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By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau Pottawatomie County farmer/stockman Glenn Brunkow entered the Capital Plaza Hotel in Topeka with his hair askew and his demeanor a bit dampened. In less than 10 minutes Brunkow was slated to speak on international trade and its impact on Kansas. He quickly walked into the Sunflower Ballroom, shrugged off his hectic morning on the farm and shifted into the advocacy-for-agriculture role. His eyes twinkled, he flashed his trademark Brunkow grin and headed for the stage to greet the other members of the Kansas Farm Bureau-sponsored panel on trade. In his opening statement to the more than 80 Kansas Press Association (KPA) members gathered for their annual meeting, Brunkow told them, “Trade is the lifeblood of Kansas farmers and ranchers. Without trade, we’re unable to market nearly half of the crops and livestock we produce.” Speaking of ag production, Brunkow farms with his father north of Wamego. The family operation consists of soybeans, corn, wheat, hay, a cow herd and a small flock of sheep. The fifth-generation farmer/stockman crawled out of bed early that (Continued on page 13)

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The morning of my brother’s wedding in September of 2007, my Dad, Nelson Lee was in the ER facing a possible cancer diagnosis. A few days later it was confirmed, and Dad was diagnosed with an aggressive form of tongue cancer. He went through a major tongue reconstructive surgery, radiation and chemotherapy treatments at KU Med for the next year. He was never able to eat solid food after the surgery, but he never complained. You see, Dad saw his cancer diagnosis and survival as a wake-up call from God. He wasn’t the same man before the cancer. He was truly thankful for every day God gave him on this earth and wanted to share that with everyone around him. In 2014, Dad felt led to give back to the community that supported him during his cancer journey. He called his brother Levi, who is a catfish farmer from Mississippi, and started eagerly planning his first (Continued on page 16)

Safety Stop Information courtesy of Kansas Farm Bureau's Safety and Ag Ed Division Taking Good Care of Animals is Taking Care of Business Whether it’s helping a cow have a calf in an ice storm on your birthday or checking on your pigs before you eat breakfast, caring for animals has been at the core of what farmers do every day and have for generations. All animals have basic needs, like food and water, health and quality of life. Livestock depend on farmers for everything – 24/7 – and it’s something farmers don’t take lightly. Farmers and ranchers choose to work with animals because they enjoy it. Caring for animals properly is simply a matter of doing the right thing. There are also many solid business arguments for treating animals well. Contented animals are more productive animals and lead to higher quality food products.

Kansas 4-Hers get experience, first-hand look at state government TOPEKA, Kan. – More than 300 Kansas youths stormed the Statehouse Feb. 18-19 to get an upclose look at how government works and how they can become leaders for positive change in their communities. The young people, ages 13-18, were participating in the annual Citizenship in Action program, hosted by Kansas 4-H Youth Development, to give teenagers an opportunity to see how to make their voices heard when important decisions need to be made. “The kids are having a good time, and they’re discussing issues that are relevant to them and that the legislature is actually debating in session this year,” said Sarah Keatley, Kansas 4-H event coordinator who helped organize this year’s event. “They are getting to experience what their legislators go through on a daily basis.” Keatley said 327 youths attended CIA this year, the most in its’ nearly two decades of existence. “I think what’s important is that students do real-world learning and they learn the process of what happens in state government,” said Kathryn Haffner, a senior at Kansas State University who is the collegiate adviser for the Kansas 4-H Council. “Also, something that is really amazing is that there are legislators who come and watch them debate and hear what they have to say. “Even though most of these kids are not yet of age to vote, they still get their opinions heard by their legislators, which is something huge,” Haffner said. “That doesn’t happen for every youth in the state.” On Sunday evening, the teens separated into the Senate and House of Representatives chambers to debate three issues that Kansas legislators’ also will be debating during the 2018 session: gun control on college campuses; hands-free driving in school zones and construction zones; and labeling of genetically modified foods. In a mock legislative session, Eli Redington, a freshman at Newton High School, introduced a bill in the House to require hands-free driving in Kansas school zones and construction zones. “When we started making the bill, we were really confused where to even start, but we knew that we couldn’t allow people to be driving and texting and using distractions in a (Continued on page 22)

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The Covered Dish: Faux Lasagna After a warm holiday in Florida, with my family, its back to work we go. Our resort in Orlando was beautiful and it’s wet my appetite for more ‘holidays.’ The men in our group enjoyed the Daytona 500, and I absorbed a day of coffee, steam saunas and relaxation. Now, that’s my kind of vacation! If there was a downside it was driving through big cities like Atlanta! Next time we will find a road that skirts ‘way’ around this metropolis! After returning home I’ve been in the ‘chill’ mode, just trying to relax more, before I go back to work to-morrow. In every home there’s a time when you want to pull together a fast and filling meal. This week I’m sharing exactly what my family is having for supper tonight. Add a salad and vegetable to

this faux lasagna and you’ve got a more than adequate dinner. As versions go there are lots of different ways to create a faux lasagna. In some recipes you cook the ravioli before putting the dish together. I wanted to keep mine as quick and easy as possible. You will note I used the ravioli frozen and didn’t boil it first. When a recipe is supposed to be easy I like to keep it just that way. It could be glorified by using a ricotta & egg mixture layer, mushrooms & onions and a variety of cheeses. Cheese ravioli could be implemented and fried Italian sausage sprinkled within. The cost of this dish can be kept fairly low by purchasing the ravioli when it’s on sale, same thing with the spaghetti sauce. Making the

Faux Lasagna 2 bags (18 oz. each) frozen sausage ravioli 2 jars (23 oz. each) spaghetti sauce

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sauce from scratch is even smarter on the budget. Cheese, I just start grab-bing bits and pieces of cheese, in the refrigerator, that needs to used! One question I am frequently asked is: ‘Do you eat out on vacation?’ The answer is very little, unless it’s a cruise! We stay in a condo where I can cook. I like to have enough supplies on hand that folks can make sandwiches and salads for lunch. Then I’ll do the morning breakfasts

and dinners. We ate out one evening and I just cringed because it was such poor quality. When I travel I also cook a great deal in foil pouches so the clean-up is low. The ‘star’ meal this time was baked salmon, broccoli and carrot in a foil steam and a lemon/ basil rice pilaf. Grandpa Ed commented that if you paid for our wonderful dinner, in a restaurant, it would probably run around $120.00 for the six of us. Actually the best meal out on the road occurred, on the way

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all I have to pack are menu ingredients. Many times I just purchase things after we reach the destination. Other times it may be in the ice chest, ready to go. This will be a busy first week back at work. Nothing like jumping in with both feet and hitting the road running. Silver Dollar City opens on Wednesday, March 14th. Start making your plans to come visit us at the culinary school. Simply yours, The Covered Dish. www.thecovereddish.com

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home, at a ‘Cheddar’s’ restaurant. One saving grace on our trip was the number of ‘Love’s’ that we encountered. You could get gas and enjoy wonderful coffee and donuts, at the ‘Dunkin’ Donut shop, inside the ‘Love’s. As a big coffee lover this was right up my alley. One thing I did, after we got home, was to make a permanent dry kitchen box. Mine contains things like spices, coffee, teas, flour, sugars, utensils, paper plates and dry bouillon. I know it’s ready and

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23 ounces Bertolli Rustic Cut Roasted Garlic Marinara Sauce 6-8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive 1/2 cup small diced onion oil 1/4 cup white wine (optional) 1 pound whole-wheat linguine 3 ounces baby kale 8 ounces sliced cremini Parmesan cheese mushrooms Heat oven to 350° F. In 3-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, heat sauce. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken, skin-side down, and cook 3-5 minutes, or until skin is crisp and deep golden-brown. Turn chicken over and cook 3-5 minutes until goldenbrown on second side. Remove chicken from skillet, leaving fat in pan. Set aside skillet to be used later. Add chicken to sauce in Dutch oven in single layer, skin-side up, with skin just above surface of sauce. Cover and bake 40 minutes. Begin to boil water for pasta. Remove cover from Dutch oven and cook in oven 10 minutes. Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain. Heat reserved skillet and fat over medium-high heat; add cremini mushrooms and onions; saute until lightly browned. Deglaze with white wine, if desired, and cook until dry. Add kale to mushrooms and toss gently to wilt. Remove Dutch oven from oven and gently transfer chicken to large plate. Add pasta to sauce in Dutch oven and stir gently to coat. Place portion of pasta in pasta bowl and make well in middle. Spoon mushroom-kale mixture into center of well and top with one piece of chicken. Shave Parmesan cheese over dish to finish. Spoon polenta into serving dish and make a well in middle. Place mushroom-kale mixture in well. Top with marinara sauce and one piece of chicken.

Grilled Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 6

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, divided 6 large red, yellow or orange bell peppers, top 1/2 inch removed and seeded Heat grill to high.

In medium skillet on medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add pasta; cook and stir 2-3 minutes, or until light golden brown. Stir in broth and 1 cup sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook 4 minutes, or until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in cheese, almonds and 1/4 cup mint. Brush outsides of peppers with remaining oil. Grill 4-6 minutes, or until crisp tender and lightly marked on all sides, turning frequently; cool slightly. Place peppers in center of 12-by-12-inch square of heavy duty foil. Bring sides of foil up and shape foil around each pepper, leaving tops open. Shape foil into stable base to secure peppers firmly. Keep upright while grilling. Fill each pepper with 1 tablespoon sauce and about 3/4 cup orzo mixture. Grill peppers 8-10 minutes, or until filling is heated through. Remove from foil. Warm remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mint before serving with warmed sauce. To prepare peppers: Heat oven to 400° F. Prepare orzo mixture as directed but do not grill peppers. Fill raw peppers with orzo mixture and place on foil squares. Bring sides of foil up and seal tops to fully enclose each pepper. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet and bake 20-25 minutes, or until peppers are soft and filling is heated through.

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LAND AUCTION SW KINGMAN COUNTY 160 Grass & CRP 3 Miles South St. Leo, Ks SW/4 Sec. 27-T29S-R10W SAT. MARCH 31-10:30AM SELLER: Lonah Laymon Estate KINGMAN REAL ESTATE kingmanksre.com

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Allie's team took the court for the last time on Saturday. The ended up in 4th place. They ended the season 2 4. Overall they really enjoyed them-selves and improved their game. Several of the girls are fifth graders and they will be ready to play next season. Allie will be a seventh graders so she will play at the school and not in the rec league. She has already commented that she misses practice. I guess she will just have to practice her piano

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instead. Weston and Allie went out to cousin Levi's house. They played hard all afternoon. On the way home Weston was so tired that he fell asleep on the way home. He hasn't done that in a while. Addie enjoyed going to Rock Springs Camp this last weekend for 4-H ambassador train-ing weekend. Luke got me a Cricut maker for my birthday and now I need to figure out how to operate it.

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---------West Central Missouri Farmland For Sale 967 Total acres *90% Tillable 150,000 Annual Cash Rent Contact Brad Brown * 318-680-7809 bbrown@brown realtyco.com Seller is a licensed real estate agent ---------Farmstead with 100 Acres, North of Little River, $315,000. For More Details Call Cody w/Hayden Outdoors Real Estate at 785-735-4895 ---------80 ACRES CRP, north of Limon. Rural American Realty. Call Emery 785-656-2756 or Tami, 719-651-0515 -----------

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1280 ACRE FARM IRRIGATED, DRYLAND, CRP & GRASS SW KANSAS; S16, Se/4 Of 9, S/2 Of 10, Nw/4 Of 15, Ulysses, KS 67880. United Country Stutzman Realty & Auction LLC  620-356-1954 -----------------3,078+/- ACRES FARM IN THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE, TEXAS COUNTY Guymon, Oklahoma 73939. United Country Stutzman Realty & Auction LLC  620-356-1954 ----------------2,839 ACRE IRRIGATED FARM LAND & FEEDYARD - WESTERN KANSAS Grant and Morton County KS, Ulysses, KS 67880. United Country Stutzman Realty & Auction LLC 620-356-1954

AKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES ($800) These puppies will be ready to go home on March 24. They are playful, protective, and train very easy. Up to date on vac. & worms. Dam is blk/tan, Sire is blk/slvr, both have American bloodlines with strong pedigree background, $800 ($400 deposit). For more information please call 316-641-6579

Pasture Wanted NEEDED: PASTURE FOR cows and calves or Fall calving cows. Phil Robinson, 785-456-3952 ---------WANTED: GRASS and care. May 1 to November 1 for up to 150 pair. Call AJ 785-623-3011

-----------MALTESE, MI-KI YORKIES, MORKIES YORKIE-POOS, AKITAS POODLES & MALTI-POOS Facebook - Lovealot Kennels 620-213-1490 ---------Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Puppies, For More Information Please Call 785-792-6281 ---------Border Collie Puppies for sale $350 316-519-9958

Livestock BUFFALO WANTED. ALL Classes, any quantity. 402-694-9353 ---------QUALITY STOCKER and FEEDER CATTLE, 100% Black or mixed, whatever fits your need. Fred Marley, 812-852-4061. ---------45 Angus 2nd calf bred spring calving cows. 3 & 4 year olds. 918-625-5689

Pets For Sale “The Good Doing Kind” Abundance of light weight old crop green East Texas calves. These cattle are cheap. Call for quotes. 800-328-3433 ---------Non-Registered Black Angus from Final Answer, Net Worth, and Resource. From $2000 up. 620-546-4256 GREENSBURG ---------CATTLEMEN High Quality Green Nebraska & South Dakota Calves & Replacement Heifers 400-750 lb. and yearlings 650-1000 lbs.; In load lots to suit the most particular buyer. Satisfaction Guaranteed. HEINRICHS CATTLE CO LLC Bryce Heinrichs. O 402-365-7670 C 402-768-8107 ---------L D Angus Ranch Bulls, Pick now for Spring delivery. Larry Davisson. 620-200-4867 PLEVNA ---------MAINE ANJOU BULLS & replacement heifers, Call 580-334-3439 580-824-1041 WAYNOKA, OK ---------25 Head Of Ultra Black And Brangus Bulls, 18-30 Months Old, Calving Ease Bred For Disposition. Breeding Brangus Since 1967 - Free Delivery valleyviewranch vvr.com 816-387-7322

31 Fish & Fries Ollie’s Smkd Pork Close at 2:30

104 EAST MAIN • ARLINGTON • 620-538-4711 Hours: M-F 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM SAT 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Closed SUNDAY

ATTN: REMODELERS/FLIPPERS!!! BUILDING MATERIAL AUCTION

DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2018 AT 10:00AM

LOCATION: 1207 S. HOOVER RD, NEWTON, KS PREVIEW: FRIDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2018 FROM 4:00-7:00PM Luxury Kitchen Cabinet Sets, Tile/Laminate/Hardwood Flooring, Light Fixtures, Tools, Ceiling Fans, Vanity Tops, Backsplash Tile, & MUCH MORE! 10% Buyers Premium.

Housekeeper – FT and PT

You may email your resume to [email protected] or you may apply on our website at www.thecedars.org.

Full Time Maintenance

We have a full time opening in our Maintenance Department. The Successful Applicants must live within 20 to 25 miles of McPherson and have experience in HVAC and electrical. Must be willing to share on call duties.

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We are looking for a part time driver to help in our transportation department. This position would work one day a week, share on call duties and work other days as needed. We are accepting applications for:

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Apply in person or on our website at www.thecedars.org. We are located at 1021 Cedars Drive McPherson, KS 67460 The Cedars is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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EMPLOYMENT/OPPORTUNITIES Hiring Dependable People; Apply In Person. 415 W. 2nd Hutchinson. Preferred Roofing & Guttering, LLC. ---------BRANCH MANAGER for Progressive Home Health & Hospice Agency, Newton, Kansas. RN or LPN preferred. Apply Progressive Home Health & Hospice. P 316-691-5050 F 316-691-5304 jobsprogressivecare.com ---------Colwich Gardens Assisted Living CMA’s needed for 12 hour shifts, Days and Nights, Fulltime & PRN Print application on-line at ColwichGardens. com Or stop by to fill out application 300 East Chicago, Colwich, Kansas 67030 316-2601034 if you have questions. ---------Grain, Cattle, and Ag drainage operation, HELP WANTED. Send resume / inquiry to Agdrain4ks@gmail. com Peck, Ks ----------

CDL DRIVER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY. Hazmat a plus. CDL class A or B. Must be willing to work 50 plus hours a week plus weekends. Responsibilities include: Truck maintenance, truck driving to and from job, operating equipment onsite, some heavy lifting, paperwork and miscellaneous other duties. 620-200-4822 Leave message if no answer. MCPHERSON

JON HAJNY TRUCKING Need full time OTR truck driver 2500 to 3000 miles per week. Class A CDL required, current medical card, must have 2 years’ experience. Great pay & home time weekly, $1000 incentive bonus every 6 months, Christmas bonus, holiday pay, paid vacation. Trucks less than 3 years old & APU’s on most. Trucks are owner operator spec. Contact Jon at 785-738-8493 ---------MILLSPAUGH FARMS is seeking a mechanic to rebuild 3 JD 9650 Walking Combines. 620-482-6271

Drywall Systems Inc., one of the premier drywall subcontractors in the region, is expanding the office in the Kansas City, Topeka and Manhattan area and is looking for residential drywall finishers and texture applicators. We have a very strong presence in the state of Kansas and a solid reputation in the drywall industry. It all starts with quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction which start with our employees. DSI has been established since 1988 and focuses on building relationships and providing excellence in everything we do. This person need to have drywall residential finishing experience and reliable transportation. We offer a competitive benefits package, health insurance, dental insurance, short and long term disability, and 401K company match, vacation and holiday pay. Drywall Systems Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Help Wanted

Sandstone Heights is seeking a Full time ACNA 2-10 shift and RN 2-10 shift and every other weekend. Please call 620-897-6266 to inquire or stop by Sandstone Heights and check us out.

440 State Street - Little River, KS 67457 620-897-6266 Sandstone Heights has openings in our Assisted Living Cottages.

We provide assistance in accordance to individual needs. Rent includes full access to 24-hour nursing with medication administration and monitoring and, all Sandstone Heights activities, such as shopping trips and exercise class. We provide three home cooked family style meals delivered to the AL dining room. It also includes laundry appliances in the AL building, weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal, and a reserved parking space in front of the cottages. Extra amenities provided are an emergency call system, security locks and cameras in parking lot and community living areas, kitchenette, handicap accessible bathrooms, and all utilities including television/internet are included.

Farm Employee Looking for person to help with all aspects of crop farming and also some cattle work such as feeding. Duties would include helping with tillage, planting, harvesting, haying, irrigation, and maintenance. Experience and references required. Wages based on experience. 316-644-2238 VALLEY CENTER, KS ---------CATTLE/FARMING Operation, near Great Bend, Kansas, needing full time help. Job will consist of processing, doctoring and feeding cattle along with general farm work and daily maintenance duties. Pay based on experience. 620-923-6149 ---------Sandstone Heights is seeking a morning and evening part time dietary aide/cook. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, have reliable transportation, and will comply with mandatory drug testing. Apply in person at 440 State Street, pick up an application from the business office, or call 620-897-6266, and ask for Linda Paris. ---------Sandstone Heights at 440 State Street in Little River, Kansas is seeking a full time RN, 2-10 plus every other weekend shift. Also full time CNA both 1st and 2nd shift. Applicant must be dependable and caring. Please stop by for an application, see our website at sandstoneheights. com fill out and mail the application, or call for an interview. Ask for Kelli or Cynthia. 620-897-6266.

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Drivers, Class-A CDL: Increased Pay And New Trucks!! Dedicated Routes! No CDL? No Problem! Call Swift Today! 855-292-2945

CDL Drivers: COMPETITIVE WAGES, per diem, Benefits. Salina-based company. stepdeck, van or grain. Call 785-476-5076. Home most week-ends. ---------CITY OF SALINA hiring several positions. EXCELLENT BENEFITS! Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov ---------The City of Anthony is accepting applications for a full-time Electric Department Lineman.  High school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license required.  Excellent benefits.  Call  620-842-5434 or go to www. anthonykansas. org for job description and more information.  Open until filled.  Anthony is an EOE.

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I remember: Do you stand "in awe?"

By Doris Schroeder I Remember As the years are mounting up in the lives of hubby and me, I like to sometimes think back to happy moments in life that will forever make me “stand in awe!” The newspaper on Sunday had a smaller paper enclosed in it with an article about feeling awe in life may be the secret to health and happiness. I got out my concordance and read Psalm 33;8 “Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.” It started me thinking...there have been many times throughout the years when I felt awe-inspired by something God did in my life. That summer night in August of 1936 when our neighbors took me to my Aunt Martha’s for the evening because my 6-year-old sister, Luella, had been shot by the neighbor boy. When my dad came to pick me up, he looked so sad. I didn’t quite understand it and when he told me she “was in heaven,” I felt happy and awestruck that she could go but I had to stay. As the years went by, I looked forward to the time I could go too. I enjoyed attending Kindergarten at Allen School and the teacher talked in a gentle voice but taught us important truths. One day when one of the students

made fun of a student of another race, she told him in no uncertain terms that was not to be done. She played a hymn on the piano when we took our naps and I felt secure. We moved to my dad’s family farm when my grandparents moved to the town of Buhler. I loved it and my mom and dad said they were going to give me a baby sister. They named her Carol Jean. I loved baby sitting and explaining the complexities of life to her and she took it all in. My dad’s cousin, Ike, and his wife Stella, came all the way from California to Kansas to talk my dad and mom into moving to California for awhile. Mom told me how wonderful it would be and it was. I would always find a church to go to Sunday School and kept trying to find out how I could go to heaven, too. We moved four times and finally came back to Kansas, arriving at my grandparents house on Christmas Day of 1942, during a snowfall. We were back on the family farm and I enjoyed two wonderful sisters who were the country school teachers at different times, ...Mary and Esther Willems. They had the Rural Bible Crusade come to our school and have us memorize 500 Bible verses. I finally understood how I could be saved. I asked Jesus into my life and really became awestruck because now I knew I would go to heaven. We moved back to Hutch and as the 9th grade came around I was determined to attend Buhler High School...which I did. I loved it, took singing lessons, speech and dramatics and worked

as co-editor on the school paper. In the process of living in Buhler, I got acquainted with John, we dated and fell in love gradually, and got married two weeks after I graduated high school. We went to Colorado on our honeymoon... neither one of us had been there before and it was like a dream come true. We loved the majestic mountains and pine and fir trees. Our two children, John and Judy came along and we all enjoyed our Colorado vacations each summer. We were given the opportunity to rent a lovely cabin near Woodland by Wanda Walsh and felt like it was a taste of heaven. God led us into the carpet business (Schroeder’s Floor Fashions} and though there were ups and downs, we enjoyed it. One year the wife of Fred Pauls, a carpet distributor, talked her husband into taking trips to different places in the world. The only way he would go was if he could take his clients with him. We enjoyed trips to Mexico, Hawaii, Spain, Italy, St. Thomas, etc., sometimes also taking our children with us. It was beyond any of our expectations and we enjoyed meeting people from all parts of the world. Much as we enjoyed the different places, would we want to live at any of them? Absolutely not. Would we want to live in any other state or town for that matter? Absolutely not! God has put us here and unless He changes his mind, we are here to stay,,,at least until He calls us

home to heaven where He is preparing a place for those of us who have

accepted Him. We love the town of Hutch where you can

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(Continued from page 6) you want...you can enjoy the Hutch News every morning, placed on your front porch by the door, you can converse with the town people at any time and be respected as you do them. What more awe-inspiring thing could we ask? Doris loves to hear from you at [email protected]

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Livestock JENSEN BROS. Sale- Thursday, March 1, 2018, 1:00 at the ranch. 100 Hereford Bulls . 20 Replacement Heifers* Calving ease Bulls *Performance Bulls *DNA Enhanced EPD’s. Free Delivery. Kevin & Shelia Jensen, Courtland, KS. 785-374-4372, home. Kevin’s Cell: 785-243-6397. JensenBros.net. [email protected] Performance counts because POUNDS PAY $$$ -------------------High quality black Simmental bulls for sale. Priced right. Good blood lines. 316-323-8777

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Central Livestock 811 N Main South Hutchinson, Kansas 67505 Saturday, Saturday, March 3, 2018 1st Saturday of Every Month Tack Sale at 10:00 A.M. Horse Sale at 1:00 P.M. Randy Smith: 620.200.7971 Earnie Schenker 417.309.9352 Central Livestock: 620.662.3371 www. central livestockks.com Facebook.com/ CentralLivestockHorse

Bulls & Females For Sale Registered Angus Cattle bred A.I. for: Feed Efficiency/ Fertility/Growth Nelson: 620-727-5415 2 miles south 1 ½ west of Yoder 30 -18 month old Sim & Sim Angus Bulls; 80 Registered Bred Heifers, Sim Angus; 100 Registered Sim Angus Heifer Calves, 150 Yearling Bulls, BULL SALE MARCH 17. Kirk Dickinson 785-735-4347 888-603-2855 ----------

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Janssen Red Angus Silent Auction March 17 Yearling Red Angus and Sim Angus bulls Good selection of heifer bulls, performance and combination of both. Strong maternal traits, above average carcass genetics all with a quiet disposition. Semen tested & ultra sound data. Call for a catalog or visit the website. Call for a catalog: Jack 620-824-6426 (H) 620-562-7041 (C) Travis 620-824-6492 (H) 620-562-8361 (C) Geneseo, Kansas www.janssenredangus.com Seedstock Producers with a commercial focus.

