New revenue program Pullin’ Buckaroo option available for 2009 By Bill Spiegel incur a loss. Two, an individual farm must Beginning in 2009, farmers will have an also have a loss. Dumler warned that with opportunity to enroll in a new revenue pro- ACRE, there may be a situation where a gram, called the Average Crop Revenue producer has a loss on his or her farm, but Election program, or ACRE. Farmers who the state does not. In that scenario, the choose to enroll in ACRE forego the count- farmer would not receive a payment. The er-cyclical program that has been in place 28-year ACRE average payment, as deter- for several years. mined by K-State earlier in 2008, would Troy Dumler, Kansas State University have been $3.07 per acre. Loss in direct Extension Agricultural Economist, says payments due to ACRE in that same time ACRE — a provision of the 2008 Farm Bill would have been $3 per acre. — gives farmers a risk management tool op- ACRE — in which farmers must enroll tion that combines price and yield triggers. at the local Farm Service Agency office for Except for direct payments, previous pro- the duration of the 2008 Farm Bill — is a grams always were tied exclusively to price. risk management option, much like crop in- “That is one of the reasons that we saw surance. the interest in this revenue counter cyclical “You don’t take crop insurance out every program. Another reason is some groups re- year thinking you are going to take a loss ally didn’t think they were going to get pay- every year, but you buy it in the event it ments under the current price programs, be- would happen. So to a certain extent, ACRE cause market prices were so much higher is like additional crop insurance. The premi- than the levels when the programs would um you pay is the 20% reduction in direct trigger payments. You add those two things payment. But what the program potentially together and we have a new revenue count- offers is additional support in a really bad er cyclical program,” Dumler said. year when revenue falls due to either a drop Farmers enrolling in ACRE will forfeit in production or drop in price.” 20% of their direct payments, and coverage ACRE is not a replacement for crop in- occurs on just 83.3% of their planted surance, Dumler warned. “If producers are acreage. Plus, marketing loan rates will be going to individually rely on ACRE in place reduced by 30%. Finally, if producers qual- of crop insurance, they are going to be dis- ify for ACRE payments, these will not be appointed because there are state- and farm- paid until as much as a year after harvest. level triggers necessary to get a payment.” This could have major cash-flow implica- An example of ACRE’s variability, had tions for many farmers. the program been in place, would have ACRE payments are triggered by a com- Four-year-old Waddie Sanford of Valley Center showed off his buckaroo style during bination of two factors. One, the state must Continued on page 9 the pedal pull contest held in conjunction with the Wichita Farm and Ranch Show. Livestock producer tour highlights best management practices By Connie Pantle to nothing because of the County as well as a cost the landowner with incen- “I consider a tour suc- tree roots and animals.” Ri- comparison of a geo-textile tives to implement practices cessful when livestock pro- eschick credits the filter pad versus a concrete pad. that impact the soil, water ducers learn from each strips with reducing soil ero- He said installation of a geo- quality and wildlife. other,” Roberta Spencer, dis- sion on his bottom ground. textile pad averages $1.10 Also during lunch, Mike trict manager of the Jackson “We’ve saved tons and tons per square foot, while instal- and Pat Wulf gave a virtual County Conservation Dis- of soil that would’ve been lation of a concrete pad aver- tour of their Potawattomie trict. She was referring to lost,” he said. ages $3.17 per square foot. County farm. The Wulfs October 23rd’s livestock A BMP implemented by Will Boyer, K-State Ex- converted cropland to grass producer tour in northeast Jackson County farmer Dan tension watershed specialist, where their herd of cattle and Kansas. Topics discussed on Pollock was the next stop on reinforced the issue by refer- goats graze. Howell said the the tour included: brush and the tour. Pollock’s project in- encing how mud effects cat- Wulfs were selected to be weed control; development cluded fencing a portion of tle performance. Boyer also featured on the tour due to of alternative water supply Cross Creek and developing provided a demonstration of the number of BMPs they’ve and riparian protection, and an existing spring as an alter- an alternative watering site implemented on their farm. funding sources to imple- native watering source for with a water pump powered “We chose to highlight the ment Best Management his cattle. By implementing a solar panel. Even on the Practices (BMPs). this project, Pollock said he cloudy day of the tour, Boyer Continued on page 3 According to Spencer, the LeRoy Rieschick explains the benefits of his filter strip is protecting water quality said there was water being tour, which featured farms in along Soldier Creek. and providing his cattle with pumped by the system. Jackson, Pottawatomie and an excellent source of drink- Corey Alderson, a Marshall Counties, “was a veloping a plan and outreach the Jackson County Conser- ing water. Pollock said the wildlife biologist with the collaboration between the activities. vation District and Natural water from the spring is Kansas Department of Pottawatomie County Con- “One of their points of Resources Conservation Ser- good water — so much so Wildlife and Parks, also servation District, the Kan- discussion was in educating vice (NRCS). The group that his family uses it as their spoke on wildlife habitat. He sas Rural Center, and the livestock producers about toured Brown’s native pas- drinking water source! said flash grazing for short Jackson County Conserva- BMPs by seeing what others ture. Brown said he convert- During lunch at Red Rock periods of time is beneficial tion District.” The tour high- within the watershed have ed the pasture to native Ranch, the group heard from to wildlife due to the diversi- lighted BMPs across several implemented and why. The grasses due to the rising Les Olsen on the benefits of ty it provides. Livestock help watersheds, including the Jackson County Conserva- costs of fertilizer. a bale ring feeding pad con- manage the plant Middle Kansas and the Tut- tion District Board of Super- The first tour stop was structed of fabric, rock and vegetation — especially tle Creek WRAPS (Water- visors agreed with co-host- LeRoy Rieschick’s filter lime. Olsen, who installed a non-native species — while shed Restoration and Protec- ing the tour and funding was strip along Soldier Creek. demonstration bale ring on providing nutrients for na- tion Strategy). requested through the Clean Rieschick explained the en- his farm, said the feeding tive grasses. He also ex- Spencer said the idea for Water Systems,” she said. vironmental and economical pad benefits the cattle, pro- plained incentive programs the tour surfaced during a The tour began on the impacts of installing a filter tects water quality and like Conservation Reserve conversation with Mary morning of October 23 at strip. Rieschick installed the makes his job as a cattleman Program (CRP); a continu- Howell, Clean Water Farms Red Rock Ranch just east of filter strip between his crop easier. ous CRP practice titled Project field organizer with Soldier. While at Red Rock, field and the creek ten years Carl Jarboe, Jackson CP38E; Wildlife Habitat In- KRC. She said at that owners Bill and Debra ago. Prior to the County Buffer Coordinator, centives Program (WHIP), time, the Middle Kansas Brown discussed the im- installation — when he added comments on a feed and Conservation Steward- WRAPS working group provements made on their planted crops in this area — bunk pad installed as a ship Program (CSP). He said was in the middle of de- farm with the assistance of he said he “harvested little demonstration in Jackson programs like these provide Page 2 Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008

do which belonged to a of closeness with the com- This would give credence serviceman. munity which is difficult to to the notion only the While I do not want to establish in any other fash- “big” projects are worth detract from this act of ion. volunteering for. And in kindness being done for Harvesting crops for ail- my opinion, that couldn’t November is one of scenery, Indian summer blessings to be thankful for. this family and the commu- ing farmers or those who be farther from the truth. those months I have a days (hopefully), fresh crop There has been a lot of nity of Chapman in its en- have suffered a calamity is Sure, there might be a love-hate relationship with. apples and the opportunity hype and buzz with the tirety, it isn’t necessarily a not seen as an extraordi- longer-lasting reminder I hate the fact it signals an- to reflect on one’s bless- building of the home and novel concept, although nary act, just a fact of being from those “big” projects, other year is nearly gone. It ings in family, friends and additional community facil- they certainly add a bit neighborly. The “Golden like volunteering for a generally means I haven’t another farming season ities in Chapman. The more “glamour” to the Rule” is not very far down structure build but at the been home much because drawn to a close. popular television pro- process when it’s done in a the list of life priorities end of the day the widow I’ve been busy covering Despite the current fi- gram, “Extreme Home week. for farm and rural folks. who needs to have the end-of-year annual meet- nancial crisis our country is Makeover” arrived and the Midwesterners have And for that, I’m thank- trees removed following an ing functions. If fall harvest experiencing and the chal- crew and production com- long been a willing pool of ful. ice storm, or someone to is still lingering on by mid- lenges some predict lie pany lined up a plethora of volunteers. It’s part of the I just hope the spirit of care for a beloved pet dur- November, I’m beyond ahead with the results of volunteers and donations fabric of our being. Rural volunteerism doesn’t fade ing a hospitalization is cer- ready to see it go. the most recent presiden- to build a home that had folks — going back to the or wane with the next gen- tainly no less meaningful to But on the flip side, it’s tial election, I do believe been devastated in the pioneers — have always eration. I know that is one the recipient. a month of beautiful most of us have a lot of June 11 Chapman torna- been willing to help when of the attributes of the “Ex- So this Thanksgiving they could and lend a hand treme Home Makeover” season, don’t forget to to those in need. program I do respect. It count your many blessings, Barn raisings were not makes it a bit “glamorous” but also look around and only common, but in many to pitch in and help. My determine where you could The Learning Post ways, highly anticipated only fear is the younger set be a blessing to others. because the activity, while needs the spotlight as en- That’s all for now. I’ll By Gordon Morrison it ultimately helped a couragement before they chat with you next week, Concordia Rancher and neighbor, created a fabric will give of themselves. “Over the Barn Gate!” Former Agriculture Educator

