Mercer Guernsey Breeders meet BY NANCY KUNICK Staff Correspondent Optimism is the picture for the Guernsey breed at the district, state and national levels according to speakers at the annual Mer cer/NW meeting. The Guernsey breeders met at the New Vemon Grange on April 11 in Mercer County. President James Dixon con ducted the meeting, attended by over 100 members and guests. Harold Hill, secretary-treasurer gave a strong financial report. Again the annual Guernsey Ice Cream Social held in July was the main source of income for the association. Dixon said changes would be made in the mixing of the homemade ice cream and the date for the social may be moved up one week. William Cannon, state director and president of the PGBA reported that the state association is in “pretty good shape” and that the sale is nearly final on the sale barn. He asked for input from • Protective corner guards provide smooth, round edges and adds strength to cabinet The neat, uncluttered shape resists cattle damage and won't injure cattle • Heavv dutv stainless steel i non is rust and corrosion pn • Indicator light (ells you win elements are on and helps vou sei reliable, adjustable thermostat foi maximum effluents • Large, convemei service quick and easy members about their needs from the association. “What do we want to do in the future? Ideas are spawned at the grass roots level and we’d like to hear them,” he said. Ruth Ann John, assistant PGBA business manager, echoed this when giving a thorough account of 1985 actitivities. She qQSlained the PGBA financial pfttement and reported on commissioned sales by the association and youth activities at the state level. She also spoke about the state convention held in March and thanked those froirl Mercer/NW who attended. ’ “This is the largest of the nine county meetngs I attended and it is exciting to see all those Juniors.” She praised the group and said, “I encourage you to keep up the good work promoting, managing, breeding and feeding. I challenge you to do the best work possible.” National director of the AGCC Janet Harding gave a report on the board’s decisions of 1985. 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She praised the .Mercer/NW GBA for being one of the most active groups of Guernsey breeders in the state and having the largest active of Juniors in the state. “Pennsylvania has one of the most active junior associations in the nation,” she added. 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Trophies were awarded to the grand champions from each of the five counties in the district. The recipients were: Sabrina Wagner, Crawford County; Scott Kaveney, Erie County; Danielle Sinkovich, Mercer County; Brian Rodgers, Venango County; and Jolynne Brown, Warren County. Brown was the only one unable to attend. Franklin Co, to host fruit tour Eight landowners, totaling over 400 acres, were approved for conservation planning assistance at the April meeting of the Franklin County Conservation District Board of Directors held recently. Those requesting assistance are: Elmer Plessinger, Peters Township; Richard Brager and J. Production awards were presented to juniors Chad Kunz, 18,046 milk; Diane Ealy, 18,696 milk; and Sabrina Wagner, 22,012 milk. New directors and auditors were elected. The group voted to have three auditors rather than two. Cindi Kunz was elected, Vic Marburger was re-elected and John Burnham will continue to serve as auditor. Jim Dixon declined his nomination and the position was filled by his son, David. All other directors were elected for another term. Kirk Smith, Washington Town ship; James Nogle, Antrim Township; Earl Snell, Lurgan Township; Hugh W. Woods, 111, Letterkenny Township; and Charles Baer and Garry W. Martin, Montgomery Township. District Manager Ernest Tamer reported on the Executive Council Meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation District Directors, Inc. that he recently attended in Williamsport. John Akers, District Con servationist with the Cham bersburg office of the USDA Soil Conservation Service gave a monthly report of his office’s activities. District Chairman Andrew Fitz and District Manager Tamer are planning to attend the Executive Council Meeting of the Penn sylvania Association of Con servation District Directors, Inc. at Brookville on May 16 and 17. 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