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MiniBy Donna Sullivan, pumpkins Editor lead to successful agritourism business for Kansas couple Later Becky received a phone job managing a doctor’s of- mother came back out to She didn’t know it at the call inviting her to the Gov- fice and a couple of years visit Becky, and explained time, but a simple request ernor’s Agritourism Initia- later Carroll retired from the how her son was autistic and from her boss would turn tive Council in Topeka. refinery, where he had had other learning disabili- Becky Walters into a pioneer “There were chairmen of this worked, as Becky puts it, ties. Although he had never in Kansas Agritourism. and presidents of that and I “since we tried to go broke in put together a complete sen- “Carroll and I got married stood up and said, ‘I’m the '80s.” And from there, tence before, that night he in 1980,” she reflected. “I Becky Walters and I’m a the pumpkin patch grew as said, “I love my pumpkin.” was a city girl, this is his pumpkin farmer.’ Everyone fast as the vines that inspired “Just those kinds of family farm. I wasn’t any laughed, because I was doing it. They now plant a 30-acre things that have happened good with cattle, horses what they were setting out to patch, using a one-row over the years, I wouldn’t scared me to death – still do develop.” planter in ten’ rows. trade this for anything,” Wal- – and I couldn’t drive a trac- Eckert came out to con- They added a larger gift ters said. “I’m 65 years old tor.” Carroll farmed and ran sult with them and they ini- shop and an event center, and I’m tired, but when you cattle on 1,700 acres. Becky tially added a 30x50’ building where they host about 20 see people coming out and was working at Seivley’s for the gift shop. “I didn’t weddings a year. And each enjoying what you’ve creat- Greenhouse in El Dorado and even know what to put in it year they add attractions to ed, it makes it all worth it.” her boss asked if she would to try to sell,” Walters admit- the pumpkin patch. “I was While the pumpkin patch be interested in growing ted. But she would stand in always the dreamer to dream is only open from mid-Sep- miniature pumpkins like the doorway of that gift shop this stuff up,” Walters said. tember until the end of Octo- florists in Wichita were and gaze over to the pasture “Then it was up to Carroll to ber, Walters said they begin using in arrangements if he right beside it and dream. “I have to build it.” New this working on the next year on could get the seeds. “I said one of these days I’m year is a train depot, Cin- November 1. The gourds are Becky and Carroll Walters began growing miniature thought, ‘Yeah, I can do going to have a building derella Carriage and tic-tac- brought in out of the fields pumpkins in the 1980s and over the years have built a something on the farm.’” over there that we can make toe and checkers tables. to dry so they can be painted very successful agritourism business near El Dorado. They had a little five-acre pumpkin salsa in. I had this Photos by Donna Sullivan There’s an over-sized swing, by Delores Shannon, an field and Carroll gave her one dream of pumpkin salsa in a giant jumping pillows and artist near Cassoday, to sell acre for the pumpkins while pumpkin-shaped canning the jars they wanted and they safety, they now fill those numerous play areas includ- in the gift shop the next sea- he planted milo on the other jar.” But a phone call to An- now have the only pumpkin- jars and others with pumpkin ing a combine and pirate son. “She’s just amazing,” four. They used a garden ro- chor Hocking could have put shaped canning jars in the salsa, pumpkin butter, jellies ship. And of course, there’s a Walters said. “She takes my tortiller to work her acre, and the brakes on that dream for world. and so much more. The corn maze and a 30-acre pick- ideas and just creates it.” she planted the Sweetie Pie good. She was told it would Through a matching At- building also includes a con- your-own pumpkin patch. When starting and build- miniature pumpkin seeds. cost $30,000 just for the tractions Development Grant cession stand. The Walters will host ing a business, the banker is “We did everything by hand,” mold for a pumpkin-shaped from the State of Kansas, In 2004, Becky and Car- about 30,000 visitors each an integral part of the equa- she said. “We didn’t know canning jar. But one of her they were able to build an- roll decided it was time to year, including around 4000 tion and Walters said Em- there were herbicides and in- nieces knew a lady that owns other building with a com- turn what had been a hobby children on school tours. prise Bank in El Dorado real- secticides. Every squash bug a glass manufacturing plant. mercial kitchen; and working into a full-fledged business They hire about 40 people ly rose to the challenge of I squished with my thumb They sent her the specs on with Dr. Armani at Kansas and they registered as such for the six week season. nurturing the fledgling enter- and forefinger.” When the State University on food with the state. Becky left her There have been many prise. “They have worked pumpkins were ready they memorable moments with us in ways that a lot of picked them, washed them through the years, but one banks probably wouldn’t,” and put them in boxes of 25 that stands out in Becky’s Walters stated. to be sold to local green- mind is a school group that Marketing and advertising houses and florists. “That came for a tour. As she made has been somewhat of a chal- first year we made $583, her presentation, she noticed lenge for them. “All those which was twice as much on a mother in the back with a dollars that you spend trying that ground as Carroll made little boy who seemed very Continued on page 6 on his milo,” said Walters. agitated. The next day, the About that same time some friends in Missouri told them about the North American Farmers Market Association (NAFMA). They went to a conference featuring Jane Eckert and were impressed with the pos- sibilities agritourism offered. They came home and called the Kansas Department of How far can a pumpkin fly? Visitors to Waltersʼ Pumpkin Patch can find out, thanks Agriculture to see if any- to the Pumpgun Cannon, one of the many unique attractions at the farm. thing was going on with agritoursim in the state.

Many of last seasonʼs gourds are dried and painted by Visitors can work up a hearty appetite at the farm and find plenty of good things to a local artist to be sold in the gift shop. Becky and Car- eat at the Pumpkin Seed Cafe, including their pumpkin chili, baked goods and other roll travel to Las Vegas and Dallas each year to find delicious food items. unique fall decorating and gift items for the store. 10-4-16 sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 9/29/16 11:41 AM Page 2

Page 2 Grass & Grain, October 4, 2016 More than 6,000 farmers ask Congress

toTo pass date, 6,325 TPP corn farm- ers from across the country have written letters to mem- bers of Congress, urging them to take up and pass By John Schlageck, scores the importance of the Trans-Pacific Partner- A fall harvest for the ages ship agreement in 2016. The Kansas Farm Bureau farming and ranching in National Corn Growers As- It’s a fall harvest for the Kansas. Our Kansas farmers sociation will be delivering record books. Corn, milo – and their contemporaries them to Capitol Hill. and soybean crops continue across this great land – con- “America’s farmers and to bust the bins and pour tinually risk all that is ranchers need Congress to into on-farm-storage and el- theirs; hoping success is step up and pass TPP now,” evators across Kansas. what each harvest and year said Chip Bowling, presi- Thousands upon thousands will bring. dent of the National Corn of bushels of these fall They work with the land, Growers Association and a crops may end up on the chemicals, computers and farmer from Newburg, ground or cement slabs tem- livestock. They must under- Maryland. “At a time when porarily. stand markets, people, soil the farm economy is strug- If you’ve traveled to any crops and climate. Their gling, exports represent a rare bright spot for Ameri- of our row crop fields across livelihood is largely de- can agriculture. America’s the state, you know what I pendent upon factors that farmers and ranchers stand mean. They continue to are oftentimes completely ready to share our bounty teem with fall harvest. out of their control. and meet the challenge of Combines chomp Still, farmers farm to suc- feeding and fueling a grow- through the fields of corn, ceed. They farm to grow and ing world. But we can’t do milo and soybeans eager to harvest crops and produce that without trade agree- dump the bountiful crops livestock. Farmers see their ments like TPP.” into waiting trucks and vocation not only as a busi- The Trans-Pacific Part- grain carts. Today’s green, ness, but also as a way of life nership is a trade agree- red and silver monsters to preserve in good times ment between the United move through the fields a and bad. They have their States and 11 Pacific Rim little slower than some feet planted firmly in their countries, representing 40 percent of the global econo- years as they growl and soil. They are dedicated to my and one of the fastest- grind through the abundant the land and providing us growing regions in the crops. with the safest, most whole- world. President Obama On gravel and blacktop some food on the planet. signed the TPP agreement roads tandem trucks and The U.S. Department of earlier this year, but it now semis race back from the el- Agriculture estimates the must be voted on by Con- evators so the machines can average person consumes gress. fill them up again. Fall har- approximately 194 pounds “Trade is good for Amer- vest in Kansas marks that of cereal products annually. ica, especially our farm magical time of the year When you couple that with economy,” said Bowling. when producers of food and approximately 66 pounds of “On behalf of all corn farm- fiber reap what they have oils, 115 pounds of red meat ers across America, we urge sowed. Without a doubt, this and 63 pounds of poultry it’s Congress to act now. Pass year’s crop will be one for readily apparent why TPP and give America’s farmers and ranchers a the ages. Kansas harvest is an impor- Thankfully last Monday I was at a meet, is going to take an effort from all of us to chance to compete for the Seeing this bountiful tant time. ing and was not subjected to the presiden, do it. We do still live in a democracy and I world’s business.” production unfold, under- Today’s consumer has the option of using nearly tial debate on television. I did get to see the do believe that a majority of the people can 4,000 different corn prod- highlights -or maybe lowlights. of the de, affect change. Here is the catch: we actual, ucts. These uses range from bate for days following it as the pundits ly have to get involved and work to make corn flakes to corn sweeten- went over every insult and accusation in those changes. We can’t sit back and watch ers. Corn and milo remain minute, excruciating detail. As I watched the news and lament about how bad things the top source of livestock feed. the debate I had the same thought I have are, real change takes hard work. We have Countless foods are had all election season. Are these candi, to roll up our sleeves and dig in. made from today’s fall soy- dates really the best we can do? That is where the problem is. Too many bean crop. Some of these in- The answer, sadly enough, is I am not of us -myself included. are too busy in clude crackers, cooking oils, sure, but these are the only two choices at keeping up with our everyday lives to add salad dressings, sandwich spreads and shortenings. this time. Please understand that if either another thing to the list. We work hard Soybeans are used exten- one of these candidates are the one you only to come home to evenings of even sively to feed livestock, chose and backed, good for you. Just be, more activities. In short, most of us suffer poultry and fish. cause I disapprove of the candidates does from self,induced exhaustion. We do not Sunflowers from the Sun- not mean they are terrible choices. We live have time to be involved with government flower State can be used as an ingredient in everything in a democracy and the winner is the one at any level. from cooking to cosmetics who can draw the majority of the support I completely understand, I feel the same and biodiesel cars. And as from those who exercise their right to vote. way myself. It seems easy to ignore what is you probably already know, However, as I watched the news clips of going on in our government. It is easy to they’re a really tasty snack – the debate and as I watch the news coming forget until it affects your everyday life and and healthy too. So if you have an oppor- out of each of the campaigns it is apparent then we wake up. Then we do what we are tunity to visit our state’s fer- that both candidates are deeply flawed. I doing now and wonder out loud how we tile fields this fall, think know, probably all of our presidential can, got to this place. I don’t know about you, about the professionals who didates over the years have been deeply but this is a place I don’t want to be. are busy providing the food flawed individuals, but I have never noticed Does this mean that we are in a hopeless we find on our tables each and every day. Tip your hat, it to the extent I am this year. Maybe I am situation? The answer is a resounding no. raise an index finger above older and more cynical but I think more We still live in the greatest nation on earth the steering wheel of your likely something has happened in our soci, with more freedoms and opportunities car or give a friendly wave ety and our political system to surface can, than anywhere else in the world. Maintain, to these producers of food didates willing to say or do anything to get ing those freedoms and opportunities takes and fiber who are dedicated to feeding you and the rest elected. work and they cannot be neglected; part of of the world. What has happened to us? I wish I had the cost of living in a democracy is being John Schlageck is a lead- the answer, then we might be able to work involved at some level. ing commentator on agricul- toward fixing the problem. I am sure there What do we do for the rest of this elec, ture and rural Kansas. Born is someone out there who does have a bet, tion cycle? Take the time to watch the de, and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, ter handle on the situation and more of an bates, learn more about the candidates and his writing reflects a lifetime answer than I do and we need to find that vote for the one that best matches your of experience, knowledge and person. This election magnifies the need viewpoints. I know this may be painful and passion. for a change in the mindset of all of us as we must also be thinking about the next United States citizens. election cycle and make sure that we find GRASS & GRAIN (USPS 937-880) Am I saying there are no good, normal and support the best candidates. We can, The newsweekly for Kansas and southern Ne- people involved in government? Absolutely not sit idly by and let it play out on its own. braska, published each Tuesday at 1531 Yuma not, I have the opportunity and privilege to It is time for all of us to take ownership (Box 1009), Manhattan, KS by Ag Press, Inc. interact with many elected officials at all of our government and exercise the right Periodicals postage paid at Manhattan, Kansas. Postmaster send address changes to: Ag Press, levels and there are many, many good peo, we have been given to have a say in the di, Box 1009, Manhattan, KS 66505. ple who are there for the right reason and rection we are going. 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Grass & Grain, October 4, 2016 Page 3 NAWG welcomes dialogue on benefits of voluntary conservation The House Subcommit- Chesapeake Bay. Independ- my yields, my profitability, the country. In the Bay wa- leased a Chesapeake Bay on the rise, with 99 percent tee on Conservation and ent reports have shown pos- and my productivity. It is tershed alone, the NRCS Progress Report highlight- of agricultural acres in the Forestry held a public hear- itive trends in water quality, vital that growers and NRCS has invested over $890 mil- ing the investments in vol- Bay having at least one con- ing recently regarding vol- habitat, and ecosystems in continue to invest in these lion in federal conservation untary conservation by the servation practice installed. untary conservation prac- the Chesapeake Bay, due to practices to improve water funding, while farmers and federal government, states These practices, such as tices in the rehabilitation of a focused conservation ef- quality in watersheds forest landowners voluntar- and individual farmers. buffer strips, cover crops, the Chesapeake Bay. Natu- fort by the NRCS along with around the country.” ily contribute financial and Maryland wheat growers reduced tillage and nutrient ral Resources Conservation voluntary investment and The benefits of voluntary management resources, in- Eric Spates (a NAWG board management efforts are hav- Service (NRCS) chief Jason participation from farmers. conservation practices are creasing the investment by member) and Jason Scott ing positive impacts on the Weller and Pennsylvania “It is critical that we are many and varied. Produc- about $400 million. With (chairman of U.S. Wheat As- health of the Bay. Department of Agriculture taking the steps now to pro- ers work to address the spe- state and local governments sociates) joined USDA sec- NAWG encourages Con- secretary Russell Redding tect our nation’s water cific resources needs on providing substantial assis- retary Tom Vilsack and gress to continue support were scheduled to testify. sources, including the their own operations be- tance, these conservation NRCS chief Jason Weller for investment in voluntary NAWG is pleased to see Chesapeake Bay,” says cause they know that a one- practices have been suc- and several other farmer conservation practices, as it action being taken in dis- NAWG president Gordon size-fits-all approach does cessfully implemented in leaders for a conversation allows farmers to flexibly cussing the positive effects Stoner, a grower from Out- not work for wheat growers, the Bay area, with positive about agriculture, voluntary participate in conservation of voluntary conservation look, Montana. “Adopting or for agriculture produc- results in reducing erosion, conservation and the Bay at without unnecessary re- practices on the environ- modern conservation prac- tion as a whole. Farmers are managing nutrients, and the release of the Progress strictions and regulatory ment, particularly with re- tices in my own operation actively participating in restoring populations of Bay Report. USDA’s Conserva- burdens, while also actively cent successes of efforts to reduces my environmental practices intended to im- wildlife. tion Effects Assessment improving the environment improve the health of the impact without sacrificing prove water quality around Last month, USDA re- Project found that adoption in tangible and positive of conservation practices is ways. Hunting, fishing and trapping

