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4/8/2017 - Wilson Realty & Auction Service - Salina - Page - 45 “But he that dares not grasp the AUCTIONS 4/8/2017 - Mennonite Relief Sale - KS State Fairgrounds - Page - 48 thorn should never crave the rose. 4/7/2017 - Rod Bergkamp - Kingman - Page - 35 - Anne Bronte 4/9/2017 - Ken Patterson - Oxford - Page - 14 4/7/2017 - Riggin - Kechi - Page - 36 4/18/2017 - Gene Francis - Anthony - Page - 14

4/11/2017 - Newcom Auction - Page - 12 4/7/2017 - Mennonite Relief Sale - KS State Fairgrounds - Page - 48 4/18/2017 - Carr Auction -Stafford - Page - 23

4/11/2017 - Van Schmidt Auction - Newton - Page - 39 4/8/2017 - Davenport Auction - Plevna - Page - 21 4/19/2017 - Purple Wave - Online - Page - 38

4/12/2017 - Big Iron - Online Auction - Page - 33 4/8/2017 - T & A Auction - Lyons - Page - 23 4/21/2017 - Nisly Auction Co - Hutchinson - Page - 34

4/12/2017 - Montgomery Auction & Realty - Smith Center - Page - 46 4/8/2017 - Morris Yoder Auctions - Andover - Page - 24 4/22/2017 - T & A Auction - Windom - Page - 9

4/13/2017 - Weigand Auction - Andover - Page - 31 4/8/2017 - Rod Bergkamp - Kingman - Page - 35 4/22/2017 - Sudduth Realty - El Dorado - Page - 18

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5/4/2017 - Gene Francis Auctions- Burrton - Page - 47 Houses Warmer Gulf of Mexico temperatures bring rain MANHATTAN, Kan. and February 28. One with K-State Research 5/6/2017 - 5A Auction - McPherson - Page - 22 KINGMAN! – Unusually warm contributing factor is and Extension. “And NEW HOMES! water temperatures the lack of cold air that allows those 5/6/2017 - 5A Auction - McPherson - Page - 29 NEAR HOSPITAL in the Gulf of Mexico making its way south surface waters — most & GOLF COURSE! 2 & 3 Bdrm plans! are fueling outbursts from Canada — in- of the waters in the Salina Livestock Weekly - Page - 8 Full Bsmts! of severe weather and stead, most of those Caribbean Basin or the Annual Tax $272 bringing much-needed winter blasts have Gulf of Mexico, really Results Realty Weekly - Page - 26 after NRP Rebate! rain to Kansas. been confined to the — to stay warmer than 100% RD Loan According to a Dakotas and states they would typically Floyd Auction & Real Estate - Page - 32 (with 640 credit + recently published along the northern U.S. be at this time of the income eligible), article in the technol- border. year.” Gavel Roads Online Auction - Page - 42 90% Owner Carrry, or $1250 month Lease! ogy journal Ars Tech- “Because of that, Historically, elevated 1st TIME BUYER? Ask nica, temperatures in it’s been much warm- temperatures in the McCurdy Auction Weekly - Page - 3 if eligible for Grants! the Gulf broke records er than usual in the Gulf have preceded nancyfurerealty.com for at least 31 days Gulf,” said Mary intense spring storms. Hillman Auction Calendar - Page - 13 620-474-1335! betweenNovember 1 Knapp, a climatologist (Continued on page 48) Central Livestock Calendar - Page - 21 McPherson Metals LLC Rural Messenger Auction Calendar - Page - 11 Open to the Public Tuesday, April 11 Buying all types of Scrap Metals Sponsored by Ferrous & Non Ferrous HARVEY COUNTY FARM BUREAU

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Strawberry and Cheese Refrigerator Pie Enhance Your Easter with Ham: Leftover Ham and Bacon Hash 1 prepared whole-wheat graham 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 slices Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, cracker pie crust 1 pound strawberries 2 tablespoons olive oil cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2/3 cup jarred roasted red pepper, drained and (9 inches) 1/2 cup strawberry fruit spread 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper roughly chopped 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) 2 pounds yellow potatoes, diced 3/4 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 8 ounces button mushrooms, quartered 2-3 eggs, fried or poached to preference 2 tablespoons extra-fine sugar 1 1/2 cups Smithfield Anytime Favorites (optional) 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Cubed Ham or Smithfield Hickory Smoked \1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced Spiral Sliced Ham, cooked Heat oven to 350 F. Heat oven to 425 F. Place crust on baking sheet and bake 8 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. In large bowl, whisk Transfer to wire rack and cool completely. Place cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, together mustard, oil, Buildings Land lemon zest and vanilla in small bowl. Using hand mixer on medium speed or wooden salt and pepper until spoon, blend until com bined and smooth. Spread cheese mixture evenly over 40’ Grade A Steel combined. Add potatoes Cargo Containers bottom of pie crust. Refrigerate until set, 1-2 hours. Before serving, cut off tops of and mushrooms, and toss $1,650.00 in KC. to coat. strawberries. Halve largest ones and place in bowl. Cut remaining berries lengthwise $1,950.00 in Spread potato mixture in quarters and place in another bowl. Melt fruit spread in bowl in microwave or in Solomon Ks. small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Mix in lemon juice, if using, and evenly onto two lightly oiled or nonstick, rimmed 20s’ 45s’ 48s & 53s’ divide hot fruit spread between two bowls of berries. Using fork, toss untilbfruit is also available Call coated. Spoon quartered fruit into center of pie, turning most pieces cut-side down. baking pans and roast in oven 35-40 minutes, 785 655 9430 or go KANSAS LAND Arrange larger halves in circle around edge of pie with flat side facing rim of crust or until potatoes and online to FOR SALE and pointing toward center of pie. Fill open spaces with any remaining fruit spread. mushrooms have started Chuckhenry.com Serve pie within 1 hour. to brown, stirring halfway for pricing, through cooking. Add any availability & Freight estimates. 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General Laborer. $13/hr ------620-694-2982 trailers. Journeyman Very competitive pay You can e-mail us at • 3rd shift Grinder $16/hr package with benefits. Cooperative • 1st Shift Assembly in Electricians HUTCHINSON [email protected] or 308-529-0180 Elevator in Hesston $10/hr & Electrical ------call Ray at ------402-432-9542. • 2nd shift Assembly $13.81/hr Apprentices. Bentley, KS is Great Plains Looking for excellent • 3rd shift Assembly $13.31/hr Send Resume To: hiring an elevator Trucking of Salina, ------FARM HAND, with operator position. CDL Drivers Newton, KS Job Hedlund Electric, 10 years or more KS is hiring OTR Openings: Inc., experience, with Primary duties Tractor-trailer Wanted - no OTR • 2nd Shift Assembler $12/hr – receiving and Min CDL Class B • 3rd Shift Machine Operators PO Box 528; mechanical skills, able Flatbed drivers $13/hr shipping grain, w/ Hazmat/Tanker. 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Cook/Dietary position, competitive wages, hrepartners.com. hiring several Benefits! 1 785-647-5565 hours are mornings per diem. Call Public Works positions. year Class-A ------and evenings Apply in 785-476-5076. Department - EXCELLENT OTR Experience Owner/Operator person or call Utility Technician. BENEFITS! Apply: Required. Call wanted to run Home most 620-897-6266. Ask for Linda Paris. 620-694-2982 jobs.salina-ks.gov Metro Xpress: south central and week-ends. HUTCHINSON 1-855-971-8524 the Midwest, back ------into the Kansas DRIVER NEEDED area. Home every WANTED: Mechanical Journeyman & HELP WANTED Pal-Co is in week. Reefer The new McPherson 24/7 Travel Store being built at search of a Class experience and Electrical Labor Apprentice/Apprentice 2201 East Kansas Ave now accepting applications for A CDL driver. your own trailer • Excellent Benefits Available — Including insurance, retirement IRA & more Assistant Manager, Benefits include BCBS Health Monday - Friday is a plus. We are and Dental ins., 401K, Paid Vac, and Incentive Pay. • Paid CEU classes a small company Successful Assistant managers can earn 30-45K. with an occasional • Paid vacation in business for 33 Or Assistants help train staff, run shifts, and operate Saturday Morning. May apply in person at Cheney Electric Service, the store in the absence of our GM’s. Apply online This Job gives years. Call Paul 314 N Main, Cheney, 316-542-3616 www.24-7stores.com or send resume to; Triplett Inc. you evenings & at P&M Parrish Full Service Residential/Light Commercial PO Box 647 Salina KS 67402-0647 Attention Robert weekends at home. Trucking. HVAC, Electrical, & Plumbing Contractor Pal-Co offers 580-628-4400 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance along with Simple IRA Sick, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Apply in Person Monday - Friday Hitch Enterprises is currently seeking the following positions: 8:00 A.M - 3:00 Feedlot Divisions: Pen Riders Available immediately. Must have P.M. 701 East transportation, insurable DL and experience working with cattle and horses. 2nd Avenue Processor/Doctor Available immediately. Must have insurable driver Hutchinson, license and transportation. Equipment operator and computer Kansas Phone# knowledge a plus. 620-663-6191. Come by at 309 Northridge Circle or call 580-338-8575. Applications are HUTCHINSON also available online at www.hitchok.com. Hitch provides excellent KANSAS benefits. Come join our team! Page 6 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 Land Livestock Livestock Livestock Livestock WHISMAN RED REGISTERED “The Good Doing Kind” Abundance of Schrock Angus ANGUS. Since POLLED light weight old crop green East Texas Farm 5,000 +/- head 1985. Red Angus HEREFORD calves. These cattle are cheap. Call for Bulls & feedlot Yuma BULLS. (32) 2 Year BULLS. quotes. 800-328-3433 County, CO 250 Females For olds, 1,730#, 44 Yearlings and ------Sale +/- acres 5 wells Yearlings, 1,030#. 2 yr. olds. 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These bulls heifers, Call Fishing land within ANGUS BULLS, 2 yr SALES GO TO FIRE are the home raised product of 48-years 580-334-3439 580-824-1041 60 miles of West olds and yearlings RELIEF. THROUGH of progressive breeding success in the WAYNOKA, OK Wichita. Text or available. Crooked KLF Sonderup Charolais program. Also have ------Call 316-650-5096 Creek Angus, Saint S&S Farms. bred females & cow/calf pairs. Quarter Horses ------Francis, KS Jeff Smith CONTACT Sonderup Charolais Ranch c/o AQHA Golden King 42.5 acres section 785-332-6206 620-480-4694 cell. Mark & Ryan Sonderup. 308-550-0486/ Ranch Breeding. 30/20/01W. 660 crooked WINDOM scrcharolais.com FULLERTON, NEBRASKA. 402-291-6315 block of 27th Ave. creekangus.com ------Zoned A1. Qualifies for building site. Call 620-654-8664.

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Livestock 50 Blk Ang Hfr pairs clv’d Feb1- Mar20; 23 Blk, BWF, Red Hfr pairs clv’d Jan-Feb; 64 Blk Ang Hfr pairs clv’d Feb1-Mar2; 45 Blk Ang Hfr pairs clv’d Mar20-Mar30; Various small lots of bred cows and pairs; Contact Rod Wright, Wright Livestock 308-530-4537 Check out the website: bredcows wrightlivestock.com ------20 young mixed cows, some with calves, some without. 785-227-2563 ------Wanting bottle calves. 620-770-1343 ------PRIVATE TREATY: 27 Registered Angus females, 1 and 2 year old, Excellent Genetics, Contact Jim Bob Brown 806-366-5914; 806-753-7814 ------600 REGISTERED BLACK Angus bulls, 60% AI sired, 50% heifer bulls, 18 months-2 year olds. Call K.O. 417-466-8176 8 Black Angus Bulls. 5 sired by S Titlest 1145 from Spickler Ranch/stand- ing at Semex. 3 are sired by a home raised son of EXAR Tryon. $2500-1750. April 5, 2017 KBar Angus, Page 7 Alva OK. Livestock 580-327-1461Livestock Livestock Livestock Livestock Livestock 40 Angus 8 bulls for sale. 5 are HARRIS GOT GENETICS? BULLS HARDER DUROCS sired by S Titlest 1145 FOR SALE: *Yearling 4 & 5 yr. old spring LIVESTOCK and 2 year old Show Pigs at Private Treaty. from Spickler Ranch and Registered Hereford calvers, standing at Semex. 3 are FARMS and Angus *Yearling & Show Pigs Out of sired by a home raised Registered Charolais 2 yr. old Comm. Angus 1/2 calved out. son of EXAR Tryon. *Yearling to 18 mo. Bulls & Heifers; old Black Baldy Call 1300 lbs. Black Exotic Semen. I have these bulls or text: 405-641-4082 priced at different Moderate Frame; Sweiger Legacy Farm 918-625-5689 For more Information: prices depending on age, weight, epds, and phe- Gentle Disposition; and Carmichael Cattle------notype. Epds are available on request. 2 are Oklahoma*Angus bulls harderdurocs.com Hepler, KS HD 50K tested*All Registered priced at $2500, 3 at $2250, 1 at 2000, and 2 at Bulls BVD PI negative David Harder 308-872-5611 1750. These bulls should work well on heifers. 620-368-4792. EPD performance data Black Sim/Angus Jonathan Harder and pictures available KBar Angus, Alva OK. Member of online: Bulls. Pure Bred 308-870-1874 AICA & KCA www.sweigerfarms.com Broken Bow, NE 580-327-1461 and some Angus. David Hageman. ADVANTAGE ANGUS RANCH FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY 620-243-3355 20 Stout Reg. Angus Bulls *Semen Checked * *Feed til May 1, at no charge. "20 Years of breeding easy fleshing to moderate frame cows" ------LEE HOLTMEIER *WASHINGTON, KS. 785-747-7007. For Sale: Go to my Website: advantageangusranch.com Registered Black to see pictures, videos and pedigrees of the bulls. Hereford Bulls , Nebraska City, NE A Young, big middle 18 Month Old & WE BUY Old, thin, bull of of a 402-209-1321 tremendous donor YEARLING ANGUS crippled, injured Yearling & 2 year old Registered Angus cow. This bulls is a or bulls, AI & ET sired, Performance tested, BULLS Proven AI bad-eyed bulls and sound, functional Janssen Red Angus 402-209-0958. carcass ultrasound, genomic enhanced herd sire prospect. Sires, Production cow, also chronic, EPD's, semen checked and guaranteed. selling Email: 620-654-6999. & Fertility tested. crippled, injured 785-227-5414 McPherson. Private Treaty kreifels2000@ Sires include stocker and feeder Yearling Red Angus hot-mail.com Standing Black/ I BUY & SELL ALL Resource, Thunder, cattle. and Sim Angus ------White Overo TYPES OF HORSES, & Rockmount. 580-713-3483 bulls QUALITY Stallion & AND HORSE Good selection of heifer Wendling Farms 580-339-4362 HEREFORD BULLS, Appaloosa Stallion. EQUIPMENT. bulls, performance and 316-772-2682 ------Good EPD’s. Oleen 316-371-3262 620-382-6432 combination of both. Strong or wendling 47 Angus 3 & 4 yr. Cattle Company, MAIZE NEWTON maternal traits, above aver- angusfarm.com old Spring calving Falun KS, ------age carcass genetics all with HALSTEAD cows, bred to C-785-826-0870, Polled Hereford Registered Gelbvieh a quiet disposition. Semen ------Angus bulls. H-785-668-2368 Bulls: EPD’s fertility and Balancer Bulls. tested & ultra sound data. 1 & 2 year old 918-625-5689 ------evaluated, excellent Exceptionally stout. Call for a catalog or visit horned hereford ------dispositions. All AI sired. the website. bulls, dehorned, Umberger Polled Myron Miller Call for a catalog: excellent maternal RED ANGUS SELL AT AUCTION Herefords; 620-314-0537 Jack 620-824-6426 (H) traits & carcasses, APRIL 12 Ogallala Livestock 308-284-2071 Rozel, Kansas ------620-562-7041 (C) performance *100 Red Angus based composite 2 yr bred heifers. 620-527-4472; Good Selection of Travis 620-824-6492 (H) records. Due May 10, 30 days. 620-923-5120 BULLS 620-562-8361 (C) Swenson Hereford. *250 3-8 yr, moderate sized Red Ang & Red Ang-x cows. umbergerpolled Available!! 785-243-1609 Due 6/25, 45 days. Geneseo, Kansas *150 3-8 yr, moderate sized Red Ang & Red Ang-x cows. herefords.com Private Treaty www.janssenredangus.com ------Due 5/1, 45 days. Never pampered, moderate sized, ------At The Ranch Seedstock Producers 25 Angus 3-8 yr. low-input cows. Not sorted & bred to easy calving Red Ang POLLED A Bull for Every with a commercial old pairs with Jan composite bulls. John Maddux * 308-350-1133 HEREFORD Budget focus. Calves, $1400. www.madduxcattlecompany.com BULLS: Low BW, Delivered and 620-694-9111 Performance & Guaranteed Fertility Tested, McCurry Bros. THAT O LD MOWE R G OT YOU Guaranteed, Angus Free Delivery Greg WO RN TO TH E B O NES? IS Available 316-772-7856 TH E TIM E IT TAKES TO MOW Matt Stucky, Brad YOU R LAWN KILLING YOU? oakcreekph.com 316-393-5418 620-386-0989 Sedgwick, Kansas HESSTON, ------FIND KANSAS 25 replacement NEW LIFE ------heifers weighing Angus Bulls, 800-900 lbs., WITH two year old Gelbvieh-Angus and yearling. Good cross, $1200/each. disposition. 620-553-2202 NEW FOR Angus Heifers. ------2017! Perkins® Cheyenne Angus Registered Polled Diesel Farms. Hereford Bulls, 620-786-0066 semen and trich Outlaw ------tested, 24 months XP Registered old. 316-796-1977 Charolais Bulls ------& Charolais Red BUFFALO WANTED. Angus Cross Bulls. ALL Classes, any Perkins® 4-cyl LC • 1500cc BBB Charolais. quantity. 72” • 35 HP 785-672-4145 (402)694-9353 Vanguard® 36 HP • 993cc ------61” ZT Elite All New, All The Way Farmers Around! MARKET 48” - 54”

