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The Citizen, 1994-07-06, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1994. Brussels Livestock report Fed steers, heifers off $3 Sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending July 1 were: fed cattle, 652; cows, 187; veal calves, 79; sheep and goats, 57; stockcrs, 388; and pigs, light run. The market at Brussels Livestock saw fed steers and heifers selling $3 lower. Cows sold steady. There were 428 steers on offer selling from $87 to $92 to the high of $109. Twenty-four steers consigned by Gerald Geisel, Elmira, averaging 1493 lbs. sold for an average of $93 with sales to $109. Thirteen steers consigned by William Bennett & Sons Farms Ltd., Gorrie, averaging 1305 lbs. sold for an average of $97.87 with sales to $102. Seventeen steers consigned by Carlyle Thomson, Parkhill, averaging 1334 lbs. sold for an average of $95.58 with sales to $98.80. Twelve steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1341 lbs. sold for an average of $89.48 with sales to $98.75. Five steers consigned by Alton O'Neil, Lucan, averaging 1366 lbs. sold for an average of $89.18 with sales to $98.50. Five steers consigned by Gordon Daer, Auburn, averaging 1236 lbs. sold for an average of $91.68 with sales to $97. Forty-nine steers consigned by John Hanlon, Ingersoll, averaging 1146 lbs. sold for an average of $93.57 with sales to $96.35. Thirty-three steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1398 lbs. sold for an average of $90.48 with sales to $96.10. Five steers consigned by Stanley Wright, Feversham, averaging 1196 lbs. sold for an average of $92.66 with sales to $96.25. Three steers consigned by Cliff Campbell, Stratford, averag­ ing 1153 lbs. sold for $96. There were 202 heifers on offer selling from $87 to $92 to the high of $103.50. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1259 lbs. sold for an average of $91 with sales to $99.25. One heifer consigned by Robert Weishar, Mildmay, weighing 1190 lbs. sold for $95. Two heifers consigned by Harvey Hoggart, Londes borough, averaging 1115 lbs. sold for an average of $90.26 with sales to $93.25. Thirteen heifers consigned by Franz Lachnit, Staffa, averaging 1155 lbs. sold for an average of $89.49 with sales to $90.75. Eleven heifers consigned by Russ Faber, Kippen, averaging 1173 lbs. sold for an average of $86.98 with sales to $90.75. Eight heifers consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, averaging 1108 lbs. sold for an average of $87.36 with sales to $90. There were 187 cows on offer selling from $50 to $70 to the high of $79. Two cows consigned by Bert Elliott, Kincardine, averaging 1220 lbs. sold for an average of $74.93 with sales to $79. Two cows consigned by Gerald Murray, Holyrood, averaging 1400 lbs. sold for an average of $68.42 with sales to $74.50. One cow consigned by William Dickie, Lucknow, weigh­ ing 1630 lbs. sold for $70.50. There were 79 veal on oiler selling from $76.50 to $93 to the high of $115. One veal consigned by David Hoover, Wroxeter, weighing 600 lbs. sold for $115. One veal consigned by Wayne Brillinger, Aylon, weighing 640 lbs. sold for $98. Two veal consigned by Wayne Johnston, Gorrie, averaging 525 lbs. sold for an average of $93.93 with sales to $95. Lambs, under 50 lbs., sold $117 to $128; and over 50 lbs., $85 to $131. Stockers: steers, 400 - 499 lbs., sold $82 to $142; 500 - 599 lbs., $73 to $128; 600 - 699 lbs., $92 to $117; 700 - 799 lbs., $84 to $114.25; and 800 lbs. and over, $95.50 to $110. Heifers, 400 - 599 lbs., sold $90 to $122; 600 - 699 lbs., $98 to $108.50; and 700 lbs. and over, $89.50 to $105. F arm------- Hallrice 4-Hers learn of art. insemination The second meeting of the Hallrice 4-H Club was held at Glen McNeil's on May 4 at 8 p.m. The meeting started wiLh roll call and the minutes from the last meeting. United Breeders came to show the group how to artificially inseminate a cow. Each tried and then looked under the microscope to see an embryo. After the exercises in the books on how to match a cow to a bull to make the offspring a good calf were completed. Members judged two classes of calves in preparation for the next meeting. The meeting ended and refreshments were served. Meeting three was held at Crawfords on June 1 at 8 p.m. The meeting started