amendmentIn addition to voting for would be no changeson to cur-Novemberthe right to hunt and fish. theyballot buy (these revenues their chosen candidates rent laws and regulations. Two others have constitu- can only be used to fund and other important mat- The proposed amend- tional provisions guaran- wildlife and fisheries pro- BARN BUILDERS ters in the November 8, ment was introduced into teeing the right to fish, and grams (they cannot be used 2016 general election, vot- the 2015 Legislative Session two have statutes providing for state park mainte- DT CONSTRUCTION918-527-0117 ers will decide whether to as House Concurrent Reso- for the right to hunt and nance). The state’s share of Free Estimates! All Workers Insured Est. 1977 amend the Kansas Constitu- lution (HCR) 5008 by repre- fish. Vermont established the federal excise tax can tion’s Bill of Rights to add a sentatives Couture-Lovela- its right to hunt and fish in only be returned to Kansas constitutional right to hunt, dy and Lusker, but no ac- 1777, but most of the other if someone buys a license fish and trap wildlife. tion was taken. It was car- states have created their or permit. KDWPT does not One Year Warranty The proposed amend- ried over to the 2016 ses- rights since 2000. receive any state general ment would specify the peo- sion where it passed both Hunters and anglers funds for any of its pro- 30x50x10 enclosed...... Galvalume $8,000 ple have a right to hunt, fish chambers by large margins. provide all of the support grams. 12’ slider, 1 walk door .....Colored metal $9,000 and trap by traditional The Kansas Department of for the state’s wildlife and For more information 40x60x14 enclosed Price includes 2 12’ sliding doors...... 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The amendment stitutional provisions for and anglers on equipment would also specify that hunting and fishing are the preferred means for man- aging and controlling REALTHURSDAY, ESTATE OCTOBER 20, 2016AUCTION — 1:00 PM wildlife, and that the HAY FEEDERS AND BUNKS Auction will be held in the Community Center — LURAY, KANSAS amendment shall not be Callviin D.. Wiiebe Tract I: Legal Description: SE ¼ 10-10-12 Os- Tract II: Legal Description: W ½ NW ¼ & NW borne Co. Kansas ¼ SW ¼ 9-10-12 Osborne Co construed to modify any (620) 242-6410 cell (620) 242-6410 cell The farm is located North of Luray, Kansas on The farm is located 1 mile West and ¼ mile provision of law relating to (620) 732-2148 home 260 Drive between 80th Ave. & 677 Ave. with a North of Tract I. Entrance is from the East side trespass, eminent domain [email protected] gravel road on 3 sides. There are 154.98 acres off 95th Ave. There are 119.45 acres of grass. or other private property with 115.28 acres of crop land. The balance is Seller will pay 2016 and all prior years taxes. rights. grass. Bases are wheat 33.17, yield 39: grain Purchaser will pay 2017 taxes. 2015 taxes were The amendment would sorghum 30.31, yield 69: corn 2.82, yield 109 for $88.92. Possession will be January 1, 2017 Terms: 10% of purchase price as down payment be created if approved by a a total base of 66.3 acres. day of auction, the balance will be due upon majority of Kansas voters. Seller will pay 2016 and all prior years taxes. Purchaser will pay 2017 taxes. 2015 taxes were closing on or before December 1, 2016. Down A “Yes” vote will be a vote $1,251.16. payment will be escrowed with Paul Gregory At- in favor of adding the Possession: Possession of ground planted to torney . Escrow fees will be split 50/50 between amendment to the constitu- wheat will be after 2017 wheat harvest, approxi- seller & purchaser. Title insurance will be used, tion, and a “No” vote will mately 35 acres. 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Page 4 Grass & Grain, October 4, 2016 Cake: cake mix, 1 stick of oleo, 3/4 ange juice and orange peel. PUMPKIN BUNDT CAKE 3 eggs, beaten cup of sugar and 1 beaten Cover with plastic wrap, 1 cup all-purpose, flour 1 cup oil egg. Press 2/3 of the mixture leaving vent hole; microwave 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry 2 cups sugar in 9-by-12-inch pan. Mix 3 on high for 12 minutes or flour 1 tablespoon vanilla beaten eggs, 1/4 cup of sugar, until apples are tender. Stir 1 cup granulated sugar 3 cups flour 2/3 cup evaporated milk, 3 1/2 in sugar and cinnamon; mix 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon salt cups of pumpkin, 1 teaspoon well. Cover and let stand for powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder of vanilla, 2 teaspoons cinna- 5 minutes. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking pow- 1 teaspoon baking soda mon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, NOTE: For smoother ap- der Carol Ricketts, Clay Center, Wins 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger and 1/4 plesauce, puree cooked mix- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon cinnamon teaspoon salt. Pour over ture in blender or food 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice WeeklyWinner Carol Recipe Ricketts, ContestClay Center: & Prize 2 cups apples, peeled, cored crust; crumble remaining processor. Yield: 3 cups. 1/4 teaspoon salt ENGLISH APPLE PIE & chopped cake mix over. Sprinkle 3/4 ***** 1 cup nonfat buttermilk 1 egg 1 cup chopped nuts cup of broken pecans and 3 JoAnne Breault, Wamego: 15-ounce can unsweetened 3/4 cup sugar Glaze: tablespoons of melted oleo “A favorite fall apple cake pumpkin puree 1/2 cup flour 1 cup powdered sugar over top. Bake at 350 degrees recipe with an amazing 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 tablespoons milk for 55 minutes. caramel icing to top it off. packed 1 pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla ***** Bake off in a 9-by-13-inch pan 1 large egg, at room tempera- 1 teaspoon vanilla In a bowl, combine all Lydia J. Miller, West- and will be a great cake to ture 1 cup chopped apples cake ingredients except ap- phalia: bring to your next family re- 1 large egg white, at room 1/2 cup chopped nuts ples and nuts. Mix well. Stir ZUCCHINI BREAD union.” temperature Beat egg in a bowl then add sugar gradually and beat. Mix in apples and nuts and pour 3 eggs, beaten CARAMEL ICED 1/4 cup canola oil in flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Add chopped apples into greased and floured 1 cup oil APPLE CAKE 1/4 cup light corn syrup and nuts. Pile into greased pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for bundt pan. Bake at 300 de- 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 30 minutes. Serve with whipped cream. grees for 45 minutes. In- 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups sugar Glaze & Garnish: ***** crease heat to 325 degrees 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup packed confectioners' and bake an additional 20 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar Karen Saner, Burns: beaten eggs and green minutes. Cool on a wire rack 2 cups grated zucchini (skin 3 cups sifted flour 1 tablespoon nonfat butter- BREAKFAST BURRITOS chiles. Cook until set, but for 20 minutes then turn out left on) 1 teaspoon soda milk 1 pound pork sausage or sea- still moist (add optional onto a serving plate. For 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons mini chocolate soned ground turkey items if you want). Spread re- glaze: In a bowl, whisk pow- 3 cups flour 3 cups diced apples chips, or toasted chopped 1 medium potato, cooked & fried beans on the flour tor- dered sugar, milk and vanilla 1/2 cup nuts or raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts nuts (see Tip) shredded or hash browns tillas and add the egg mix- and drizzle over cake before Mix well. Divide dough 1/2 cup chopped raisins (op- To prepare cake: Preheat Onion to taste ture and sprinkle cheese on serving. equally into 2 loaf pans. Bake tional) oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 6 eggs, beaten top. Add some salsa if you de- ***** 1 hour at 325 degrees. Preheat oven to 350 de- 12-cup Bundt pan with cook- 1 can of green chiles, sire. Wrap up and put a paper Lucille Wohler, Clay Cen- ***** grees. Grease and flour two ing spray. Whisk all-purpose chopped (4 1/2 ounces) towel around each one. Mi- ter: Cristi Ellexson, Tescott: 8-inch pans lined with waxed flour, whole-wheat flour, 2 cups Cheddar cheese, crowave until hot and add HOLIDAY PUMPKIN “An easy new spin on apple- paper. In a mixer at medium granulated sugar, cocoa, bak- shredded more salsa or picante sauce DESSERT sauce to use extra apples speed beat eggs, sugar, oil ing powder, baking soda, 1 can refried beans and enjoy. Makes around 10- 1 package yellow cake mix from my tree.” and vanilla until blended. pumpkin pie spice and salt in 1 package flour tortillas 12 burritos depending on 1 stick of oleo CINNAMON-ORANGE Sift together flour, soda and a medium bowl. Blend 1 cup Picante sauce or salsa how full you make them and 1 cup sugar APPLESAUCE salt; combine and beat until buttermilk, pumpkin puree Green peppers (cooked), size of tortillas. These freeze 4 eggs 5 cups sliced Granny Smith blended, Stir apples, nuts and brown sugar in a large bacon bits, rice pilaf, well. 2/3 cup evaporated milk apples and raisins into batter. bowl with an electric mixer squash (optional) ***** 3 1/2 cups pumpkin 1/2 cup orange juice Spread into prepared pans. on low speed. Beat in whole Brown meat and drain; Mary Rogers, Topeka: 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 teaspoons grated or- Bake 1 hour or until tooth- egg and egg white. Stir in oil, add potatoes and onion and APPLE WALNUT 2 teaspoons cinnamon ange peel, to taste pick comes out clean. Cool 10 corn syrup and vanilla. Grad- cook until browned. Add COFFEE CAKE 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar, to taste minutes then invert pans ually add the dry ingredi- 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cinna- onto racks to finish cooling. ents, stirring until just com- 1/4 teaspoon salt mon Caramel Icing: bined. Transfer the batter to • DIESEL FUEL INJECTION 3/4 cup pecans, broken In a 3-quart microwave- 1 cup packed brown sugar the prepared pan. Bake the Blend package of yellow safe bowl combine apples, or- 1/2 cup butter, cubed cake until a wooden skewer • TURBO CHARGERS 1/4 cup milk inserted in the center comes 1 teaspoon vanilla out with only a few moist • SALES & SERVICE 1 1/2 to 2 cups confectioner’s crumbs attached, 1 to 1 1/4 sugar hours. Let cool on a wire rack THE DIESEL SPECIALISTS LANDTUESDAY, OCTOBER AUCTION 18 — 6:00 PM Combine brown sugar, for 15 minutes. Remove from American Legion Cabin, North Hwy. 99 — FRANKFORT, KS butter and milk in a large the pan and let cool com- 237.08 ACRES± - MARSHALL COUNTY KANSAS LAND saucepan. Bring to a boil pletely on the rack, about 2 901 N.E. HWY. 24, SUITE 101, TOPEKA,KS 66617 This property is located just a little over 2 miles from Frankfort. over medium heat; cook and hours. 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Grass & Grain, October 4, 2016 Page 5 could. I also met new peo- LaundryBy Nancy C. Nelson 101 ple, read, wrote, and Don’tBy Martha Let Murphy the Gooder, which Go is the Bad coldest Meadowlark District Agent soaked up some dry Wildcat District section of the refrigerator. Family Life desert air, which was a Extension Agent • Uncut apples, ba- So you're excited about welcome relief from our starting college. Well, here's Pittsburg EFNEP office nanas, melons, nec- hot and humid weather. Nobody likes to find tarines, peaches, pears the American Cleaning Insti- tute’s easy guide to college But as I prepared to re- rotten fruits or vegetables and tomatoes keep best if laundry: Sort ... Analyze ... turn, there was a moment in their refrigerator. left to ripen on a counter Take charge! when I fully acknowl- Enjoy the tastes of the before being refrigerated. The care labels on your edged that I may someday season by keeping your Once ripe, eat them or garments are the key to basic drive somewhere on a va- purchases fresh. Buy the store these foods in the re- care. Anything labeled "dry clean only" is a laundry no- cation and end up living amount of fresh fruits and frigerator crisper drawer no! Put anything labeled there only because I don’t vegetables that you and for optimal freshness. "delicate" in its own pile. Lin- want to make the drive your family can eat within • Store dry onions, gar- gerie and sweaters are likely the storage limits shown lic, oranges and other cit- candidates for this group. By Lou Ann ThomasTime awayand open ranges of South- back home. in the table below. Fresh rus fruits, and potatoes in Sort by Color. Sort what Boone and I recently ern Colorado and North- However, returning foods from a garden or mesh bags in a dry cool remains into four piles: 1) enjoyed a week’s vaca- ern New Mexico. home is possibly one of whites, 2) color-fast pastels, tion. Like many farm With Boone along I had the best things about farmer’s market generally dark place, not in the re- medium and bright colors, 3) going on a vacation in the will keep longer than frigerator, for one to two darks, 4) "fuzzies" – mostly folks, I don’t take many a capable co-pilot, when items purchased at a gro- weeks. towels, but include anything vacations so it was kind of he wasn’t napping in the first place. But, it’s ironic cery store. Read on for Fruit/Vegetable else that might shed lint onto a big deal. It’s not easy to back seat, and he was in that to feel that joy of more tips to help you get Refrigerated Storage Time other items. vacate when you have a good company on any ad- pulling into your own the longest storage time Analyze. While you're farm to tend. The land venture that offered a driveway knowing this is Apples 1 month sorting, empty the pockets, for your fresh fruits and Beets 2 weeks turn down pant and shirt and animals don’t take hike and/or a snack. a place where you belong, vegetables. Berries 2-3 days cuffs, close zippers, snaps days off, so even when we Boone and I hiked in the you have to first leave. Avoid Excess Wetness and and hooks. Tie strings and do, we have to plan ahead mountains, and along Broccoli 3-5 days Keep Them Cool sashes, so they won't get tan- for the care and well- streams and rivers that • Do not store fruits or Carrots 2 weeks gled. Remove belts, pins, and other non-washables. Turn being of all that sur- eventually made their vegetables that show signs Corn 1-2 days jeans inside out if you want rounds us. With that way to the Rio Grande. of spoilage. Fresh herbs 2-3 days to slow down the fading done, I headed to one of We visited the ancient • Wait to wash fruits Grapes 3-5 days process. my favorite places on the pueblo at Taos, which and vegetables until just Green onions3-5 days Must-have Laundry Prod- planet – Taos, New Mexi- houses the oldest contin- ucts. Here are the basic prod- Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 before using them. Head lettuce 5-7 days co. uously inhabited commu- • Refrigerate all cut or ucts: Leafy greens 1-2 days 1) Prewash stain remover I use to enjoy back- nity in our country. No peeled fruits and vegeta- for treating spots and stains packing. I loved the free- one really knows for sure bles immediately. Melons, cut 3-4 days before you drop them into dom of knowing you had when people first lived in • Most refrigerated Nectarines 5 days the washing machine. These everything you needed in the Taos Valley, but we do whole fruits and vegeta- Peaches 5 days come in convenient stick, gel, a pack on your back. know the present multi- bles last longest when Pears 5 days or spray formulas. 2) Laundry they’re stored in plastic detergent. Try liquids, pow- These days I require a lot story buildings of the Radishes 1-2 weeks ders, or the pre-measured bags with six to eight more comfort than pitch- pueblo were constructed Tomatoes 2-3 days tablets that take the guess- ing a tent and cooking on before 1350 AD. small holes poked in each work out of how much to add. Turnips 1-2 weeks a tiny pack stove, but I I visited art galleries bag. The plastic holds in For additional infor- 3) Bleach. Check the garment care label to see if bleach is still like the feeling of and museums and con- moisture and the holes let mation, contact the Wild- in some oxygen. Line the safe for the fabric and paring down to what I sumed as much New Mex- cat Extension District, whether chlorine or non- inside of the plastic bag may need and leaving the ican cuisine as I possibly Crawford County, 620-724- chlorine (oxygen) bleach is rest behind. with dry paper towels to 8233, Labette County, 620- recommended. I loved the drive keep excess moisture 784-5337, Montgomery Take Charge. Choose the water temperature that's best through the changing ter- from spoiling the fresh County, 620-331-2690, Pitts- for the clothes. Read the gar- rain. Even in the 650 produce. burg Office, Expanded • Store apricots, ment's care label for the rec- miles between here and Food and Nutrition Edu- ommended temperature berries, broccoli, cab- cation (EFNEP), 620-232- that's safe for the fabric. Taos the landscape shifts bage, carrots, cauliflower, 1930. Our website is Wash delicates on their and moves from the tall cherries, corn, grapes, http://www.wildcatdistrict own "delicate" setting. The grasses and neatly plant- longer soaking time and green beans, leafy greens, .k-state.edu/ or follow us ed fields of my part of the herbs, mushrooms, shorter agitation cycle puts on Facebook: Wildcat Ex- less strain on the clothes. country to the mountains radishes and summer tension District. squash in a crisper draw- E&D Custom Silage Conveniently located in central Kansas • Claas 900 machine with K.P.and inoculant. • 8 row head and pickup head. • Support trucks and equipment. • Dependable crew and equipment. Jobs of Any Size! Dustin T.R. Cort 620-635-0238 620-786-4646 620-786-5172 Hopper Feed Bin • Custom Made to Your Specifications • 10 ga. 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You have the option of selling on the cash market, forward contracting or grid pricing through US Premium Beef. • Risk management handled by Tiffany Cattle Company • Locked commodity prices • Complete profit/loss statement for each pen Contact: • All marketing decisions discussed with and approved by cattle owner • Reward for your efforts in producing a quality product by selling your cattle F & L CONSTRUCTION on an industry competitive grid Frank Engelken Joshua Engelken Dauer Welding & Machine, Inc. 845 C Road 4609 Grantham Drive 1333 S. 2500 Road, Herington, KS 67449 Shawn Tiffany, Owner/Manager: 785-229-2902 Lindsborg, Kansas • 785.227.3531 Centralia, KS 66415 St. George, KS 66535 785-857-3293 785-564-0642 Shane Tiffany, Owner/Manager: 785-466-6529 [email protected] Office: 785-258-3721 • [email protected] 10-4-16 sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 9/29/16 11:41 AM Page 6