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Tues OPENS RUSSELL, KS Store Hours: 4-7 pm May 30th 3099 182nd St Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m. - Noon (620) 935-4310 WWW.RADKEIMPLEMENT.COM Page 8 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 Yet, there’s lots more much we trusted each than racing for Ross other.” and Tammy. She rode a sorrel They’re officials of mare called Cash, com- both NEKSAG and pleting her youth show the Valley Falls Sad- days. dle Club. Each one's Ross had a bay geld- Watch Out For Ross And Tammy On Tex working long before, ing called Jim in early And Vu, They’re Horseshow Winners during and well after youth speed classes. every official circuit He later competed “When it’s your most notably riding and local horseshow. on Rally, a palomino toughest competition, their closely matched Not enough, they’re mare. marry each other, then gray Quarter Horse in the horse tack sales After a year at Kan- winning is always in geldings Tex and Vu. business offering wares sas State University, the family.” Ross on Tex, Tammy from their horse trailer Tammy moved to Texas Tammy and Ross Clouston of Meriden on their That’s sure the way on Vu, the Cloustons at every show they’re starting her career in matching gray Quarter Horse geldings, Vu it is with Ross and generally win the two- competing, and more. law enforcement. and Tex, come home in the pair sack race Tammy Clouston of in-a-line barrel racing They work regular “I’ve been in the at a Kansas Western Horseman’s Association (KWHA) show during March at Lyons. Meriden. and pole bending. employment all week- profession 25 years,” several years. “I’ve and took to the racing Ross Clouston and “We’d never heard long to participate in she noted. Serving as driven trucks for Wild- events right off,” Tam- Tammy Gross grew of the two-in-a-line horses events many an enforcement agent cat Feeds five years my credited. up competing against events until we started weekends. regulating Hollywood now,” Ross said. Ross had a sorrel each other in the Kan- riding in the NEKSAG “Comanche was Casino, Tammy’s Tammy had some rope horse gelding sas Western Horse- (North East Kansas my first speed horse worked there since horses, but the couple Mac he rode starting. man’s Association Small Area Group) owned by my Mom and early 2012. didn’t get back into Winning really took off (KWHA). shows,” Ross said. Dad,” Tammy recalled. Following Army horseshows heavy until when Tammy loaned “Ross was from Ness Rules stipulate one “Then, I rode the Quar- service, Ross has been getting married May Tex to Ross in 2013. City, and I grew up at horse follows the other ter Horse called Gene. a trucker. Working with 26, 2012. “I was hurt and Hutchinson. We always throughout the pattern. He went blind, but I harvest crews initially, “I bought Tex in didn’t ride that year,” battled it out every It’s a disqualification if still won with Gene. he was employed at 2007 as a six-year-old. Tammy said. weekend in the speed the behind horse pass- That tells you how ADM in Abilene for events,” Tammy, now es the leader. Fastest He was very well broke (Continued on page 9) Clouston, reflected. time wins. “Sometimes, I’d let “They’re really great her beat me, just to be competitions. We sure a good sport,” Ross have fun riding to- FARMERS & RANCHERS LIVESTOCK grinned. gether in the events,” COMMISSION COMPANY, INC. “I sure made him Tammy admitted. Salina, Kansas (785) 825-0211 work for it whenever “Oh, we’ll let other MONDAY - HOGS & CATTLE he did,” responded teams beat us some- Hogs sell at 11:00 am, Cattle Start 12 NOON, cattle sale as unloaded. Tammy in friendly times just so they keep THURSDAY - CATTLE horseshow family spat. coming back,” again Receipts for the week totaled 3321 cattle and 161 hogs. Each collected many Ross smiled. Steers Heifers 300-400 $177.00 - $186.00 300-400 KWHA racing event ti- All other running 400-500 $180.00 - $194.00 400-500 $141.00 - $157.00 tles every summer. It’d events, it’s husband 500-600 $164.00 - $178.00 500-600 $125.00 - $137.00 be nip and tuck when against wife. “I don’t 600-700 $151.00 - $162.00 600-700 $124.00 - $133.75 700-800 $134.00 - $149.50 700-800 $110.00 - $128.00 yearend highpoint give her any leeway 800-900 $122.00 - $136.00 800-900 $109.00 - $123.35 awards were given. anymore. I’m out to 900-1000 $115.00 - $124.10 900-1000 Early Consignments for Thursday April 6th: 25 s/h 350-500 home raised weaned 30 days 2 rds vacc, 115 blk s/h 400-550 weaned 45 At maturity, Ross beat Tammy in every days 2 rds vacc, 215 blk s/h 600-800 home raised long weaned vacc, 100 mostly bwf s/h 450-600, 280 blk s/h home raised long weaned, and Tammy went sepa- race,” Ross insisted. 20 blk s/h 500 home raised, 37 s/h 450-550 long weaned vacc, 45 strs 500 2 vacc on grain hay silage 45 days weaned, 52 hfrs 750 no sort checked open, 60 blk s/h 400-700, 26 strs 800-850, 11 hfrs 700-750, 50 s/h 800-900, 30 s/h fancy gardiner sired 450-550, 66 s/h 700-800 rate ways; not showing “I can still beat long weaned off wheat no implants, 17 blk s/h 2nd rnd vacc 500-600, 8 blk hfrs 750 open long weaned, 15 blk/charr hfrs 600-700 off cover crop, 62 strs 825-850 horses much for a time. him,” Tammy instantly Plus more by sale time

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Early Consignments for Tuesday April 18th Special Cow Sale: BULLS: .20 bulls reg angus 18 months semen tested, 25 fall 18 month reg angus and sim-angus EPD’s semen checked, 6 polled charr yearlings semen checked virgin, 4 – 14-16 month angus semen checked, 4 yearling blk angus AI sired semen checked Musgrave Aviator Connealy Impressive Resoure 1441, 10 -2 yr old angus Trexler breeding semen & trich tested, 5 angus 14-18 months semen checked & virgin, 6 long yearlings charr polled registered semen checked virgin, 3 charr bulls EPD’s semen checked, 1 2 year old 1/8 sim 1/8 hereford ¾ angus semen & trich, 2 3 year olds angus virgin semen trich, 2 gelvbieh 1 blk 1 red long yearlings semen checked virgin, 2 blk balancer bulls semen checked, 4 blk angus 20 month old virgin semen AIR sired by reg bulls Bismark & Networth, 4 blk angus 18 month semen checked, 1 14 month old balancher bulls semen checked HEIFER PAIRS: 40/40 blk hfrs OCHV red RICK NEMETH angu calves big calves, 10/10 blk home raisded freeze branded preg guard poured calves vacc knife cut calves out of angus bulls, blk hfrs north 300 18 Mo. Old Registered Angus Bulls for Sale on Farm origin Connelly calves, 50/50 blk S Dakota origin Fancy calves all worked 40-60 days old, 14/14 blk/bwf angus calves calves worked, 10/10 red angus all worked calves banded, 20/20 red/blk 60 days home raised, 30/30 blk blk calves worked for grass, 19/19 blk/bwf angus calves, 85% of Bulls Are AI Sired 30/30 blk pairs, 25/25 red angus pairs, 15/15 blk angus pairs, 30/30 blk angus pairs poured calves worked, 3/3 blk home raised, 20/20 angus blk angus 30 years Ohlde genetics, 20/20 2nd calves 30 years Ohlde genetics REPLACEMENT HEIFERS: 10 blk home raised, 20 blk home 120 Bulls are ET Calves raised 800-900 OCHV, 40 blk angus preg checked OCHV home raised vacc, 15 angus OCHV, 5 charr OCHV home raised open yearlings, 75 nemethangus.com fancy angus hfrs OCHV home raised pre breeding vaccs, 15 angus hfrs OCHV’d pelvic exam home raised, 25 home raised OCHV’d vacc poured pelvic exam, 30 angus hfrs OCHV’d pelvic measured COW SALE: 19 mixed fall bred 3 years to older bred to red angus bulls, 18 bred mid age Ludell, KS • (785) 626-4309 or (785) 322-5505 and older, 50 blk/bwf 3-5 years fall cows bred blk, 100 blk/bwf 3-5 years old fall cow bred blk & charr, 25 blk/bwf 3-6 years fall cows home raised brd blk/charr, 6/6 blk angus pairs 3 years 30-45 days calves, 30 blk cows running age bred sim-angus Sept 1st, 12/12 3-5 years red angus LOCATION: 13 miles northeast of Atwood, KS pairs, 27 bred cows to Don Johnson bulls start May 19th for 30 days, 50/50 angus pairs 3-4 years old, 75 blk fall cows 3-7 year old bred blk sim angus Aug/Sept calves, 25 red fall cows 3-7 years old bred red anugs bulls aug/sept calves, 26 cows, 20 pairs home raised 3-10 year old Sale bulls are in top 2% •Free Delivery & Boarding preg guard, sim/angus bulls poured calves vacc knife cut, 19 mixed fall bred 3 years older bred to red angus bulls, 18 bred mid age and older, of breedfor both weaning 20 – 3 year old pairs Jan calves calves worked, 80/80 blk/bwf 3 years old 2nd calf 60 days old OSU blk angus sired, 15/15 blk cows 4-6 years 2.2 64 111 average EPD’s on Nemeth sale bulls. angus calves, 45/45 blk pairs older angus calves, 20 blk cows bred angus, 20/20 red angus pairs w red angus calves all worked banded, 10/10 and yearling weights. angus running age, 10/10 blk/bwf march 1st calves calves worked, 40 fall bred cows 4-8 years bred blk and charr, 5+5 blk 4-5 years old, 5+5 4 years old BRED HEIFERS: 20 blk fall bred blk hfrs home rasied fancy with bulls Dec – Feb 15th. 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Kansas Hay Market Report Ground and delivered locally to feedlots and dairies, 110.00- 90.00, large rounds 50.00- Sponsored by Tonnage: 10,424/4,891 Last week: 9,490/4,711 Last year: 120.00, with an instance at 130.00. New crop ground and 60.00. Brome: small squares 9,682/3,681 delivered 120.00-130.00. The week of 3/19-3/25, 10,424T 130.00-135.00. Good, mid of grinding alfalfa and 2,751T of dairy alfalfa were delivered. and large squares 90.00- The hay trade activity was brisk. Demand was moderate for Grass hay: bluestem, large rounds 65.00-75.00. Brome: large 110.00, large rounds 55.00- all classes of hay; prices steady. Producers have been busy rounds 55.00-65.00. Sudan: large rounds 40.00-45.00. Corn 65.00. Straw, mid squares not only moving hay, but have also been busy with field work. stalks, ground and delivered 70.00-80.00. 50.00-60.00. CWF grass mulch A number of folks have been spraying for weevil and have 30.00-40.00. applied fertilizer ahead of the much anticipated rain. Drought South Central Kansas conditions deepened for much of the state this past week. The Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, alfalfa ground/delivered, alfalfa Northwest Kansas www.agloan.com abnormally dry (D0) category rose to 97.00 pct, moderate pellets, and stock cow alfalfa steady, movement moderate. Dairy alfalfa and ground/ drought (D1) rose to 47.87 pct, while the severe drought cat- Alfalfa: Horse, small squares 230.00-240.00, Dairy, .70-.80/ delivered steady, grinding alfalfa 5.00 higher, movement slow. egory (D2) remained at 9.01 pct and the extreme drought (D3) point RFV, Supreme 140.00-150.00, Premium 130.00-140.00, Alfalfa: Horse/Goat, 270.00-280.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme category remained at .57 pct. According to the NASS Kansas Good 110.00-130.00. Stock cow alfalfa, 90.00-95.00. Fair/Good .80-95/point RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 100.00-110.00. Fair/ Crop Progress and Condition Report, top soil moisture rated grinding alfalfa, 75.00-85.00. Ground and delivered locally goodgrinding alfalfa, 60.00-70.00. Ground and delivered locally 26 pct very short, 42 pct short, 31 pct adequate and 1 pct sur- to feedlots 100.00-110.00, an instance of 115.00-120.00. to feedlots and daiies, 90.00-95.00. plus. Subsoil moisture rated 20 pct very short, 41 pct short, 39 The week of 3/19-3/25, 4,891T of grinding alfalfa and 1,111T pct adequate and 0 pct surplus. Hay and roughage supplies of dairy alfalfa were delivered. Alfalfa pellets: Sun Cured 15 North Central-Northeast Kansas rated 2 pct very short, 5 pct short, 87 pct adequate, and 6 pct protein 135.00-145.00, 17 pct protein 145.00-150.00, Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay pct surplus. Relief efforts for those affected by the wildfires Dehydrated 17 pct 200.00-205.00. Grass hay: bluestem, mid steady, movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: Horse, small continue and information to help can be found at the Kansas and large squares 65.00-75.00, large rounds 60.00-70.00. squares 8.00-10.00/bale. Dairy .80-1.00/point RFV, Supreme Department of Agriculture website, www.agriculture.ks.gov/ Brome, mid and large squares, none reported, large rounds 150.00-200.00. Premium 140.00-160.00, Good 130.00- wildfire. If you have hay for sale, and/or need hay, use the 75.00-80.00. Oat hay, large rounds 55.00-65.00. Cane hay, 140.00. Stock Cow, good 110.00-120.00. Fair/Good, grindin- services of the Internet Hay Exchange: www.hayexchange.com/ large rounds 45.00-55.00. Corn stalks, ground and delivered galfalfa, 80.00-90.00. Ground and delivered, 105.00-115.00. ks.php. 80.00-85.00. Straw large rounds 40.00-50.00, Grass hay: bluestem, small squares 4.00-6.00/bale, large Straw, mid squares 50.00-55.00. squares 70.00-80.00, large rounds 60.00-70.00. Brome: Good, Southwest Kansas Southeast Kansas small squares 6.00-7.00/bale, mid and large squares, horse Dairy alfalfa .05 higher, grinding alfalfa and ground/delivered Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, grass hay quality, 110.00-120.00, good large rounds none reported. 5.00-10.00 higher, movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: steady, movement moderate. Alfalfa: Horse or Goat, 210.00- Sorghum/Sudan, large rounds 60.00-70.00. Straw, good, small Horse, small squares 240.00-250.00. Dairy, .75-.85/point RFV, 230.00. Dairy .70-.85/point RFV. Stock cow alfalfa 100.00- squares 5.00/bale, large square bales 80.00-90.00.00, Supreme 140.00-160.00, Premium 130.00-150.00, Good 105.00. Fair/Good grinding alfalfa 70.00-75.00. Ground and large rounds, none reported. CWF grass mulch, none 115.00-145.00. Stock or Dry Cow alfalfa, 75.00-95.00, with an and delivered, 80.00-90.00. Grass hay: bluestem, small reported. instance at 110.00. 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There are are up or unchanged to provide estimates of several years ago, this I also recognize there orologist at predicting still 24 hours in a day in 27 of the 31 estimat- on-farm and off-farm made it darker longer in are probably people out it but give me a break. and I could adjust my ing states. The largest stocks as of March 1. the morning and made there who do like the The idea of grown men, schedule accordingly. increase is expected Key findings in that re- my blood pressure rise time change and to them dressed in tuxedos pull- For instance, the night in Kansas with 5 mil- port include: even more each year. all I can say is that I ing an overgrown rat out of the time change I lion acres, an increase Corn stocks totaled I would like to have a hope you are happy. It of his den to check to could go to bed an hour of 950,000 acres from 8.62 billion bushels, few minutes with the is probably a conspiracy see if he sees his shad- earlier. The problem 2016. If realized, the up 10 percent from the people in charge of perpetuated by alarm ow to see how much with that theory is that planted area of soy- same time last year. deciding this (I wonder clock manufactures winter we have left? the ten o’clock news is beans in Indiana, Kan- On-farm corn stocks just who is responsible and coffee companies We have lost our minds still on at ten and if I sas, Kentucky, Michi- were up 13 percent for determining the time to make us buy alarm but that day amuses me miss the weather bad gan, Minnesota, North from a year ago, and changes). Here is the clocks and need more more than irritates me. things might happen. I Dakota, Nebraska, off-farm stocks were up cold hard fact, no matter coffee. In any case, I On the other hand, am also aware that there Ohio, Oklahoma, Penn- 6 percent. when we determine assure you that it is not the two days we change is nine o’clock news sylvania, South Dakota, Soybeans stored to- what time it is, there something advocated our clocks infuriate me. but watching the news and Wisconsin will be taled 1.73 billion bush- are only so many hours for by the agriculture Only our government at nine is just not right. the largest on record. els, up 13 percent from of daylight in a day. We community so don’t could come up with I also understand that Corn growers intend March 1, 2016. On- cannot make it daylight blame us. the hair brained idea I could sleep in and go to plant 90 million farm soybean stocks any longer simply by dustonthedashboard. that changing the clock out an hour later to do acres in 2017, down 4 were down 8 percent changing the clock. 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Oth- 18 percent. er key findings in the The Prospective report are: Plantings, Grain All wheat planted Stocks, and all other area for 2017 is esti- NASS reports are avail- mated at 46.1 million able online at www. acres, down 8 percent nass.usda.gov. from 2016.

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620-896-2991 Harper KS 67058 Page 16 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 Ninetieth class of Kansas Master Farmers, Master Farm Homemakers honored MANHATTAN, Kan. tension and Kansas sales. Their ranch is sas State University. ed Methodist Church keeps the financial – Six couples have Farmer magazine. a part of the Kansas James is a member of where they have served records for their ranch. been honored as the The honorees for Sunflower Supreme the Kansas Farm Bu- on multiple commit- As fourth-generation 2016 Kansas Master Class of 2016 are: Heifer program and reau, Kansas Gelbvieh tees and in leadership seed stock producers, Farmers and Master James and Terri De- hosts livestock judg- Association, Kansas positions. The Kan- the DeGeers realize Farm Homemakers Geer – Neosho County ing workouts on their Livestock Association, sas Farm Bureau has the importance of their in recognition of their (Photo available) farm. The DeGeers National Cattlemen’s awarded the District role: “Although we leadership in agricul- (Radio interview stay current on indus- Beef Association, and 3 Farm Family of the work hard to make a ture, environmental from Agriculture try topics by attending Chanute Chapter of Ki- Year to their family. living and raise quality stewardship and ser- Today) numerous seminars wanis. He has served Terri graduated from cattle, our impact on vice to their communi- Children: Daughters sponsored by Kansas as the county fair beef Kansas State Univer- the lives of others and ties. They were feted Melissa and Staci Farm Bureau, Kansas superintendent. sity with a bachelor’s promoting agriculture at a banquet March The DeGeers op- Livestock Association, James and his wife, degree in music educa- is just as important.” 10 at the Four Points erate a registered and K-State Research Terri, are active volun- tion. She received her More Kansas Master by Sheraton Hotel in Gelbvieh operation and Extension. teers in their local 4-H master’s from Wichita Farmers and Master Manhattan. and farm grass hay. James DeGeer grad- program by serving State University in Farm Homemakers The statewide They sell bulls and uated from Medicine as community leaders counseling. Terri has profiles will be featured award program is in heifers to other seed Lodge High School and and helping youth with served as the region in future issues of the its 90th year and is stock producers, as earned a bachelor’s de- their beef projects. president and secretary Rural Messenger. sponsored by K-State well as feed out steers gree in animal science They are members of for the Kansas Coun- Research and Ex- for custom locker beef and industry from Kan- the Chanute First Unit- selor Association. She

