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The Citizen, 1987-05-27, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1987. Brussels Stockyards Strong demand sets prices The market at Brussels stock- yards continued to trade on a strong demand at premium prices on a good offering of finished cattle. Pigs sold steady to higher. There were 840 cattle and 687 pigs on offer. Choice steers sold from $94 to $99 with sales to $104.50 per hundredweight. Good steers were $90 to $94. Two steers consigned by Glen Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1090 lbs. sold for $104.50 with his lot of 14 steers averaging 1209 lbs. selling for $97.40. Five steers consigned by Jack Elliott of RR 4, Ripley averaging 1272 lbs. sold for $99.25 with his lot of eight steers averaging 1318 lbs. selling for $97.25. Forty-five steers consigned by George Underwood Farms of RR 1, Wingham averaging 1244 lbs. sold for an overall price of $97.34 with a sale to $104.25. Two steers con­ signed by Jim Hayden of RR 3, Goderich averaging 1305 lbs. sold for $100 with his lot of 10 steers averaging 1258 lbs. selling for an overall price of $97.76. Five steers consigned by Fred Schilbe of RR 1, Bayfield averaging 1286 lbs. sold for an overall price of $97.47 with a sale to $103. Fifteen steers consigned by Murray Shiell of RR 3, Wingham averaging 1250 lbs. sold for an overall price of $97.11 with sales to $99. Twelve steers consigned by Keith Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 1170 lbs. sold for an overall price of $97.09. Seventeen steers consigned by Lome Forster of RR 1, Lucknow averaging 1279 lbs. sold for an overall price of $96.29 with sales to $102.50. Nine steers consigned by Tom and Roger Moore of RR 4, Goderich averaging 1132 lbs. sold for an overall price of $96.69 with sales to $100.25. Two steers consigned by Kevin Stever of RR 1, Linwood averaging 1135 lbs.soldfor$95.57. Twenty-five heavy steers consign­ ed by Bill Hayden of RR 6, Goderich averaging 1375 lbs. sold for ar; overall price of $95.43 with sales to $99.25. Twenty-six steers consigned by Maple Emblem Farms of RR 1, Dungannon averaging 1136 lbs. sold for an overall price of $95.62 with a sale to $99.75. Sixteen steers consigned by Allan Edgar of RR 2, Farm help programs started The Junior Agriculturalist and Agricew Programs are now well under way at the Clinton Agricul­ tural Office. The Co-ordinators for Huron County south and north, Susan Diemert and Donna Kieffer, arevery busy with interviewing students, visiting farmers and taking bookings for Agricrew. The programs do not get under­ way till June 22 and last till August 22. Organizers are still looking for qualified and interested people for all programs: Host Families, who would like to have an urban student living on their farm for the summer months; Agricrew, for youths who are between 15-24 and who would like to spend their summer months working on various farms; and Junior Agriculturalists, who have no agricultural experience at all and who would like to learn more about the farming industry by Wroxeter averaging 1124 lbs. sold for an overall price of $94.73. Choice exotic heifers sold from $92 to $96 with sales to $102. Choice white-faced heifers were $87 to $92. A heifer consigned by Bruce Corrigan of RR 1, Bluevale weigh­ ing 1070 lbs. sold for $102 with his lot of 15 heifers, mainly herefords, averaging 996 lbs. selling for $91.80. Eight heifers consigned by Gerry Borg of RR 1, Fordwich averaging 1356 lbs. sold for an overall price of $94.80 with a sale to $100. Four heifers consigned by Harold Biesel of RR 3, Moorefield averaging 1078 lbs. sold for $93.30 with a sale at $96. Seven heifers consigned by Gordon Dougherty of RR 3, Goderich averaging 1221 lbs. sold for an overall price of $93.27. Five heifers consigned by Doug Mc­ Pherson of RR 2, Wingham averaging 1052 lbs. sold for $94.25 with his lot of eight heifers Farm County 4-H dub studies poultry incubation BY FRED PEEL The fourth meeting of the Huron Poultry 4H club was held at Barry Cleave’s on May 14. The objective of this meeting was to complete the record book. Youth leader Fred Peel and the leaders reviewed the first four lessons and led the group in the completion of the final two lessons on “Incubation” and “brooding”. Brian Whyte, the president led the members in the 4-H pledge, j Crystal Whyte read the minutes of the last two meetings. Fred Peel, the secretary, was asked to help the press reporters on their meeting reports. Barry Cleave introduced the guest speaker, Steve Brown from the Bruce Poultry 4-H Cub. Mr. Brown talked to the members about the success of the youth council and 4H in general in his living on a farm for nine weeks during the summer. They are also in need of interested farmers who would like an Agricrew to do work around their farm. If you are interested in being