Beef Fest Speaker Offers Advice for Preventing Cattle Thefts

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Beef Fest speaker offers advice for preventing cattle thefts By Donna Sullivan, Editor weight calves that bring “It’s not that widespread, we a livestock handling back- “Thieves are thieves be- $1500 add up to a good don’t have hundreds of cases ground, and that drug use is cause they’re lazy. They night’s work, even if they across the state,” he contin- probably the biggest con- want to make money without only end up getting three or ued. “So people say, it’s not necting factor. “They have working for it,” asserted four in the trailer. He said a big deal. But if it’s your ten some kind of livestock expe- Kendal Lothman, the former the most common weight head, it’s a big deal.” rience and they have some Kiowa County sheriff who is being reported stolen is 500- Lothman said that in kind of want or need to fund now the Special Agent head- 600 pounds and ten is the many instances, the cattle ing up the Livestock and most common number taken. thieves could be people with Continued on page 3 Brand Investigation Unit in the Kansas Attorney Gener- al’s office. High cattle prices the last couple of years have triggered a resurgence of what would have one been considered a problem of the Old West – cattle rustling. A report released recently indi- cated that in Texas alone, $5.4 million of cattle were stolen last year. Lothman said that he currently has 23- 24 open cases of cattle thefts in Kansas. Speaking at WIBW Radio’s Beef Producer’s In- Kendal Lothman ad- formation Seminar at the dressed cattle producers Flint Hills Beef Fest, Loth- at the annual Flint Hill man gave cattlemen advice Beef Fest, offering advice for preventing cattle thefts on how to avoid becoming from occurring, and what to a victim of cattle theft and do if they suspect they’ve what to do should it occur. been a victim. It could be said that cattle “Price is driving cattle are the new scrap iron when thefts,” he said. “Cattle theft it comes to theft in rural is no different than any other areas. “Scrap iron was high,” property crime we deal with Lothman pointed out, “It’s in law enforcement. The big down right now, but cattle difference is, if I break into prices are up, so we’re see- your shed and I steal your ing a switch from people that tools or anything else, I’m would be stealing scrap iron, going to get pennies on the they move to cattle because dollar when I go to sell it. it’s a lot better market and When I steal your cattle, I’m they have a lot better oppor- going to get fair market tunity to make some money.” Checking cattle regularly, branding them, locking gates and being aware of suspicious activity, along with early re- value.” He pointed out that a 6-7 porting of possible thefts, were amont the tips Lothman gave at the Flint Hills Beef Fest. Ram Ag Youth Roundup draws crowd to promotional event

By Lucas Shivers Beneath a big top canopy tent at the Manhattan Com- mission Company, the Ram Ag Youth Roundup showcased five FFA chapters with 350 stakeholders on August 20. “We work to build grass- roots support for FFA and youth in agriculture,” said

Members of five area FFA chapters including Rock Creek, shown above, benefitted from the Ram Ag Youth Roundup held at the Manhattan Commission Company on August 20. Photos by Rachel Shivers Scott Marsh, Roundup team and raise awareness with a leader. blend of national and local Since 2010, these events sponsors.” A large crowd gathered to enjoy a steak dinner and hear from the FFA chapter mem- connect sponsors, industry Illustrating their commit- bers as well as representatives from the sponsoring companies. leaders and local patrons ment to American agricul- chapters and students who raffles and promotional give- We hope to get the fresh with high school youth ture’s next generations, na- are doing incredible things,” aways. “We want to give faces of our students in front across the country raising tional sponsors including said Chris Zamarripa from youth in the agriculture in- of older generations.” over $350,000. The Manhat- Ram Trucks, Case IH and Great Bend, who facilitates dustry a leg up and support FFA officer teams from tan Roundup benefitted local Bayer Animal Health collab- the Roundups. “We offer a them in several ways,” Za- each chapter introduced their FFA chapters from Onaga, orated with local organiza- full steak dinner and spread marripa said. “We under- members and shared updates Manhattan, Wamego, Blue tions like Schram Chrysler, for everyone.” stand school budgets are not on their community service Valley and Rock Creek. KanEquip and veterinarian In addition to featuring always the largest for these projects, supervised agricul- “These events draw on Dr. Tom Taul. FFA students, the event programs, so we hope to tural experiences (SAEs) and major community support to “The Roundup events showcased new company highlight donations and opportunities to cast a vision rally for the future,” Marsh rally both financial and com- products with presentations, ways to build relationships. said. “We hope to advocate munity support for local FFA Continued on page 3 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:13 PM Page 2