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Farm Machinery K-State-developed wheat is again top variety in Kansas MANHATTAN, Kan. – The results are when 15.8 percent of the Kansas wheat K-State released two new varieties in Sunflower 1433, in: The No. 1 wheat planted in Kansas crop was seeded with Everest. 2016 – Larry and Zenda. 36ft disc, back disc for the fifth consecutive year is Ever- "Everest was first released in 2009, “Larry is broadly adapted with excel- full 24in, front disc est, a variety developed by Kansas State and to have so many years of successful lent yield potential and good resistance 23½in, disc shows University. A total of 9.6 percent of the use is almost unheard of," according to to stripe rust,” Fritz said, although it is very little wear. state’s 2017 wheat crop was planted with Gary Pierzynski, professor and depart- susceptible to leaf rust. It is named after $25,500. Everest seed. The variety, T158 was the ment head of the Department of Agron- a longtime member of the K-State wheat 785-452-5685 second most popular and Winterhawk omy at K-State. Wheat varieties don’t breeding team, Larry Patton. 785-227-2578 was third. typically last that long because their re- “Zenda, which is half Everest by ped------The results were announced March 1 sistance to disease breaks down and they igree, is intended as an Everest replace- Our Sportsmen in a U.S. Department of Agriculture Na- have to be replaced continually. ment as it has a similar level of resistance will Pay Top $$$ tional Agricultural Statistics Service re- “We wouldn’t expect Everest to remain to Fusarium head scab with good stripe- To hunt your land. port. the top variety for an extended period, rust resistance and moderate resistance Call for a Free Base Everest was the most popular variety but we’re confident what we’ve released to leaf rust,” Fritz said. While it is not as Camp Leasing info in the eastern two-thirds of the state. "It recently will be tops in a couple years’ resistant to barley yellow dwarf as Ever- packet & Quote. typically yields well and is more resis- time,” Pierzynski said. est, it is comparable to most other variet- 1-866-309-1507 tant to barley yellow dwarf and Fusarium Everest was named for the northeast ies for that trait. Base head scab than some others," said Allan Kansas community in Brown County of Zenda, named for a town of that name CampLeasing.com Fritz, the K-State wheat breeder who de- the same name. The name was chosen as in Kingman County, is a couple of days ------veloped Everest. "It also offers resistance an indication the variety is well adapted later to head than Everest. 07 3S 4000 HD to Hessian fly and leaf rust." to eastern Kansas and to recognize the More information about the K-State-de- 10in Great Plains At 9.6 percent of the wheat seeded John Bunck family for their contribu- veloped varieties Larry and Zenda is drill liquid fertilizer in Kansas, the variety has slipped from tions to the Kansas wheat industry and available at the Kansas Wheat Alliance markers, unit in the 2016 tally of 12.2 percent and 2015 the K-State wheat breeding program. website at http://kswheatalliance.org/ like new condition, $52,500 OBO. 785-452-5685 785-227-2578 ------530 JD baler, 10 wheel rake, price negotiable 620-931-5392 NICKERSON ------Excellent 1998 JD 9610 duals chopper chaff spreader, only 2340 hrs, plumbed for hydraflex header, $54,500 OBO or older trader considered. 785-452-5685 785-227-2578 ------Gravity Wagons, some with augers, NH 258 Rakes, (1) ground driven rake, $1575; (1) hydraulic driven rake, $3650. 785-562-2027 785-562-6131 ------Wanted: New Holland bale wagons, Farm Hand accumulators and forks. Roeder Implement Inc. Seneca, KS. 785-336-6103. The Pony Express edition is our newsletter that ------Two 2014 MAS includes the latest articles. Silage trailers 36ft, excellent condition, $42,500 each. The Newsletter is sent Monday and Wednesday 785-534-2611 to Sunday of each week. ------1968-190 Allis with good 325 DUAL Loader $5000 obo. The email can be viewed on smart phones as well as 620-463-7533 ------computers and tablets. 14 JD/Krause 16inch sweep blades, Like New. Asking $175. Call Email if you would like to be added to the distribution list. Mike 620-388-2888 [email protected] Cheney (Continued on page 21) (Continued from page 20)

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Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission Approves Big Game Seasons Farm Machinery PRATT – The Kan- season dates: less-only elk permits less-only elk permits 918-2877. HARD TO sas Wildlife, Parks and 2017 ANTELOPE are allocated for hunt- for those who own land The next Kansas FIND CHAIN. Tourism Commission SEASON ing in Unit 2A, which is in Unit 2 are avail- Wildlife, Parks and FarmChains.com conducted a public The archery antelope Ft. Riley, Unit 2, which able over the counter. Tourism commission All your meeting in Topeka on season will be Sept. 23- is the area around These permits are val- meeting is scheduled Replacement Chains March 23 and voted on Oct. 1, 2017 and Oct. Ft. Riley, and Unit 3, id in Unit 2 (excluding for April 20, 2017, at Great Prices. big game seasons, in- 14-31, 2017, the fire- which includes the rest Ft. Riley) and Unit 3. Kansas Department *Round Baler cluding deer, elk and arm season is Oct. 6-9, of the state, excluding An unlimited number of Wildlife, Parks and Chain *Gathering antelope. Secretary’s 2017, and the muzzle- Morton County. Unit of resident either-sex Tourism Operations Of- Chain *Pintle Chain Orders for 2017 deer loader season is Oct. 2 permits are divided and antlerless-only elk fice, Pratt. *Steel Detachable permit quotas were also 2-9, 2017. among military per- permits valid in Unit 3 *Spreader Chain presented. This year, antelope sonnel stationed at the are available over the Farm Machinery *Agricultural Chain Items reviewed firearm permit num- fort and Kansas general counter. *Precision Roller NEW AND USED during the Workshop bers have been reduced residents. Applications Elk seasons outside chain. Call TRACTOR PARTS Session included rec- 6 percent in response will be accepted online of Unit 2A (Ft. Riley) Krazy Ken the John Deere 10, ommendations for mi- to survey findings. 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Either-sex permit 2017 DEER SEA- rubber mounted 715-673-4829 on during the Pub- resident firearm and holders may hunt with SONS teeth, field Durand, WI. lic Hearing portion of muzzleloader antelope any legal equipment The 2017 deer sea- ready, excellent HEITMAN TRACTOR the April 20 meeting permits is May 9-June in Unit 2 Oct. 1-Dec. son dates approved condition. SALVAGE.COM in Pratt. Full text of 9, 2017. Resident and 31, 2017. One-third of include Youth and Per- 785-527-3197 the recommendations nonresident archery the antlerless-only elk sons With Disabilities can be downloaded pronghorn permits are Unit 2 permits are valid – Sept. 2-10, 2017; here: ksoutdoors.com/ unlimited and may be during each of the three Muzzleloader – Sept. KDWPT-Info/Commis- purchased over the segments: Oct. 1-31, 11-24, 2017; Archery sion/Upcoming-Com- counter. Nov. 1-30 and Dec. – Sept. 11-Dec. 31, mission-Meetings/ 2017 ELK SEA- 1-31, 2017. 2017; Pre-rut White- March-23-2017. SONS An unlimited num- tailed Antlerless-only The commission ap- Twelve either-sex elk ber of hunt-own-land – Oct. 7-9, 2017; and proved the following permits and 15 antler- either-sex and antler- Firearm – Nov. 29-Dec. 10, 2017. SECOND AMENDMENT CELEBRATION Extended white- tailed antlerless-only IN KINGMAN, KANSAS firearm seasons include 40 GUN SUPER RAFFLE Jan.1, 2018 in Units 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, or 17; Jan. SATURDAY, APRIL 8 1-7, 2018 in Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, or Kingman Armory 14; and Jan. 1-14, 2018 111 S. Main Kingman, Kansas in Units 10A, 15, or 19; Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. white-tailed antler- www.centrallivestockks.com less-only archery Jan. Call today to consign your cattle • $20 gets you in on all 40 guns Feed and water pens available for early arrivals Need not be present to win. Winners tickets goes back in if drawn. 15-31, 2018 in Urban Unit 19. 620-662-3371 Office • Meal and drinks with ticket purchase or 620-727-0913 (Matt Hoffman) In final action, the Hay Sale- Every Tuesday at 9:00a.m. • Other gun drawings and silent auction too Commission heard Cattle Sale- Every Tuesday at 10:00a.m. Hog/Sheep/Goat Sale- Every 3rd Saturday Secretary’s Orders for Horse/Tack Sale every 1st Saturday BERETTA*BROWNING* DIAMOND- nonresident deer per- BACK* FMK GLOCK*HENRY mit quotas, which are 04/11/17 Calf/Yearling Special *LEGACY ESCORT* MOSSBERG unchanged from 2016. 4/15/17 Hog/Sheep/Goat Sale *REMINGTON *RUGER Online applications for 4/18/17 Cattle Sale *SMITH&WESSON* SAVAGE nonresident deer per- *SIG SAUR *TAURUS *TRISTAR 4/25/17 Holstein Special *WEATHERBY * WINCHESTER mits will be accepted 5/2/17 Cattle Sale April 1-28, 2017 or ap- 5/6 & 5/7/17 Catalog Horse Sale FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CHRIS INGERSOLL (620)532-9024 plicants may call 800- NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION

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Davenport 0326 2x4 03-26-17 rf,ps Page 22 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 fence and the equipment and selflessness that the Kansas Livestock Farm Machinery After the fire they tore up fighting the convinces me Clark Association at 785-273- fires and helping hard- County and this region 5115. Checks can be FOR SALE: than black – is the green By John Schlageck, hit neighbors. of our state will recov- mailed to the Kansas 183-1830 Kansas Farm Bureau wheat fields. Because Once local firemen er,” Harden says. “We Livestock Founda- CULTIVATORS/ I know the feeling of of the dry weather, they and volunteers con- appreciate all the help tion at 6031 SW 37th watching the sky turn don’t look too green TOOLBARS, 12, 16, tained the fires, help we’ve received. St., Topeka, KS 66614. 24, 36 row with black, the acrid smell, either. began pouring in. While Harden doesn’t “Fire relief fund” should Yetter fertilizer seeing the smoke blan- “What we really need Truckloads of hay arrive know if there will be be written in the memo ket the landscape and now is a slow, soaking daily along with fencing federal money to help line. attachments. wondering why? rain of about two inches supplies. Fence-build- the firefighters, he Cash donations can 712-470-0554 Those farmers and throughout a two-day ing crews are beginning encourages those who be made through the ------ranchers who continue period,” Harden says. to tackle the task of wish to donate to the Kansas Livestock LARGE SELECTION to pick up the pieces of “Heck, I’d even take a replacing miles and fire relief effort consider Foundation (KLF),KLA’s of new, used, & their broken lives know nice snow if it would lay miles of damaged posts contributions to rural charitable arm, by going rebuilt TRACTOR flat and not blow off.” this feeling. They lived and wire. fire departments in the to www.kla.org/donation- PARTS, IH, JD, MM, to tell about the wildfires Winds clocked at 76 Harden says a group burned region. form.aspx MH, AC, OLIVER that exploded March 6 miles per hour fueled of FFA youngsters from “Our firefighters need Those who were im- and swept through an the grass fires that & others. We ship Saint Francis helped good, reliable equipment pacted by the fires are daily. Please call estimated 1.5 million destroyed more than clean up his burned out and training to contin- encouraged to seek help 217-370-1149 acres in Kansas, Col- 461,000 acres in Clark fence posts. ue battling wild fires,” via the web page www. orado, Oklahoma and County. Dozens of farm “If we can get the Harden says. “We’ll kfb.org/firerelief. ------Texas. For them the and ranch families fences rebuilt, that will need them to fight fires John Schlageck is a Aggressively buying recovery has just begun. lost their homes, out make a big difference,” in the future. Believe leading commentator on antique tractors. “A lot of people say it buildings and livestock. the Clark County stock- me, this isn’t the last fire agriculture and rural Good prices paid looks like Mars – des- Countless wildlife fell man says. “I’m hopeful out here.” Kansas. Born and raised for all makes olate,” according to prey to the fiery devasta- many of us will weather Various programs on a diversified farm in & models in all tion including dead and veteran farmer/stock- this tragedy.” are available to help northwestern Kansas, his conditions. Please man Jim Harden, Clark severely injured deer, The outpouring of those recovering from writing reflects a lifetime County. “I’ve never been coyotes and jackrabbits. call 217-370-1149 those wanting to help the devastating fires. of experience, knowledge ------to Mars, but I can tell Harden, who farms has been overwhelming. Farmers and ranchers and passion. you this countryside with his brothers, con- Friends helping friends. should contact their is barren – completely sider themselves ex- Neighbors helping local service centers for burnt up as far as the tremely fortunate. Their neighbors. Everyone more details. eye can see.” losses were small. A few in the community and For those who wish to The only real color head of stocker cattle, from across the country donate money, Kansas in this southwestern approximately 750 acres pitching in. Farm Bureau encour- Kansas county – other of grass, 10 miles of “It’s this kind of spirit ages people to contact FIREARMS AUTOMOBILES AND TRAILER APPLIANCES AND HOUSEHOLD ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLIES JD MACHIENRY & ITMENS MOWERS & SHOP ITMES BELT BUCKERS & MORE AUCTIONEER’S NOTES: This is a very large auction with lots of John Deere tractors, equipment and parts. Photo ID to receive a bid number. Cash or check with ID accepted. Not responsible for accidents or theft. Nothing removed until settled for. All announcements made the day of sale will take precedence over any other information. We will have a loader available to load out with.

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Can 316-283-6445 GB900 loader, fires roared through area may have been kept in place this sea- deliver/finance/ ------good, $8500 or 23 Kansas counties killed and as much as son. Additionally, the trade. 30’ Richardson $15,000 for both. in early March. One 70 percent of the small January 2018 extended 620-770-1473. 208-880-2889 Sweep Plow, good number of pronghorn ------of the largest burned antlerless season will balewagon.com. condition, $7,500; more than 800 square that lived in the area be just one day long. ------Hydraulic Canola JD 8770 with 3pt, mint condition, miles in Clark and may have been killed. The prairie and native Wanted: JD or Roller, like new, 5,400 hours, There were few re- wildlife species have Vermeer Round $3,000. Comanche counties, $39,500. scorching more than ports of quail mortal- evolved with fire, and Baler. 405-410-2399 405-410-2399 80 percent of Clark ity, though it’s likely though this fire was 913-231-7015. GRABER, OK. GRABER, OK. ------County. The fires had there will be indirect particularly severe, Case IH MX240: 1950D Oliver AgEquipment a devastating impact impacts due to lack both will recover. MFD, four remotes, Model Tractor, Finance.com. Low to those who lived and of cover early in the Though only time, quick hitch, big 453 Detroit, New Down Payment worked in the area, growing season. There resilience, and Kan- 1,000 PTO, duels, Parts, Needs Tires, Financing destroying homes, were reports of lesser sas generosity will for Planting weights, good $4,500/obo fences, livestock feed prairie chicken mor- heal this fire’s scars, a condition. $45,000. 816-738-9495 Equipment, Used and killing cattle. tality, but birds have silver lining is that the 316-253-6603 Adrian, MO Tractors, Tillage, since been observed on prairie eventually will ------and More. Buy The “Starbuck Fire” 2002 JD 4610, with Walk-Behind from a Dealer, or that burned Clark leks in burned areas. be better than before. Front Wheel Assist. Trencher on tilt Auction of your County was particular- In terms of deer man- Kansas Department choice. OAC. Call 760 Hrs. $14,500. bed trailer, rebuilt, ly fearsome because agement, the burned of Wildlife, Parks and 855-304-1372 620-532-9004 $1,450.00/obo area makes up about Tourism staff extend ------of the speed at which Valley Center 816-738-9495 2010 Case IH 7088 it spread. Witnesses 20 percent of Deer their sympathies to ------Adrian, MO combine, 1400 estimated that it was at Management Unit 16, those impacted by this 2009 JD 1590 No ------engine, 1,000 times charring the land so the loss of deer for fire and will continue Till Drill, excellent 4320 JD, 10,500. sep. hrs., chopper, at an incredible 50-60 the unit is estimated to monitor the recov- condition. $38,500. 316-616-5651 spreader. 600 pro at about 5 percent. ery. 405-919-8737 mph. At that speed, monitor. $88,500. Regulations allowing 405-808-1476 some livestock and ------wildlife couldn’t get to FARM EQUIPMENT Sunday, April 9th, 2017 at 1:00 PM 2002 JD 1710 safety. 150+ Guns: Long Rifles & Shotguns Civil War Era to Modern A U C T I O N 12R30 PLANTER, Old Pistols Military to Modern, Bayonets, While there isn’t an TUES., APRIL 18 @ 10:00 A.M. Large Variety of Ammo., Gun Safes, Deer Antlers Lift assist wheels, official assessment of SELLERS: DALE & PHYLLIS RICHARDSON 115 W Keokuk - Ottawa, KS Yetter row cleaners, the fire’s impact on LOCATION: 157 NE 80TH AVE., STAFFORD, KS Just west of 59 Hwy on K-68 Hwy $12,500. DIRECTIONS: FROM STAFFORD, KS – GO ½ MI. N OF TOWN ON W SIDE. JOIN US IN OUR LARGE BUILDING 620-682-2334; wildlife, first-hand COMBINE & TRACTORS: CIH 1660 4WD Combine, accounts from those 5100+ Hrs., w/1020 Flex Hdr; CIH 9130 4WD Tractor, 620-324-5274 7900+ Hrs., Bareback; CIH 2096 2WD Tractor, 3800+ Tom Highberger Personal Firearms Collection ------who witnessed the 150 + Guns Hrs., PTO, 3-Pt.; CIH 3230 2WD Tractor, 617+ Hrs., Long Rifles & Shotguns From Civil War era to modern Orthman 797 fire’s aftermath pro- PTO, 3-Pt.; 20’ Bat Reel For 810 Hdr.; 810 Dummy Hdr. w/Seed Pickup, 13’; Alfalfa Screen for 1660 (40 – 60 Old pistols Military to modern. Bayonets Large variety of Ammo. Gun Safes Deer antlers. GRAIN CART, vide insight. Reports View partial list of guns. good tires, 1000 Series); Front Wts. (100#) 7120 CIH. VEHICLES: `95 indicate that this fire Jet 22’ Grain Trailer w/Tarp; `84 IHC Semi, 9-SP. L-10, This is a life long collection Lots of rare Guns & Accessories Guns can be viewed RPM PTO. $8500. The morning of the sale from 8am. killed deer, pronghorn, (S2300 Model); `85 Chevy ¾-Ton 2WD Pickup, 100-Gal. Food & Drinks Will Be Available 620-682-2334; Fuel Tank w/Pump. FARM EQPT: Krause 744A Chisel, EASTERN KANSAS AUCTION BARN 620-324-5274 coyotes, and rabbits, as 32’; Kent Field Cult., 31’; Wilrich 9x18 Flex Plow; JD 28’ 785-241-0208 ------well as other wildlife. Rotary Hoe, End Tow; CrustBuster 32x10” Hoe Drill; DARYL STOTTLEMIRE REALTOR/AUCTIONEER Great Plains 3SF30 Drill, DD, 10”; Flex King 5x5 w/HF RON WEATHERBIE AUCTIONEER PIKRITE Manure Pickers; Rhino 15’ Rotary Mower, HD; Rhino 7’ Mower; Complete estates and real-estate Spreader. Hydra- Sunflower 4212 Mulch Tiller w/Leveler, 14’; 42’ 300- On site and off site auctions Push manure Gal. Sprayer, PTO Pump; 28’ Folding Spiral Packers CASH, GOOD CHECK, OR CREDIT CARD DAY OF SALE. PHOTO ID TO OBTAIN A BID NUMBER spreaders, large (Shop Built); .36’ Harrows on CB Frame. STATEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL PRINTED MATERIAL. NOT FOR MORE INFO CALL DALE AT 620-727-6444 RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT INJURY OR ACCIDENTS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY or small. Schwarz Partial Listing Only. Call For Brochure or Check Our Full sale bill & pictures visit: http://kansasauctions.net/ekab/ 816-223-4712 To Place Your Web Site For More Information. Classified Ad Call 620-465-4636 64th Wichita Gem & Mineral Show es ee eses sss es s ees Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at 10:00 AM ess April 21, 22 & 23, 2017 Tractors, Trucks, Bull Dozer, Farm Equipment & Lots of Scrap Iron