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JASON JAGELS 402-364-3191 | PRIEFERT ANGUS 402-768-3527

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CCC Bull Sale Sat. Mar 17th - 1 PM Meal 11:30 AM Colby Community College Farm Beef Unit Breeds represented: SimAngus, Gelbvieh, Balancers Angus, Salers and Charolais Jori Steele-1255 S. Range Colby, KS 67701 785-460-5465 • 307-399-9655 email: [email protected] Live on DVAuction.com ---------Black Angus Fall Bred heifers. AI to GAR Unassisted (+14 CED). Cleanup by GAR Prophet sons (+16 CED) and Comrade son. Calve Aug 10, for 45 days. Mark Spare: 620-635-0541

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Livestock Whitetail deer farm, bucks, does, fawns, superior genetics for sale, for info & to visit farm, 6 miles North of Elk City, Donnie Jordan, 580-225-5367 580-339-0669 ---------POLLED HEREFORD Bulls: 12-24 months old, performance data available. Brannan and Reinhardt ~Bison, Kansas~ 785-387-1846, email [email protected] kansaspolled herefords.org/bandr ---------HONEY BEES FOR SALE: now taking orders for 3-lb packages. Rowan’s Honey Shop. 620-478-2210 620-478-2275 ---------Polled Hereford Bulls. Bred for Complete Performance. Fertility Tested and Guaranteed. DETTKE FARMS, Marysville Ks. Andy Dettke 785-268-0423 Brian 785-562-6257 ---------POLLED HEREFORD BULLS: 2 yr. olds Low BW, Performance & Fertility Tested, Guaranteed, Free Delivery Available Matt Stucky, oakcreekph.com 620-386-0989 HESSTON, KANSAS ---------10 Simmental/Angus bred heifers. Calving February 20th. Extra nice set of quality, gentle heifers. 1100-1200 lbs. 316-323-8777 ------------------12 RED ANGUS BULLS 21 months old, Never Locked Up, Raised on Grass, Heifer & Growth Bulls, Semen Trich, Hoft Red Angus. 785-472-3734, 785-472-1033 ELLSWORTH ---------Two year old Registered Red Angus Bulls for Sale - fertility tested, good disposition. 620-672-6934 or cell: 620-770-0593 ---------Registered and Crossbred one year old Red Angus Heifers for sale. All shots. 620-672-6934 or cell: 620-770-0593 ---------Good quality Red Angus and crossbred 4-H Steer and Heifers FOR SALE. 620-672-6934 or cell: 620-770-0593 ---------15 Cross-bred cows, start calving Feb. 20. 620-491-2301

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45 Red Angus, 3-5 years, bred spring calving cows. 918-625-5689 ---------ROGERS 3 & B, LLC, 538 East D Ave, Kingman, KS. Cargill Cattle-Horse-Goats Mineral, SmartLic Tubs, Bulk Pellets/ Feed, Net Wrap, Bag Salt and Blocks, Nutrena Dog Food $23.00/bag. 620-532-5862, 800-595-3919, Susan Rogers 620-532-1548 & Jason Brannan 316-734-4377. ---------Gelbvieh and Balancer Bulls. All AI Sired. Red and Black. Myron Miller 620-314-0537

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MLM Gelbvieh. Bred & Fed with the Commercial Man in Mind! Open House & Private Treaty KickOff Sale March 5, 2018. at the Ranch. Selling: Yearling Bulls *100% Polled *Purebreds *Red Black Balancers. MLM Gelbvieh, Marlin Meyer, 824 Road 3000, Superior, NE 68978. Bull videos at gelbviehbulls.com. 402-879-4976 mlm68978@yahoo. com -------------------Gelbvieh and Balancer Females, Breds, Pairs and open heifers. Myron Miller 620-314-0537 ----------

Polled Hereford Bulls 21 months old, semen checked Good dispositions, Good EPD’s. 316-796-1977 ---------REGISTERED POLLED HEREFORD BULLS. Yearlings and 2 yr. olds. Good disposition, balanced EPD’s, fertility tested, Ultrasound data available. Guaranteed. S&S Farms. Jeff Smith 620-480-4694 cell. WINDOM ---------Chicks and hatching eggs for sale. Bielefelder, a German auto sexing breed. beautiful, dual purpose. NPIP Call or text 620-727-5009 ----------

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www.centrallivestockks.com Call today to consign your cattle Feed and water pens available for early arrivals 620-662-3371 Office or 620-727-0913 (Matt Hoffman) Hay Sale- Every Tuesday at 9:00a.m. Cattle Sale- Every Tuesday at 10:00a.m. Hog/Sheep/Goat Sale- Every 3rd Saturday Horse/Tack Sale every 1st Saturday

Sat., Mar 3rd-Horse & Tack Sale Tues., Mar 6th-Cattle & Hay Sale Tues., Mar 13th-Calf/Yearling Special Sat., Mar 17th-Hog/Sheep/Goat Sale Tues., Mar 20th-Cattle & Hay Sale Tues., Mar 27th-Holstein Special

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Stucky Ranch annual PRoduction Sale . WedneSday, MaRch 14, 2018 421 ne 70th ave. . kingMan, kanSaS . 1:00 PM

Stucky SunriSe 6833 . 18872624

Stucky croSSBow 6850 . 18872931

GAR Sunrise x Final Answer CED +14 / BW -1.2 / WW +72 / YW +118 MB +1.17 / RE +.65 / $W +75.60 / $B +159.76

Black Granite x Final Product CED +4 / BW +3.4 / WW +81 / YW +133 MB +.62 / RE +.51 / $W +81.39 / $B +177.36

Spring Cove Crossbow x Final Answer CED +14 / BW -.4 / WW +64 / YW +121 MB +.75 / RE +.34 / $W +57.17 / $B +156.25

Stucky renown P6709 . 18895759

Stucky eiSa erica 6197 . 18872551

Stucky eiSa erica 5440 . 18541542

Selling 20 Sunrise sons!

SAV Renown x Bismarck CED +8 / BW +1.9 / WW +73 / YW +127 MB +.31 / RE +.40 / $W +74.44 / $B +140.41 Selling 25 Renown & Resource sons!

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Stucky Black Granite 6919 . 18872608

Selling 25 Black Granite sons!

GAR Sunrise x Consensus 7229 CED +6 / BW +1.6 / WW +66 / YW +122 MB +1.01 / RE +.61 / $W +64.62 / $B +152.69 Superior genetic value with outstanding phenotype!

Selling 18 Crossbow sons!

Baldridge Willie x MCC Daybreak CED -2 / BW +4.2 / WW +87 / YW +155 MB +1.02 / RE +.85 / $W +60.01 / $B +188.71 Sells open & ready to flush with a fancy Commando heifer calf at side!

SELLING 150 14-18 month old registered Angus bulls 30 yearling registered Angus heifers 6 2&3 year old registered Angus donor cows with fall heifer calves at side embryo packages sired by Basin Payweight 1682 & Jindra Acclaim

Sires include: GAR Sunrise . Basin Payweight 1682 . Spring Cove Crossbow . GAR Prophecy Connealy Black Granite . SAV Renown . SAV Resource . Baldridge Jennings . WR Journey 1X74 . Connealy Ten Fold For a sale book and more information email [email protected] www.StuckyRanch.com . Gordon Stucky . (620) 532-4122

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Long Winter Hair Obscures Horse’s Actual Body Condition Spring is more than two weeks ago, and many horse owners have noticed deterioration in their favorite mount’s body condition. “Long winter hair can often give the false assumption that certain horses are fat when they are actually thin,” according to veterinarian Dr. Thomas R. Lenz. Temperatures between 15 and 60 degrees F are considered energy neutral for horses. “Horses don’t need extra energy or calories to stay warm in that temperature

range,” said the senior director of Equine Technical Services for Zoetis Animal Health. However, this assumes that the wind is not blowing and the horse’s hair coat is not wet. “Both of these conditions increase the horse’s caloric needs,” Lenz added. When it’s cold, horse owners are reminded to focus on providing plenty of long-stemmed hay, preferably free choice. “Unlike grains, additional hay can quickly be added to a horse’s diet without risk

of colic or founder,” Lenz pointed out. An idle horse in comfortable weather eats 3 percent of his body weight in feed daily. “At least half of that should be forage,” the veterinarian explained. “Now toward winter’s end, give your horses a thorough going-over to make sure that the cold winter months have not taken a toll on body condition,” Lenz encouraged. “Pay particular attention to very old or young horses,” he added. Horses instinctively know when they need extra calories to increase body temperature and maintain weight, Lenz stated. “Unfortunately, most horses are on a fixed diet,” the horse spe-

Horses instinctively know when they need extra calories to increase body temperature and maintain weight.

cialist verified. “When additional calories are required to maintain body weight, they’re at the mercy of their owner to adjust the feed ration.” Don’t be deceived by woolly winter hair coats that can make a horse look fat, he reiterated. “During cold weather, horses that are not receiving adequate rations first burn stored fat and then protein

FARMERS & RANCHERS LIVESTOCK COMMISSION COMPANY, INC. Salina, Kansas (785) 825-0211

MONDAY - HOGS & CATTLE THURSDAY - CATTLE Total for the Week- Cattle: 4686 Hogs: 61 Steers Heifers 300-400 -- 300-400 -400-500 $190.00 -- $189.00 400-500 $165.00 -- $177.00 500-600 $185.00 – $200.00 500-600 $154.00 – $157.00 600-700 $170.00 – $182.00 600-700 $140.00 – $141.00 700-800 $150.00 – $153.00 700-800 $130.00 – $146.00 800-900 $136.00 – $145.00 800-900 $123.00 -- $134.50 900-1000 $130.00 -- $139.00 900-1000 Early Consignments for Thursday March 1st 165 black steers, northern origin, 850. 70 heifers, 2nd Rnd vaccs, long time weaned, off rye, 600. 20 steers and heifers, weaned 4 weeks, vacc, poured, 300-600. 15 steers and heifers, long time weaned, home raised, 400500. 70 black steers, off wheat, 775-800. 15 Red Angus/ Charolais Cross steers and heifers, long time weaned, home raised, vacc, 700-850. 59 black steers and heifers, home raised, weaned, vacc, 650-750. 35 steers and heifers, home raised, long time weaned, vacc, 600-800. 84 black steers, 875-925. 70 steers, home raised, vacc, 650-850. 60 black steers, no sort, 900-925. 50 steers, 750-850. 25 mostly black steers, long time weaned, home raised, 2nd Rnd vacc, Charolais Cross, 675-725. 8 black steers and heifers, long time weaned, home raised, open, 550800. 35 mostly black steers and heifers, 2nd Rnd vacc, long time weaned, heifers guaranteed open, 500-675. Early Consignments for Tuesday March 20th Special Cow Sale Heifer pairs 5/5 Balancer heifer pairs, Red Angus calves on side. 85/85 black heifer pairs, January and February calves, Angus calves, been worked. Replacement Heifers 30 black heifers, OCHV’d, pelvic exam, 750#+. Bulls 20 Red Angus bulls, 18 months old. Cows 15 young black cows, heavy bred. 25+25 pairs, 5-7 years old. Please Remember Consignments for the May 19th Horse sale must be in by: MARCH 1ST, 2018

Upcoming Special Sales at Farmers & Ranchers: Don Johnson Angus Bull Sale Monday, March 5, 2018 At Farmers & Ranchers Livestock, Salina, Kansas Selling 40 Yearling Bulls, 6 18Month Old Bulls, and 10 Open Heifers Semen Tested, EPDs, Performance information, Culled on Ease of Handling, Disposition, Moderate Birth Weight, And Growth. Sires Represented: SAV Angus Valley Plattemere Weigh Up RB Tour of Duty Connealy Guinness Sitz Investment MAF Tanker 23 VAR Discover Barstow Bankroll Don Johnson 785-536-4507 Dan and Linda Egger 402-910-3152 www.donjohnsonangus.com Focus on Real Beef Bull Sale Saturday March 10th, 1pm At Farmers & Ranchers Livestock, Salina, Kansas Selling 70 Yearling to 2 Yr. Old SimAngus, Angus, and Red Angus Bulls From: Lonesome Creek- Darren Schrag620-381-3640 Flaming Livestock- Tim Flaming-

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620-382-4894 T O Ranch- Terry Ohlde- 785-747-6554 Advantage Angus- Lee Holtmeier785-747-7007 Real world power with real world numbers that encompasses the original fundamentals of beef production. We recognize the importance that efficiency, actual pounds, lower annual cow costs, fertility, and longevity have on an operations bottom line, It’s simple, It’s Real Beef! Wheatland Farms Angus Production Sale: Tuesday March 13th- 12 Noon At Farmers and Ranchers Livestock, Salina, Kansas Selling 100 Head: 70 Service-Age Bulls, 25 Fall Cow/Calf Pairs As well as Select Bred and Open Heifers Featured Sires Include: Baldridge Command, Baldridge Willie Y34, Basin Payweight 1682, Connealy Black Granite, HA Cowboy Up 5405, Hoover Dam, KCF Bennett Absolute, KG Solution 0018, KM Broken Bow 002, PA Full Power 1208, Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36, RB Tour of Duty 177, SAV Final Answer 0035, SAV Bismark 5682, EF Commando 1366. Contact For More Information: Wheatland Farms- Larry Shippy 785-479-1725

Vaughan Family Ranch Annual Bull Sale April 7, 2018 @ 1:00PM

Farmers & Ranchers switched to LMA Online Auctions. Go to LMAAuctions.com

If you were an approved bidder on Cattle USA, your account has been switched over, please log in using the same email and password. If you were just a user watching on the internet, not approved to bid, you will have to create a new user account to watch online at LMAAuctions. com Having Trouble Logging in or Still Have Questions? Please call 1(800)821-2048

Special Cow Sales Tuesday March 20th Tuesday April 17th Tuesday May 1st

Spring Spectacular Catalog Horse Sale

Friday May 18th- Rope Horse Preview- 1pm Friday May 18th- Ranch Horse Competition- 6pm

Saturday May 19th- Spring Spectacular Horse Sale- 10 am Consignments Due by March 1st

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For a complete list of cattle for all sales check out our website at: www.fandrlive.com "Where Old Fashioned Trust & Hard Work Form A Package That's Tough To Beat." Mike Samples - Manager (785) 826-7884 Moblie Kyle Elwood - Asst. Manager Auctioneers: Kyle Elwood, Andrew Sylvester, Rusty Taylor

Dr. Thomas R. Lenz, D.V.M., M.S., is a past president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and has been a lifelong advocate for the welfare of the horse.

from muscle tissue to fuel daily activities,” Lenz said. Initially, fat reserves stored along the ribs, crest of the neck and rump are used. “Then the muscles in the neck, shoulder and hindquarters are sacrificed,” Lenz explained. “So when trying to assess body condition on a winter-coated horse, run your hands over the horse’s back, hips and ribs to determine if he is losing weight. “If you are uncomfortable estimating weight loss through palpation, use a weight tape to check the horse’s weight,” Lenz advised. “Keep in mind that hay, not grain, is the best feed to help a horse generate body heat,” Lenz said. “The heat of digestion from five pounds of extra hay will raise the average horse’s core body temperature 1.2 degrees for nearly four hours,” Lenz detailed. Forage is digested in the horse’s large intestine through bacterial fermentation, which not only provides nutrients but also generates heat. When faced with cold weather, many

horse owners tend to keep their horses’ hay intake constant while increasing the grain portion of the diet. “Although grains are very calorie dense and work well to fatten a horse, they are low in fiber and generate little heat,” Lenz said. A pound of corn contains 1,800 calories, while a pound of oats contains 1,500. So, additional grain provided in the fall will add a layer of fat that serves to insulate the horse and does help him retain heat, Lenz pointed out. “Good-quality hay should be the foundation of any equine diet and the first component to be increased to generate heat or regain body condition,” Lenz emphasized. “If a horse continues to lose weight on hay, add grain to increase the caloric supply,” the veterinarian advised. “Remember that the sudden addition or increase of grain in a horse’s diet, especially of corn or barley, can cause colic or founder, so add grain slowly over several days,” Lenz concluded.

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A House Is Not A Home

Riding Hard By Lee Pitts I read somewhere that people move every seven years; I think mostly to show their friends that they’re moving up in the world. We’ve lived in our home for 35 years now and I’m not going anywhere because I finally know where everything is. We’ve just now got the kinks worked out. Indians would say “I’m drunk on chimney smoke” because all I want to do is stay home. Ours is not a house that Architectural Digest will ever feature, but it’s ours. It may be a bit dusty but at least

it’s our dust. No bank owns it. By no stretch of the imagination can it be called a “trophy home.” We have no granite countertops, Wolf Range, media room, wine cellar or even a wine shelf, but we’re happy in our home, and make no mistake, ours is a home and not merely a house. A house is a commodity. It’s a structure made from bricks and sticks that doesn’t become a home until someone has lived in it long enough to know its eccentricities. Whereas a house is merely a building, a home is a residence, retreat, resort, and refuge all rolled into one. You turn a house into a home by filling it with your own stuff, by recording the height of your kids on the door molding, spilling some

beer or beans on the carpet and by turning the rocks on the fireplace black with your own smoke. Over the years our home has become what real estate agents call “dated.” When guests enter they don’t know if they’ve walked into a home or a dusty museum. Whereas some folks are minimalists, my wife and I are maximalists. There’s not a piece of furniture in our home under 50 years old and old calendars, western art, spurs, rusty barb wire and branding irons are everywhere. There’s so much rust hanging on the walls my wife doesn’t know if she should dust or sandblast. Every item tells its own story. Some folks say that “stuff” doesn’t bring happiness but if that’s the case why am I smiling as I sit at my great-grandma’s desk while looking at Grandpas’s old saddle? Having said all that, I must admit when our house hit 30 it started falling apart, so we embarked on a total

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remodel, which to us meant adding more antique spurs, miniature anvils, and my friend Phil’s cowboy etchings. If I seem a little bit cranky lately it’s because we’ve also been painting our house. We’re doing our best to spur the economy and we’ve got blisters on our VISA card to prove it. We’ve reroofed, re-carpeted and re-wallpapered. We’ve repaired cracks, replaced linoleum with wood, changed curtains and washed some windows for the first time. We haven’t gone crazy by any means but let me tell you, stylishness sure does cost a lot. We still don’t have a widescreen HD TV or hot tub, but we have purchased several new “smart” appliances, so now I’m not even the second smartest in my home. We bought most of our appliances from Sears when we built our house and many of them have never been replaced. When we told the salesman at Sear’s that our refrigerator was 30 years

old he nearly fainted and said our new one would self-destruct in eight. He looked lost when we told him we DIDN’T want an ice maker. Out of 50-floor models, he found two that fit that description. But he said they’d cost more. I wonder, why should it cost more for less? I felt like a traitor when I drifted into the appliance section in Home Depot recently where I was met by an inferior decorator who wanted me to do a complete major makeover. I told her I was just looking for a refrigerator but she tried to sell me one of

everything in the store, including a garbage disposal. I explained that I was of the belief that as long as something is working it shouldn’t be replaced. And my wife said she didn’t need a new garbage disposal because her’s was efficient and cheap. “What brand is it?” the astonished salesman asked. “Duroc,” my wife replied. From the quizzical look on the lady’s face I could tell she wasn’t familiar with the brand. wwwLeePittsbooks. com

WOODY RANCH ANGUS 19TH ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE SALE

Sunday March 11th 1:30 pm at the ranch Bernard, Ks

Wheatland Farms Angus Production Sale • Selling 55 Angus Bulls Falls & Yearlings sired by SAV Renown, Capitalist, Conquest, Greeley and Tour of Duty • 6 Charolais Bulls sired by Easy Blend & WC Benell

• 15 Registered Angus Pairs with January and February 2018 calves by HA Cowboy, Rampage, Sydgen Fate & ICC Payraise View catalog and videos online at www.dvauction.com Scott Woods 785-792-7024 • Harold Good 785-488-8571 www.woodyranchangus.com • [email protected]

Noon • Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Company, Salina, KS

100

D A E H L SE L

70 Service-Age Bulls

Basin Payweight 1682 – Featuring his progeny

25 Fall Cow/Calf Pairs Select Bred and Open Heifers

Featured Sires Include: Baldridge Command Baldridge Willie Y34 Basin Payweight 1682 Connealy Black Granite HA Cowboy Up 5405 Hoover Dam KCF Bennett Absolute KG Solution 0018 KM Broken Bow 002 PA Full Power 1208 Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36 RB Tour of Duty 177 SAV Final Answer 0035 SAV Bismarck 5682 EF Commando 1366

With Special Guests: Hedgewood Prairie, Monty Morrill and Shaver Angus

Wheatland Farms

Larry Shippy 1446 1100th Ave • Hope, KS 67451 Cell (785) 479-1725

For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Manager, TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, PO Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Phone: (816) 532-0811. Fax: (816) 532-0851. E-Mail [email protected].