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MiniContinued from pumpkins page 1 lead to successful agritourism business for Kansas couple they keep at it. for me it’s stop and feed the port from Carroll’s sisters, barn doors, what would it cessful in offering ranching As the pumpkin patch and fish.” which she deeply appreciates. be? And then proceed. Don’t experiences. There are so to publicize your facility, and all its attractions have Looking back, Walters The recent downturn in be afraid to try it. Start small many people that want to get then still people haven’t grown, Walters is careful to marvels at the support she the farm economy has drawn and see if it’s going to work out of the city and experience heard of us and we’ve been take time to enjoy it, rather received from her late moth- many comparisons to the and if you can actually make life on the farm or ranch, that here twenty- some-odd than let it all just seem like er-in-law, who could have re- 1980s when so many produc- money from it. Follow your there are many opportunities years,” she said. There’s an- work. She has a small pond sisted such changes in the ers were forced out of farm- heart and follow your out there. “Yeah, you’re other challenge for her hus- with a dock and paddle boats family farming operation. ing. To today’s farmers who dreams.” While she wouldn’t going to have liability is- band, who bleeds purple. that is stocked with catfish “She was our biggest cheer- might need to look for alter- encourage every farmer to sues, you’re going to have to “That Carroll hasn’t been and koi. When she needs a leader,” she says wistfully. natives to commodity crops open a pumpkin patch, she be insured and that doesn’t able to go to a K-State foot- momentary break, she heads “She said, ‘Anything you or livestock for additional in- thinks there are plenty of come cheap,” she acknowl- ball game has been very for the tool shed and fills a can do to make this farm come, Walters has some ad- other options, and maybe edged. “But there are ways to detrimental to our relation- couple of cans with fish make money, go for it,’” vice. “My first thing would some that haven’t even been make more money than what ship,” she laughed. They are food. “You have to make Mom Walters, as she calls be, what do you love doing? thought of yet. She believes your expenses are if you’re learning about technology yourself time to stop and her, passed away ten years If you could do anything in a zip line tour through a good at business. And keep and social media, which Wal- enjoy it,” she said. “Instead ago at the age of 95. Walters the whole world, what would wooded area would be good adding, don’t quit dreaming. ters said would have been of stop and smell the roses, also received enthusastic sup- you do? Think outside the and has seen people be suc- It’s fun to dream.” much easier in their 30s, but

Pumpkin-shaped canning jars hold Beckyʼs pumpkin salsa and other delicious recipes.

A retired combine makes a fun play-set for children vis- iting Waltersʼ Pumpkin patch. 10, 12 & 14 Bale Hay Trailers

New this year, the Cinderella carriage provides a fun photo opportunity for visitors.

• Cradles can be lifted w/one hand • Cradles are removable • Safety locks for cradles in both the up & down positions, located at the front of trailer Nancy Reusser brought her grandchildren to the pump- • 1-Year Mfg. Warranty on axles & tires • 2-Year Warranty on trailer kin patch and is shown rocking Myra, 4; Truitt, 2, and • Heavy duty tubular construction Merritt, 1. • 10-bale trailer has 7,000 lb. tandem axle with brakes IRRIGATED LAND AUCTION • 12- & 14-bale trailer has 10,000 lb. tandem dual axle with brakes WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 — 6:00 PM • 16” wheels, 10 ply radial tires • Comes with a spare tire Held At The Union Pacific Depot COTTAGE HILL • Now have options of hydraulic dump & 14 ply tires 120 Fort Riley Blvd. — MANHATTAN, KS 140 acres +/- SW ¼ Sec. 17, Township 10, Range AG SUPPLY 9 Riley County Kansas, Zeandale Township # # Property consists of 4 wells. Also includes Val- Waterville, Kansas DENNINGMACHINE SHOP, INC. ley Center pivot. Currently planted to Alfalfa and Toll-Free: 866-293-5450 sorghum • Clark’s Seed Tenders Buyer to pay 5% down day of auction with balance • Kilbros Seed Tenders THE WORKHORSE OF WESTERN KANSAS due on or before closing on or before November 18th. Possession upon completion 2016 Fall Har- • Precision Planting vest.Statements Made Day of Auction takes Precedence over previous printed materials. • Martin Row Cleaners

To view property or other additional information contact Jeff Ruckert 785-565-8293 Jeff Ruckert, Auctioneer/Broker Manhattan, KS 66502 COTTAGE HILL AG SUPPLY 785-565-8293 [email protected] www.RuckertAuctions.com 785-313-6101 • [email protected]

TRACTORS 1989 Ford 7710...... $34,500 2014 Case Farmall 95C, ldr, 175hrs ...... $59,500 2015 Case Maxxum 125...... Call SATURDAY,LAND OCTOBER AUCTION 29 — 10:00 AM Case Maxxum 115, ldr, 950hrs...... Call Landoll Lanes - Conference Center, Marysville, KS 2013 Case Puma 170, 470hrs...... $143,000 337.1 ACRES± MARSHALL COUNTY KANSAS LAND 2009 Case Steiger 335,1629hrs...$175,000 MacDon FD70 35’ Draper...... $56,500 2014 Case Maxxum 110, 292 hrs...$74,000 Tract 1: 148 acres± with 135.88 estimated DCP cropland acres with MacDon FD75 35’ Draper (like new)$67,500 2014 Case Farmall 125A,55hrs...... $59,500 TILLAGE 113± Irrigated acres. Tract 2: 120 acres± Big Blue River Bottom with 2004 Case DX24E, Lrd, 750hrs...... $10,500 71.78 estimated DCP cropland acres considered PRIME cropland. Case 200 25’ FC ...... $29,500 1998 Case 8930, 4075hrs ...... $86,000 Tract 3: 69.1 acres± with 64.76 DCP cropland acres. Case 330 Turbo, 25’, new blades....$42,500 2013 Case Magnum 180, 603hrs ...... Case 490 20’ Disk ...... $4,500 Directions to Properties: Tracts1 & 2 - From 12th Road & Highway ...... $145,000 NEW Case 335 28’, 31’ & 34’ 36 go north on 12th Road (Oketo Highway) 7 miles to Deer Trail 2014 Case Magnum 190, 570hrs ...... PLANTERS Road. Property is located on the west side of 12th Road and on the ...... $145,000 2012 Kinze 3660 16-30-15, No Till$110,000 south side of Deer Trail Road. Tract 3 - From 18th Road & Highway 2011 NH Workmaster 55, 398hrs ...$19,900 Kinze 3600 16-30-15, No Till ...... $63,000 2014 NH T5.95, 110 hrs...... Call 36 go north on 18th Road 5.5 miles. Property is located on the east 2014 Kinze 3500 8-30-15 No Till ....$49,500 NH TS110, ldr, 5000hrs ...... Call side of 18th Road and south side of Eagle Road. 2008 Kinze 3500 8-30-15, No Till ...$39,000 1974 Allis 7060, 4173COMBINES hrs ...... $9,500 See upcoming Grass & Grain for complete information or go to 1999 Kinze 3600INDUSTRIAL 12-30-15 No Till ..$49,500 2010 Case IH 7088...... $225,000 www.MidwestLandandHome.com Bobcat T870...... $65,000 1995 Case IH 2188...... $59,500 GEE FAMILY TRUST & EDNA M. GEE TRUST, Sellers Bobcat T750...... Call 2011 NH CR9060 ...... $190,000 Bobcat E35i Mini Ex...... $49,500 2013 NH 98D ...... 25,000 Bobcat S650 1368 hrs ...... $35,500 Case 3408...... $39,000 Bobcat 435 Mini Ex...... $39,500 Case 2162 35’ Draper...... $59,000 EARLEY TRACTOR • Cameron, MO Jeff Dankenbring - Listing Broker 785-562-8386 816-632-7277 • www.earleytractor.com Mark Uhlik – Broker/Auctioneer Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat.: 8-12 Whenwww.MidwestLandandHome.com you want the Best, Call Midwest! 10-4-16 sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 9/29/16 11:42 AM Page 7

