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The Citizen, 2002-12-11, Page 18McKERCHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. R.R. 2 Bluevale • LICENSED SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS • SCREENED & FIELD TOPSOIL • BARK MULCH • SAND • GRAVEL • FILL • BACHHOEING • BULLDOZING • EXCAVATING • LOADING & HAULING Give us a call 887-9061 Fax 887-9999 BRUSSELS LUVESTI Division of Gamble & Rogers UPCOMING SAl TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m. THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m. FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows Drop Calyes, Veal, Pigs, Lambs, Goats & Sheep . Stockers Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ea email us at: infoebrusseislivestock.ca Call us 519-887-6461 PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2002. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report 288 cows on offer, D1 and D2 reach $62 Total receipts for the Brussels Livestock for the week ending Dec. 6 were 3,271 head of cattle. 822 lambs and goats. On Tuesday the fed steers and heifers sold at prices $1 to $2 higher. The cows traded on a steady market. On Thursday the veal sold on a strong active trade while the lambs traded at prices steady to last week. On Friday all weights and classes of stockers traded on a steady market. There were 791 steers on offer selling from $104 to $110 with sales to $124.50. Enoch Martin, Linwood, consigned one limousin steer weighing 1,405 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for $124.25. His overall offering of fourteen steers averaged 1,464 lbs. for an average price of $117.49. One limousin steer consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, weighed 1,385 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $121. Their overall offering of forty steers averaged 1,616 lbs. selling for an average of $106.23. George Horst, Paisley, consigned one limousin steer weighing 1,450 lbs. selling to Holly Park, Meat Packers for $116. His overall offering of eight steers averaged 1,469 lbs. selling for air average of $113.16. Eleven steers consigned by Luke Gingerich, Chesley, averaged 1,441 lbs. selling for an average of $112.62 with his top limousin steer weighing 1,455 lbs. selling to Norwich packers for $119.25. Gilbert Janssen, Hanover, consigned one limousin steer weighing 1,285 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for $118:50. His overall offering of twelve steers averaged 1,362 lbs. for an average price of $111. One gold steer consigned by Cunningham Farms, Lucan, weighed 1,555 lbs. selling to Norval Meat Packers for $114. Their overall offering of ',flirty-five steers averaged 1,490 lbs. for an average of $110.28. D.M. McAlpine Farms, Ailsa Craig, consigned forty steers averaging 1,564 lbs. selling for an average of $109.93 with their top two limousin steers averaging 1,433 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $115.75. Nineteen steers consigned by Murray Shiell, Wingham, averaged ,461 lbs. selling for an average of $109.83 with his top grey steer weighing 1,460 lbs, selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $114.50. Elias L. Martin, Milverton, consigned two red steers averaging 1,420 lbs. which sold for $116. His overall offering of thirty-nine steers averaged 1,443 lbs. selling for an average of $108.47. Ten charolais steers consigned by Jerry Zwep, Brussels, averaged 1,254 lbs. selling for an average of $108.02 with his top steer weighing 1,400 lbs. selling to Dominion meats for $114. There were 193 heifers on offer selling from $104 to $110 with sales to $123. Bev Hamilton, Hensall, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,415 lbs. which sold to Norwich Packers for $123. His overall offering of twenty- three heifers averaged 1,415 lbs. selling for an average of $116.28. One charolais heifer consigned by Andy VanderVeen, Blyth, weighed 1,385 lbs. selling for $120. His overall offering of six heifers averaged 1,281 lbs. for an average of $113.51. Merkley Farms, Wroxeter, consigned fourteen limousin heifers averaging 1,239 lbs. selling for an average of $114.80 with their top three averaging 1,263 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $116.25. One red heifer consigned by Frank Dolmage, Seaforth, weighed 1,360 lbs. selling for $113.50. Delton Sauder, Mount Forest, consigned one limousin heifer weighing 1,225 lbs. which sold to Dominion Meats for $118. His overall offering of nine heifers averaged 1,258 lbs. selling for an average of $112.31. Twenty- three heifers consigned by James Weber, Mount Forest, averaged 1,286 lbs. selling for an average of $111.60 with his top three red heifers averaging 1,325 lbs. selling for $113.25. The Lamb • family, Goderich, consigned six heifers averaging 1,276 lbs. selling for an average of $110.68 with their top limousin heifer weighing 1,230 lbs. selling for $113. Prospect Feed Lots, Wyoming, consigned four heifers averaging 1,180 lbs. selling for an average of $110.04 with their top two black heifers averaging 1,178 lbs. selling to Dominion meats for $114.50. One gold heifer consigned by Hugh Love, Atwood, weighed 1,245 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $116.50. His overall offering of twelve heifers averaged 1,356 lbs. selling for an average price of $109.52. Gord Dougherty, Goderich, consigned four heifers averaging 1,126 lbs. selling for an average of $106.86 with his top limousin heifer weighing 1,205 lbs. selling for $112. There were 288 cows on offer. DI and D2 cows sold $55 to $62 with sales to $88; D3, $50 to $55; D4, $40 to $50. Don Walter, Mildmay, consigned one charolais cow weighing 1,220 lbs. which sold for $88. One limousin _cow consigned by Wayne Allin, Blyth, weighed 1,420 lbs. selling to Moyer Packing Co. for $68. Adam Weber, Holyrood, consigned one limousin cow weighing 1,550 lbs. which sold to Taylor Packing Co. for $68. There were 17 bulls on offer selling from $55 to $77.50 with sales to $80.50. John VanLoo, Bluevale, consigned one limousin