UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Meat Animal Evaluation Center has announced the results of the Auction To Benefit Conestoga Christian Day School (Continued from Pago B 13) era to bid on unique items such as srtwork, quilts, Winross (nicks, handmade wooden items, and gift baskets made by each class. A silent gift certifi cate auction featuring a variety of services from local businesses gets un der way at 9 a.m. on Saturday and lasts until 1 p.m. At 11, the class gift baskets go on sale featuring the creativity and contributions from each of the K through 12 classes. The baskets are often a highlight of the sale. Artwork from wildlife artists Dan Christ and Ken Hunter, Mildred Sands Kratz, Todd Ream, and many others will be featured along with Winross trucks at noon. A 1984 Eddie Bauer edition Ford Bronco with cur rent state inspection will be sold at 12:30 p.m. Then, at 1 p.m., the quilts, wall hangings, and other hand sewn items are auctioned. Quilt patterns at this year’s sale include Irish Chain, Diamond Star, Mariner’s Compass, Harrison Rose and others. Specialty items such as sports memorabilia, including a football autographed by former Pittsburgh Steeler Jack Ham and a Scott Roden autographed print, vari ous Longaberger® bas kets, beef, pork, and home-cooked meals are auctioned off through out the day. Of course, no country auction would be com plete without the food. The food tent menu of fers favorites like apple dumplings, pies, baked goods, a pork roast, soups, and pizza. All proceeds from the two-day sale benefit Conestoga Christian School. Conestoga of fers a fully-accredited K through 12 program. Many of the school’s 293 students are active ly involved in the bene fit auction which helps to fund the school's an nual operating budget Whether it’s early Christinas shopping or just enjoying the coun try auction and food, you’ll enjoy the day. Bidder registration be gins at 8 a.m. on Satur day. For more informa tion. call the school at 610-286-0353. Meat Evaluation 23rd Performance Tested Boar Sale, conducted at the Ag Arena on Penn State’s University Park Campus during Penn State’s Ag Progress Days. Those available for interviews ate: Glenna Hershberger, school administrator, 610-286-0353; Rank Law. school board chair man, 610-286-S7S4; Amos Stoltz fus. Spiritual Life Committee chairman, 610-286-5607; and Wayne Gascho, teacher at Cones toga, 610-286-0353 (by appoint ment during school hours). Center Announces Boar Results The sale started with the top indexing pen of boars consigned by Neutzel Yorkshires. The top bid of the day, $l,OOO was offered by Kenneth Jones of Danville. That bid entitled him to his pick of the top-indexing pen. He chose the lot #1 boar. The remaining boars in that pen sold for an average price of $833. The 22 Yorkshire boars in the sale sold for an average price of $520. Four Durocs averaged $350. The top-selling Duroc was con signed by Twin Maples Farm as purchased by Ronald Perrin of Saxton for $4OO. Three Landrace boars were consigned by Billig Farms and sold for an average of $433. The top-selling boar in this pen was purchased by Kenneth Jones of Danville for $550. The single Hampshire boar sold was consigned by Frank and Julie Feeser and was pur chased by Fleming Bros., Inc. of Hampsted, Md. for $575. The single Berkshire in the ★ INTRODUCING NEW PRODUCTS ★ sale was consigned by Russel and Arlie ‘Cornbower and was sold to Edward Eperthemer for $3OO. The 31 boars in the sale sold for an average price of $484 For more information about Pennsylvania’s Performance Testing Programs and sales, contact Glenn Eberly, Director, Meat Animal Evaluation Center, 651 Fox Hollow Rd., State College, PA 16803, (814) 238- 2527 or phone/fax (814) 865- 5857 or fax (814) 863-6042. INVENTORY RID Regular Price Choose from Pre-Dug Trees Or Tag Your Own In The Field Sale Ends October 16 Hours: Monday-Friday 9-7, Saturday 9-5
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