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The Citizen, 1986-12-10, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1986. Delegates to the annual meeting of United Breeders Inc., (U.B.I.)to be held in Guelph January 21, were elected on November 28 when UBI held its annual meeting for Huron County at the Blyth community centre. Elected for a one-year term were Ken Ramsey, RR 3, Blyth; Brad Speiran, RR 3, Brussels; Hans Boonstoppel, RR 1, Auburn; Goerg Muehlethaler, RR 1, Lon- desboro; Paul Gibbings, RR 1, Clinton; Mathew Staehli, RR 5, Goderich; and Glen McNeil, RR 6, Goderich. Dan Hunter of RR 1, Belgrave, was elected as alternate delegate. Helen Leitch, a geneticist with Semex Canada, was the guest speaker at the Huron County meeting, with an informative talk on the “Impact of Growth Hor­ mones on Sire Proving.’’ Using slides, charts and graphs, she told the audience, made up largely of dairy farmers, what could be expected in the new field of growth hormones over the next few years, and the impact such a program would have on UBI’s sire proving records, if it became common practice. She explained that although there were still a lot of studies and testing to be done on the subject of growth hormones, it could revolu­ tionize the dairy industry since fewer cows would be able to meet production quotas once the pro­ cess becomes legal for use. Other speakers at the meeting included UBI vice-president Alan Bell of Durham, who gave the annual President’s Report on behalf of President Wilfred Rod­ gers; Bill Mulvey of Belmore, Branch Manager of the Wingham office of UBI, who gave the Branch report; and Don Fortune of Guelph, Director and Breeder Relations for UBI, who presented the annual business an J financial year; and Paul Larmer, Sire report. As well, Wouter Manten, Direc­ tor of Salesfor UBI, presented a report on semen sales over the past Analyst for UBI, gave the Dairy Breeds report. About 160 farmers attended the meeting and dinner. H k I * The new Board of Directors of the Huron County Holstein Club was installed at the Club ’ s annual meeting in Brussels on November 25. They are: [back row, from left] Neil Vincent, RR 3, Wingham; Paul Gibbings, RR 1, Clinton; John Weirsma, RR 1, Blyth; Bob Eckert, RR 1, Seaforth; Joe Winkel, RR 1 Fordwich; and Paul Meyer, Holstein Fieldman; [front], David ten Pas, RR 2, Wingham; Robert Vodden, RR 1, Clinton; Secretary Betty Jones, RR 3, Goderich; Lyle Martin, Ethel; and Terry Buchanen, RR 1, Belgrave. Missing from photo is Director Alan Carter, RR 4, Clinton. The executive for 1987 will be named December 10. Huron-Perth Jersey Club holds annual meeting BY LISA BOONSTOPPEL The annual meeting and ban­ quet of the Perth-Huron Jersey Club was held at the Kinburn Foresters’ Hall in Kinburn on December 6. The banquet was preceded by a business meeting chaired by presi­ dent Tony Van Dorp of Seaforth, who covered such subjects as financial records and herd im­ provements. A special report was presented by Glen McNeil of RR 6, Goderich, who informed the meeting of the new facilities at United Breeders Inc. in Guelph, and the extent of the corporation’s semen sales. Glen Ruegge, president of the Ontario Jersey Club, gave his annual report. After the business meeting, the dairymen and their families sat down to a dinner prepared by the Foresters, then entertainment was provided by Earl and Martha Heywood, who performed several songs, comedy acts, and magic display. During the magic show, David Boonstoppel of Auburn was nearly beheaded after volunteer­ ing for a trick! Winners of doorprizes were Fred and Wilfred Datema, Hans and Tanya Boonstoppel, and John Armstrong, all of Auburn, and Gladys Van Egmond of Clinton. A bouquet of flowers was presented to Ruth Armstrong for placing first in the Ladies’ Division of the Seaforth Fall Fair. “Excellent” production awards were presented to Jack and Fred Armstrong, and to Jim and Tammy Sparling, earning them both pro­ duction awards. Ralph and Pat Datema won the trophy for the highest increase in BCA points. At the annual election, Tony Van Dorp was named president; Gary West was elected vice-president; Carolyn Van Dorp is secretary; Gladys Van Egmond is treasurer; and Hans Boonstoppel was named Ontario Jersey Club delegate. HuronCounty Dairy Princess Angela Nethery and Perth Dairy Princess Kim Partridge attended the meeting, speaking briefly to members of the Club. Build-it-yourself * air inlet designed 7JV0W Open As a convenience to our clients we have established an outlet in Brussels to dispense medications to our clientele. A J LOCATION: The old Fina Station, Turnberry St. N. 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