Carson marks last auction with calves to benefit local groups

David Carson is closing up shop and at the final sale for David Carson Farms and Auction Services Ltd., he donated three calves to be auctioned off to benefit local community groups, which raised more than $33,000. From left: Jordan Hawthorne of the Listowel 4-H Daiy Club, Steve Doleson of the Agri-Food Discovery Centre, Cathy Corrigan of the North Perth Community Hospice, Lori Carson, daughter of David and volunteer at North Perth Community Hospice, Jim Dale who bought the same calf twice to raise money for multiple organizations, and Heather Robinson and Penny Hawthorne, both of the Listowel 4-H Dairy Club. (Contributed photo)