The Huron Expositor, 1982-07-21, Page 7Bodmin sale,
barbecue held
BY RON WASSINK
An unusual auction, the fourth annual
Bodmin Shorthorn cattle sale sold 79 head
of shorthorns on Tuesday, July 13, .
Bodmin Limited of RR5, Brussels is
owned by three brothers, George, Charles
and Ross Procter. Back in the 1850s, their
great-grandfather and his brother were two
of the early settlers in Morris toWnship.
Sonie of their land is still owned by the
Procter family.
Ross Procter said the name Bodmin was
derived from the village of Bodmin which
was once located near the river on the fifth
concession of Morris. The town site is part
of the property now farmed by Bodmin
Limited,
Mr. Procter said their cow -calf Operation
markets approximately..250 cattle per year.
He said all the calves raised are not all from
their own herd.
Prior to thc evening sale, a steak
barbecue was held with 280 steaks served.
In charge of cooking duties were Chris, Ken
and Don Procter and Doug Richards.
Bodmin is knownfor their quality beef and
Mr. Procter said some guests attend only to
enjoy the meal.
A regular feature enjoyed by visitors was
the sight of cattle being worked with quarter
horses. Sam Pletch transported 40 to 50
visitors to a nearby farm with a team and
wagon where a herd of cattle was moved
from one pasture to another using horSes.
The crowd then points out individual cattle,
requeSting the horsemen to cut each animal
separately, to be moved from the herd. Mr.
Procter said five were cut and moved. He
said "the event is quite popular."
In lot one of the sale, the buyer wA
making his purchase, site unseen. The high
bidder wouldkhave the choice of the entire
cow herd and if a 1982 calf was afoot, it
would be included. All possible information
VERNA RILEY ,
Mrs. V.erna May Riley, 74,
of RR2. Brussels. Grey town•
ship, died Monday„ July 12 at
the Listowel Memorial Hospi-
tal.
Born in Stanley township.
she was a daughter of the late
William White and former
Mary Gray.
Surviving arc her husband.
James Riley; one daughter,
Mrs. Carl (Phyllis) Gower of
RR I . Centralia; two sons. Bev
of Ingersoll and Wayne at
home. Also surviving are 10
grandchildren. two great-
grandchildren; one sister.
Mrs, John (Gladys) Locking
of Grey toCnship and two
brothers. Harry and William
White, both of Morris town-
ship. She was predeceased by
a son and a daughter.
Resting at the Brussels
Chapel of thc M.L. Watts
on any cow's production records and other
pertinent information would be made
available to thesuccessful bidder.
Lot one was gold to Ted Sherbeck of Bent
Spear Stock Farms of Ansaly, Nebraska.
Purchase price was $4,100. Mr. Sherbeck
purchased an additional three head at the
sale.
Mr. Procter said buyers came from near
and far. One heifer was sold to a buyer from
Indianna. A farmer from Unity, Saskatche-
wan purchased six head. Others attended
from northern Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Although attendance for the sale was
estimated at 350, Mr. Procter said prices
were off 535 to 540 per head. Two reasons
are that haying season wasn't completed,
causing many propsective bidders not to
attend and the failing economy. "Money is
tight and people were reluctant to buy",
said Mr. Procter.
"Overall we are pleased with selling
prices and the genuine interest shown by
serious cattle buyer's", he explained.
Approximately 12 full and part-time
employees of Bodmin assisted to make the
• sale run as smoothly as possible. Auction-
eering duties were shared by George Early
of Kerwood and Brian Rintoul of'Winghara.
Throughout the sale, Mr. Procter offered
visitors the choice to board a newly
purchased animal for 51 per day and said he
would supply a horse so the animal could be
visited once per month. The offer was aimed
at urban residents who may have wished to
own a cattle beast.
Although such a purchase was not made,
Mr. Procter said two buyers purchased
open heifers and wanted them, bred.
"Bodmin will stand by their offer,in this
case", said Mr. Procter.
He said plans are being made for the fifth
annual sale and the second Tuesday of July
1983 is being considered for the sale date.
Obrraocay
Funeral Home, services were
held on Thursday, July 15
with Rev. Charles Carpentier
officiating. Burial in Brussels
cemetery.
Pallbearers inelucled her
grandchildren Robert, Dan,
Andy, Ken, Charles and
Murray. Flowerbearers were
grandchildren, Connie, Joe,
Gordon and Phillip.
People we know
Visitors last week with
Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Perrie
were Mr. and Mrs. Irvine
Rock of Mitchell, Mr. and
Mrs. Charlie Cardiff and,
Craig of Kitchener and Rev.
and Mrs. James Perrie, Paul
end Linda and Mrs. Alice
Heaslip of Shakespeare.
Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Perrie
attended the Fitzgibbon -Staf-
ford wedding in Gorrie Angli-
can church and reception in
Belmore Community Centre
Saturday.
Spring convocation
ceremonies were held at the
University of Guelph from
Tuesday, June I to Friday,
June 4.
Students receiving degrees
from the Brussels area were
Murray Bone, B. Sc. (Agra')
distinction; Randy Fischer.
B. Sc. (Agr.) honours and
Harm -Christian Boettcher.
Dip. in Agr. .
Classified Ads pay dividends'
Short Shots by Evelyn Kennedy
Happy is the family where "I" is not all
important. where material possessions are
not paramount. Where love, consideration,
and mutual respect for each other is
impressed in word and.. deed. there. in that
famil). will happiness abound,
You have read, no doubt. in the Brussels
Cemetery advertisement that has appeared
in the last few issues of this paper. that the
Brussels Cemetery Board have undertaken a
project to improve the appearance of the
cemetery by straightening leaning stones,
Chis is indeed a worthy project. It will help to
enhance the n hole appearance of the grounds
)) herein lie the bodies of those these
monuments commemorate. Perpetual care
funds kccp lots trim and neat hut stones and
markers are owned by. and are the
responsibility of the owners, her or
aescendants. The cemetery board is asking
for. and should receive. the co-operation of
those "hose stones need repair. Are you one
u.ho has examined the stones for a hich you
arc responsible and have notified the
cemetery board that you will make the
n eded repairs yourself. or made available to
them the necessary f ds to haat. it done? If
not, w hs not do it a soon as possible.
a saes
The hot humid weekend sent thousands of
fo!ks scum ing to the beaches. Grand Bend
%%as crowded on Sunday. A crawling.
seemingly never-ending. line of cars and
motorcycles inched along to, and from. beach
to main highway. Parking Iota were full.
streets lined with parked cars. The beach was
carpeted with a mass of semi-nude bodies of
assorted shapes and sizes until the sun hid
under dark clouds and a few drops of rain
scattered some of them. Strange. is 14 not.
how people rush into the water of the lake
V. i t h yelps of glee. emerge dripping wet. and
laughing. hut run for cover when a hit of rain
spatters them. The males paraded the sand
flexing their muscles while they eyed the
abundance of female charm on display. Oh to
be young again!
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It might be wise to stock up with a good
supply of mosquito repellent, The Ministry of
the Environment predicts a major infestation
of mosquitos in some areas of Ontario in late
August or September. So. beware of the tiny
monsters or you may be scratching in agony
before long. The increase in mosquito
population will vary, throughout the province
depending on where there has been heavy
rainfall which gives them prime breeding
sites and hot weather that results in rapid
hatching and development of these pesky
insects,
A Canadian researcher reported, after
studies on the diet of Toronto and Montreal
children from infancy to age four, that
children eat too much salt. She said "at all
ages average salt intakes were above
recommended levels."
**am**
Regular routine and quiet have vanished
from this house for a" couple of weeks. Instead
of one elderlyperson plus. a dog there al`e
aa an of us, of mixed ages. plus the dog.
hich means helter•skeiter meals with much
running to 'and fro. also fun, laughter and
good times with me is my son Robert from
Ottawa. his daughters. Mrs. Michael Per-
shav. (and little Samantha Pershaw) of
Carleton Place. and Deanna and sons,
Andress and Adrian. of Ottawa. There are
almost every day trips for they are all crazy
about swimming in Lake Huron and sunning
on the beautiful beaches. They insist
Nanny'' tag along when possible for they
are aware she enjoys the same thing (except
apt
for preferring a shady spot to sit in). A
pleasant change from evcessive peace and
quiet.
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CATTLE BUYERS showed a genuine interest in the fourth annual cattle
sale heldby Bodmin Limited of RR 5, Brussels. Six bulls and 73 females
were featured with lot one bringing a high price of $4,100. Ontario
Shorthorn Lassie Queen, Diane Shelley Of Gorrie is shown above, keeping
track of the price of cattle. Ross Procter of Bodmin said there are
approximately 10 lassies In Ontario who are daughters or friends of,
Shorthorn breeders. (Wassink photo)
People we
know
The children of Mr. and
Mrs, Doug Warwick enter-
tained at a dinner and dance
on the occasion of their
parents' 40th anniversary of
their marriage on July 10th,
1982 at the Clog and Thistle.
Owen Sound.
Mrs. R.S. Warwick, Brus-
sels, Miss June Warwick, St.
Marys, Miss Margaret War-
wick, Kitchener, Mr. and
Mrs. Ken Tyerman, Brussels
attended as well as friends
and relatives from London,
Simcoe, Burlington. Stratford
and Owen Sound.
Visitors last week at the
home of. Mr. and Mrs. W.J.