bull weighing 2;175 lbs. selling for $80.50. One limousin bull consigned by John Roppel, Tiverton, weighed 2,290 lbs. selling for $79.50. There were 120 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $115 to $144; Holstein, $100 to $115• with sales to $117; Plain Holstein, $65 to $80. Grey Luyten and Sandra Dodd, Wingham, consigned one red veal steer weighing 680 lbs. which sold to Norval Meat Packers for $114 and one red veal steer weighing 690 lbs. which sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for $125.50. One blue veal steer consigned by Grofield Farms, Walton, weighed 725 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $142. Their overall offering of six veal steer averaged 753 lbs. for an average of $110.81. John Martin, Lucknow, consigned one black veal steer weighing 740 lbs. which sold to Abingdon Meat Packers for $122. His overall offering of three veal steers averaged 697 lbs. for an average of $112.85. Lambs under 50 lbs., sold $115 to $220; 50 - 64 lbs., $140 to $232; 65 - 79 lbs., $125 to $200; 80 - 94 lbs., $126 to $170; 95 - 109 lbs., $105 to $123; 110 lbs. and over, $101. Goats sold $32.50 to $185. Sheep sold $37.50 to $80. Stocker steers, under 400 lbs., sold $107 to $132; 400 - 499 lbs., $100 to $150; 500 - 599 lbs., $110 to $134; 600 - 699 lbs., $102.50 to $133; 700 - 799 lbs., $103 to $131; 800 - 899 lbs., $103 to $138; 900 - 999 lbs., $80 to $126.50; 1,000 lbs. and over, $99 to $122. Heifers, 300 - 399 lbs., sold $104 to $133.50; 400 - 499 lbs.. $99 to $131; 500 - 599 lbs., $100 to $135; 600 - 699 lbs., $104 to $128; 700 - 799 lbs., $107 to $124; 800 - 899 lbs., $107 to $120.25; 900 lbs. and over, $104.50 to $117. Kaitlyn Toll earns John Franken Memorial Award Continued from page 17 by a competitive plow. The second award was won by Greg Murray for the top land plowed at the Achievement program by a non- competitive plow. The Agvise Award was presented to Ian Gordon as the Sodbuster member with the highest total points at the International Plowing Match. The Old Mill Award was donated to the Sheep Club member with the highest score. Previous winners were ineligible, so the 2002 winner with a score of 939 out of 1000 was Kayla Bishop. The Helen Johns Award was presented to Rebecca Bruton as the champion 4-H Sheep showman at the Seaforth Fair. The Lucknow Co-op Award was given to Sara Moore as the Novice Sheep Club member with the highest score. The Doug Kennedy Award was donated to Kayla Bishop as the Reserve Champion Sheep Showman at the Seaforth Fair. The Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers donated an award to Melinda Dorsch as the 4-H member who had the Champion Fleece at the Seaforth Fall Fair. The Rasmussen Award was presented to Suzanne Coleman, the member with the Champion Market Lamb at the Seaforth Fair. The Shillalah Farm Award was donated to Elysha Townsend, who had the Champion Ewe Lamb at the Seaforth Fair. The Milton Dietz/Purina Award was given to Jordan Reddick, the Chinchilla Club Show Champion. The Georgian Bay Chinchilla Club Award was presented to Matt- Wilkins, Reserve Show Champion. The Harold Storey Memorial Award was presented to Shawn Drost, the male club member with the best book. The Helen Storey Award was awarded to Sara Moore as the female club member with the best book. The Huron County Pork Producers' Award was donated to the member obtaining the highest score in the 441 Swine club with previous winners being ineligible. David VandenHoven won with a score of 882.9 out of a possible 1000. The Bergsma Award is donated to the 4-H Swine club member exhibiting the Champion 4-H Gilt at the Seaforth Fall Fair, with previous winners being ineligible. Jenn Logtenberg was this year's winner. The John Watson Award was donated to David VandenHoven as the 4-H member with the Champion 4-H Market Pig at the Seaforth Fall Fair. The Bank of Nova Scotia Award was presented to Shelley Kroes as the champion 4-H Swine Showman at the Seaforth Fall Fair. The Huron County Pork Producers' Award was presented to Allan Storey as the Reserve Champion Showman at the Seaforth Fair. The Bank of Montreal Award was given to Jenn Logtenberg as the first year 4-H Swine Club member with the highest score. She had a score of 881.6 out of 1000. Vincent Farm Equipment Limited of Seaforth donated a trophy to the top scoring member in the Huron 4- H Agricultural Machinery Club. This year's winners were Brian Regele and David VandenHoven. The Huron County Federation of Agriculture Award went to Chris Regele as the top Junior Agricultural Machinery Club member. The John Franken Memorial Award was presented to Kaitlyn Toll as the High Score Hot=se Club member for 2002. The High Score Novice Award in the horse club was presented to Courtney McDonald. The Paul Steckle Award was presented to the Huron County 4-H junior member who submitted the top essay on the topic "What 4-H has meant to me as a 4-H member in Huron County". Stacey Reinsma received this award. The Warden's Novice Award was presented to Sara Moore of the Huron Sheep Club as the novice 4-H member obtaining the highest standing on the basis of awards in Huron County. The Don Pullen Award was presented to Corey Rintoul, as the Huron County member who earned the highest number of points on the basis of awards for club work. Rintoul had 947 points out of 1000. The Murray Cardiff Citizenship Trophy is presented to the top member in Huron County who best exemplifies the goals and aims of 4- H. Their involvement in the 441 program, as well as organizations in their community, church and school are all considered. Other aspects such as their leadership roles, ability to communicate and overall attitude are very important. The nominees must be senior 4-H members and have been involved with 4-H for a number, of years_ Nominees for the award were Kathryn Alton, Rebecca Bruton, Michelle DeWit, John Drennan, Tonya Drost and Stephanie Munday. The winner of this year's Murray Cardiff Citizenship Award was Kathryn Alton of the Lucknow Beef Club.