Money In Laymen’s Terms Because many of our forefathers fuls to buy a pair of shoes. Their had little money available when they government was printing paper settled this country, they would money without it being backed by a often trade goods or services without reserve of wealth, allowing inflation any exchange of money. For exam- to take over. ple, a person who had the ability to Today in America we are under- witch for water might locate a good going an economic meltdown; how spot for a well for a neighbor in ex- bad it is, no one knows for sure yet. change for a bushel of wheat. Our legislators passed a bill that Gold in the form of dust, nuggets would bail out several big companies or $20 gold pieces was a common that were on the verge of going broke source of money in the early days. In at a cost to the taxpayer of $700 bil- many cases, being without adequate lion. Now three big car companies scales of gold pieces of lesser value, are in a desperate financial crunch the exchange was often unequal at and say that they, too, need bail out best. However, gold could be trans- or they will go under, which would ported easily. Gold is a soft metal; mean thousands of workers being therefore, in order to avoid exchang- laid off. The first companies that ing pigs for a metal that only looked were given help with the original like gold, the skeptical person might bail-out bill are now saying they test the metal by biting it to see if it need more money. More and more was soft. big companies are getting in line To solve the problem of an un- with their hands out. I wonder if our sure, and often unfair rate of ex- government is saying, “No big deal. change when paying for goods or We’ll just print more money.” If you services, the government issued and I did this, we would be called coins made of silver, nickel, and cop- counterfeiters and would land in jail. “The test of per as well as paper money that was Already we are seeing prices in gen- backed by reserves of gold. Stamped eral going up by leaps and bounds — courage comes one each piece of money were the a sure sign that inflation is on the when we are in words, “In God We Trust”. In 1936, rise and is a serious threat. Our Ft. Knox became the gold depository hard-earned big dollars are buying the minority. for over $6 billion worth of gold bul- less and less with devalued little dol- The test of toler- lion. People felt safe in using coins of lars. ance comes smaller value and the paper notes The experts are saying that we because their value was guaranteed need to spend our way out of this when we are in by the government with its gold sup- situation, so they recommend stimu- the majority.” ply at Ft. Knox, guarded by U.S. lus packages to the U.S. populace, tank armored forces. hoping they will help in spending us — Ralph W. When I was stationed in Korea, out of this mess. Could they be Sockman the basic monetary unit of money in right? The track record is not very that country was called won. Appar- good. Couldn’t our senators, con- ently, the paper money was not gressmen, advisors, and others on backed by gold held in reserve be- staff who should be knowledgeable cause it took a fistful of it to buy a about the country’s precarious eco- pair of rubber shoes. Inflation set in, nomical position have at least and after a few week’s time, it took warned of impending danger and almost two fistfuls of the same then made efforts to avoid disaster money to buy the same shoes. The by establishing some controls? We Koreans were experts at counting used to feel responsible for poor out paper money quickly and accu- judgment, but now it seems the phi- rately. Inflation became so bad that losophy is, “Our government will bail GRASS & GRAIN (USPS 937-880) the Korean government called in all us out.” The newsweekly for Kansas and southern Ne- the old paper bills and issued fresh When this recession hits bottom, braska, published each Tuesday at 1531 Yuma new ones with a higher value print- will someone loan me money so I can (Box 1009), Manhattan, KS by Ag Press, Inc. ed on them. 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Buchman [email protected] www.grassandgrain.com to where it again took about two fist- 785-243-3833. Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008 Page 3 Tour highlights benefits of conservation measures Continued from page 1 out during the slideshow that the stream near the dairy. producers attending the tour eration and what is cost-ef- from other producers so they there are few trees with Amy Schmitz attributed to consider alternative water fective to implement,” she don’t have to throw all that Wulfs’ farm, because they’ve leaves on their lower organization of the complex supplies for cattle in order to said. money at something that addressed so many livestock branches. project to the River Friendly protect riparian areas and According to Howell, isn’t going to work,” she issues. They’ve planted dif- The final stop on the tour Farms Project (RFFP) envi- improve pasture manage- “the beauty of these tours is said. ferent grasses to extend the was at the Marshall County ronmental assessment that ment. She hopes producers when a livestock producer The tour and lunch were calendar and now they are dairy of Joe and Amy Howell assisted the family will seek financial assistance can see it on someone else’s courtesy of the Jackson grazing through all four sea- Schmitz. The Schmitz fami- with through KRC’s Clean through various programs farm — then they can pic- County Conservation Dis- sons,” Howell said. ly implemented many BMPs Water Farms Project. “Doing and agencies to implement ture how they can make it trict and an EPA Section 319 “In addition the Wulfs de- on their farm including a the notebook allowed us to BMPs on their own farms. happen on their place. grant through the Kansas veloped an alternative water redesign of the milking see all areas that needed at- Most of the producers high- “Producers don’t have the Department of Health and supply throughout the pas- operation to include waste tention,” Amy said. lighted on the tour, in addi- time or money to implement Environment and State Con- ture and implemented a rota- collection and distribution; “The producers that tion to healthy investments all ideas — both the good servation Commission fund- tional grazing system to installation of gutters to re- spoke on the tour were very from their own pockets, also and the bad. Attending a tour ing through the Kansas allow the grass to rest and duce lot runoff; household informative and knowledge- received a variety of assis- allows them to get input Water Plan. make it more productive. waste system upgrade, and a able about the BMPs — such tance from sources such as The water development also cedar tree revetment to as filter strips, bale ring feed- Environmental Quality In- allows them to keep the ani- stabilize a streambank. By ing pads, etc. — that they in- centives Program (EQIP), CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT mals out of riparian areas, implementing the waste con- stalled on their land and State Conservation Commis- except for when they occa- tainment facility, Joe is able shared the economical and sion (SCC) and CWFP. 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Sprinkle tops tomatoes, corn, beans and Hot 1 cup light brown sugar like to serve these when mak- with paprika and parsley. Pepper Sauce; bring to a boil 1 cup broken nutmeats ing a ‘special’ dinner. A little Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to Janene Wiebe, Durham, Wins Recipe then reduce heat to low and Beat egg whites (left from more work, but well worth 20 minutes or microwave at simmer 20 minutes. Mean- cake) until they are stiff. the effort.” 50% power until hot. Contest And Prize For The Week while, place the tortillas in Slowly add brown sugar and SHRIMP-STUFFED POTATOES ***** Kellee Rogers, Topeka: Winner Janene Wiebe, Durham: “We love to make these large oven-proof cereal bowls beat until smooth. Spread on 6 medium baking potatoes 1/2 cup butter or margarine CRANBERRY SALAD cookies in the fall.” or in pieces of foil which have cake and sprinkle with nuts. 1 cup grated sharp cheddar 3-ounce package cranberry PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH CARAMEL ICING been shaped into bowls. Place Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to cheese gelatin 1 cup shortening bowls on cookie sheet and 50 minutes. ***** 1 teaspoon salt 16-ounce can whole berry 1 cup sugar bake at 375 degrees for 10 to Lucille Wohler, Clay Center: Dash of cayenne pepper cranberry sauce 1 cup canned pumpkin 12 minutes or until tortillas CARROT CAKE 2 tablespoons onion, minced 1 Granny Smith apple, diced 1 egg are crisp and golden. With 1 1/2 cups salad oil 3/4 cup milk 1 large orange, peeled & cut 1 teaspoon vanilla tongs, remove tortilla shells 2 cups sugar 4 1/2-ounce can broken or into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cups flour to wire rack to cool. To serve, 4 eggs tiny shrimp 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon baking powder place tortilla cups on dinner 2 cups flour Paprika 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda plates. Place lettuce in cups 1 teaspoon soda Fresh parsley Prepare gelatin according 1 teaspoon cinnamon then ladle in chili. 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Top with cheese and Sliced jalapeno peppers, for sugar; add egg yolks. Dis- nuts. Broil until cheese garnish solve soda in sour milk. Add browns and nuts are toasted. Reduced calorie sour cream, milk, alternately with sifted ***** for garnish dry ingredients. Add vanilla AUCTION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 — 10:00 AM MORRIS COUNTY 4-H BUILDING, 612 US HWY 56 COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS DIRECTIONS: 1 mile East of Council Grove on US Hwy. 56. WATCH FOR SIGNS. 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Forest AUCTIONS, LLC Ranger badge; metal toy sewing machine; cowboy ad- ALTA VISTA, KANSAS ¥ 785-499-5376 vertising silhouette; cowboy GREG HALLGREN JAY E. BROWN clock; old wooden donkey 785-499-2897 785-482-3596 child's toy; old metal toys; pipes; teapots; pictures; deer e-mail: [email protected] antlers; doll buggy, very old; CI www.hallgrenauctions.com ¥ KSALlink.com Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008 Page 5 Sandy Hill, Eskridge: and pepper. Bring to a boil. stand overnight. Rinse with 1/2 cup light brown sugar, Household Searchlight cover with hot water. Simmer “This is a rich pie.” Reduce heat, cover and sim- cold water very well. Add the firmly packed Recipe Book, published by until meal will separate from WALNUT RAISIN PIE mer for 4 to 5 minutes or remaining ingredients and 1/2 cup rolled oats The Household Magazine, bones then remove carefully 3 eggs, beaten until sprouts are tender. Stir bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 1/2 cup melted margarine Topeka, Kansas, fifteenth with a skimmer. Place in a 2/3 cup sugar in bacon. Makes 12 servings. minutes. Seal in jars. Combine sugar, cinnamon, printing 1942.” stone jar, taking out the largest bones. Save water for 1/2 teaspoon salt ***** *** nutmeg and 1/4 cup flour. Stir PICKLED PIG’S FEET 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Helen Aurand, Courtland: into tomatoes. Add salt, water 4 pig’s feet later use. Heat vinegar with GREEN TOMATO PIE 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg “I was born and raised near and vinegar. Put mixture into 2 teaspoons whole cloves bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, 4 cups green tomatoes, thinly 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Lewiston, Penn. next to the a greased 8-by-8-inch baking 1 bay leaf salt, pepper, onion and mace. sliced 1 cup corn syrup Kishacoquillas Valley, home dish. Combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon pepper Simmer slowly 45 minutes 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted of Amish and Mennonite peo- oats, brown sugar, mixing 4 cups vinegar but do not boil at any time. 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped ple. My family makes scrap- well and stir in melted mar- 1 tablespoon salt Remove the cake of fat off the 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups raisins ple and pudding meat. Also garine with a fork. Top toma- 1 onion top of the reserved broth from 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 9-inch pie crust my grandma sewed up muslin to mixture with the crumb Wash and scrape pig’s feet. cooking the feet. Add about 1 4 or 5 tablespoons flour Beat together eggs, sugar, bags for homemade bologna. topping. Bake at 375 degrees Boil until meat will slip from quart of this reserved broth to 2 tablespoons vinegar salt, spices, corn syrup and The cheesecloth bag to drain for 35 to 40 minutes until bone. Drain (reserving the the vinegar mixture (note: if 1 double pie crust, unbaked butter until well mixed. Stir schmierkase was always golden brown and tomatoes broth). Place meat in a bowl. vinegar is not very strong use Mix dry ingredients to- in walnuts and raisins and hung in the crook of the vine are tender. Serve with ice Combine vinegar, cloves, salt, less of the broth). Strain liq- gether. Add vinegar to sliced pour into pie crust. Bake at of the grape arbor.” cream or whipped topping. pepper, bay leaf and onion. uid through a sieve and pour tomatoes and combine with 375 degrees for 40 to 50 min- SCHMIERKASE *** Boil 30 minutes. Add 2 cups over meat in jar. Chill 2 days. dry ingredients; stir well to utes, until set. Serves 6 to 8. (Pennsylvania Dutch FRIED GREEN TOMATOES of the reserved broth in ***** blend. Put into crust and top ***** Cottage Cheese) FROM FREEZER which the pig’s feet were with the other crust. Cut slits Mary Rogers, Topeka: Put a quart of milk into an Select large unblemished cooked. Strain. Pour (the Free Online Recipe in top crust and sprinkle with CHEESE BALL earthen crock and keep in a green tomatoes. Wash care- strained mixture) over pig’s Included as part of Grass & additional cinnamon and (2) 8-ounce packages cream warm place until it thickens. fully and remove core and feet. Let stand 3 days before Grain’s website is a “Free sugar. Bake in a 425-degree cheese Put into a cheesecloth bag and blossom end. Slice in 3/8-inch using. Weekly Recipe.”You need not oven for 60 minutes or until 8 ounces shredded sharp hang up to drain. It should slices. Separate slices by *** be a subscriber to view this tomatoes are done. cheddar cheese drain for at least a day. placing waxed paper between “This second recipe I re- recipe. Go to: Note: Tomatoes may be www.grassandgrain.com 2 teaspoons Worcestershire To the dry curds left in the them. Package in moisture- ceived from J. Roeser.” cooked and cooled first to and at the bottom left click on sauce bag, slowly add an equal vapor proof containers in PICKLED PIG’S FEET shorten baking time. Our Daily Bread Free Weekly 4 slices bacon, cooked & amount of light cream, work- meal-size quantities. Freeze. 