Location: From South edge of Lyons, Ks. Go 2 COUPON miles South on Hwy 14 to Ave P then West 1 mile then 1/2 North s s to auction site s For a complete listing go to tandaauction.com Sellers: Mr. and Mrs. Firman Gladow Cessna Activity Center T & A Auction Services 3020 Hwy 56 Windom, Ks 67491 Office: 620-245-1884 2744 GeorgeWashington Blvd,Wichita,Kansas Auctioneers: Todd Bauer & Dennis Oller Adults: 5.00 Young People: 12-17 1.00 Children under 12 yrs w/adult FREE Page 24 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 Farm Machinery Farm Machinery Farm Machinery Farm Machinery Farm Machinery Farm Machinery 9N Ford, $1,995; 2011 JD 9770 with We are a parts JD 4440, 5,800 Like new Ag fab 32 BALER BELTS ... 835 Versatile, 1802 hrs., 520 dealer for actual hours, cab, ft. all head header Made in U.S.A. $17,500;...JD x 85R42, 18-26 air, heat, barn kept, trailer with lights, MACDON, For All Balers. 3020, $11,500. rear tires, power BUSH HOG, & 3 pt., 2 SCVS, joy brakes, tandem Diamond Top w/ Helten Farm Repair spreader bar, BRILLION. stick, w/726 front axle. $ 5500.00. 316-943-0203 $110,000; 2009 We also have end loader, bucket 316-641-4177, Genuine JD Plate ------MacDon 35ft, FD70 new & used parts and hay spike, Colwich Fasteners Call 5600 Corn Stalk with transport, for MF, Hesston, primary use hay ------1-800-223-1312 Krause Universal Shredder; 15ft $40,000. The pair work $26,500. JD 1790 CCS www.balerbelts Reels Windrower; Right for $140,000. andaccessories. and Bush Hog. 580-716-6562 16 row planter Hand Discharge; 620-446-1461 We supply filters, ------with inter plant, com $4,000. ------chains and NH 1441 DISCBINE $49,900 obo. ------620-255-5113 Summers Rock hydraulic hoses. mower with Jiro SORENSEN Tree Saw for Skid ------Picker, excellent, We now have hitch, 16ft. wide, EQUIPMENT. Loader or Tractor, 1988 6x6 Inter. field ready. $8,900. our parts online field ready. $8,000 712-579-1825 $2500. CVR mfg., 1900, 15,000 785-985-3605; through OBO. HARLAN, IA 620-763-2500 miles, AT 466, 816-387-6091 Fastline.com 417-532-4909. ------Allison auto, 12000 ------Howards, INC Cell 417-594-1051 Great Plains We have tool bars, frt. axle, 34000 1978 GMC S/A 601 N Ohio ------30ft. Turbo Max, gauge wheels, Hendrickson rears, Tractor w/Jet-Co Mt. Hope, Ks Clark 35C front end $43,900 obo.. brackets, shanks, high/low trans. 22ft. Hopper trailer, 316-667-2381 Loader, $12,500; SORENSEN A-frames & lots case. $19,500. engine overhauled. 316-661-2552 Clark 45B front EQUIPMENT. more! 800-821-5667 $8,000. end loader, $7,250. 712-579-1825 Carter Barker. TRUMP TRUCKS 620-249-1258 785-483-0614 HARLAN, IA 620-672-2490 ------‘97 Case IH 2166, 3200 hrs., chopper, field tracker, always shedded. $29,000. 785-822-7019 ------Hanson Real Estate & Personal Property Auction 9230 Case IH Tractor. 6900 hrs., Saturday April 8th, 9:30 AM Always Shedded. Location: 556 S McCandless Rd Andover Ks 67002 Good Condition. 316-772-8872 Nice Ranch Home on 1.3 Acres w/4 Car Garage ------Vehicles: 1977 Oldsmobile w/160k miles; 1974 Cadillac w/ 100k miles(as is); 1979 Several JD 2 CYL Buick w/120k miles(as is); 1950s truck body; lots of auto parts; misc. tires; Auto tractors, org., Manuals. ran years ago, 50-B,G, shedded, Lawn, Garden and Shop Tools: JD 140 Riding Mower; JD 2 Wheel Trailer; Lawnboy IH Grain binder and Craftsman Trim Mowers; Sprinklers; Hoses; Shovels; Hoes; Rakes; Picks; Scythe; PTO, other old farm Forks; Hercules Twin Cyl Air Compressor; Weed Eaters; BQ Grill; Shelving; Lawn machinery. SC Nebr. Chairs; Grass Seed and Fertilizer; Shop Vac; Shop Fan; Lots of Hand Tools; Ext. and 402-291-6315 Step Ladders; Wrought Iron Lawn Furniture; Wheel Barrow; T-Post; Water Tanks; ------Culvert; Trash Cans and Barrels; Red Wagon; Golf Clubs; New Entry Door; plus more. Vermeer 605H, Whirlpool Washer and Dryer; Chest Freezer; Refriger- 5x6 round baler, Household and Collectibles: wide belts, kicker ator; Kitchen Table and Chairs; Green Jelly Cupboard; 2-Duncan Phyfe Tables; Plank wheels. $1,500. Bottom Chairs; Old White Cabinet; Old Iron Bed; Chest of Drawers; Love Seat; Sofas; 913-731-3416 3 pc Bedroom Suite; Misc. Chairs; Singer Sewing Ma------JD 885; NO TILL chine; TV; Full and Twin Beds; Old Dresser; Piano; CULTIVATOR; Knee Hole Desk; End Tables; Old White Rocker; Touch EXCELLENT Lamps; Old Rockers; Lots of old Pictures; Puzzles CONDITION; SHEDDED; $7500. 316-772-7460 File Cabinets; Metal Cabinets; Quilt Rack; Step Stool; ------Babyand Games; Dolls; ChildsLots of Rocker; Books; JewelryTotes; Office Chest Supplies; and Jewel- 2008 JD 9770 ry; Phone Chair w/Lamp; Lots of Clocks; 2-Alladin COMBINE, 2931 ENGINE hours, Lamps; Cleaning Supplies; Lots of Bedding; Carpets; 2125 separator Large Selection of Dishes and Glassware; Silverware; hours, $129,400; Cast Iron Pots and Pans; Tupperware; Apple Dinner- Brent grain cart, ware Set; Canning Jars; Green Jars; Tonka and Misc. 1084 Avalanche, 184R34 duals Toys; Apple Peeler; Electric Wheelchair; Sweepers; w/tarp and new Remote Race Cars; Pet Carrier; Lots of Christmas hitch, $29,500; Items; plus many Items not listed. 1293 JD Cornhead single point Note: Real Estate will sell at 12 Noon. For informa- hookup, $28,000. tion on the home, go to wwwteamriggin.com a large 620-353-6952 auction, so plan to spend a full day with us. ------Morris Yoder Auctions 620-899-6227 2003 New Holland E-mail… [email protected] TC-30 Tractor, Website….morrisauctions.com 6 speed with a New Holland 7308 loader, 60 bucket, 159 total hrs., Perfect. $13,000. 316-755-0445 316-648-7191 March 15, 2017 Page 25 Birding Festival Returns to Great Bend in 2017 Farm Machinery Farm Machinery GREAT BEND – The Curtis Wolf, Kansas Wet- trips, including night have been recorded 2017 Wings ‘N’ Wet- lands Education Center birding and greater prai- during most previous fes- 2007 AGCO 7444, lands Birding Festival (KWEC) site manager. rie chicken lek tours. tivals. Notable species 4x4x8 Baler, bale is scheduled for April “We are excited to be The 2017 festival will be that may be observed are chute, zero bales 28-29 in Great Bend and able to bring a diverse headquartered out of the black rails, snowy and on $12,000 total will offer participants a crowd of birders into the Best Western Angus Inn piping plovers, and least reconditioning unique opportunity to area to experience our Courtyard in Great Bend. terns. at Maize Corp., view birds at two of the wetlands as well as our Cheyenne Bottoms The festival is coordi- 46,000 total bales, best birding spots in the area communities.” Wildlife Area and Quivi- nated as an event of the $35,000/OBO. Central Flyway ­– Chey- Beyond the great guid- ra National Wildlife Ref- Kansas Birding Festival, Can deliver, enne Bottoms Wildlife ed birding trips, the two- uge are two Wetlands of Inc. and is made possi- Cell Area and Quivira Na- day festival also includes International Importance ble by numerous orga- 620-437-6055 tional Wildlife Refuge. a shorebird identification and provide thousands nizations, including the Anytime. Held every other year workshop, relaxing so- of birds a stopover along KWEC, Kansas Depart------For Sale: New and Used since 2001, the Wings cial time, a presentation their North and South ment of Wildlife, Parks I Quit Farming: WALINGA AGRI-VACS. by renowned birder and migration routes. The and Tourism, The Nature Sales and Service. ‘N’ Wetlands Festival is 25’ Sunflower Disk- 785-259-5788 open to both novice and photographer Bob Gress, festival dates coincide Conservancy, and the 17 Shank 3-point ELLIS, KS experienced birders. and opportunities to ex- with the historical peak Great Bend Convention Krause Chisel------“The main focus of the perience area attractions of shorebird migration, and Visitors Bureau. For John Deere 20’ festival is getting partic- along the Wetlands and providing opportunities more information, and to Rotary Hoe- F145 ipants out on fieldtrips Wildlife National Sce- to see sandpipers, plo- register, visit kansasbird- 516 Plow. with experienced guides nic Byway. Participants vers, wading birds, and ingfestival.org or contact 620-242-4448 We buy all ferrous & to find as many bird spe- can also sign up for ad- waterfowl. Approximate- the KWEC at 1-877------non-ferrous metals! cies as we can,” said ditional birding field ly 180 species of birds 243-9268. FARM CLEAN-UP - Travel up to 100 miles! WANTED: any used farm equip, irrigation pipe/pivots, oil field pipe/equip, vehicles, radiators, motors, K-14 Equipment Consignment Auction batteries, etc. Call - JOE VOEGELI 316-650-0327 Mt. Hope, KS

April 15th ------2014 MASSEY FERGUSON 2017 2270 Baler, 3x4 square baler with preservative, 9:00 AM knotter blower, Location: K-14 Auction standard chute, single axle, 8869 Center 10919 S K-14 Hwy bales, $79,000/ Hutchinson Ks 67501 OBO. Call Robert 815-291-6856 ------Now Taking Consignments 2013 CASE IH for Vehicles; Tractors; Ma- 1260 EARLY Riser 32 row chinery; Livestock Equip- planter, 30 inch ment; Shop Tools; Lawn and row spacing, Garden Equipment; Building starter fertilizer 500 gallon tank, Materials; Windows and totally tubular, Doors; Fencing Supplies. red balls, electric Consigned Items: 1986 Ford valves, $110,000. 9000 L10 w/Cummins Engine; Call Robert 815-291-6856 1993 2500 Chevy Pickup; JD ------7610 w/approx. 7k Hours 2015 New Holland big Baler 330R (good cond.);JD 4640; 2-JD crop cutter, 3x3 4020 w/Loaders; McCormick squares with W-9; Farmall Model M; Allis preservative, rotor cutter, steerable Chalmers D-17 w/loader; Allis Chalmers B; Wagon gear w/Hyd Lift; Case Rollbar tandem axle, hyd Rake; Krause 16’ Disc; 2002 Big Tex 26’ ft. w/5’ Dovetail, Tandem Axle Dually Goose- folding roller chute, neck Trailer; 18’ Tandem Axle Flatbed ; 20 Ton Log Splitter; Grazer 1600 Riding auto-lube, Intelli III monitor, 9,778 Mower; Grazer 1890 Mower w/bagger; JD F687 Riding Mower;150cc Scooter; Rigid bales, $89,000/ Planer; Craftsman Lathe; Misc. Lumber and Metal ;Fencing Supplies; New -Kubota OBO. Call Robert Tractor Tires; Lots of Hand Tools; 2 Estates will be sold in conjunction with this auc- 815-291-6856 ------tion. Consignments are being added daily so watch for updated listing in next week 2004 Sunflower paper. Disc chisel 13 Morris Yoder Auctions 620-899-6227 shank, 17ft Hy. E-mail… [email protected] Gangs, great Website….morrisauctions.com shape, $13,000 obo. 785-227-5646 ------WANTED: SPRA-COUPES for salvage, (3430/3630) 785-547-7711 Page 26 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 the wetlands birding afraid though that the Kansas Birding Festival at Great Bend trips, participants rest of the group might Bird watching has up! The 2017 Wings val dates coincide with in this year’s 2 day take exception to my never much appealed and Wetlands Birding the peak of the annual festival can attend a dressing in full camo to me. Don’t get me Festival will be April shorebird migration, shorebird identification with my 46 dollar Fuji wrong, I love birds 28 -29 at Great Bend, and approximately workshop, a presen- camera from Walmart as much as the next KS, headquartered 180 species of birds tation by renowned mounted on a garage outdoorsman, espe- at the Best Western have been documented birder and photog- sale tripod, all the cially hawks and owls. Angus Inn Courtyard during most previous rapher Bob Gress, while carrying my 12 I would be content to there in Great Bend. festivals. attend night birding gauge strapped on spend the rest of my Just outside Great Curtis Wolf, site and prairie chicken my back in case the life in the woods at Bend are two of the manager of the Kansas errant snow goose flew Exploring Kansas lek tours, and see dusk listening to the best birding spots in Wetlands Education other area attractions overhead and gave me Outdoors a chance to shoot it soft, soothing hoots of By Steve Gilliland the Central Flyway; Center (KWEC) says along the Wetlands and great horned owls and Cheyenne Bottoms “The main focus of the the Wildlife National down to take home for the soulful, staccato watcher in the state, Wildlife Area and Qui- festival is getting par- Scenic Byway. If you’d the freezer; especially cries of barred owls real authentic bird vira National Wildlife ticipants out on field like more information when I began care- pierce the darkness. I watchers have my Refuge. Cheyenne Bot- trips with experienced on this event contact lessly knocking over could watch forever the utmost respect. I know toms and Quivira are guides to find as many the KWEC at 1 -877- everyone else’s tripods effortless soaring of a they dress nothing both wetlands of inter- bird species as we can. 243-9268. and cameras. Contin- hawk high overhead as like I described, and national importance We are excited to be Maybe I should give ue to Explore Kansas it searches the ground most can probably that provide a stopover able to bring a diverse proper bird watch- Outdoors! for a snack with eyes tell a warbler from a resting spot for thou- crowd of birders into ing a chance; I might Steve can be contact- like spotting scopes. I waxwing with a mere sands of birds on their the area to experience find I was good at it ed by email at stevenr- can spend hours fan- glance. Well Kansas north and south migra- our wetlands and our and even liked it. I’m [email protected]. tasizing that I’m riding bird watchers, listen tion routes. The festi- communities.” Besides along on the immense outstretched wings of a vulture as it glides high on the Kansas winds. But bird watch- When Experience & ing per say doesn’t sound like my bag. For those of you who Integrity Matter know me, picture this; me clad in some natty outfit complete with We are members of both the Hutchinson and Wichita Board of stylish headgear, a bird book and note pad Realtors, giving sellers homes more visibility to buyers with access to under my arm, a pair of high-dollar binoc- both MLS systems-Home searches on ResultsRE.com can access all ulars around my neck and a couple-thousand listings through out the MLS via our IDX Feed dollar camera on a tripod in front of me. What Results Has sold 1st Quarter of 2017-Private List First of all, I’d have 40 acres Haven area-SOLD one of my “bull-in- 112 acres Native Grass-Reno County-SOLD a-china-closet” mo- 30 Acres Prime Tillable Reno County-SOLD ments and knock over 80 Acres Grass and Duck Pond Reno County-SOLD 40 Acres Native Grass Reno County-SOLD the tripod, dumping 80 Acres Grass and Tillable-Stafford County-SOLD the couple-thousand 160 acres of grass in Coffey County-SOLD dollar camera into the 160 acres of grass in Coffey County- SOLD dirt, then the stylish 160 acres of grass in Woodson County- SOLD headgear would blow 80 acres of grass in Coffey County- SOLD away as I bent over 90 acres of CRP in Coffey County- SOLD to rescue the camera, 80 acres tillable and pasture with small home in Coffey County- SOLD 160 acres w/ 80 acres of timber, balance pasture in Osage County- SOLD banging the high-dol- 160 acres of pasture, tillable and home in Osage County- SOLD lar binoculars into the 12 acres pasture in Osage County- SOLD ground in the process, 160 acres of grass in Coffey County- SOLD and then……well you 80 acres of CRP and timber in Coffey County-SOLD get the picture. Bird 114 acres of pasture in Coffey County- SOLD watching for me would 3 Homes in Hutchinson-SOLD better consist of crawl- 2 Homes in Haven-SOLD ing into a tumble-down 5 Homes in Wichita-SOLD old barn to observe a Numerous more properties under contract to close-We need your lisitng mother turkey vulture Want to see your property SOLD in 2017? Give the professionals at Results Realty a call- on her nest (which We provide Results, not promises both Joyce and I have done.) WWW.RESULTSRE.COM OR All joking aside, now Are Auctions that I have managed WWW.RESULTSLANDCO.COM to completely tick-off Results Realty provides the the right every legitimate bird following services: Q Choice? Farm Machinery Real Estate Auctions, Go to 2014 JD 1770; Private Listings, Consulting www.resultslandco.com/blog 12 Row Planter; for the answers. $66,500. No & 1031 Exchange. A Solicitors. Alan Howard Cameron Roth / Sales Pam Lehner Cami Rae Baker Joyce Howard 316-640-2596 Owner – Broker – ALC Associate – Auctioneer Sales Associate Sales Associate – JD Sales Associate [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 1965 Ford 2000, 620-465-3499 785-917-0867 316-208-5651 316-644-4319 620-465-3499 gas, 3 cylinder, 4 speed, very good condition, $3500. 620-431-1012 620-212-3363 Results Realty is a Limited Liability Company April 5, 2017 Page 27

