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The Citizen, 2016-04-28, Page 23Don Sholdice LIVESTOCK Order buyer of fat cattle, stockers and feeders Box 389, Brussels CeII 519-357-5135 • Fax 519-887-6836 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016. PAGE 23. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report HURON TRACTOR BLYTH 3 JOHN DEERE 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Fed steers, heifers sell on good trade Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending April 22 were 2,209 cattle and 1,076 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold on a good trade at prices $2 to $3 lower. Choice steers and heifers sold $153 to $157 with sales to $162. Second cut $150 to $153. Cows sold on an active trade. On Thursday veal calves sold on a strong demand at higher prices. Lambs and goats sold higher while sheep sold steady. On Friday calves sold on an active trade with choice calves selling steady and second cut calves selling at lower prices. Yearlings sold on an easier market. Harvey E.S. Martin of Elmira, consigned seven steers that averaged 1,716 lbs. and sold for an average price of $151.16. One red steer weighed 1,605 lbs. and sold to Ryding Regency for $162. Francis Riley of Walkerton, consigned nine steers that averaged 1,586 lbs. and sold for an average price of $151.91. One black steer weighed 1,490 lbs. and sold to Clark Brothers Livestock for $156. Ron Smith of Denfield, consigned nine heifers that averaged 1,331 lbs. and sold for an average price of $157.84. One charolais heifer weighed 1,415 lbs. and sold to Cargill Meat Solutions for $162. Bruce Dale of Centralia, consigned 12 heifers that averaged 1,260 lbs. and sold for an average price of $153.20. Two charolais heifers averaged 1,373 lbs. and sold to Ryding Regency for an average price of $156.50. There were 225 cows on offer. Export types sold $93 to $96 with sales to $98; beef, $100 to $109 with sales to $117; D1 and D2, $90 to $95; D3, $88 to $91; D4, $70 to $80. Groenberg Farms of Lucknow, consigned one charolais cow that weighed 1,010 lbs., sold for $117. There were eight bulls selling $105 to $135. MBRheo Cattle Co. Inc. of Clifford, consigned one blonde bull that weighed 1,390 lbs. and sold for $135. There were 120 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $150 to $200; good holsteins, $118 to $135 with sales to $129; medium holsteins, $110 to $115; Si heavy holsteins, $115 to $125; heavy holsteins, $105 to $115. Joni J. Shelter of Lucknow, consigned two steers that averaged 793 lbs. and sold for an average price of $188.01. One blue steer weighed 795 lbs. and sold for $191. Nathaniel B. Martin of Wallenstein, consigned five heifers that averaged 786 lbs. and sold for an average price of $182.87. One limousin heifer weighed 730 lbs. and sold for $190. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $339 to $400; 50 - 64 lbs., $321 to $360; 65 - 79 lbs., $271 to $305; 80 - 94 lbs., $256 to $265; 95 - 110 lbs., $231 to $244 / lb. Sheep sold $70 to $126 / lb. Goats: kids sold $250 to $450; nannies, $75 to $125; billies, $150 to $350 / lb. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $246 to $275; 500 - 599 lbs., $205 to $240; 600 - 699 lbs., $200 to $227; 700 - 799 lbs., $186 to $205; 800 - 899 lbs., $172 to $182; 900 - 999 lbs., $162 to $184; 1,000 lbs. and over, $167 to $175. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $225 to $230; 400 - 499 lbs., $201 to $243; 500 - 599 lbs., $200 to $217; 600 - 699 lbs., $173 to $213; 700 - 799 lbs., $159 to $189; 800 - 899 lbs., $161 to $174; 900 lbs. and over, $145 to $156. WI builds towards its 60th anniversary in May PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 As we bounce between really warm weather and then cooler again, we can be sure spring is on the way. The farmers are busy with working the land by cultivating, spreading the sweet smell of manure, spreading fertilizer on wheat ground, baling corn stalks, picking stones, planting forage crops and seeding down fields, and having tile drains put in. Yes, the farmers are busy. They are getting machinery ready for the field and picking up seed and fertilizer. This means the roads are busy, so everyone needs to share the space and be watchful. Welcome to spring! Our sympathies are extended to the Pettapiece family on the passing of Jackie Pettapiece. She will be missed by her husband Lyle and her children Barry, Randy, Janet, Michael and Scott and their families. She was a grandmother of 12 and a great-grandmother of 16. She was active in her communities and the family lived in Grey Township. She and Lyle moved to Listowel in 1996 where she continued her many interests in curling, music, singing and time with her family. Our condolences to all. The village of Brussels has again increased in population by two. Trevor and Anna Wilson have welcomed their twins this past week. The wee man is named Tucker Gregory and the little lass is named Ellie Sue. They were born last Thursday and proud grandpa Greg is happy all went well. They are still in Grand River Hospital and will hopefully be home the first of the week. A member of the Zwep family is travelling again. Jane Zwep went to Branson, Missouri