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The Citizen, 2000-09-06, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2000. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report Strong veal market sees prices rise $2 Total receipts at Brussels Livestock for the week ending Sept. I were 2,514 head of cattle and 312 lambs and goats. All weights of Stockers sold on a steady active trade. Fed steers and heifers sold on a steady market. Cows sold on a strong steady trade. The veal* sold on a strong market at prices $2 higher. All weights of iambs sold on a very active trade. There were 598 fed steers on offer selling from $100 to $105 with sales to $119.50 A red steer consigned by John Smuck, Wingham, weighing 1,320 lbs. sold to Holly Park Meat Packers for $119.50 with his overall offering of eleven averaging 1,315 lbs. selling for an average price of $104.12. Five steers consigned by Keith Pfeffer, Ayton, averaging 1,097 lbs. sold for an average price of $104.59 with one red steer weighing 950 lbs. selling for $104.59. Eight steers consigned by Vernon W. Martin, Wallenstein, averaging 1,441 lbs. sold for an average price of $103 with sales to $104.75. A charolais steer consigned by Samuel Martin. IPM features 100 musicians James Gordon,founder of Canada’s premier TAMARACK is commemorative song folk group writing a to kickoff the celebrations at this year’s International Plowing Match. He’s one of more than 100 musicians and performers headlining at the annual event, held near Elora this year, Sept. 19-23. The musical lineup at the Match hails mostly from Wellington County - host county for the 2000 IPM. And more than 100.000 rural and urban residents are expected to turn out for the lively and interactive array of live music and entertainment at this world class agricultural event. The show boasts a huge variety of homegrown talents including famous fiddlers and folk musicians, storytellers, jazz singers, pianists, ballroom dancers and harpists. Match organizers approached Gordon, a Wellington County resident and regular songwriter contributor to the CBC radio program's Ontario Morning and Basic Black, to join in the performances and write a song to launch the week’s festivities. “I’m writing a song with local feel that reflects the nature, beauty and rich agricultural history that’s a part of our community,” says Gordon. He will perform his musical creation for the first time at the IPM’s opening ceremonies, Tuesday, Sept. 19 at ll a.m. on the main stage and'will perform again on Friday, Sept. 22, in the County Tent. Artists need only look in their backyard for inspiration. The Grand River flows through Wellington County, and it’s beauty and vital link to life and agriculture in the area has inspired hundreds of artists over the centuries. For many ot the performers at the Match, like Gordon, the river is the subject of many songs and stories. I'lease Recycle This Newspaper Mt. Forest, weighing 1,425 lbs. sold for Norwich Packers for $112.75 with his total offering of forty-one steers, averaging 1,529 lbs. selling for an average price of $ 100.36. Thirty-seven steers consigned by Aaron Shantz, Mt. Forest, averaging 1,455 lbs. sold for an average price of $103.11 with one grey steer weighing 1,250 lbs. selling to Dominion Meat Packers for $111. Forty steers consigned by Minerva Martin, Mt. Forest, averaging 1,339 lbs. sold for an average price of $100.83 to the high of $107.50. Seventeen steers consigned by Ken Eadie. Holyrood, averaging 1,589 lbs., sold for an average price of $99.29 with sales to $107.75. Ten steers consigned by Howard Martin, Brussels, averaging 1,478 lbs. sold for an average price of $99.79 to the top of $ 107.50. Ninety­ seven steers consigned by Bender Beef Farms, Hensail, averaging 1,383 lbs. sold for an average price of $100.70 with two limousin steers averaging 1,130 lbs. selling for $107. Forty steers consigned by Dale and Some of the local talents that will perform at the match include: Scott Woods, an accomplished Fergus musician and tiddler; The Elora Festival Singers; Paul Hock, singer, songwriter and entertainer from Fergus; The Royal City Ambassadors, Guelph men’s choir; Mary Anderson, a world-class Celtic harpist; Meg Thorburn, a classical jazz artist;Charlie Farquharson (Don Harron), the star from the hit TV show Hee Haw, Nonie Crete, a Fergus folk-Celtic musician; Irish Celtic Dancers. “The atmosphere at every 1PM musical venue is different, but overall the entertainment is closeup, casual and constant, creating a wonderful mood to enjoy on its own or between other events at the Match,” says Bill Beattie, chair of the entertainment committee at the IPM. “There’s a