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The Citizen, 2018-03-29, Page 743269 Amberley Rd. RR #2 Wroxeter Ph. 519-335-6813 Fax 519-335-4352 Jeff's Cell 519-291-7777 Receiving Elevator for ENSALL (STRICT 0 -OPERATIVE THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018. PAGE 7. Agriculture Brussels Livestock report JOHN RE HURON TRACTOR BLYTH 519-523-4244 www.hurontractor.com Fed steers, heifers sell on steady market Total receipts for Brussels Livestock for the week ending March 23 were 1,787 cattle and 1,448 lambs and goats. On Tuesday fed steers and heifers sold actively on a steady market. Choice steers and heifers sold $150 to $155 with a high of $156.75. Second cut sold $145 to $150. Cows sold on a strong active trade with prices $1 to $2 higher. On Thursday veal calves sold on a steady market. Light lambs sold steady while heavier lambs sold sharply higher. Goats sold steady. Sheep sold barely steady. On Friday, calves sold on a strong active trade at steady prices. Yearlings sold under pressure. Ron Smith of Denfield, consigned five heifers that averaged 1,331 lbs. and sold for an average price of $15 L79. Two black heifers averaged 1,363 lbs. and sold for an average price of $154. Terry Murray of Clifford, consigned 11 head that averaged 1,404 lbs. and sold for an average price of $148.88. Four charolais heifers averaged 1,419 lbs. and sold for an average of $149.50. Stephen Bowman of Listowel, consigned seven steers that averaged 1,533 lbs. and sold for an average price of $149.65. One gold steer weighed 1,615 lbs. and sold for $156.75. Francis Riley of Walkerton, consigned nine steers that averaged 1,557 lbs. and sold for an average price of $150.76. One black steer weighed 1,658 lbs. and sold for $154. There were 210 cows on offer. Beef sold $78 to $90 with sales to $109; D1 and D2, $73 to $78; D3, $68 to $71; D4, $60 to $65. Maple Woods Organic Farms of Walkerton, consigned one rwf cow that weighed 1,265 lbs. and sold for $109. There were 13 bulls selling $75 to $118. Kyle Richardson of Harriston, consigned one blue bull that weighed 1,735 lbs., sold for $118. There were 160 head of veal on offer. Beef sold $135 to $170 with sales to $175; good holsteins, $122 to $129 with sales to $130; Si heavy holsteins, $115 to $125; heavy holsteins, $100 to $115; medium holsteins, $110 to $120. Reuben S. Martin of Wallenstein, consigned eight head that averaged 909 lbs. and sold for an average price of $169.04. One black heifer weighed 800 lbs. and sold for $175. Darryl VanSickle of Thamesville, consigned four steers that averaged 806 lbs. and sold for an average price of $159.35. PAY- l7URo"i ReSIDENT/AL uyt' f'kousanot RE A-1=;016 002017:0q/L9-2L. 2017_. L50 Supporting local Several committee chairs from last September's International Plowing Match chose to direct their match proceeds to the Huron Residential Hospice, just west of Clinton. Members of the Executive, Lounge and Accommodation Committees all chose the newly -established hospice for their funds. From left: Kevin Varley (Lounge), Jacquie Bishop (IPM Chair, Executive Committee), Hospice representatives Daryl Ball, Michelle Field and Jay McFarlan and Cindy Fisher (Accommodations). (Photo submitted) Obituaries WILLIAM `BILL" RICHARD ALCOCK William `Bill" Richard Alcock of Goderich passed away at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He was in his 82nd year. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Helene (Mahood) Alcock (2010), and loving father of Rick and Sherry Alcock, Goderich; Kathy Alcock and limbo Sinnett, Goderich; Paul Alcock, Exeter and Mike and Christy Alcock, Goderich. He was the cherished grandfather of Steven and Bradley Alcock, Ryan (Avary) and Robyn Adams, James and Emma Alcock, Elizabeth and Michaela Alcock and great- grandfather of Jakob. Bill was the dear brother and brother-in-law of Betty Daer, Clinton; Cora Alcock, Brussels; Murray and Barbara Alcock, Goderich and Carol Alcock, Goderich. He was predeceased by parents Jack and Isabell Alcock, brothers Kenneth and Ross, brother-in-law Joseph Daer and half-brothers Tom and Frank. At Bill's request, cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at the Falconer Funeral Homes, Bluewater Chapel, Goderich on March 25. A memorial service was held at St. George's Anglican Church, Goderich on Monday, March 26. A reception followed at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109, Goderich. Inurnment of cremated remains will be at Maitland Cemetery in the spring. Memorial donations to Cystic Fibrosis or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences for the Alcock family may be placed at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com Two blue steers weighed an average of 