Ulens

Ulens as described by Dr W Anderson in his book "The Sport of Pigeon Racing"

"This appears to be the oldest recognised strain in the historical record. It is said to be founded on crossing the Antwerp with the Persian Carrier and the Cumulet with the Smyter (farmyard pigeon). At all events we know M. Ulens was an outstanding fancier and was memorable in his day in races from all distances organised in his region - Antwerp.

He was not a great believer in loft hygiene, if the names of his best pigeons are any criterion - the "Rotten Ulens". These birds were often suffering from wet eyes, discharging wattles, etc., and many fanciers objected to their birds travelling in the same panniers. Still, with such disadvantages, his birds had always to be reckoned with (I got much of this information from M. Janssens and M. Stassart). His birds went to make the Vekeman family. M. Vekeman purchased them in 1889 at Ulens dispersal sale.

The Ulens blood must exist in a large number of lofts because at Vekeman's sale many of his birds went to such distinguished fanciers as Hansenne, Wegge, and Grooters.

M. Vekeman seems to have been a collector of racing pigeons rather than a fancier who was interested in the racing side of the sport. Like many others, he owed much of his success to his loftman, M. Beernaerts, who was a very good fancier. This old loftman had also an ancient family of pigeons which mould well with the Ulens.

Among many distinguished fanciers who did well with the blood were M. Pittevil, M. Salsmans, M. Dardenne, M. Ruhl, M. Carpentier, etc. With regard to the colour, it is interesting to note many silvers and silver Cheqs. were present, also mealies and red cheqs. The eye was often pearl and the head was well developed.

The birds were medium size or under and were usually well feathered with rich silky feathers. The Ulens blood is known to have had an affinity with the Wegges, Grooters, and Van Schingens."

TCC Lofts - Racing Pigeons - Mike Taylor

Chas. Heitzman's "Hei-Choice"

301's pedigree can be traced back to Heitzman's "H" pair bred by Lewis Curtis, and is direct son of "Hei-Choice". A gift from Tony Paszterko to Mike Taylor, this cock bird lived into it's 25th year.

Hei-Choice as shown in Chas. Heitzman "Sion" Reference Book.

1029 is Grand Son of Heitzman's "Hei-Choice", Bred by Tony Paszterko and another "SUPER" gift to Mike Taylor.

Hei-Lew as shown in Chas. Heitzman "Sion" Reference Book.

Hei-White as shown in Chas. Heitzman "Sion" Reference Book.

Note: Tony Paszterko & Bob Parks also purchased Heitzman's "High-Pockets" to ensure Hei-White's gene pool locked in.

Hei-Doyle as Shown in Chas. Heitzman's "Young Bird Training Methods" Book.

TCC Loft - Racing Pigeons - Mike Taylor

Beginner's Guide to THE CANADIAN SPORT OF RACING PIGEONS

A short introduction to the sport of Racing Pigeons, written by Tim Mason, endorsed, and distributed by the CANADIAN RACING PIGEON UNION INCORPORATED. I purchased a copy for $2.99 at Edwards Farm Store, 1574 9th Line, Innisfil, Ontario L9S 3Z1, Phone (705) 436-2749. Every Racing Club, and Combine should make these booklets available to interested persons. This booklet can also be downloaded on the C.R.P.U. website.

http://www.canadianracingpigeonunion.com/

TCC Loft Moves to Barrie

Decade in Review Barrie Advance / Innisfil Journal, Thursday, DECEMBER 24, 2009, depicts Innisfil's land transfer plight. TCC Loft is moving (Not Physically) to Barrie on January 1, 2010 through annexation. In 1989 we chose to move to a rural setting in Innisfil. Now 20 years later, Barrie will sustain its growth & artificially balance its books by gobbling up 2300 hectares of Innisfil farm land. The City of Barrie, and Ontario Government will argue that it is reducing rural sprawl. However, Innisfil and other rural communities will continue their development plans to sustain services. We're not looking forward to this move, nor its future cost!