4 good-sized pig’s feet with Recipe. crumbled ing it in until the cheese has *** To serve: Remove from uppers Some recipes will be se- 1 cup chopped mixed nuts a creamy consistency and is GREEN TOMATO CRISP freezer. Do not thaw, but 4 bay leaves lected from submissions re- Mix all ingredients except soft enough to spread on 4 cups green tomatoes, peeled while still frozen, dip slices 1 tablespoon broken cinna- ceived from area cooks while nuts. Cover and refrigerate 1 apple-butter bread. Add salt & chopped in beaten egg, then in finely mon others may be suggested hour. Shape into ball and roll to suit your taste. 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg rolled dry bread crumbs. Fry 2 teaspoons pepper favorites. You may also share in nuts. Serve with crackers. ***** 1/4 teaspoon salt slowly in hot greased skillet 1 blade mace the recipe with friends and family by clicking on the ***** Zona Homeier, Wilson: 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar for 20 minutes or until toma- 1 quart strong vinegar “email page” button. Millie Conger, Tecumseh: “These recipes are a good way 1 cup granulated sugar toes can be pierced easily 1 tablespoon whole cloves This week’s recipe is SWEET & SOUR to use green tomatoes. Very 2 teaspoons cinnamon with a fork. 1/4 cup salt CREAM CHEESE FUDGE PIE BRUSSELS SPROUTS delicious. Green Tomato Pie 1/4 cup flour ***** 1/2 onion, cut into eighths 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced tastes like apple pie. I served 1/4 cup water Teresa Tully, Kansas City: Clean feet carefully and from Kellee Rogers, Topeka (4) 16-ounce packages frozen it at a potluck and everyone 1 cup flour, sifted “This is a recipe from The brussels sprouts, thawed thought it was apple.” 1 medium onion, finely GREEN TOMATO CHOW CHOW Available Soon! Reserve a spot chopped (I like red onion) 10 cups chopped green toma- 1/3 cup vinegar toes on your holiday 3 tablespoons sugar 4 cups chopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 bell peppers, green or red gift-giving list 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 5 tablespoons salt for VOLUME 2 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 quart vinegar In a Dutch oven cook 7 cups sugar of the soon-to-be bacon over medium heat 1 teaspoon nutmeg until crisp. Using a slotted 1 teaspoon turmeric released spoon, remove to paper towels 1 teaspoon dry mustard Grass & Grain to drain. In the drippings, 1 teaspoon cornstarch saute brussels sprouts and 2 teaspoons celery seed Recipe Book. onion until crisp-tender. Add Combine green tomatoes, You’ll want to collect the set! vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard onion, peppers and salt and let See upcoming AUCTION Grass & Grains SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 — 10:00 AM for details! 2016 Strong Ave, MANHATTAN, KS Tuttle Creek Blvd to Allen Rd, then South on Strong Ave CAR; ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES; FURNITURE & HOUSE- G&G Announces Its Annual HOLD; LAWN & SHOP. See last week’s Grass & Grain for complete listing. Holiday Recipe Contest AND MUCH MORE NOT LISTED HERE. Pictures available on our website http://home.wamego.net/seeleauction Nov. 25 through Dec. 23 AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Great chance for Christmas Gifts, In observance of the holiday season, very clean items. Excellent assortment of collectibles and Grass & Grain will award the weekly winners dolls. Lunch by Wanda’s Country Kitchen. $35 in addition to the prize gift. OWNER: HELEN LIVENGSTON Recipes received NOW through DECEMBER 15 Ivan Seele, Auctioneer Fred Nelson will be entered in the holiday contest. 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It may be a main ficient for prize delivery. dish, leftover, salad, side sufficient for prize delivery. dish, leftover, salad, side Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. dish, dessert, or what-have- Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. dish, dessert, or what-have- 3. Send it to: Woman’s Page you. 3. Send it to: Woman’s Page you. Editor, Grass & Grain, Box 1. Check your recipe care- Editor, Grass & Grain, Box 1. Check your recipe care- 1009, Manhattan, KS 66505. fully to make certain all in- 1009, Manhattan, KS 66505. fully to make certain all OR e-mail at: ingredients are accurate OR e-mail at: gredients are accurate and [email protected] instructions are clear. [email protected] and instructions are clear. Page 6 Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008

my tanked we were all sub- both large and small though eye — a remarkably unlady- jected to heated discourse very few are actually invited like thing to do — and I dis- on illegal immigration when guests. We had no such prob- gustedly picked it off and all along the wrong target lems when we lived in the squished it. was in our sights. This was city, or our problems were of "My one regret," I told undoubtedly excellent tid- a different nature, I should Lori, "is not being able to ings for the USDA and bad say. Perhaps in retrospect a torture these things." for the rest of us defenseless few million bugs seems a For a pleasurable mo- residents of the Midwest small price to pay. ment I had an image of plac- and South. We’ve come to believe ing the bug on a miniature A friend of mine claims that we’re basically di- rack and fastening its legs to to have had no problem with vorced from nature but hav- pullied chains. With terrible lady beetles inside his ing to run the gauntlet from slowness I would make the house thanks to the installa- car to house while thou- bug rue the day it entered tion of new windows and sands of little red bugs pum- our house uninvited. Look- doors. While it’s true that mel you reinforces the sus- ing at the red smear left on Matters of volume the insects can squeak picion that there are greater the linoleum made me real- The tally for the week guess but probably on the solutely zero recrimina- through the tiniest crevice, things afoot than us mere ize that the lady beetle issue was one small unidentified low end. It’s not as if I’ve tions. the fact that I had to dis- mortals. Swapping species is simply one of volume. Be- spider, one wheel bug, six been counting except in Besides being a terrible patch a wheel bug indicates across the globe as if they yond these walls the volume tiny moths, seven fruit manageable doses. A single imposition, the annual inva- larger gaps in the frame- were chess pieces rarely has is too great; here, the vol- flies,13 black hornets, 15 lady beetle speckling the sion of foreign hordes is a work of our century-old the desired effect; think rab- ume, at least for a single house flies and 164 multicol- ceiling above the computer time management problem. home. The presence of a bits in the Australian out- specimen, was reduced, and ored Asian lady beetles, an isn’t worth the effort, but How one is supposed to re- mouse scurrying across the back, or nutria along the literally. I wish we could impressive figure of insec- two gets my attention and main focused on language, kitchen floor two nights ago Gulf Coast. deal with inter-species con- tile slaughter until one real- three or more is sure to grammar, plot and theme merely reinforced the point. I was rubbing Sheba, our flict in a more amicable izes these acts of murder all have me reaching for the when bugs are crawling This time of year our house black Angora rabbit, when I method but I didn’t start this took place within the con- fly-swatter. Before remov- across the desk or monitor becomes refuge for a greater felt something odd. A lady war. There are only losers fines of our house. Of them ing the window air condi- or even flying into your ear community of creatures beetle was digging at her here. all I felt the worst for the tioner it wasn’t uncommon remains a question I would spider and the wheel bug, to progress through the dearly love to pose to the though normally the latter room with smug computa- morons who imported them EMPORIA gives me a severe case of the tions reaching the two- in an egregious act of defi- Schaefer Equipment willies. 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See November 4 Grass & Grain for complete details & pictures. Clerk/Cashier: Auction Company. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed material. SELLER: MR. & MRS. DEAN HOFFMAN “Be Wise”...Select RON SHIVERS REALTY & AUCTION CO. Ron Shivers, Broker/Auctioneer 120 NE 14TH ST., P.O. BOX 356, ABILENE, KS 67410 PHONE: (785) 263-7488 ¥ FAX: (785) 263-1973 EMAIL: [email protected] Visit our website: www.rsrealtyandauction.com Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008 Page 7 Planning, menu changes can offset higher food costs of Thanksgiving dinner With a little planning and Some preparation before on the Thanksgiving Day offer a free turkey with a have plenty of leftovers, and explain that food costs a few changes to the menu, you head to the grocery store table are featured in sale ads food purchase over a certain which can trim your food have gone up,” said Brenda consumers can offset the in- can help you save money on in the weeks leading up to amount. costs for the week. Procter, Extension specialist crease in food costs for their the items you keep on the the holiday. After the meal, put food “One of the best ap- in personal finance planning. Thanksgiving dinner, say menu. Check newspapers for away promptly. Most fami- proaches to decision-making “Together, you may even University of Missouri Ex- Start by checking for in- coupons. Some stores offer lies prepare enough food for about Thanksgiving is to start a new tradition that also tension specialists. gredients and foods you al- double coupons at Thanks- the Thanksgiving meal to gather your family together saves money.” “There are ways to whit- ready have on hand. Make giving, which can be a sig- tle away at these increased your menu early and buy nificant savings. costs, but it does require only the items you need. Frozen turkeys are usual- REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY planning and some minor Make a shopping list and ly less expensive than fresh changes,” said Tammy stick to it. birds. Choosing the right Roberts, nutrition specialist. Watch grocery store fliers size bird for your meal also Based on data from an for sales on items you use on helps keep costs in line, American Farm Bureau Fed- Thanksgiving. Most items Roberts said. Some stores eration survey, in 2007 it cost an estimated $42.26 to SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 — 10:00 AM feed 10 people a typical BROWN AUCTION PAVILION, 2323 NORTH JACKSON Thanksgiving dinner of JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS turkey, stuffing, sweet pota- toes, buttered rolls, peas, REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 1:00 PM HOUSE: 209 WHITING, MILFORD, KS cranberries, a celery and car- net from Old Milford High rots relish tray, pumpkin pie School. with whipped cream, coffee APPLIANCES, GLASSWARE and milk. The USDA Eco- & COLLECTIBLES nomic Research Service esti- Original Paintings by Mar- jorie Gustin, Barbed Wire mates that this year’s Collection, Pontiac Hood Or- Thanksgiving dinner will naments, Kellogg Switch- cost 5 to 6 percent more. board Oak Wall Phone Case, “But you don’t need three FURNITURE Violins, Guitars, Trombone, Round Oak Single Pedestal mandolin, Banjo, Music vegetables and the meal Expanding Dining Table w/4 Stands, many many more would be still be healthful if Pressed Back Chairs, Bird's items. you serve only stuffing and Eye Maple Buffet, Oak Com- TOOLS/ MISCELLANEOUS mode w/Wishbone Mirror & Towel Rack, Storage Cabi- no rolls,” Roberts said. “There are other trade-offs For Complete Sale Bill go to Web-site or call 785-762-2266. by simply eliminating a few TERMS: Cash, check or credit card. Not responsible for accidents. Lunch by Dug-Out-Grille. items.” MARJORIE GUSTIN, THE LATE DALE GUSTIN & ANITA EHLERS