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CubanKansas Wheat flour recently millers exchange informationpurchases fromwith the U.S. Kansasbuy wheat from wheat the U.S., but arefarmers not popular in Cuba, so hosted an informational ex- have not continued is be- the possibility to do so has most of the flour is used to change with a group of cause there is a lack of been outside our grasp," make white pan bread and Cuban flour mill profession- available credit from the said Amyris Herrera García, rolls. The bran is removed als. This first-of-its-kind U.S., which means that all Quality Specialist from from the kernel and used as event allows these Cuban U.S. imports have to be paid IMSA mill. animal feed. millers to experience with cash. Because other "Hard red winter wheat "We hope to continue Kansas farming and its competitor countries are is a good wheat; transporta- strengthening these rela- wheat industry first-hand. able to offer credit to Cuba, tion costs are a lot lower; tionships, so that when the The millers represent two of the U.S. is effectively shut and we've had good yields in embargo is fully lifted, these the six flour mills in Cuba. out of the market. processing that wheat," José friends will have the infor- Technical Specialist Marce- During those years of Suarez Linares, Quality De- mation they need to success- lo Mitre from the USW Mex- trade, Cuba was a dedicated partment Supervisor from fully incorporate U.S. and ico City office is traveling buyer of U.S. wheat, pur- IMSA mill, said. IMSA pro- Kansas wheat into their with the team. chasing up to 70 percent of duces flour, semolina and milling operations," said The trip included a visit their wheat imports from bran. Whole wheat products Armstrong. to Kansas Wheat Commis- the United States. sioner Jay Armstrong's As that first shipment farm, opportunities to dis- left the dock at Galveston in Kingman Draft Horse cuss crop quality in the 2002, an expert flour miller state with USDA and funded by the Kansas Wheat & Mule Sale Kansas Wheat representa- Commission was on his way tives, as well as tours of the to demonstrate hard red October 7 & 8, 2016 Kansas Wheat Innovation winter wheat milling tech- Kingman Activity Center • Kingman, Kansas Center, the IGP Institute, niques. Elie Posner, a U.S. the Hal Ross Flour Mill and Wheat Associates milling the Kansas Grain Inspection Kansas Wheat Commissioner Jay Armstrong hosted consultant, provided the FRIDAY,ª OCTOBER 7: Service. the Cuban flour mill professionals at his farm as part of technical assistance. ª Equipment: 9:00 a.m. Cuba imports all its their informational exchange trip. Courtesy photo Raisner Ramos Vanega, Special Equipment Sale: 1 p.m. • Harness to follow wheat needs, but is not cur- Europe is critical for U.S. including meetings with Director of Balance and De- ª rently importing any wheat wheat farmers to fully real- Cuban leaders and trade livery from Grupo Empre- SATURDAY,Horses & Mules, OCTOBER 12:00 Noon 8: from the United States be- ize their export potential to missions to the island na- sarial de la Industria Ali- cause of challenges related Cuba. Kansas wheat farmers tion. mentaria (GEIA) and repre- RodneyNo Bergkamp, Barn Trading Arlington • No DogsRuss Allowed Brown, Topeka to the U.S. embargo. Total support ending the embargo In January 2002, the first sentatives from Empresa 620-538-2333 • 620-727-1853 785-286-3006 wheat imports from all ori- entirely." shipment of hard red winter Mixta Industrial Molinera gins in marketing year The week's events kicked wheat in more than forty S.A. (IMSA) flour mill, a 2015/16 are estimated at off on September 19, when years left the Port of Galve- joint venture operation with 800,000 metric tons (29.4 mil- Kansas Wheat joined En- ston, Texas, and began a a Mexican company and a lion bushels). gage Cuba and other farm beneficial trade partner- Cuban holding company, "With current decade-low groups in launching the En- ship. That first shipment spoke about their desire to SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 — 10:00 AM commodity prices and pres- gage Cuba Kansas State contained wheat from purchase U.S. hard red win- FromAUCTION OTTAWA, KS: take I-35 approx. 13 miles west to WILLIAMS- sures on the U.S. ag econo- Council. Kansas, Texas and Oklaho- ter wheat. BURG, KS (exit 170) then go 1 mile south on Dane St. to OLD HWY my, we need to be fostering "Kansas wheat farmers ma, and was the beginning "We've always wanted to 50 then 5 miles west to Xeric Rd (at Pleasant Hill Cemetery) then 1/2 mile north to 349th/Stubbs Rd, then 3/4 east to auction site at 7204 trade partners and relation- are excited to be here today, of a total first shipment of buy wheat from the U.S., E. 349th St. (GPS will NOT take you to this location) From WAVER- ships, not prohibiting them," to be founding members of 2.6 million bushels, in the and unfortunately politics LY, KS: Exit 162 on I-35 go 3 miles south on HWY 31 then 4 1/2 miles said Jay Armstrong, Past the Engage Cuba Kansas wake of Hurricane Michelle. have not allowed us to be east on OLD HWY 50, then 1/2 mile north on Xeric Rd (at Pleasant Chairman of the Kansas State Council. By being That trade partnership able to purchase that wheat; Hill Cemetery) to 349th/Stubbs Rd then 3/4 mile east. Wheat Commission. "De- members of this group, we continued until 2010. One of however, it has always been 21 ± Guns sell at 10 AM; items; Linn squeeze chute, 4 spite many difficulties asso- can play an important role the key reasons that wheat our desire and our intent to America Security gun safe; sec. curved alley, tub may sell ammo & fishing items; 2007 separate; 35± Priefert 12’ pan- to influence significant de- ciated with the U.S. trading Chevy 2500HD pickup, single els; 10 rolls new barb wire; with Cuba, it is apparent cisions that have to be made cab, Duramax, Allison, 4WD, 200± new steel posts; My-D- that we have a major trans- before we can enjoy Cuba as GN hook, 67,600 miles; 2003 & Han-D cake feeder; 200± joints portation and logistical ad- a trading partner," said ’06 Honda ATVs; 2003 WW GN of 1” & 2” pipe; 6 steel feed vantage in shipping, given Armstrong. 6x16 stock trailer; Miller Bobcat bunks; Priefert 2 sec. dog pen; Cuba's proximity to the Kansas Wheat has been 250 NT welder-generator; Ford Pneu-Dart M-196 vet dart gun; working for decades to open 8N tractor; Cub Cadet 1864; 2 selection vet equipment; United States. 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Page 8 Grass & Grain, October 4, 2016 ahead was the border town out the outfit, riding along cial hair didn’t look right doorway a barrage of bul- of Coffeyville. the road to Coffeyville. and with a closer look lets seared the air about Three of the horsemen As they rode into the McKenna recognized a dis- them. Backing into the bank, were brothers. Born in Mis- town that had known them tinctive walk and the shape the Dalton brothers seemed souri to a large family, there in their youth they tried to of the head that he knew trapped, but Bob brought would eventually be fifteen cover their identities by from his earlier association his Winchester into action, children. The Dalton family wearing false beards. The with one of the brothers. putting one of the Cof- settled near Coffeyville, but heavily armed men were His suspicions swelled feyville defenders out of ac- Lewis, the father, seemed to seen by a number of uncon- when three of the men tion. Other defenders be always on the move. In cerned citizens. It was hunt- turned to enter the Condon turned their weapons on the 1882, Lewis moved his fami- ing season and lots of men Bank while the other two Condon Bank. Bullets were ly to Locust Hill near the carried their guns at that continued across the street flying everywhere as the thriving frontier town of time of year. to the First National Bank. Dalton gang ran for their Vinita, in Indian Territory. It had been a while since Through the windows of the horses tied in the alley. Un- Frank, the oldest son at the Daltons had been in Cof- Condon Bank McKenna fortunately, the alley al- twenty-four years, was ac- feyville. Right away they watched in astonishment as lowed the defenders to send cepted into the U.S. Mar- had to alter their plans. The he saw a Winchester leveled a barrage of bullets in a con- The morningItʼs of the October Daltons!that left the air crisp and shal’s Service in 1884, riding hitching rails where they at the banker. Bolting into centrated deadly volley that 5, 1892, dawned with a chill clean. Riding out of the for “the hanging judge” were planning to tie their action, McKenna spread the ripped the men to pieces. in the air, but not so cold as south five horsemen crossed Isaac Parker. Regrettably, horses had been moved to alarm. It’s the Daltons! When the smoke cleared to hold a man back. It was the man-made border that he was killed in a wild accommodate street repair. Inside the Condon, Grat only Emmett was breathing. Indian Summer and the sun separated the State of shootout with horse thieves Riding on, they turned up an Dalton, Dick Broadwell, and Broadwell had succeeded in was shining in all its splen- Kansas from Indian Territo- in 1887. Grat, Bob, and Em- alley and tied their horses Bill Powers were filling a riding out of the alley, but dor upon a prairie scene ry. Just a mile and a half mett also became Deputy near others that were grain sack with cash and fell dead from his horse just U.S. Marshals. However, in- hitched behind several gold coin. They were told outside of town. Back in the stead of staying the course businesses, including a sta- that the vault was on a time alley the smell of blood in- as peace officers they ble and a blacksmith shop. lock, not set to open for an- vaded the cool morning air turned to stealing horses Looking out onto the street other ten minutes. It was a of Indian Summer. The Dal- and robbing trains. and across the plaza, the bluff. The vault was un- ton Gang was no more. It SATURDAY,LAND OCTOBER AUCTION 15 — 10:00 AM This particular October fronts of the First National locked, but failing to try the was as good a day as any to Linn American Legion, 83.9 ACRES± WASHINGTON COUNTYLINN, KANSAS KS LAND morning the three Dalton Bank and Isham’s hardware door for himself, Grat an- die on The Way West. brothers were planning one were plainly in view. The nounced they would wait. “The Cowboy," Jim Gray is This tract consists of predominately Crete Silty Clay Loam soil con- big robbery that would set Condon Bank was on a nar- At the First National Bob author of the book Desperate sidered prime farmland. This tract has approximately 59.7 acres in them up for life. One big job row wedge of property just and Emmett Dalton gath- Seed: Ellsworth Kansas on the crop production and approximately 24.2 acres in pasture. A high and it would be wine and out of sight to the left. ered up some twenty thou- Violent Frontier, Executive percentage of the pasture could be converted to cropland. This property lays nice and has been well taken care of. This property roses in South America! Two As the men stepped out sand dollars, herded the Director of the National is located 1 1/4 miles east of Linn along 8th Rd. The intersection of banks operated just across onto the plaza they still gar- bank personnel and a hand- Drovers Hall of Fame. Contact Quivira and 8th Rd is the Southeast corner of the property. the street from one another. nered little attention, ex- ful of customers out the Kansas Cowboy, P.O. Box 62, Legal: E2 SE4 & E8 AC OF W2 SE4, S23, T04, R03E, 6th Surely robbing two banks at cepting one man, Aleck front door, unaware that the Ellsworth, KS 67439. Phone Principal Meridian, EXC RD ROW. once would yield an impres- McKenna, who was sweep- citizens of Coffeyville were 785-531-2058 or kansascow- 2015 Real Estate Taxes: $910.53 SELLER: DENNY TRUMBLE REV. TRUST sive take! Dick Broadwell ing the walk in front of his marshaling an army against boy@ kans.com & JAN RADLEY and Bill Powers rounded dry goods store. The false fa- them. Once they cleared the

Terms & Possession: 10% down day of the sale, balance due at closing on or before November 18, 2016. Seller to pay 2016 taxes and will retain the 2016 rental income. Title insurance, escrow and closing costs to be split equally between buyer and seller. Possession on closing. This property to be Kansas Simmental Association and Manhattan sold as-is. All inspections should be made prior to the day of the sale. This is a cash sale and will not be subject to financing, have your financing arrangements made prior to sale day. Midwest Land and Home is acting as a Seller’s Agent and represents the seller only. All information has come from Commission Co. to hold Simmental Influenced reliable sources; potential bidders are encouraged to verify all information independently. Galloway Wiegers & Brinegar will act as escrow & closing agent. Announcements made the day of sale will take precedence over all The Kansas Simmental steers and heifers out of leg/Somnus). Weaning is tion reported from a large other information. Feeder Calf Sale November 4 in Manhattan Association will host a ‘Sim- SimGenetics bulls and/or fe- also recommended, but not study on its sale platform in mental Influenced’ Feeder males are eligible for this required. If weaned, calves 2014, a $12.06 per-hundred- Calf Sale on November 4 at special sale. For feeder should be weaned at least weight health price advan- Mark Uhlik – Broker/Auctioneer - 785-325-2740 the Manhattan Commission steers and heifers, it is rec- three weeks before the sale. tage for weaned and vacci- Jeff Dankenbring – Broker - 785-562-8386 Co. in conjunction with the ommended, but not re- Vaccination and weaning in- nated calves. Dr. Hilton, a Whenwww.MidwestLandandHome.com you want the Best, Call Midwest! regular Friday sale. Feeder quired, that calves be vacci- formation will be provided Purdue University veteri- nated for three diseases at to buyers before the sale narian, stated “If you are least two weeks before the and announced from the not adding value to your sale (Respiratory, Pas- auction block. calves, you are making a 197 ACRES NW teurella, and Black- Superior Livestock Auc- huge mistake, leaving PASTURE REAL ESTATE POTTAWATOMIE money on the table, and giv- COUNTY ing my feedlot owners a lot AUCTION poorer-quality cattle.” “Age and Source Verifi- SATURDAY,Educational OCTOBER Building – Just South 29, of 2016 Methodist — Church 10:00 AM cation” would be the way to 2nd Street & Main, WESTMORELAND, KANSAS capture the pre-weaning Property Description: This property is located in Northwest Pottawatomie County between Olsburg and pre-conditioning premi- and Westmoreland. This is an L shaped pasture with ¼ mile of frontage on paved Westmoreland Road um. There are several good at the north side and good gravel Cree Road along ¼ mile of frontage at east side. The pasture is most- ly native grass with a small pond and spring water. A tree lined draw runs through the south side of the auditing programs available property with hard and soft wood mature trees that provide wildlife habitat and shade for livestock. to verify Age and Source, in- For aerial maps, pictures & additional information please visit our website: cluding one provided by the WWW.PEARLREALESTATE.ORG American Simmental Asso- ciation. For more informa- SELLER: STILL CORPORATION tion on Age and Source ver- PEARL REAL ESTATE & APPRAISAL SERVICE, INC. ification, call the ASA at ST. MARYS, KS 66536 • 785 437-6007 Dennis Rezac, Auctioneer, 785-456-4187 Mike Pearl, Broker, 785-256-5174 406-587-4531, or your seed- stock supplier. For more information and/or to consign to the KSA sponsored Simmental Influ- enced Feeder Calf Sale, contact: John Cline, Manhat- REALMONDAY, ESTATE OCTOBER 17, 2016 AUCTION — 1:00 PM tan Commission Co. 785-532- Auction will be held at the school Community Center — REPUBLIC, KANSAS 8381 (or 785-889-4775), or TRACT I: NW ¼ 26-1-6 Jewell Co. Kansas acres. Base acres are 32.58 wheat with 41 bu The farm is located on Ash & 290 Road. yield, 57.42 corn with 166 bu yield, 2.69 grain Ralph Brooks 785-556-0385; There are 158.10 acres with 145.39 cropland sorghum with 145 bu yield, 33.17 soybean with 50 Michael Dikeman 785-770- acres. Base acres are 33.91 wheat with 41 bu bu yield for a total base acres of 125.86. The 2977; or John Irvine 785-313- yield, 59.77 corn with 166 bu yield, 2.80 grain pivot, pump and motor are owned by the renter. 7473. sorghum with 145 bu yield, 34.52 soybean with 50 120.8 irrigated acres. bu yield for a total base acres of 131.0. Conser- 2015 General taxes were $3,463.08, 2017 Bost- vation system is being actively applied. wick irrigation $5,344.25, Bostwick repair This farm has a 7 tower T & L pivot w/end gun, $529.10. 3x4 Berkley pump 1000 gal per minute, 2012 Tract IV: NE ¼ 34-1-6 Jewell Co. Kansas, less John Deere diesel 4024 power unit. Half of the 26 acres on East side irrigation ditch. pivot is 2011, the other half 2014. 69.2 irrigated The farm is located on Z & 290 Roads. acres. There are 117.87 acres with 115.74 cropland 2015 General Taxes were $3,815.22, 2017 Bost- acres. Base acres are 43.29 wheat with 42 bu SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 — 1:30 PM wick irrigation $3,061.55, Bostwick repair yield, 56.58 grain sorghum with 88 bu yield, .16 AUCTIONAuction will be held at the home 822 Blunt in DOWNS, KANSAS $303.10. soybeans with 36 bu yield for a total base acres of ART & COLLECTABLES pitcher, stems, candle sticks, tions; assortment of other col- TRACT II: N ½ NE ¼ 22-1-6 Jewell Co. Kansas 100.03. Art & pictures inc.: (Bobbie plater; American Fostoria lectables. The farm is located on Birch & 290 Road. 2015 taxes were $1,046.28. Seller will pay 2016 Burns & Highland Mary from pieces; 12 place set Went- HOUSEHOLD There are 77.01 acres with 77.01 cropland acres. taxes, purchaser will pay 2017 taxes. Dobson Painting print, 2 worth china; 12 place set Nori- Walnut Duncan Phyfe table & 4 Base acres are 19.20 wheat with 41 bu yield, Terms: 10% of purchase price as down payment Stephenson paintings, GRA take china; Aladdin table lamp; chairs; walnut buffet; 3 pc pine 33.80 corn with 166 bu yield, 1.60 grain sorghum day of auction, the balance will be due upon clos- Horerily print, assortment of Meteor fount lamp; finger bedroom set; curio cabinet; with 145 bu. yield, 19.40 soybeans with 50 bu ing on or before November 16, 2016. Down pay- other pictures); Yale floor safe lamp; jardiniere; qt. bottom oak dinette table w/4 chairs; yield for a total base acres of 74. Conservation ment will be escrowed with Downing, Alexander & w/cow picture on front; painted mark Red Wing jug; 3 gal Flex Steel rockers; floral divan; system is being actively applied. This farm has ir- Wood Attorney, escrow fees will be split 50/50 be- drop desk chest unusual; oak Western crock; 8 place set oak end tables; hide a bed love rigation pipe. 45.5 irrigated acres. tween seller & purchaser. Title insurance will be dresser base; oak gate leg Holmes & Edwards flat ware; seat; desk; oak entertainment 2015 General taxes were $1,722.20, 2017 Bost- used, the cost will be split 50/50 between seller & table; child’s rocker; pine 2 German alarm; set pocket center; 20’s half table; full bed; wick irrigation $2,082.74, Bostwick repair purchaser. door cabinet; pine shelf; pine books; Fisher Price train; dolls; 3 drawer chest; Sony Wega $199.29. Possession will be March 1, 2017. Thummel shelf w/drawers; school chair; books; games; 1951 Calvin Im- TV; card table & chairs; Hoover TRACT III: NE ¼ 27-1-6 Jewell Co. Kansas. Real Estate & Auction LLC is acting as seller wash bench; RPC Supply slot- plement Osborne JD pocket upright vacuum; luggage; golf The farm is located on Ash & 290 Road. agent. All statements made day of auction ted box; Doctor Shearer sign; ledger; cameras; sprinkling clubs; step ladder; small There are 154.79 acres with 141.39 cropland take precedence over printed material. Dalton chamber pot, cup & can; Griswold cast iron skillet; amount of tools; assortment of tooth brush holder; Cambridge bayonet; Christmas decora- other household. Note: For pictures check our web site at www.thummelauction.com. The furniture is very CHARLOTTE WALTERS ESTATE clean quality. JAMES R. BROOKS TRUST• ANNA M. HOOVER TRUST THORALD & GEORGIA COWLEY ESTATES Auction Conducted By: THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC Auction Conducted By: THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC 785-738-0067, 785-738-5933 • www.thummelauction.com 785-738-0067 10-4-16 sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 9/29/16 11:42 AM Page 9