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FSA Updates USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018 FSA today announced that starting Nov. 1, 2017, farmers and ranchers with base acres in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) safety net program may enroll for the 2018 crop year. The enrollment period will end on Aug. 1, 2018. Since shares and ownership of a farm can change year-to-year, producers must enroll by signing a contract each program year. The producers on a farm that are not enrolled for the 2018 enrollment period will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs for the 2018 crop should crop prices or farm revenues fall below the historical price or revenue benchmarks established by the program. Producers who made their elections in previous years must still enroll during the 2018 enrollment period. The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a substantial drop in prices or revenues for covered commodities. Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain and sweet rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. For more details regarding these programs, go to www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. For more information, producers are encouraged to visit their local FSA office. To find a local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov. ________________________________________ CRP Participants Must Maintain Approved Cover on Acreages Enrolled in CRP and Farm Programs Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) participants are responsible for ensuring adequate, approved vegetative and practice cover is maintained to control erosion throughout the life of the contract after the practice has been established. Participants must also control undesirable vegetation, weeds (including noxious weeds), insects and rodents that may pose a threat to existing cover or adversely impact other landowners in the area. All CRP maintenance activities, such as mowing, burning, disking and spraying, must be conducted outside the primary nesting or brood rearing season for wildlife, which for Kansas is April 15 through July 15. However, spot treatment of the acreage may be allowed during the primary nesting or brood rearing season if, left untreated, the weeds, insects or undesirable species would adversely impact the approved cover. In this instance, spot treatment is limited to the affected areas in the field and requires County Committee approval prior to beginning the spot treatment. The County Committee will consult with NRCS to determine if such activities are needed to maintain the approved cover. Annual mowing of CRP for generic weed control, or for cosmetic purposes, is prohibited at all times.

USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage Sponsored by in 2018 FSA today announced that starting Nov. 1, 2017, farmers and ranchers with base acres in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) safety net program may enroll for the 2018 crop year. The enrollment period will end on Aug. 1, 2018. Since shares and ownership of a farm can change year-to-year, producers must enroll by signing a contract each program year. The producers on a farm that are not enrolled for the 2018 enrollwww.agloan.com ment period will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs for the 2018 crop should crop prices or farm revenues fall below the historical price or revenue benchmarks established by the program. Producers who made their elections in previous years must still enroll during the 2018 enrollment period. The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and offer a safety net to agricultural producers when there is a substantial drop in prices or revenues for covered commodities. Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain and sweet rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. For more details regarding these programs, go to www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. For more information, producers are encouraged to visit their local FSA office. To find a local FSA office, visit http://offices.usda.gov. ________________________________________ CRP Participants Must Maintain Approved Cover on Acreages Enrolled in CRP and Farm Programs Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) participants are responsible for ensuring adequate, approved vegetative and practice cover is maintained to control erosion throughout the life of the contract after the practice has been established. Participants must also control undesirable vegetation, weeds (including noxious weeds), insects and rodents that may pose a threat to existing cover or adversely impact other landowners in the area. All CRP maintenance activities, such as mowing, burning, disking and spraying, must be conducted outside the primary nesting or brood rearing season for wildlife, which for Kansas is April 15 through July 15. However, spot treatment of the acreage may be allowed during the primary nesting or brood rearing season if, left untreated, the weeds, insects or undesirable species would adversely impact the approved cover. In this instance, spot treatment is limited to the affected areas in the field and requires County Committee approval prior to beginning the spot treatment. The County Committee will consult with NRCS to determine if such activities are needed to maintain the approved cover. Annual mowing of CRP for generic weed control, or for cosmetic purposes, is prohibited at all times.

Auction Calendar

2/28/2018

Wichita

ANTIQUES – FOUNDRY EQUIPMENT – TOOLS – SHOP EQUIPMENT

Bud Palmer Auctions

http://www.palmerauction.com

2/28/2018

St. John

Building on Main Street

Hamm Auction & Real Estate

https://s3.amazonaws.com

2/28/2018

Kingman

925 Acres in 6 tracts

Floyd Auction & Real Estate

http://www.floydsells.com

2/28/2018

Kearney

Special Calf & Feeder Auction

Huss Livestock Market, LLC

http://hussauction.com

3/1/2018

Garden City

Farm Machinery & Equipment

Larry Johnston

http://www.larryjohnstonauction.com

3/1/2018

Courtland

Livestock Auction

Jensen Brothers

http://www.jensenbros.net

3/2/2018

Wichita

FRIDAY NIGHT AUCTION!

Bud Palmer Auctions

http://www.palmerauction.com

3/3/2018

Winfield

FURNITURE * GLASS * POTTERY * LAMPS * PICTURES * CLOCKS * QUILTS * PRIMITIVES

Ken Patterson/RH Auctions

http://www.rhauctions.com

3/3/2018

Concordia

2004 Kawasaki 4010 Mule with only 85 hrs, 50V Moby lette Motorcycle, (Boat) Glastron early 1960’s fiberglass boat

Kearn Auction House

http://www.kearnauction.com

3/3/2018

York

Estate Sale

Green Realty and Auction

http://www.greensells.com

3/3/2018

Portis

Coin Auction

Wolters Auction and Real Estate

http://www.woltersauctionandre.com

3/3/2018

Linn

2 - 80 Acre Tracts of Washington County, Kansas Land

Raymond Bott Realty & Auction

http://www.bottrealtyauction.com

3/3/2018

Medicine Lodge

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Nixon Auction & Realty

http://www.nixonrealty.com

3/3/2018

Bucklin

Equipment Auction

Kirk Bros. Auctions

http://kirkbrosauction.com

3/3/2018

Newton

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLE; GARAGE & YARD

Auction Specialists

http://www.auctionspecialists.com

3/4/2018

Smith Center

Guns, Ammo, Beer Signs

Stortz Auction Company

http://www.stortzauction.com

3/4/2018

Winfield

FURNITURE * GLASS * POTTERY * LAMPS * PICTURES * CLOCKS * QUILTS * PRIMITIVES

Ken Patterson/RH Auctions

http://www.rhauctions.com

3/5/2018

Pratt

240 +/- Acres of Pratt County Land

Hamm Auction & Real Estate

https://s3.amazonaws.com

3/5/2018

Salina

Saline County, KS Farmland Auction - 149.12± Acres

Crossroads Auction

http://www.uccrossroads.com

3/6/2018

WaKeeney

160 Acres SOUTHWESTERN GRAHAM COUNTY, KANSAS CROPLAND FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION

Hamit Land & Auction, Inc.

http://hamitauction.com

3/7/2018

York

SEMI-TRACTORS / VEHICLES, TRACTORS / COMBINES / HEADS

Green Realty and Auction

http://www.greensells.com

3/7/2018

Isabel

Selling 70 Registered Angus Bulls

Poland Angus Ranch

https://polandangus.com

3/7/2018

Tulsa

Monthly Consignment Auction

Enlow Tractor Auction

http://www.enlow66.com

3/7/2018

Kiowa

Home features 1,176 sq. ft. of living area, has 2 bedrooms and one bath - Appliances and Furniture Stay with the House

Hamm Auction & Real Estate

https://s3.amazonaws.com

3/9/2018

Wellington

Approximately 290 ACRES River Bottom Land Offered in 3 TRACTS

Ken Patterson/RH Auctions

http://www.rhauctions.com

3/9/2018

Wichita

FRIDAY NIGHT AUCTION!

Bud Palmer Auctions

http://www.palmerauction.com

3/9/2018

Phillipsburg

Selling 80 +/- Acres of Phillips County Cropland and Grassland in two tracts

Hamit Land & Auction, Inc.

http://hamitauction.com

3/10/2018

Effingham

Consignment Sale

Hoffman Auction Service

http://www.thenewsleaf.com

3/10/2018

Garden Plain

Personal Property Auction

Hillman Auction

http://www.farmandhomeks.com

3/10/2018

Mead

Farm Sale

Kirk Bros. Auctions

http://kirkbrosauction.com

3/10/2018

Newton

There are 23,000 marbles

Auction Specialists

http://www.auctionspecialists.com

3/10/2018

Copeland

Farm Machinery

Larry Johnston

http://www.larryjohnstonauction.com

3/10/2018

Wichita

Farm Machinery Consignment Auction

Gene Francis & Associates

http://genefrancis.com

3/11/2018

Smith Center

Coins, Antiques & Collectibles, Furniture & Household

Stortz Auction Company

http://www.stortzauction.com

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BOB’S TREE CUTTING

Courage to Hope for Healing & Growth

INSURED AND FREE ESTIMATES

BOB BLACKBURN OWNER/OPERATOR 301 S ORCHARD ST ARLINGTON, KS 67514

620-960-0373

[email protected]

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Individual , Couples & Family Therapy

J.B. AG SERVICES LIME HAULING & SPREADING END DUMP TRUCKING • Arlington, KS JOHN BEILER 620-960-3039

Four Branches Therapy & Wellness LLC www.fourbranchestherapists.com 316-613-3995 11828 W. Central, Ste 104 | Wichita, KS 67212

D&S PASTURE CLEARING & MOWING 601 East Main Pretty Prairie, KS 67570 www.prairiesunsethome.org

Phone 620-459-6822

Dump Truck, Skid Loader, Wheel Loader, Excavator, Dozer

C Winn Trucking 620-583-0360

Call Dan

620-200-7254 Wilhite Truck Sales & Parts, Inc. USED AND REBUILT TRUCK PARTS NEW AND USED TIRE SALES SEMI TIRE REPAIR

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Steve Isenberg Phone 620-585-6573

Inman, KS 67546 [email protected]

www.horschtrailers.com 620-545-7292 H&R BLOCK Jo Wiebe Master Tax Advisor 29W2nd Hutchinson, KS 67501 Tel 620.662.5321 [email protected] www.hrblock.com

BOOKKEEPING • PAYROLL • TAX & ADVICE

Sun Improves Cowman’s Outlook “Don’t tell anybody, the sun’s shining.” The Sunday morning comment brought promise and brightness to the past week of weather gloom. “Those cows and calves need it bad.” That’s a fact as well, considering all of the predicaments bovine mommas seem to get into during inclement conditions. Nice days go by with no or few calves then when cold, snowy, wind come so do cows’ birthing instincts. Twin calves mean double the income to outsiders looking in, but in reality that’s more typically twice the

problems. Late afternoon sharpest shrillest blizzard-like day of the week, proven-producing cow dropped baby twins. They were wet, shivering, nearly freezing. While with maternal knowledge, the cow was still disoriented considering two instead of one. Mothering impulse did take hold as she started licking one calf so it became more aroused with life bellowing softly. Nearby twin gets colder closer to freezing by the minutes. Satisfied the baby being nurtured by momma will be fine, cow fore-

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orphan, due to remaining outside in the continuing terribly cold wet conditions. Still, the warmed-up baby took on a few milk gulps with promise of improvement by morning. Despite optimism the orphaned calves would thrive, both deceased within a day. Top it off; another older, skinnier cow wasn’t taking care of her baby such it was brought inside for care. Efforts are underway so the momma who lost her twins will serve as foster mother. No end to dilemmas for cowmen, but sun sure helps. Reminded of Habakkuk 3:4: “His brightness is like the sunlight. He has bright rays flashing from His hand, with the sun’s splendor the hiding place of His power.”

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600 HEAD BLACK replacement heifers, Montana origin, ready to go. Cell 785-673-9589 ---------HONEY BEES FOR SALE: now taking orders for 3-lb packages. Rowan’s Honey Shop. 620-478-2210 620-478-2275 ---------Polled Hereford Bulls. Bred for Complete Performance. Fertility Tested and Guaranteed. DETTKE FARMS, Marysville Ks. Andy Dettke 785-268-0423 Brian 785-562-6257 ---------POLLED HEREFORD BULLS: 2 yr. olds Low BW, Performance & Fertility Tested, Guaranteed, Free Delivery Available Matt Stucky, www. oakcreekph.com 620-386-0989 HESSTON, KANSAS

February 28, 2018 (Continued from page 1) Friday morning, Feb. 9, before heading to the KPA meeting in Topeka. Brunkow had livestock to feed and his sheep were lambing. One of the ewes struggled to give birth and the stockman called his veterinarian to help. As soon as the vet arrived, Brunkow laid out the situation facing the momma ewe. Committed to speaking on the trade panel, Brunkow left the vet with his father and daughter to help and headed east. Talk about commitment… Brunkow firmly believes his farm organization is the most powerful voice for Kansas agriculture whether farmers and ranchers are lobbying elected officials in Topeka or Washington D.C., educating fourth graders on his family

Page 13 farm or addressing newspaper editors across Kansas about the importance of trade. And while Brunkow headed to the KPA meeting, the situation back west on his farm had deteriorated. He learned the news in a phone call from his daughter a few minutes before he arrived in Topeka. Fortunately, the first lamb out of the ewe lived. However, the second was lodged sideways and died during the birthing process. A third lamb died as well. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” Brunkow says. “I knew we were in trouble, but I never imagined there’d be three lambs. So, I never even thought about the prospect of losing two babies.” Losing livestock of any kind represents one of the

worst experiences that can occur on a farm or ranch. Like other stockmen, Brunkow looks at his stock every day he’s on his family farm. He checks on their health, food and water. The stockman also looks to see how they’re progressing. Their condition. “It’s an emotional attachment you have when you raise cattle, hogs, sheep, whatever you have in your operation,” Brunkow says. “These livestock live with you day in and day out. You’ve raised them from the first day they hit the ground until they’re producing calves or lambs in your herd. It’s a passion.” And it’s constantly changing. Every day is a new day filled with challenges and successes. Still, Brunkow looks forward to these oppor-

tunities. Like the rising sun, the Pottawatomie County stockman wakes up and looks forward to these opportunities. He’s excited about his livestock. He knows they rely on him to care for them. They’re part of his life just like speaking on behalf of his vocation. Brunkow speaks to people about his crop and livestock operation because he’s committed to doing so. As a spokesperson, he’s willing to do more, because it’s who he is. John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.

Livestock Registered Charolais Bulls & Charolais Red Angus Cross Bulls. BBB Charolais. 785-672-4145 ---------Bar S Ranch Annual Production Sale March 9th, 2018, 12:30 AT THE RANCH N. OF RUSSEL, KS. *100 2 yr. old and yearling, Angus Bulls * 40 Yearlings & two year old Charolais Bulls *10 Yearing Red Angus Bulls *150 Commercial Open Heifers *20 Commercial Angus Spring Bred Heifers Ken Stielow 785-483-9733 David Dickerson 785-483-1454 Free Delivery in KS of Reg. Cattle Free Boad on Bulls Until 4/15 BARSANGUSRANCH.com ---------Entire herd of meat goats for sale, call for pricing. 620-664-7178 ---------BLACK SIMMENTAL, ANGUS and SIM/ ANGUS BULLS/ PRIVATE TREATY SALE starts MARCH 10th. All tested. Ready To Work. Superior Beef Genetics - Missouri Division 417-214-0290 ---------Registered yearling gelbvieh and balancer bulls. Black and red. Albers Gelbvieh, Cunningham, KS 620-243-3047 ---------100 FANCY REPLACEMENT Heifers 735-750#, 1-iron, $1,200/obo; 140 Black Angus 1-iron, $1,375#, middle age cows, bred black Angus for March calving, $1,200/obo. 800-428-2855; Cell 308-530-1144 ---------10 Black 1st calf heifer pairs w/fall calves, bred back. $2500. 4 Black 1st calf heifer pairs, spring calves. $2200. 620-654-8231 ---------Home Raised First Calf Heifer Pairs, AI’d to “Profit Builder”, start calving Jan 10February, available for pick up March 15, Black Angus, Red Angus, Gelbvieh. Darrin Eck. 620-532-6259 ---------For Sale: Registered, straight Egyptian, Arabian mares. Preservation breeding. Please call 316-772-2091 ---------BETSCHART RANCH Limousin and LimFlex bulls, DNA and PI tested, most homozygous polled and black, semen checked, ready to turn out. 620-635-2539 evenings. Cell 620-635-5711

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Those responsible By Tony Woodlief Since the day Cain raised a rock to Abel’s head, men have been about the business of slaughtering one another. Oceans of blood spilled and still something pierces our innermost hearts when it is a child who does the killing, when his victims are other children, when his motive seems nothing other than to fill up his small corner of the world with suffering and despair. No matter how grim your view of humanity, surely you can see that none of us were crafted for this. And yet here we are, and the usual interests are having their shouting match in a graveyard. The NRA wants to protect your sacred right to own a 60-round magazine. Movie stars with armed guards want to disarm your grandmother. Psychologists want to make sure you don’t stigmatize mental illness. Health advocates want to unseal the medical records of mass shooters to see how many were using psychotropic drugs. Gun nuts want to arm the teachers. The teachers want someone to disarm the nuts. And on, and on, until all we who aren’t burying a child this week forget. That is, until we see the familiar pictures on cable news in a month, or three, but almost certainly when school is in session, because we’ve come to a place where children seek to explode the

Farm Machinery 130 Blk&BWF repl hfrs 700 lbs 39 Blk&BWF 3-6 bred cows Mar10May25 200 Blk Ang 1st calf pairs Feb-Mar calf Apr del 50 Blk Ang 1st calf pairs Mar calf May del If you’re looking for something give us a call If you have to market, give us a call or on the web www.bredcows wrightlivestock.com ------------------600 HEAD BLACK replacement heifers, Montana origin, ready to go. Cell 785-673-9589 ---------Standard donkeys & India Blue Peafowl for sale 316-841-2977

flesh and organs of as many other children as they can before a SWAT team sends them into the abyss. I used to have answers to all the world’s problems. Now I can’t even conjure the right questions. I think the question here is: How do we stop this from happening? But also: How does a child come to this? And maybe, if I follow the reasoning of Rabbi Heschel, while I am not guilty, how am I responsible? And I think that’s what irks me about

all the positioning and graveyard shouting: the underlying avoidance of responsibility. The implicit call for someone else to do something. Believe me, I’ve got a long list of stuff other people should do to make this world better, but the moment I lose sight of what I can be doing, I become complicit in the world’s despair. I become complicit by

becoming complacent about the little portion of creation given me to shepherd, to make better or worse. Friends, I wish I could end with some tidy advice. But my God, I don’t know where to begin and where to end. Never lose your sense of horror at news like this, might be one piece. Send a note to someone you know is hurting, might be another. I don’t know what you should do,

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February 28, 2018 but I want to believe you do, because I want to believe we aren’t wired for destruction, that inside us, unless we’ve scorched it past all feeling, is a heart inclined toward

love. All we need do, is muster the courage to act on it while there’s still time. To not forget, while we’re pointing fingers at the guilty, our own responsibilities.

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17th Annual Tree Festival Saturday April 7, 2018 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Sedgwick County Extension Education Center - 4-Hall & on the Grounds 7001 W. 21st Street North (at Ridge Rd.) Wichita, KS 67205 Sponsored by Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and K-State Research & Extension - Sedgwick County Healthy Trees for the Urban Environment Trees are an investment in our landscape,

for both financial and aesthetic reasons, and choosing, planting, and maintaining the best trees for our local conditions is important. Tree Fest will feature information on choosing, planting and maintaining trees that provide an important element for our quality of life and that are well-suited for our area of Kansas. Tree care professionals will be on hand at the 2018 Tree Festival to share their advice on these topics, and more, on Saturday, April 7,

Call Geri Keimig for a free

demonstration 316-440-1000

www.allergyreliefofkansas.com

290 ACRES Land Auction Sumner County Land Friday, March 9, 2018 at 7 PM Raymond Frye Building in Wellington

Approximately 290 ACRES River Bottom Land Offered in 3 TRACTS North of Oxford, East of Belle Plaine ~ 40th AVE N & VALLEY RD Jones Family Trust

2018 at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 21st and Ridge Road in Wichita. Seminars include appropriate topics for both the homeowner and commercial audience. Plant vendors from around the region will have unique trees and plants for sale. Admission is FREE. Seminars and Demonstrations include: Seminars in 4-H Hall: Homeowner Decisions on Tree Selection and Placement-Bob Neier Planting and Maintaining a New Tree-Dr. Jason Griffin The Importance of Mulching-Matthew McKernan What’s Wrong With My Tree?-Tim McDonnell, Kansas Forest Service Demonstrations by Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: Composting 101 – Bison Room for lecture then out to Demo Garden for Demonstration Pruning Roses (south of 4-H Hall entry) Tree Planting, Mulching and Watering Demonstration

ANNUAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 10:02 A.M. SITE: York County Fairgrounds

Hwy 81 & Hwy 34 Interchange go 1 1/ 2 miles East, York, Nebraska Lunch by JW’s Catering. Restrooms by Pieper’s Pottys.

Rep photo SEMI-TRACTORS / VEHICLES * EQUIPMENT * TRAILERS * TRACTORS / COMBINES * SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS * POWER UNITS * IRRIGATION * LIVESTOCK * MISCELLANEOUS * NEW TREES * LUMBER Log onto www.GreenSells.com for complete listing, terms and pictures. Starting at 12:32 p.m. - Online bidding for some items available through BidCaller.com Contact Ross Ronne, 402.366.7818 for more info. GEORGE LAHNERS FIRST TRUST & MULTI-PARTY, OWNERS

Tree Pruning and Pruning Tools A Pancake and Sausage Breakfast ($5) will be available, there will be a craft for children, and Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer your tree and gardening questions.

