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The Citizen, 1997-11-12, Page 17nr PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,1997. Brussels Livestock report Norwich Packers purchases top steer at $99.75 The sales at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Nov. 7 were: fed cattle, 927; cows, 419; veal and bob calves, 580; lambs and goats, 186; Stockers, 1,960. The fed steers and heifers sold $1 lower with cows selling on a steady trade. Veal sold steady with lambs selling on a strong market. All classes of Stockers were selling steady on Friday. There were 569 steers on offer selling from $87 to $91 to the high of $99.75. Forty-one steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,360 lbs. sold for an average of $89.12 with sales to $99.75 purchased by Norwich Packers. Thirteen steers consigned by Roy Schmidt, Woodstock, averaging 1,448 lbs. sold for an average of $89.51 with sales to $95. Twenty- six steers consigned by Don Shiell, Wingham, averaging 1,362 lbs. sold for an average of $88.73 with sales to $94.50. Four steers consigned by Irvin Schenk, Petersburg, averaging 1,392 lbs. 17"“JF arm □ Perth County youth takes 3rd at Royal Mairi Sunter of Guelph, Ontario won the 1997 Young Speakers for Agriculture competition held at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 8. Emily Balzer from Fredericton, NB and Amy Dickieson from Palmerston, finished second and third respectively. Thirty-three contestants from across Canada participated in the contest. Each contestant was required to give a five to seven minute speech, as well as introduce and thank another contestant. The speech topics related to one of the following: * My Fondest Childhood Memory of Life on a Farm * Economic Challenges Facing the Family Farm * Revitalizing our Rural Communities, Agriculture's Challenge * The Royal - Celebrating the Past - Embracing the Future * Rural Organizations, Serving the Needs of Young Farmers in the Next Millennium The winner, who spoke on "My Fondest Childhood Memory of Life on a Farm", received $1,000 from Farm Credit Corporation (FCC). Sunter will also have the opportunity to spend a day with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) staff exploring areas of her interest. The second and third place winners, received $500 and $250 respectively. The other three finalists Trevor Pinkney from Guelph, Wenday Killing from Hickson and Amanda Racher from Petrolia, all received a $150 award from Farm Credit Corporation. This is the 13th consecutive year that the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has hosted this competition. Started in 1985, for the International Year of the Youth by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Farm Credit Corporation joined as a sponsor in 1987. All youth between the ages of 16 - 24 are eligible to compete. Royal offers sights, sounds sold for an average of $90.87 with sales to $93.75. Seven steers consigned by Mark Fisher, Ayton, averaging 1,295 lbs. sold for an average of $89.56 with sales to $93.75. Ninety steers consigned by Tom Triebner, Exeter, averaging 1,311 lbs. sold for an average of $88.78 with sales to $93. Four steers consigned by Gerald Freiburger, Wingham, averaging 1,073 lbs. sold for an average of $87.61 with sales to $92. Thirty-one steers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,433 lbs. sold for an average of $86.95 with sales to $91. Thirty-one steers consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, averaging 1,381 lbs. sold for an average of $87.95 with sales to $90.75. Six steers consigned by Glen Elliott, Staffa, averaging 1,140 lbs. sold for an average of $87.45 with sales to $90.75. There were 322 heifers on offer selling from $87 to $91 to the high of $95.50. Seventy-one heifers consigned by Allan Rundle, Exeter, averaging 1,218 lbs. sold for an average of $93.96 with sales to $95.50 purchased by Highland Packers Ltd. Three heifers consigned by Karl Terpstra, Mitchell, averaging 1,177 lbs. sold for an average of $91.27 with sales to $94. Four