iOt—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 29,1978 Holstein officers re-elected LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Delegates attending the National Convention of the Holstein Association unanimously reelected President W. R. (Dick) Brooks, Boulder, Colo, and Vice President Ivan Strickler, lola, Kans. The election was con ducted during the 93rd an nual meeting, which was held here last month. Brooks is co-owner and operator of Paclamar Farms at Boulder, Colorado. Through his knowledge and understanding of dairy cattle genetics, he developed one of the most widely recognized herds in Holstein history. Brooks was given the “Breeder of the Year Award” at World Dairy Expo. Brooks is a widely known dairy cattle judge and has judged major shows in Brazil, Peru, Mexico, and Japan, as well as throughout the United States. . As a member of the national HFA board, Brooks Lebanon Countians express concern over conservation needs LEBANON - Lebanon County citizens expressed their conservation priorities at a Resource Conservation Act meeting held recently. Flooding, r~ban sprawl, preservation of agriculture land and agriculture business, water quality and consen ,'tion were major concerns reports Karl Hellinck of the Soil Con servation Service. The meeting was co-sponsored by the SCS and the Lebanon New energy sought WASHINGTON, D.C. - be submitted before October Proposals for pilot projects 16. Contact USDA for details to convert renewable on procedures for sub agncultural products, in- mission, evaluation criteria eluding poultry manure, into .and program goals, fuel supplies are being sought by USDA. Organizations that submit Measuring Tip acceptable proposals will be Dip a spoon in hot water eligible for a government before measuring lard or loan which guarantees up to butter The fat will slip out $l5 million to finance their more easily pilot project. Proposals must SNOJAX BOX 3098 SHIREMANSTOWN, PA 17011 Phone (717) 761-1863 W.R. Brooks, left, and Ivan Strickler, were re elected last month to their posts of president and vice-president, respectively, of the Holstein- Friesian Association of America. was chairman of the Rules vice-president of the and Executive Committees. Holstein-Freisian Associat- He was also president and ion of Colorado. Brooks is County Conservation District. According to local citizens, water quality from wells and .in the streams is a problem Streams that support fish life will also supply quality water for residential and industrial uses. Urban development served by public sewer and water would maintain water quality, reduce urban sprawl, and take less land from agriculture use. The use of sewer plant • INEXPENSIVE discharges for irrigation was suggested as a means of recycling nutrients and ground water recharge. Increased flooding caused by building in the flood plam and mcreased flood flows caused by street, parking lots, and roofs is a major concern. Storm water management would allow development without in creasing peak run off flows. Hellenck stated all com ments and concerns will be listed in the report for the Lebanon County District and for the Resource Con servation Act. n>- s&zy&.s. SAVE'/IOF THE COST OF SPRAY , PAINTING BARNS - • By having it done right l • Like you want it done. • With latest equipment y% • Brushed properly with ' V the real 6” paint brush / • By one who is self employed , • Using the original proven barn paiht • Check with my recent work near your place PHARESS. HURST RD 1, Box 420 Narvon, Pa 17555 215-445-6186 *5, iff I now serving as president of - years on the Milk Marketing the National Purebred Dairy Committee. In addition, he Cattle Association, has held most of the official Previously, he served two positions in his state Holstein terms as its vice-president. Association. Brooks served as a Strickler has judged national HFA director for national diary shows in eight years and vice- Brazil, Argentina and president for two years Ecuador and many state before being elected shows mjhe United States. president in June, 1977. Strickler served on the national HFA board from 1964 to 1972. He chaired the Extension Committee for six years and served seven ECHO WEED & GRASS TRIMMER Strickler is secretary of the corporate board of Mid- America Dairymen, the second largest milk cooperative in the United States. He is a member of the Agriculture Education and Research Committee for Kansas State University. Strickler also serves as a member of the board of directors for World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wisconsin. He? is a member of the Dairy Shrine Executive Board and is completing his second term as president of the National Dairy Shrine Club. Stnckler’s herd of 120 Holsteins maintains a DHIR average of 19,000 pounds of milk and 700 pounds of fat. waiting for durability superior design ibibty to track igh quality nylon A Quality 140 D”
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