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785-762-2266 ¥ FAX: 785-762-8910 ¥ E-mail: [email protected] www.brownrealestateauction.com www.KSALlink.com www.kansasauctions.net Page 8 Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008 Another record-setting year for soy exports U.S. soybean farmers al- China is again the top strations that prove the ad- and U.S. Soy Export Coun- ready have one reason to importer of U.S. soybeans vantages of using U.S. soy- cil consultant John Baize. give thanks this fall — 2008 with 490 million bushels, beans. Also, USB farmer USB is made up of 68 exports of U.S. soy have set which go toward human and leaders travel abroad to farmer-directors who over- another all-time record. This animal consumption. China meet with farmers, agricul- see the investments of the year over 1.5 billion bushels also imported 171,000 met- tural soybean checkoff on behalf of soy were exported from ric tons of soy oil from the “These numbers show of all U.S. soybean farmers. the United States, and these United States, which is used the success of the checkoff Checkoff funds are invested exports are valued at more as a cooking oil and other and farmers working togeth- in the areas of animal uti- than $12 billion. Soybean food uses. With 131 million er,” says Vicki Coughlin, a lization, human utilization, checkoff-funded internation- bushels of U.S. soybeans, soybean farmer from Water- industrial utilization, indus- al marketing efforts helped Mexico comes in as the sec- town, Wis., and USB direc- try relations, market access achieve these record-setting ond-largest importer, fol- tor. and supply. As stipulated in export numbers. lowed closely by Japan with U.S. soybean farmers the Soybean Promotion, Re- U.S. soybean farmers nearly 100 million bushels. support the export of their search and Consumer Infor- shipped out over 1.1 billion U.S. soybeans also main- products through their soy- mation Act, USDA’s Agri- Joe Downey of the Downey Ranch, Inc., Wamego, wel- bushels of whole beans. tained a strong foothold in bean checkoff. The checkoff cultural Marketing Service comed Roger Sink of Sink Gillmore Gordon LLC Public Also, increasing 11 percent the European Union with is involved in programs to has oversight responsibili- Accountants, Manhattan, to the annual Downey- from last year were exports Germany importing 45 mil- keep trade channels open ties for USB and the soy- Kniebel Black & Red Angus Sale, southeast of of soybean meal totaling lion bushels, the Nether- and develop new relation- bean checkoff. Manhattan. 346 million bushels. Soy- lands shipping in 43 million ships. The communication bean oil weighed in at near- bushels and Spain accepting and education efforts of the ly 1.1 million metric tons 19 million bushels. soybean checkoff have with a whopping increase of To maintain and in- proven most fruitful in FARM ESTATE 68 percent from last year’s crease international demand keeping U.S. soy in over 80 numbers. for U.S. soy, the checkoff is countries worldwide. “Checkoff-funded global highly involved in inform- Checkoff funding used to demand-building programs ing overseas markets about support international mar- AUCTION have demonstrated their U.S. soybean production. keting is matched with SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 — 9:00 AM success with another record- The checkoff supports pro- funds from the United Due to death we will sell the following items at public auction at the farm located from setting year,” says Terry grams that increase U.S. soy States Department of Agri- CLAY CENTER, KASNAS 5 miles West on Highway 24 to Hackberry Rd. then 3 miles Ecker, soybean farmer from exports such as foreign buy- culture’s Foreign Agricul- South and 3/4 East to 868 15th Rd. Elmo, Mo., and United Soy- ing teams to the U.S. and tural Service (FAS). TRACTORS, COMBINES, MACHINERY MISCELLANEOUS - VARIOUS TIMES AFTER LUNCH bean Board (USB) Interna- livestock feeding demon- Sources: USDA’s FAS MOWER, CHOPPER, GUNS, MISC. - 10:30 AM tional Marketing chair. “The TRUCKS & TRAILERS AFTER LUNCH ANTIQUES & PRIMITIVES - APPROX. 9:45 AM programs work diligently to GRAIN BINS, SHEDS, HAY - LATE AM KROGMANN BALE BEDS TOOLS, SHOP ITEMS, MISC. - FIRST make sure that overseas LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT - LATE AM customers prefer U.S. soy. See last week’s Grass & Grain for complete listing. The numbers prove our NOTE: The James have been on this farm since 1926. This is a large accumulation, many items yet checkoff farmer leaders un- to be uncovered and discovered. Check kretzauctions.com for pictures as auction date nears. derstand the importance of Loader tractor available sale day. Hope to be done by 4:00. marketing U.S. soybeans.” CLERK: United Bank, P.O. 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Will sell at 12:00 noon FURNITURE & chairs; paper shredder; elec. portable elec. cement mixer; MISCELLANEOUS lamps; treadmill; 2 - exercise elec. hedge trimmer; shop Will Sell @ 10:00 A.M. machines; assort. of wall vacc.; 2 - Skil saws; floor jack; Vizio flat screen 40” HD TV; hangings; computer desk; bench grinder; Craftsman 13” color TV; 27” color t.v. set; Rainbow sweeper; 2 - chest rechargeable drill; air bubble; 2 Magnovox VCR; Whirlpool type deep freezers 23 cu. ft. wheel cart; Craftsman router; elec. washer; gas dryer; M&W assort. of hand tools; jig saw; 2006 Ford Fusion SE 2007 Ford Super Duty F-350 COLLECTIBLES refrigerator; 3 wood bedroom sander; jumper cables; wood 3.0L V6, 38,628 miles. SRW Lariat, 4WD Crew Cab 156, Brunswick 4’x9’ pool table; sets w/full size bed; 3 pc. twin plane; 1/2” socket set; pipe 30,592 miles. 6.0Liter. Puss-N-Boots cookie jar; cast Sale Price: $16,995 bed; 1 - 4 pc. bedroom set; wrench; crescent; Craftsman iron skillet; wood rolling pin; Sale Price: $38,995 + $500 G&G Discount sofa; love seat; chair; wood 9” radial arm saw; elec. est. assort. of pressed glass & col- dining table w/6 chairs; Lazy cords; Troy Bilt Tomahawk lector plates. Boy recliner; glass dinette chipper/shredder; Coast to Come see the table w/4 chairs; roll top desk; HOUSEHOLD Coast garden tiller, 8 hp., 20” swivel rocker; wicker rocker; Corningware; Tupperware; rear tine, does not run; DR NEW 2009 oak t.v. stand; Hexagon curio Elec. appliances; elec. roaster; grass trimmer mower; elec. cabinet; 3 - wood end tables; pots, pans & etc.; assort. bed- generator. FORD F150 wood hutch; knee hole desk; 2 ding & blankets; assort. of GUNS - 4 drawer file cabinets; 2 - 3 other misc. too numerous to Ithica M-66 Super single 4-10 drawer file cabinets; swivel of- list. SUPER CREW fice chair; 9 - wood what not shotgun, 3” chamber, lever ac- shelves; wicker rocker; dehu- MISCELLANEOUS & TOOLS tion; Ithica M-40, 22 cal. short midifier; 3 - card tables & PMMC elec. mobility cart; & long rifle, lever action. www.dickedwards.net E-mail: [email protected] SELLERS: BURTON & LORINE SMITH ESTATES AUCTION CONDUCTED BY LARRY LAGASSE AUCTION & REAL ESTATE CONCORDIA, KS. Website: llagasseauction-re.com ¥ Email: [email protected] FORD - LINCOLN MERCURY 800-257-4004 AUCTIONEERS 7920 E. HWY. 24 Larry Lagasse Lance Lagasse Joe Odette Ph: 785-243-3270 Ph: 785-262-1185 Ph: 785-243-4416 MANHATTAN, KANSAS 785-776-4004 Page 10 Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008 "Warts are really caused by up immunity and is less sus- muzzle. Early removal usu- a virus that is infectious ceptible to future infec- ally results in reoccurrence only for horses," Miller veri- tions. Older horses usually and sometimes stimulates fied. "They cannot be spread don’t get warts." growth of remaining warts. Hey Neighbor from horses to other A number of treatments, "Complications that can species." including vaccinations and arise as a result of warts are Yet, warts are a conta- ointments, are available, secondary, but they do gious disease which readily but their efficiency is said sometimes occur," Miller For The Love Of Horses spreads from one horse to to be difficult to measure. warned. "An open sore on a another, especially if the Tissue vaccines, prepared wart can allow a secondary By Frank J. Buchman horse is kept in the vicinity from the horse’s own wart infection to enter the of other horses. The virus tissue and given in two in- wound." generally enters the skin jections a week apart, do re- Likewise, during hot Young Horses Most Susceptible To through small wounds or duce problems, but are not months, "summer sores" can abrasions. usually necessary. become superimposed on a Trivial But Unsightly Warts Spread of warts can be Of course, warts can be wart that has been rubbed Ugly warts are not un- "Precise causes of these ex- nation is in undue vascular- through infected horses surgically removed, but that raw. "There is also the possi- common, but they are a fair- crescences are not known, ity of the skin, with an ab- with skin breaks nuzzling can cause scar tissue and ly trivial disease in horses. but they probably arise normal growth generated." other horses. Tack, groom- depigmented areas on the Continued on page 11 Owners who have not ex- from some peculiar de- Modern medical term for ing tools, fences, troughs perienced a wart problem rangement of the nutritive a wart is papilloma virus, a and stables can all become on horses initially might be- vessels. Others think origi- growth of epithelial tissue. contaminated and infect — MUELLER HOG SLATS — come quite alarmed, but horses that come in contact INDIVIDUAL CONCRETE, SELF-SPACING SLATS usually there’s no need for with them. Ideal for remodeling your facility! overconcern, according to "Provided the horse is in Also for new construction. Dr. William H. 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While various (the epidermis), warts have treatments can be applied, the cosmetic blemish will a rough, dry, hairless sur- generally disappear on its own within six to nine face. Younger horses are more months and not appear again. susceptible to warts, be- cause their immune systems are less efficient than older ree & Brush Free Ranch horses. Their skin also is not MULTI-LEVER LOPPER as tough, and they have less Ideal for cutting cedar trees in pastures hair to ward off insects that T can carry the infection. "Although unsightly, warts usually pose no threat Coffey County Honda to the horse’s overall health The Old Way The New Way 105 South Main, New Strawn, KS 66839 and are considered merely 1-800-279-3650 a cosmetic blemish," Miller honda.com UTILITY ATV’S ARE RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR RIDERS 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. AT’s CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. FOR YOUR SAFE- TY BE RESPONSBILE. READ OWNERS MANUAL. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. 