D4—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 14,1983 Sire Power hulls classified TUNKHANNOCK - Sixty-one Holstein bulls owned by Sire Power, Inc., and housed at Tunkhannock headquarters were recently classified by official Holstem-Friesian Classifier, Donald Cook. Ranked as a new Excellent bull is 9H599 SPIRIT, classified EX(9O) being raised from VG (86). SPIRIT is a highly proven triple plus bull with +1660m, +.09% and +1.16 P.D. Type. Also highlighting the classification is 9H107 JET STREAM who is now EX (91) at 14 years old. JET STREAM’S credentials of +2104M -.21% +43f +s2l7 and +0.41 P.D. Type makes him one of the elite sires in the Holstein breed. The popular 9H584 CHAIRMAN, No. 1 TPI sire, remained at a strong VG (86). Other bulls also increased their Excellent rating above EX (90). An outstanding stature bull, 9H622 STEWART, is now EX (93), and one of the highest classified bulls at Sire Power. Two other bulls raised in score were 9H629 CHUCK, EX{92), and 9HBOI RECKERS, EX(9I). Bulls that remained at EX(9O) are 9H176 TRUMP and 9H561 TERENCE. Three JET STREAM sons in the line-up had increases in HEISEY FARM EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE & PARTS RDI, Box 2294 Jonestown, PA 17038 (717) 865-4526 Located Vz Mi. So. of Fredericksburg off Rt. 343 in Shirksville Business Hours: 7 AM - 5 PM Daily, Sat. til Noon. Evenings by Appt. classification. They are; 9H614 SCOUT, VG (85); 9H619 HELOIS, VG (85), and 9H608 HAMLET was classified VG (86) with a per manent score. The Red and White Holstein, 9H617 MAG CHIEF, increased his score to VG (87). A January ‘B3 graduate, 9H628 SENSATION, was raised to VG(B9), and two outstanding young bulls, 9H652 LOYAL and 9H659 TIMOTHY both scored VG (88). The total program of per formance results are; Top 9 milk bulls average +2023 P.D. Milk and are Plus on Type; 11 bulls are over +s2oo Profitability; 14 bulls are over +l.OO P.D. Type; and 8 bulls are Plus on Test. The 32 proven Holstein sires have average Predicted Dif ference figures of + 1576 m -.07% +46f +slB6 with 76% repeatability. All bulls received an HFA Type Summary with an average Predicted Difference for Type of +,87 and 76% Repeatability. Sire Power offers complete breeding programs through Professional Technician or Direct Herd Service, with sires to fit any situation whether emphasis is on production, type, or test. Farm toy show, sale held WILLOW STREET - The first Lancaster Farm Toy Show was held last month with an auction and a show and sale. The auction was attended by more than 300 persons. Over 230 toys were consigned for sale. The auction started at 7 p.m. and lasted past 10:30 p.m. The average price for all toys was more than $45 per piece. Many models sold between $lOO & $2OO. Models included old hard-to-get models, such as a cast iron Far mall A, John Deere A, John Deere 60, Oliver 77, to current collector series models. Many pieces of farm toy equipment were included in the auction. Robert & Jeff Martin were the auctioneers. A total of 11 collectors set up their collections for display. Collections included John Deere, International, Case, Allis Chalmers and White. One collector included a variety of very hard-to get rare models. Twenty dealers were set up offering items for trade and sale. In excess of 400 people attended the show. The second annual Lancaster Farm Toy Show will be held on March 30 & 31,1984. Farm toy exhibits include antique models, such as these John Deere pieces. Modern tractors are featured in farm toy exhibits.
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