The Rural Voice, 2000-10, Page 62People
Warren Stein named to Canadian
Agricultural Hall of Fame
The illustrious memory of the late
Warren Stein will be burnished a bit
brighter when the Perth County pork
breeder is inducted into the Canadian
Agricultural Hall of Fame at the
National Trade Centre, Exhibition
Place, Toronto.
In a ceremony on November 5 at
the Royal Winter Fair, Stein will be
added to the Hall of Fame gallery.
In announcing its plans for the
induction, the Hall of Fame
Association said: "The late Warren
Stein was an example of someone
that had a vision for his industry and
worked diligently to realize his
dream. A recognized leader in the
pork industry, Thames Bend Farms
became synonymous with genetic
improvement and innovation
throughout North America. Thames
Bend breeding stock has been
influential in improving swine
genetics of 33 countries in the world.
Mr. Stein's leadership was also
evident locally as he was involved
with his church and local
organizations."0
Jan van Vliet, swine industry leader, dies
Jan van Vliet
Built reputation in Canada
Well-known Yorkshire breeder
and swine industry leader Jan van
Vliet died, at age 70, on August 25,
2000.
A past president of the Canadian
Swine Breeders Association and the
Ontario Pork Congress, he was also
active in his community near
Brussels, Ontario. He had built a
successful purebred swine operation,
showing and judging prize-winning
pigs at exhibitions across Canada.
Born in Gissendam, The
Netherlands, he came to Canada in
November 1949 with his parents,
Jan and Jaantje, and three of five
sisters. His family was sponsored by
the Turnbull family, which through
Wilbur and his son Bill, had its own
proud tradition of breeding purebred
Yorkshires.
He married Joyce Thomas in
1957. She predeceased him in 1989.
He married Joan Thomas in 1991.
He is survived by his son John, who
now runs the family farm near
Walton with his wife Dianne, and
daughters Debbie Claessens, of
Milton, Janis McCooey, of Fort Erie
and Joyanne Derreck of St,
Catharines.
Gibb resigns from Farm Safety Assoc.
Jim Gibb, who has served as area
director representing Huron, Perth,
Brant and Oxford on the Farm Safety
Association for more than 20 years,
has resigned.
Gibb, who farms near Embro, first
joined the Association in 1979.
During his tenure, Gibb assisted in
the development of the Farm Safety
Tractor Rodeos and other youth
programs. He served as president of
the Farm Safety Association from
1984 to 1986.
A replacement for the area
director's position to complete the
term will be appointed by the board
of directors of the association.°
4 -Hers score big
in Beef
Challenge West
competition
Midwestern Ontario 4 -Hers
scored high marks when Gencor
held its Beef Challenge West at the
Stratford Fair Grounds in August.
Champion showperson among
the 130 competitors was Dwayne
McIntosh and reserve showperson
was Keith McIntosh, both of Perth
County. Grand champion heifer
was shown by Carman Kyle of
Brant County while Doug
Johnston of Huron had the reserve
champion.
In the Angus class, Shane
Stever of Perth had the champion.
Lyle Dudgeon has the champion in
the Charolais class and Trent
McTeer had the reserve. Both are
from Bruce County.
Kendra Snider of Perth had the
champion highland breed with lain
Colvin of Middlesex having the
reserve. Lee Minor of Lambton had
the champion Limousin and Brent
Black of Huron had the reserve.
The champion Maine Anjou was
shown by Melinda Scott of Bruce
County with Kody Roddick of
Lambton showing the reserve.
Carman Kyle of Brant showed
the champion shorthorn with
Dwayne Mclntosh showing the
reserve. In Simmentals, Ashley
McIntosh of Perth had the
champion and Jeff MacCrostie of
Bruce, the reserve.
Top novice showperson was
Christopher Walker of Bruce with
Robbie Marriott of Perth, second.
Laura Hutton of Perth was top
junior showperson with Anita
Patchell of Bruce, second. Dwayne
Mclntosh of Perth was top
intermediate showperson and Keith
McIntosh, second. Val Murrell of
Middlesex was top senior
showperson and Lyle Dudgeon of
Bruce was second.°