Livestock 63 red and 32 black hided 700lbs. Certified Red Angus Open Heifers. Excellent quality, good disposition, 1-iron Montana origin. $1250. Contact Cole Buffo 620-393-5990. Jetmore, KS ---------Limousin & Limflex Bulls for sale. 620-386-4341 Moundridge ---------Std donkeys for sale, near Wichita India Blue peafowl for sale 316 841-2977 ---------(70) 3 year old- broken mouth fall calving cows, will guarantee the preg, call for pricing. 620-380-1093 -------------------I BUY & SELL ALL TYPES OF HORSES, AND HORSE EQUIPMENT. 620-382-6432 NEWTON ---------Excellent Young Virgin Angus Bulls, Correct for 1st Calving, $1700. Delivered Free In Volume. 785-421-5706, 785-421-8311 Trexler’s Hill City Kansas. ---------Harriman Santa Fe(Bob) Forage Balancers, SmAngus Bulls, females, large selection, top of the breed, sales every day, fescue genetics, #1 Active Balancer bull for MbEPD 1.36 & Feeder Profit Index EPD 122.09 (#1) (feedlot performance, carcass merit), Prophet BOO6 (1316506) is also CREEPD 20. Montrose, MO 660-492-2504 bharriman39@hotmail. com, www.bhsf.us

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HEREFORD BULLS, pasture raised, Line one, good dispositions and pigment. Fast Herefords. 806-202-7717 GUYMON, OK. fastherefords.com

Livestock Equip BRUTE CATTLE EQUIPMENT *Crowding Tubs *Wedged Alleys *Fencing & Gates *Loadouts *Hydraulic Squeeze Chutes. 402-693-2221 www.dodgemfg.com ---------Tractor Tire Feedbunks, Contact Corey 800-295-3345 ---------New 12ft. Feedbunks Delivery Available Tilt Wall Silos www.finleybuildt. com ATWOOD, KS. 785-626-3282 ---------GOOD USED Gestation farrowing nursery, finishing, used HOG Equipment, outdoor hog feeders, and reconditioned, repainted, photos and delivery. 605-251-1133

TANK COATINGS. ROOF COATINGS. Available for METAL, composition shingles or tar roofs. We also manufacture tank coatings for concrete, rock, steel, galvanized or mobile tanks. Call for our free catalog: VIRDEN PERMA-BILT CO. 806-352-2761 www.virden products.com Tire Livestock WaterTanks from Earthmovers. Endurobrandlivestock.com

Rossville, Ks 785-231-8397

---------Cattle guards, pipe racks, portable feed bunks, oil field rods & tubing. 785-623-7024

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TITAN WEST CATTLE HANDLING EQUIPMENT. For added value get the BEST HAY MOWER (only 5 moving parts, no gearbox) at the BEST price or the no-till FORAGE DRILL (6in spacing $1100/ row). Tigerco Dist. www.aitchison.co.nz or www.tigercoinc.com 800-432-4020 ---------BULK TANKS-USED DAIRY EQUIPMENT. Buy-Sell-Trade. 800-844-5427 ---------Heartland Tanks & Supply-Tanks made from used earth moving tires. Sizes from 6 to 13 foot. With or without steel bottoms. Full loads can be delivered anywhere in the United States. Guaranteed Best Quality & Lowest Price. Call Randy at 605-730-0550 or email tiretanks @zhvalley.com ---------ANGUS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE 4in. to 10in. -Up to 660 ft. lengths. Water, Manure, Oil, Feeder & Drag Hose, Hose Reels, Deutz Diesel power units w/6x6 pumps, hose fittings & clamps. email: [email protected]. 605-358-8621. Cell 605-460-6108 ---------ANGUS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE 4in. to 10in. -Up to 660 ft. lengths. Water, Manure, Oil, Feeder & Drag Hose, Hose Reels, Deutz Diesel power units w/6x6 pumps, hose fittings & clamps. email: [email protected]. 605-358-8621. Cell 605-460-6108 ---------HOLCOMB SCRAPER INC. *Forced Ejection Scrapers Direct hitch or dolly *Heavy Duty Feedlot Scrapers With or without chisels www.holcombscraper. com 620-277-2333

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VRBA ENTERPRISES CUSTOM Cattle back grounding. Feed Yard Fence installation. Cattle pens for rent. 402-650-8877 -----------Heavy Duty Hay Saver Round Bale Feeders; Yoder Welding. 620-465-2344

Small square, banded in 21 bales to bundle, Alfalfa, test results available. 316-217-6383 ---------Small Square Bales of Straw. 620-960-7386 ---------Alfalfa Wanted. 620-253-2661 ---------CRP MIXES Quotes for Winter and Spring planting. Free shipping, Feyh Farm Co., Alma, Ks. 866-765-3415 785-765-4681 Fax

OPEN POLLINATED SEED CORN $67, out produces hybrids for silage & grazing. Highly nutritious grain. 217-857-3377 Teutopolis, IL ---------**GRASS SEED: Iron Master, WW Spar, Plains, B-Dahl, Little Bluestem and many more. For best pricing call Moss Seed Company. 580-334-7842 ---------BUYING DAIRY QUALITY ALFALFA & GRINDING HAY, large squares and rounds, semi loads only 620-285-1278, 620-285-5100 LARNED ---------HAY SALE, SATURDAYS @ 10AM, 2147 E NORTHVIEW, MCPHERSON, KS. 620-755-2828 620-654-3898 ---------Glyphosate New Pride Soybeans approximately $30/Acre. Certified Jerry oats. Certified weed free straw. LibertyLink, Dicamba, Roundup Ready 2. 402-239-2858 www.thimmseeds.com ---------BUYER & SELLER of Milkweed Seed. Nutrition for Monarch Butterfly. Osenbaugh Seeds. Lucas, IA. 800-582-2788 john@prairieseed farms.com

Feed & Seed Looking for ALL TYPES, Rounds & Squares Dairy Hay. 620-655-0229 ----------

MOLITOR ANGUS 39th Annual Production Sale Saturday, March 17, 2018 – 1 p.m. at the ranch (11558 SW 90th St., Zenda) 5 mi. N. & 2 1/2 W. of Zenda, or 9 W., 9 S. & 2 ½ West of Kingman, KS.

Selling 110 Bulls and 40 Females

Performance * Calving Ease * High Carcass Traits * Gentle Disposition Traits

Main Herd Sires represented: Basin Payweight 1682, KG Solution 0018, LD Emblazon 999, HA Outside 3878, Black Granite, HAYNES Outright 452 and Basin Advance 3134. Catalogs available upon request or register for online bidding at www.dvauction.com.

MOLITOR ANGUS RANCH RICHARD OR MIKE MOLITOR 620-243-6335 Cell: (620) 243-3081 [email protected]

Livestock Servies Becker Farms Hay Grinding, William and Jamie Becker. 316-293-6116 Conway Springs, KS

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308 W Main • Haven, KS

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successful that they made it an annual event, with the proceeds from 2015 and 2016 going to the amazing organization, Hands of Christ. Dad was so passionate about this event and would talk about it for months leading up to it. Seven short weeks after his fish fry in 2016, Dad was unexpectedly called home to be with Jesus. What a humbling experience to have hundreds of people from the community tell you how your dad impacted their life in some way. We heard story after story of how he helped them, was always smiling, and bringing out the good in every situation. What a legacy he left for his children and grandchildren, to inspire us to walk in his footsteps. So we are honored to bring you Nelson’s 4th annual fish fry on March 9th! 423 AC in 4 Tracts, Sumner Co. KS TILLABLE | GRASS & POND | RECREATIONAL

AUCTION: Tues, March 13, 7pm Raymond Frye, 320 N Jefferson, Wellington KS

TRACT 1: 156± Ac SW of South Haven; NE/4 Sec 9-T35-R1W; 149 ac †llable, 7 ac grass; cash rent to Buyer. ELIZABETH ALTHOUSE TRUST, Seller TRACT 2: 78.6 Ac near Hwy 44 & S Argonia Rd; S/2 NE/4 Sec 20-T33-R4W; 75.6 ac †llable; 1/3 wheat crop to buyer; seller retains 50% minerals for 10 yrs. LONDA FISCHER, ALVIN WILLIAMS, KEVIN WILLIAMS, Sellers TRACT 3: 83.23 near Hwy 44 & Blackstone Rd; W/2 NE/4 Sec 30-T33-R4W; all †llable; 1/3 wheat crop to buyer; seller retains 50% minerals for 10 yrs. LONDA FISCHER, ALVIN WILLIAMS, KEVIN WILLIAMS, Sellers TRACT 4: 105± Ac east of South Haven; W/2 NW/4 Sec 21-T34-R1E; 29 ac †llable, 76 ac grass, pond, recrea†on site w/electric meter perfect for recrea†onal and hun†ng; 1/3 wheat crop to buyer. MICHAEL & TINA ANDRA, Sellers

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Allow teachers to bear arms Special guest writer of the Rural Messenger Dane Hicks is publisher of The Anderson County Review in Garnett, Ks.

Despite the expected cacophony from anti-gun groups which follows each tragic and now all-too common mass shooting incident in the U.S., it’s time for a federal measure

allowing the option for concealed carry by teachers and administrators in public school classrooms. It is, after all, first and foremost about immediate protection for the lives of students

and school staff. It’s also time for a hard look at the deficits in character among these shooters, the mental health conditions that affect them and the environment in public schools that

makes them such a consistent target of the young and deranged. But first comes protection – an area whose failure becomes tragedy and a billboard of horrid success for the sick loners who seek one final stage of power and vengeance. We hate to believe, even the most adamant among the gun rights crowd, that we now have to arm teachers and school staff to protect our schools. The proof is in the bloodshed we’ve already seen, and unfortunately, that which we will continue to see. The simple fact is that more guns in the right hands in the right place at the right time make people safer. The cliché is worn but still indisputable – the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. Executive authority in the presidency ranges wide enough to affect public schools at the local level, particularly when leveraged with contingencies to continue receiving federal dollars for school lunch programs, Pell grants for their states or even federal highway funds for state road departments. In various ways, there are teeth to put behind an executive order that would force local school districts to allow their teachers and administrators the option of concealed carry on campus. That act alone, with the publicity and 24-hour mainstream media hand-wringing which would result, would begin acting as a deterrent immediately – before any teacher made the actual decision to exercise the option to carry or not to carry. Suddenly facing the (italic) potential (end italic) of numerous but unidentified armed defenders in what was previously a certain free killing zone, the move would give pause to any prospective shooter because his chances of success would be reduced exponentially. Yet the loudest voice in the post-shooting arena is always that of the gun control advocates who themselves know that even their own solutions would

take decades to affect, even if successful against a constitutional defense from their opponents. Indeed, general statistics on gun crime in the U.S. are going in the right direction. In 1999, the year of the Columbine shooting, there were 28,874 shooting deaths in the U.S., reduced to 15,590 in the most recent annual statistics. In 1999 641,000 people were victims of gunshots – dropped to 70,000 last year. But the improvement in gun violence overall is no comfort to the broken hearts of the families of the victims of the Florida shooting or those previous. For them there is only helplessness and suffering and loss. America has to determine what is the reason for such anger and the desolation of soul that besets some young white men and motivates them for these atrocities. We have to determine what it is about public schools that helps turn teen boys into sadistic murderers, and why they so often target our schools to exact their diabolical revenge. But our first responsibility is their protection, and it is best carried out immediately by allowing teachers the option to be armed.

Feed & Seed PRAIRIE hay. 620-791-7571 ---------ROBERTS SEED INC. Non-GMO and Organic Seed and Feed Corn, Soybeans, Peas, Milo, SorghumSudan, Alfalfa, Clovers, Cover Crops, Pig, Goat and Chicken Feed Mixes Custom Grain Processing for 30 years. NCIA & KCIA approved 308-743-2565 www.robertsseed.com ---------3x4 squares of Shredded Corn Stalks and Wheat Hay. 580-651-4250, if no answer 620-428-5657. ---------Alfalfa hay wanted rounds or squares 620-804-1016 LARNED ---------Prairie Hay and Brome Hay. 620-794-1414 ---------4x5 round bales Prairie Hay. 620-899-1145 ----------

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DAMAGED GRAIN WANTED ANYWHERE We buy damaged grain any condition -wet or dry-

including damaged silo corn

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We have vacs and trucks

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800-205-5751 Hay Equipment For Sale 2009 Stinger 6500 Bale Mover, 10,400 miles, 872 hrs, ID# 500, 2002 Agco 4910 Square Baler, Approx. 50K Bales, ID#HL91242, 2008 2190 Massey Ferguson Square Baler, 15 Bales ID #HT91319, 2011 Darf Rake ID #59426. All Equipment Bought New, Shedded, Low Hours, Excellent Condition. 620-804-2989, 620-797-5103 2 Brand New AlfalfaGrass Seed Boxes. 620-672-2490 ------------Need to Stretch Your Hay, 160 Rye Straw, $18/bale. 620-694-9800

Farm Services Wanted: Salvage Farm, Oil Field and other scrap metals. 316-650-0327 MOUNT HOPE ---------YOUR PARTS REBUILT since 1960 316-200-1705 316-445-2285 ---------YOUNG’S WELDING. Brush Grabbers attach easily to loader arms and hydraulics to let you grab, pull, carry, lift & release to stack debris or load your truck. Specifications: Maximum Opening 65in. Available widths: 72in., 84in., 96in. Please call for pricing. youngsweldinginc.com 620-431-2199 CHANUTE, KS

Farm Machinery 1 Ton Chain Hoist; $50. 620-747-0756 -----------New Ford D shaped, 75 gallon fuel tank with straps. $1980. 620-747-0756 ---------------MAIZE PARTS for HESSTON, CASE IH BIG SQUARE BALERS, JOHN DEERE FORAGE HARVESTERS. High Quality/ Discount Priced. Call 888-722-8710 parts@maize corporation.com

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JOHN DEERE 3020 Diesel with loader for sale Tractor runs good, has the powershift transmission, has three point, PTO, and dual hydraulics, and diff lock. Has a GB front end loader on it with bucket and grapple. Price is or best offer. 580-829-3153 ---------04 R75 RWA $59,500, 94 R62, $21,500, (2) L2’s $8,500, Krause 33’ FC $5,250, Baker 24’ Disk, $12,500; New GP 7329 Disk, Call; Call 81 Farm Equipment. 620-241-3100 M ---------1977 Ford F700 Diesel, tandem axle, 18ft. bed & hoist, good engine, rubber. $16,500. 405-494-8302 jacksqualityusedequipment.com

2014 JD 6150R Tractor with loader, 1150 Hours, MFWD, Loaded, Call for Details. 402-200-072 ------------------2012 Kubota M135GX, 4WD, 5890 hrs. power shift w/LHR, new 7ft. bucket, 3pt. & PTO work properly. $41,900. 405-494-8302 jacksqualityused equipment.com.

LARGE SELECTION of new, used, & rebuilt TRACTOR PARTS, IH, JD, MM, MH, AC, OLIVER & others. We ship daily. Please call 217-370-1149 ---------Aggressively buying antique tractors. Good prices paid for all makes & models in all conditions. Please call 217-370-1149 ----------

New Holland Bale Wagons. Sell/Buy. All self-propelled/ pull type models/parts/ tires/manuals. Can deliver/finance/trade. 208-880-2889 www.balewagon.com. ---------2005 Case IH STX375HD, 11,150 hrs. 4WD, highly fuel efficient. Call. 405-494-8302 jacksqualityused equipment.com.

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1992 Bobcat 643 28.5 hp, diesel, $2089,3000 hrs. Call 316-413-3751 SHAWNEE

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WINDPOWER KATOLIGHT Standby Alternators, Service, Buy Sell. For questions or Parts call Daren Drouhard. 886-845-1046/cell 620-845-0140 ---------1982 JD 8640, 7600 hrs. 500 hrs. on overhaul. PTO, 3 scv’s, duals, very good, $21,800. 620-200-0435.

2006 Case IH Steiger 385 HD, 4100 hrs. 4WD, very good unit, $75,600. 405-494-8302 jacksqualityused equipment.com. ------------------2013 JD 569 Premium round Baler w/17,000 bales. $20,000. 2009 568 JD round baler, 22,000 bales on it, $10,000 obo. 620-282-0004.

John Deere 5085E with loader, $39,750 316-619-7300 ---------WANTED: junk cars, farm machinery, old combines, tractors, implements, etc. also catalytic converters, alum wheels, radiators, aluminum pipe. Scrap License #16-010370. 316-650-7482 ANDALE

4020 John Deere with loader and joystick. 145 John Deere loader off of 4010 John Deere. 316-641-6639 ---------Tractors, 1998 Peterbilt Cat motor, 13 spd., aluminum trailers, ready to work. Serious inquiries only, Please call 712-370-0087

We are a parts dealer for MACDON, BUSH HOG, & BRILLION. We also have new & used parts for MF, Hesston, Krause Universal Reels and Bush Hog. We supply filters, chains and hydraulic hoses. We now have our parts online through Fastline.com

Howards, INC 601 N Ohio Mt. Hope, Ks 316-667-2381 316-661-2552

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First Stage Of Deer Research Project Complete EMPORIA – A comprehensive deer research project being conducted by Kansas State University and the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is off to a good start. The collaborative effort, which is designed to learn more about mule deer and white-tailed deer in northwestern Kansas, began this February with the goal of capturing 120 deer and fitting them with GPS radio transmitters. That portion of the project is complete. Quicksilver Air, Inc. was hired to capture deer using a helicopter and nets. After a quick health check, including taking blood samples, captured bucks were fitted with GPS collars and released. Does were transported back to a mobile processing center where ultrasound was used to determine pregnancy rates, blood samples were taken, ear tags were attached

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and GPS collars fitted. Before pregnant does were released, they received small vaginal insert transmitters that will drop out when they give birth, allowing researchers to locate and capture fawns. The goal is to fit 80-90 fawns with radio collars this spring. The entire capture/ collar process was completed in four days. Once the helicopter crew delivered does to the processing location, Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit staff, K-State graduate students, two veteri-

narians, KDWPT staff and Kansas Bowhunters Association volunteers worked together to efficiently process the deer before release. Area landowners, who allowed access to their land for this study, also assisted. Now the monitoring begins. Researchers want to learn more about reproductive rates, deer movement, survival of different year classes, causes of mortality, and species interactions. Results will also provide insight on deer densities, deer-human interactions, crop damage,

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Page 22 (Continued from page 1) child- or construction zone because it would put too many people in danger,” Redington said. After sometimes-heated debate, the original bill was amended in the House and eventually passed by a vote of nearly 2 to 1. “The process that they’re going through really shows how a bill becomes a law, and all the different processes it takes to become a law, and how time-consuming it can become, from its introduction all the way up to final passing,” said Kurt Dallman, whose son Erik was one of those who helped argue for amendments to the original bill. Erik was participating

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in Citizenship in Action for the third time, his dad said: “Each time he gets a little more confident in his formative ideas. It’s been a very good process for him.” Kansas 4-H agent Ginger Kopfer has been bringing a group from Geary County for the past 10 years. “I think the kids learn more (about) how the state works, how they pass the laws and how that all comes together,” Kopfer said. “And like tonight, they even get to sit in their chairs, debate some legislation and see that come all the way through.” Seth Bielefeld, a junior at Abilene High School, said learn-

ing more about state government and his opportunity to influence change is beneficial. “I’m learning that I can make a difference by contacting my representative and senator and telling them more about what’s important to me,” he said. “I think it means a lot to some people having youth speak up for issues they believe in.” Terry Holdren, the chief executive officer and general counsel for the Kansas Farm Bureau, told the group that as few as five people contacting their legislator on a given issue can be enough to change their vote. “Hopefully the kids

all heard that and they realize that they can make a difference,” Kopfer said. “They’re the future, so hopefully they can make the world a better place than it is right now.” Shawna Riffel, who accompanied her son Spencer to the event, added: “I think it matters that kids know they can make a difference because someday they’re going to be the ones making the laws, and they need to learn how to do it and be responsible in doing it.” Seth Yenni is a freshman at Hutchinson Community College, and a past participant in Citizenship in Action as a Kansas 4-Her. “They

February 28, 2018 always say that the Capitol is the people’s house of Kansas,” he said. “This is such a unique event because the high-school-aged kids of Kansas get to be in the people’s house of Kansas and sit in the chairs of the people who represent them. “You don’t get that opportunity in very many places. So the opportunity for the kids to work in committee to make a bill and then come to the House and Senate to debate — it’s a unique opportunity that not very many kids get to do, but with 4-H and this event, we get to.” Redington, the high school freshman whose

bill was ultimately passed in the mock session of the House, said he’s motivated by his experience. “I know that the best way I can make a difference is with a lot of people,” he said. “I really don’t feel I can do much if I am just working in one city or town, but if I go to the state or country (level), like this … I’d be able to help a lot more people on topics that I could voice my own opinion on and find other people who can voice their opinions with me.” For more information about opportunities for Kansas youth through 4-H, visit www.kansas4-h.org.

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Laugh Tracks in the Dust

This was a week of reader responses to past columns. One faithful reader, ol’ Taka Sipp, wrote: “Just finished reading your column about sampling your dad’s hidden wine. That story reminded me of myself back in 1960 or 1961. My dad did not partake too much in drinking either. But, before we left the farm in 1958, he had helped our neighbor with his cattle. As a repayment, the neighbors bought Dad a fifth of bourbon. “Dad used it for colds. He would take honey and bourbon to sooth the symptoms. I think he had nipped that bottle one time when I found his stash. So, as a natural teenager would do, I decided

that on occasion when I came home from school, I would take a nip from Dad’s whiskey. Well, with me imbibing on occasion, eventually the bottle was empty. “Then, one winter Dad had a bad cold and went to get his bourbon “medicine” bottle and found it empty. He looked at Mother and said, ‘Have you been drinking this.’ She assured him ‘No! I haven’t touched it.’ That’s when he just looked at me for what seemed like the longest time and never said a word. I know he knew before he even asked my mother. “Nothing more was said until about three years later. That’s when Dad broke out a pint of bourbon at Christmas time and asked me if I wanted some Christmas cheer. For the next 20 years that was our ritual. I always brought the bourbon and a bottle of Mogen David wine for my mother and we shared our Christmas

cheer.” *** Then a faithful reader from Maine, who used to live in southeast Kansas, ol’ Duncan Lyne, read about my wistful thinking about spring fishing and replied: “Back when I was a kid, I started out thinking I would like fishing. One day, when I was still attending the oneroom country school, I went fishing and caught about a 3-pound catfish and a large-mouth bass about the same weight out of our pond. “I didn’t know we had fish that large in our pond, so was excited and wanted Dad to see my catch. So, I put them on a stringer and hung them down in a bucket of water at our well to keep until Dad got home from work. “When he arrived, I hurried him down to the well to see my prizes. Surprise. Our barn cats had somehow managed to climb down into the open-topped well and eat the top halves of

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both of my fish, leaving only bloody, bony carcasses to show Dad. “I was profoundly disgusted, and don’t believe I’ve ever put a line in the water again, except perhaps to seem sociable to my new dadin-law. I took up a love of airplanes and flying instead of falling in love with fishing.” *** And, from a reader’s e-mail came this moralistic story: A rural, small-countyseat lawyer, who had a wife and 12 children, needed to move because his rental agreement was terminated by the owner who wanted to reoccupy the home. But the rustic barrister was having a lot of difficulties finding a new homeowner who would rent to a family with a dozen kids. Every time he inspected a potential new home, when he said he had 12 children, the homeowners wouldn’t rent to him because they felt the children would destroy the place. That put the lawyer in a dilemma. As an honest man, he couldn’t say he had no children because he couldn’t lie. And, we all know lawyers cannot and do not lie. So, before he met the next homeowner about renting the perfect home for his family — a nice, old square two-story house on a quiet acreage on the outskirts of town — the barrister sent his wife for a walk to the cemetery with 11 of their kids. He took one with him to see the owner of the possible new rental

home. He loved the home and the price was right. That’s when the homeowner asked: “How many children do you have?” The lawyer truthfully answered: “Twelve.” The homeowner frowned and asked, “Well, where are the others?” The lawyer, in his best courtroom sad look, honestly answered, “They’re in the cemetery with their mother.” There’s this moral to this story: It’s not necessary to lie. One only has to choose the right words in the right context. And, I’ll add: Remember, most politicians are lawyers. *** And, from a Wichita friend comes this story: A farmer was sitting around all alone on a dreary winter day wishing he had someone to

talk to, when suddenly there was a knock on the door. He opened it to find a young, well-dressed man standing there who said, “Hello, sir, I’m a missionary. I’d like to bother you for a few moments of your time.” So the lonely farmer said, “Why, sure, son, come in and sit down and we’ll share a fresh cup of coffee.” After the coffee was poured, the farmer smiled and said, ”What do you want to talk about?” The nice young man replied, ”Beats the heck out of me. Nobody’s ever let me in before.” *** Okay, I’ll close with these words of wisdom: “The Constitution doesn’t need to be re-written. It needs to be re-read.” Have a good ‘un.

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Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Chris White Walker, Emporia Gazette By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University Sallie magazine, La Voz Latina and the Emporia Gazette. Those publications are produced by the Emporia newspaper, in order to respond to changing needs and markets within its community. Today we’ll meet a long-time Kansas newspaper family which is expanding its commitment to journalism in Kansas. Chris White Walker is publisher of the Emporia Gazette. He is also the great-grandson of the legendary William Allen White, about whom we have learned during the past two weeks. Chris grew up in Emporia. His first experience in the journalism business was as a paperboy, delivering the Gazette. He later worked in the production department. Chris went to the journalism school at the University of Kansas and then worked for alternative publications in Lawrence and Kansas City after college. In 1995, he and his wife Ashley came back to Emporia to help his parents run the paper and eventually assume ownership. Chris became editor in 2000. Today, Chris is publisher and Ashley is editor of the Emporia Gazette. The newspaper has changed and evolved, but it continues the legacy of William Allen White. “His writing transcends time,” Chris said of his great-grandfather’s observations on politics and community which seem particularly prescient. “Many of the things he wrote about are applicable to the present day.” Unlike White’s time, however, people in modern society are getting much of their news online. What does this mean for print media? “Most newspapers are delivering some sort of product to the doorstep of most homes in the community,” Chris said. “The model will definitely change, but we connect with lots of people. We’re still creating the stories that people want to read, and we’re reaching more consumers than ever before.” Technology creates competition, but it also creates opportunity. “Everyone’s extending their reach in various ways,” Chris said. “When I read about William Allen White trading subscriptions for eggs in the depths of the Great Depression, I tend to think that newspapers are pretty resilient.” One way the newspaper has diversified is with the publication of special sections or magazines, such as Emporia Living and Sallie magazine. La Voz Latina is the Emporia Gazette’s Span-

ish-language section which is produced monthly. This is important in Emporia, where a large segment of the workforce is Hispanic. “(The Spanish-language section) is a way to help them feel included and to let them know about goods and services in the community,” Chris said. Five years ago, the paper launched Sallie, a women’s magazine named after William Allen White’s wife. “My wife Ashley edits that one. She frequently reminds me that it is doing better than our other publications,” Chris said with a smile. Sallie has twice won the award as the best magazine in the state. The family has also expanded its reach by purchasing other Kansas

newspapers. The business model retains local reporting while a central location can help out with some production services, billing, and other back-office operations. Again, modern technology makes this possible. “We can utilize our technology to deliver an even better product for our communities,” he said. The family now owns daily papers in Junction City and Abilene, plus weeklies in such rural communities as Wamego, St. Marys, Chase County, and Madison, population 701 people. Now, that’s rural. “Real journalism becomes even more valuable as people seek reputable outlets for the real story,” Chris said.