Farm Machinery Farm Machinery Farm Machinery Farm Machinery Farm Machinery Farm Machinery GP 6541FC Mag 305 2010, 3100 2001 MX 240, WANTED: junk 790 John Deere Walko 50ft. 9 bar $27,500; GP hrs., frt. & rear new 34in. rubber cars, farm 4x4 Tractor with Harrow, like new, 3S3000 Drill duals and weights, on frt, 80 to 90% machinery, old Ldr - $13,250 $17,500. $22,500; EZ Trail ATR. Deluxe Cab, 46in. Michelin, combines, tractors, Kubota L4300F 405-368-7713 710 Grain Cart 50in. rubber, just bk., new injection implements, etc. Tractor with Ldr jacksquality run through shop. $15,500; 99 R62 pump. very clean, also catalytic - $14,500 4040 usedequipment. $88,500 obo. $44,500; 04 R75 $49,900. converters, alum John Deere Tractor com 402-443-7117 or 402-443-7117 or RWA $59,500; 01 402-642-5465 wheels, radiators, with Cab and Ldr ------R62, $54,500; JD 402-642-5465 aluminum pipe. - $23,500 4430 2004 NH TJ 375 ------4630 $14,500. ‘03 MX 285, 4500 Scrap License John Deere Tractor with 4900 hrs., one Like new 2012 24 Call hrs., ATR, front #16-010370. with Cab and Air owner $89,900. ft. Great Plains 81 Farm weights, 4 valve, 316-650-7482 - $15,700 753 405-368-7713 Turbo Chisel, would Equipment. 46in. rubber, very ANDALE Bobcat - $9,850 jacksquality consider trading 620-241-3100 clean. $69,900 obo, ------CAT 426B Backhoe usedequipment. 402-443-7117 or for 14ft-17ft disc MCPHERSON, KS chisel. 2005 Case IH - $22,500 com ------402-642-5465 MX 285, 5900 RIGGS TRACTOR ------620-727-4356 2009 Mag 275 hrs. new rubber, COMPANY Shuck Fuerst HARROW, ------ATR 3100 hours, auto steer, super 620-736-2038 36ft., like New, 500 1967 JD 3020, Implement weight quick hitch, clean. $69,900 620-583-3376 acres, New Price LP Gas, with AGCO DT200 (2001) 2,700 Eng 4 valves, have $8400. I would like loader, very good 405-368-7713 620-583-4577 hrs, Auto Glide Top Con AES-25, photos. $77,900. jacksquality SEVERY, KS. Front Weights, Cummins Engine, $7500. condition. $8000. Nice Clean Tractor…$54,000 obo 402-443-7117 402-443-7117 or 620-431-1012 usedequipment. ------Westendorf TA-111 Loader, or 402-642-5465 402-642-5465 620-212-3363 com Very Good Condition…$2,600 Challenger FHB30 Flex Head (2008), Single Point Connector, Updated Solid Fingers, Very Good Condition...... …$14,900 White 2-62 FL Forklift – High Lift, Extra Good Condition, Reverse-O-Torc 6 Cy Diesel, few hrs on overhaul….....$6,500 Tree Puller – Skid Steer Quick Attach, Hydraulic Cylinder, Lightly used, 14” Wide Opening, Greasable Pivot Points, Powder Coat Finish, Stationary Jaw, Gusseted, 3000psi Cylinder w/8” Stroke...... $1,250 Challenger 660 (2007) 2,840 hrs/1,880 sep hrs, Field star, 18.4 x 42 Duals, Lateral Tilt, Var seed feeder house, RWA, Chaff spreader, new Bearings & Sprockets in Feeder House, New Feeder House Chain & Unloading Augers 2 yrs ago…0% for 24 moth financing…$74,900 MF 5611 w/MF941 Loader (2014) 200 hrs, Serviced and ready, Air Seat, 540/540E/1000 PTO, Like New 84” Material Bucket with Euro Quick Attach… Promotional Financing…$68,500 Woods PRD7200 Finish Mower (2013) Barely Used, MF Red Brand 72” Wide Premium…...$2,495 Sunflower 6333-31 Land Finisher, Excellent Condition, Lightly Used with 6 Row High Residue Spike Drag…$44,900 Willrich Quad 5 38’6” Field Cultivator, Floating hitch, Very Nice, 5 Section, Ultra Wing Sweeps Tine Harrow, Rebuilt Lift Cylinders & Repl Bearing with Sprayer Tank…$14,900 MF Hesston Series 1372 DMC (2014) 12’ Center Pivot, Steel on Steel Conditioners, Drawbar Type Hitch, Hyd Swivel Gearbox, Top Shield Protectors…REDUCED Sunflower 4311 Disc Ripper, 7 shanks, 14’…..$5,900 Michelin Agribib Radial Tire Set, pair 380/90 (14.9) R46 R1W on rims for Cast Centers (no centers); Pair 380/85R30 R1W on Waffle Wheels off of 2013 MF 7615 w/765 hrs. MF 2170 XD (2013) 15,700 bales, C1000 monitor, moist. sensor, roller chute, bale weight kit Stk #1552...... Reduced/0% Financing White Planter 8128, 8 row Vert fold & liquid Fert with 8900 Splitter sell together or sep- arate...... REDUCED E-Z Trail GC37 Header Transport, Red, 37’, Lights, Brakes, Straps CONSIGNED New Idea 400 Side Delivery Rake, new bearings, kept lubed, many new tines, consigned...... $1,800 800-654-5191 Lawrence, KS

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Page 28 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 ROGER'S VIEW FROM THE HILLS: RESPONSIBILITY (part 3) “A HERO IS SOME- those in need. By and situations over a long ter. The response of take responsibility ONE WHO UNDER- large our firefighters term period. so many agencies and for their fellow man STANDS THE RE- drop whatever they What happened departments from all literally. We don’t SPONSIBILITY THAT are doing to go to the since the Anderson over the country to get need a government to COMES WITH HIS scene and do what Creek Fire and now the fires under con- tell us what we feel FREEDOM.” they can to stop the the Starbuck and other trol is something that and to take action to Bob Dylan disaster and effect tragic fires is to bring make you proud. This help fix something an immediate re- the best from people is America at its that is not right. It is What is the re- lief. For many it is a over a wide area and best. What is a shame the freedom to follow sponsibility that we tremendous cost both none of it has anything is that other parts of your conscience which have when there is a financially, physically, to do with poli- the country have very makes this country major disaster? Do Roger's View and emotionally. It is tics. This comes from little idea of what great. And to those we quickly go to a From The Hills only in the recent age a sense of responsibil- happened because the who would subvert government manual that the effects of long ity for our fellow man, media assigns more what values we hold or government guide- the outcome of what term health have been the livestock, and value to investigate we hold in contempt. lines to tell us what we has happened. In our identified. wildlife. rumors and accusa- So what is our should be doing? Of rural communities If you think that It is a testament tions rather than do responsibility right course not, it is not the it is the able bodied there is stress in the to the spirit of our what is their job. now? In part four I government's job to that are the ones who initial response to country to witness There is no R, D, will discuss the idea tell us what we should step up to be the first an emergency it is the convoys of hay, L, or I behind the that I have and see if feel and how we responders and be the nothing compared to fencing, supplies, and names of those who there are others who should act. Under our ones who offer imme- the long term hazard people coming to help have lost so much and feel the same need. form of government diate aid and relief to of dealing with tragic after the big disas- those who step up and it is ‘We The People’ that is supposed to tell ‘ the government what values we share as a people. GUN AUCTION What we feel is SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2017 — 10:00 AM ‘responsible’ is im- Auction Location: Abilene Civic Center, 201 NW 2nd — ABILENE, KS pressed on our values PLeASe be on TIMe ... SALe oveR bY 1:00 PM! and conscience from WInCHeSTeR MoDeL 52, 61 & 70: several things. Mostly Manufacture date by serial number our values are instilled 1940 .22 long rifle mod. 52 peep sight, like new #47162B by our faith. Then the 1936 .22 long rifle mod.61 shot only #12937 example that our par- 1934 .22 long rifle mod. 61 1st year gun hex barrel #7214 ents and grandparents 1936 .22 mag RF mod. 61 pre war #16178 1948 .22 long rifle only mod. 61 #98057 set for us. Then also 1949 .22 long rifle only mod. 61 #122345 the example of people 1949 .22 WRF mod. 61 grooved receiver round barrel #107621 that we look up to as 1954 .22 short only mod. 61 very rare #196122 a mentor or example 1961 .22 RF mag. mod. 61 grooved receiver #298090 1956 S-L-LR mod. 61 grooved receiver #216338 of who and what we 1932 S-L-LR mod. 62 1st year gun brown receiver #7440 would like to be. 1946 .22 short only mod. 62 not gallery gun #175864 When a disaster 1946 S. L. LR. Mod.62 #158256 happens it is the first WInCHeSTeR MoDeL 70’s: 1948 .375 mag. mod. 70 super grade, transition safety like new #77096 impulse by most peo- 1959 .338 mag. mod 70 Alaskan, like new #458203 ple to do something 1962 .300 Win mag. mod. 70 Leupold scope #556105 that is within our pow- 1957 .220 Swift mod. 70 Leupold scope #393690 er to assist or affect 1949 .22 Hornet mod. 70 new gun, no box, never fired #107356 1963 .220 Swift target mod. 70 #575640 1950 .257 Roberts mod. 70 #155165 Irrigation 1959 .300 HH mag mod. 70 #443551 oTHeR FIReARMS • Franz-Sodia .410 over & under Belgium • F. W. B. .177 sport German air rifle • Velo-Dog .25 cal 1900 drop trigger pistol • L.C. Smith 12 ga Special Trap engraved receiver w/case • 1980 Colt Python 8” blue NIB never fired • 1953 Colt Woodsman 2nd series .22 cal, match target, mod. 4 ½” heavy barrel, all org. w/box • 1920 Colt pre Woodsman .22 cal #19957 • Haenel vintage air pistol made in England Lease Duckwall is the son of A.L. Duckwall, past Ceo of Duckwall/Alco stores. Many of the items are from his father.

VALLEY WINDMILL For pictures & complete listings go to For all your windmill kansasauctions.net needs: Sales, Service, CoLLeCTIbLe KnIveS & MISC. • 2nd printing 1947 Walther pistols book, 50th an- & Installation Approx. 60+ lots of very high quality knives; hunt- niv. pamphlet, target pistol pamphlet, shotgun 316-680-8622 ing, pocket, fighting, chef; makers include Buck, pistol pamphlet, & others Gerber, Parker Cut co., Ridgid, Puma, Kershaw, • #7 catalog Antique Firearms Garcia, SJK, most NIB, never sharpened. • 2,3,4,6,8 editions of Gun Digest • The Sportsman Book Shelf vol. 1-16 less 13, 14 LITeRATURe & MISC. (very good condition) • The Shooters Bible 47,48,49,60,63 • Winchester World Standard Guns & Ammo • 45 RPM Call of the Wild game caller, like new Catalog #82 • Most of the paper items are from 1950s & earlier • 1926 Winchester price guide • Other gun related items SELLER: DENNIS RIDER - LEASE DUCKWALL AUCTIoneeR’S noTeS: All items in excellent to new condition. be on time or you may miss the gun you want. There will be no buyers premium or sales tax. All guns will be moved to Dave’s Guns LLC. For FFL transfers. Many of these guns will have boxes. TeRMS & ConDITIon: Cash or personal check with prop- Tired Of Cleaning er ID. All items must be paid for before removal. Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed material. Sprinkler Nozzles? WE HAVE THE SOLUTION! oUT oF ToWneRS: Come to the auction in Abilene American Agriculture and make a weekend of it. What we have to offer: Products 580-338-7104 Eisenhower Center, Smoky Valley Rail Road, Old 580-651-0377 Cell. Abilene Town, a Russell Stover outlet store, approx. 6 E-Mail: americanagprod@ antique malls and a plethora of fine eating establish- ptsi.net. www.american ments. Plenty of motels & B&B. Abilene airport has agricultureproducts.com [email protected] courtesy cars, 4100 ft L, RW, AWOS, AV gas & jet A. ------Independent Cashier: Diane Lykins (Continued on page 29) (Continued from page 28)

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Owners: Randy & Joan Ott Traditional Funerals, Pre-arrangements Cremations, and Monuments. Page 30 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 Chemicals Harvesting A search for special places Agri-SC Soil VANDERVEEN YAZOO CITY, Miss. ant to see where he reminiscent of Kansas, Treatment. FORAGE LLC, – We drove northwest had grown up. the Lincoln County of Letting the Water PrairieView, Kansas, out of Jackson on high- Half an hour into my youth, old highway down into the looking for custom way 49, a limited-ac- the trip, the prolific, 18 running sharp and Soil.Satisfied silage chopping, cess four-lane that green roll of the land steep alongside the growers worldwide Claas equipment, slithers into the tall intensifies into more new one. But as with for 38 years. windrow pines and lush hills abrupt hills and deep old 18 in Kansas, the GERALD WILSON attachment, 10 row along the eastern ridge descents, the road and bridges on old 49 in 660-442-5688 head, direct cut of the great Mississippi its grassy slope swoop- Mississippi had been 816-387-7332 Capello head. Cory Delta. We’re headed ing through the trees yanked out, leaving John Marshall MOUND CITY, MO 785-543-7899 for Yazoo City, (pop. and dense underbrush. jagged gaps deep in ------11,900), boyhood Then we notice the the roadway, like holes descent. Out in the Sprayers Custom harvest home of the late old road off to our left in the gum after teeth distance, as far as the PARTS AND operation looking Willie Morris, one of (west), the two-lane had been pulled. eye can see, the land SERVICE FOR for wheat and America’s great south- 49, the one Morris had As the highway is flat, dark and unbro- MILLER/NEW canola acers, call ern writers; his stories, driven so many times sweeps sharply north HOLLAND ken, sweeping away in SPRAYERS SINCE Mike 406-217-8543 essays and books are all those years ago, one and then west, the a faint misty haze to 1998 SELECT ------a pilgrimage of clarity with sharper hills and view unfolds just as the limits of the hori- SPRAYERS Wheat Acres-Full and passion, marking steeper descents, an Morris described it in zon. This is the great www.select Crops Wanted ENSZ the heritage of his old, cracked roadway North Toward Home: sprayers.com delta.” 308-338-8006 HARVESTING JD homeland, its brooding with green creeping “…the hills suddenly Yazoo City sits along OFFICE Equipment paradoxes and noble vine right up to the come to an end and the southeastern edge Denny 620-960-3864 causes. It was import- pavement – a scene there is one long, final 888-446-4876 (Continued on page 31) ------FAST Field Sprayer, 80 ft booms, 1,000gal tank, triple nozzles, pull Public Auction type. $9,500. 316-541-2812 Saturday, April 15 @ 10:00 AM Harvesting 1083 6th Ave, McPherson, KS CUSTOM BALING Cars, Tractor, Mower sell at Noon in 3x3 mid/ squares, late model equipment, fully insured.Call Matt for information. seller: dale & vera yoder 785-221-1360 Vehicles & Tractor 1992 Oldsmobile Sierra 110,547 miles, 1984 GMC ------Sierra Classic 1500 pickup, 158,043 miles, 1997 44” Grasshopper mower, HARVESTING WANTED: Summer 1950 8N Ford tractor, 3 point implements; spring tooth, disc, box blade, and fall harvest, mower, gin pole, Farm & Garden 18 hp Huskee garden tractor, rotor tillers, Western Kansas mower deck lift, ladders, wagon, wheelbarrows, picnic table, patio sets, lawn and Eastern chairs, garden tools, flower pots, gas grill. garden trailer, leaf blower, weed Colorado, JD eater, sprayer trailer Shop; power tools, woodworking tools, band saw, combines and Makita miter sasaw, scroll saw, stick welder, work light, chop saw, rotozip, saw support equipment horses, air compressor, belt sander, dollies, B&S motor, car polisher, power with Shelbourne washer, air bubbles, jack, pipe rollers, woodworking lathe & tools, tap & die headers, set, lumber Antiques; crank wall phone, Schwinn automatic 2 speed bike, competitive cedar chest, commode, chairs, tables, side tables, organ stools, golden rates, 50+ years of experience, books, bedspreads, quilts, Maytag washer, 1939 Ford fender skirts, wooden family run with wringer, camel back trunks, pictures, cistern pump, copper boiler, buckets, references. wooden benches, metal ooffice desk, lovell wringer head, washboard, enamel 308-991-8228 pans, platform scale, ironing boards, hall tree, mirror hall tree, wooden ------Inman high auditorium seats, wooden rocker, wooden rocker (spring SUMMER type), wagon wheel, side tables, crocks, picnic basket, wash stand, gated HARVEST HELP leg drop leaf table, king cast iron stove, floor scale, bookshelf, butter churn, WANTED CDL egg crate, kitchen scale, child’s press back rocker, school desk, cabbage Truck Drivers. slicer, #4 Western crock, enamel coffee pot, rose picture, sewing notions, Amber Waves buttons, large insulators ; Hide-a-beds, full size bed, Kirby Harvesting. Household 717-377-9994 sweeper, microwaves, lamps, frames, heaters, coolers, glider rocker, dehu- amberwaves midifier, flour mills, kitchen items, card tables, microwave cart, electric roast- harvesting@live. er, 55 cup coffee maker, juicer, sleeping bags, pressure canners/cookers, com victorio strainer, Tupperware, enamel roaster, folding chairs, ironstone brown ------dishes, camping stove, lantern, bikes, fishing poles, croquet set. CUSTOM Proper ID must be presented to obtain a bidder card. Cash, good check. HARVESTING & No items removed until paid for. Statements made auction day take presi- PLANTING, dents over written material. All items “As is, where is”. All sales final be- Clayton Molitor. tween buyer and seller. Complete terms on back of bidder card 620-243-2485 SPIVEY ------www.wedelauction.com JD S670 COMBINES for rent for Wheat and Fall harvest 2017. Please call Chad at 507-828-3776 if interested. April 5, 2017 Page 31 (Continued from page Yazoo. It’s flat as a Yazoo flows, muddy liberal bi-weekly. In and other articles 30) of the Mississippi board, all of it, as flat and silent, just west 1963, Morris took a published after he Harvesting Delta, a great oblong as Haskell County in of town under a long Greyhound bus across left the magazine. In stretch of alluvial Kansas. featureless concrete the country, joined 1980 he returned to HARVESTING flood plain 200 miles The highway bridge. the staff of Harper’s the South, to teach WANTED: Kansas, long and 70 miles becomes Broadway in * magazine in New York at the University of newer C-IH across at its widest Yazoo City, swooping Willie Morris was and four years later Mississippi at Oxford, combines with point. The Delta cov- down in a perilous the son of a farm- was editor at age 32, and discovered a new support equipment, ers much of northwest descent to a place er and laborer who the youngest-ever edi- and revitalized state, a stripper head Mississippi, 7,000 built on half hills delivered gasoline tor of a major literary place for his reconcili- available. square miles between and half delta, where for Cities Service, magazine. Almost ation and renewal. 719-342-1091 two historic rivers, the the hills end, the flat among other things. overnight, Morris The celebrated ------Mississippi and the land begins, and the His mother, the intel- turned Harper’s into a North Toward Home, WANTED: ANY lectual, taught piano high-spirited political his autobiographical kinds of SILAGE in their home, made and cultural magazine, look at growing up in chopping. Claas sure that Willie got publishing seminal the South, unfurled choppers, baggers, to school and stayed works of journalism his awakening to trucks for hauling, there. His boyhood by the finest writers in the cross-currents of packing tractors, was too adventur- the country. He helped racism corroding the swathing and ous to recount it all to launch the careers fabric of his commu- merging. Call for here, but Willie was of such notable writ- nity. His own history estimate. Also an affable boy with a ers as Norman Mailer, of family, its love and manure hauling dog named Skip and William Styron, David nobility, was entwined and spreading. a thirst for learning Halbertsam, Larry in another history, of Nebraska. – was a star athlete King, Seymour Hersh, his town’s anguish Les 701-567-3154; (emphasis baseball), Maya Angelou, and and cruelty and inhu- Travis valedictorian of his more. Ultimately he manity and also its 308-737-9159 high school class would fall out in 1971 evolving courage and Fencing (‘53), attended the with the magazine’s nobility. The enigma University of Texas owners, the Cowles would color him and Hedgeposts and was editor of the family, a crew of his work throughout ***Discounts For student newspaper, Pecksniffs and Heeps his brief life. He was Wildfire Victims** challenging the Texas straight from Dickens. driven to warn us of 620-654-6066 Board of Regents Willie resigned. Most the “terrible toll that GALVA on the paper’s First of his writers followed. bitterness and retreat ------Amendment rights. He Morris, divorced, can take … for this WELLS FENCING was a Rhodes Scholar, went to Long Island will give the nation INC, SPECIALIZING returning to Texas in for rest and recovery, some feel of itself, and IN AGRICULTURAL 1960 to become editor and began the first help it to endure.” FENCING. FREE of the free-wheeling of his 20 books and ESTIMATES. 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Page 32 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 laugh tracks in the dust: Varmint Problems and I went back to our all my stuff immedi- FFA boys — yeah, childhood for a noon ately.” sometimes they can get Weather in the Flint The next morning the meal this week. We “Now just why would into a little trouble, too Hills is up to its old trap contained another fried up nine little you want me to do — afflicted with spring tricks. We went from big possum. Still no crappie that were something like that,” fever, skipped morning tinder-box dry to mud raccoon. In the interest too little to fillet and his wife responded. classes. hole wet to flat out of not offending the picked the savory “Well,” he said. “I After lunch they flood in less than 48 tender sensibilities of meat from the bones figure a fine, healthy reported to their FFA hours. Now everyone is PETA and the ASPCA, just like we did when widow like yourself teacher that they had a moaning and groaning I’ll drop the varmint we all were kids and will pretty quickly re- flat tire. about the water and the discussion right here. no one ever consid- marry — which is fine Much to their relief, mud instead of moan- *** ered filleting a fish. It with me — but I don’t he smiled and said, ing and groaning about The purple martins wuz “D-lish.” want some stupid idiot “Well, you missed a it being dry and windy. arrived this morning. *** using all my personal pop quiz this morning, Here at Damphew- I guess it took the One fine spring stuff.” so take seats apart more Acres, we re- scout about a week to Milo Yield morning, an elderly His wife, eyes from one another and ceived more than gather up its family. farmer and his wife flashing with humor at take out a piece of 4-inches of rain, The temperature was starling interlopers so were lazily drinking the straight line he’d paper.” which put our pond just above 40 this the martins can occupy coffee on the front opened up for her, Still smiling, he nearly over the top of morning and the poor the nest nooks of their porch. They were being replied tartly, “What waited for them to sit the dam. Other plac- martins looked cold choosing. quiet and thoughtfully makes you think I’d down. es in the county got and uncomfortable. I’ll *** introspective. Sudden- want to marry another Then he said: “First at least 6-inches of bet by tomorrow they My card-playing ly, the husband said stupid idiot?” Question: Which tire rain. The Cottonwood will set about evict- buddies — Mocephus unexpectedly, “When *** was flat?” River is mildly out of ing the sparrows and and Lon G. Horner — I die, I want you to sell Four high school (Continued on page 33) its banks. We’re got rain in the forecast for the next week that we don’t need. Save it for August. *** I’ve got varmint problems. Apparently, $118,900 - 444 W B everything in the world (Price Reduced!) likes to eat chicken. Plenty of room for the whole A sneaky coyote has family! Beautiful prestigious brick two-story home! This nabbed six of my home features on the main chickens and it seems level a living room with a gas to be smart enuf to fireplace, dining room with a make it’s sneak at- built in china hutch, kitchen tacks on my free-range with a breakfast nook, a half chicken flock when I’m bath, and a den. not home. I’ve got the 25-06 loaded, ready and handy when Mr./ Mrs. Coyote makes a mistake. Plus, a crafty rac- coon is messing with my mind and my $79,900 - 417 N Douglas shelled corn container Comfortable old style brick bungalow! Enjoy the beauti- and my live trap. I’ve ful evenings swinging on the got the shelled corn front porch swing. This home in a half-barrel with a has beautiful hardwood floors piece of 3/4-inch ply- and woodwork throughout. On wood on top, weighted the main floor is a living room, dining room with a built in chi- down with a chunk of na cabinet, 2 bedrooms, a full rock. The coon learned bath, and kitchen. to knock the plywood off, plus trip my live trap from the outside and reach through and eat the bait. So, I thought I’d outsmart Mr. Coon and I up- ended a slightly-larg- $54,900 - 249 W H er-in-diameter plastic, Cute ranchette! On the main former-liquid-protein floor is a spacious living room, kitchen with a dining area, 2 container over the corn bedrooms with beautiful hard- barrel. Next morning wood floors and a full bath. The the plastic contain- partially finished basement has er was off the corn 2 non-conforming bedrooms, and the live trap wuz family/rec room and a laundry sprung. area. So, I put a lot of weight on the plastic Quail Ridge container the next Properties - night and fixed the live trap where it couldn’t NEW HOME be tripped from the building lots on outside and the only the edge of town, way in wuz through the close to the entrance. Next morning the live trap contained Eagles Pub and a huge possum. The Golf Course. next morning the trap contained a skunk. (Continued on page 32) (Continued from page 32)