Perrie were Mr. and Mrs.
Irvine Rock of Mitchell, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Cardiff and
Craig of Waterloo and Rev.
and Mrs. James Perrie, Paul
and Linda and Mrs. Alice
Heaslip of Shakespeare.
Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Perrie
were guests at the Fitzgib-
bon -Stafford wedding in the
Gorrie Anglican Church with
a reception following in Bel -
more Community Centre.
Attend.
seminar
Brian TenPas of TenPas
Floor & Decor Ltd. Listowel
and Greg Ducharmc of Mc-
Donald Buildall, Brussels,
recently attended a 2'/, day
Floor Fashion Centre Man-
agement Seminar in Toronto
conducted by Armstrong
World Industries' Customer
Training and Development
Department.
The seminar is offered to
management of firths who
have recentlytecome author-
ized Armstrong Floor Fash•
ion Centre retailers. Over
2,000persons from across the
nation have attended to date.
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 21, 1982 — A7
•
AUCTIONEERING DUTIES at the annual
Bodmin Limited shorthorn sale were shared by
Brian Rintoul, Wingham and George Early of
Kerwood. Shown In the photo with the
auctioneer Is Ross Procter; right and Don
Higgins, foreground;'who assisted- in the sale.
Over 350 attended the evenf on Tuesday. July
13 to bid on the 79 cattle offered .for sale.
With 80 entries
Roses popular
The Brussels and Dis-
trict Horticultural Rose Show
held in the library on June 25
had a beautiful display iv
spite of inclement weather
There were 80 entries in the
19 classes.
The plaque for most point,
was won by Mrs. Hch n
Dobson with 26. for second
highest points. with 23. want
to Mrs. Shirley Wheeler and
third was Mrs. Isabel Gibson
with 13 points.
Ed Fielding and Mrs. Iris
Morrey. both of Wingham.
were our capable judges.
The craft display was of
excellent quality. The bake
sale was well patronized and I
was soon sold out.
Rose Show prize winners
were: Original Peace-Shirle
Wheeler. B. Grube.
Gibson; 'Any Other Peace
Isabel Gibson. H.T.•not
peace. Aleatha Rann. Helen
Dobson. Wilma Herningm ay,
Grandiflora-Ajeatha Rann.
Isabel Gibson. Florence
Machan; Floribunda• Isabel
Gibson. Helen Dobson. Jean
Veitch; Climber -Jane White.
Shirley Wheeler. Jean
Veitch: 3 different H.T.•.lean
Veitch. Shirley Wheeler,
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NOTICE
FOR ROAD CLOSING
The Corporation of the
TO NSHIP OF MORRIS
Take notice that the Council of the
Corporation of the Township of Morris
proposes to pass a By -Law pursuant to the
provisions of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980,
Chapter 302, Section 298 (1) (c) for stopping
up, closing and selling that part of Lot 30 in
the Fifth Concession in the Township of
Morris, Part of Lorne Street in Plan 8 in the
Leckie 's Survey, more particularly described
in Schedule "A" attached hereto;
AND FURTHER take notice that the Reeve
and Clerk will be authorized to sign and
execute the necessary documents in order to
effect the closing and the sale thereof.
AND FURTHER take notice that the Council
shall hear in person or by his Counsel,
Solicitor, Agent or any person who claims
that his land will be prejudicially affected by
this by-law and who applies to be heard at the
regular meeting! of Council on September 2,
1982.
AND FURTHER take notice that the
proposed by-law may be examined by all
persons interested at this office of the Clerk
of the Township of Morris, during business
hours, at any time, before the same is finally
passed. .
Dated this 21st day of June, A.D. 1982.
WM. J. ELSTON
Reeve
Township of Morris
NANCY MICHIE
Clerk -Treasurer
Township of Morris
SCHEDULE "A"
All and Singular that wtain parcel or tract of
land and premises sithaie, lying and being in
the Township of Morris, in the County of
Huron and the Province of Ontario and being
composed of that portion of the South Half of
Lot Thirty (30) in the Fifth Concession of the
said Township of Morris, more particularly
described as follows:—
COMMENCING at the South-westerly corner
of Lot 471 in Leckie's Survey of the Townshici
of Morris
THENCE Southerly In a straight line to the
North-westerly corner of Lot 316 of the
Brussels Survey;
THENCE along the Northerly limit of the said
Lot 316 to the Easterly limit thereof;
THENCE Northerly In a straight line to the
South-easterly corner of Lot 471 In the
Leckie's Survey;
THENCE along the Southerly limit of the said
Lot 471 to the place beginning, said portion of
the South Half of Lot No. 30, being the
Easterly 155.10 feet of Lorne Street as shown
on Plan No. 8, Morris Township, Leckie's
Survey.
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