Grass & Grain, October 4, 2016 Page 9 District Court dismisses HSUS suit against EPA over CAFO air regulation The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed a suit filed by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other environmental and animal activist groups against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which sought to have EPA take action on petitions asking EPA to regulate air emissions from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The suit sought to force a Well, readers, it is back The website described deadline for EPA to respond to petitions from HSUS asking to the barnyard for another medicinal uses as every- for regulations on CAFO emissions. Judge Tanya Chutkan versatile plant lesson! thing from a pain reliever to has dismissed the case due to HSUS not providing EPA with This unassuming plant a dewormer, disinfectant to a notice of intent that HSUS was filing the case against has many names: buffalo ulcer cure. As a source of EPA. gourd, calabazilla, chili- food, the gourd may be cote, coyote gourd, fetid cooked like squash when it gourd, fetid wild pumpkin, is young and the seeds may Raine Garten's entry first won champion commercial Missouri gourd, prairie be roasted or ground into Senate slams WOTUS heifer at the Central Kansas Free Fair in Abilene, then gourd, stinking gourd, wild meal when the gourd went on to be named supreme heifer. gourd, and wild pumpkin. browns. It clings to the roadsides I picked them to dry and asIn a “extreme report released re- overreach”beyond congressional in- in central and western decorate. Since painting centlym the U.S. Senate tent. AUCTION Kansas, and is ideally suit- gourds with my Granny, I Committee on Environment To read the full report, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 — 3:00 PM ed to the plains, having have loved their versatility and Public Works highlight- visit http://tinyurl.com 6215 Tuttle Creek Blvd. — MANHATTAN, KS adapted to semi-arid cli- and beauty and these are ed examples of the Environ- /WOTUS-9-23-16. Appliances, artwork, audio/visual equipment, bulletin boards, Calcu- mates and sandy soil. It perfect for crafting. Granny mental Protection Agency lators, cameras, camera equipment, cash registers, chair mats, does not require a lot of had dipper gourds, the long- (EPA) illegally asserting ju- chairs, chainsaw, air compressor, computer equipment, computers, rain. One reference said necked variety, and the risdiction over features tra- copiers, desks, electrical equipment, electronic equipment, fans, fax ditionally exempt from the machines, file cabinets, Firewalls, furniture, footstool, bookshelf, book- that is is particularly well- gourd vine was intertwined cases, coat rack, miscellaneous furniture, lamps, laptops, hardware, Clean Water Act. Despite suited to "marginal agricul- with the wisteria. It was the lights, maintenance supplies, medical equipment, roll of plastic, roll tural lands." most beautiful combination. the fact that the Sixth Cir- of carpet, office equipment, office furniture, office supplies, computer According to the website We dried them, made bird- cuit Court of Appeals con- monitors, partitions, equipment parts, phones, printers, safes, scales, Medicinal Plants of the houses, and yes, even dip- tinues its nationwide stay scanners, servers, shelving, storage supplies, tables, telephones, traf- fic counters, rolls of chain link fence, used guardrail, and chain link Southwest, American Indi- pers, and yes, we actually on enforcement of EPA’s wa- ters of the U.S. (WOTUS) gates and More! ans have used this little drank from them! Auctioneers Note: This is a short list of items! gourd for thousands of Like so many things be- final rule, the report demonstrates that EPA is SELLERS: RILEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS years. neath our feet, this common Jeff Ruckert, Auctioneer/Broker enforcing the WOTUS rule "It has been used tradi- little gourd is not so com- Manhattan, KS 66502 tionally in various ways as a mon after all. and expanding jurisdiction 785-565-8293 food, cosmetic, detergent, Deb Goodrich is the co-host [email protected] insecticide, and ritualistic of Around Kansas TV show, Let us help you www.RuckertAuctions.com rattle," said the site. the Wednesday feature of RECLAIM YOUR PROPERTY The plant is easily recog- AGam in Kansas. Contact her nized as being a member of at author.debgoodrich@gmail. that has been overgrown with brush & trees! the squash or gourd family com. WE OFFER: by the large yellow trumpet • New Holland 232 high flow ma- chine with tracks for speed & bloom common to squash or SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 — 10:00 AM strength. OfferingAUCTION for sale at Public Auction, located at 1000 N. Spencer, pumpkins. It grows quickly, •For cutting trees: a turbo tree NEWTON, KS. and with a very long taproot, saw with a rotating head & ANTIQUE TRACTORS, 1/2 stationary engines on helps hold the soil in place, stump sprayer that also allows FARM RELATED ITEMS & trucks; corn sheller; MW 1 1/2 though some consider it a for tree trimming along fields. COLLECTIBLES hp stationary engine on trucks; nuisance. The taproot can • Pile up all of the debris for burning with grapple and cut off trees 1944 John Deere A NF tractor; Kohler generator; Cushman en- be several feet long and flush with the ground. 1946 John Deere A NF tractor; gine; IHC 3-5 hp stationary en- weigh over a hundred WE ALSO DO DIRT WORK! 1948 AC WC NF tractor; 1935 gine on trucks; Fairbanks-Morris pounds. It has been used for IH Farmall F-20 tractor; 1936 IH Z stationary engine on trucks; Farmall F-20 tractor; 1950 IH IHC 1 1/2 hp stationary engine laundry soap and shampoo. Please call or text Allen for pricing & scheduling 785-249-9788 W-6 tractor; MH 44 row crop on trucks; Maytag washers; 3 - tractor; Case row crop tractor; Maytag engines; Dayton sm. LAND AUCTION • INVEST IN LAND! Ford 8N tractor; 1936 IH Far- mill/grinder; wood stove & pipe; mall W-30 tractor; MH 44 WF cream cans; blow torches; wood 1490 ACRE ELK COUNTY KANSAS RANCH tractor; 1949 W-6 tractor; 1951 planes; corn planter; cistern THURSDAY,LAND OCTOBER AUCTION 20 — 6:00 PM IH H tractor; 1940 Oliver 70 row pumps; Ranch Trac pedal trac- White City Community Bldg. — WHITE CITY, KS crop, steel wheel tractor; 1925 tor; cobbler set; Mo. A jack; tri- 79.4 ACRES± - MORRIS COUNTY KANSAS LAND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 — 11:00 AM Fordson steel wheel tractor; cycles; fuel tanks & stands; De- AUCTION LOCATION: COX COMMUNITY BUILDING, 1935 IH Farmall F-12 tractor; troit Engine Works 6 hp station- This property would make a nice addition to any cattle or farm- 1939 IH Farmall F-14 steel ary engine; Cushman Mo. C en- ing operation and is currently approx. 50/50 crop land to hay 100 W. WASHINGTON ST, HOWARD, KS 67349 wheel tractor; Gleaner A com- gine on wheels; old radiators; meadow but the opportunity exists to add additional ag acres. bine; MM pull combine; mower doors; tractor parts; acetylene Property Location from White City: North on 2200 Road approxi- 1490+- Acres Of Rolling Native Cattle Grazing Pas- trailer; steel wheels; fenders; generator; tires & wheels; pick- mately 4.5 miles. From 2200 Road & B Ave property is located .5 ture. 10 Ponds • Wet Weather Draws • Excellent miles north on the east side of 2200 Road. part tractor; old wrenches; NI up toolbox; wheelbarrow; WILLIAM BAKER REVOCABLE TRUST, SELLER Fence Cross Fenced Into 3 Grazing Units, Centrally sickle mower; 3 row lister; 3 wagon tongues; carpenter box; Located Pens btm. pull plow; snake killer; seed cleaner; misc. lumber; See Sept. 27 Grass & Grain for complete information or go to pump jack; 2 - IHC LB 1 1/2 - 2 scrap iron & more. www.MidwestLandandHome.com LAND LOCATION: From Howard Kansas, 6 1/2 MAURICE & DOLORES CLARK ESTATE, SELLER TERMS: Cash day of sale. Statements made day of sale take precedence miles East on Limestone Rd to Road 23, then 1 mile over advertised statements. South. • WWW.SUNDGREN.COM VAN SCHMIDT Auctioneer/Real Estate Jeff Dankenbring – Listing Broker 785-562-8386 SUNDGREN AUCTION & REALTY • 7833 N. Spencer Road, Newton, KS 67114 Mark Uhlik – Broker/Auctioneer 785-325-2740 JOE SUNDGREN, 316-377-7112 620-367-3800 or 620-367-2331 Whenwww.MidwestLandandHome.com you want the Best, Call Midwest! RICK REMSBERG, 316-322-5391 Schmidt Clerks & Cashiers • Lunch provided by K & B Catering JEREMY SUNDGREN 316-377-0013 www.hillsborofreepress.com