huge variety of crowd pleasers; something for everyone.” Performances take place on one of three stages located around the “Tented City” area of the Match - the main stage, country stage and a stage in the antique marketplace. Acts will BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 9:00 a.m.Fed Cattle, Bulls & Cows THURSDAYS 8:00 a.m.Drop Calves, Veal, Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m.Stockers 1:00 p.m.Pigs BRUSSELS 887-6461 John Taylor Farms, Creemore, averaging 1,374 lbs. sold for an average price of $100.35 with sales to $106.50. One simmental steer consigned by Greg Maize, Auburn, weighing 1,140 lbs. sold for $106.50. There were 296 fed heifers on offer selling from $100 to $105 with sales to $123.50. Thirty-three heifers consigned by Kada Farms, Bluevale, averaging 1,228 lbs. sold for an average price of $107.74 with one limousin heifer weighing 1,140 lbs. selling to Norwich Packers for $117.25. Four heifers consigned by Merkley Farms, Wroxeter, averaging 1,153 lbs. sold for an average price of $106.12 with one limousin heifer weighing 1,245 lbs. selling for $115.25. Four heifers consigned by Josiah Weber, Wroxeter, averaging 1,138 lbs. sold for $106.10. Five heifers consigned by Ross Barber, Listowel, averaging 1,214 lbs. sold for an average price of $102.82 with sales to $103.75. Twenty-six heifers consigned by Johnston Farms, Bluevale, averaging perform every hour throughout the day at all venues. And the music doesn’t stop at sundown. Visitors at the 1,260 camping and trailer sites at the IPM will enjoy evening performances on a stage in the camping area, followed by a jam session. “I’m truly amazed when I think of all the talented and famous entertainers that we have here in Wellington County,” says Deb Dalziel, chair of the marketing committee at the IPM. “And it's incredibly exciting that so many of the performers are from Wellington County and have some link to the Grand River.” The annual International Plowing Match and Farm Machinery Show is Canada’s largest outdoor farm machinery show and premier showcase for plowing in the country. The five-day event takes place Sept. 19-23 in Wellington County on 900 acres of farm land, just south of the village of Elora. The Match features food, fashions, crafts and entertainment for the entire family and will showcase the latest products and services for agriculture. 1,187 lbs. sold for an average price of $101.67 to the top of $114.75. A limousin heifer consigned by Salverda Bros., Londesboro, weighing 1,195 lbs. sold for $104.75. Fourteen heifers consigned by Mux-Lea Farms, Woodstock, averaging 1,216 lbs. sold for an average price of $101.36 with two limousin heifers averaging 1,240 lbs. selling to Holly Park Meat Packers for $111.25. A limousin heifer consigned by Percy Bros., Holyrood, weighing 990 lbs. sold for $104.50. Three red heifers consigned by David Proper, Wingham, averaging 1.110 lbs. sold for $ 104 with his total offering of twelve heifers, averaging 1,125 lbs. selling for an average price of $100.81. A charolais heifer consigned by Hehn Farms, Walkerton, weighing 1,300 lbs. sold for $101. There were 157 cows on offer. DI cows sold $60 to $85, D3, $55 to $60; D4, $50 to $55. A holstein cow consigned by Thomas Nagel, Shallow Lake, weighing 1,100 lbs. sold for $85. A limousin cow consigned by Vai Brook Farms, Chepstow, weighing 1,530 lbs. sold for $76. A limousin cow consigned by Cliff Campbell, Stratford, weighing 1,690 lbs. sold for $75. There were 10 bulls on offer selling from $69 to $80 with sales to $87. A rwf bull consigned by Paul Black, Lucknow, weighing 1,935 lbs. sold for $87. A limousin bull COOK'S • Everything you need for Preharvest Now is the time! Preharvest Roundup FOR WHITE BEANS, SOYBEANS, ALSO WHEAT STUBBLE with a 120' Boom - makes less tracking ~ s3 Is. 1 Ik 7 r~\ > WILMAR EAGLE - 120 FT. 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Lambs, under 50 lbs. sold $130 to $170; 50 - 64 lbs., $119 to $195; 65 - 79 lbs., $ 112.50 to $ 172.50; 80 - 94 lbs., $112 to $134; 95 - 110 lbs., $118 to$134. Goats sold $22.50 to $100 per head. Sheep sold $46 to $77.50 per cwt. Steers, under 400 lbs. sold $165 to $196; 400 - 499 lbs., $152 to $189; 500 - 599 lbs., $134 to $177; 600 - 699 lbs., $129.50 to $154; 700 - 799 lbs., $118.50 to $139; 800 - 899 lbs., $105.50 to $130.50; 900 - 999 lbs., $113 to $129; 1,000 lbs. and over, $98.50 to $124. Heifers, under 300 lbs., sold $149 to $170; 300 - 399 lbs., $136 to $156; 400 - 499 lbs., $131 to $177; 500 - 599 lbs., $121.50 to $156; 600 - 699 lbs., $108.50 to $147; 700 - 799 lbs., $108.75 to $129; 800 - 899 lbs., $103 to $131; 900 lbs. and over, $91.50 to $116.75.