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The Citizen, 2015-02-26, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015. Total receipts for the Brussels Livestock for the week ending Feb. 20 were 1,220 cattle, 234 lambs and goats. On Tuesday a light run due to extreme cold saw fed steers and heifers selling at steady prices. Choice steers and heifers sold $188 to $190 with sales to $195.50. Second cut sold $182 to $187. Cows sold steady. On Thursday veal calves sold at steady prices. Heavy lambs sold slightly lower while light lambs sold steady. Sheep sold barely steady and goats sold slightly lower. On Friday calves and yearlings sold to steady market. Tom West of Belwood, consigned six cattle that averaged 1,600 lbs. and sold for an average price of $189. One charolais steer weighed 1,585 lbs. and sold for Horizon Meat Packers for $195.50. Lynn Farrell of Kincardine consigned one bwf steer that weighed 1,540 lbs. and sold to St. Helen’s Meat Packers for $183. Gerald Bross of Mildmay, consigned eight cattle that averaged 1,505 lbs. and sold for an average price of $186.76. Two black heifers averaged 1,365 lbs. and sold to St. Helen’s Meat Packers for an average price of $190. Williamson Farms of Lambton Shores, consigned 10 cattle that averaged 1,300 lbs. and sold for an average price of $174.85. One rwf heifer weighed 1,265 lbs. and sold to St. Helen’s Meat Packers for an average price of $188. There were 186 cows on offer. Export types sold $115 to $133; beef, $130 to $144 with sales to $151; D1 and D2, $85 to $90; D3, $75 to $85; D4, $70 to $75. Jayme Reid of Tiverton, consigned one limousin cow that weighed 1,850 lbs. and sold for $151. There were four bulls selling $142 to $155. Kesi Farm of Clinton, consigned one holstein bull that weighed 1,590 lbs. and sold for $155. There were 120 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $200 to $259; good holsteins, $165 to $175 with sales to $181; medium holsteins, $145 to $160; heavy holsteins, $145 to $153. Lamar Frey of Listowel, consigned six calves that averaged 824 lbs. and sold for an average price of $225. One blonde heifer weighed 810 lbs. and sold for $259. Wayne Burkhart of Newton, consigned four calves that averaged 866 lbs. and sold for an average price of $214. One limousin heifer weighed 935 lbs. and sold for $225. Lambs, 50 - 64 lbs. sold $292 to $295; 65 - 79 lbs., $293 to $305; 80 - 94 lbs., $220 to $251; 95 - 109 lbs., $198 to $203/lb. Sheep sold $75 to $110/lb. Goats: kids sold $200 to $300; nannies, $50 to $100; billies, $150 to $300/lb. Top quality stocker steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $266 to $327; 500 - 599 lbs., $265 to $320; 600 - 699 lbs., $273 to $296; 700 - 799 lbs., $246 to $260; 800 - 899 lbs., $233 to $245; 900 - 999 lbs., $210 to $212; 1,000 lbs. and over, $200 to $210. Top quality stocker heifers, 400 - - 499 lbs., sold $239 to $260; 500 - 599 lbs., $245 to $272; 600 - 699 lbs., $224 to $266; 700 - 799 lbs., $231 to $239; 800 - 899 lbs., $209 to $222; 900 lbs. and over, $192 to $213. The Wawanosh Winter Warriors met for their achievement day on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Auburn Hall at 10 a.m. While members were arriving, Eileen George reviewed what they could expect at the curling meeting on Feb. 27 at the Wingham Golf and Curling club. Members are asked to bring a pair of clean running shoes to wear on the ice. Once all members had arrived, they went outside for a game of mushball. Rather than trying to run through the deep snow on the diamond, they decided to play in the parking lot. Susan Alexander and Scott Jefferson set up pylons for bases. Mary Ellen Foran chose the teams by counting off one and two. Although this was the first time playing mushball for most members, it did not take long to learn the game and for members to get some hits. Connor McNee was the first to get a home run. Hilary Schramm had little baseball experience but was making big hits by the end of the game. The players took advantage of the winter conditions and took any opportunity to slide into the bases. Although the ball is softer than a regular softball, it was still difficult to catch because it was slippery from the snow. After about an hour of play, members came inside for some hot chocolate and a snack. Marita Oudshoorn brought cinnamon bread and Maisy Jefferson had made both carrot and banana muffins. While members were enjoying their snack, they were to complete the judging activities. Mary Ellen had set out four different types of bird feed that had both peanuts and sunflower seeds. Eileen had organized the other judging activity which involved choosing the best activities/sports for a young boy based on his personality and preferences. Mary Ellen also introduced the members to a couple of events to celebrate 4-H Ontario 100th anniversary that are scheduled for this summer. There will be a three- day camping weekend occurring July 24-26 that costs members $20 for the whole weekend. There is also a 4-H Day at Canada’s Wonderland in July. At the fifth meeting of the Wawanosh Winter Warriors, the club sat around an outdoor campfire while waiting for the whole group to arrive. Sarah Alexander opened the meeting with the 4-H pledge, which was followed by roll call. Sarah asked each of the members to list something that they would bring snowshoeing. Many members answered with items that would keep them warm, such as scarves, extra mittens and socks, and layers, or items that would keep them safe, such as a phone, watch, map or buddy. Next, members got outfitted for snowshoeing with assistance from the volunteers at the park. The volunteers went through how to correctly put on the snowshoes and went around ensuring everyone was comfortable and had done it correctly. The winter Warriors then headed out on the trails. The club stayed together for most of the walk. The trail provided a variety of terrain with hills, wooded and open sections, as well as terrific views of the park and the Maitland River. The group broke into two smaller groups and one enjoyed a longer walk while the others headed back to get warm. At the end of their walk, the club enjoyed hot chocolate, popcorn and hot dogs that were waiting for them at the shed. Although it was a cold day, being in the bush blocked most of the wind, and many of the members and leaders admitted they broke a sweat during the walk. This was a first time snowshoeing for some, but they all agreed that it was a great winter activity. Once they were looking at the map they discovered the one group had gone on a 3.25-kilometre loop while the other had gone on a loop about four-kilometres long. Meeting six is being held on Feb. 27 at the Wingham Curling Club. Keeping warm in the cold The Wawanosh Winter Warriors 4-H Club took a physical approach to keeping warm this winter, aiming to keep active through various physical activities, both indoor and outdoor, over the course of the club’s trajectory. Above, members spent time at the Auburn Hall judging bird seed, while below, a game of snow pitch saw Susan Alexander serve up a pitch to McKenna McNee. 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