Eighth generation > (Continued from Page 02) have liked to have added several full sisters to his herd. Un fortunately, Oscar was “one of those bulls that didn’t get to stay around long enough,” and he left the Hubert Miller herd in Lebanon County after only a short lifetime. Over the years Mae' has produced some outstanding, daughters, including Willow Maple Ideal Mary who turned in a record to rank her as the third-place senior 4-year-old for milk production in 1960. When Mae was a 2-year-old, Harold Bollinger decided it was tune to bring the next generation into the operation. Because Donald had been working on the farm since he graduated from Schaefferstown High School in li)6l, he was more than ready to join in the Willow Maple operation ona 50:50 basis. From early on, Donald followed in his father’s footsteps- and learned the needed to be successful in the dairy business. During his school years, he par ticipated m 4-H and FFA activities and was awarded the American Farmer Degree. This willingness to learn and try new things to improve their business led the Bollinger partners -to ET embryo transfers in 1979Jfheir choice for flushing was, of course, Mae. The Bollingers weren’t disap pointed m their first attempt with ET, either. For Mae produced eight calves six bulls and two heifers, all by Marvex. One of the heifers Is currently in the milking string, and ; the bulls were marketed both locally and abroad. 741-Air Cooled Diesel lated draullc servolr eps Clean Durable, Pin-iype Hinges !/8 Inch iteelDoor idal-Proof ah Quarryville, PA GRUMELLI’S FARM SERV. 717-786-7318 « w ‘