a Host Family, a Junior Agricultur­ alist or a member of Agricrew, an Leaders camp planned for Ontario Jr. Farmers The opportunity of a lifetime is just around the corner for Junior Farmer members in Huron Coun­ ty. Each year the Rural Organiza­ tions & Services Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food organize and conduct a Provincial Leadership Camp for local J unior Farmer members aged 17-24 as of January 1st, 1987. averaging 1068 lbs. selling for an overall price of $92.54. Five heifers consigned by Neil Rintoul of RR 2, Lucknow averaging 1174 lbs. sold for an overall price of $91.97 with a sale at $99.50. Five mixed heifers consigned by John Schurter of RR 3, Walkerton averaging 998 lbs. sold for an overlal price of $90.17 with a sale at $94.25. Seventeen heifers consigned by Clayton Stever of RR 1, Linwood averaging 1050 lbs. sold for an overall price of $89.97 with a sale at $98. Four fancy light heifers consigned by Bill Sellers of RR 2, Bluevale averaging 970 lbs. sold for an overall price of $91.82. Choice cows were $63 to $68 with salesto$76.50. Good cows were $58 to $63. Canners and cutters were $53 to $58. Under 30 lbs. pigs traded to a high of $1.40 per lb.; 30 to 40 lb. pigs traded to a high of $1.35; 40 to 50 lb. pigs to a high of $1.30; 50 to 60 lb. pigs to a high of $1.22; 60 to 701b. pigs to a high of $1.21 per lb. county. The next meeting will be at the Whyte’s on May 28, 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Grains program payment due The target date for final payment for the Special Canadian Grains Program is June 1, 1987. If a farmer applied by the application deadline of March 31, 1987, he will be receiving a payment. The crops that were covered are: wheat, barley, corn, oats, mixed grain, soybeans, rye, canola, sunflowers, and flax. If anyone has direct questions regar­ ding this payment, the number to call in Ottawa is 1-613-957-7078. application can be picked up at the Clinton Agricultural Office or Susan Diemert or Donna Kieffer at 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170 can answer questions. The deadline for all applications is June 1,1987, but bookings for Agricrew will be taken throughout the summer months. It is a week long experience, September 5 to 12, to provide prospective leaders with a training experience which will assist them in providing more effective leader- ship to local youth clubs and activities. To obtain further information about attending the 41st Junior Farmer Leadership Camp, contact Janice Murray, Seaforth (527- 1532). the other? Paul McIntosh of RR 5, Brussels, left, and Sandra Shelley of RR 2, Gorrie ponder the problem before the annual county-wide 4-H Clubs Judging Competition held in Clinton on Saturday. Sandra went on to win as High-point Senior Judge, while Paul placed 14th out of 40 in the Novice Division. eane top judge Steve Beane of RR 1, Brucefield, won the United Co-operatives of Ontario Trophy for the highest overall score at the county-wide 4-H judging competition held in Clinton on Saturday, as well as the Cyanamid Awardas High-point Intermediate Judge. Steve is president of the Kippfield 4-H Calf Club, aswellas president of the newly-formed Huron County 4-H Youth Council. The runner-up award in Inter­ mediate Judging went to Audrey Bos of RR 3, Auburn. Most of the other top awards went to 4-H members from north Huron as well, with more than 120 competitors from all over the county taking part in the annual event. Members had to judge classes in horses, dairy cattle, hay, eggs and 4-H gate signs, as well as take part in an Identification Quiz and a General Information Quiz. The C.I.L. Trophy for High­ •BACKHOE EXCAVATION , •BULLDOZING RANDY BABCOCK 482-5773 or Grandview Lunch 523-4471 point Senior Judging was won by Sandra Shelley of RR 2, Gorrie, with Jim Campbell of RR 5, Seaforth, the runner-up. The 4-H Club Leaders’ Award for High­ point Junior Judge went to Scott Johnston of RR 2, Bluevale, with Darren Johnston of the same address placing second. Carol Hopper of RR 5, Brussels, captured the Canadian National Exhibition Shield as High-Point Novice Judge, with Sean Mellady of RR 5, Seaforth, a close runner- up. Lyle Martin of Ethel was presented with a special award for getting the highest score amongst all the parents and leaders at the competition in a General Informa­ tion Quiz. FUN-DAMENTAL! •BULK FOODS •BULK BAKING GOODS •CASE LOT GROCERY ITEMS •NEW & USED FURNITURE •ANTIQUES •CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR •CARPET FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY •GIFTWARE «RIFLES & SHOTGUNS •NEW & USED GUNS SPECIAL NOTE: We take trade-ins. We buyoutright or take on consignment good used furniture, appliances, guns, antiques. We will buy partial or complete estates. THE WINGHAM SALES ARENA Just north of Wingham on Hwy. No. 4 357-1730 <