"Chris Walker and other journalists in Kansas and around the U.S. work tirelessly every day to report the news that's important to their towns," said Gloria Freeland, director of the Huck Boyd National Center for Community Media at K-State. "I admire those editors and publishers who value their history and connection with those towns and yet seek to reach new audiences with their news products." From Sallie to La Voz Latina and beyond, the Emporia Gazette is helping community journalism move into a new era. We commend Chris and Ashley Walker for making a difference by continuing the legacy while embracing new technology. As Chris

Walker said: “Whether it is in digital form or whatever, we are putting the words

together and serving the community.”

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2010 John Deere 1770NT CCS 16 Row Planter 20/20 Seed Sense Monitor; Precision row flow; Pro shaft drive; ESET meters

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726/728 N Sugar Investment opportunity! This duplex complex features 2 units that each feature a spacious living room, kitchen, bath, and 2 bedrooms. Newer paint, flooring, and appliances. One of the units has main floor laundry the other is located in the basement. They both have full unfinished basements for all of your storage needs. Central h/a throughout. The exterior features a 2-car garage, and patio area. Located on a corner lot within walking distance to St. Patrick's Church, school, and hospital. $79,900

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243 W Copeland Spacious ranch home on a large corner lot! Beautiful open floor plan with a living room, dining room and kitchen with a dining area as well. This home has 3 bedrooms with the master bedroom having a large walk-in closet. There are 2 full baths, a bonus sun room for your enjoyment, and a separate utility room. Some new interior paint. Oak woodwork, Pella windows, and extra storage throughout. The exterior features maintenance free vinyl siding and a "new" 50 year roof. Located on a large shaded corner lot. $124,900

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Intermittent Irony: Plenty to pass down

Intermittent Irony By Lisa Meitner My mother was thrifty. Most mothers were back in the 1950's and 60's. Both my parents were

born in 1924 making them both products of the Great Depression while growing up in Dorchester, Massachusetts. My mothers parents had divorced in 1928, so my Nana was faced with raising 2 daughters just as the Great Depression struck. She made the emotionally charged decision to place her daughters in the care of a system that equates to present day foster care. Nana

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believed that she would have better luck finding a new husband unencumbered with children. She met my Pop, who was the grocery manager of the local A&P supermarket. Following their marriage in the early 1930's my mothers family was reunited. The “Atlantic & Pacific” grocery chain made it possible for him to bring home produce that was too old to be sold. According to my mother this blessing led to an amazing array of potato (and fill in the blank with additional vegetable of the day) soups. There were still bread lines to stand in, and these times affected every aspect of the rest of many of the survivors lives. My introduction to my mothers Great Depression lens of her world was her always buying 2 cans of anything she needed 1 for. In retrospect, my mother should have been credited for what in this day is our Post It notes. Upon opening our fridge, any leftovers that had potential to become a second or third meal had a very short but to the point note intended for my older brother - “Chris – NO”. That woman could make any meat product into a hash, always beautifully presented to

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each family member with a steamed, poached egg in the center. While thrifty meal preparation was an honorable notion for the mother of a family of 5, there was, let's just say a darker side to Mrs. Thrifty. Any shopping trip I ever went on with my mother involved a dreaded trip to a public restroom. This gal was personally appalled that these bathroom stalls required a nickel or token, bought for a nickel in a vending machine. It became clear to me that the possible purpose of my birth was to climb under the stall doors and open them for her from the inside. My much older sister and brother had probably grown a backbone and pointed out the glaring fact that they were just too big to continue this practice. I always laugh (only on the inside) when

I have listened to the directions of my germ phobic daughters long lists of precautions to take when transporting any of my grandchildren to this horrible public facility. These kids of mine should be thanking their lucky stars that the notion of the “pay as you go” public bathrooms had been a dark history by the time of their births. It would have been on the list of events that I felt they should experience, BECAUSE I HAD! I was known to have made any child

with me exit the backseat and stand in a just missed available parking space, “holding” it for me as I made another pass. My mother had a large bag of tricks and I had some passing on to do.

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Irrigation 1992 7 twr Valley 6000 excellent pipe half of gear boxes new last season new drops..........$29,500 2008 7 twr Zimmatic tall tires excellent pipe.......$31,500 2011 7 twr Zimmatic small pollies excellent pipe....$36,500 1992 7 twr Reinke excellent pipe new base beams....$24,500 Pre 92 T&L 8 twr good pipe three phase 10 horsepower sound irrigation system..................$10,000 mid 90s Zimmatic 7 twr 5 9/16 inch good pipe............$21,000 2 Valley 8000 half mile Center pivots repiped with lots of 10 inch, tall tires with Iwobs.......................Call Mid 90s Valley good sha pe............................Call All these irrigators are proven and ready to go to the field. Eric Hoeme with Irrigation Resources, Leoti Kansas. We will save you enough money to take your family out to dinner and enough time to enjoy it 620-271-3806

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of this. Kansas State Fornot know any fire or estry provides surplus EMS department that government vehicles actually can say “we for use as fire equiphave plenty of money ment. However, there for everything we want are a lot of military veand need." hicles that are not on I have known fire the list that should be. board members who I know one fire chief would rather cut the that was the first on budget of the fire dethe list for a Humvee partment to save a few to be sent to his dedollars of their own partment. That was at taxes. This is when least 20 years ago, he there needs to be a has not received it yet. change of that person Yet an online company that you elect. To make has Humvees, midsure that when your range military trucks, place is on fire that and heavy-duty trucks, they are coming with as well as actual fire the best that can be trucks available for obtained. purchase directly. But what is your When the big fire personal responsibilhappens, and we know ity? Do you do your it will because of the part to make sure that last 2 years experithe fire department ence, the cost is borne has a fighting chance by the county directly. to save your place in You may see Federal the first place? Do and State assistance you clean your yard of but this is all directly overgrown plants and paid out of the counkeep wood piles and ty treasury. The only debris away from your hope is that FEMA buildings? Do you will decide that your clean your gutters so burden qualifies for that sparks falling will some reimbursement. not ignite them and It takes a year to get set your buildings on those Federal Funds if fire? Do you have roof you qualify. material that is fire In many areas, resistant? Do you keep government is simply gas cans and tanks a part of the problem. away from buildings? But fire is one part of Do you have any kind our government of “We of sprinkler system the People” that actuor set up that you can ally is for our benefit. leave running as you But it takes everyone leave for safety? to take responsibility There are as many to lessen the losses. things you can do to Did you know that help yourself as there when a major inciis to help the fire department. There is a tendency for many governing bodies to just build their own equipment rather than purchase professionally built fire equipment. This is mostly for cost reasons. There are a lot of departments that do a really good job of building a fire truck that is custom designed to fit their circumstances. But there is a fine line between being creative and being cheap. There are at least three companies that build fire equipment in Kansas. Most of what I have seen is that the quality is really good. All three companies are owned and run by people who are actually firefighters and bring their experiences to their products. But a district that will not fund itself properly cannot take advantage

ROGER'S VIEW FROM THE HILLS: OF THE PEOPLE

Roger's View From The Hills “GOVERNMENT’S FIRST DUTY IS TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE, NOT RUN THEIR LIVES.” Ronald Reagan The old saying that “I’m from the Government and I am here to help you” is a classic saying about the fact that the government very seldom actually helps you. However, you have to stop for a moment and consider what the government is intended to be. It is you. As the Representative Republic, you vote for people who are supposed to do your will or what is best for you. And of course, you know how that generally ends up. But

rather than this being a rant about politics I want to point out a few things to you. Like RESPONSIBILITY. We are once again in the middle of a drought and the RED FLAG WARNINGS are becoming a daily occurrence again. When there is no smoke on the horizon most people go about their lives without even thinking much about how fast things can change. When that smoke over the hill or fire occurs you expect a fast response from your local fire department. And you should BUT, have you really done your part and fulfilled your responsibility to make sure that the fire department is really fully capable of coming and saving your life and property? It just does not happen by itself. The first component is you. Too many people just want their taxes to be low and never consider what the result is if the fire and rescue services are not fully funded. I do

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February 28, 2018 dent takes place like Anderson Creek or the Starbuck fire, that there is an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) opened? And it is staffed by mostly local people. Yes, there are people from state and federal agencies that come and do many of the major roles, but it is up to the local area to provide a lot of the people that are vital to operating it. Do you have any skills that you can step in and be of assistance? If you have some skills it would be good to talk to the county Emergency Management Director and have your skill and contact information be put on the list. Are you doing your part? Are you requiring those who represent you to do theirs? Do you make your support known? Just as I finish this story the Red Horse Fire erupted in Woods

County Oklahoma near Freedom. Barber County sent several units down to assist their state task force in stopping the fire from reaching Kansas and repeating what we have been through before. Our boys came home but even though they were released, to protect their own jurisdiction’ the Red Horse was 10% contained and had 150 firefighters still working on it. The reality of the day was when responding to assist Oklahoma Fire one unit had to stop near Hardtner and put out a fire in the ditch before moving on. It can and will happen again. We can only be prepared to respond with everything we can. Look out your window. Are you really comfortable that everything has been done to save your place or your neighbors? 701 E. 30th Avenue Hutchinson, KS 67501 620.663.7004 Mon.-Thur.: 11 am-9:30 pm Fri.-Sat.: 11 am-10:30 pm Sun.: 11 am-8:30 pm

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February: the 3 a.m. of the calendar Winter in Kansas now seems impossible. A sustained winter that is, hard frozen, with layers of snow building with the intermittent storms and to melt only a little, enough to make way for an ice glaze or the hard-sharp clumps that turn to daytime slush under a pale sun. Once we had a blizzard or two, or half a dozen if things were truly bitter; in farm country they were measured by the number of cattle frozen along a fence line and in town, the number of days kept from the office, or shop. For youngsters, winter meant snow days out of school – to be reclaimed later, the depth of winter measured in warm spring afternoons lost in the classroom. No more. Autumn, once winter’s dependable predecessor, is likely to welcome a swim in the lake or a day at the beach – or bring an ice storm. Thanksgiving could mean weather for the heaviest sweaters, or a string of shirtsleeve days on the golf course. A snowy Christmas, even the movie versions, was once quite possible. Nowadays December dusting is noteworthy. From the start of Advent through St. Lucia and King Knut Day, the temperatures can be brisk and even brutal, or mild and warm. Winter today is noted mostly for its spurts and tantrums, and for the moisture it no longer brings. And now February, its occasional rawness, a month of no use to anyone. February once packed a special, brutal force: snow, wind, sometimes a long, ruthless freeze sweeping over the unbroken northern plains on an Alberta Clipper. February’s cruelty lies in its promise retracted, that spring is here but winter isn’t finished. It now arrives with an early sun and September’s leftover wind. Joseph Wood Krutch, the naturalist and critic, once said that “the most serious charge which can be

January, it’s a bore and a bother. February is much like a beautiful person, man or woman, who persists in talking too much; any enchantment is temporary. By February, whatever novelty there had been in even the scent of pine − has faded. February, as Krutch had it, “is the very 3 John Marshall a.m. of the calendar.” The one blessing in brought against New this misbegotten month England is not Puritanis its brevity – 28 days ism but February.” this leap year, then a So, it is with Kansas. countdown to spring If we had February, say, after November, it on March 20. In the might be easier to take. meantime, FebruBut coming as it does, ary remains barren and dry, an aberrant after December and cousin, the one who

promises everything and delivers only when inclined. But this 3 a.m. of the calendar recalls those who do deliver, city crews at the ready, determined to counter any winter adversity that may yet strike, to clear the streets, to conquer crippled power lines, busted poles and shattered trees, among other menaces. Alas, hope remains. We don’t wish for time to fly, only for Krutch’s clock to pick it up a bit. *** Predators, politics and the double standard Litigation, outrage

February 28, 2018 and anguish shroud the nation’s unfolding shame of sexual harassment and abuse, but certain offenders will resist accusation, no matter how vivid the evidence or damning the facts. They will remain above or beyond the law. These rounders – they know who they are – will confront any summons by shading history or hiding it. Bribes, hush money, extortion and legal threats are among the arrows in a degenerate’s quiver. Even the moral preening of a jilted lover, or office worker, or neighbor, can be found in the

repertoire of a reprobate. Washington, then, is a special kind of sewer tank when it comes to sexual harassment or outright rape. By the sheer size of it, the government harbors a breeding ground for predators and prey. The District of Columbia and its cozy neighbor, Virginia, are marked with the sprawl of enormous buildings, their labyrinths of long corridors and office warrens, dens of culture, tradition, purpose, efficiency and, even, boredom. Some of them are managed by men of outsize ego (Continued on page 31)

Knepp Farm Auction Saturday March 3rd, 9:00 A.M. Location: 5716 E Longview Rd Haven Ks 67543 1 mile North and 1.5 East of Yoder, KS

Tractors: 1967 JD 4020 Diesel w/100 Hrs since overhaul, restored and excellent condition; 1979 IH 1066 Diesel w/ Turbo, new injectors, rebuilt block w/7k Hrs; 2005 NH TL100A Diesel w/3900 Hrs.; Gas Engine for 3000 Ford(used); Hay Equipment: 2002 New Holland BR 750 Round Baler (4’), baled approx.6250 bales w/net wrap and applicator; Tubeline M500 Bale Wrapper (Hi Moister); Mac Don 5000 Hydro Swing Swather; NH #276 Small Square Baler(twine); Vermeer WR 24 12 Wheel Rake; SynTrex 10 Wheel rake-3 pt; NH #55 Rollbar Rake; 16’ and 20’ Bale Elevators; 40’ Portable Bale Elevator; 4 Hay Racks. Farm Equipment: JD 6601 Pull Type Combine; JD 7000 6 row Planter; JD 8300 DBL Disc Drill; NH M-352 Grinder Mixer; NH M-518 Manure Spreader(new floor); Krause M-613 ,16’ Disc(20” blades); Krause M-612,14’ Disc; Krause M-1053, 11’ Offset Disc; Hesston M-2240, 24’ Field Cultivator; Crust Buster 28’ Field Cultivator; Graham 15’ Chisel w/Noble Evener; Krause M-270,11’ Chisel w/sweeps; IH M-510, 4-18 Semi Mount Plow; IH 4-14 Semi Mount Plow; IH 3 Bt Plow; Moridge 22’ and 24’ Springtooth; Custom 12’ Disc; Ford 3-16 Plow(3pt); JD 6 Row Rotary Hoe(3pt); Cobey Silage Wagon; 2-4 Row Cultivators; 1-6 Row Cultivator; 2-200bu Gravity Wagon; 1-160bu Gravity wagon; 300 Gal Field Sprayer w/30’ Boom; ClayMTA210 Honey Wagon(800 gal); 2 Gehl Hi-Throw Silage Blowers; Blower Pipes; 21’ and 30’ Grain Augers(6”); 4” Filling Auger; Independent 7’ Whirlcut Mower(1000RPM PTO); 16’ Tandem Axle Flatbed; Lowe Post hole Digger w/9” Auger for Skid Loader; WW 6x16 Livestock Trailer; Flare Box; Dbl Hopper 100Bu Gravity Wagon; 3 Section Flex Harrow; JD Drills for parts; Old Equipment and Misc Steel; Equipment Tires and Wheels; Wheel Weights; Pickup Bed Stock Rack; 6’x12’ Flatbed Trailer; Misc Farm Items: Pioneer Fore Cart; Hack Buggy; Pony Cart; Buggy Wheels; Steel Wheels; Wire cattle Panels; 2-Round Bale Feeders(heavy duty); Steel Tanks; 8’ Stock Tanks; Stroberg Fence Line Feeders; Calf-Sheep Feeders and Tanks; Cattle Feed Bunks; Steel Frame Hog Panels; 2 Farrowing Crates; Pride of The Farm Hog Feeders; Tender Foot Nursery Flooring; Hog Squeeze Chute; Lick Tank; 5 Trailer Loads of Farm and Livestock Misc; 6 to 8 Implement Cylinders; Lots of Hyd Hoses ,3 Spool Valves and Fittings; Log Chains; Fertilizer and Seed Boxes for Kinsey Planter; 3 -11’x12’ Livestock Shelters(steel); Windmill Parts; Fuel Tanks and Stands; Line Shaft Assembly; Dixon Ram ZTR 44” Mower; Craftsman 42” Riding Mower; Ariens Rear Tine Tiller; Misc. Shop Tools; Butchering Items and Supplies; plus more. Household and Collectibles: Dining Room Table and 5 Chairs; 3 Pc Bedroom Suite; Oak Glider Rocker w/ottoman; Misc. Glassware; Household Items and Collectibles; Coleman Lanterns and Heaters; Oil Lamps; Old Games; Old Mars Toy- Steel Train Set; Misc Glassware; Pots and Pans; Misc Chairs and Furniture; Complete set of Zane Grey books plus many others; plus items not listed.

Owners: Clayton and Ann Knepp

Note: This large retirement auction has many collectible items not listed, equipment is field ready and well maintained, we may be selling at two locations so bring a friend and plan to spend a full day with us. Starting with small items on trailers, household, rows of misc farm items. Tractors and Morris Yoder Auctions Equipment approx. at 1:30. 620-899-6227

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February 28, 2018 (Continued from page 30) and fearsome reputation. Within these great buildings are many of the young and mostly innocent, strivers and achievers who hope to do well and make good. The boss can help them along, show them how to navigate the landscapes of

Page 31 regulation and bureaucracy, their codes and traditions; these misty strictures – laws of the office beyond laws of the land – have braced life in government offices since Washington took charge and Jefferson held the reins. A woman can go a long way in Washington until she can’t, be-

cause she won’t. Or because she complained or because she refused, or because she thought she was in love and had to walk away. Men, too, can be trapped in the cross-currents of ambition and malice and lust, but their predicament is far less sympathetic in today’s boundless edition of sexual predation. The Congress is long prominent in such scandal, tolerant to the point of callous. A legislator caught with his lover need only trot out the dutiful spouse at a press conference, or confess to drunken sin, or vow to enter rehab, or all three, and

everything is forgiven, everyone reelected. Others who preyed on the young and innocent staffer or intern, who forced things or tried to, were often forgiven not at a press conference but privately, quietly, cash off the books but on the taxpayers’ ledger. Or allowed to resign as quietly as possible, saving a lavish pension and benefits. The pushback has begun. Women are saying, no more. As dark landscapes are exposed, and Washington’s predators revealed, new strengths emerge, new questions roll out – but not for

some. The White House maintains distance, a nervous aloofness from the sordid sanctuary of executive privilege and evasion. The boss is too busy to be bothered with his own history and the 19 women who accuse him. Any legalities, or social movements, or troubling questions are brushed aside. He is above them all. What to make of this? Bring the matter home and ask again. Put those troubling questions to friends and neighbors. What if the mayor had preyed sexually, if a commissioner,

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the sheriff or school superintendent had groped or harassed or worse? Put the issue before city hall, the courthouse, the school board. What would be done about it? A lot, no doubt. We may be a nation of laws, a land of moral enlightenment at least on the home front, but Washington continues to hold higher the glories of evasion, pretense and the double standard. ‒ JOHN MARSHALL

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Does the Length of the Day Cause Your Body to Obey? it triggers changes in wildlife. In deer, shortening days and reduced amount of daylight triggers the breeding season known to us as “the rut.” I spoke with the Big Game Coordinator for the state of Kansas, Lloyd Fox Exploring Kansas Outdoors who explained to me By Steve Gilliland how increased amount [email protected] of darkness each day causes increased Does the Length of production of certain the Day Cause Your hormones in a deer’s Body to Obey? body and thus the bodEverything living ies of both male and thing has an internal female deer prepare for clock of some sort the breeding season. that helps regulate its He also pointed out life. My internal clock that moon signs and is very reliable as it relates to getting me up other factors may bring about increased deer in the morning. I have activity and changes of an alarm clock by my bed like most everyone behavior, but it is all does, but I rarely have ultimately controlled to use it. It seems I can by the length of days just decide in my mind (photo-period.) As a when I want to awaken side note here, have you ever wondered why and when that time rolls around, I awaken. deer and all wildlife for that matter have We put our two little their young in the dogs to bed about ten spring and not fall, PM every night and early winter or even they also get a treat year-round like some then. Their internal domestic livestock? clock often tells them God has programmed when it’s time for a snack, as they begin to stir and whine about that time every night, and you can nearly set your watch by it. Wildlife has different worries in life which are all about survival, like when to begin growing their heavy winter coats or when to begin breeding to sustain their species. All studies and research say that those things are dictated by the amount of daylight in a day, technically known as photo-period. So as the days get shorter and thus the amount of daylight becomes less,

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their bodies to react the way they do so all wildlife young are born in spring when everything in nature gives them the absolute best chance of survival. Furbearers are also affected by decreased amount of daylight. Matt Peek, Furbearer Biologist for the state of Kansas explained to me how the photo period dictates when a fur bearer’s pelt becomes “prime.” Fur bearing animals grow an extra-thick, heavy coat to protect them from winter blasts, and when that coat is at its absolute fullest and best for fur harvesting it is called “prime.” Decreasing amounts of daylight initiates that growth. It could be sixty-five degrees clear into December, but the animals’ fur still grows and becomes prime in anticipation of the cold, no matter when it comes, so that the critters are prepared. Fur from different parts of the country varies vastly in quality, as fur from Idaho for example

will always be thicker and more luxurious than fur from Florida. But no matter where a fur bearing animal lives, their fur still becomes prime and the timing of that is dictated by the amount of daylight. I hate the bi-annual time changes; I wish we would just choose one or the other (I really don’t care which one) and then just leave it alone! But this

year as I was scurrying around resetting the clocks on the microwave, etc. and knowing full well I’ll have to do it again come spring, I stopped for a moment and considered how the wild critters clocks just kinda’ reset themselves thanks to the wisdom of our Creator. Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors! Steve can be contacted by email at [email protected].