SATURDAY,GUN OCTOBER AUCTION 15 — 10:00 AM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 — 2:30 PM Auction will be held in Kenwood Hall at the Saline Co. Expo Center 900 Greeley AuctionAUCTION will be held at the farm located at the East end of Dyer Street in WELLS, KS SALINA, KANSAS Wells is 7 miles East of Minneapolis, Ks. on Limestone Road. TRACTORS, CAR, TRUCKS 2166 riding mower; Econo- COLLECTIBLES & 1. Winchester 22 model 03 20. Winchester 30 M1 Carbine Garand 87195x; 37. Springfield & MACHINERY horse Troy tiller; Husqvarna HOUSEHOLD 172x; 2. Winchester 22 long 111317x; 21. Savage 250 Trap Door 45-70 model 1882 2010 Hyundai Sonata 4 door 445 chain saw; Echo gas weed 52” flat screen TV; recliner; 2 model 90 5231x; 3. Winchester model 99 D45913x; 22. Savage 21560x; 38. Enfield 303 MK2 car, 4 cy, auto, power, gray eater; 6 hp gas trimmer; gas divans; bunk bed like new; 22 long model 63 7000xA; 4. 303 Savage model 99 28247x; 590729x; 39. US Carbine Stan- color 112,000 miles, good; Weed Eater hedge trimmer; 1930’s 3 pc. white bedroom Winchester 22 WRF model 90 23. Savage (Stevens Favorite) dard Product Co. 30 216661x; 1996 Chevrolet 2500 extended Mig 151 welder; Lincoln 225 set; 20’s painted chest; cedar 53334x; 5. Winchester 22 22 model 71 1021XSF; 24. 40. Steyr-Autriche 45-70 model cab pickup auto, 8 cy, long welder; Milwaukee cut off saw; chest; pecan dining table; 5 model 62A 40807x; 6. Winches- Savage 22-250 G25745x; 25. 1878 242x; 41. Ruger 223 Mini box; 1960 GMC 4000 1 ½ ton bench grinder; table saw; jig drawer chest; queen bed; oak ter 22 WRF model 90 52887x; Savage 245-E 22/410 over 14 1803785x; 42. Henry 22lr truck, V6 engine, 4speed 2 saw; drills; saws; hammers; wash stand; Sentry safe; 15 cu 7. Winchester 30WCF model under; 26. Revelation 410 10119x; 43. H & R Topper 20 speed 15’ w/hoist; Massey 180 end wrenches; assortment chest freezer; metal lawn 94 11241x; 8. Winchester 22 model R310EC JO1043x; 27. ga. model 150 AL29725x; 44. gas tractor 3 pt.; Case 830 hand tools; shovels; forks; chair; wash bench; neck short model 90 20628x; 9. Win- Revelation 410 model 350 Interarm 22 mag HO2786X; 45. diesel tractor Case O Matic, 3 rakes; step ladder; extension yokes; double trees; chicken chester 22 model 61 28170x; D53445x; 28. Revelation 410 Iver Johnson Champion 410 pt. like new rear tires w/GB 900 ladder; tractor chains; pickup nest; wooden barrel; well 10. Winchester 22 short model model 350 D53445x; 29. US 9146XXF; 46. Thompson Black loader 6’ bucket; Land Pride fuel tank; 300 gal fuel tank on pump; pitcher pump; IHC 90 80588x; 11. Winchester 22 Rifle H & R 30M1 Garand Powder 54 cal 3144X; 47. RCR 1872 3 pt. 6’ mower; 3 pt. stand; 110 gal fuel tank on 4 cream separator; 2 crock jugs; model 06 19293x; 12. 578768x; 30. International Har- Daisy Heddon 22 model V/L 6’ blade; JD 38 sickle mower; 3 wheel trailer; 1” x 12” boards; games; hay fork; egg baskets; 13. Winchester 32WS model 94 vester 30 Garand 453429x; 31. 19x; 48. Daisy Heddon 22 pt. bale fork; 3 pt. post hole new roll barb wire; 2 rolls 4’ scythe; metal toys; wood tool 152768x; 14. Winchester 22 Remington 30 model 03A3 model V/L 19x; 49. S & W 38 digger; 4 wheel flat bed trailer; sheep wire; 3 round bottom box; walking plow; 5 tooth; model 74 28839XA; 15. Win- 338946x; 32. Springfield Ar- pistol 16584x; 50. Forhand 32 Huskee log splitter on 2 wheels feeders; round bale feeder; 6 wooden sled; wash tub; cream chester 22 long rifle model 90 mory 30 model 1903 142931x; pistol 16213x; 51. H & R 32 pis- w/gas engine; bale elevator Behlen 10’ portable corral pan- can; wireless printer; Kenmore 67522x; 16. Winchester 22 long 33. Springfield Armory 30/40 tol 35754x; 52. Iver Johnson 22 w/gas engine; bale fork for els; 8 Farm Master 10’ portable canister vacuum; canner; de- model 90 17449x; 17. Winches- model 1898 18872x; 34. pistol K5827x; 53. Iver Johnson loader; buzz saw; dump rake. corral panels; squeeze chute; hydrator; canning jars; pots & ter 30WCF model 94 CNL156x; Springfield Armory 30/40 model Target 22 pistol N1500x; 54. TOOLS & FARM tank heater. pans; kitchen appliances; as- 18. Winchester 30 WCF model 1896 5065x; 35. Springfield Ar- Savage 22 LR pistol 5259x; as- Honda generator; Cub Cadet sortment of household. 94 CNO156x; 19. Winchester mory 22 model 1899 22762x; sortment of ammo. 30 model M1Garand 124480x; 36. Springfield Armory 30 Note: Check our web site for pictures at www.thummelauction.com. Note: This is a private collection, check our website for pictures at STEVE & POLLY PEARCE ESTATE www.thummelauction.com. We will be open for viewing at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. Auction Conducted By: THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC Auction Conducted By: THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC 785-738-0067 785-738-0067 10-4-16 sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 9/29/16 11:43 AM Page 10