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GUN COLLECTION AUCTION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 — 10:30 AM 619 N. Rogers, Sterl Hall, heated facility , ABILENE, KANSAS COLLECTOR FIREARMS Crackshot .22 shot; Mod. 1915 target; New Navy 1892; S&W AUCTION .22; 67A’s; 1830 Musket Nat Lemon Squeezer .38 fair; S&W; Approx 132 lots of high quality Crockett on stock; Savage Mod. 10 .38 Rev; Mod 60 .38 firearms, vintage Winchesters Rifles, 1903 .22 pump; Mod. 73- Stainless; Mod 61 pocket .22; Models including: 1886 45-90 .22 falling Block; Military 4th mod .32 S&W top break; cal.; 3-1873’s in .32,&.44 WCF Rifles: Fed. Ord. M14SA .308; 1st Mod. hand eject .44 S&W cal.; 1894 .32-40; 2-1892’s in Springfield Mod. 1903 30-06 Sp; others; Ruger P98 9MM .32-40&25-20 cal; Mod. 53 in (very good); Enfield .303 auto; several Ruger .22 auto’s; 25-20, Mod. 70 in 30-06; 3-94’s Jungle Carbine; Sporterized 03 Mauser 7.65 auto; Tarus .375 30-30 pre 64; 6-1890’s; Mod. 61 30-06; Mauser 98’s in 30-06; Mag Rev. This is only a partial .22 pump; 4-1906 .22 pumps; Mauser 95-7mm matching listing many other Rifles, other Winchesters .22 cal. 74’s; numbers; other Military: SKS; Shotguns and Pistols includ- 62A; 67’s; Mod 1905-.35 SP Mossin carbine; Many other ing: Winchester, Remington, 1st year production; rifles not listed; Shotguns: Browning, Savage, Springfield, Remington Rifles; Nylon 66 Winchester: Mod 12 Trap, Mauser, Smith & Wesson, .22 auto; mod. 12A & 12-CS Featherlite and several field Ruger, and military rifles. .22 Rem. Sp; Mod. 33ss-22 grade Mod 12’s; others Models, NRA; early 12-C& 12C .22 97’s; 59; 1200; Remington MISC. ITEMS pump Hex barrel; 7MM rolling Shotguns: Sportsman Mod. Winchester 1898 framed calen- Block; 510’s; 510 smooth bore; 11; Mod. 870; others shotguns: dar/poster (The 30 did it.) A.B. many other Remington rifles; Stevens: 311, 22-410 O/U; Frost artist. Misc. boxes of old other rifles; Meriden 1913 Hand guns: Colt: open top .22 and new ammo; deer antlers pat.22 pump; Stevens revolver; Pre-Woodsman .22 and other items. SUPERIOR, NEB. LINCOLN AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Advance showing Friday, Nov. 28th 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. This is not a con- Superior Implement Lincoln Farm Supply signment sale, there will be no sales tax, and no buyer premium except for absentee or call in 402-879-4723 785-524-4421 bids. These firearms are in good to excellent condition. Few misc. items. Be on time. HILLSBORO TERMS: Cash or good check with photo ID. Announcements day of sale take precedence over AUBURN KALVESTA Ag Power Inc. printed matter. Garrett Ranch Supply Kalvesta Implement 620-947-3182 For complete listing and pictures go to www.ksallink.com go to the Market place and click 785-256-2372 620-855-3567 on auctions (all guns are not pictured.) Or call for complete gun list. EMPORIA Schaefer Equipment Reynolds Mugler Geist Auction Co. LAWRENCE MINNEAPOLIS Randall Reynolds Paul Geist Shuck Implement Lott Implement 620-342-3172 785-263-5627 P.O. Box 273 785-263-2545 785-843-8093 785-392-3110 785-263-3394 Abilene, Kansas 785-263-5747 Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008 Page 11 Continued from page 10 face of the ear of any horse over a year of age," Miller bility that maggots or larvae evaluated. "These are also might take up housekeeping fairly common and will stay in a wart during the sum- with the horse the rest of mer," Miller noted. their life, in most cases." Warts become especially Sometimes incorrectly dangerous when a horse has described as "ear fungus," an immune deficiency. "In aural plaques are not AUCTION these cases, the warts could spread by flies, as some- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 — 9:30 AM become much more exten- times contended. However, sive and cover wider areas they can become severely 4th & Grandview (Armory), NEWTON, KS of the body, because the an- irritated by biting flies, and GUNS: Remington Model 870 Churn; Look Magazines; US & imal’s immune system will horses will become very de- 12 GA Wingmaster/Extra Foreign Coins; Indian Head not contribute to self-cur- fensive about having their Barrel; Springfield Bolt Action Pennies; Wooden Chicken ing," Miller stated. "Theoret- ears touched. 22 Rifle. Crate & More. ically, the warts can persist, Exact cause of aural VEHICLE: 1986 Chevrolet HOUSEHOLD: Dining Room and all sorts of health prob- plaques, again, is not Celebrity GL, 4 DR, 2.5 F1 Table/4 Chairs/Buffet; Zenith lems can result." known, but infection, fly All lined up looking at prospects before the Black & Red Engine, 91,000 miles, nice car. Console TV; Lamp Tables; Bedroom Set; 3 Piece Bedroom If a horse becomes in- bites and the papilloma Angus 2008 Production Sale, southeast of Manhattan, COLLECTIBLES/ANTIQUES: Set; 2 Single Beds; Frigidaire fected with warts, it is best virus have been blamed in Oak Wardrobe/Dresser with 4 were Jim Mengarelli, Girard, and Abe, Gary and Becky Refrigerator; Kenmore Washing different situations, with no Drawers & Long Mirror on Door; to keep it away from other Machine; Amana Washer & Shanholtzer of McCune. Hosts for the auction were the Oak 5 Drawer Chest of horses as much as possible. concluding evidence. Dryer; 2 Burgundy Recliner Drawers; 4 Piece Waterfall "Do not use the same equip- "It is best to leave them Downey Ranch, Inc., and Kniebel Cattle Company. Rockers; 3 Cushion Couch; Bedroom Set (very nice): alone," Miller recommend- Small Wood Desk; Wooden ment on both infected and Kellogg Oak Wall Phone; Kitchen Table/4 Chairs; Sets non-infected horses," Miller ed. "If these warts do be- Save on Heating Bills Mandel Phonograph with some Silverware (2); Towels, Linens, advised. "While there might come a cosmetic issue, records; Child Wicker Rocker; Bedding, Etc. be no way to really isolate there are various treat- Installation & Daily Maintenance Large Oak Rocker; 2 Pine infected horses, good hy- ments which have been Biomass Pellets. 8200 BTU per lb. Cabinets; Wooden High SHOP & YARD: Wards Quality giene practices will help tried, but none of them are Chair/Fold Back Tray; 2 Ornate Plow Plane No. 84-695, 45 keep the warts from spread- clinically proven to be ef- with 2% ash. Oval-Convex Picture Frames; Style NIB; Wards Roto Tiller; Eggshell Nautulis 8 Place Fine Murray 12.,5 HP 38” Riding fective in all situations." ing." China/Extras; Royal Duchess 8 Mower; Rally 20” Push Mower; Infected horses should Treatment with a sooth- Place Fine China, Bavaria, Power Kraft 8” Table Saw; Table not be taken to shows and ing ointment, like Menthola- Germany; Roseville #669-4”; Top Belt Sander; B&D 7 1/4 Skil public areas if at all possi- tum, to the inner surface of Hall #0676 Blue Tea Pot; Round Saw; 4” Precision Jointer; Lots ble. An afflicted horse’s ap- the ear can be helpful. Vari- Picture Chimney Cover; Several of Saws, Hammers; Clamps, pearance would be disturb- ous corticosteroid/antibiot- Crocks; J C Higgins Ice Chest; Hand Tools; Rakes, Shovels; 2 Gal Pickle Jars /bales (2); Wheel Barrow; Animal Traps; ing to some, and the wart ic ointments like Panalog or Wire Handled Milk Jugs; Fishing Equipment; Large Anvil; virus could spread to other Otomax have also been used Wagner Ware; 4 Qt. Butter Engine Hoist; Much more horses. with success. These oint- Aural plaques are clini- ments will relieve the in- ESTATES OF HARRY STAHL & cally recognized as differ- flammation but the plaques We need to start using renewable fuels BOB FULKERSON & OTHERS ent from warts. "They are remain. benign, raised, white to Infrequently, plaques Also available - Pellet Stoves and Corn Furnaces pink lesions that occur bi- will also appear on the anus laterally on the inner sur- and genitals. Call Dennis at 785-246-0367

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Marquette, KS Silverado 1500 pickup, bench; hand tools; The Good 785-546-2216 119,746 miles; 1994 Ford One BBQ grill; P.O. boxes; Econoline van, captain chairs, cream can; bird feeders; meat 94,000 miles; Kawasaki Bayou saw and grinder and more. 300, 4 wheeler; Rascal 600 Finney County FY scooter, new batteries; go cart; FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD Rooks County WW 6x61 open top bumper & COLLECTIBLES Doug Parham hitch stock trailer; Northern Kawai piano and bench; Dun- Look No Further! Feeders, LLC can Phyfe tables; round oak Star sprayer; John Deere 3-14 Garden City, KS table; china hutch; sofa and Phil Conyac semi mt. plow; AC 3 pt. blade, 620-275-7163 belly mt.; buzz saw rig; Vector chair; end tables; 2 recliner Plainville, KS 2000 PSI 6 hp. pressure wash- chairs; coffee table; floral sofa; er; Shop Smith; Craftsman 10" toll top desk; bookcases; blond 785-434-2114 table saw; Craftsman 8" table dresser and headboard; saw; Delta belt and drum loveseat; wooden high chair; sander; Sandborn 4 hp. air child's rocker; desk; wooden Maverick Feeders LLC Custom Feeding compressor; Craftsman radial chairs; qu. sz. bedroom set; Ford County arm saw; Coleman 8 hp. 4000 kitchen dinette table and Gene Carson watt generator; Stihl 028 AV chairs; floor lamps; mantle Feedyard Inc. chain saw; 12" chop saw; clock; pictures; auto harp; gui- Dodge City, KS Serving Local pedestal grinder; metal shop tar; antique jewelry safe; 2 Danny Herrmann table; Miller 200 amp drawer file cabinet; Panasonic 620-227-3308 VCR; RCA TV; Yamaha PSR- Ford, KS welder/generator, not running; Cattlemen’s Needs B&D Workmate 40 table; floor 15 elec. piano; Kenmore glass jack; B&D sander; Zephyr 1/2" top range; Sharp microwave; 620-369-2252 drill; jig saw; shop vac; Handy- Kenmore upright freezer; Ken- man jack; step ladder; Crafts- more washer and dryer; Regal Circle Feeders Inc. man 6 hp. SP mower; Milwau- bread machine; 8' table; metal Ottawa County kee 18v cordless drill; Stihl gas desk; Eureka upright sweep- Bill Porterfield trimmer; Lawn Boy push ers; card table and chairs; Feeders mower; Craftsman toolbox; rain Olympic Crest wood stove; Garden City, KS Exceptional Customer Perry Owens train; drill press; 9' poly tank; George Foreman grill; Pyrex; motorcycle helmets; golf baking dishes; pots and pans; 620-275-0108 Minneapolis, KS caddy; bolt bins; lockers and Sunbeam stationary mixer; 785-392-2184 cabinets; 12v 15 gal. sprayer; toaster oven; Tupperware; Service JD hyd. cylinders; live hyd. punch bowl; vases; candy dish- pump for JD 2 cylinder; axle es; Mary Lou Goertzen cups Dodge City with 17" steel rims and wood and saucers; clown collection; Hoxie Feedyard spokes; 1x4, 1x6 tongue and Reco plate collection; cap col- Feeders groove flooring; rough cedar; lection; Depression glass; 12 Scott Foote barn siding; 3.5x9.5x18 lami- pc. 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Dodge City, KS clamps; roller stand; pool sup- canning jars and more. 620-225-4128 620-227-2673 TERMS: Cash day of sale. Statements made day of sale take precedence over advertised statements. Lunch provided by K & B Catering. Penner Cattle Inc. Pike Feeders Inc. Shaw Feedyard, Inc. C. HOWARD UNRUH ESTATE Dennis Penner Byron Pike Bill Shaw ESTHER UNRUH, SELLER Ingalls, KS Minneola, KS Ashland, KS VAN SCHMIDT ¥ Auctioneer/Realtor 620-335-5190 620-885-4452 620-635-2670 7833 N. Spencer Road, Newton, KS 67114 The Kansas Cattlemen’s Association is Kansas’ fastest growing cattlemen’s association. Our mission is to restore profits, self-esteem, freedom, fair trade, 620-367-3800 or 620-367-2331 trust and community pride back to the farms, ranches and rural communities across Kansas and the Nation. Schmidt Clerks & Cashiers Page 12 Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008 Disregard for safety behind most ATV accidents In Missouri, all-terrain should be developed in ed ATV accidents. A third of Howell County ranked vehicles accounted for at every community where the incidents involved an first in ATV accidents, with least 111 accidents with 19 ATVs are used for recre- operator between the ages nine incidents in 2007. fatalities in 2007, according ational or employment pur- of 7 and 18. The Missouri study was to a University of Missouri poses,” he said. Data for the Children under 16 do not part of a larger effort by study. study came from press clip- possess the cognitive, per- the Great Plains Center for “The vast majority of pings compiled by the Mis- ceptual and motor skills Agricultural Health at the ATV incidents occurred be- souri Press Association. The necessary to safely operate University of Iowa. cause of the operator’s dis- actual number of incidents an adult-sized ATV, accord- A free copy of MU Exten- regard for safe vehicle prac- is probably higher, Saucier ing to the U.S. Consumer sion guide G1936, “All- tices and operating proce- said. “Not all incidents Product Safety Commission. Terrain Vehicles,” is avail- dures,” said Ryan Saucier, were likely reported to civil Ninety-two percent of re- able at MU Extension cen- MU doctoral student in agri- authorities or to local news- ported accidents occurred ters or online at http://exten cultural systems manage- papers.” in rural areas. About 68 per- sion. missouri.edu/explore ment. Male operators account- cent of these incidents oc- /agguides/agengin/g01936. “ATV safety programs ed for 84 percent of report- curred on paved roads. htm.

A past buyer of breeding bulls at the annual Downey- Kniebel Black & Red Angus Sale, southeast of Man- hattan, Dan Blanka, representing the Line Cattle Company of Wamego, was a purchaser at the 2008 auction.