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Upcoming K-State Research and Extension Events MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Research and Extension is offering these events, available to all interested persons. For more information about these and other events, check with your local K-State Research and Extension office. Family, Youth and Consumer events * March 8 (Thursdays) THRIVE Age Well – Ellsworth – 785-472-4442 * March 18-May 12 – Walk Kansas (Statewide) - https://www.walkkansas. org/ * March 21 – Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic – Wichita – www.sedgwick.ksu.edu or 316-660-0138 * March 26 – Community Conversations about Health – Salina – 785-532-1562 or [email protected] * March 26 – Community Conversations about Health – Olathe – 785-532-1562

or [email protected] * March 26 – Community Conversations about Health – Garden City – 785-5321562 or [email protected] * March 27 – Community Conversations about Health – Manhattan – 785-5321562 or [email protected] * March 27 – Community Conversations about Health – Colby – 785-532-1562 or [email protected] * March 27 – Community Conversations about Health – Wichita – 785-532-1562 or [email protected] * March 27 – Community Conversations about Health – Girard – 785-532-1562 or [email protected] * April 5 – Medicare Basics Workshop – Wilson – 785-472-4442 or 785483-3157 * April 6-8 – Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports Training – Rock Springs 4-H Center -- [email protected] or 785-

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University Cattleman’s Day – Manhattan -- lschrein@ ksu.edu or 785-532-1267 -www.asi.k-state.edu/events/ cattlemens-day * March 3 – Spring Sheep Meeting – Fort Scott – 620-223-3720 or cgp@ ksu.edu * March 5 (date change) – 2018 Farm Bill – Meade, Neb. - http://bit.ly/2FvvEhU or 402-472-2235 * March 6 – 2018 Farm Bill – Scottsbluff, Neb. http://bit.ly/2FvvEhU or 402-472-2235 * March 7 – 2018 Farm Bill – Hastings, Neb. http://bit.ly/2FvvEhU or 402-472-2235 * March 10 – Tractor Safety Training – Hutchinson – darrenbusick@ksu. edu or 620-662-2371 * March 12 – Animal Disease Response Training – Burlington - http://bit. ly/2EPd6MV or 620-364-

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Kansas Livestock Foundation Scholarships available The Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) is now accepting applications for 2018-19 scholarships. Applicants must be graduates of a Kansas high school and, except for vet students, undergraduate students at a Kansas community or senior college. The Merck Cartridges for Cash program offers $1,500 scholarships to Kansas State University veterinary medicine students and $1,000 awards to undergraduates studying animal science and planning to be actively engaged in livestock production. Barton County KLA members turned in the most Ralgro and Revalor cartridges at the 2017 convention, guaranteeing them a winner, provided a qualified student applies. Hampel Oil/Mobil Delvac once again will give four $1,000 scholarships to juniors and seniors at K-State and Fort Hays State University (FHSU). GoBob

Pipe & Steel will sponsor a $1,000 award for a student attending any Kansas junior or senior college. Proceeds from the 2017 Kansas CattleWomen (KCW) Silent Auction and KLF Club Calf Sale will fund $1,000 KCW and Youth in Ag scholarships. Two $1,500 awards will be given in memory of Douglas A. Laue, a past chairman of the KLA Cattle Feeders Council. These will go to junior or senior students at K-State and FHSU. A $500 scholarship will be given in memory of Fred H. Woodbury from Quenemo. Students residing in

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Like your steak well done? Study gives clues to maintaining juiciness MANHATTAN, Kan. – Meat lovers take notice: You don’t have to sacrifice juiciness when cooking your steak to higher temperatures. That’s a key finding by Kansas State University graduate student Lindsey Drey, who put consumers through a series of test panels with four USDA quality grades of meat and six degrees of doneness. “We all know that when we cook steaks very well done that they are going to lose moisture,” said Drey, whose work is part of

a thesis which she will complete this May. “But the marbling, the added intramuscular fat, in higher quality steaks helps to counteract those negative impacts and make the steak acceptable for juiciness.” Consumers will recognize marbling as the small white flecks in meat products, which is more prominent on higher quality grades such as USDA Prime and Top Choice. “The idea of protection or ‘insurance’ that marbling provides against overcooking has long been theo-

rized (but) this work was the first to put it to the test,” said Travis O’Quinn, assistant professor and meat scientist who oversaw Drey’s study. “Our results provide solid evidence as to the impact marbling has on beef cooked to elevated degrees of doneness and can provide consumers who prefer these degrees of doneness an idea of what level of beef quality they should look for in order to have the best eating experience possible.” In Drey’s study, USDA Prime and Top Choice fared well in

consumers’ ratings of juiciness acceptability, even when the steaks were cooked well done or very well done. “It appears that as we cooked those steaks to extreme temperatures, marbling counteracted the negative impact that the increased degree of doneness had on those steaks,” she said. Two other quality grades – USDA Select and Low Choice – had a sharp decline in acceptability ratings when the steaks were cooked medium, well done or very well done. “What’s cool about

this data is that they all are pretty acceptable up until medium rare,” said Drey, who will graduate in May with a master’s degree in animal science. “Once you go past medium rare, you get a sharp decline in the steaks that are still rated acceptable.” More marbling in meat, however, does equate to more fat in the meat, and so consumers often bypass the higher quality grades in favor of more lean meats. But when consumers prefer to have their meat cooked to higher temperatures,

Drey said Prime and Top Choice cuts will improve their eating experience. “Even when the Prime steak is cooked very well done, you have the possibility of having a better eating experience than those lower grades cooked to well done,” she said. For consumers who like their steaks cooked very rare, “it doesn’t matter what you buy,” Drey said. “The consumer panels indicated that you can buy the cheaper steak and you’re still going to have a good eating experience for juiciness.” Drey’s work is featured in the research summary for the 105th annual Cattlemen’s Day, which will take place Friday, March 2, at Kansas State University. More information on that event is available online at www.asi.k-state.edu/ events/cattlemens-day.

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99 Freightliner Century, 20ft. grain bed. $29,500 radcliffetrucks.com RADCLIFFE TRUCK SALES 785-421-3465 ---------2009 PRO STAR INTERNATIONAL ISX Cummings Day Cab, twin screw, 640K, $24,500. radcliffetrucks.com RADCLIFFE TRUCK SALES 785-421-3465 ---------*2004 Volvo 770, 530 Det auto...$16,550 *2009 Int, 450 Cum, 13 spd........$17,450 *2009 Int, 450 Cum, auto........... $15,900 *2004 Int, 430 Int. 430 Cum, 10 spd..$17,500 *1996 Wilson hopper.................. $15,500 TransEquip, LLC 785-769-3458 785-754-3881 ---------RICH HILL TRUCK & EQUIP. CO., INC. Spreaders & Feed Bodies; Good used Trucks & Units *Shur-Lok Roll Tarps & Lift Axles. www.rhtr.com. 417-395-2191 Interstate 49, RICH HILL, MO ---------2007 Chevrolet Colorado LT 4dr Extended Cab SB $8,495 Special $7,995 154,508 Miles REALLY CLEAN INSIDE AND OUT. GREAT FUEL MILEAGE AND RELIABILITY , 620-663-2106 Hutchinson, KS. mccurdymotor.com ---------2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 LS 4dr Extended Cab 6.5 ft. SB Price: $15,695 113,786 Miles EXTRA CLEAN INSIDE, TILT, CRUISE, LS PKG., AUTOMATIC, 4.8 V8, AM/FM CD PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM, FACTORY SPORT WHEELS, 620-663-2106, Hutchinson mccurdymotor.com ---------2003 Mazda Truck 2dr Cab Plus B3000 Dual Sport Rwd SB Price: $6,895 113,910 Miles TILT, CRUISE, AIR, AUTOMATIC, FACTORY SPORT WHEELS, AM-FM STEREO, 3.0 V6 ENGINE. TIRES LIKE NEW 620-663-2106, Hutchinson mccurdymotor.com ---------2017 Dodge Ram SLT 2500, 6.7, Crew cab, single wh. base, 4x4, Diesel, like new 10K 41,500.00. 620-583-5388

2006 Ford F-150 FX4 4dr SuperCrew 4WD Styleside 6.5 ft. LB Price: $15,895 Special $14,295 120,233 Miles 1-OWNER. 4X4 FX4 PKG.. TRAILER TOW PKG., CHROME PIPE RUNNING BOARDS, LEATHER INTERIOR, 620-663-2106 Hutchinson, KS mccurdymotor.com -------------------WANTED: LIFT for cars and pickups and/ or an alignment rack. 785-985-3605; 816-387-6091 ---------2004 Peterbilt, 379, 550 h.p. Cummins, near new tires, excellent condition. $38,000. 785-985-3605 816-387-6091

1994 Ford F350 4x4 460/auto 3.54 gears, needs tlc 580-430-9405 ALVA, OK

2007 Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500 4dr SUV 4WD Price: $15,995 Special $14,895 127,717 Miles 4 WD, TILT, CRUISE, POWER WINDOW LOCKS AND MIRRORS, SUNROOF, CD PLAYER WITH DVD. 620-663-2106 Hutchinson, KS mccurdymotor.com ---------2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon Price: $3,595 117,307 Miles TILT, CRUISE, POWER WINDOWS LOCKS AND MIRRORS, 620-663-2106 Hutchinson, KS mccurdymotor.com ----------

SUV's & Vans 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE 4dr Sedan $13,495 Special $13,295 70,541 Miles 1-OWNER SE HYBRID 4DR LOADED . TILT, CRUISE, CLIMATE CONTROL AIR 620-663-2106 Hutchinson, KS mccurdymotor.com ---------2012 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T 4dr MiniVan Price: $13,995 88,413 Miles RT PKG. LOADED WITH EXTRA’S ! FRONT AND REAR HEAT AND AIR, CD/ DVD PLAYER. 620-663-2106 Hutchinson, KS mccurdymotor.com

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Huck Boyd Institute recognizes entrepreneurs and community leaders MANHATTAN, Kan. – Helping communities, farmers, businesses, and other rural people succeed. That goal seems to be a common thread among the entrepreneurs and rural community advocates recognized by Kansas State University’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as Leaders of the Year for 2018. “These Kansans should be commended for their innovative ideas and service to rural communities,” said Dan Caffrey of Marysville, chair of the board of directors of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development. This year’s award categories and winners are: Agriculture – Kathy Youngquist, Farmers Markets of Kaw Valley, Perry; Business Development – Russell Disberger, Aspen Business Group, Wamego; Community Service - Joy and Brian Miller, New Horizon Ranch, Rantoul; Entrepreneurship – Earl Roemer and Rachel Klataske, Nu Life Market, Scott City; Retail Development – Tyson and Emily Mullen, Grant County

Drug and Next Door, Ulysses; and Tourism – Marci Penner and WenDee Rowe, Kansas Guidebook 2, Inman.

The winners will receive their awards at a luncheon in Manhattan on Feb. 28, 2018. Agriculture: The Perry-Lecompton Farmers Market was established in 2006 as a grassroots effort involving Kathy and Eric Youngquist and others to support local foods and local growers. In 2017, with help from the K-State Research and Extension – Douglas County office, leaders of farmers markets in the Douglas County area came to realize that there would be benefits to working together. That led to the creation of Farmers Markets of Kaw Valley, a joint effort that includes a website which supports and promotes six farmers markets in the region. Attendance at some of the markets has nearly doubled. For more information, see www.perrylecomptonfarmersmarket.com and www.fmkawvalley. org. Business Development: While growing up and working on the family’s custom wheat harvesting business,

SUV's & Vans

Trailers

2009 Dodge Journey SXT with 3rd row seating. 98K $6,900.00. El Dorado, Ks. 620-583-5388 ---------2012 Dodge Durango SXT all wheel drive, new tires, loaded and very clean 87K $15,995.00. El Dorado, Ks 620-583-5388 ---------1983 Ford Airport Type Shuttle Bus, Needs New Floor, $800. 620-345-8595 ----------Lanterman Motors Go Further with Ford! Lanterman Motors can deliver your automotive sales, body shop, service and parts needs. Call today (620) 672-5516 or visit our web site lantermanmotors.com

1995 Timpte $11,500; 2008 Timpte triple axle $24,750, 2011 Timpte $26,000. 785-747-8239 ---------SUTTER TRAILER SALES, LLC, full line of trailers, www.suttermfg.com 417-766-8346 Nixa, MO ----------

ATV's 2010 Kawasaki ATV4x4 750, Fuel Injected, New Tires $4375. 316-806-9208

Motorcycles Want old & junk motorcycles. Prefer 1960’s/70’s. 785-545-6020

Trailers We Rent - Lease- Sell grain and livestock trailers call Tom 316-821-9664 irelandsales.net ----------

Russell Disberger learned the importance of two factors: Hard work and taking care of the customer. This led him to a career in entrepreneurship and business development. In 1998, he founded Aspen Business Group, a private sector management consulting company in Colorado. He now leads his company from his home office near Wamego and continues to consult with clients from New York to Los Angeles. For more information, see www. aspenbusinessgroup. com. Community Service: As a youth who was active in her church, Joy Miller thought she would go into international missions someday. As a young woman, she came to feel that her calling wasn’t overseas, it was local. When she and her husband Brian Miller learned about the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding for those with disabilities, they decided to apply it on their rural property near Rantoul in

Franklin County. New Horizon Ranch was founded as a non-profit therapeutic riding organization in 2006. The program now offers various kinds of life-changing therapeutic riding, equine assisted psychotherapy, and summer camp programs to individuals of all ages with physical, cognitive, social, emotional and learning disabilities. For more information, see www.newhorizonranch.org. Entrepreneurship: When someone with a food allergy or gluten intolerance finds a tasty food that is good for them, it can feel like new life. Earl Roemer discovered that grain sorghum could provide such a healthy, gluten-free food alternative. In 2007, he founded Nu Life Market in Scott City to market and develop such products. According to Nu Life business development manager Rachel Klataske, sorghum is now utilized in more than 1,000 products represented by 80 brand names.

Cattleman’s Choice Bull & Female Sale Saturday, March 17, 2018 1:00 PM • Fredonia Livestock Market, Fredonia, KS

Nu Life is shipping its products coast to coast and beyond. For more information, see www. nulifemarket.com. Retail Development: Tyson Mullen’s great-grandfather opened the first drug store in Wichita County. Decades later, he followed his ancestor’s lead and attended pharmacy school. In 2013, Tyson and his wife Emily bought Grant County Drug in Ulysses. Their goal is to use cutting-edge technology while providing top quality service with a personal touch. In 2015, they bought a building next door which they converted to a boutique gift shop. Shoppers can buy quality gifts or browse while awaiting a prescription. For

more information, see www.grantcountydrug. com. Tourism: In 2012, the Kansas Sampler Foundation’s Marci Penner and WenDee Rowe began an incredible journey. Their goal was to visit every one of the 626 incorporated towns in Kansas, while doing research to update the Kansas Guidebook for Explorers. In 2017, after hundreds of miles and lots of chicken-fried steaks, the work was complete. The Kansas Guidebook 2 for Explorers includes 4,500 attractions, 843 eateries, and more than 1,600 pictures from across Kansas. For more information, see www.kansassampler. org.

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION

MON., MAR. 12 @ 10:00 A.M. SELLERS: GARY TAYLOR & T & T OIL LOCATION: 18472 E. ST., HAVILAND, KS

DIRECTIONS: FROM E EDGE OF GREENSBURG ON HWY 54, GO 4½ MI. E TO 41ST AVE., THEN 4½ MI. N TO E ST., THEN 1 MI. W TRACTORS & DOZER: Cat 55 Challenger Tractor, 18” Tracts, 3-Pt., PTO; JD 4650 P.S., 18.4x42 Duals, 3-Pt. PTO; JD 4230 PS, 3-Pt., PTO w/JD 260 Ldr.; Kabota L4400 Tractor w/Ldr. & JD Mower; IH 175 Dozer, Rear Winch, As Is; JD 544 High Ldr.; Case 580 Backhoe, As Is; 8N Ford w/Cement Mixer, As Is. TRUCKS & TRAILERS: `85 Peterbilt 359, Cat 3408, 15-Sp.; `82 Int’l 9670 Truck w/22’ Steel Bed & Hoist, 13-Sp.; `72 Timpte 36’ Grain Hopper Trlr.; `09 Ford XL F-250 4x4 w/Service Bed; Big Wheels Spray Truck, As Is; 6x6 Military Truck, Allison Auto. w/JD Feed Box, As Is; 6x6 Military Truck, Eng. Out; Suzuki Mini Pickup w/Sprayer, As Is; Polaris Ranger 800; `88 Great Dane 48’ Triple Axle Trlr. w/10’ Deck; `81 TechSteel 44’ Low Boy Trlr.; `81 IHC 4x4 w/5th Wheel, As Is; 1200-Gal. Fert. Nurse Trlr.; Several Ford or Chevy Pickups, As Is. FARM EQPT: 30’ Great Plains, 7½” Drill; 30’ Krause 4991 Disc; Krause 3433 Disc Chisel; 28’ Quinstar Fallowmaster w/Raven Cold Flow Anhyd. System; Kinze 840 Grain Cart; 28’ Sterling Hyd. Fold Packer; 20’ Rhino Flail Shredder; JD 15’ Folding Mower; 3-Pt. Track – Tamer. SHOP & MISC. OILFIELD & METAL: (3) Oil Well Pump Jacks; Lg. Racks Sucker Rod & Down Hold Pipe; Scrap Metal; (7) Irr. Eng., As Is; LP Tanks; 40’ & (2) 20’ Cargo Containers. FOR MORE INFO CALL RON TAYLOR AT 620-546-4286 Partial Listing Only. Check Our Website for More Information or Call For Brochure.

Top Grade

— 15 Sons Sell —

Movin Forward

— 8 Grandsons Sell —

SELLING 80 Simmental & SimAngus Bulls Sired By Leading AI Sires PLUS 25 Females - Pairs & Breds SIRES: Top Grade, Added Value, Sure Bet, Movin Forward, Ranch Hand, Nightrider & W/C Loaded Up son

Wide Track

Cowboy Cut

— 8 Grandsons Sell —

— 9 Sons Sell —

Cut Above

GW Substance

For catalogs or more info., contact one of the Cattleman’s Choice Breeders:

High-Bred Simmental

Hal & Dallas Luthi Klint Henke 3620 AA Rd., Madison, KS 66860 620.437.2211, 620.437.7321, 620.437.7887 [email protected]

Marple Simmentals

David Marple Rt. 1, Box 65, Buffalo, KS 66717 620.431.6414, 620.431.8449 Cell

Sale Consultant: Warren Garrett 903.848.8605 Office, 903.316.2889 Cell Auctioneer: Mike Williams 660.584.5210

— 8 Grandsons Sell —

— 12 Sons Sell —

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Trailers

New, never titled, 2015 Liberator 24 ft aluminum tandem 9980 gvwr 5ft dovetail 80in wide deck Electric ram Breakaway Removable fenders Spare tire Ramps and tie down kit. $7,797.00

Trailers

Heavy Equip

Salvage

Soc Sec Disability

Wanted

2015 Hillsboro Aluminum Livestock Trailer, 7.5x30 , Like New. 620-285-5652 ---------NEW and USED MAS Silage Trailers, air-ride suspension, hydraulic end-gate or barn doors, heavy-duty floor chain for manure hauling. Call 580-366-5488 or visit us on facebook at www.face book.com/mastrailers1

EQUIPMENT UNLIMITED, INC. Trucks & Sales WE BUY AND SELL: Dozers; backhoes, skidsteers, dump trucks, bucket trucks, semis, trailers of all sizes; forklifts, various quick attachments. Call Larry 918314-1083 Parts, Repair and Supplies ---------YOUR PARTS REBUILT since 1960 316-200-1705 316-445-2285 ---------NEW AND USED TRACTOR PARTS John Deere 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 &55 series & newer (No 2-Cylinder) Allis Chalmers-all models. Large Inventory! We Ship. Mark Heitman, Tractor Salvage. 715673-4829 Durand, WI. WWW.HEITMAN TRACTORSALVAGE.COM ---------REBUILT COMBINE sieves, new reel bats, galvanized or black. Call 580-3612265/806-681-5532 ---------Cylinder Head Repair, LLC, 50 years of rebuilding cylinder heads, guaranteed. 1035 SW Street. 800-626-5614 WICHITA, KS. 67213

Buying for Salvage combines, tractors, round balers and swathers. Currently salvaging 7,000 units. Need Parts? Call for good used, and replacement parts. MIKE’S EQUIPMENT CO. 620-543-2535 BUHLER

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIMS Saunders & Saunders, Attorneys at Law. No Recovery, No Fee 800-259-8548

AMERICAN WALNUT buying standing walnut timber, 25 or more trees. 816-232-6781 Saint Joseph, MO. ---------Wanted: Barn wood primitives turned porch post, doors and windows. 620-382-6393 ---------WANTED - WOOD FENCE BOARDS, You Call, We’ll Haul, Mike 316-650-8012 WICHITA ---------WANTED: ALL METALS!! Cars, Trucks, Scraps, Washers/Dryers, Batteries, Aluminum, Catalytic Converters, Etc. FREE PICKUP! 316-284-1811 NEWTON ---------Looking for farmer/rancher wanting to slow down would like to help manage & invest in the future in Hutchinson/McPherson area. Experience w/ my own cattle & farm 785-822-4821 ---------WANTED: junk cars, farm machinery, old combines, tractors, implements, etc. also catalytic converters, alum wheels, radiators, aluminum pipe. Scrap License #16-010370. 316-650-7482 ANDALE ---------Wanted: OLD TRUCKS, pickups to road tractors. Also AEROMOTOR windmills. 620-791-7763 ---------NEED GRASS FOR 50 PAIRS, WILLING TO PAY GOOD MONEY FOR GOOD GRASS. 620-770-0560 ---------Wanted: ‘69-’72 Chevy GMC Blazer, Suburban or Pickup; Any Condition. 785-534-0992 ---------I would like to purchase an OIL WELL or land with mineral rights to drill one of my own. 605-360-4797 ---------Buying MILITARY ITEMS from pre-Civil War to present. Also AUTHENTIC INDIAN ARTIFACTS. Call 417-438-0619 ---------WANTED: 12in. PLASTIC aeration tubing. Dennis, Cell 785-738-8418

Classic Vehicles $$$ Classics Wanted $$$ Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers. $$ 405-501-0101 $$

Construction Equip 2006 JCB 506C Long Reach, 2097 hrs., 4WD, all new paint decals, ran through shop. $33,900, 405-494-8302 jacksqualityused equipment.com.

Mike or Lyle @ 316-262-8337

Heavy Equip

-----------EZE-Latch hook your gooseneck from the ground. Plus Swift Hitch cameras, jacks, and locks. www.ezelatch.com 866-231-8589 ----------

Cat D6 C straight tilt dozer blade, engine rebuilt, toue provider transmission gone though, new bearings, oil filter, new cutting edges on dozer blade. 402-841-5891

AUCTION Saturday, Mar. 3, 9:30 Am 415 S Ash (OLG Hall) Newton, KS

Large Sale, 2 Estates Antiques & Collectible; Stack Lawyers Book Case; Marble Top Entry Table; Cherry Wood Bed; Hawk Oak King adj. Bed; Russian Oak High Headboard Bed; English Grandfather Clock; Garage & Yard; Power & Hand Tools; Shelving & MORE. Check web for pics & list. www.auctionspecialists.com AUCTION SPECIALISTS, LLC Vern Koch 316.772.6318

Bring in the New Year with a New Look!

THE CUTTING ROOM

Emily Orth

$50. Color/Cut $50. Perm $50. Crown Highlights/Cut

Mention this ad! 316-796-1100 428 W Wichita Ave Colwich, Ks www.tcrcolwich.com

Lawn & Garden Large selection of used ZERO TURN mowers and parts for all brands. 316-943-0201, WICHITA

Firewood For Sale: Well Cured Hedge Firewood, Hutchinson area. 620-728-9043 ---------Seasoned Walnut, other hardwood $75/ric. 620-463-2805. Evenings.