Page 10 Grass & Grain, October 4, 2016 Auctioneers: Thummel center semis, iron work & real estate for Jon Nel- Real Estate & Auction, equipment gun safe, son & Leon Nelson. Auc- LLC. ammo, generator, tools, tioneers: Griffin Real Es- Auction Calendar October 9 — Guns at Salina. misc. at Beatrice, Nebras- tate & Auction Service. Auctioneers: Wilson Real- ka for Pinnacle Bank. Auc- October 15 — Tractors, car, October 4 — 390 +/- acres all Riley County Public October 8 — Real estate, ty & Auction Service. tioneers: Jurgens, Hen- trucks & machinery, tools in Geary County, in Junc- Works. Auctioneers: Ruck- 2007 Ford Explorer, October 10 — Tractors, richs, Hardin. &farm, Collectibles & tion City for Lawrence R. ert Realty & Auction. Harley items, firearms & Dozer, Pickup trailers, October 15 — Vehicles, lawn household items for Steve Young. Auctioneers: October 6 — 118.5 acres m/l household at Topeka. Auc- hay, household, tools at mowers, tools, antiques at & Polly Pearce Estate in Brown Real Estate & Auc- of Chase County Middle tioneers: Murray Auction Vassar for Bauck Family Cuba for Barbara Wells, KS. Auctioneers: tion Service. Creek Valley land held at and Realty. Trust. Auctioneers: Wis- Reynolds Estate. Auction- Thummel Real Estate & October 5 — 303.1 acres m/l Cottonwood Falls for October 8 — Estate auction chropp Auctions. eers: Novak Bros. & Auction. Ford County, KS land held property of William at Hanover for Jerry I. Pil- October 11 — House & 9.9 Gieber. October 15 & 16 — Tag sale: at Dodge City for heirs of Lamey & the late Donna lard Estate. Auctioneers: acres ± in Geary County October 15 — Guns, ammo, almost new appliances, Larry Handshy Sr. Auc- Starks Lamey. Auction- Olmsteds & Sandstrom. held at Junction City for fishing items, pickup, antique furniture, col- tioneers: Midwest Land & eers: Griffin Real Estate & October 8 — Black Here- James David Harrel. Auc- ATVs, stock trailer, trac- lectibles & household at Home. Auction Service, LC. fords Production Sale, tioneers: Brown Real Es- tor, mowers, tools, farm & Abilene for Mr. & Mrs. Bob October 6 — Appliances, October 6 — 351.23 acres m/l J&N Ranch, Leavenworth, tate & Auction Service, livestock related items, Purdy. Annette’s Liquida- artwork, computer items, Cheyenne County, KS land KS. LLC. woodworking tools, shop & tion Service. furniture, office supplies, held at Bird City for Diane October 8 — Primitives, old October 11 — 800 +/- acres of hand tools & more near Ot- October 16 — Three bed- chain link fence & much E. Malleck. Auctioneers: toys, Santa Fe, antiques, Ottawa Co. pasture & tawa for Donald J. Calla- room home, Car, Antiques, more at Manhattan for Midwest Land & Home. Boy Scout, collectibles. farmland for Kay Family han Trust. Auctioneers: Glass, Furniture, Col- Property of the late Leon Farms in Minneapolis. Wischropp Auctions. lectibles at Lyndon for & JoAnn Mannell. Auc- Auctioneers: United October 15 — Household Property of the late Mar- LAND AUCTION tioneers: Wischropp Auc- Country Real Estate - goods, antiques, tools & jorie M. Dlugosh. Auction- Crossroads Auction & Re- misc. at Clay Center for Vi eers: Wischropp Auctions. 114 ACRE FARM IN VERMILLION TOWNSHIP, MARSHALL COUNTY, KS tions. October 8 — Tractor, 4 alty. Spurrier Estate. Auction- October 17 — Jewell County FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 -- 10:00 A.M. October 12 — Unreserved eers: Kretz & Bloom Auc- land held at Republic for Auction held at the Legion Cabin in Frankfort, KS wheeler, mower, tools & farm, collectibles & online machinery auction tion Service. Charlotte Walters Estate, Tract Legal: W1/2SW1/4 of Section 3 - Township 4 South - Range 9 East of the 6th P.M. and E1/2E1/2SE1/4 of section 4 - Township 4 South - Range 9 East of the household items for Susan (www.bigiron.com). October 15 — Antique trac- James R. Brooks Trust, 6th P.M. Marshall Co., KS., consisting of 114 acres more or less. & Orlan Anderson in Sali- October 12 — Irrigated tors, farm related items & Anna M. Hoover Trust. Farm Located: From Frankfort, KS - North 1 mile on Hwy 99 to Hwy 9, then East na, KS. Auctioneers: Riley County land held at collectibles at Newton for Auctioneers: Thummel 1/2 mile. Farm sits on the north side of Hwy 9. Thummel Real Estate & Manhattan. Auctioneers: Maurice & Dolores Clark Real Estate & Auction, Tract consists of approximately 70 acres of cropland. The balance consists of tim- Ruckert Realty & Auction. Estate. Auctioneers: Van LLC. bered grassland, creek, and road. There is an optional rural water meter right avail- Auction. able to the buyer. October 8 — Antique & col- October 14 — 1490+/- acres Schmidt. October 18 — 160 acres m/l Terms: Cash with 10% down payment/earnest money on day of sale with the bal- lectible furniture, An- Of Rolling Native Cattle October 15 — Tools, col- farmland, house, barns, ance due in full on or before November 21, 2016 with delivery of deed & marketable tiques & collectibles, Pot- Grazing Pasture of Elk Co. lectibles & household at pasture held at Wellsville title. Buyer receives full possession following Fall harvest. Seller & Buyer equally split cost of the title insurance and attorney fees for preparation of contract-deed- tery & glassware, vintage KS ranch held at Howard. Marysville for Buck & for Percy &Grace Van escrow. toys & dolls, household & Auctioneers: Sundgren Ruth Overman Estate. Horn Family Farm, Curri- This land is located in a good farm community and should merit the serious consider- misc items for 2 estates in Auction & Realty. Auctioneers: Olmsteds & er Family Estate & Trust. ation of anyone wanting an individual unit or add-on acres. Look it over before sale day October 15 — Collectibles, Sandstrom. Auctioneers: Dave Webb, and come prepared to bid. Statements made day of sale take precedence over any ad- Cottonwood Falls, KS. vertised or previous statements. Auctioneers: Griffin Real vintage furniture, pic- October 15 — Guns at Sali- Webb Realty, Webb & As- tures, tools & misc. at na. Auctioneers: Thummel sociates Auctions & Ap- Seller - CHARLES E. WENDLING TRUST Estate & Auction. For inspection or inquiry, contact Brokers & Auctioneers - Olmsted Real Estate October 9 — Art, col- Lawrence for Mrs. Real Estate & Auction, praisals. AUCTIONEERS lectibles & household at (William) Darlene Naff. LLC. Online only (opens Oct. 18, Rob Olmsted: 785-353-2210 Tom Olmsted: 970-231-6107 Tim Olmsted: 785-353-2487 Downs for Thorald & Auctioneers: Elston Auc- October 15 — Shop tools & starts to close Oct. 24) — www.olmstedrealestate.com Georgia Cowley Estates. tions. equipment, antique trac- Tractor, backhoe, pickups, October 15 — Guns, pocket tor & items & misc. at Min- equipment, tools, trailer, knives, coins, S&P shak- neapolis for Art Weis Re- car port, concrete blocks ers, clocks, toys, primi- pair. Auctioneers: Bacon & more. www.dlwebb.com tives, model cars, antique Auction Co. for J.D. Heitman Estate. furniture & more at October 15 — 83.9 acres m/l Auctioneers: Dave Webb, REALTUESDAY, ESTATE OCTOBER 18, 2016 AUCTION — 7:00 PM McPherson for Gerald & of Washington County Webb Realty, Webb & As- Auction will be held in the Community Center on the South side of the square in Marilyn Winslow Estate. Land held at Linn for sociates Auctions & Ap- JEWELL, KANSAS Auctioneers: Oswalt Auc- Denny Trumble Rev. Trust praisals. TRACT I: 49.59 acres in S ½ SE ¼ 3-6-8 of pasture will be March 1, 2017. tion Service. & Jan Radley. Auction- October 18 — Mitchell & Mitchell Co. Kansas TRACT III: NW ¼ 27-5-8 Jewell Co. Kansas October 15 — Auto, tractor, eers: Midwest Land & Jewell County land held at The farm is located on 260 Rd. 5 miles North of The farm is located in NW corner of Tract II on machinery, 3-wheeler (for Home. Jewell for Beverly Smiley the Highway 24 & Solomon Rapids corner. There the corner of 160 Road & C Road. There are Delmar &Sharon October 15 — Business Liq- & Paul Hartsel. Auction- are 49.59 acres of crop land. Bases are wheat 159.33 acres of farmland with 157.85 acres Schoneweis); semi storage uidation for Custom Hard- eers: Thummel Real Es- 18.58, 43 bu yield; grain sorghum 9.43, 94 bu cropland. Bases are wheat 59.16, 43 bu yield; yield; soybeans 12.69 acres, 40 bu yield; total grain sorghum 30.0, 94 bu yield: soybeans 40.4, trailer, military command woods, personal property tate & Auction, LLC. base acres 40.7. 40 bu yield: for a total base of 129.56 acres. October 18 — 237.08 acres Taxes: Seller will pay 2016 taxes, Purchaser will Taxes: Seller will pay 2016 taxes, Purchaser will m/l Marshall County land pay 2017 taxes. 2015 taxes were $733.34 pay 2017 taxes. 2015 taxes were $2,559.56. ESTATE AUCTION held at Frankfort for Possession will be after 2017 wheat harvest. Possession of land planted to wheat will be Jones/Stewart Farm. Auc- Purchaser will receive cash rent of $50.00 per after 2017 wheat harvest. Purchaser will receive SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 — 10:00 AM tioneers: Midwest Land & acre on the 2017 wheat. cash rent of $50.00 per acre on 2017 wheat. LOCATED: 1111 Broadway — MARYSVILLE, KS (W. of Courthouse) Home. TRACT II: SE ¼ 27-5-8 Jewell Co. Kansas Possession of open ground will March 1, 2017. TOOLS, COLLECTIBLES & HOUSEHOLD The farm is located 2 miles North of Tract I on Terms: 10% of purchase price as down payment Few hand & long handled tools; 16’ wood ladder; step ladders; 2 wheel lawn cart; October 20 — Osborne Coun- the corner of 170 Road & B Road. There are day of auction, the balance will be due upon dolly; C-clamps; buck saw; bits; Lufkin surveyors tape; 100’ tape; reel mower; wood ty land in 2 tracts held at 159.95 acres with 86.66 acres cropland. Bases closing on or before December 15, 2016. Down bench; el. drill; jig saw; battery charger; camp stove; sprinklers; log chains; 2 wood tool chests; shepherds hooks; wicker baskets; metal shelf; Collectibles: Wood par- Luray for Robert & are wheat 32.48, 43 bu yield; grain sorghum payment will be escrowed with Weltmer Phillips Rodger Salkeld. Auction- 16.48, 94 bu yield; soybeans 22.18, 40 bu yield; lor stove; glass front kitchen cabinet; glass front china cabinet; oak chest of draw- law office, escrow fees will be split 50/50 be- ers; childs wicker rocker; glass footed organ stool; Sessions mantle clock; wicker eers: Thummel Real Es- for a total base of 71.14. The balance of 73.29 tween seller & purchaser. Title insurance will be trunk; vanity; old trunks; corner cabinet; cedar chest; hall tree; few dolls; U-King acres are pasture. used, the cost will be split 50/50 between seller childs banjo; kero lantern; older pictures; GE fan; Elgin pocket watches; fancy tate & Auction, LLC. Taxes: Seller will pay 2016 taxes, Purchaser will & purchaser. glassware inc.: pink Depression & Carnival; marbles; old silverware; few pocket October 20 — 79.4 acres m/l pay 2017 taxes. 2015 taxes were $1,589.12. knives; Leroy lettering kit; pocket watches; straight razor; leather hat; old Royal Morris County land held at Thummel Real Estate & Auction LLC is acting typewriter; handiwork; bell collection; knick knacks; Perfection 2 burner stove; an- Possession will be after 2017 wheat harvest on as seller agent. All statements made day of White City for William crop acres. Purchaser will receive cash rent of tique old toaster & coffee maker; rug beaters; wood pulley; wagon hub; metal tub; auction take precedence over printed materi- horse hames; old scale; washboard; shoe shine box; brass UP spittoon; Appli- Baker Revocable Trust. $50.00 per acre on the 2017 wheat. Possession al. ances & Household: Frigidaire refrig; LG S/S flat top range; GE el. dryer; Maytag washer; GE range; GE S/B/S refrig.; dinette table w/4 chairs; dropleaf dining table Auctioneers: Midwest BEVERLY SMILEY & PAUL HARTSEL w/6 chairs & 3 leaves; 3 cushion divan & matching chair; lg. bath medicine cabinet; Land & Home. wood desk; table & floor lamps; 2 drawer file cabinet; console stereo; 33 records; October 21 — 114 acres of Auction Conducted By: THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC Sanyo color TV; Celestron telescope; Eureka upright vacuum; metal wardrobe; full sized bed frames; older leather divan; 4 wood dining chairs; wood rocker; sm. elec. Marshall County farmland 785-738-0067, 785-738-5933 • www.thummelauction.com organ; books; towels; sleeping bags; wool blankets; quilts; pots & pans; cast iron held at Frankfort for skillet; Corningware; Stanley thermos; el. ice cream freezers; Tupperware; cook- Charles E. Wendling Trust. books; hand appliances; sewing machines, cabinet & items; material; numerous other items. For pictures see websites. 2 hour auction of nice quality items! Auctioneers: Olmsted www.olmstedrealestate.com • www.marshallcountyrealty.com Real Estate. TERMS: Cash Sale Day. Statements sale day take precedence. Seller & Auction- eers not responsible for accident or theft. No lunch served. October 22 — Antiques & REGISTER TODAY! BUCK & RUTH OVERMAN ESTATE collectibles and many AUCTIONEERS unique items at Salina for Rob Olmsted Tom Olmsted Tim Olmsted Jeff Sandstrom Doug & Deanna tallgrassauctions.com 785-353-2210 970-231-6107 785-353-2487 785-562-3788 Introducing something new for our AUCTION COMMUNITY! Grass & Grain is pleased to announce its sister institution SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 — 10:00 AM tallgrassauctions.com AuctionAUCTION will be held at the farm located at 6800 E. 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Check out UPCOMING full bed w/night stand; dolls; Bilt weed eater; Bolens lawn car ramps; Werner Multi lad- AUCTIONS with pictures on our website now! mower; Outlander Bombardier der; 8’ fiber ladder; aluminum pictures; cups & saucers; 4 wheeler, 2 wheel drive; 3 pt. extension ladder; manual tire books; Teddy Bears; dolls; TO REGISTER 300 gal sprayer w/booms; bale bead breaker; come a long; birds; 5 tooth cultivator; John fork for loader; Allis 5’ pull type Handy Man jack; jack stands; Deere walking plow; store • Go to tallgrassauctions.com shredder; 3 pt. 6’ blade; Gra- log chains; wood tool box; scale; 3’ x 30” safe; propane • Click “Register” and complete form. ham Hoeme 10 shank chisel; 2 plastic water tank; 10’ x 10’ dog grill; ping pong table; 3 bicy- wheel pickup bed trailer; 3 sec- pen; T posts; electric fence cles; Pro Form 835 tread mill; • After agreeing to terms & conditions, tion springtooth; pull sprayer posts; 4 wire cattle panels; 4’ x assortment of other items. click “Register to Bid”. for lawn tractor; sprayer for 4 8’ partial board; front tractor wheeler; Jackson 2 wheel weights; assortment lumber; • A confirmation email will be sent. wheel barrow. shovels; rakes. 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Clemence. Auctioneers: (Linda) Ullery. Auction- Reynolds Auction Service. eers: Wischropp Auctions. Winning At Weaning workshop to be held October 18 October 22 — Roseville, Fi- October 29 — 337.1 m/l acres This year’s calf crops to helping producers suc- 6:00 pm. Speaker presenta- developing stockers this fall esta, Hull, carnival, furni- Marshall County land in 3 have survived chilly winter ceed. Dr. Dale Blasi, K-State tions will begin at 6:30 pm. Winning At Weaning will ture, dolls & collectibles tracts held at Marysville mornings. They have grazed Beef Stocker Unit Director, Cost is only $5 if you RSVP present knowledge and ex- at Salina. Auctioneers: for Gee Family Trust & the lush spring growth and will share knowledge on re- before October 10, other- pertise to be victorious on Thummel Real Estate & Edna M. Gee Trust. Auc- dodged thunderstorms. All ducing shrink and starting wise it is $10 at the door. To pasture and in the feed pen. Auction, LLC. tioneers: Midwest Land & summer they have grown calves effectively from his sign up for the event call October 22 — 252 acres m/l Home. strong on forages and milk. many years of stocker cattle 785-392-2147 or email an- Republic County land October 29 — 162 acres Clay Soon it will be time to sepa- research trials. Afterwards, [email protected]. Everyone is held at Munden for Roger County land & 3BR 3BA rate the calves and cows in Dr. A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Ex- welcome to attend. & Pam Dean. Auctioneers: ranch home held at Green the fall tradition we call tension beef veterinarian, Whether you are ship- Midwest Land & Home. for Don & Klara Wright. weaning. This year don’t will outline herd health ping ranch raised calves or October 22 — Motorcycles Auctioneers: Midwest just wean, focus on Winning management protocols be- (2005 Harley Davidson Land & Home. At Weaning. fore and after weaning and Sportster, 1985 Harley November 1 — Ness County Weaning is the most receiving. Before joining K- Davidson Iron Head grassland held at Ness stressful period in a calf’s State, Dr. Tarpoff worked AUCTION Sportster), antiques, col- City for Ummel Brothers life. In a short time things go with feeders to maximize re- lectibles & misc. at Salina. Trust. Auctioneers: Farm- from as good as it gets to ceiving cattle health and op- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 — 9:30 AM Auctioneers: Baxa Auc- land Auction & Realty Co., new surroundings and timize feeder cattle well- LOCATION: 501 East Eighth St. — MINNEAPOLIS, KANSAS tions, LLC. Inc. AUCTIONEER NOTE: Mr. Weis has been in the mechanic repair chaos. Making weaning a ness. business for 50 years. Will sell numerous parts for older model IHC October 23 — Indian, rail- November 2 — Farmland smooth process can ease the Winning At Weaning tractors and equipment. To view the sale bill in its entirety on the road, collectibles, furni- Auction for Dale L. Robe- transition, reduce weight takes place Tuesday, Octo- Internet go to www.wacondatrader.com & www.salina.com ture, glass at Salina. Auc- son Trust in Summerfield, loss, and enhance calf ber 18 at American Ag Cred- Consisting of mechanic hand tools & equipment, tractor, tioneers: Thummel Real KS. Auctioneers: Olmst- health. With proper man- it’s Salina office located at miscellaneous IHC parts & antique sign Estate & Auction, LLC. eds. agement weaning can be a 925 West Magnolia Road, SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT saw; metal welding shop table; October 25 — 4 BR, 2 BA November 3 — 400 acres m/l success. right beside Menard’s. Lincoln stick welder ac 225 & 2 platform wheel carts; hyd. lift farm house, barn & out- southern Pottawatomie Winning At Weaning is a Brian Harris of Merial is access.; oxy-acetylene cutting floor crane; and much more! buildings on 6 acres m/l County Rock Creek bot- torch set & cart; oxy-propane MANY ANTIQUE TRACTOR & K-State Research and Ex- generously sponsoring a de- cutting torch set; metal chop ITEMS & MISCELLANEOUS held at Manhattan for tom, native meadow & na- tension workshop devoted licious meal that begins at TERMS: Cash. All items sell in as-is condition. Not responsible for Marcy Cassel. Auction- tive pasture land held at accidents. Statements made day of sale take precedence over eers: Ruckert Realty & Wamego for Donald & printed matter. Lunch served by Brenda Forte. Auction. Evelyn Zoeller Trust. Auc- 785-392-3306 October 26 — Fink Beef Ge- tioneers: Murray Auction ART WEIS REPAIR, SELLER • netics Angus & Charolais & Realty. Auction Conducted By: BACON AUCTION CO. SATURDAY,LAND OCTOBER AUCTION 29 — 2:30 PM Royce K. Bacon, Auctioneer, 785-392-2465 Bull Sale at Randolph. November 6 — Coins, art, 1945 27th Road — GREEN, KANSAS October 27 — 4-wheeler, glassware, sterling silver, 162 ACRES± CLAY COUNTY KANSAS LAND mower, antiques, house- bulk silver at Abilene for & 3BR, 3BA RANCH HOME hold & other held near Dr. Frank Holtz Estate. Hedville for Virgil H. Auctioneers: Reynolds OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, OCT. 16, 1-3 PM Claussen. Auctioneers: Auction Service. Saturday,PUBLIC October 15, AUCTION 2016 -- 10:00 A.M. Tract One (1): 162± ag acres, approx. 87.8 acres dryland and 66.5± Location: Gage County Fair Grounds – Show Barn Thummel Real Estate & November 12 — Moser acres pasture. There is a 36x12 farm utility storage shed on the prop- Auction, LLC. Ranch 25th SimAngus, erty. This property has been groomed to produce trophy whitetail and Logan & Scott Streets (Southwest Beatrice) Beatrice, NE October 29 — Farm machin- Simmental & Angus Bull world class bird hunting. Tract Two (2): 3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch AUTO TOOLS ery, antique vehicles, trac- Sale at the ranch, style home on approx. 4.6 acres. Property includes a 70x20 barn 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Chicago 12 in compound slide Ranchero, white, S/N miter saw; Kawasaki 14in cut-off tors, antiques & col- Wheaton. with a large lean-to and a 125x60 machine shed. Property Locations: From Clay Center go north on Hwy 15 approx. eight (8) 7K48C157286 with 289 cu in V- saw; Industrial chop saw; 14in lectibles, shop items & November 15 — Real Estate miles. Turn east on 27th Rd and drive approx. 5 1/2 miles. The north 8 engine, vinyl roof, 88793 miles TCT stainless steel saw blade; misc. at Onaga for Harold in western Clay County, boundary of Tract (1) will be on the south side of 27th Rd. Tract (2) - & new rubber 12in carbide tipped ripping Berg. Auctioneers: Cline Kansas for David & Kath- home & acreage - will be on the north side of 27th Rd. TRACTOR blade; Craftsman router ; Realty & Auction, LLC leen Dunn and Darrell & DON & KLARA WRIGHT, SELLERS Late 40’s 8N Ford tractor, S/N Craftsman router; Sears table 6269, 4-speed, grill guard, 11.2 saw ; Tig torch, hoses & October 29 — Household Nancy Hosler. Clay County See upcoming Grass & Grain for complete information or go to x 28 new rear rubber; Ford trac- gauges; Air stapler; Wheel goods, tools & misc. at Real Estate. Auctioneer: tor chains puller; Misc hand tools & Vise Clay Center for Gail & Greg Kretz. www.MidwestLandandHome.com MACHINERY Grips; Ridgid pipe threader; Cheryl Schooley. Auction- November 19 — 275 acres Dearborn mod 10-158 2 x 16 Stanley wood planes; New, Gal- eers: Kretz & Bloom Auc- m/l Nemaha County farm- 3pt plow; 3pt 50 gal poly tank lagher MPE II electric fencer sprayer w/pump & 10ft booms; MISCELLANEOUS tion Service. land, pasture land, native 7ft 3pt blade; 3pt 5 1/2 ft shred- Mark Uhlik: Broker/Auctioneer 785-325-2740 New, Thermos 3-burner October 29 — Collectibles at meadow & farmstead of- der; 3 pt boom/cherry picker; propane BBQ grill; New, Jeff Dankenbring: Broker 785-562-8386 Salina. Auctioneers: fered in 3 tracts held at St. 3pt bale fork ; TSC 2-wheel Brinkman 30qt turkey fryer; La- Thummel Real Estate & Benedict for Rupert R. Whenwww.MidwestLandandHome.com you want the Best, Call Midwest! lawn sprayer w/100in boom & Z-Boy recliner; 2, load locks; 2- Auction, LLC. Rethman Estate. Auction- 3.5hp gas engine wheel acetylene bottle cart; 3-WHEELER Stainless steel beer kegs; 14in October 29 — 197 acres m/l eers: Cline Realty & Auc- Adventure 3-wheel 3-speed bi- TCT stainless steel saw blade; NW Pottawatomie County tion, LLC. cycle with hand brakes Implement jack; Rolls of plastic; pasture held at Westmore- DELMAR & SHARON Reese Tow Champ hitch; Car land for Still Corporation. SCHONEWEIS creepers; 50 amp extension REAL ESTATE AUCTION Phone: 402-230-0088 cord; 3 hp Dempster gas trans- Auctioneers: Pearl Real fer pump; 18.5 x 3.5-8 lawn Estate & Appraisal Serv- 160 Acres m.l., Farm Land, House, Barns, Pasture SEMI STORAGE TRAILER mower tires; Mono chain saw ; ice. 1988 Trailmobile tandem axle Sprayer plumbing parts; Car October 29 — Tractor, com- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 • 7:00 PM Reefer/Storage trailer, GVWR stands; O-ring faucet kit; R- bine, trucks, farm machin- Wellsville Community Center, 7th & Locust, WELLSVILLE, KS 65,000 #, 48ft & 265/75R/24.5 134A air conditioning kit; Water ery, primitives & tools at rubber skis; Tent stakes; Little Red PERCY & GRACE VAN HORN FAMILY FARM MILITARY COMMAND wagon; Mighty Net tire chains; Scranton for Mrs. Ralph CENTER SEMI’S Post hole auger; Shop Vac; Gas CURRIER FAMILY ESTATE & TRUST 2, 1972 Military tandem axle powered post hole auger; van semi trailer command cen- Honda OXV270 gas engine; 8 REAL ESTATE: This house was constructed in 1957 and contains ter with expandable sides, 6- gal wind shield fluid; 11/4in OD LAND AUCTION 1,776 square feet of living space with a crawl space. There are ton,; 267in long x 98in wide, under ground tubing ; Saw 55in rear cargo doors & 9.00 x Horses; Clear packing tape; three bedrooms and two baths , with a combination of flooring. The SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 — 10:00 AM 20 military rubber (Sold with bill Large tarp; Fog lights; Freight roof and HVAC unit were replaced in 2011. Additionally there are of sale) cart; Utility light; Metal assort- Munden Community Center, MUNDEN, KS older but usable farm barns on the property, most constructed in IRON WORK EQUIPMENT ment cabinet ; Numerous 316 252 ACRES± REPUBLIC COUNTY KANSAS LAND the 1950’s and 1960’s. There are 63 tillable acres on the property, Jet 13 BH Series 2 hp metal stainless steel fittings; 12 Kem Tract One (1) Info: 21 acres of CRP that expires October 1, 2016. Pasture is 70 acres, lathe with 13 in swing & 36in Lite 4 x 8 sheeting; 4-sections This tract is approximately 180 acres with about the remainder is the homestead area. The property is enrolled in bed; Uni-Hydro mod 55-24 iron double wall heating duct; Stain- 92 acres cropland, the balance in trees and wildlife habitat. The blue the ARC Co. program. Base acres are Wheat 11.5, Corn 10.5, worker, S/N 1P55174; Uni- less steel 1/8in sheets; Stain- outlined areas are where we believe additional crop acres can be Hydro 30-ton iron worker, less steel welding wire; Draw PROPERTYBeans 44.2. LOCATED: obtained. There is a permanent conservation easement on most of 4814 Pawnee Road, Wellsville, KS (Five S/N1PM228; Zero Blast-N- knife; Hydraulic motor & pump Legalthe balance Description: of the property (call for details). miles South of I-35 on K-33 to Pawnee, then East ½ mile to property.) Penn, S/N 8739 cabinet blaster; 5-step aluminum semi trailer E1/2 SW1/4 & W1/2 SE1/4 & S1/2 SW1/4 Duracraft 16-speed 5/8in chuck ladders; Drafting table; Air can- PROPERTY OPEN HOUSE & INSPECTION floor drill press; Lee mod W275 ister sprayer; 2in ratchet strap; 2015NE1/4 Real ,S02, Estate T02, R01W, Taxes ACRES 180.3, LESS ROW stick welder, salvage; Quincy Welding stands; Exmark gas Property Location: = $820.10. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH • 1:00 TO 3:00 P.M. Located on the south side of Section 2, Twp 2, QE-5 7.5 hp twin cylinder 230 tank; Stainless steel washer & Range 1W of 6th P.M. Hickory Rd is on the south and 300 Rd is on AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: volt vertical air compressor; nuts; Military: foam mats, Army The Van Horn and Currier families Larin 5in pipe fitter/vise on 30 x t-shirts, fiberglass tent poles, 2- Tractthe east Two side (2) of Info: the mile. served as pastors, ambassadors, stewards, and missionaries for This tract is approximately 72 acres with 54 30in plate welding table; Air wheel rescue carts, back packs, the American Baptist Church in the U.S. and around the world; all acres of cropland. The abandoned RR tracts are on the north side of Flow ¾ hp air system belts & ammo vest; 4, Die-Cast the property and there is a small residential tract on the east side while making this farm the home place. Please see the family his- GUN SAFE ** AMMO toy trucks; New 1/2in rope; which is not for sale. 75% in crop production. tory on the website associated with this auction. This property Fort Knox Defender 7241 gun Metal 4-drawer file; Small yard Legal Description: safe; 30, metal 120mm ammo N1/2 NE1/4, S09, T01, R02W, ACRES 71.9, offers many opportunities for a new owner. We look forward to hav- bell; Solo back pack sprayer; boxes; Small metal ammo Propane bottle w/heat unit; B/D LESS 6.8 AC TR & ROW. ing you at the auction, and we appreciate you being there. 2015 Real Estate Taxes = boxes; 50 cal 230 gram hollow spot light; Ice tongs; Chimney $460.95 Refreshments available. Property Location: REAL ESTATE TERMS: 10% down day of auction balance due upon clos- points; 15-boxes, Winchester sweep; Billiard ball set; Nylon Birch Rd is on the north and 220th Rd is on the 20 ga ; 9-boxes, 10 ga steel electric fence; Old style water east. This tract is straight north of Munden KS approximately 5 miles. ing, not to exceed 30 days. Security 1st Title Company to handle closing. ROGER & PAM DEAN, SELLERS Title insurance cost split 50% / 50% buyer–seller. Property sells subject to shot; 2-boxes, Winchester 44 hose clamps; Large roll of gal- easements, restrictions, and covenants if any of record. Auction is subject to Rem magnum; 2-boxes, Rem- vanized wire; Treble light; 9in Listing Agent’s Notes: Tract 1: is an exceptional hunting tract. trust / estate confirmation. The auctioneers Webb Realty are agents of sell- ington 45-70; 1-box, 9mm; 2- car polisher; 2, 4 x 8ft diamond There are bedding areas, live water, and plenty of roost trees. er only. Property sells as is where is without warranty expressed or implied. 100 round boxes, Winchester embossed aluminum sheets; The income from the cropland is an added bonus. Tract 2: good Possession at closing subject to tenants rights for crop harvesting. All infor- 20 ga; MEC shell reloader & Miller Max Star 152 welder, sal- soils, consistent yields, a good rolling upland farm. The back- mation is from sources deemed reliable, however accuracy is not guaran- supplies; White Flyer clay tar- vage; 4-drawer metal file; 4- bone of Kansas cropland. Give Mark Uhlik a call for more teed. Statements made day of sale take precedence over printed material. gets; Hoppe’s rock thrower cylinder re-man engine; New, details (785) 325-2740. Each bidder is responsible for conducting their own independent due dili- GENERATOR Nova 4-wheel walker w/seat; Terms & Possession: gence concerning the property. For on line bidders there is a 1% buyers pre- New, Generac XT800E genera- Modern wash stand; Tonka 10% down day of the sale, 1/2 the balance due at clos- mium, additionally you must pre register no later than 24 hours prior to the ing on or before November 30th, 2016. The second half due on or before Jan. tor with HV 420CC gas engine dump truck & 4-wheel loader 13th 2017. Sellers to pay 2016 taxes and will retain the 2016 rental income. auction and make prior arrangements for the down payment. MANY OTHER ITEMS TO Title insurance, escrow and closing costs to be split equally between buyer NUMEROUS TO MENTION!! and sellers. Possession on closing. This property to be sold as-is. All inspec- This fine Franklin County Property is tions should be made prior to the day of the sale. This is a cash sale and will Log on: www.beatrice77.net (Click on The Auctioneers) not be subject to financing, have your financing arrangements made prior to ready for your ownership! sale day. Midwest Land and Home is acting as a Seller's Agent and represents LUNCH & RESTROOMS ON THE GROUNDS the sellers only. All information has come from reliable sources; potential bid- To browse, bid, & purchase log onto ders are encouraged to verify all information independently. William Navis, Atty will act as escrow & closing agent. Announcements made the day of sale PINNACLE BANK, SELLERS will take precedence over all other information www.dlwebb.com Clerk: C & K Clerking, Ph 402-869-2381. LUNCH ON GROUNDS TERMS: Cash or Check with proper I D. No property removed until settled for. Auction Arranged and Conducted by: All bids off at Buyer’s Risk. Not responsible for accidents or theft. DAVE WEBB • WEBB REALTY Mark Uhlik – Broker/Auctioneer 785-325-2740 WEBB & ASSOCIATES AUCTIONS & APPRAISALS THE AUCTIONEERS Jeff Dankenbring - Broker 785-562-8386 Stilwell, Kansas • www.dlwebb.com • 913-681-8600 Rick Jurgens Dennis Henrichs Gale “Slim” Hardin www.MidwestLandandHome.com AUCTION TEAM: Kevin Borger, 913-681-8600 402-520-0350 402-239-8741 402-520-2911 When you want the Best, Call Midwest! Jeff Garber, Jeremy Garber, Lenny Mullin THE AUCTIONEERS FOR COMPLETE AUCTION SERVICE! 10-4-16 sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 9/29/16 11:43 AM Page 12