on a bus trip organized by Robin Hood Tours. The seven-day trip included 30 passengers from London, Kitchener, Stratford, Tavistock, Palmerston, Goderich, Wingham and of course, Brussels. This great bunch enjoyed a Branson city tour as well as five shows which included Presley's Country Jubilee, The Brett's, The Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, Number One Hits of the 1950s/1960s, and the Clay Cooper's Country Express. All the shows were excellent and enjoyed by all. Jane really enjoyed the well -organized and wonderful trip in a brand new motorcoach. Welcome home Jane! Neil McDonald is home to Bayfield for a couple of weeks. While here he will help with field work, maybe a fish fry, and attend birthday parties for the great- nephews and attend his 40th anniversary from graduating from the dentistry program at Toronto University in Toronto. He always keeps busy when here from Vancouver. The Walton Women's Institute is pleased by the response so far for their 60th anniversary evening. The President of the Federation of Women's Institutes of Ontario has confirmed her attendance for the night plus many other dignitaries. The committee has tried to get in touch with all former members of the Walton Institute, but some ladies are hard to find. If you have a relative who has left the area, but was a member, they would appreciate you telling them about the celebration on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. There have been many members over the 60 years who have contributed to community life in Walton and we hope all will enjoy a night of reminiscing. Celebrating birthdays this past week include Dennis Rijkhoff, Danielle Williamson, Gail Searle, Sheldon Courtney, Darrell McClure, Residents want IPM host road improved By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen A group of Walton landowners, many of whom are involved with the planning of the 2017 International Plowing Match in the hamlet, want to see Canada Company Road paved, or at the very least improved ahead of the historic event. Graeme Craig, one of the match's appointed "senators" and past IPM chair, represented the group, which addressed Huron East Council at its April 19 meeting. Craig told councillors that with the influx of visitors and money expected as a result of the match, Canada Company Road west of County Road 12 deserves an upgrade to better accommodate two- way traffic — something it doesn't currently do very well. Speaking to councillors, Craig categorized the request as small in the grand scheme of Huron East's budget, saying that the money to be reinvested in the community, whether it be through taxes, jobs or spending as a result of the match, `Citizen' wins at OCNAs After receiving excellent news on a national scale earlier this month, The Citizen has two more provincial plaques to add to its office walls. On Friday night, The Citizen was awarded bronze in two categories at the Ontario Community Newspapers Association's Better Newspapers Awards gala in Vaughan. The Citizen placed third in the General Excellence category for a newspaper with a circulation of 1,999 and under, being bested by The Minden Times and The Valley Gazette of Barry's Bay. The Citizen also took home a bronze in the Best Community Website category with a circulation under 9,999, following The Manitoulin Expositor and The Huntsville Forester. These honours come after The Citizen swept the Canadian awards, placing first in all three categories, including General Excellence, building upon its second -place finish at the national level a year ago. should more than offset any cost to Huron East. Council didn't speak to the request at the time, but did address it later in the meeting once the delegation had left for the night. Chief Administrative Officer Brad Knight said that Director of Public Works Barry Mills would be preparing a report on the road to present to council at its next meeting. Mills said there have been some discussions about improving the road, but that paving hasn't been part of those discussions. Mayor Bernie MacLellan agreed that paving shouldn't be part of the equation. "Paving is not appropriate for a one-time event, but it should be in good shape," MacLellan said. "It's not a road I travel often," MacLellan said, to which Councillor Ray Chartrand responded, "I don't think very many other people do either." Mills will prepare a report on the group's request and present it to council at its May 3 meeting. CUSTOM MANURE SPREADING with a truck tank and draghose system and CUSTOM SILAGE HAULING dTr") A.J. Wagemans Farms CaII Andrew at 519-356-9170 Robert McLachlan, Amanda Morrison, Jeff McKee, Avery Boven, Dean Glanville, Derick Bachert, Hayden Love, Spencer Hackwell, Shirley Hertlein, Margery Huether, Tanner Steffler, Cody Terpstra, Graeme Craig, Michael Axtmann, Paul Humphries, Amy Alcock, Brad Finlayson, Casey Bernard, Jessica Fraser, Kelly Marks and Jenna Regele. FROM WALTON Bird Houses Maple Moose 398 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4276 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 10:00 a.m.Veal 11:30 a.m. Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info@ brusselslivestock.ca Call us 519-887-6461