off with roll call and the minutes from last meeting. Members read from their books when best time is to breed a calf (the weight and size it should be). There were three calves from which to pick the one that should be bred soon. Members judged two classes of cows and each gave reasons for why they placed the cows as they did. ? The next meeting will be held July 6 at Hallahans at 8 p.m. FOR FAST RESULTS Ag. museum plans field day The Ontario Agricultural Museum is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Great Canadian Antique Tractor Field Days on July 16 and 17 with a lineup of activities not to be missed. The only show of its kind, this event is devoted to Canadian-made farm machinery and serves as a fun-Filled lesson on Ontario history. Returning this year is the Farm Toy Sale and Show, with more than 55 tables of unique farm toys for purchase and display. Visitors during the "Great Canadian" will be able to Fill out a ballot to win a toy Cockshutt 30 tractor, worth approx. $125 donated by Teeswater Custom Tractor. The real life inspiration for these toys will be on display as visitors explore one of the largest and rarest collections of operating steam engines and tractors in the province, including Ontario's oldest tractor - a 1911 single-cylinder Fairbanks-Morse. Members of The Canadian Wheelmen will be displaying a variety of antique bicycles, a new feature at this year's event. "Combining a traditional Tractor Show with the attractions of the Museum leads to an event every­ body will enjoy," Peter Ledwith, curator of collections for the Museum, said. Family members will get a farm­ style workout by competing in games and contests including bag­ tying, log-sawing and nail-driving. Tractor drivers will be tested through a series of competitions, a great attraction for spectators. A free copy of Canadian Antique Power magazine, with a complimentary program for the "Great Canadian", will be given out to all the visitors. The Ontario Agricultural Museum offers a First-hand glimpse into Ontario's rural and agricultural, history with more than 30 buildings, exhibits and displays. Costumed interpreters, farming projects, animals and tractor-drawn wagon rides bring the scenic site to life. The Museum is located Five km. west of Milton. Take Highway 401 to Milton and exit at Guelph Line or Highway 25 north and follow the signs. The Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 25. BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. __ - - — urn — _ . a HUPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS 9 a.m. Finished Cattle & Cows 9:00 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 10:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 W. Rammeloo hosts Brussels 4-H The third meeting of the Brussels II Battered Bakers was held on June 7 at the home of leader Wilma Rammeloo. Twelve members answered the roll call with the name of their favourite cake. They made spice cake from a mix and from scratch to compare the taste and butter cream icing and fluffy white icing. Youth leader Andrea Rammeloo demonstrated the correct way to make Angel Food Cake. Several title pages were submitted for judging. The winning page was made by Melissa Rammeloo. Lisa Kelly brought "Tweety Cake" for snack which was enjoyed by all. The meeting was ended with the 4H motto "Learn to do by Doing". The fourth meeting was held on June 14 at Mary Sanders. Eleven members were present. This meeting was about pastry and Fillings. Pastry was made with some members trying to roll out the perfect pie shell. Two pies were made, lemon meringue and a two crust apple pie. Everyone enjoyed a slice of lemon pie. The meeting was ended with the 4H motto "Leam to do by Doing". July Service Special 41/2 litres 10W30 Oil, Lubrication & Oil Filter *24.“ Cars & Light Duty Trucks J.L. McCutcheon Motors Ltd. ITS A little goes a long way Fertilize your pasture and hay fields today Now is the time to apply phosphate and potash along with boron which makes your fertilizer more readily available to the plants for this year's growth. Let us spread it on with our Terra-Gator or use one of our spreaders and do it yourself. Get rid of those milk weeds - Wick weed your white bean and soybean fields HOWSON & HOWSON LTD. BLYTH WINGHAM CARGILL 523-4241 357-2700 366-2225