April 5, 2017 Page 33 (Continued from page done, they stood back, with loaders, buckets, Screen Masters do- 32) Bet that became an looked at it and Sven forks to load and, un- nated the printing on Fencing Fencing awkward moment for sez to his brother, “You load hay, fence-build- the shirts. There were PIPE FOR SALE: the FFA’ers. know sumpthin’ Olie? ing supplies). It wuz all many other donations 2 & 3/8in., 2 & LODGEPOLE *** I t’ink I liked it bet- donated by local farm- made by caring rural 7/8in, all other PRODUCTS CO. At the risk of of- ter ven it vas still in ers, farm supply stores, folks. sizes available, 30 YEARS fending the Norwegian t’box!” and feed companies. There wuz a goodly EXPERIENCE delivery available. Unrivaled Politically Correctness *** They were escort- amount of coverage of Call Monty Tivis. service & police department, My hat’s off to mem- ed by the Missouri this Good Samaritan 806-363-6640 quality, here’s a joke: bers of the Misemer Highway Patrol to the event on social media, HEREFORD, TEXAS corral poles, Years and years ago, family at Mt. Vernon, Kansas and Oklaho- but nary a peep on the ------buck fence, Olie and Sven, broth- Mo., for the assistance ma state lines and got national media. Guess posts, FENCE PIPE CUT western rail, er bachelor farmers, they garnered for the to drive by the truck it wuz too busy trying INTO POSTS rough sawn went into town and victims of the recent scales. Oklahoma state to bring down the gov- Delivery Available/ lumber and bought a new top-of- wildfires in the Great troopers took over the ernment. Load Discount. wood fence the-line Buick Road- Plains. The informal escort to the Oklahoma *** 620-767-2907 stays. 307-742-6992 master station wagon. report I received is that and Texas panhandles I’m over the weight COUNCIL GROVE, KS. They brought it home, Cody Misemer and his and Colorado. limit with this column. www.lodgepole ------products.com parked it in front of the friends put together a Cody Misemer’s Have a good ‘un. YODER FENCE-WE garage, got a crowbar convoy of 40 trucks to wife Heather and some BUILD PASTURE ------and a hammer and pro- haul hay, fence posts, other farm gals sold at FENCE AND Hedgeposts ceeded to remove all of wire, feed, machin- least 400 T-shirts for CORRALS. the wood trim from the ery (like skid steers, $10.00 to raise recov- 785-305-1736 620-465-2493 ------sides of the new car. post drivers, post ery funds for the fire INSURED After they were hole diggers, tractors victims. Mt.Vernon Want a quality pasture fence at a price that makes sense? Quality Auctions Every Wednesday! Fencing 620-931-8404 No Buyer Fees! ------ONLINE AUCTIONS www.bigiron.com STEEL POST: 2inx8ft posts., $8.00; 2 7/8in. x8ft. $10.00; 4 1/2in.x8ft., 20.00. UNRESERVED ONLINE AUCTION 918-225-2810 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2017 Construction 1,129 ITEMS SELLING! 2014 John Deere W235 Windrower; 2013 Case IH Magnum 340 MFWD Tractor; 2011 Challenger MT765C Tracked Tractor; ASTRO BUILDINGS 2010 New Holland CR9070 Combine; Agricultural, Commercial, 2006 Spra-Coupe 7650 Self-Pro- Residential Barns, Garages & Facilities pelled Sprayer; 2008 John Deere 9630 Financing Available! 4WD Tractor; 2011 John Deere 8345R AstroBuildings.com 402-239-4689 MFWD Tractor; 2008 John Deere 7550 KANSAS Self-Propelled Forage Harvester; 2005 ------International 9900i T/A Truck Tractor; CRC OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY, 2005 Kenworth T 300 Feed Truck; Buffalo, Oklahoma, 2005 Caterpillar TH330B 4x4 Telehan- specializing in commercial dler; 2007 Volvo XC 90 4X4 SUV; 2008 doors of all sizes, for existing Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Pickup; 2008 building and new John Deere 9770 Combine; 2001 Case construction. Free Estimates. IH SPX4260 Self-Propelled Sprayer; 580-727-5009 Combines (6) - Combine Headers (14) crcok.com - Tractors (67) - Trailers (42) - Trucks/ RV's & Campers Pickups (33) - Planters (22) - Sprayers 2014 COACHMAN Camper Trailer, (14) - Disks (17) - Floaters (2) - Rakes 24ft. bumper hitch, 12ft. slide out, (17) - Drills (16) - Plus Much More! very, very nice, $15,000. SCAN THIS QR CODE TO VIEW THIS 620-654-7413 AUCTION ON YOUR PHONE OR TABLET! Garage Sales KFF Museum, Time to sell your equipment! May 6, 8-5, FIRE EQUIPMENT, 1301 Call Today! 1-800-937-3558 S Broadway, Wichita (Continued on page 35) (Continued from page 34)

Page 34 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 Recent grant spurs Kansas 4-H’s effort to inspire kids to college MANHATTAN, Kan. and career readiness Readiness Initiative, State University since initial $10,000 grant. better lives, as opposed – A program designed mentoring program in and focused on helping 2015. Mestrovich Seay She said that in to 16 percent of White to help under-represent- Seward County with stu- youth and families in said, with help from research with Hispanic respondents. But, just 2 ed or at-risk youth in dents at South Middle southwest Kansas. Kansas State University, and other non-White percent of non-Whites Kansas find their way to School in Liberal. The college visits the program provid- populations in south- have a bachelor’s degree college has been given “This program start- focus on exposure to ed busing, overnight west Kansas, “there was compared to 18 percent a vote of confidence ed small and now it’s science, technology, housing and meals a 14 percent increase of White respondents, from the National 4-H becoming sustainable engineering, agricul- to the students while in respondents who said and in fact 61 percent Council. with the 4-H Youth Fu- ture and mathematics they were visiting the that having an educa- of non-White respon- Aliah Mestrovich tures grant,” Mestrovich (STEAM), she said. The campus. tion will help my family dents do not have a high Seay, a Kansas 4-H Seay said. “We can now youth also get a chance Debra Bolton, an live a better life.” school diploma. specialist for new continue these efforts to to meet with representa- extension specialist in “Education is a priori- “When we were inter- audiences, said that expose kids to a whole tives from academic and family and consumer ty for these families, but viewing families, they the 4-H program in new world, with so administrative depart- sciences in southwest qualitatively we found talked about their inad- Seward County recent- many opportunities.” ments, learning more Kansas, has been con- that they experience equacies in being able ly received a grant for Mestrovich Seay said about such things as ducting multi-lingual more barriers to gaining to support their kids $57,000 to continue that the program began financial aid, taking the studies with individ- access to education,” with school, meaning building a program that in 2015 with a $10,000 SAT or ACT, and more. uals and families in Bolton said. financially, academical- has given more than grant from Kansas State Some of the youth at that region for the past She cited data that ly and socially, so they 100 middle school stu- University’s Center for South Middle School eight years. She pro- indicates that 54 seemed less involved,” dents in the southwest Engagement and Com- were among those who vided data based on percent of non-White Bolton said. “Some of area an opportunity to munity Development have attended events at 751 surveys and 130 populations say that the superintendents and visit a college campus – (CECD). It was called Dodge City Community face-to-face interviews having an education principals we talked to most of them for the first a College and Career College and Kansas that helped to land the would help them to live (Continued on page 35) time. In January, Kansas 4-H launched a college

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------1940 IH 40 Tractor with Loader. 913-215-1118 ------1955 Massey Ferguson 65 tractor, gas, starts and runs, PTO works, 3 point needs repair, good rubber, been shedder. $1,950. 620-672-6807 ------1944 Farmall, H series, PTO, runs, looks good, $1800 or best reasonable offer. 316-308-4636 ------Small 3pt. equipment for truck farm. 10 items Call 620-463-7533 (Continued on page 35) (Continued from page 34)

April 5, 2017 Page 35 (Continued from page students will gain ex- next College and Career 34) saw this as a sign perience in leadership, Readiness Day on April Antique Farm Machinery Antiques & Collectibles Antiques & Collectibles that the parents don’t help plan programs, and 20. ANTIQUE Farm antiques and BEAR BLESSINGS care about their chil- prepare for college.” “We need to continue PULLING collectibles Sat Antiques - Hidden dren’s education. There The Seward Coun- to support youth in find- Tractors: 1952 Apr 22nd Winfield Treasures, Vintage was a huge contrast of ty pilot program will ing a road map beyond Super W9, gas, Fairgrounds Collectibles, ideas.” continue through the high school, to college $5,000 obo; 1941 620-262-7296 Retrieved Antiques, Vicky Yorio is the site end of this year, and and beyond,” Mestro- UMM, $3,500 WINFIELD and an occasional coordinator for the 4-H will be dependent on vich Seay said. “The ------obo; 1950 44 ‘Homemade’ Youth Futures pilot pro- additional funding. events that we held with Massey, $4,000 ‘75 PONTIAC CONVERTIBLE Cookie! Monday gram at South Middle Mestrovich Seay said at the CECD grant were obo. least two other counties highly successful, based Excellent through Saturday, School. She conducts 580-626-4582; weekly lessons focused are already expressing on the positive respons- Condition Rebuilt 10 a.m. to 5 580-542-8559 on college readiness, interest in 4-H Youth es from youth and fam- Transmission p.m. 620-669------and works to pair men- Futures, and hope to ilies. Kids are saying, $9,500 8997, 14 S. Main, tors with each middle secure funding to begin ‘I like the engineering For Sale: 1962 580-334-5626 HUTCHINSON. school student. their own programs session’ or ‘I like learn- John Deere 4010D ------Like us on “I’m trying to create soon. ing about things.’ Tractor. Good 25 years Facebook. !Shop positive, attainable The $10,000 grant “There are so many condition and tires. experience!! Fine Local Downtown $8,000. antiques and Hutchinson! goals focused on aca- through the university’s opportunities out there collectibles. Top 785-827-8696 ------demic achievement and CECD office ends this if they can find a tangi- price paid for 1 citizenship,” said Yorio, year. Dodge City Com- ble road map to college. item to estates. 1962 Corvair, whose class includes munity College and the And with these pro- Call Chris for 2 door, red, all 35 students, many of K-State Research and grams, they are finding prompt & courteous original, new tires, whom do not currently Extension office in Ford that.” offer. Will Travel. runs well, $5,250. speak English. “These County will host the 316-841-2080 785-738-2174 ------Vintage stoneware crocks 3 gal./$75 and 5 gal./$100, red writing. 913-297-4304. ------SALT CITY COIN introduces new website: saltcitycoin.com. Your destination for coin and currency collectibles. Also visit us at 326 N Main St, Hutchinson, Ks. 620-662-9888