830 lbs. and sold for an average price of $174. Jamie Farrell of Holstein, consigned three steers that averaged 643 lbs. and sold for an average price of $156.15. One holstein steer weighed 725 lbs. and sold for $166. Lambs under 50 lbs. sold $361 to $425; 50 - 64 lbs., $394 to $421; 65 - 79 lbs., $340 to $407; 80 - 94 lbs., $287 to $342; 95 - 109 lbs., $271 to $309; 110 lbs. and over, $204 to $257. Sheep sold $100 to $165 lb. Goats: billies sold $150 to $300; nannies, $50 to $140; kids: dairy, $200 to $400; meat, $250 to $450. Top quality stocker steers under 400 lbs. sold $241 to $265; 400 - 499 lbs., $233 to $266; 500 - 599 lbs., $242 to $257; 600 - 699 lbs., $212 to $246; 700 - 799 lbs., $189 to $214; 800 - 899 lbs., $169 to $186; 900 - 999 lbs., $164 to $173; 1,000 lbs. and over, $160 to $173. Top quality stocker heifers, 300 - 399 lbs. sold $198 to $235; 400 - 499 lbs., $195 to $217; 500 - 599 lbs., $189 to $206; 600 - 699 lbs., $175 to $195; 700 - 799 lbs., $168 to $187; 800 - 899 lbs., $160 to $179; 900 lbs. and over, $153 to $161. Jim Dickson of Tiverton, consigned 24 head that averaged 688 lbs. and sold for an average price of $200.63. Twelve charolais heifers averaged 731 lbs. and sold for an average price of $187. Stu Drabble of Holstein, consigned 18 head that averaged 580 lbs. and sold for an average price of $228.43. Three black steers averaged 592 lbs. and sold for an average price of $242. List tops 335 people Continued from page 6 The top three is rounded out by Paul Castle, Director of Corporate Services, who earned $132,476.82. The Clinton Family Health Team's Nurse Practitioners Jennifer Blackhall and Pamela Van Dyke were on the list as well, having received $118,000.98 and $117,128.27 in salaries, respectively. The Huron -Perth Catholic School Board included 48 individuals on the list, an increase of nearly 30 per cent over last year's 37. Top among them are Director of Education Vince Macdonald who earned $182,242.65 and three superintendents of education, Dawne Boersen, Christopher Howarth and Gary O'Donnell who each earned $155,289.91. Locally, Sharon Stephens, Principal at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Wingham, earned $119,759.54. Of St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School's approximately 70 staff, including support staff such as custodians and its Chaplain, 11 members were on the list. Principal Karen Tigani earned $130,631.15 while Vice -Principal Renita Roxburgh earned $113,557.36. Teachers Nicole Glavin, Bill Holton, Brian Marcy, Lindsay Marshall, Martin Overholt, Shannon Reid, Stephanie Scholten, Rachel Skillen and Chad Verberne are on the list. Tara Boreham, Principal of St. Joseph's Catholic School in Clinton, earned $123,679.95 last year. Aideen Moss, Principal of St. James Catholic School in Seaforth, earned $107,119.58 in salary. The Avon -Maitland District School Board has 187 individuals on the list this year, a 28 per cent increase over 2016's 146 members. The top three include superintendents Jodie Baker, Peggy Blair and Jane Morris who each received $165,324 last year. Seaforth Public School's Principal Anne Copeland is on the list having earned $101,406.34 last year. Clinton Public School's Principal Marie McDade and Vice -Principal Shawn Allen earned $112,971.37 and $114,595.63 respectively. Hullett Central Public School's Cathy Goetz earned $117,992.81 in 2017. Wendy Armstrong -Gibson, Princ- ipal of North Woods Elementary School, earned $117,992.81 last year. Maitland River Elementary School's top earner was teacher Janice Shaw who earned $119,527.00 last year. Principal Angela Cowey is also on the list, having earned $117,992.81 as is Vice -Principal Tracey Swart who earned $103,134.58. Other teachers from Maitland River on the list include Diana Binotto-Peel who earned $102,163.57 and Naomi Martin with $100,434.89. F.E. Madill School's Principal, Debbie Green, is on the list, earning $123,955.41, as are two of the school's three vice -principals, Janice Shore having earned $111,870.27 and Helena Finch who was paid $105,302.95. Teachers from Madill on the list include Paul Bartman, Paul Cronin, David Kovats, Shannon McGavin and Roger Stryker. Central Huron Secondary School Principal Christopher Smith is on the list, having earned $104,105.25. Vice -Principal Eveline Wright earned $111,870.27 last year. Teachers on the list for CHSS include Terence Barton, Carrie Durand, Conrad Kuiper, Ray Greidanus, Jennifer Ross -Holton, William Shore and David Yates. 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 10:00 a.m.Veal 11:30 a.m. Lambs, Goats & Sheep FRIDAYS 10:00 a.m. Stockers Visit our webpage at: www.brusselslivestock.ca email us at: info @ brusselsl ivestock.ca Call us 519-887-6461