TCC Loft - Racing Pigeons - Mike Taylor

Tony Paszterko's Foundation HOFKENS Sire

Tony purchased two cocks and one hen directly off Campbell Strange's "813" SON PORTUGESE, a gift cock from Reverman. Tony built his foundation HOFKENS around 3383 which is responsible for several combine and Derby winners.

TCC Loft - Racing Pigeons - Mike Taylor

DMG - the immune booster!

dimethylglycine, or vitamin B15

Call it what you want....it reduces the effects of stress and increases racing performance. Can it be used against adenovirus? Do a little research on natural products this winter.

Yesterday's Paszterko SIONS Today - Part 1

Tony Paszterko's SION passion is just as strong today as it was in the 1970sThe very best of Heitzman Sions were purchased directly and indirectly from Charlie. At one point, Charles Heitzman told Tony that he couldn't give him anything better then what he already had in the Utopia, Ontario loft. Big name Sion flyer's like Chic Brooks, John Garzoli, and VL Janson sourced birds through "CANADIAN SION LOFT - TONY PASZTERKO"

Tony continually looked for outstanding Sion blood lines to cross into his family, and only added "IMPACT" pigeons to the breeding loft. Each one of these additions to the loft has a story, but lets start with his "870" foundation family.

Tom Williams of Owen Sound, Ontario, bred CU-57-2344, a powerful Blue Bar White Flight Cock with a Blue Violet eye sign. Tony says this is the best bird I ever owned, and he was sire to my "CHAMPION 870", 16 x 1st. 2344 included the Best of Heitzman Sions down thru "the 1052 Silver" and "Morning Glory" lines. Cronin & Zon's "Darkie" also shows up in 2344's pedigree.

MORNING GLORY as shown in Sixth Edition of Chas. Heitzman "Sion" Reference Book.

Tony mated his Blue Violet eye cock with CU-66-598 Red Chequer to produce his "CHAMPION 870". This hen shows up in most of Tony's Sion pedigrees, and she produced other winners for Tony and close friend Joe Matys. Looking through 598's pedigree is like looking at a "Who's Who" Champion Breeders list, Ernest Giovannoni, Edwin Lang Miller, Charles Heitzman, and local breeders, Sam Marshall, and Gordon Markle. Champion Pigeons closely related to 598 include; Falcon, 451818, 4323, Lexington, Fayette, Old 51, and Impact. These were the Best Derby & Long Distance Pigeons of the day! Tony Paszterko's 870 lines were built on a solid performance foundation as can be seen below.

OLD 51 as shown in Sixth Edition of Chas. Heitzman "Sion" Reference Book.IMPACT CU-53-2877 Bred by Gordon Markle, 1st 209 Miles, vs 251 Birds, 55 Lofts, and Winner of $1,300.00, as reported by the ARPN January 1954.Ernest Giovannoni, Riverview Lofts, Napa, Calif.

1965 BIG ALL AMERICAN AWARD as reported by the Racing Pigeon Bulletin August 22, 1966

451818 as shown in Sixth Edition of Chas. Heitzman "Sion" Reference Book
Today's Paszterko Sion - TCC Loft - Racing Pigeons - Mike Taylor

Borden Pigeon Racing Club 1971

Borden Pigeon Racing Club Award Dinner 1971

Front (Left to Right) Tony Paszterko, John Marshall, Robert Vieira, Jack Lewis

Back (Left to Right) Cliff Reeves, John Pfeiffer Jr, Mike Taylor, Joe Matys Jr, Joe Matys Sr, Lawrence Hawton, Mike Simo, Larry Lewis, John West, Sam Marshall, Reg Flemming

TCC Loft - Paszterko HOFKENS

TCC Loft - Mike Taylor

New to TCC Loft - Hub Jongen

Imported by Stonehedge Lofts. "A lovely hen, the Sire is Van Loon down from the 954 and the Dam is Van Loon and Meuleman. This mating is responsible for Winners! The Meulemans are from Hub's original Foundation birds."


1856680 will be paired with Tony Paszterko's "China Cock" CU 00 S/C 373, of Klienen & "De 16" lines, Sire to 1st Combine, 2nd Combine, and 3rd Overall in China International race!

TCC Loft - Racing Pigeons - Mike Taylor