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what some of their descen- Over the past few years, the USA was at war. Presi- dants have accomplished. I’ve been doing research for dent Lincoln had no author- Slavery did exist, and a couple of Kansas histori- ity whatever, legal or other- there’s no point in trying to cal novels. I’ve tried to use wise, over the nation. Even deny it, just to remove the the earliest material avail- further, there is a long list of By Don Coldsmith guilt trip from the backs of able, from before the distor- exemptions ... counties and asegment of the present tion occurred. It starts the parishes in Virginia, Ten- generation. next day after the event, of nessee, and Louisiana had Politically Correct I refuse to be held ac- course, but I did have some maintained loyalty to the Not long ago there was a North America. I work in more palatable. I first no- countable for the way my books, diaries, letters, and United States. The Emanci- short, almost unnoticed the field of historical re- ticed this many years ago grandfather may have felt encyclopedias published in pation Proclamation specifi- news item which caught my search, and people tell me on a visit to George Wash- about the American Indians the 1880s. Some of it, be- cally states that they can attention. I thought it pretty family stories, many of ington’s home, Mount whom he encountered as he fore the Political Correct- keep their slaves, along with shocking. which I use in writing his- Vernon. A beautiful place ... homesteaded in Kansas. But ness spin doctors adulterat- every other slave owner in Aschool board in torical fiction. Probably the out behind the big house of course, I am responsible ed it. the United States of Ameri- Louisiana had voted to greatest threat to this excit- could be seen a row of for my own behavior. Iwas taught in school, ca. Lincoln’s vice president eliminate even the name of ing focus of interest, how- small cabins. A sign beside I’ve come to the conclu- for instance, about how owned slaves. But an emo- George Washington from ever, is the insidious pres- the path stated that these sion that this is all based on President Lincoln freed the tional cause was needed to the history books used in sure of Political Correct- were “Servants’ Quarters.” I the fact that history is writ- slaves. I was a bit surprised, keep the North fighting: their school system. Why? ness. It shows up in all resented the inference, even ten by the survivors ... that then, to actually read the Free the slaves! Because he owned slaves. forms and in odd places. It back then. What is the is, the winners of any con- Emancipation Proclamation, Actually, many South- Political Correctness rears became intertwined with the point of denying fact, and flict. They spend the rest and to see what it really erners were anti-slavery, but its ugly head again, in prob- feminist movement and thus eroding the intellec- of their lives trying to says. It declares freedom for were fighting for states’ ably the dumbest form since with civil rights and with a tual honesty of our her- justify their actions in what- not a single slave in the en- rights against the encroach- we survived the Ebonic tendency to suppress all eth- itage? To me, that is an ever conflict it may have tire United States of Ameri- ing power of federal gov- Plague a couple of years nic jokes (no matter that insult to the people who been, and this gives a dis- ca ... only in the Confeder- ernment. Maybe we’re still ago. some ethnic jokes have edu- lived in those slave cabins, torted view which can’t be ate States of America, a fighting that one.... Ihave the impression cational value, and even ap- and would be proud of avoided. sovereign nation with whom See you down the road. that there is growing inter- pear in the bible. See John est and pride in our her- 1:44-46). Feed Saver D&S Bale Feeder $550 itage, no matter how our an- There seems to be an D&SW cestors arrived where they overwhelming urge to ELDING did when they reached rewrite history to make it NG Feed Saver Cone Feeder $700 D&SW elding Lehigh, KS • 620-483-3077 785-562-7164 • 785-336-6676

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Bringing family members into the farm business and deer hunting season occurs mately leads to the harvest conditions, the bucks can In 1970, fewer than 7,000 passing the farm from one generation to the next can be in the fall. of that buck. The shorthand get the scent of estrous deer were taken legally by the best — and worst — of times. To help families develop Bambi got it wrong. In expression for these ac- does and they go berserk hunters statewide. By 1990, a plan to suit their operation, K-State Research and Exten- the movie, the deer were tions is “testosterone poi- and don’t show their nor- harvest exceeded 44,000 sion and the K-State Farm Analyst Program will again host courting in the spring; they soning.” mal caution because they and has averaged more “Keeping the Family Farming” workshops in January, actually do this in the fall, “Bucks will take more have only one thing on their than 100,000 in the years 2009. said Jim Shaw, a professor risks, get in fights with ri- mind,” Shaw said. This since 2000. The topics to be addressed include: Understanding Tax of natural resource ecology vals and generally do riski- Repercussions and Legal Issues in Selling and Transfer- and management with Ok- er things,” Shaw said. “Sim- ring Assets; Comparing Business Entity Options; Estimat- lahoma State University’s ply put, it’s easier to kill ing Financial Needs in Retirement; Evaluating Strategies Division of Agricultural bucks in the fall.” AUCTION for Transferring the Family Farm; Making Explicit Plans; Sciences and Natural Re- Oklahoma deer gun sea- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 — 10:00 AM Determining your Current Financial Situation; and Being sources. son opens on Saturday, Nov. 1343 E. 2100 Rd., EUDORA KS. 66025 Aware of the Potential for Conflict and Identifying Ways to “When does come into 22. Hunters should keep an (From 12th & Church go West to 2100 Rd (Winchester Rd) then Resolve it. estrous, the bucks only eye on the weather forecast South to auction watch for signs). have one thing on their and look for good hunting “This year, we will have meetings in three locations, Furniture, Juke Box, Corn Stove, Guns, Riding Mower, Tools, with a maximum of 20 to 25 families in each location,” said minds,” he said. It is the conditions. Miscellaneous. LaVell Winsor, who is with the Kansas Farm Analyst Pro- urge to breed that leads to “Your ideal hunting Recliner; 2 sofas; butcher Scopemaster mod # 511-p 22 gram. “We´ve restructured the meetings to be two one-day block; library table; 2 chest of bolt action; Mossberg mod # meetings, about two weeks apart and they will be held in drawers; bunk beds; sm. Desk 810CH 270 bolt action; Pres- more southern parts of the state than the previous ses- REAL ESTATE w/ chair; wood file cabinet; din- tige model 160 juke box and sions.” ing table & chairs; wood cabi- 200 plus 45’s (50’s 60’s 70’s); The workshop dates and locations include: nets; shelves; computer ar- Hot Springs hot tub; Duracraft moire; Kitchen Aid side by side Fri., Jan. 2 and Sat., Jan. 17, Chanute; Fri., Jan. 3 and AUCTION 37” wood lathe w/tools; 10” refrigerator; GE washer & Sat., Jan. 16, El Dorado; Fri., Jan. 10 and Fri., Jan. 30, Gar- table saw; Craftsman 5 hp. 25 68 ACRES IN SHAWNEE COUNTY, KS dryer; household items; home gal air compressor; Clipper den City. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 — 7:00 PM decor; Christmas items; Nor- seed cleaner; corn Sheller; 3 “At the end of the meetings in each location, the fami- mandy Clarinet; Violin; fog ma- hp EZ rake; Mac 3200 chain chine; lg. wood nut & bolt bin; lies will have the option of meeting with someone from the AUCTION SITE: Lawyer’s Title of Topeka, 5715 SW 21st. St., saw; frt. tyne tiller; Brinly Farm Analyst program to review their personal situation,” TOPEKA, KS 66614. Located just East of I-470 Exit on SW 21st. carpenters bench; Pro Force airless paint sprayer; Huskee spreader seeder; 8 wall lock- Winsor said. Just past Laird Noller West on South side of the street. Park- ers; garden trailer; boat trailer; ing in rear. 21 hp. 46” cut riding mower The cost for the two-day session is $225 per family of w/snow blade; Simplicity riding seed bags; new bird feeders; four, if paid by Dec. 15, plus $75 for each additional partic- LEGAL: S 1/2 of SW 1/4, less E. 584’ of W 1429’ of S 745; less row mower; Multi Quip 3200 watt windmill; hand tools; nuts bolts ipant. The cost per family of four after Dec. 15 is $300. The in 9-13-16S. 2007 Taxes $471.10. generator; Craftsman arc and hardware; lawn sweeper; welder; Snyder corn stove alum. Ladder; store displays; fees include all materials, two lunches and one evening LOCATION: 2 miles East of SE Topeka Boulevard on SE 77th w/15 bushel hopper (like new) shelving; bins; misc. AG Chem- meal. (Heartland Park) to the corner of SE 77th and SE California Av- with 20 bushel of corn; Guns, ical advertising items including More information on the “Keeping the Family Farm- enue, lying on the Northeast corner of intersection. New England Pardner mod# small Ertl tractors; Pinewood ing” Workshops is available online at http://www.agmanag- DESCRIPTION: 68 acres more or less. Property has frontage on SB 12 Ga. Single shot; Revela- Derby 3 car track with lane er.info (click on Upcoming Events) or by contacting Lavell SE 77th and SE California Streets and consists of 50 acres +/- till- tion 22 semi auto; Remington brain; bikes; and lots of misc. Winsor at (785) 313-4974 or [email protected]. able with balance in heavy to moderate timber. Heavy hedge rows Terms: Cash or Check w/proper ID.Statements made day of on three sides, plus Lynn Creek meanders from middle of North auction take precedence over all printed material. Auction- side to middle of East side. Rural water available from RWD No. 3 eers are not responsible for theft, damage or accidents. Con- at approximately $7,500 per meter. cessions by United Methodist Women POSSESSION: Buyer to receive possession at closing except in View pictures at www.kansasauctions.net/paxton the event that the fall crops are not harvested. Seller to retain pos- session until harvest is completed on tillable acres. Seller to retain JEFF & SANDY OCHAMPAUGH landlord share of fall crops and 2008 FSA payments. Buyer will re- ceive FSA payments for 2009, if any. Mineral rights will pass to PAXTON AUCTION SERVICE buyer at closing. 