Cars April 7 & 8 2017 92 Buick Roadmaster, 125K, $3000. Kingman Activity Center 620-770-1343 ------2001 Buick Park Kingman, Kansas Avenue, good condition. $2500. 620-654-7413 ------Friday, April 7 2003 Jeff Gordon car, 3.8 V6, 82,000 Equipment 9:00 AM actual. $6,950. 316-640-3921 ------**Special Equipment Sale on Friday, 1:00 PM** 08 Ford Focus SE, 103,000 mi, Harness Sale, Immediately following equipment $4,000. 620-664-9023 days, 620-465-2747 home. ------Saturday, April 8 1974 Ranchero 500, no rust, AC, 103,000 actual. Horses & Mules, 12:00 Noon $5,850. 316-640-3921 Note: Only horse & mule related items will be sold. ------2014 Ford Focus Buggies, wagons, horse drawn equipment and harnesses. SE, 4 cylinder All horses & mules must have Coggins & Health papers and must go automatic, 82,246k, $7,750. through Sale. Must have good halter & lead rope. 316-621-0383 wedelandsons.com ------NO BARN TRADING NO DOGS ALLOWED 2010 Chevy Cobalt LT, Automatic, 4 Rodney Bergkamp, Arlington, KS 67514 door, 148,610k, 620-538-2333 or 620-727-1853 $2,975. 316-621-0383 Russ Brown, Topeka, KS 66617 785-286-3006 wedelandsons.com ------Page 36 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 Cars Trucks Trucks Trucks Tax refund advice: Save some, spend some 2008 Pontiac Grand 1977 Chevy 3/4 2008 Ford F-350, 2006 Chevy Linda Geist, Writer, than found money, says Prix, Automatic, 4x4 350 4SP road Regular Cab, Duels, Avalanche, 2wd, University of Missouri Andrew Zumwalt, per- 4 door, 143,965k, ready. 110,600k, $7,450. automatic, Extension sonal finance specialist $4,900. 913-215-1118 316-621-0383 135,732 miles, Income tax refunds are with University of Mis- 316-621-0383 ------wedelandsons.com $7,750. ready to roll out. Uncle souri Extension… wedelandsons.com 2016 T660 KW ------316-621-0383 Sam sends Missouri- For tips on how to put wedelandsons.com ------500HP Paccar, low 2008 Ford ans an average income your refund to good ------2007 Mercury miles. Extended F-450 XL, 6.4L 2006 Ford F-250, tax refund of $2,612, use, and for informa- Grand Marquis LS. Warranty. $125,000 Powerstroke Diesel, 4wd 6 speed, according to IRS data. tion on free tax prepa- V-8 Automatic, 620-747-0756 153,65k, $9.975. automatic, You might want to hold ration services, see 110,998k, $2,975. ------316-621-0383 5.4L V-8, 150k on to some of that cash. the full version of this 316-621-0383 74 Chevrolet wedelandsons.com $5,750. Refunds are wages article at http://missou- wedelandsons.com Grain Truck, ------316-621-0383 you earn throughout rifamilies.org/features/ ------25,086 miles, Mitsubishi wedelandsons.com the year and should be financearticles/cfe96. 2007 Chevy Malibu 350 engine, runs, Raider, Crew ------thought of as hard- htm LT, Automatic, $3,000. Cab, Automatic, 2005 Ford F-450 earned money rather 144,700 miles, 316-393-5454 128,578k, $5,975. XL, PowerStroke $3,450. ------316-621-0383 6.0L Diesel, 92 316-621-0383 1994 Ford F150, wedelandsons.com Flatbed, 73,093k, wedelandsons.com 30,000 actual ------$7,975. ------miles, $13,500/obo 2002 F350; 4x4; 316-621-0383 2007 Cadillac 316-683-9739 Flatbed;. wedelandsons.com DTS, heated ------620-664-2394 ------seats, automatic, 143,400k, $4,975. 316-621-0383 wedelandsons.com ------Real Estate Auction 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, Automatic, 166,509k, $1,650. 316-621-0383 0000 Huffman Road, Kechi, KS 67067 wedelandsons.com ------2004 Hyundai Block A, Lot 1, Lot 3, Lot 4 and Lot 5 Sonata, sunroof, Southwest corner of K254 and Woodlawn automatic, 175,516 miles $1,850. Friday, April 7, 2017 @ 12:00 NOON 316-621-0383 wedelandsons.com ------Light Industrial Lot 2002 Ford Focus, 4 Lots for sale on the north side of Huffman road (paved) and all border the busy 5 speed, 136,957 miles, $1,975. HWY 254. Lot sizes range from 2.44 to 3 acres. An excellent location for your business 316-621-0383 and interstate sign-age will help you stay busy! Stor-Mor storage has completed con- wedelandsons.com ------struction on the south side of the road and they are generating traffic. Vacant lots on 1991 Ford NW corner of this intersection have been sold. NE corner is being developed. Don't Thunderbird, V-6 Automatic, 71,537 miss this chance to be in a hot spot! Gas service is in the area and could be extended. Miles, $1,475. *Deed restrictions on each lot will prevent construction or operation of a storage fa- 316-621-0383 wedelandsons.com cility*. Incentives may be available from the city and other entires if you research and ------apply. City approval will be required for drainage plan, business type and structures 1933 FORD VICKY, to be erected. Please check with the City of Kechi and/or County to verify all informa- Fiberglass Street Rod, Factory body/ tion, estimate costs and get all approvals. frame, $11,500 OBO, TERMS & CONDITIONS: Real Estate: $5,000.00 Non-refundable down 316-648-7511 payment per lot due day of auction with the balance due at closing with PARK CITY no financing contingencies. Lot 1 will be offered and sold alone. Lots 3, ------4 and 5 will be offered individually, then together. Property sells in “as is“ WE BUY CARS, condition with no warranties or guarantees. Prospective buyers are urged TRUCKS & VANS to use “due diligence” and to complete all inspections before auction me. running or not, Title Insurance and closing fee will be split 50/50 between Buyer and Seller up to $1000. with possession given at me of closing. Specials range from $42 to $49 per Must have title. month/lot. Current taxes will be prorated to the day of closing. Specials for Broadway Truck water service are estimated between $140-$180/month/lot and will begin & Auto, 8159 N in 2018. Buyer Broker participation of 3%. Agents should register their Broadway, Valley clients by Thursday, April 6, 2017, 12:00 pm. Center, KS. 316-644-2241 Please contact Riggin & Company at (316) 773-3535 for a bidder packet or visit our website at www.teamriggin.com for additional information. We look forward to working with you! *All bidders will be required to register at the Auction.

2016 Ford Edge **Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed material. Titanium 4dr SUV $26,900 Sale by Order of: 19,000 miles. RIGGIN AND COMPANY REAL ESTATE TEAM - (316) 773-3535 - www.teamriggin.com The Car Shoppe Eden’s Property 1409 W. Crawford St RUSTY RIGGIN, BROKER - (316) 633-3535 - [email protected] Salina, KS Management, LLC 785-823-8334 MORRIS YODER, AGENT/AUCTIONEER - (620) 899-6227 - www.morrisauctions.com thecarshoppe.org Seller April 5, 2017 Page 37 family members were church approached every day at 5 AM and Intermittent Irony: Teenage Mission Trips laid to rest with a the Rector and of- had to end our days by During her Spring Church of England” of straight shot to heav- fered to sponsor me noon due to the strong Break, my oldest early colonists, it was en above. The “wine on a mission trip to heat and bright sun- granddaughter, Oliv- not until 1698 that our glass” shaped, center Puerto Rico. This light. That afforded us ia, went on her first church was founded aisle, freestanding, generous member of many memorable trips church mission trip. by a congregation of triple decked pulpit is our congregation, U.S. to the rain forest, El I am looking forward Episcopalians, Hugue- the only one like it in Senator Claiborne Yunque, sight seeing to seeing her this nots and Quakers. The America. Quite a few Pell had, just one year in San Juan and mi- weekend and hearing membership grew to of us took turns play- before, originated and raculous views of the all about it. This got large for the original ing hymns every night sponsored the Basic glowing water of the me remembering my building, so the pres- at 5 PM for the entire Educational Oppor- Phosphorescent Bay mission trip when I ent day church was Intermittent Irony town on the church tunity Grants, to offer on evening boat trips. I was 15. This was the built in 1726. By Lisa Meitner bells. Every evening financial aid for higher ate my first turtle filet year that I was “pres- Many youth group I played the carillon I education. Many of us, and had a rather old, ident” of my church members served as building down. These was so afraid of playing or our children, have toothless man in the youth group at Trinity Tour Guides for this individual walled spac- the wrong note, which, benefited by what we village where we stayed Episcopal Church in one of a kind building. es provided warmth sadly, I must admit now call a Pell Grant. offer the local priest 20 Newport R.I.. The We proudly explained for each family during happened more times Repairing a Christian chickens for my hand year was 1974 and that individual families cold winters. It was than I prefer to remem- School and building in marriage! This was a my friends and I were paid for and designed also said that the own- ber. a new tennis court for solid week of hard work very active in many all the different shape ers of the pews owned Due to the good the children of that and wonderful mem- aspects of this histor- and sized individual the air above and the fortune of holding that parish in Puerto Rico ories. I can only hope ical landmark. Due to doored pews to help ground below, under youth group position, was hard, but fun that Olivia has made the resistance for “the keep the cost of the which many original a parishioner of our work. We would start many new friends and wonderful memories of her own. Trucks 2004 GMC Real Estate Auction 2500 HD, 4x4, Automatic, 6.0L V-8, 186,878k, 556 S McCandless Rd, Andover, KS 67002 $6,900. From Wichita east on E. Kellogg/US 54 E, turn right on S McCandless Rd (Just past the Andover YMCA) 316-621-0383 wedelandsons.com ------Saturday, April 8, 2017 @ 12:00 NOON 2004 Ford F-150, The Property will be open 1 hour prior to Auction for viewing. Crew Cab, 4x4, 5.4L Automatic, 143,087k, $7,450. 3 BR/2 1/2 BATH on 1.3 ACRES 316-621-0383 wedelandsons.com Spacious, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 2 car garage, plus ------2004 Chevy 2500 detached 4 car garage on 1.3 acres. Master Suite has large HD, 4x4, Long Bed, walk-in closet, open floor plan with master bathroom in- 6.0L, 166,465k, $6,260. cluding Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower with bench, separate 316-621-0383 toilet room and two vanities. Hardwood flooring, Jenn-Air wedelandsons.com ------downdraft range and breakfast nook are a few of the extras. 2004 Ford F-250, This property has a large basement for storage or potential Powerstroke 6.0L Diesel, Long Bed, finished area. Lots of Room for you (inside and out) and close 160,682k, $6,250. to the YMCA complex. 316-621-0383 wedelandsons.com Great Floor Plan on Beautiful lot with Trees! ------2000 Chevy TERMS & CONDITIONS: Real Estate: $5,000.00 Non-refundable down payment due day of auction Silverado 1500, with the balance due at closing with no financing contingencies. Property sells in “as is“ condition Regular Cab, Automatic, with no warranties or guarantees. Prospective buyers are urged to use “due diligence” and to com- 187,015k, $2,900. plete all inspections before auction "me. Title Insurance and closing 316-621-0383 fee will be split 50/50 between Buyer and Seller with possession giv- wedelandsons.com ------en at "me of closing. 2016 taxes were $3,215.48 and current taxes 2008 Cummins, will be prorated to the day of closing. Buyer Broker participation of 4x4, Crew Cab, 3%. Agents should register their clients by Friday, April 7, 2017, 12:00 Short Bed, 154,000 mi; $18,500. pm. Please contact Riggin and Company Real Estate at 620-899-2652 (316) 773-3535 for a bidder packet or visit our website at HUTCHINSON ------www.teamriggin.com for additional pictures and information. DOT DRIVER PHYSICALS certified medical examiner We look forward to working with you! Dr. Steve Gould *All bidders will be required to register at the Auction. DC **Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed material. 126 N Main Cheney, KS 67025 REFERRED BY CHERI KOEHN WITH KELLER WILLIAMS SIGNATURE PARTNERS 316-542-3400 call for appt. RIGGIN AND COMPANY REAL ESTATE TEAM - (316) 773-3535 - www.teamriggin.com Sale by Order of: Mon-Fri 8-5 RUSTY RIGGIN, BROKER - (316) 633-3535 - [email protected] Charles & Martha after hrs. and weekends available MORRIS YODER, AGENT/AUCTIONEER - (620) 899-6227 - www.morrisauctions.com Hanson call first. (Continued on page 39) (Continued from page 38)

Page 38 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 dramatic difference.” tension/2017Cattle- Study: Combining ear tags, implants stimulates cattle growth The injectable im- mensDay-2-24-2017. MANHATTAN, separately in stocker animal. “And after you nine pounds of live plant provided about pdf. An audio inter- Kan. – A Kansas cattle grazing for 90 remove the cost of the weight, and those with 10 weeks of control for view with Blasi on State University study days, those animals products, you’re still two ear tags gained 12 horn flies, and a single K-State Research has shown that cattle increased live weight several dollars ahead.” pounds. ear tag provides about and Extension’s producers can improve gain by 15 or 16 The university’s The newer study eight weeks of protec- Agriculture Today their profits and add pounds. work was a follow-up tested the use of ear tion. radio show is avail- another layer of safety But when the to an earlier study tags and an injectable Growth implants are able at http://www. for their herds by treatments were used in which researchers growth implant called used in beef produc- ksre.k-state.edu/news/ using ear tags in com- together, “our gains looked at the effec- Long Range, a product tion systems through- radio-network/agto- bination with growth were incredible,” Bla- tiveness of ear tags in that was not known out the United States day-mp3/032717-bla- implants. si said. reducing horn flies, previously to be a de- to increase growth si.mp3. Beef cattle special- “We were picking which slow cattle’s terrent to flies. Blasi efficiency and stimu- Blasi also will be ist Dale Blasi said up 30 or 40 pounds growth due the stress and his colleagues late the development talking about this using the two treat- of live animal gain and resulting energy used a digital camera of lean muscle. study at the Beef ments reduces horn relative to doing one loss they cause. and software to count The research was Research Roundup, flies, a nuisance that or the other alone.” Ear tags contain in- flies in a field where presented recently taking place April 20 costs the U.S livestock Though the actual secticides that reduce cattle were grazing. at Kansas State Uni- at the Western Kansas industry approximate- benefit to producers’ the fly populations “What we observed versity’s Cattlemen’s Agricultural Research ly $1 billion in losses profits will vary, at a and allow the cattle to was a significant Day and is avail- Center in Hays. For each year, according price of 70-80 cents graze stress-free. The decline in the number able online at www. more information on to a recent study from per pound, Blasi said K-State study showed of flies compared to asi.k-state.edu/re- that event, visit www. Oklahoma State Uni- the added value could that cattle with one ear another product,” he search-and-extension/ wkarc.org. versity. be about $25 per tag gain an additional said. “There was a beef/research-and-ex- The Kansas State University study showed that when us- ing the two treatments

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Kansas State Fair- The Kansas Menno- FESSIONAL RESTO- org or contact Angie Tee- grounds, Hutchinson nite Relief Sale, April RATION, RARE ‘41 DV ter at 620-327-4434. Kansas Mennonite 7 & 8, offers 24 hours Case, ONLY 100 Built, KMRS begins at 4 Relief Sale schedule of bidding on quilts and ‘47 H IHC Restored, ‘28 p.m. Friday with food Friday, April 7 vehicles and tractors, Chevy Coupe, ‘62 Ford service in all buildings 4 to 8 p.m. Feeding purchasing crafted items, F-600, ‘01 Mercedes including Feeding the the Multitude in Cotton- activities for kids and E430, Multitude, featuring wood Court; food service enjoying a variety of ‘05 4 WD Chevy Russian-German and in other locations foods at the Kansas State Trailblazer LS, 80K, ‘02 Swiss Mennonite foods, 4 to 8: 30 p.m. Kid’s Fairgrounds, Hutchinson. Honda Accord LX, ‘99 in the Cottonwood Court. Activity Building opens, The event’s purpose is to Olds Alero, ‘04 Starcraft, Auction items open for view auction items, and raise funds for Mennonite ‘08 Dixon SPEEDZTR viewing at 4 p.m. along sale of priced items Central Committee—a with blade attachment, with the sale of priced 5 p.m. Silent Auction world-relief organization ‘09 Kymco 125 cc, (4) items. The Silent Auc- bidding opens offering relief, develop- Catered Smoked Pork tion opens bidding at 5 6 p.m. General Auc- ment and peace programs Chop meal for up to 25 p.m. in Sunflower South tion begins in Sunflower in 58 countries. people by Keith’s Foods, and General Auction North Building The KMRS features tools, antiques, and starts Friday at 6 p.m. five diverse auctions, various hand-crafted in Sunflower Building Saturday, April 8 childrens’ activities, Mennonite furniture and North. The sale continues 7 to 10 a.m. Breakfast International and local children’s toys; a Silent on Saturday with break- served in Cottonwood crafts, a cafeteria style Auction featuring a sin- fast service starting at 7 Court meal served Friday gle night stay at Champi- a.m., sale of priced items 8 a.m. Sale of priced and Saturday feature on Ridge Inn, Kingman, at 8 a.m. and the Silent items begins traditional Mennonite four greens fees tickets Auction reopens bidding available, for information programs and history. 8 a.m. Run for Relief foods and more. Around and carts at Sand Creek at 8 a.m. while the Gen- and fees contact the fair MCC works along- at Rice Park 70 Kansas Mennonite, and hand-crafted items; a eral and Quilt auctions office at 620-669-3600. side local churches 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brethren in Christ and kids’ auction on Saturday start at 8:45 a.m.. The Mennonite Central and communities in Silent Auction in Sun- Amish congregations at 10 a.m. in the Pride of weekend concludes with Committee mission state- more than 55 countries, flower South Building join together—utilizing Kansas Building; and a the Surplus Auction in ment (www.mcc.org) including Canada and 8:45 a.m. to an all-volunteer staff–to Surplus Auction. Sunflower South starting MCC (mcc.org), work- the United States, to mid-afternoon Quilt and organize, donate items Also being sold (pre- about 2:30 p.m.. ing in partnership with carry out disaster relief, General auctions and funds to make the priced) are International The sale is the second local agencies throughout sustainable community At Meadowlark Build- sale possible. In 2016, (fair trade) and Kansas largest annual event the world, is closely mon- development and justice ing: Over 200 quilts and KMRS donated $620,000 craft items, 1,000 garden scheduled at the Fair- itoring the impact of the and peace-building work related items—pieced, to MCC—donation total plants, souvenirs, baked grounds. food crisis and formulat- in the name of Christ. appliquéed, embroi- is a combination of sale foods, cheeses, hams, All are welcome to at- ing appropriate respons- MCC also seeks to build dered. proceeds, MCC Ride for and sausage. The chil- tend the sale. Admission es. MCC has a long his- bridges to connect people Relief and other dona- dren’s activity building and parking are free. For tory of addressing issues and ideas across cultural, At Sunflower Building tions to KMRS. includes 9-hole mini golf more information visit relating to food security political and economic North: General auction The five auctions and various inflatables the sale website at www. and food injustices. MCC divides. including vehicles, are the Quilt Auction, donated by Inflate-O- kansas.mccsale.org or food programs include MCC relies on the tractors, antiques, hobby featuring around 200 Fun, Inc., Inman, for all like KMRS on Facebook direct food assistance, support of Mennonite items, furniture, tools hand-crafted quilts and ages—all located inside at Kansas Mennonite water projects and agri- and Brethren in Christ and more. quilt related items (see the Pride of Kansas Relief Sale; or contact cultural supports. MCC churches to provide com- 10 a.m. Kids’ Auc- quilt gallery at www. Building. Traditional Jim Robb, KMRS Chair, also works with commu- mitted, energetic work- tion in Pride of Kansas kansas.mccsale.org); the Mennonite and Amer- at 620-345-7142, info@ nity groups and govern- ers, financial support and Building General Auction features ican foods also served kansas.mccsale.org, or ments to advocate for just prayer for this worldwide 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. a New Hustler Raptor SD throughout the fair- Becky Blough, publicity trade and fair economic ministry. Feeding the Multitude donated by Excel Indus- grounds. chair, at 620-747-0558, policies. Go to MCC.org begins in Cottonwood tries, Inc., ‘51 Massey A 5K Run for Relief publicity@kansas. to learn more about MCC Court; meal service also Pony Restored, RE- is scheduled Saturday mccsale.org. at other locations STORED ‘54 John Deere morning at 8 a.m. at Rice Over-night camping is Weekend Specials Friday, March 24 MEIER TAX SERVICE 3/22 Smothered Chicken Breast