Appliances Wilson’s Appliance (316) 794-2972, 16701 W. 54 Hwy Goddard, OPEN Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Service calls 49.95, We have parts for most appliances or can get them, New and refurbished appliances, a lot more in the store. $75 & up. Military & Senior citizen discounts. AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE, BUY ONE, get one free.

Events

Tools Commercial/Milwalki/ Kango Hammer Drill with 5 2-foot bits $150 316-806-9208

El Dorado Soroptimist Potato Supper/Bake Sale. March 5, 5 - 7 pm, Trinity UMC, 430 Eunice. $8 adults/$3 kids under 11. Tickets at door. 316-322-5622

Sporting Goods TILSON TAXIDERMY 40 Years, Full Time. 316-744-8107 316-258-7182 ---------BUYING FIREARMS. Top dollar paid - Singles or entire collections. Prefer military WWI & WWII. 620-282-0119 ------GUN SHOW MARCH 3-4 SAT. 9-5 & SUN. 9-3 TOPEKA KANSAS EXPOCENTRE (19TH & TOPEKA BLVD) INFO: (563) 927-8176 www.rkshows.com

Boats Wanted: Pontoon boat 20 foot or less, with no engine or bad engine. 620-727-2092

Wanted I Pay $10-$100 for catalytic converters. I also buy junk starters, alternators & transmissions. 316-210-6027 ---------Wanted: Salvage Farm, Oil Field and other scrap metals. 316-650-0327 MOUNT HOPE ---------WANTED TO BUY: Round or square bales ALFALFA, all cuttings. 620-786-0589

LAND AUCTION

THURSDAY MARCH 1, 2018 6:00 PM 153+- ACRES GREENWOOD COUNTY, KS AUCTION LOCATION: GREENWOOD HOTEL, 300 N MAIN, EUREKA KS BETTY MAE FELTER REVOCABLE TRUST, SELLER

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CATTLE GRAZING PASTURE! * LARGE POND * TILLABLE * TIMBER GOOD ACCESS * DIVERSE PROPERTY FOR AGRICUTURE & HUNTING ------------------------------------------------------------From Eureka, 2 miles east on HWY 54, 1 1/2 miles south on HWY 99, 1 mile east on 130th.

UPCOMING SUNDGREN LAND AUCTIONS BUTLER COUNTY, KANSAS

W E D N E SDAY MARCH 14, 6:00 PM EL DORADO CIVIC CENTER-201 E CENTRAL AVE 236+- ACRES-2 TRACTS

BIRD CREEK * HIGH QUALITY TILLABLE BOTTOM GROUND * TIMBER ROLLING FLINT HILLS PASTURE * 2 PONDS * SPRING * BLACKTOP FRONTAGE CLOSE TO EL DORADO & EL DORADO LAKE * FUTURE BLDG SITE OR DEVELOPMENT EAST OF EL DORADO ALONG BLUESTEM RD BETWEEN HWY 54 & PARALLEL

T H U R SDAY MARCH 15, 6:00 PM

EL DORADO CIVIC CENTER-201 E CENTRAL AVE 246+- ACRES

LIVE WATER * EAGLE CREEK * EXCELLENT FLINT HILLS PASTURE * SCENIC 10 ACRES PLANTED TO ALFALFA * TIMBER * ROLLING TERRAIN * WILDLIFE EXCELLENT ACCESS, JUST ½ MILE FROM BLACKTOP * 2 PONDS 5 MILES EAST OF LEON ON HWY 400, ½ SOUTH ON MUNSON HILL --------------------------------------------------INVEST IN HIGH QUALITY LAND!

Medical

FARM EQPT. AUCTION SAT., MARCH 10 @ 10:00 A.M. SELLERS: TC FAMILY FARMS, INC. (TEDDY & CAROL GINGRICH)

LOCATION: 627 E ROAD, LARNED, KS Directions: From Larned, KS—Go S on K19 to E Rd., Then 4¾ Mi. E. TRACTORS: Case IH 9370 4x4, Approx. 7200 Hrs. w/Auto Steer; JD GPS 3000 Screen & Starfire Receiver (Sells After 9370); Case IH 7250 MFWA w/PTO, 3-Pt., 8522 Hrs.; Case IH 7130 MFWA w/3-Pt. & PTO, 5101 Hrs.; IH 660 Dsl.; IH 1056 Dsl., PTO, 3-Pt.; IH 966 w/GB 900 Ldr.; IH 756 Dsl., PTO; Ford 8N w/Ldr & Rhino Mower. COMBINE & HARVESTING EQPT.: JD 9600 Combine, 5524 Eng. Hrs; J&M 750 Grain Cart; Ficklin 960 Grain Cart; JD 930 Hdr.; JD 925F Hdr.; JD 693 Corn Head; JD 653 Row Head; 50’ X 6” My-D Han-D Elect. Auger, Like New. TRUCKS & TRAILERS: `95 Ford L9000, Aero Max Single Axle, Air Start, Cat Eng., 7-Sp.; `03 Neville Grain Trlr., 750-Bu., 24’; `05 Ford F350 Ext. Cab, Power Stroke w/DewEze Bed M.482, 170,000+ Mi., 4x4, Auto. Trans.; `99 Ford F-250 Ext. Cab, V8 Power Stroke w/DewEze Bed, 4x4 Auto. Trans., 316,000 Mi.; `95 GMC Top-Kick Dsl. Lo-Pro w/Oswalt 420 Feed Box. FARM EQPT.: `05 GP 35-4000 7½” Dbl. Disc, 2-Yrs on Discs; Schaben 12-Row Side Dress Appl.; `05 Top Air TA 1200 Sprayer w/90’ Booms; (2) JD 8000 Drills, 20x8” w/Hitch; JD 16-10 8200 Drill; White 6000 12-Row Planter w/Liquid Fert. & Trash Whippers; `12 Sunflower 2433 Chisel w/Harrows; `14 Case Turbo Till 330; Sterling X-Fold 35’ Packers. HAY, LIVESTOCK & IRRIGATION: JD 3830 Swather w/16’ 300A Hdr., 3970 Hrs.; JD 535 Rd. Baler; NH 1048 Bale Wagon; Blattner Cattle Work Chute; (31) Prairie Products Steel Feed Bunks. FOR MORE INFO CALL SELLER AT 620-348-4753 OR 620-792-9547. LOADING AVAILABLE SALE DAY & ON FOLLOWING MONDAY. Partial Listing Only. Check Our Website for More Information or Call For Brochure

Assisted living care provided to 60+ by CNA in private residence. 316-312-6784

Storage STURDI-BILT Storage Containers Winter Sale $150-200 off all inventory

800-281-5998 HUTCHINSON

Services Tree stump grinding. Any size of stump. Call Troy for free estimates at 620-960-1659. Insured. BURRTON ---------Custom Swathing and Baling * Joshua Wood 316-680-0510 ---------Got JUNK? Let Holler Junk Removal help you today! Hutchinson and McPherson areas. 620-755-3168

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For vegetable gardening success, K-State recommended varieties consistently shine

OLATHE, Kan. – K-State Research and Extension has updated its recommendations of vegetable varieties that have consistently proven themselves to be hearty, resistant to drought and disease, while producing good amounts of fruit. These last few weeks of winter are a time of planning and preparation for home gardeners. Gardening catalogs arrive in mailboxes, while email accounts are filled with special offers from online retailers. “I have so much admiration for the copywriters that write those three- or four-sentence descriptions found in gardening catalogs,” said Dennis Patton, horticultural agent for K-State Research and Extension’s Johnson County office. “Everything’s wonderful, juicy, flavorful, ‘performs better than the next.’ “ “You never pick up a garden catalog and read ‘this variety of tomato is a dog, it won’t pro-

duce.’” That’s not to throw shade on seed catalogs — they couldn’t stay in business very long if they consistently sold poor products. It’s not that a new variety of tomato is a risk because it may not produce; the bigger question is, “where will it grow best?” “Kansas has ever-changing weather patterns and conditions,” Patton said. “We may start the day as hot or cold or wet or dry, and all that can change within a matter of 24 or 48 hours.” Vegetable and plant varieties recommended by K-State Research and Extension have been tested in many of the research farms scattered across Kansas. “These are varieties that we know, through repeated plantings, consistently perform well year in and year out. That’s a solid first step on the road to success.” In addition to visiting your nearest extension

office for a list of these vegetable varieties, there are some electronic options. The official list of Recommended Vegetable Varieties(https://www. bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/ pubs/l41.pdf ) has been maintained for many years, and was updated in October 2017. The Horticulture Information Center maintains a list of recommended plants (http://hnr.kstate.edu/extension/info-center/recommended-plants/) that covers not only vegetables, but fruits, ornamentals, trees and more. Finally, if you want an in-depth look at a particular vegetable, start with this list of available vegetable publications (https://hnr.k-state.edu/ extension/publications/ vegetables.html) Patton added that there’s no reason to completely ignore those seed catalogs. “Make the K-State varieties the backbone of your garden, and maybe save space for one or two new things

that interest you. There are so many unique, unusual fruits and vegetables out there — go ahead and put something new in, add a little bit of variety,” he said.

Services

Services

Juanita’s Tax Svc

$$ ATTENTION $$  BUYING CLASSIC antique cars and trucks. Running or not. also gas pumps, tractors, farm equipment and old signs. I pay cash up to $1000/ up. I buy one or all on property. Honest, trustworthy and fair. Call ME 417-234-5154

The Tax Place 210 E 6th

South Hutchinson Tues - Fri 10-6 Saturday 10-2

620-665-5651

Services RICHARDSON TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding &, Pasture Clearing, Firewood. Licensed/Insured/ Free Estimates. Marcus R. 620-727-1267 HAVEN

PROVIDING COMPLETE BUSINESS PLANS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCE PLANS Since 1985. * Crop, Livestock, Real Estate Plans * Renewable Energy Plans *Debtor/Creditor Resolution Plans Ag Business Solutions to Maximize Profits and Control Equity. PROTECT YOUR FARM ASSETS. equityfinancialres.com Please call Equity Financial Resources. 816-455-4548 *Toll Free 877-455-1945

CRITTER GETTER Wildlife Nuisance & Damage Control, gophers & moles too! NADC #152-2011. Rod 620-543-2649 BUHLER ---------DISC ROLLING INCREASES BLADE SIZE RESTORES DISC. DAVID MURRAY. 785-475-4463 ---------So-Kan Exhaust Shop Stock Replacement to Full Custom Exhaust. 620-200-3414 620-899-0396 Hutchinson

Friday, March 16, 2018 @ 1:00 p.m. Location: Winfield Livestock Auction (2 miles West of Winfield, KS on Hwy 160) *54 head of bulls* *20 head 2 yr old commercial pairs* Offering live viewing and bidding on the internet. Visit www.cattleusa.com and click on Winfield Livestock Auction to get approval for online bidding. For a catalog or brochure of sale, contact Bill McIntire, Sales Manager, 620-435-6646 Justin Brazle, Auctioneer, 620-221-4364 Bulls are free from known genetic defects

Rocky Mountain Horse Expo

Select Sale Friday, March 9, 2018

The Historic Stadium Arena National Western Complex Denver, Colorado Preview at 3:00pm Auction Starts: 5:00pm

970-785-6282

[email protected] | www.troyerauctions.com

Fort Lupton, Colorado

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Taking steps to better health: Walk Kansas starts March 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Wendy Burton of Winfield, Kansas is telling friends, family and colleagues to hit the road. Burton, the wellness coordinator for USD 465 in Winfield, encourages employees in the school district and others to sign up for Walk Kansas every spring. Walk Kansas is an eight-week team-based program, sponsored by K-State Research and Extension, which this year

runs March 18-May 12. As soon as she hears registration opens, Burton said she urges people to sign up. “Two to three times per week the Wellness Committee in USD 465 tries to help keep wellness front and center by picking topics such as walking to inspire people to move just a little bit more than they did the day before,” she said. “Joining forces with friends and forming a team is motivating to

our staff. We have a ton of fun naming our teams and pushing each other to cover the distance.” This year for the first time, participants will learn about the 8 Wonders of Kansas as they log the minutes they’ve walked each week. The 8 Wonders include such places as the Kansas Cosmosphere, Monument Rock and Castle Rocks, and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and the Flint Hills. These

places were identified through a contest series organized by the Kansas Sampler Foundation to inspire awareness of the beauty and value in Kansas, and to encourage travel. Walk Kansas participants don’t actually walk to those places, but as they log the minutes online that they’ve walked in their own neighborhoods, they learn about those iconic sites around Kansas. “The program is

for all fitness levels,” said Sharolyn Jackson, program coordinator. “Whether you never walk around the block or your idea of a great afternoon is a three-mile hike, this program helps you work toward or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Plus, it can connect you with friends, colleagues at work, or family members as you log miles as part of a six-person team.” Walk Kansas is supported by many K-State Research and Extension offices around the state. The cost for most participants is $10 or less. “Get a friend or two that will help you get out the door,” Burton said. “We all know the hardest part of any workout is getting your shoes on. Once you’ve done that, you are on your way.” Since the launch of Walk Kansas in 2001, thousands of Kansans have walked millions of miles at almost no cost, but the benefits are huge, Jackson said, adding that study after study has shown that walking and other forms of moderate exercise can cut rates of heart

disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease by at least 40 percent. After eight weeks, many participants say they sleep better and have more energy, endurance, muscle strength, and flexibility. And it’s not just about walking. Through the eight weeks, participants receive a weekly e-newsletter with tips on healthy eating, strength training, mental and physical well-being and recipes. The Walk Kansas website has information about converting such activities as swimming, bicycling and dancing to miles, for those who prefer other activities to walking. The idea is just to get moving and keep moving, Jackson said. State of Kansas employees can earn four Health Quest credits for participating in the program. More information is available at www. walkkansas.org or by contacting your county or district K-State Research and Extension office, www.ksre.k-state. edu/about/stateandareamaps.html.

POLLARD FARM S

Saturday, March 17th 12:30 p.m., at the ranch, Waukomis, Oklahoma FEATURING 100 HOME-RAISED REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS Fall 2016 to spring 2017 bulls…selling with genomically enhanced EPDs for increased reliability! — ALSO SELLING 40 SELECT, GRASS READY REGISTERED ANGUS FEMALES —

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EPDS: CED 14, BW –0.5, WW 61, YW 115, MILK 28, SC 1.42, HP 13.4, CW 47, MRB .97, RE .76, $W 69.05, $F 71.60, $G 50.90, $B 150.00

EPDS: CED 5, BW 2.4, WW 73, YW 131, MILK 25, SC .71, HP 7.0, CW 65, MRB .38, RE .78, $W 71.08, $F 100.88, $G 24.12, $B 160.59

EPDS: CED 11, BW 1.2, WW 64, YW 125, MILK 35, SC 1.13, HP 5.3, CW 44, MRB .63, RE .53, $W 72.29, $F 95.56, $G 40.46, $B 145.03

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KDWPT To Conduct Five-Year Review of State Listed Species PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is conducting a five-year review of the lists of Kansas species that are endangered, threatened or Species In Need of Conservation (SINC). Endangered is the most imperiled category of the three, and species on the SINC list are deemed to require conservation measures to prevent them from becoming threatened or endangered. A five-year review is required by the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1975. Any individual or group can petition KDWPT to propose an addition, deletion, or modification to the current lists by providing pertinent scientific information required within the petition form. KDWPT relies on the Threatened and Endangered Species Task Committee to assist with the review process. The task committee consists of seven members representing various disciplines, and include staff from state and federal agencies and state universities. To determine if a full review is warrant-

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ed, the task committee examines updated scientific information and research for any species petitioned for a listing change. Species experts are consulted and all available data is evaluated during the full review. These recommendations, and any amendments to them, are published in the Kansas Register for public comment for at least 90 days. After a full review is completed, the task committee makes recommendations to the KDWPT Secretary and any changes to the lists must be approved by the KDWPT Commis-

sion following a public hearing. At the last five-year review completed in 2014, the redbelly snake, smooth earth snake, longnose snake, spring peeper, chestnut lamprey and silverband shiner were downlisted or removed from the threatened list and added to the SINC list. The Eskimo curlew, black-capped vireo, and many-ribbed salamander were removed from the threatened list due to no evidence of viable populations in Kansas. The northern longeared bat was added to the SINC list.

Currently, the state endangered list includes 10 invertebrates, five fish, two amphibians, two birds and two mammals. The state threatened list includes six invertebrates, 11 fish, six amphibians, four reptiles, two birds and one mammal. The state SINC list includes 83 species. For detailed information on each list, visit www.ksoutdoors.com and click “Wildlife & Nature,” then “Threatened and Endangered Species.” A recent survey conducted by Responsive Management – an internationally rec-

ognized research firm specializing in natural resource and outdoor recreation issues – found that conservation of threatened and endangered wildlife remains important among Kansans. Some interesting findings included: A majority of Kansas residents (91 percent) agreed that the KDWPT should continue to identify and protect habitat critical to threatened and endangered species. A majority (73 percent) of residents agree with the statement, “Wildlife that is threatened and endangered

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in Kansas yet abundant in other states should still be protected in Kansas.” Petitions must be received by May 31, 2018 to be considered for the current fiveyear review. Petition forms can be downloaded at http://ksoutdoors. com/Services/ Threatened-and-Endangered-Wildlife/ Five-Year-Review-ofListed-Species and submitted electronically to rare.species@ ks.gov or mailed to KDWPT, Attn: ESS, 512 SE 25th Ave., Pratt, KS 67124-8174.

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Maximize the Joy of Travel (Family Features) Many facets of travel – the anticipation, the experience and even the return trip – can enhance your mood. It can create an element of the unexpected and give you the opportunity to gain new, memorable experiences. To explore the connection between happiness and travel, and what makes a destination joyous, Bank of America, Condé Nast Traveler and happiness expert Shawn Achor created “The Joy Index.” Achor delved into the psychology of experiences that awe people and the phys-

iology of adventure to explain the relationship between joy and travel, and identified the 10 most joyous places in the world. He also shared the following tips on how to make travel attainable and maximize the joy of your vacations: Predictors of Happiness The Joy Index combined Achor’s studies on travel and happiness with existing research from organizations, including the United Nations and Gallup, to identify six “happiness factors” based on the psychology of joy and travel: environment,

wellbeing, culture, connection, adventure and wonder. These six factors, which encompass everything from weather to geography and local food to the friendliness of the culture, can have an impact on the joy experienced when visiting a des-tination. While these factors may indicate how joyful a destination can be, the happiness you experience during travel and in every-day life must be cultivated rather than found. “The three greatest predictors of happiness are gratitude, social connection and meaning,” Achor said. “If you have an amazing life but are not grateful for it,

you do not have access to happiness. These three things scientifically improve hap-piness, but not just for a moment – they change the lens through which you view the world.” Travel’s Effect on Happiness Travel allows you to discover something completely new and unique, which is why it can bring so much joy. According to Achor, the human brain craves novelty. “The new experiences we have when we travel help us gain perspective and remind us that the world is bigger than our everyday problems,” Achor said. “Another reason why traveling

makes us joyful is the connection we experience. Traveling allows us to disconnect from our everyday lives and reconnect with the friends and family we are traveling with, as well as locals we meet along the way.” One way travelers are honing in on experiencing this social connection is through embracing the sharing economy. Accord-ing to data aggregated from Bank of America’s more than 40 million credit and debit accounts, the number of accounts making a home-sharing purchase increased 57 percent in 2016 compared to 2015. Maximizing Joy on

Vacation Remembering to be grateful is crucial for staying in the moment and finding joy in your trips. “When it comes to planning vacations, we get too focused on the stress of the details,” Achor said. “Try to think about how lucky we are to travel and experience the world. When things don’t go your way, such as an inconvenient rainy day, see it as an opportunity to make your experience even more memorable.” Putting yourself out there and engaging with the local culture can also be crucial for maximizing the joy of traveling. “Once you’re on your trip, one way to increase your happiness is to go back to that social connection. Get out of your com-fort zone and talk to strangers,” Achor said. “Learning about different stories of people with different cultures than our own helps us realize and understand some of the cool similarities we share and interesting differences based on our back-grounds.” Making Travel Attainable Achor stressed that happiness can be cultivated wherever you are, but if you want to get the most out of a vacation, plan-ning is crucial. “My research has shown that planning more than a month ahead can lead to happier, healthier and more productive vaca-tions,” Achor said. Even though traveling can help increase happiness, many opt out of going on trips because of the cost. This, too, is where planning can help. One way travelers can start saving up for their next vacation is by using a travel rewards credit card like the Bank of Ameri-ca Travel Rewards credit card, which lets you earn points on all purchases that can be redeemed toward travel-related pur-chases. Your morning coffee and other everyday purchases can help get you closer and closer to affording a joyful vaca-tion. To learn more about The Joy Index, including the most joyful travel destinations in the world for 2017, vis-it cntraveler.com/joyindex.

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Taking Care of Your Lawn care Month-to-Month This is your guide to month-to-month lawn care needs. March Spot treat broadleaf weeds if necessary. Treat on a day that is 50 degrees or warmer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness. April Apply crabgrass preventer when redbud trees are in full bloom, usually in April. The preventer needs to be watered in before it will start to work. One-quarter inch of water will be enough to water in any of the products mentioned in this calendar. Remember that a good, thick lawn is the best weed prevention and may be all that is needed.

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May Fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer if you water your lawn or if you normally receive enough rainfall that your turf doesn’t go drought-dormant during the summer. If there are broadleaf weeds, spot treat with a spray or use a fertilizer that includes a weed killer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness of the weed killer, but the fertilizer needs to be watered in. If you are using a product that has both fertilizer and weed killer, wait 24

hours after application before watering in. June through Mid-July Apply second round of crabgrass preventer by June 15 – unless you have used Dimension (dithiopyr) or Barricade (prodiamine) for the April application. These two products normally provide season-long control with a single application. Remember to water it in. If grubs have been a problem in the past, apply a product containing imidacloprid during the first half of July. This works to

prevent grub damage. It must be watered in before it becomes active. Late-July through August If you see grub damage, apply a grub killer that contains Dylox. Imidacloprid is effective against young grubs but may not be effective on late instar grubs. The grub killer containing Dylox must be watered in within 24 hours or effectiveness drops. September Fertilize around Labor Day. This is the

most important fertilization of the year. Water in the fertilizer. November Fertilize. This fertilizer is taken up by the roots but is not used until the following spring. Water in fertilizer. Spray for broadleaf weeds even if they are small. Broadleaf weeds are much easier to control in the fall than in the spring. Try to spray on a day that is at least 50 degrees. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours reduces effectiveness. Use label rates for all products! (Ward Upham)

Contributors: Ward Upham, Extension Associate Division of Horticulture 2021 Throckmorton, KSU Manhattan, KS 66506 (785) 532-6173 For questions or further information, contact: wupham@ksu. edu OR cdipman@ksu. edu This newsletter is also available on the World Wide Web at: http://hnr.k-state. edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/ index.html

Apartment Buildings For Sale by AUCTION

At: The Well, 101 N. Main, McPherson. Tue. Mar. 20 @ 6:30 PM

seller: rowena e. flory estate 1301-1315 Oaklane St., McPherson, KS

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Agents Statement. Raymond Flory built this apartment complex in 1975 and it has remained in the Flory family ever since. Two triplexes and a duplex provide 8 rental units. It has had many updates and improvements over the years including a new roof in 2014. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase well maintained income producing property in the city of McPherson.