785-331-3131 or 785-979-6758 Auctioneers: Chris Paxton & Doug Riat NOTE: This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pur- chase acreage with great wildlife, income, development or res- idential potential on blacktop road within 10 minute of down- town and within walking distance of Heartland Park Raceway. AUCTION ANNA JEAN FILKINS, SELLER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 — 10:00 AM FOR INFORMATION: CENTURY 21 MILLER & MIDYETT Located: In BEATRICE, NE. at 400 South 5th Street 1513 N. TOPEKA, LYNDON, KS ¥ 785-828-2599 Wayne Wischropp, Realtor/Auctioneer ¥ 785-828-4212 SHOP HOISTS & EQUIP- sockets standard and deep It is more than a feed truck… Tom Lane, Associate Broker ¥ 785-633-4230 MENT: Rotary Lift 10,000 lb. well, 1/2" drive; drill extractor Jennifer Courtney, Broker Dbl. Pedestal hoist, Mod. set; tap and die set; wheel Move hay—feeders—portable panels—4-wheelers www.beattyandwischropp.com or www.century 21.com SPO10N700, new; Challenger pullers; chisels and punches; 9,000 lb. Dbl. Pedestal hoist, treble light; low profile creepers Hydraulic remotes run hydraulic cylinders, motors Mod. 27000; Rotary Lift 12,000 and many other specialty tools; 11 GPM, 2500 PSI, 3000# Lift Capacity lb. 4 pedestal hoist, Mod. Other shop tools consisting SM12N-002; 2 Snap On Solvs of: Matco dbl. Flaring tool set; scanners; Snap On Vantage Mac hub cap and wheel lock Miller Ranch Equipment AUCTION MT2400 diagnostic tool; Snap removal kit; Mac 1/2" drive im- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 — 9:30 AM On cooling system tester; 200 pact sockets; KD Tool torque 33778 Hwy. K-99, Alma, KS gal. bench tank with pump and wrench; IR 1/2" drive air im- 1319 and 1325 So. Mosley, WICHITA, KS reel and 50 gal. new trans. pact; oil filter wrench set; 2 - 6" 785-765-3588 fluid; Recycle-Kleen solvent L metal work benches; metal Note:This auction is the liquidation of Wichita Structural Steel parts washer; transmission foot www.MillerRanchEquipment.com Inc. It offers heavy metal working equipment, trucks, trailers & step stool; Clark cut off saw; press; transmission cooler, dbl. Dr. Wall mount parts cabi- material. If you work with steel, this auction is for you! See flusher; Century 225 amp wire you there, Mike. feed welder; Snap On 134 A nets; bench mount transmis- TRUCKS- FORKLIFTS- Plasma cutter; drill press; steel recycler, ECO Xtreme; Curtis sion building fixture; 6" bench grinder with stand; pulley TRAILERS tables; plate tables; steel hors- 80 gal. 5 hp. compressor, 220 puller; stud extractor; cordless 1997 GMC HV 36000- 8' x24' es; Miller CP220 wire feed volt single phase; Karcher HDS 955 power washer; Clark floor grease gun; 6" bench vise; steel flatbed, reg class, top welder; Miler CP250 wire feed Matco and channel lock pliers; kick, auto, 3 sp; 1999 Chevrolet welder; Miller CP200 wire feed model drill press; 15 ton hyd. press; Insta-Clean spray cabi- Ellen wrenches; drill bits; tin HV 16000, 8'x10' flatbed welder; radial arm drill; snips; snap ring pliers; 3/8" air w/gooseneck hitch, reg. class; net; cutting torch set with bot- Wellsaw MDL1000; Fleetwood tles, gauges, cart; 2 engine impact; Chesco Ellens; 4 wheel 1963 International LT 12,000 drill press MDL 50-Id.; Oxy/Acy supports; Black Hawk hyd. shop stools; numerous vise GW 8'x10' winch truck, reg. regulators, hoses, and heads; transmission jacks; Matco grips; 2 - 4'wx5 tier shelving class; 1974 Chief trailer CT, Mayflower ironworker; cutting transmission floor jack; Black units; jack stands 8 4 wheel 2 over 12M, gooseneck flatbed, tables; gas forge; manual rod Hawk 3 ton floor jack; 6 trans- and 3 tier shop carts; 6' alu- 33'; 1980 shop built beam con- bender; many heavy duty prod- mission screw jack stands. minum step ladder; 18 drawer structed trailer, 8000 GW- no uct dollies; many, many other metal bolt cabinet; oil drains title; 1990 White forklift DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT: items. Blue Point and Fluke digital volt and cans; metal wall cabinets MY80B-8000 lbs.-gas; White O meters; refract meter; Matko and many other items. forklift MY80B #1989-does not STEEL PRODUCT terminal tool kit; Walton; wire NEW INVENTORY & OFFICE: run. WT beams from 18-40'; angles tester kit; probe test light; New heater hose; 3 KAR Prod- SHOP EQUIPMENT from 1-6" up to 20'; cannel Matco compression tester kit; ucts metal parts bins with con- Hydraulic punch/shear; small to large, 20-40'; various fuel injector test set; Vjant Tool tents; new low voltage wire; oil Kalamazoo saw MDL1 1/3 hp bar sizes up to 20 ft.; tubes Tiger tool; Mac vacuum filters; snap ring assort.; oil bench top grinder; Airco ranging from 1 1/2" to 12"; 16 gauges; Mighty Vac. Cooling drain plug set; hose rack with ga. to 1/4", lengths 16 -40'; system pressure kit; disc brake hose; 102 and 72 hole bolt bins Tigholder MDL 252 hp; large pad and caliper service set; Big air compressor; steel plate pipe form 3/4 to 3 1/2" up to 24' with bolts; new pan gaskets; air in length; 22 olil pump units Easy Freak In tool; porta hose; some new oil and fluids; shear 3/8x10'; cutting tables; power; U Tech transmission 8'x.250 roller; jacksaw; Miller model 10-32-16 w/triple reduc- new internal transmission com- break out box; AC gauges; ponents and parts; other new stud welder MD Ess-1500; tion chain drive of 38 to 1; sim- Stream Light AC leak tester; Dake hyd. Press; Rigid thread ilar units are in operation from 100's of transmission and tech inventory; 2 steel office desks; & tap cutter; Lincoln arc KS to TX and range from 1000- manuals, any many other L shaped service counter; Cul- welders; Westinghouse arc 1500 ft.; various lengths of I items. ligan water cooler; credit card machine; 3 dbl. Line phones; 2 welder; banding machine; beams; and other metal. SHOP TOOLS: Snap On tools and 5 drawer file cabinets; of- NOTE: Cash or check with proper ID as payment. Visa and consisting of: 3 drawer open fice chairs; 2 office desks; 2 Dr. Mastercard accepted. Not responsible for theft or accidents. top tool cabinet/work station; metal cabinet. Announcements made sale day take precedence over print- 1/4" drive sockets; 3/8" drive sockets; 1/2" drive sockets; 3/8" Old Goat Treasure Shoppe ed matter. Nothing removed until settled for. Check the web to 1" box open end combo set; will also sell the following site for pictures. 3/8" air ratchet; swivel sockets; new and used inventory con- metric box open end combo sisting of: Home Interior SELLER: WICHITA STRUCTURAL set; 3/8" and 1/2" extensions; items; home décor items; craft 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" ratchets; pry items; antiques and col- STEEL INC. bars; screw drivers; impact lectibles. TERMS: Cash day of sale. No property removed until settled for. All bids off at buyers risk. Not responsible for accidents or theft. Lunch on grounds. SUPERIOR TRANSMISSION FAX: 316-282-SOLD or Email: PH: 402-239-5830 Jamy [email protected] THE AUCTIONEERS Website: www.auctionspecialists.com Delmer Jurgens Rick Jurgens Dennis Henrichs Gale “Slim” Hardin Mike Flavin, 316-283-8164 Vern Koch, CES, 316-283-6700 402-645-3493 402-645-3255 402-223-3300 402-645-3983 Email Mike at: [email protected] Clerks: Don Johnsen Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008 Page 15 tioneers: Gehling Auc- November 29 — Real Estate, Auction & Realty-Frank tions. Appliances, furniture, Princ. November 28 — Angus sale glassware, household & December 6 — Nemaha Auction Sales Scheduled at Council Grove for misc. at Manhattan for County Land at Seneca for Sankey’s 6N Ranch. Ruth Goehring Estate. Bill Nordhus. Auctioneers: November 29 — ATV, guns, Auctioneers: Vern Gannon Seneca Realty, Mike Kuck- check out the on-line schedule at www.grassandgrain.com antique furniture, glass- Real Estate & Auctions. elman. ware, collectibles, furni- December 4 — Shawnee Co. December 6 — Jefferson November 18 — Ottawa Co. Peggy McCrory Estate. November 23 — Annual fe- ture, appliances, mower, Land at Topeka for Anna County Farmland at Nor- creek bottom land at Sali- Auctioneers: Branam’s male sale at Enterprise for shop items & misc. at Jean Filkins. Auctioneers: tonville for Dan & Karen na for Tom & Edith Hurtig. Inc. Real Estate & Auc- Hedgewood Prairie — Burns for Estate of Beatty & Wischropp. Ruhlman. Auctioneers: Burr-Carlson Farm & tions. Jason & Brooke Wood- Pauline Heyman. Auction- December 4 — Complete dis- Pagel Inc. Realty & Auc- Ranch Realty, broker. November 22 — Angus sale worth. eers; Sam Griffin Auctions. persal at Cedar Point for tions. Roger Johnson, auction- at Eureka for Dalebanks November 23 — Furniture, November 29 — Tractors, 4 Chuck Magathan-Silver December 6 — Tools, parts, eer. Angus. appliances, glassware & whlr., ATV sprayers, Creek Dairy, Inc. Auction- office equipment & misc. November 18 — Lyon Co. November 22 — Real estate collectibles at Junction tillage equip., hay equip., eers: Burton-Fellers Sales. at Salina for Ross Truck real estate at Americus for at Auburn. Auctioneers: City for Marjorie Gustin, trucks, trailers, lawn & December 5 — Farm sale, Line. Auctioneers: Roger Wayne & Joan Gatewood. Sanders Auctions. The Late Dale Gustin & garden, cattle panels, household, collectibles, A. Johnson & Sons. Auctioneers: Hallgren November 22 — Household, Anita Ahlers. Auctioneers: welder, shop & tools, guns, coins at Burdick & December 6 — Tractors, ma- Real Estate & Auctions, antiques, doll collection & Brown Real Estate & Auc- woodworking tools, house- Herington for C.L. Booth. chinery, farm related LLC. collectibles at Manhattan tions. hold & misc. at Blue Auctioneers: Bob Kichae- items, household & misc. November 18 — JD farm for Helen Livingston. Auc- November 23 — Glassware, Mound for Robert West Es- fer, Dave Bures. at Lincoln for Clyde & Bar- equipment, livestock feed- tioneers: Ivan Seele & china, collectibles & misc. tate. Auctioneers: Marty December 5 — Land auction bara & Stan Beck. Auction- ing equipment, trucks, Fred Nelson Auctions. at Hoyt for Carl Robinson Read Auctions. at Beattie for Kathie eers: Post Rock Auctions. trailers & misc. farm items November 22 — Consign- Estate. Auctioneers: November 29 — Consign- Rueger. Auctioneers: Olm- December 6 — Late fall ma- at Clay Center for B&K ment sale at Topeka. Auc- Wayne Hunter & Gary ment Auction W. of sted & Olmsted Auctions. chinery auction at Clay Livestock Farms, Inc. Auc- tioneers: Simnitt Auctions. Henson. McPherson. Auctioneers: December 5 — Lincoln Co. Center. Auctioneers: Mu- tioneers: Gehling Auc- November 22 — Tractor, November 23 — Real Estate, T&A Auctions. native & expired CRP pas- gler Auction Service, LLC. tions. combine & heads, truck & Furniture, household, jew- November 29 — Marion Co. tureland at Lincoln, Ks. for December 6 — Collector November 18 — Land, house grain cart, machinery, sal- elry, glassware, tools, Farmstead, tractors, ma- Kathy A. Weatherley. Auc- & outbuildings NW of Ran- vage & junk iron at Beat- kitchen items at Manhat- chinery & farm related tioneers: Victor Brothers Continued on page 16 dolph for Vandahl Family rice, NE for Ben Stindt Es- tan for Christabelle Fitz- items at Goessel for Merle Trust. Auctioneers: Clay tate. Auctioneers: The gerald. Auctioneers: Vern & Lois Selzer. Auction- County Real Estate, Greg Auctioneers. Gannon Real Estate & eers: Schmidt Auctions. AUCTION Kretz & Gail Hauserman, November 22 — Construc- Auctions. November 29 — Furniture, auctioneers. tion equipment at Lawr- November 24 — Coffey Co.- juke box, corn stove, guns, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 — 10:30 AM November 18 — Marion Co. ence for Mastercraft. Auc- crop & grassland at New riding mower, tools & misc. 1425 Main St., LeROY, KANSAS land w/home at Florence tioneers: Elston Auctions. Strawn for Erma K. Steele at Eudora for Jeff & Sandy From Hwy. 58 and Main St. approx. 1/2 mile North for Estate of Lowell R. November 22 — Tractors, & etal. Auctioneers: Joe Ochampaugh. Auction- Unruh. Auctioneers: Rick combine, vehicles, ma- Biggs & Associates. eers: Paxton Auctions. Matching Bassett recliner-rock- Whirlpool Imperial elec. dryer; ers; Bassett hide-a-way divan; Whirlpool side-by-side refriger- Griffin Auctions. chinery, cattle equip., lawn November 24 — Clay Co. November 29 — Guns, an- Lane rocker recliner; Broyhill ator; Whirlpool dishwasher; November 18 — Lyon Co.- equip., tools, household & farmland at Clyde for Har- tiques & collectibles at dining table with 8 chairs, nice; Kenmore propane Bar-B-Q grassland at Olpe for antiques at Norway for vey & Judy Kling. Auction- Council Grove. Auction- 2 RCA table top TV’s; Inverson grill; Cusinart coffee maker; Donna Williams. Auction- Karl W. Morgan Estate eers: Raymond Bott Realty eers: Hallgren Real Estate message recliner, new; beveled Bissell power steamer; Francis- eers: Joe Biggs & Associ- Auctioneers: Novak Broth- & Auction. & Auctions, LLC. glass divan table; oak and can, Dynasty, Crown china, 8 ates. ers & Gieber. November 24 — Washington November 29 — NE Pott. Co. beveled and glass curio cabi- piece sets; decanter set; R&B 8 November 20 — Coffey Co.