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Weekend Specials Friday, March 31 Transplant Solutions and Sidedressing3/29 Catfish Transplant solutions are mild fertilizer solutions that are applied to newly transplanted vegetables and flowers. Transplant solutions are also called starter solutions or root stimulators. Early-season plants not Saturday, April 1 given a transplant solution often develop a purplish tinge to the leaves caused by a phosphorus defi- Chicken Parmesan ciency. Surprisingly, the soil may have plenty of phosphorus but plants often have difficulty taking up 6803 w. hwy. 61, hutchinson nutrients in cool soils. The starter solution places soluble nutrients near the roots so the plants get off to Open Mon.-Sat. 620-662-2554 a good, strong start. 6 am-8 pm www.dutchkitchenrestaurant.org Transplant solutions (root stimulators) are available for sale but it is also possible to make your own transplant solution from a fertilizer that contains more phosphorus than nitrogen or potassium such as a 5-10-5, 10-20-10 or 11-15-11. Mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of one of the above fertilizers in a gallon of water several hours before use. The fertilizer won’t completely dissolve but enough will go into solution to get Weekend Specials plants off to a good start. Use about 1 cup of transplant solution for each transplant. Sidedressing is a fertilization done after the plants are established. A fertilizer containing primarily Friday, April 7 nitrogen is used to keep plants growing and productive. Nitrate of soda (16-0-0) is often used4/5 at the rate Chalupa of 2 pounds fertilizer per 100 feet of row. More commonly available lawn fertilizers such as a 30-3-3, 29- 5-4 or something similar can also be used but cut the rate in half. Be sure any lawn fertilizer used does Saturday, April 8 not contain weed preventers or weed killers. Jalapeno Pork Chop Note that most fertilizers weigh about 1 pound per pint of product. We have a sidedressing sheet avail- 6803 w. hwy. 61, hutchinson Open Mon.-Sat. able that lists crops, rate of fertilizer application and timing of application(s) for many common vegeta- 6 am-8 pm 620-662-2554 bles as well as annual flowers. The sheet can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/j2ggaa6 (Ward Upham) www.dutchkitchenrestaurant.org Weekend Specials Friday, April 14 4/12 Grilled Salmon Saturday, April 15 Smothered Chop Steak 6803 w. hwy. 61, hutchinson Open Mon.-Sat. 6 am-8 pm 620-662-2554 www.dutchkitchenrestaurant.org Weekend Specials 4/19 Friday, April 21 Pork Roast Saturday, April 22 Steak Fingers 6803 w. hwy. 61, hutchinson Open Mon.-Sat. 6 am-8 pm 620-662-2554 www.dutchkitchenrestaurant.org April 5, 2017 Page 43

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Wanted Wanted Wanted Food Food WANTED : 18.4R x WANTING TO RENT WANTED: BEST Pizza, CUSTOM 38 or 480/80R38 more farmland. junk cars, farm machinery, old Sandwiches, HOG/RABBIT tractor tire(s). Barton, Stafford, combines, tractors, implements, etc. Desserts The PROCESSING NOW. Pawnee and Reno 40% or more Counties. Kansas. also catalytic converters, alum wheels, Second Table Daily FOR INFO PHIL tread. Call or txt Paying TOP radiators, aluminum pipe. Specials NISLY. 316.215.4816. DOLLAR. Scrap License #16-010370. 620-465-2321 620-960-2673 Goessel 620-282-0004. 316-650-7482 ANDALE YODER HUTCHINSON SALINA BUILDING SYSTEMS COMPLETE Auctions LIQUIDATION 601 S Broadway, Salina, KS Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:00 am Weigand Auctions -Obtaining maximum value for your agricultural land, residential, AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is a large auction with lots of equipment featuring (2) JCB 508-40 personal property, or commercial real estate. Loadall telescoping boom rough terrain lift trucks, Kubota mini excavator & tracked skid steer less John Rupp, ALC or than 5 years old & low hours, JLG telescopic man lift, Caterpillar backhoe, other skid steers, trucks Terry Rupp, ALC & trailers. The power tools are quality tools from Hilti, Milwaukee & DeWalt. Everything was well (316) 262-6400 J.P. Weigand maintained and in good condition. & Sons, Inc. www.WeigandAuctions.com ROLLING STOCK EQUIPMENT (SELLS AT NOON): (2) 1993 & 1997 JCB 508-40 Loadalls ------Telescoping Boom Rough Terrain Lift Trucks w/cab * 2005 Daewoo forklift propane/gas combo fuel w/white non-marking pneumatic tires * 2013 Chevrolet 2500 HD crew cab pickup w/Rawson- AUCTION Koenig service body Vortec engine * 2011 H&H XL Series 21 ft V-front enclosed tandem axle cargo/ EVERY FRIDAY at 5pm jobsite trailer with rear ramp/door & curbside door (interior wired for lights, work counter, shelves & equipment hooks) very nice * 2004 JLG telescopic boom lift mod.460SJ dual fuel propane/unleaded 101 W. 29th N. • Wichita, KS gas man lift 46 ft platform height, outreach 39 ft, platform capacity 600 lb * 2012 Kubota U35 Super Furniture, Appliances & Series 2 diesel mini excavator 204 hrs has float angle blade * 2012 Kubota SVL 75 diesel tracked Misc. items skid steer 427 hrs w/6’ toothed bucket * 1986 Caterpillar back hoe w/7’ bucket * 1991 Case 1845C Uniloader diesel skid steer w/6’ sand bucket * 1997 New Holland L565 diesel skid steer w/forks * Check web site weekly for 1995 Ford F800 20’flatbed truck gas * 2014 P.J. car hauler tilt bed tandem axle trailer * HD tandem complete listing. axle/dual wheels tandem axle flatbed trailer w/beaver tail & monster ramps * 2001 Ford F-250 XLT www.PalmerAuction.com Super Duty extended cab pickup 7.3 diesel * 2003 Ford F-250 XL Super Duty crew cab pickup w/ Bud Palmer Auction Stahl service body * 2003 Chevrolet 2500 HD crew cab pickup w/Knapheide service body * 1997 (316) 838-4141 W-W 16’ x 8’ cargo/job site trailer tandem axle (2nd one very similar expected by sale day) * Joy mod. D185Q3 trailer mounted air compressor John Deere industrial diesel engine * (2) Genie GS-3246 electric scissor lifts * Mayville 2033 electric scissor lift * 12’ x 6’6” tilt bed single axle trailer * Lincoln Electric Weldanpower mod.225 G7 trailer mounted welder w/Twin II 16hp engine & tool box * (2) 16’ tandem axle utility trailers loaded with concrete forms (trailer & forms sell separately) * Auction Sat Apr tandem axle skid steer trailer * job site trailer on mobile home frame * Fruehauf Carter semi-trailer 22nd Winfield job site trailer * Fairgrounds Farm

OTHER EQUIPMENT: * Land Pride skid steer forks * Kubota 6’ bucket * 5’6” bucket * 18” backhoe antiques collectibles bucket * 7’6” bucket * (50+) scaffolding sections w/cross braces & levelers * (44) aluminum walk 620-262-7296 boards for scaffolding * 12’ boom * 13’ fork mount spreader bar * 20’ x 4’ work platform * (3) WINFIELD fiberglass stepladders 12’ * (5) fiberglass & aluminum extension ladders 24’ – 40’ * twin tank gas powered air compressor w/Honda 5.5 hp engine * Mikasa plate compactor w/B&S engine * ------unknown plate compactor w/Tecumseh 5 hp engine * Norton Clipper concrete saw w/Honda 13 Big auction Sat Apr hp engine * Soff-Cut GS-400 aluminum body concrete saw w/Honda engine * Allen pressure 29th Large estate washer w/Honda GX120cc engine * Campbell Hausfeld pressure washer 6.5 hp * Globe safe 42”w x 30”d x 70”t (used as flammable cabinet, would make great gun safe!) * DeWalt mod.7790 Winfield fairgrounds contractors radial arm saw w/lectrostop * skid steer post hole digger w/18” & 12” augers * Whiteman 9:30 620-262-7296 power trowel w/Wisconsin Robin engine * Delta 10” contractors table saw * Craftsman 10” jointer * Duracraft mod.45161 16-speed drill press * 16’ x 40” workbench w/Multiquip rebar bender & foot WINFIELD control * 15’6” spreader bar * 4’ x 6’ workbench * 300,000 BTU propane space heater * propane ------heater * shop vacs * work lights * mop bucket * asstd fans & blowers * 2 gas, electric concrete APRIL 20, 2017 - vibrators * 2 wheel barrows * (5) HD moving carts * barrel stand * sprayer * car ramps * panel cart * gas & electric water pumps & hoses * (2) Jobox tool boxes * 160 ACRES NESS COUNTY LAND - POWER TOOLS IN CASES: FEIN slugger concrete drill * (3) 3/4” socket sets * MAX RB395 9.6v SELLER: SANDRA cordless rebar tying tool *Marksman mod.RL-60B laser level w/remote control * Bostitch pneumatic finish nailer * Porter Cable Hinge Butt Template kit * Hilti TE 70-ATC Combihammer * Hilti TE 16-C rotary hammer drill * Hilti DXA41 power driver * Hilti TE 800 AVR demolition hammer * Hilti TE 72 rotary hammer drill * (3) S. GAONA - 202 Milwaukee Sawzalls * Bosch mod.1530 right angle drill * Hilti TE 7 rotary hammer * Milwaukee angle grinder * Hilti SMI 55 screw gun magazines * Milwaukee Sawzall WEST SYCAMORE * (2) Hilti DX A41 power drivers * Milwaukee 18v ½” impact wrench * Hilti TE 15 hammer drill * Hilti SF 151-A cordless hammer drill * Hilti TE 7-C rotary hammer * NESS CITY Hilti TE 15 hammer drill * Senco pneumatic nailer * Hilti angle grinder * Hilti TE 6-C hammer drill * Hilti foam applicator * Hilti TE5 hammer drill * Hilti UH650 hammer drill * Milwaukee HD Sawzall * Hilti DX-A41 power driver * Hilti SF151-A cordless drill *Hilti angle grinder * Porter Cable Bammer cordless (fuel cell) nail gun * Poulan carrauction.com Pro Classic PP4218AV chainsaw 42cc 18” * cases of Paslode coil nails * 10” 12” 14” Hilti cutoff blades for drywall, steel, concrete * ------APRIL 18, 2017, POWER TOOLS NOT IN CASES: (2) DeWalt 12” power cutoff tools * Hitachi 12” power cutoff tool * (3) Skilsaw worm drive circular saws * Makita miter saw * Makita chop saw * Stihl gas powered portable concrete saw * Fastenal 12” compound miter saw * B&D angle grinder * Milwaukee angle grinder * Hitachi pneumatic framing FARM EQUIPMENT nailer * Paslode pneumatic framing nailer * (3) Paslode pneumatic coil nailer * Bostitch pneumatic coil nailer * (12) Hilti & Milwaukee drills * (5) Kett metal cutters - SELLERS: * (2) DeWalt ½” impact wrenches * Olympic fasteners power tool * DeWalt mod.D28700 14” chop saw * (4) DW290 & (5) DW292 DeWalt ½” impact wrenches * Milwaukee & DeWalt ½” drills * Homelite Super XL chainsaw * McCulloch PM610 chainsaw * DALE & PHYLLIS RICHARDSON HAND TOOLS: (15) come-a-longs * snow shovels * dust mops * push brooms * squeegees * hoes * scrapers * post hole diggers * pullers * picks * mattocks * post - 157 NE 80TH driver * sledge hammers * transits & tripods, sight sticks * floats * poles * pullers * edgers * hooks * concrete kneeboards * spades * shovels * bolt cutters * large wrench sets * welding gauges, valves, torch tips * welding pliers * cable clamps * tin snips * sockets * tape measures * C-clamps * battery tester * bolt cutters * AVE STAFFORD carrauction.com MISCELLANEOUS: Large lot steel framing * asstd steel door frames * (3) 8’x 4’ skylights * (2) 10’ radiant heaters * approx. 40 steel & fire rated commercial doors ------* several rolls insulation * asstd windows * bolt bins * (2) pallets of extension cords * pallet of lift straps * pallet of purloins * pallet of anchor bolts * asstd I-Beam hoisting clamps * pallet of welding hoses/gauges/torches * fall protection harnesses * fall protection lanyards * respirators * face shields * snap ties * steel cables * APRIL 15, 2017, high work safety line stanchions * SHOP & TOOLBOX

Plus much more not listed or pictured. LIQUIDATION - MONTEZUMA MFG. INC. - FOR LATEST UPDATE AND PICTURES GO TO WEBSITE 29502 12 ROAD MONTEZUMA, www.soldbywilson.com carrauction.com ------UPCOMING AUCTIONS APRIL 11, 2017 - FARM EQUIPMENT SALINA BUILDING SYSTEMS REAL ESTATE 200-208 E Pacific, Salina, KS - SELLER: GREG Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 6:00 pm THOLE, 481 NE View sale bill with pictures on our web site. 70TH STAFFORD MINNEAPOLIS REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL carrauction.com PROPERTY ------414-416 W Second, Minneapolis, KS Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:00 am LARCOM AUCTION Real estate, tools, vehicles, personal property. SERVICE NOW Watch our web site for sale bill. BOOKING CALL TO BOOK YOUR FARM, HOUSEHOLD, AUCTIONS. OR MACHINERY AUCTION! Any announcement made the day of sale takes precedence over any printed matter. 316-377-0522 (Continued on page 47) (Continued from page 46)

Page 46 Rural Messenger April 5, 2017 visited the City Square our bus took us to the I remember: There’s “no place like home!” in the middle of town, English Channel and then we loaded onto The terrorist’ epi- stop at the gate and we first German supper. which we reached by the ferry and crossed sode in London a cou- would see the welcome I had a salat and the walking through a over to England, also ple weeks ago made face of our oldest air- men had some kind of store building. Inside viewing the White me remember the trip man grandson get off sausage. Afterward we the square, people Cliffs of Dover. Once we made to Europe in and head for the front caught a taxi to drive were on foot only and in England, we again 2001. It was the year door. us several miles out to it reminded us of a boarded the bus and of our 50th wedding He was a very the village of Speicer farmer’s market. There arrived late morning anniversary and our “take-charge” person where our apartment were fruit stands as in London, England. oldest grandson John and soon had us on was located. The well as stands sell- They gave us a tour Edward had just en- the bus with all our military allowed us to ing old books. At of the city so we listed in the Air Force. luggage, heading back rent it at a very rea- one point, a group of could see London His first tour of duty By Doris through the German sonable rate as long German singers gave Bridge, Big Ben, the was to be in Spang- Schroeder countryside to the as no other American a short program. We two-Decker buses and dahlem, Germany. He American Airbase of military needed it. felt like we were in a I Remember Buckingham Palace. was a bit apprehensive Spangoleum. Our grandson was on “dream world!” We all got off so about going so far from know what they were After checking in a week’s leave and Each weekend the we could observe the home. His dad, who thinking. at the Air Base of- stayed with us a week, military had buses changing of the guard was in the Army as a Hubby and I found fice and leaving our renting a car and available to take the at the palace. After it chaplain, checked it a waiting area near the luggage, we hurried driving us around the military and their had started, the rain, out and was told it was glass front of the air- through the misty German countryside. families to different of course, came down an honor to serve at port and settled down rain to the German One of the side trips parts of Europe for a in torrents. I had that location. to wait for the Amer- food restaurant on was to the oldest town very nominal fee. On (Con- At any rate, JE told ican Military Bus to the grounds for our in Germany, Trier. We our first weekend trip tinued on page 47) us he would love for us to fly out to visit him while he was there. We thought it over…our grandson would show us around and we’d always wanted to go to Europe at least once in our lives. After all, some of our grandpar- ents came from Ger- many and we wanted to visit it at least once. To top it off we had almost enough miles saved up on our Amer- ican Airlines card. Besides, our grandson would be our guide. All systems were GO and we eagerly packed our bags and boarded the plane to Frankfort, Germany. We arrived at the airport as scheduled and as our grandson had instructed; we were to wait for him to arrive on the mil- itary bus. Of course, it seemed to take forever as we waited. We were in a strange airport that did not look even remotely familiar, among people who spoke another language and observed completely different customs than we. Ev- ery waiting area was clouded with smoke as I looked around, unlike our airports in the States. I tried smiling at some of the women with their faces cov- ered except for their 2010 Haybuster eyes, but they kept #2650 bale looking straight ahead, processor, like new always following behind their husband, and not doing any talking. I realized they do not enjoy the freedom we have and felt bad for them. Still it was a little frighten- ing since we did not (Continued on page 47) (Continued from page 46)

April 5, 2017 Page 47 (Continued from page trials and tribulations 46) brought my um- we have had going Auctions Services Services Services brella but neither on in America, it is APRIL 08, 2017 NEED RYE PULLED Buying/Hauling of my men did (they by far the best place - ANTIQUE RICHARDSON TREE FROM WHEAT? Autos; Trucks didn’t want to carry to be in this world! TRACTORS SERVICE CALL US AT and Tractors in them). We watched the Tree Removal, Through these many & FARM 620-200-8407 or any condition proceedings in a very Trimming, Stump years in the U.S., I IMPLEMENTS - 620-388-0124. within 15 miles of tight threesome to say am so thankful to be Grinding &, Pasture SELLER: Clearing, Firewood. WE HAVE A Hutchinson. the least! an American citizen. CHARLES SHARPE, Licensed/Insured/ DEPENDABLE CREW 620-665-4040 Later, we waited in It is also here where I 840 AVE N CHASE, Free Estimates. TO DO THE WORK. the rain for our bus to also became a future Marcus R. KANSAS, 67524 ------come at the appoint- citizen of Heaven by 620-727-1267 Miscellaneous Charles Was an Tree stump ed place. We looked believing and asking HAVEN Avid Collector grinding. Any size Miscellaneous over a huge pavilion Jesus Christ into my for Many Years. of stump. Call Troy 40’ Grade A Steel where they seemed life. Some day, when This is Your Juanita’s Tax Svc for free estimates Cargo Containers to be getting ready God calls me to come, Opportunity to Add at 620-960-1659. $1600.00 in for something. “Yes.” I will say “There’s no to Your Collection. The Tax Insured. BURRTON KC. $2100.00 They said “tomorrow place like home!” carrauction.com ------in Solomon we are going to have Doris loves to hear Place ------CRITTER GETTER Ks. 20s’ 45s’ a riot against Saddam from you and can be 210 E 6th Little Bull Wildlife Nuisance 48s & 53s’ also Hussein!” reached at dorisschro- South Hutchinson available Call Of course, we were [email protected] Auction and Sales & Damage Control, Co. Onsite or Tues-Fri 10-6 gophers & moles 785 655 9430 thankful to get back to Saturday 10-2 or go online the American Base af- Online Auctions too! NADC Booking Auctions 620-665-5651 #152-2011. to Chuckhenry. ter our long trip back com for pricing, to Germany. I will Now! Rod 620-543-2649 316-683-2855 BUHLER availability & tell you more about Freight estimates. Europe in my next littlebullauction. ------com/ AGAPE ------column. Ivory Beaded Even with all the ------ROOFING & Ag Lime, CONSTRUCTION. Wedding Dress; Rock, Sand, Roofing, windows, Size 14; $200 OBO and Dirt siding, & guttering. Includes heals Licensed & Insured. 7 1/2M OBO Work Call 620-845-6696 620-583-0360 316-807-8650 Augusta, KS Real Estate Auction Coming Up... Services Saturday, April 22, 2017 10:00 A.M. Held on the Land BELL PEST Located at the Intersection of CONTROL, LLC Blanchard Ave. and Andre Road Termite - Silverfish - Roaches & The S.E. 1/4 of 23-23-9 of Reno Spiders Selling: FREE ESTIMATES Co. Kansas Bud Brown- State Licensed & Insured 160 Acres M/L of recently expired C.R.P. 620-663-4013 ready to go to work. This one would make a HUTCHINSON great recreational tract as well as unlimited ------potential for pastureland. Take a look and be Amazing Grace ready to come to the auction and Bid! Thrift- 209 W. Moser Trust, Sellers Main- Monday 12-5 Wednesday 12-6. 620-727-2357 Pretty Prairie ------Custom Swathing and Baling * Joshua Wood 316-680-0510 MS Skid Steer Attachments

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