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Open House & Tour: Apt 1311

Sunday Mar 4 at 1:00-2:00 PM, Tour 2 PM Sunday Mar 18 at 1:00-2:00 PM, Tour 2 PM

Meet at apartment 1311. 13 The tour will be the only opportunity to see the inside of all the other 7 occupied apartments. Apartment 1311 can also be seen by appointment. Call Troy or any other real estate agent for an appointment. Earnest Payment: $45,000 due day of auction. The balance at closing. Property is not selling contingent upon buyer obtaining financing.

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Three Things You Should Know About Fad Diets And Bad Breath Fad diets gain popularity because they let you shed pounds quickly, but health professionals warn they often come with side effects, such as fatigue, nausea, headaches, constipation and dehydration. One additional side effect that doesn’t get as much attention, though, is this: They can cause bad breath. “Dehydration is the key symptom related to fad diets that can result in halitosis,” says Dr. Harold Katz, a dentist, bacteriologist and developer of TheraBreath Dry Mouth Oral Rinse and

Lozenges (www.therabreath.com). “When you’re dehydrated, your body doesn’t produce as much saliva. When you have less saliva, bacteria growth increases and causes bad breath.” Katz suggests a few things worth knowing about fad diets and their effect on your breath: • Fasting. When you fast – or follow a similar fad diet that focuses on consuming a single food or beverage – you’re more likely to become dehydrated, Katz says. “If you’re determined

to continue fasting, just make sure you’re still drinking enough water to stay hydrated every day,” he says. “This will not only contribute to fresh breath, but will also contribute to your overall wellness.” • Ketosis. Ketosis is a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet that promises quick weight loss if you eat less than 20 grams of carbs in a single day, according to Environmental Nutrition. “It’s true that you can lose weight quickly through ketosis – which is the state your body going into when it doesn’t have enough carbs to

feed off of – but you’re not improving your health,” Katz says. “Plus, halitosis can occur as a result of the chemicals released in the body to burn fat.” • Protein shakes. Some people attempt to lose weight by replacing meals with protein shakes. The Mayo Clinic reports that indeed can help reduce calories, which can lead to weight loss. But if you replace too many regular meals with the shake, you end up missing on the nutritional benefits of whole foods. “That’s not all,” Katz says. “Protein and dairy can cause

your breath to smell. You should brush your teeth and use an oral rinse right after you drink a protein shake, or at the very least drink some water afterward to rinse out your mouth.” . Instead of relying on a fad diet to lose excess pounds, Katz says, focus on changing your lifestyle habits as a whole. “If you exercise regularly and follow a well-balanced diet that’s loaded with nutrients from fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains, you can give your body the

AUCTION 2 BIG SESSIONS Saturday * March 3rd * 6PM Sunday March 4th * 1 pm 101 W. 29th N Wichita, Ks. A nice estate of Antique Guns, Coins, Jewelry, Indian Art & Artifacts, Western Bronze Memorabilia A PARTIAL LIST IS: Automobile: Audi convertible (80,000 miles) 5 Speed Silver with black top Antique Guns Colt 45 SA Army 45 with 5 ½” Barrel, Colt SA Army 38 With 7 1/2 “Barrel, Colt SA Army, Winchester Mdl 1873-38 Calm Colt 45 SA Army With Bridgeport Rig, Colt Large Frame Lightning 45 Cal, Winchester Mdl 1876m Plus Other Old Black Power Shot Guns RARE COIN COLLECTION “Sells Sat. Eve at 7 PM” 7 US $20 St Gaudens, (4) $20 Liberty Gold, (4) $10 Indian Gold, $10 Libertys, Several $5. Indian Gold, 2 ½ D Liberty & Indians, Type 1 $1Liberty Gold, Type 3 $1 Gold Princess, Silver Dollars, Nice Collection UNC High Grade And Carson City Morgan Dollars, Inc. Key Dates 1890, 91, 92, 93 And 1889 CC Dollar, 1895 – 0 1895 S, 1893 P, Boxed Unc Carson Citys, Several Slabbed And Graded MS-63, 64 & 65 Dollars Inc. Carson Citys, Over 200 Walking Lib. Halfs, Over 300 Mercury Dimes, Over 300 Grade Morgan & Peace Dollars, Indian Head Cents, Buffalo Nickels, Several Sets Type Coins, , Set Of Franklin Halfs, Complete Set Silver American Eagle Silver Dollars, Silver Over 100 10z Silver Buffalos, M0nster Box 0f 500 Silver Eagles, Panda Silver Rounds, 100 Oz Silver Bars, Other Silver Rounds And Bars , All Coins, Gold & Silver Guaranteed Authentic JEWELRY: Platinum Ring With 3 Ct Marquis Dia Sol, 14K Ring With 4.40 Ct.Round Dia Sol, 14k Tennis Bracelet With 12 Ct Dias, 14k Ring With 2.05 Ct Princess Cut Dia Sol, 14k Ear Studs With 2 Cts Dias Tw. 14k Bangle Bracelet With 200 Ct Dias And Colored Gem Stones, 14k 3 Stone Ring With 2 Cts Dias, T.W. 18K Gents Ring With 3 Ct Diamond Sol. And 5 Cts Other Dias, 14k Chain & Pendant With $10. Gold Eagle, 14k Ring With Super 1 Ct Ruby Sol., 14K Ring With 2 Cts Dias & 2 London Blue Topaz, Antique Sterling Key Wind Pocket Watch, Gents Stainless & Gold Rolex Date Just, Ladies Ring With 4 ½ Ct Natural Canary Dias, Gents 18 K Rolex President, Ladies Ring With 1.15 Ct Marquis Dia Sol, Diamond Cross On Chain, Set Of Ear Studs With 2 ½ Ct Dias. TW, Plus Lots Of Other Dias & Colored Stone Rings, COWBOY & INDIAN – OLD WEST COLLECTION; Collection of 6 Older Bronze Sculptures and Barter Frederic Remington, Bronze Statues Inc. The Cheyenne, Bronco Buster, Wooley Chaps & Others, Fine Oak Cowboy Desk With Bookcase Above, Nice Collection Of High Grade Flint Points Up To 11 Inches Long , Many Different Types, Stone AX’s Celts, Banner Stones, Hope Well Idols, Beaded Moccasins ,, Old Navajo Rugs, Prints By Bev Doolittle, Gary Montgomery, And Roberty Red Bird, COWBOY: Law Officers Badges, Tanned Steer Hides Old Can Iron Banks, Oil Signs, And Memobilia, Bowie Knifes, Sword, Old Duck Decoy Collection. Plus Much More TERMS: Cash, Check W/Proper ID, Visa, MasterCard 5 % Buyers Premium Preview Starts At 5: PM For More Information Go To face book Or Palmerauction.Com

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fuel it needs to thrive and maintain a healthy weight,” he says. “And your breath won’t be as likely to go rancid.” About Dr. Harold Katz Dr. Harold Katz (www.therabreath.com) developer of TheraBreath Dry Mouth Oral Rinse and Lozenges, received his degree in bacteriology from UCLA and is the founder of The California Breath Clinics and author of The Bad Breath Bible. He has been featured on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” CBS’s “Early Show” and “The View” with Barbara Walters and countless other TV shows. Dr. Katz has developed oxygenating compounds that have been used by millions around the world to eliminate bad breath. He is also the bearer of the now famous “Halimeter,” which tests the sulfur compounds in the mouth that cause bad breath. Dr. Katz’ website offers a free online bad breath test – as well as a sneaky way to tell someone they have halitosis.

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Rural meets urban: Cleaner water for Wichita area is the result K-State watershed program is ‘catalyst’ in new approach WICHITA, Kan. -- With a population of nearly 390,000, the City of Wichita has plenty of people depending on clean, reliable water. Kansas State University brought rural agricultural producers upstream from the city together with Wichita officials and the results are benefitting the farmers and Wichita residents, alike. The project involves farmers voluntarily using best management practices, also called BMPs, including not tilling their fields. That helps reduce sediment and phosphorus going into public waterways, which in this case, flow into Wichita, said Ron Graber, watershed specialist with K-State Research and Extension. The result is cleaner water downstream in the Little Arkansas River, a key source of water for the city. This project aims to address water quality holistically, targeting water quality practices to priority areas of the watershed by giving developers in Wichita the option to contribute to a yearly fee rather than installing stormwater treatment systems as part of their developments. The fee is then paid to farmers via a one-time, five-year contract for implementing water quality BMPs upstream of Wichita. “This offsite stormwater BMP program is the first agreement of its kind in Kansas in which an urban area is paying landowners for practices that reduce pollutants, including sediments, in public waterways,” said Trisha Moore, K-State assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering. “Rural and urban entities within the same watershed typically implement water quality programs separately, but rural-urban partnerships are increasingly viewed as the most effective way to manage water quality.” The program is designed to keep water cleaner, reduce costs for developers, provide financial incentives for farmers (estimated $30 to $40 per acre per year) which par-

tially offset the cost to farmers to implement BMPs, save money for the City of Wichita, and potentially reduce homeowners’ water bill if the city spends less to remove pollutants. Through K-State’s Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) program, which works to protect water resources all over the state, Graber and Moore, along with Scott Schulte, environmental planner at Vireo, brought key people together in the urban and rural areas and developed the proposal. After approval by the

Wichita City Council, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the program is in its first year. Already, the program is estimated to have reduced sediment loads in runoff by 370 tons through adoption of notill practices upstream of Wichita, Moore said: “This represents about 8.5 times more sediment than is estimated to be generated by new developments and redevelopments participating in the program.” The cost to achieve this sediment reduc-

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tion through the offsite program is estimated at $42 per ton of sediment, Moore said. The cost to remove sediment from stormwater with hydrodynamic separators typically used in Wichita to address water quality issues would have cost nearly $20,000 per ton. “K-State Research

and Extension’s experience in the rural watershed management arena provided a catalyst for the program,” said Alan King, director of the department of public works and utilities for the City of Wichita. “The city relies on the relationships that have been established with

producers through the successful Little Ark WRAPS program. The experience and relationships combine to ensure effective management of the offsite BMPs. This is critical, as sustaining the program in perpetuity is the key element of the program.”

K-14 Farm Primitive and Collectible Auction Fri March 16th 9:00 AM, Location: K-14 Auction Center, 10919 S K-14 Hwy Hutchinson Ks 67501 Now taking consignments for our spring farm primitive and collectible auction. A large auction where many “back on the farm” antiques are offered for sale.

K-14 Draft Horse, Mule and Carriage Auction Sat March 17th 9:00 AM, Location: K-14 Auction Center, 10919 S K-14 Hwy Hutchinson Ks 67501 Now taking consignments for Draft Horses; Mules; Carriage Horses; Quarter Horses; Ponies; Donkeys; Horse drawn equipment; Carriages; Buggies; Wagons; Carts; Saddles; Harnesses;

For more information contact: Morris Yoder 620-899-6227 or [email protected] Go to auctionzip.com for photos and updated information Morris Yoder Auctions 620-899-6227 E-mail… [email protected] Website….morrisauctions.com

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Located 42428 S Old Hwy. 83, Wellfleet, NE 69170

S. out of North Platte, NE on HWY 83 go 33m to Wellfleet, NE, turn E. on Burma Rd go 4m, turn Right on E. Old Hwy 83 go 1m, turn Right on S. Old Hwy 83 go 4m to Auction Site.

Personal Property of Bernie Zwickl

Auctioneer Note: Bernie Zwickl has been in the cattle feeding and farming for a longtime and is continuing in the cattle business but is downsizing. All the equipment on the sale is in running condition and field ready. Questions call Bernie at 308-362-4309. Great line up of equipment for Auction.

Tractors, Combine, and Combine Heads: • 2010 JD 9770 STS Bullet Rotor Combine, Fully Loaded, Engine Approx. 1846hrs, Separator Approx. 1496hrs, Bin Extensions, Contour Master, GreenStar Ready, 8.4R26 Rear Tires, Duals 520/85R42. • 2011 JD 608C Corn 8 Row Head, 30” Spacing, Setup Row Sensor, Auto Header Height. • 2001 JD 925F Platform Head, 25’. • B-B Technologies Header Trl, PT, 30’. • 1998 NH TV140 Bi-Directional Tractor, MFWD, 540/1000pto, 3 Remotes Back, 2 Remotes Front, 3pt, Showing 3757hrs., Full Set of Weights, Drawbar Both Ends, 3 Speed Hydro, 16.9x38 Tires, Pto Engine End, w/NH 7614 Loader 8’ Bucket w/Grapples, w/2000 NH 14’ Sickle Swather 2300 Head. • 1997 JD 7810 Tractor MFWD Approx. 8516hr, 3hyd., 540/1000pto, 3pt Quick Hitch, Power Quad, Duals 18.4x42, Joystick, w/Power Beyond for Loader, w/JD 740 Self-Leveling Quick Attach Loader, w/Grapple Forks. Nice • 1996 JD 8100 Tractor, MFWD, 4hyd., w/ Fasse valves, 3pt Quick Hitch, Large 1000pto, GreenStar 2630 Display Monitor, StarFire 3000 Receiver, GPS, Wheel Weights, 10 Suit Case Front Weights, 16 Speed Power Shift, 18.4r46 Duals, Approx. 10,622hr, 7.6 Engine. • 1990 JD 4455 Tractor, 15 Speed Shift, Power Shift, 540/1000pto, 3Hyd, Turbo, 3pt Quick Hitch, 18.4R42 Tires, w/Loader Joystick w/JD 725 Loader, Quick Attach, w/Grapple Forks. • 1984 JD 4650 Tractor, 3pt, 3hyd. Remotes, Quick Hitch, Large 1000pto, Power Shift, 20.8x38 Tires, Needs Transmission Work. Livestock Equipment: • 1989 L8000 Diesel Ford Truck, Allison Auto, 7.6L Motor, w/Roto-Mix 490-14 Bat Rotor Feed Mixer, w/Digi-Star Scale. • 1990 IHC Truck DT 466 IHC Motor, Allison Auto, w/524-15 Roto-Mix Staggered Rotor Feed Mixer, w/Digi-Star Scale. • 1982 JD 544C Payloader, Bucket w/Grapple Forks, Extended Reach. • JRB Payloader Dirt 8’ Bucket. • Harsh 354 Feed Wagon, w/Weigh-Tronix Scales, 1000pto, 4 Auger. • Haybuster 1100H Tub Grinder, 1000pto. Runs Great. • Haybuster 256 plus II Hay Processor, 1000pto, Rebuilt Table. • Bunk Sweeper, 3pt, 1000pto Driven. • 100+ Deep Steel Feed Bunks 20’ • Approx. 20 Double Sided Cement Feed Bunks. • 2- 3,000gal Liquid Livestock Feed Tanks w/Pump. Brand for Auction: #31042.50 L-SRH, Renewal Date 9.30.2019, Counties – Frontier, Hayes, Lincoln Farm and Hay Equipment: • 2006 JD 4720 Self Propelled Sprayer, 90’ Bombs, 800gal Tank, Approx. 4958hr, GPS, 2630 GreenStar Display, StarFire ITC Receiver, 38090R46 Tires, 12 Weights on front. • 2005 JD 1720 MaxEmerge XP 12 Row Planter,

Dual Vacuum, StarFire Pro-Drive, In Row Fert., 2x2, Groth Style Openers, Schlagle Closers, 30” Spacing, 3pt, Stackable. • Case 2800 Nutri-Placer Coulter Machine, Coulter Blades on 15” center, 40’ Width, CDS John Blue Piston Pump, Ground Drive. • NH 1475 14’ Swing Tongue Swather, w/2300 Series Haybine Head, 1000pto. • J&M 525 Grain Cart, 1000pto, 18.4x42 tires like new. • J&M 750 Grain Cart, 1000pto, 24.5x32 tires. • 3pt 9 Shank Orthman Anhydrous Applicator. • 3pt 7 Shank Ripper. • 3pt 9 Shank Spring Ripper, Hyd. Fold. • JD 8 Row Cultivator, 3pt. • 12 Row 3pt Strobel stalk chopper. • Strip Cat - One Tripper, 12row 30”, 3pt, Set up w/Fertilizer, John Blue Pump. • NH Twin Rake Hitch. • NH 260 Side Delivery Right Hand Rake. • 6x30 Auger w/220 Elec. Motor. • 8x50 Auger. Vehicles, Grader, Scraper and Trailers: • 2003 Kenworth Semi, T800, 10 Speed, C15 6NZ Cat Motor, Day Cab, 285/75 R24.5 Tires, Jake Brake, Dual line wet kit. • 1998 770CH JD Grader, 16’ Blade, Articulation, Differential Lock, Heat/Air, Front Attach., Approx. 8,742hr. • 1996 Mack CH600 Semi, 9 Speed, E7-350 Mack Motor, 11R22.5 Tire, Day Cab. • 1976 JD 762 Scraper, Paddle Style, Side Chain Sprockets Rebuilt, New Bit, Side Rales, New Apron, 8yd, Approx. 3,755hr. • 2000 Gooseneck Flatbed Fastline Trl, 8x28, 4’ Beavertail, Wood Floor, Tandem Axle. • 1997 Diamond D Stock Trl 6.8x20. • 1982 Timpte Super Hopper Grain Trl 40’, Roll Over Tarp, 11R24.5 Tires. • 2005 Chevy 3500 Pickup, 8.1L, 6 Speed, Auto, 4x4, Reg. Cab, Long Box, Gas w/Flat Bed, Approx. 193,953mi. • 2005 Ford Ranger Pickup, 3.0L, V6, Auto, 4x4, Regular Cab, Flatbed, Approx. 92,446 mi, w/Grille Guard, New Engine at Approx. 76,000mi. • 1999 Ford ½T Stepside Pickup, 5.4L, Auto, Gas, 4x4, Approx. 261,812mi. • 1999 Ford Ranger XLT Pickup, Ext. Cab, 4x4, Auto, Gas, V6, 4.0L, Flatbed, Approx. 213,470mi. 4-Wheelers, Shop Tools & Misc.: • 2007 Brute Force 650 Kawasaki 4-Wheeler, 4x4, Auto. • 2011 Brute Force 650 Kawasaki 4-Wheeler, 4x4, Auto. • 2013 Polaris Ranger 800 XP, 4x4, Side by Side, Cab. • 2-Honda Trash Pumps. • 1000gal Fuel Trl, Transfer Pump on front, w/ Elec. Fuel Pump. • Front mount 300gal Tanks, w/JDS Elec. Transfer Pump. • Trojan Propane Tank Heaters w/Brackets, Approx. 10-15. • Piston StarFire Pump, GreenStar Controller. • 3-Fertilizer Injection pivot pumps John Blue, 100gal per hr. • 2-Winco PTO Generator, 2500watts. • Otter 12’ Dozer Blade w/2’ Extension, Hyd. Tilt, Manual Angle, Mounts for 8000 Series JD Tractor. • 1000gal. propane tank on wheels. • 500gal. Propane Tanks. • 250gal Propane Tank on Trl. Approx. 10-15 250gal Propane Tanks.

Water Use Reports Due March 1 MANHATTAN, Kan. —The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Water Resources reminds water right owners throughout the state that the deadline for filing water use reports is March 1. To aid in the reporting process, reports can now be filed online. K.S.A. 82a-732 requires the owner of a water right or permit to file a complete and accurate water use

report. To file online, go to www.kswaterusereport. org to start the process of completing your report. You will use the PIN and personal ID found on the lower left-hand corner of the report form mailed to you in January. Instructions are provided throughout the filing process. If you prefer to file by mail, the completed report form must be postmarked by

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March 1. Failing to submit your water use report may result in suspension of all water use under such water right or permit. If the water use report is not received by March 1, the landowner may be assessed a fine for up to $1,000 per water right or permit. Kansas water use data reporting is essential for management of the state’s water resources, to ensure the people of Kansas — and the officials responsible for managing or monitoring water resources — have access to information about how water is used and how much water is used. For more information or assistance, please contact your local Division of Water Resources office, call the KDA–DWR Manhattan office at 785-5646638, or visit www. agriculture.ks.gov/ DWR.

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Morris County 4-H Building 612 US Hwy 56 - Council Grove, KS Directions: 1 mile east of Council Grove on US Hwy 56. Watch for signs.

Car, sells at 12:45: 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Bottle Green metallic with black top and leather interior, less than 5,000 miles, 4 cly. turbo, auto, rear spoiler, power top with insulated rear glass, transferable factory warranty, special order one owner car. This car is in like new condition, go to: www.hallgrenauctions.net for complete list of options. Coins & Stamps sell at 10:00: The Uncirculated 20th Century Morgan Silver Dollar Mint Collection, 4 coins,1921, 1921S, 1921D, 1900O. in wood case, Sacajawea dollar display, Mercury dimes, 1928 Walking Liberty quarter, 9 rolls of gold plated Presidential dollars, uncirculated: American Eagle silver dollar, uncirculated: 2004 Walking Liberty silver dollar, 1 oz. silver, Eisenhower dollars, Kennedy ½ dollars, 2 dollar bills, proof sets, numerous full sheets of stamps, Lou Gehrig stamps, uncirculated, various other stamps in this collection. Antique & Collectibles: approx.30 Hummels; Landon & Knox 1936 campaign pin; war ration books; tin plates; 3 Little Pigs book; military pocket knife; walking sticks; JD lamp & dinnerware; large selection of vintage prints in frames; 3 religious prints, very nice; carnival glass and various other glassware; quilts; toys, old & new walnut humidor; SW items Furniture & Misc.: pine bdr set, queen size bed, nightstand, chest of drawers, dresser & mirror; oak pedestal table & 4 press back chairs; 2 recliners; sofa; end tables; wicker chest; Craftsman socket sets & wrenches; Echo gas powered leaf blower; B&D electric leaf blower; Mantis electric tiller; power tools, hand tools and garden tools of all kinds; Trek electric bicycle, like new

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WED | MARCH 7 CANADIAN CTY DST 3

Location: Calumet, OK 2014 John Deere 6125M MFWD Tractor 2016 John Deere Rotary Cutter 2007 John Deere 772D 6WD Motor Grader

FAIRBANKS FARMS, INC

Location: Geneva, NE 2013 John Deere 8370R MFWD Tractor 2011 Wilson DWH 500 Pace Setter Grain Trailer

LAZY ARROW FARMS LLC Location: Scottsbluff, NE 2009 John Deere 9670 Combine 2011 Aulick Auluminator 4266-GT2 Grain Trailer 2005 John Deere 4920 Sprayer -- And Lots More!

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Location: Osceola, AR 2015 John Deere R4038 Sprayer 2014 John Deere 4630 Sprayer

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RED SKY VENTURES, LLC

Location: McGehee, AR Claas Lexion 740 TerraTrac Combine 2010 Case IH Magnum 275 MFWD Tractor 2009 Apache AS1010 Self Propelled Sprayer -- And Lots More!

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Location: Alliance, NE 2011 MacDon M205 Swather 2006 John Deere 8130 MFWD Tractor 2009 John Deere 9330 4WD Tractor -- And Lots More!

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Location: Swifton, AR 2012 Massey Ferguson 9635 Windrower Bermuda King Sprig Digger 2003 John Deere 6420 MFWD Tractor -- And Lots More!

CACHE RIVER FARMS

Location: Newport, AR John Deere 6420 MFWD Tractor W/640 Front Loader 1997 Case IH 5240 Maxxum MFWD Tractor -- And Lots More!

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Location: Neligh, NE 2010 Case IH 7120 AFS Combine J & M 1151 Grain Cart 1953 Farmall Super M Narrow Front 2WD Tractor -- And Lots More!

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Location: Belfield, ND 2014 Gleaner S78 Super Series Combine 2014 Agco 9250 40’ Dyna Flex Draper Header

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