- November 22 — Vehicles, Co. farmland at Clyde for land-native grass pasture net, nice; three piece bedroom place silverware set; aluminum suite, nice; bed end settee; 8 extension ladder; Murray 15/42 crop & grassland at New machinery, farm related Racette Family. Auction- at Onaga for Heirs of perfume bottles; antique walnut riding mower; Snapper 5 1/2 Strawn for Jim Trager. items, furniture, house- eers: Raymond Bott Realty Edwin Roggenkamp. Auc- record cabinet; 2 antique hp. S-P blower; 2 V-bottom 14 Auctioneers: Joe Biggs & hold & collectibles at & Auction. tioneers: Cline Realty & trunks; 2 antique pictures and ft. boats with trailers; Evinrude Associates. Goessel for C. Howard November 24 — Washington Auction. frames; antique water color Spartan 10 hp. outboard; ap- November 20 — Lyon Co. Unruh Estate. Auction- Co. farmland at Clyde for November 29 — Collector print and frame; two piece bed- prox. 14 fishing poles and land at Emporia for Roger eers: Schmidt Auctions. Jane Hill, trustee & DeAn- guns at Abilene. Auction- room suite, nice; good selec- some tackle; selections of artifi- tion of stemware; 6 artificial cial flowers; books; linen; can- & Edith Shoemaker. Auc- November 22 — Furniture, na Marshall. Auctioneers: eers: Reynolds, Mugler & decorative trees; large selec- dles; tools; kitchen; glass, etc.; tioneers: Rick Griffin Auc- antiques, primitives, col- Raymond Bott Realty & Geist. tion of Christmas yard decor; 75 plus new in box QVC type tions. lectibles, new items & Auction. November 29 — Pott Co. na- Whirlpool Estate auto washer; items. November 20 — Dickinson misc. at Portis for Lorene November 24 — Washington tive grass pasture land at NOTE: As storage areas are opened, sure to be some nice Co. land at Abilene for Mr. Tatkenhorst. Auctioneers: Co. farmland at Clyde for J. Onaga for Heirs of the additions. Make plans to attend this great auction, for some & Mrs. Dean Hoffman. Wolters Auctions. Willis Gardner III. Auc- Edwin L. Roggenkamp Es- early Christmas shopping. Auctioneers: Ron Shivers November 22 — Farm equip- tioneers: Raymond Bott tate. Auctioneers: Cline Many, many other items. Most in good to excellent condition. Realty & Auction Co. ment, vehicles, mowers, Realty & Auction. Realty & Auctions. Inspection sale day. November 20 — Real Estate shop tools, guns, house- November 24 — Pot- November 29 — Consign- at Manhattan. Auction- hold & misc. at Auburn. tawatomie Co. land at Man- ment auction at Tonganox- PROPERTY OF THE LATE eers: Vern Gannon Auc- Auctioneers: Sanders Auc- hattan for Manhattan ie. Auctioneers: Moore BOB & RAMONA BREWER tions. tions. Christian College. Auc- Auctions. November 20 — Farm equip- November 22 — Guns, an- tioneers: Vern Gannon November 29 — Shop hoists BEATTY & WISCHROPP AUCTIONS Lyndon, KS ¥ 785-828-4212 ment, truck, trailers, shop tiques, collectibles, furni- Real Estate & Auctions. & equipment, diagnostic Auction Bill: equipment & misc. at ture & misc. at Council November 24 — Trucks, fork- equip., shop tools & new Website at: www.beattyandwischropp.com Chanute for Shawn Schlot- Grove for Ken & Gail lifts, trailers, shop equip- inventory & office at Beat- terbeck & neighbors. Auc- Daugherty. Auctioneers: ment, steel product & rice, NE for Superior tioneers: Larry Marshall Hallgren Auctions. misc. at Wichita for Wichi- Transmission. Auction- Auctions. November 22 — Furniture, ta Structural Steel Inc. eers: The Auctioneers. November 21 — Lyon Co.- antiques, collectibles, ap- Auctioneers: Auction Spe- November 29 — Tractors, AUCTION grassland at Emporia for pliances, silverware, stem- cialists. combines, guns, knives, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 — 10:00 AM Helen Newton. Auction- ware, fishing poles & tools November 25 — Tractors, truck, lawn mower, shop The following Farm Machinery, Trucks, Shop Equipment and eers: Joe Biggs & Associ- at LeRoy for Property of combines, planter, misc. tools, machinery, equip- Miscellaneous items will sell at Public Auction located from ates. the late Bob & Ramona equipment, farm equip- ment & household at Whit- the Junction of Hwys. 169 & 39 at the West Edge of CHANUTE, November 21 — Marshall Co. Brewer. Auctioneers: ment & related items at ing for Marion & Reva KS, then West on 39 Hwy 3 Miles. land at Beattie for Ken- Beatty & Wischropp Auc- Owatonna, Minnesota for Korte. Auctioneers: Harris FARM EQUIPMENT: Sp., Diesel; 24’ Flat Bed GN neth Knowles Estate. Auc- tions. Kevin & Allan Deml. Auc- Auctions. (Sells at Approx. Noon) Trailer, Tandem Duals, 20,000 tioneers: Prell Auctions. 1996 JD 9600 Combine, "Corn GUW. November 21 — Tractor, har- & Bean Machine", 4x4 w/ Con- tour Master, GPS Mapping, SHOP EQUIPMENT vest equip., farm machin- Header Height, JD Chaff Propane Cutting Torch – 3’ ery, trucks & trailers at REAL ESTATE Spreader, Bin Extensions, Handle; AC Fork Lift Ð 4000#, Hutchinson for Darrel W. Fully Loaded, 2189 Separator LP, Pneumatic Tires, w/ Extra & Verdean Albrecht. Auc- Hours, Only 400 Hours on Ma- LP Tank; Shop Equipment; tioneers: Stock Auction Co. chine Overhaul. JD 930 F Shop Tools; Shop Shelving. November 22 — Furniture, Header, Rebuilt, Poly Snouts, MISCELLANEOUS office items, lawn & shop Contour Master, Dial-a-speed, Lots of JD Parts; PE 16 Xerox MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 — 6:00 PM w/ 2 Harnesses, 4,000 Acres Copy/ Scanner/ Fax Machine; items at Manhattan for Va- on New Frame. JD 643 Corn lerie Felts. Auctioneers: Manhattan Christian College Campus Center, 1427 Laramie Folding Table & Chairs; Office Head Ð Oil Bath, 6 Row, Poly Chair; Compast 486 Comput- Vern Gannon Auctions. Snouts; Killsbro 30 Ft. Header MANHATTAN, KANSAS er, No Hard Drive; One Lot of November 22 — Antiques, Trailer w/Custom Lights; 1997 Other Items Too Numerous To APPROXIMATELY 75 ACRES M/L POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS JD 6200 Tractor, Open Station, collectibles, glassware, Mention. furniture, quilts & misc. at This tract is described as a tract in the NW 1/4 possibilities and farm income makes this a very 3 pt., PTO w/ 3 Hyd. Outlets & Ottawa. Auctioneers: 16-9-9 Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Located desirable farm. Buyer to pay 10% down day of Joystick Ð Only 850 Hours; JD CONSIGNED BY Auction with balance due on or before Decem- #145 5 Bottom Plow; IHC #445 NEIGHBORS Buddy Griffin Auctions. 5 1/2 miles East of Manhattan, Kansas on High- way 24, North on Flush Road 5 miles to Antonís ber 22, 2008. W Square Baler; 48’ 3pt. JD 653 A-Row Crop Header; November 22 — Vehicle, col- Sprayer w/Boomer Hyd. Road then right one mile to Rockenham Road. STATEMENTS MADE DAY OF AUCTION JD 643 Ð 6 Row, Low Tin Oil lectibles, antiques, house- Pump; JD #825, 6 Row Culti- Rockenham Road is along the West side of the TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OTHER Bath, Corn Head; 1995 JD hold, shop & yard, guns at vator 3 pt. w/ Rolling Fenders property and Hanson Road on the North side of INFORMATION. For additional information 1018 Pull Type, Rotary Mower Ð Only 700 Acres; Liquid Fer- Newton for Estates of the property.There are approximately 61 Acres contact Vern Gannon Auctioneer/Broker w/ Chains; Shop Built 4 Wheel tilizer Tanks Ð 2 -110 Gal. w/ Harry Stahl & Bob Fulker- of bottom farmland and 15 Acres of grass, tim- 785-770-0066, 785-539-2316 or Gannon Real Header Trailer; 1995 Dodge Mounts, 300 Gal. w/Agitation; son & Others. Auctioneers: ber and creek. Great location, wildlife, building Estate and Auctions 785-537-9003. 2500, 4x4 Pickup, V-10 w/ Auto Crane 2800# - Electric Auction Specialists LLC. Auto; Heckendorn Mower; Saw NOTE: This farm was generously donated to Manhattan Christian College by the Wilson Over Hyd. Sharpener; Saw Re-Toothing November 22 — Farm ma- Family to be sold at Auction with proceeds going to the Jolliffe Hall Fund! Machine; Wood Shaper; Drill chinery, livestock equip- TRUCK & TRAILER 1997 D 3500 Dodge Truck, 2 Press; Small Wood Lathe; ment & misc. SW of Clay MANHATTAN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Wheel Drive, 1 Ton Dually, 5 Electric Pallet Jack. Center for Tom James Es- GANNON REAL ESTATE AND AUCTIONS TERMS: Cash or Approved Check. Must have positive ID to tate. Auctioneers: Kretz VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER Hauserman Bloom Auc- Bid. Nothing Removed until Settled for. Not Responsible for 785-539-2316 ¥ MANHATTAN, KANSAS ¥ www.gannonauctions.com Accidents or Theft. Lunch & Restroom Available. Tractor & tion Service. Loader Available Sale Day November 22 — Coffey Co.- grass, timber & cropland OWNER: SHAWN SCHLOTTERBECK at New Strawn for RW AUCTIONEERS: Snider Trust. Auctioneers: Larry Marshall, 620-378-4356 Joe Biggs & Associates. Olin Goins, 620-433-2561 November 22 — Jackson Co. Mark Garretson, 620-839-5320 land at Holton for Lee & CLERKS: Gayle Garretson & Dedra Cavaness Page 16 Grass & Grain, November 18, 2008

He gave Sid a pair of plastic handcuffs so she BAXTER could take Buster out to pee. Bent at the waist, grasping the stiff handcuff leash she BLACK looked like a beachcomber dusting the lawn with a ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE giant hairball. ■ ■ At a strip mall in Cham- bersburg she bought a The Tibetan Dog Reincarnation leash, harness, crate and In Tibetan lore each sylvania. Sid drove back to dog food. This was how she Lama (like the Dali) has a the State Police Barracks arrived at her destination, Temple dog. When a Lama and asked the location of the house of a friend who dies it is believed that he is the Humane Society. promptly said, “You can’t reincarnated as another “Don’t have one in Ful- leave it here!” She put him Temple dog. Thus he would ton County,” said the police- in his crate, from which he serve two lifetimes of strict man. escaped three times, the adherence to ritual wor- “A dog catcher?” she asked. last of which was from the ship, chanting, meditating, “I saw his wife at the gro- crate; duct-taped, bungee- sacrifice, no TV, no dessert cery store. He’s gone for the corded, locked and put in and no squeaky bone toy. weekend. Be back Tuesday,” the garage … in fifteen min- Sid saw Buster aban- replied the officer cheer- utes! Houdini couldn’t have doned on the highway. At fully. done it better. They all first she thought he was a “Is there someplace I agreed that Buster had porcupine. Covered with could ask about a lost dog adopted Sid. Baxter Black, cowboy humorist, performed last week for the Kansas Farm Bureau burrs, leaves and sticks, his report? Like a radio station Later at the dog wash, the annual meeting held in Manhattan. G&G was an early outlet for his poetry. hair matted in dreadlocks, or newspaper?” attendant recognized the he was a pitiful sight, but … “Nope. But you could flea-bitten, moth ridden, ca- that after his first life as a “Free at last! Free at dignity, had him neut- he was a dog! take him to the pound in nine flannel rag mop as a Lama, followed by his rein- last!” he must have been ered! She pulled over, opened Adams County. Just don’t Lhasa Apso, a revered Ti- carnation as a Lama’s dog, chanting when Sid picked Which just goes to show the door and picked up tell them you’re from Fulton betan Temple Guard Dog. both lives spent under strict him up on the highway, you that the grass ain’t al- Buster. It was a hot Saturday County or they won’t take Trying to recreate his re- monastic guidelines, he had handcuffed him, crated ways greener on the other afternoon in southern Penn- him!” cent history, they concluded finally escaped! him, then the final in- side of the Dali!

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