A2B—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 7,1980 x<-> ft y ' r ’‘ It In honor of dairy month, I decided to once again give myself the liberty of forging ahead on one of my own questions. This time, the question was more one of curiosity. Driving down Interstate Route 15 towards Frederick, Maryland, as I have had the opportunity to do several times this Spring, I had the chance to look around at the Mason-Dizon area farms and scenery. Mid-way between the line that divides our state from Maryland and the city of Frederick, lies an operation I had often noticed but never stopped to see. Feeling a bit like Charles Kuralt, I turned the steering wheel of my blue and whits . Remvale Elevation Saxon, sired by Round Oak Rag Apple Elevation 1491007, posed for the camera. Brief answers to short questions Sheila's Shorts By Sheila Miller Dodge off the foor-lane highway and into a paved driveway. Out in front of the one barn closest to the highway, a sign proudly identified what type of operation I was visiting. In big, bold letters, the words Sire Power, Inc. revealed of the barns where massive cattle lounged behind thick steel fence. Walking into the main office, I was greeted by a very friendly receptionist who encouraged me to take along any literature I wanted (there were stacks and stacks of colorful brochures featuring their bulls). Really, all I wanted to do was take a gander at the bulls. I was per- “ *F~ * mission to leisurely take a look around the only condition was that I slip on a pair of clear plastic boots, resembling cellophane sandwich bags shaped for a foot. After an effort of balan cing camera, note pad, pamphlets, and myself, I somehow managed to get it all coordinated and stepped triumphantly into the cool, dark barn. Once ray eyes adjusted 7700 Tractor 52 HP 4600 Ford Diesel 8 Speed Trans. - Ind. 540 PTO Buy This Popular Model. $ n f 9OO + $ 650 Rebate OR FREE FINANCING UNTIL 3AOI /81 445 Tractor-Loader-Backhoe A FULL LINE OF TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR FAST DELIVERY. IF WE DON’T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT WE WILL GET IT. MOST TRACTOR MODELS QUALIFY FOR FACTORY REBATES OR PRE-SEASON FINANCING. Ford Mid-Size Model 532 Baler Ford 9’ Mower Conditioner Used 9’ Mower Conditioner LANCASTER FORD TRACTOR, INC. II The Friendly Store Where You Get More J 1655 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, PA Flory Mill Exit off Rt. 283 Ph: 717-569-7063 from the bright sunlight outdoors to the barns in terior, I saw standing before me giant Holstein bulls. I quickly realized there were protective bars to walk behind while wandering down the aisles, and decided it would be wise to take advantage of them. The immenseness of the beast, I guess, is what amazed me. Each one of the bulls was equipped with a permanent nose ring which I ss*»oW 85 HP 7700 Ford w/Cab, Air, AM-FM, Load Monitor, 16 Speed Trans, 540/1000 R.P.M. PTO, Pbwer Wheels & many extras 5 19,400 + S IOOO Factory Rebate NEW special! ALL HAY TOOL PRICES ARE CUT & CONDITIONED STOP IN OR CALL & WE WILL STOP OUT figured came in handy on numerous occasions. The only visitor in the barn, I guess I was somewhat of a novelty for the bulls to watch, too. Showing off a bit, they snorted and stretched like weight lifters in a muscle competition. I must admit when they lumbered up to the steel rails of their pens, I kept won dering if the two-inch pipe would hold an angry bull. DEMO r SPECIAL OR FREE FINANCING UNTIL 3/01 /81 NEW BACKHOE SPECIAL Popular 445 Tractor - Loader - Backhoe - Diesel Engine. 6x4 Reversing Trans. Choice of Backhoe *21,000 + $ 9OO Rebate OR FREE FINANCING UNTIL 12/01/80 REBATES C ' 4600 Tractor Bucket. NOW • • -ft Remembering an animal behavior course I took at Penn State, I didn’t look any of them m the eye for fear®> they would interpret it as a sign of aggression. To say I tiptoed around the barn wouldn’t be exactly true, but i did watch my step. Just respectfully admiring those giants from a safe distance satisfied my curiosity about the breeding cooperative’s barn of bulls. *399o°° *47so°° s l6oo°°
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