heifers consigned by Roger Moore, Goderich, averaging 1,173 lbs. sold for an average of $86.52 with sales to $93.50. Forty-four heifers consigned by F. J. Giffen, Glen Huron, averaging 1,215 lbs. sold for an average of $87.51 with sales to $93.50. Six heifers consigned by John Smuck, Wingham, averaging 1,117 lbs. sold for an average of $87.96 with sales to $92.50. Three heifers consigned by Allan Thornton, Gorrie, averaging 1,001 lbs. sold for an average of $84.72 with sales to $89.25. Three heifers consigned by Bill Robinson, Auburn, averaging 1,175 lbs. sold for $88.75. Six heifers consigned by Lloyd Weber, Elmira, averaging 1,176 lbs. sold for an average of $88.35 with sales to $88.50. Eight heifers consigned by Darryl Finkbiener, Creditem, averaging 1,155 lbs. sold for an average of $85.69 with sales to $88.50. There were 419 cows on offer selling from $40 to $50 to the high of $63. One limo cow consigned by John Little, Maxwell, weighing 1,125 lbs. sold for $63. Nine cows consigned by Marshall Saunder, Meaford, averaging 1,414 lbs. sold for an average of $48.71 with sales to $62. Five holstein cows consigned by Ikendale Farms, Walkerton, averaging 1,480 lbs. sold for an average of $46.30 with sales to $58.50. ‘ There were 25 bulls on offer selling from $44.50 to $57 to the high of $62.50. Two hereford bulls consigned by Walter Westlake, Hensail, averaging 1,165 lbs. sold for an average of $57.47 with sales to $62.50. One charolais bull consigned by Silver Dollar Charolais Ltd., Ripley, weighing 1,600 lbs. sold for $59. There were 580 veal and bob calves: Beef Veal sold $90 to $121; Holstein Veal, $90 to $105; Plain Holstein, $70 to $85. Three veal consigned by J & B Laidlaw, Atwood, averaging 595 lbs. sold for an average of $110.87 with sales to $121. Two veal consigned by Sunor Holsteins, Monkton, averaging 628 lbs. sold for an average of $118.10 with sales to $120. Fourteen veal consigned by John Verburg, Londesboro, averaging 682 lbs. sold for an average of $103.81 with sales to $116. Lambs, 50 to 80 lbs., sold $150 to $197.50; 80 to 95 lbs., $130 to $144; 95 to 109 lbs., $125 to $135. Sheep sold $47.50 to $65. Goats sold $25 to $85. Steers, under 400 lbs., sold $82 to $100; 400 - 499 lbs., $84 to $116.50; 500 - 599 lbs., $90 to $118; 600 - 699 lbs., $77 to $107; 700 - 799 lbs., $85 to $108; 800 - 899 lbs., $82 to $104.25; 900 lbs. and over, $84 to $98.75. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $75.50 to $81; 400 - 499 lbs., $78.50 to $103; 500 - 599 lbs., $82 to $105; 600 - 699 lbs., $78 to $93.75; 700 - 799 lbs., $78 to $96.75; 800 - 899 lbs., $74.50 to $93.50; and 900 lbs. and over, $66 to $92.50. Plain stockers sold $55 to $63. MEETING on Nutrient Management Planning Thursday, November 13 8:00 pm Goderich Township Hall Holmesville Don Hilbora, Nutrient Management Specialist (Woodstock OMAFRA) Computer Model of Nutrient Management Planning Meeting open to the Public - please try to attend! Sponsored by Huron County Federation of Agriculture Pioneer, brand Hybrids With The Bt Gene Are Nov. 6-15, 1997 marks the 75th anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The fair will be celebrated in the new, expanded $180 million National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place. The new building will allow the 350,000 expected visitors the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the country in the city. The Royal promotes excellence in agriculture, horticulture and equestrian events through world class competitions, exhibitions and education. The Royal is one in a million - this year the fair will be occupying one million square feet of space including the new National Trade Centre and prize money will total $1 million. Spectacular equestrian events are in abundance at the Royal Horse Show, where magnificent horses and top international riders vie for over $750,000 in prize money. Other features include the RCMP Continued on page 22 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. 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