sixteen steers aver- aged 1529 lbs selling for an average price of 77.80. Twelve steers consigned by Owen B. Martin, Wellesley averaged 1295 lbs which sold for an average price of 82.21 with his top limo steer weighing 1425 lbs selling for 88. Clare Shantz, Chesley consigned seven limo steers averaging 1266 lbs which sold for an aver- age price of 83.77 with his top steer weighing 1360 lbs selling to Norwich Packers for 84.75. Heifers There were 326 heifers on offer. Johnston Farms, Bluevale consigned one black heifer weighing 1250 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 86. Their overall offering of eighteen heifers averaged 1407 lbs selling for an average price of 74.17. Five heifers consigned by David Bowles, Brussels averaged 1279 lbs selling for an aver- age price 78.92 with his top limo heifer weighing 1325 lbs selling for 85.25. Tobias S. Bowman, Wallenstein consigned twelve heifers averaging 1128 lbs selling for an average price of 79.18 with his top limo heifer weighing 1120 lbs selling to Dominion Meat Packers for 81.75. Cows There were 136 cows on offer. D1 & D2: 25-30 sales to 36; D3: 18-22; D4: 10-15; Shell Cows: 5-10. Harvey Hoggart, Londesborough consigned one char cow weighing 1245 lbs selling for 36. One gold cow consigned by Paul H. Martin, Wroxeter weighed 1400 lbs selling for 32.50. Aaron Fisher, Ayton consigned one gold cow weighing 1505 lbs which sold for 32.50. Bulls There were 13 bulls on offer selling 18-35.50 sales to 58. Clarence Beitz, Mildmay consigned one limo bull weighing 1810 lbs which sold to Dominion Meat Packers for 35.50. One blonde bull consigned by Keith Clyne, Harriston weighing 2000 lbs selling to Levinoff Meat Packers for 30. Veal There were 124 head of veal on offer. Beef: 95-105.00 sales to 123.50; Good Holstein: 110-120 sales to 127.50; Medium Holstein: 86-95; Plain & Heavy Holstein: 65- 80. Mark Pfeffer, Clifford consigned five hol veal steers averaging 584 lbs which sold to Abingdon Meat Packers for 127.50. One hol veal steer consigned by Kevel Farms, Service held for Jamaican workers By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — A church service and dinner was held for Exeter's Jamaican workers last week, an event made more mean- ingful after Hurricane Ivan ripped through Jamaica recently, killing at least 15 people. Luckily, none of those killed were related to the 80 local Jamaicans who work at the Suntastic Hothouse and Veri Hydroponics. However, many of their families suf- fered much damage to houses, property, build- ings and livestock, accord- ing to Suntastic vice-presi- dent Friedhelm Hoffmann. He added power is still down in much of the island and some workers have not been able to get in contact with all their relatives. Hoffmann said some of the workers were depressed after hearing about Hurricane Ivan and he spent some time coun- selling them. Now, though, he said the workers are determined to keep work- ing to make money so they can help those back in Jamaica. As they only stay in Canada for eight months of the year, the Jamaicans start going home at the end of this week, while others return to Jamaica in November and December. To help its employees, Suntastic gave the employ- ees early vacation pay and also gave some loans. Hoffmann said from his company's perspective, he wants to make sure the employees are happy and comfortable. He stresses that hiring the Jamaicans isn't cheap labour, "it's reliable labour." He said they work many extra hours. Last Friday's service at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church included a service by Rev. William Ward as A service was held at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church Sept. 25 for Jamaican workers at Suntastic Hothouse and Veri Hydroponics.Above from left are Andrew Wright, Maurice Gayle, Copland Laird and Denroy Spence; below from left are Delroy Reece and Steve Weekley. (photos/Scott Nixon) well as readings from the Jamaicans. A Jamaican dinner was held after- wards. This is the second time the Thanksgiving ser- vice has been held for the Jamaican workers, and they hope to continue the tradition. In his service, Ward said he was overwhelmed by the strength of the Jamaicans and said the church is grateful for their gift of hard work. "You have scattered the seeds of hope in my heart," he said. Tiverton weighed 680 lbs selling to Abingdon Meat Packers for 125.50. Their overall offering of five hol veal steers averaged 650 lbs selling for an average price of 106.19. Dan J. & Mary Byler consigned two sim veal heifers averaging 633 lbs which sold for an aver- erage of 122.02 with sales up to 123.50. Lambs under 50 lbs: 125; 50-65 lbs: 100-170; 65-80 lbs: 70-177; 80-95 lbs: 92-132; 95-110 lbs: 94- 106; 110 lbs and over: 90-100. Sheep 35-51 Goats $20-$56 Top Quality Stocker Steers under 400 lbs: 88-102; 400-500 lbs: 97- 117; 500-600: 86.50-117; 600-700: 80-111.50; 700- 800: 74-92; 800-900: 78.50-87.50; 900-1000: 76- 95; over 1000: 73-85.50. Top Quality Stocker Heifers under 300 lbs: 68-88; 300-400: 65-107; 400- 500: 65-96; 500-600: 65-105; 600-700: 67-99; 700-800: 71-83.75; 800-900: 68-81; Over 900 lbs: 69.50-80. For Tues., Sept. 21 the mar- ket at Denfield Sales traded on a good demand at steady prices on all classes of fed cat- tle with the fancy cattle in good demand at premium prices. 90 cows on offer sold actively at stronger prices. Sows and boars were steady. Wayne Mellin, Parkhill sold 19 steers avg. wt. 1402 avg. price 80.70 to a high of 88.75 purchased by Norwich Packers. Morley Hodgins, Parkhill sold 10 steers avg. wt. 1396 avg. price 79.87 to a high of 88.25 purchased by Norwich Packers. Jim Brandon, Forest sold 8 steers avg. wt. 1391 avg. price 77.14. Norman Oniel, Mooretown sold 7 steers avg. wt. 1250 avg. price 77.56. Choice steers: 80-85 sales to 88.75; Good steers: 72-78; Plain steers: 55-65; Choice exotic cross heifers: 80-85; Good heifers: 70-75; Plain heifers: 55-65; Good fed cows: 28-35; D1 & D2: 20-27; D3 & D4 cows: 15-20; Shells: 10-15; Good beef bulls: 28-35; Holstein bulls: 20-27; Good Holstein bull calves: $100 to $150; Beef calves: $150 to $200; Good sows: 53-55. Club members prepared for fair By Christine O'Reilly EXETER — The 4-H Beef -A -Rama club held their meeting at John and Greg Urquhart's last Monday. Set up as a very informal meeting, the group took a look at the Urquhart's calves and then headed for the front porch to work on decorations for the fair. Thanks goes to the Urquhart family for hosting the meeting and providing a delicious snack. Achievement Day Club members were reminded to be at the Agricultural building, with their calf, no later than 11 a.m., on Sept. 25. Members were to wear black pants and white shirt. 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