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The Citizen, 2018-04-05, Page 7Drudge ELEVATORS.. 43269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff's Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for HIENSALL STRICT 0 -OPERATIVE Agriculture Brussels Livestock report THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018. PAGE 7. wHURON TRACTOR BLYTH ® 519-523-4244 JOHN DEERE www.hurontractor.com Yearlings sell on selective demand at sale Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 31 were 1,274 cattle and 637 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold fully steady. Choice steers and heifers sold $150 to $155 with a high of $155.75. Second cut sold $145 to $150. Cows sold steady. On Thursday veal calves sold under pressure due to the Easter lamb sales. Beef calves sold good. Lambs and goats sold steady. Sheep sold barely steady. On Friday calves sold steady. Yearlings sold on a selective demand at steady prices. George Vanderveen of Markdale, consigned 10 heifers that averaged 1,455 lbs. and sold for an average price of $151.73. Two red heifers averaged 1,445 lbs. and sold for an average price of $155.75. George Roney of Staffa, consigned 10 heifers that averaged 1,395 lbs. and sold for an average price of $145.21. One Charolais heifer weighed 1,425 lbs. and sold for $155. Francis Riley of Walkerton, consigned 18 steers that averaged 1,561 lbs. and sold for an average price of $145.65. Two black steers averaged 1,645 lbs. and sold for an average price of $153.25. Frank Foran of Lucknow, consigned five head that averaged 1,486 lbs. and sold for an average price of $144.02. One gold steer weighed 1,615 lbs. and sold for $147.50. There were 225 cows on offer. Beef sold $70 to $80; D1 and D2, $70 to $78; D3, $66 to $69; D4, $55 to $62. Chris Ferraro of Mount Forest, consigned one grey cow that weighed 935 lbs. and sold for $88. There were 11 bulls selling $80 to $124. Alton Century Farms of Lucknow, consigned one blonde bull that weighed 1,965 lbs. and sold for $124. There were 130 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $140 to $200 with sales to $220; good holsteins, $1 10 to $120 with sales to $129; Si heavy holsteins, $100 to $110; heavy holsteins, $90 to $110; medium holsteins, $95 to $108. Paul M. Martin of Lucknow, consigned three head that averaged 837 lbs. and sold for an average price of $183.63. One charolais steer weighed 850 lbs. and sold for $220. Mark M. Martin of Teeswater, consigned two limousin heifers that averaged 843 lbs. and sold for an average price of $182. Sean Martin of Lucknow, consigned one holstein steer that weighed 745 lbs. and sold for $129. Lambs under 50 lbs., $407 to $440; 50 - 64 lbs., $419 to $429; 65 - 79 lbs., $382 to $400; 80 - 94 lbs., $338 to $370; 95 - 109 lbs., $329 to $330; 110 lbs. and over, $292 to $327. Sheep sold $80 to $160 / Ib. Goats: billies sold $150 to $300; nannies, $80 to $150; kids: dairy, $150 to $350; meat, $225 to $450. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold $224 to $272; 500 - 599 lbs. $188 to $225; 600 - 699 lbs., $194 to $219; 700 - 799 lbs., Community breakfast continues growth Free of charge For years, Living Water Christian Fellowship served up a free breakfast to the residents of Blyth and beyond on Good Friday as a good will offering to the community. Now, with the closure of the church, Huron Chapel has taken the event over and ensured its success for years to come. The event has been growing year after year, according to organizer Gary Lisle, who says that between 25 and 30 more people enjoyed the event this year than did last year. That continues a trend of growth the event has seen in recent years. Above, Steve Cook, left, and John Uyl, did some work behind the scenes to ensure everyone was well- fed and enjoying their time at Memorial Hall. (Denny Scott photo) By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen The annual Blyth Good Friday breakfast was again a success, serving the most important meal of the day to over 200 people at Memorial Hall. This was the seventh year that the breakfast was served and the first under the Huron Chapel banner after six years as a Living Water Christian Fellowship event. Organizer Gary Lisle said that over 200 people made it to the event this year, which is up approximately 25-30 people from last year's event, which was held at the Blyth and District Community Centre due to ongoing renovations at Memorial Hall. Lisle said that the event has seen increased attendance nearly every year it's been held, which is a good trend for organizers. With the closure of Living Water Christian Fellowship, which has been absorbed under the Huron Chapel umbrella, Lisle said that the new church has been very supportive of the event. Both churches, he said, have a missionary mandate, so serving a free breakfast to the community fits well with how Huron Chapel hopes to serve its community, Lisle said. The concept for the free breakfast was simply to serve a meal to the community on a day when most businesses and restaurants were closed, Lisle said. For it to be on Good Friday, it's clearly an important day on the Christian calendar, he said. The church used to host two free meals, one at Easter and one at SHUR•GAIN Thanksgiving, but found the Easter meal was far more popular and chose to focus volunteers' attention on it. The motivation behind it, he said, was to give to the community like Jesus gave to his followers. It is not uncommon for those who take in the breakfast to offer donations back to the church, but Lisle says that's not what the meal is about and they have never accepted donations at it. The meal was followed by optional worship services at both Blyth Christian Reformed Church and Huron Chapel later that morning. For more information on Huron Chapel and its upcoming events, visit huronchapel.com. $177 to $205; 800 - 899 lbs., $176 to $189; 900 - 999 lbs., $168 to $186; 1,000 lbs. and over, $159 to $166. Top quality stocker heifers 300 - 399 lbs. sold $198 to $215; 400 - 499 lbs., $181 to $202; 500 - 599 lbs., $186 to $211; 600 - 699 lbs., $177 to $200; 700 - 799 lbs., $150 to $165; 800 - 899 lbs., $148 to $157; 900 lbs. and over, $150 to $155. Sidney Brubacher of Linwood, consigned 32 charolais heifers that averaged 1,037 lbs. and sold for an average price of $149.66. Fourteen charolais heifers averaged 1,034 lbs. and sold for an average price of $151. Dustin McCabe of Pictou County, NS, consigned 51 head that averaged 796 lbs. and sold for an average price of $175.55. Sixteen steers averaged 758 lbs. and sold for an average price of $182.50. 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