Page 12 Grass & Grain, October 4, 2016 4-H alumni asked to share their stories during National 4-H Week Every 4-H alumnus has a story. It could be how they learned to win graciously. Or, even lose graciously. How they helped their community; how they were empowered by those around them. While their individual stories may vary, what all 4-H alumni share is the life skills they gained from the nation’s largest youth organization, an organiza- tion still empowering youth with life skills today. October 2 kicks off National 4-H Week, and 4-H is asking its alumni to share their stories online through the 4-H website or through the social media hashtag #4HGrown. Whether you showed animals, gardened, sewed or baked, 4-H wants to hear how you grew within the organization. “We have a network of successful alumni who are leaders in their organizations and communities, and we want to hear from them,” says Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4-H Council. “4-H taught our alumni compassion, respect and the value of hard work. Now, we want them to share their stories with future 4-H’ers and help pass along that tradition to today’s young leaders.” Alumni interested in sharing their stories can do so in several different ways. They should first visit www.4-H.org/share to share their story. Alumni can also share their photos and stories via social media channels using the hashtag #4HGrown. “4-H is the organization it is today because of our alumni,” adds Sirangelo. “We love hearing the stories they have from their experiences in 4-H; we hope that they’ll share those experiences with others and help spread the word that 4-H helps to grow true leaders.” Combines were rolling in Kansas last week, as seen in this Riley County corn Sharing alumni stories is just one way to celebrate during National 4-H week. In field. Photo by Ken Sullivan communities, nationwide, current 4-H members and volunteers are also showcasing what 4-H is today and the life skills the organization continues to deliver to tomorrow’s Fall harvest under way across state leaders. Alumni are encouraged to participate in their local club, community and state activities as well. Fall harvest has begun across the state, with 29% of the corn acres harvested as of the September 26 Crop Progress report from National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn condition rated 2 percent very poor, 7 poor, 26 fair, 54 good, and 11 excellent. Corn mature was 81 percent, equal to last year, and near 79 average. Harvested was 29 percent, behind 38 last year and 40 average. Soybean condition rated 1 percent very poor, 4 poor, 24 fair, 56 good, and 15 excel- Kansas Forest Service lent. Soybeans dropping leaves was 34 percent, behind 45 last year and 48 average. Har- vested was 2 percent, near 4 both last year and average. Sorghum condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 21 fair, 59 good, and 16 excel- seedlingsThis fall, the Conserva- working available to provide a greater the rootnow zone, then letting it lent. Sorghum coloring was 96 percent, near 95 last year, and ahead of 85 average. Ma- tion Tree Planting Program variety of seedlings that are partially dry out as this will ture was 46 percent, behind 52 last year, but ahead of 32 average. Harvested was 10 per- of the Kansas Forest Serv- adapted to Kansas condi- promote soil aeration and cent, near 13 last year and 6 average. ice is offering containerized tions. The cost is $50 for 25 root growth. Seedlings will Cotton condition rated 1 percent very poor, 2 poor, 29 fair, 64 good, and 4 excellent. seedling trees for sale seedlings, plus shipping and need watering assistance Cotton setting bolls was 94 percent, behind 99 last year, and near 98 average. Bolls through Oct. 14. Fall is a sales tax. Customers are for up to three years. After opening was 39 percent, near 36 last year and 43 average. Harvested was 3 percent, great time to plant also welcome to pick up the three years, seedlings equal to last year, and near 1 average. seedlings, as it allows the seedlings at the KFS Man- should be adapted to your Sunflower condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 28 fair, 63 good, and 5 excel- trees to get established be- hattan office at 2610 Claflin soil and self-sustaining. lent. Sunflowers ray flowers dried was 77 percent, near 75 last year and 81 average. fore winter. Seedlings will Road. Seedlings must be If a fall planting isn’t on Bracts turning yellow was 55 percent, well ahead of 33 last year, but near 59 average. then have the advantage of used for conservation pur- your mind, or you aren’t pre- Bracts turning brown was 23 percent. growing early during opti- poses such as windbreaks, pared yet, spring planting is Alfalfa hay fourth cutting was 81 percent complete, near 78 last year, and well ahead mum growing conditions in wildlife habitats, riparian on the horizon, and now is a of 61 average. the spring. plantings, wood lots, and good time for site prepara- The conservation team is Christmas trees. tion. Site preparation is It’s always best to plant critical to the survival of seedlings as soon as they tree and shrub seedlings. are received, but with prop- Any other vegetation is com- er care, they can be held for petition for moisture and several weeks. The seed- nutrients from the seedling. lings can be stored upright The preparation done be- in light shade protected fore a planting and care from the wind, with the root after a planting will help to plug saturated with water ensure successful establish- three times a week. Do not ment of seedlings. store the seedlings on the Spring conservation tree ground as the roots will sales will open on Dec. 5, quickly grow into the soil. 2016 and run through May 1, After seedlings have 2017. To order online, visit been planted, water them the Kansas Forest Service in. The amount and frequen- website: www.Kansasfor- cy of watering will vary de- ests.org and click on “Con- pending on the soil type, servation Trees.” For ques- wind velocity, and tempera- tions, or to order by phone, ture. Irrigate by saturating call 1-888-740-8733. BAXTER BLACK ONTHEEDGEOFCOMMONSENSE This Is Dirt Tribute to the FFA Advisor This is dirt. We call it soil They use their brain and This is work. 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