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The Citizen, 2015-01-08, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015. Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending Jan. 2, 2015 were 800 cattle, 125 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold at steady prices. Choice steers and heifers sold $179 to $185. Second cut sold $174 to $179. Cows sold on a steady trade. On Thursday holstein veal sold on a barely steady market while beef veal sold steady. Lambs and goats sold steady while sheep sold barely steady. On Friday calves sold on a strong active trade at steady prices while yearlings sold fully steady. Jim Grainger of Zurich, consigned one steer that weighed 1,440 lbs. and sold to Ryding Regency for $166. Dr. Keith Dunstan of Mildmay, consigned five heifers that averaged 1,338 lbs. and sold for an average price of $154. One limousin heifer weighed 1490 lbs. and sold to Clark Brothers Livestock for $155. Brent Grainger of Zurich, consigned three cattle that averaged 1,188 lbs. and sold for an average price of $152. One red heifer weighed 1,150 lbs. and sold to Butch Clare for $147. There were 150 cows on offer. Export types sold $85 to $118 with sales to $120; beef, $110 to $125 with sales to $136; D1 and D2, $70 to $82; D3, $52 to $62; D4, $40 to $50. Tom Cunningham of South Bruce Peninsula, consigned four charolais cows that averaged 1,597 lbs. and sold for an average price of $117. One charolais cow weighed 1,710 lbs. and sold for $129. Roger Dickinson of Englehart, consigned one charolais cow that weighed 1,480 lbs. and sold for $124. There were 13 bulls selling $82 to $145. Finley Cameron of Lion’s Head, consigned one bull that weighed 1,800 lbs. and sold for $122. Manley Fraleigh of Englehart, consigned one bull that weighed 1,455 lbs. and sold for $122. There were 120 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $225 to $250 with sales to $261; good holsteins, $160 to $175 with sales to $191; medium holsteins, $150 to $160; heavy holsteins, $150 to $160. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned nine calves that averaged 768 lbs. and sold for an average price of $217. One black steer weighed 820 lbs. and sold for $268. Joni J. Shelter of Lucknow, consigned two calves that averaged 780 lbs. and sold for an average price of $225. One blue steer weighed 790 lbs. and sold for $245. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold to $260; 65 - 79 lbs., $249 to $267; 80 - 94 lbs., $211 to $225; 95 - 110 lbs., $219 to $222/lb. Sheep sold $90 to $130. Goats: kids sold $150 to $300; nannies, $80 to $130; billies, $150 to $300/lb. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold to $370; 500 - 599 lbs., $244 to $307; 600 - 699 lbs., $235 to $260; 700 - 799 lbs., $234.29 to $260; 800 - 899 lbs., $159 to $201; 900 - 999 lbs., $223.25 to $228; 1,000 lbs. and over, $215.14 to $217. Top quality stocker heifers, 400 - 499 lbs. sold to $280; 500 - 599 lbs., $239.78 to $245; 600 - 699 lbs., $227.11 - $244; 700 - 799 lbs., $213.75 to $225; 800 - 899 lbs., $213.43 to $223; 900 lbs. and over, $207.90 to $217. The first meeting of the Wawanosh’s “A Sporting Chance” was held on Dec. 22, 2014 at the Jefferson home at 7 p.m. The leaders for this club are Mary Ellen Foran, Eileen George and Marita Oudshoorn. First, Eileen led an ice breaker. Mary Ellen then called the meeting to order with the pledge. Next, members were divided into groups to answer questions about choosing the right sport for you, the benefits of physical activity and different ways to keep active. Mary Ellen passed out the books and members read aloud five facts about winter in Canada. The club moved to the election of officers. All the members volunteered and positions were filled quickly. Sarah Alexander is the club’s president with Hillary Schramm as vice-president. Maisy Jefferson volunteered to be the press reporter, and Scott Jefferson is attendance recorder. Loretta Higgins will design the cover page for the member books. Remaining members were given the task of writing up the minutes for one of the six meetings and distributing them to all members for their member books. Mary Ellen went over the dates of all the upcoming meetings. She also stated that members will be required to lead stretches/warm up before starting a winter activity. Sarah then led the roll call. In the same groups as earlier, members played three different dice games. They were Fifty, Rotation and Ship, Captain, Mate, and Crew. All the games were very easy to play, using only dice and a cup. Members agreed that Ship, Captain, Mate and Crew was their favourite of the three games. After the games were finished, Mary Ellen passed out bird feeders to all the families. Members are to watch for birds around their house and are to report their observations at the next meeting. Marita presented a chart that indicates what types of birds live around a house and which are feeder birds. Sarah ended the meeting with the 4-H Motto. Eileen and Mary Ellen provided snacks. The next meeting was scheduled to be held on Monday, Dec. 29 at the Jeffersons’ home. By Jolande Oudshoorn The sixth and final meeting of the Grey Township 4-H Royal Icers was held on Dec. 6 at the home of leader Monique Baan. Vice-President Mackenzie Terpstra started the meeting with the pledge. Johanna Blake then instructed the members on how to properly cut all the Ivomic labels off of the boxes. The boxes were donated by Jim Blake and McCall Livestock. The club collected 73 labels in total. Thank you for your donations. Next, the meeting moved inside, where for roll call all the members showed the roses they made in advance and stated what they learned. A lot of the members had trouble getting the right consistency. Next, leader Sam Fretz had a little competition where members would try to make as many borders as they could in two minutes. The winners of each group won a little jar of jelly food colouring. The meeting then ended with the motto and snacks. Members also handed their finished books in to complete the club. Wawanosh 4-H begins ‘A Sporting Chance’ Grey 4-H Royal Icers end project on a high note A Sporting Chance The Wawanosh 4-H Club recently began a new venture called “A Sporting Chance”, which will highlight the benefits of physical activity. From left: Loretta Higgins, Gayle McIlhargey and Sarah Alexander. (Photo submitted) A successful term The Grey 4-H Royal Icers concluded their six-meeting term last month, handing in their books to complete the work of the club. Back row, from left: Hillary Schramm, Jolande Oudshoorn and Johanna Blake. Middle row, from left: Grace VanNes, Kelsey Rathwell and Julia VanNes. Front row, from left: Emma Baan, Sarah Alexander, Shawna Terpstra, Katrina Gubelman, Mackenzie Terpstra and Bernadette Terpstra. (Photo submitted) 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 Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Calves sell on strong active trade at sale BLYTH 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com #1 And We Still Try Harder! Recent circulation figures show The Citizen has the highest circulation in the northern part of Huron County, #3 in the entire county. The Citizen Proudly Community- Owned Since 1985 ON $6.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $6.00 + HST (paid in advance). That’s $1.00 off regular rates. 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