Page 2 Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 manufacture 316,000 Boeing the company and the prod- also costs more in packag- Support companies that 737 airplanes. uct. ing. use packaging most effi- Figures like that make Convenience, marketing Another contributing fac- ciently. Avoid buying dis- my head hurt, not to men- and profit come with a price tor is the desire for conven- posable items, such as non- tion the harm to our planet. – additional waste for this ience food. You know, that refillable razors, alkaline And the irony of this? nation’s landfills and the processed, tasteless food batteries, etc. Recycle. Buy It’s estimated the global rest of the globe. In this you can pop out of your in bulk. Reuse shopping food packaging industry is country and other wealthy freezer, microwave and eat bags and buy only recycled worth approximately $115 nations, a decrease in the in a jiffy. products. billion a year and growing size of households has re- Encouraging sustainable Change comes with per- 10-15 percent each year. sulted in more people pur- packaging requires changes sonal responsibility and the It’s Up To Me As the amount of packag- chasing smaller portions of not only in our lifestyles but ability to look in the mirror ing increases, so does waste food and that means more in our habits. and say, “It’s up to me.” By John Schlageck, cling organization in north- and environmental costs, packaging. While it’s only a start, as John Schlageck is a lead- Kansas Farm Bureau ern California. not to mention the added A higher living standard consumers we can buy more ing commentator on agricul- Any idea how much pack- In this country, plastic costs to consumers. The around the globe has also local product that is better- ture and rural Kansas. Born aging we throw away in represents roughly one- plastic bottle containing resulted in the desire to ac- tasting, has less of an impact and raised on a diversified every household across the third of municipal waste. your favorite soda or the quire and eat “exotic” foods on the environment through farm in northwestern Kansas, United States? Fifty to 80 percent of the lit- aluminum can that holds from other lands. Trans- reduced transportation his writing reflects a lifetime The volume of plastic ter collected from roads, your favorite brew costs portation of such food and costs and supports our local of experience, knowledge and waste and packaging parks and beaches and 90 more than the cola or beer. the ability to keep it fresh economies. passion. amounts to approximately percent of floating marine On average a beer can or 75 billion pounds per year, litter is plastic. bottle costs five, six, seven, Kansas awarded nearly $300,000 STEP Grant according to the Butte Envi- During the last decade, maybe ten times the cost of ronmental Council, an edu- Americans wasted 7.1 mil- the beverage. The same is Kansas has received a kets for Kansas agricultural world.” cation, advocacy and recy- lion tons of cans – enough to true for sodas. It depends on State Trade and Export Pro- products,” stated Kansas The STEP Grant will be motion (STEP) Grant of Department of Agriculture used to help businesses $296,533 from the U.S. Small secretary Jackie McClaskey. begin exporting for the first Business Administration “Kansas had more than $4.9 time or to grow their exist- (SBA). The Kansas Depart- billion in agriculture ex- ing exports. The Kansas ments of Agriculture and ports in 2014.” STEP team will focus on Commerce will partner to “Trade is critical to the several areas to accomplish leverage the grant funding health of the Kansas econo- this goal. It will facilitate to promote exports. my,” Kansas Commerce in- export training for small “Kansas has a proud and terim secretary Michael and medium-sized enter- rich tradition in agriculture Copeland said. “The STEP prises through seminars and understands that the in- Grant will allow us to con- and courses. The team will ternational market is the tinue to support the efforts also provide exhibition op- key to growth of the indus- of the great businesses in portunities at international try. This grant will allow us our state to grow and ex- trade shows and support for to explore emerging mar- pand in markets across the participation in international trade missions. In ad- Parenthood is a never- ending really heard was something about dition, the grant will pro- adventure into the unknown. We white spots in your meat. The man- vide market entry support through the U.S. Commer- hope our kids are paying attention ager left after a ten- minute discus- cial Service’s expertise and and that they follow our example sion with the 4-H’ers and all re- programs. (when it is a good example). Most of turned to normal. The STEP program is a the time, as a parent, you never As soon as everyone was in the pilot export initiative to know if what you are telling them or vehicle for the ride home I started to make matching-fund awards to states to assist small busi- showing them is sinking in. Howev- quiz them about what was going on. nesses in entering and suc- er, just when you think they aren’t Tatum said that she had noticed ceeding in the international paying attention, they do something that the special was a prime rib en- marketplace. The program’s to make you proud. chilada and this prompted her to objectives are to increase Last weekend I had the privilege wonder what quality grade the meat the number of U.S. small businesses that export and to serve as the coach for our county Chili’s served was so she asked their to increase the value of ex- 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes team. waitress. Of course the waitress had ports by small businesses. The Kansas 4-H Livestock Sweep- no clue and the manager was called STEP activities are man- stakes is a weekend of four state in. The manager told Tatum that the aged and provided at the competitions; livestock judging, meat was Grade A to which Tatum local level by state government organizations. The meats judging, livestock Skillathon told her that Grade A was not an op- program is managed at the and livestock quiz bowl. Each of the tion. national level by the SBA’s four competitions determines who This started a discussion of beef Office of International will represent Kansas at the nation- quality grades with the manager and Trade. al championship contest and team all of my meats judging team joined Detailed information about how Kansas business- and individual awards are given. The in the lecture. Now the white spots es may apply for funding counties and districts that have in their meat comment made sense. through the STEP grant will teams in all four competitions are el- The manager seemed to listen and be available soon. igible for the Sweepstakes award take in the information put forth by based on the cumulative finishes in the kids. I listened to what the kids all four contests. It is a great week- told her with a great deal of pride. It end and one of my favorites of the is one thing to learn the information year. needed to judge meats but it is an- Saturday’s schedule is a grueling other thing to share that information one. The day started at 7:30 a.m. and promote beef using it. with registration followed by the live- I would guess many of us adults stock judging contest, Skillathon would have never given a moment’s and preliminary round of the quiz thought about what the quality bowl. This meant no time for a break grade of the meat we were eating in and outside of lunch, no food. When a restaurant was, let alone ask the we finished with the preliminary wait staff. We probably would also round of quiz bowl it was 8:30 p.m. not have taken the time to educate and most of my team was convinced the manager about quality grades or that they might starve to death with- why they were important. Shame on out immediate intervention. It was us, we should all be so proud of our determined that we would go to beef that we want others to under- Chili’s posthaste. stand the product we produce and We were seated at Chili’s at a not waste the chance to provide that long table and, of course, parents at education. one end and kids at the other with a I told the kids just how proud I couple of empty chairs in between. was of them and how impressed I Soon both ends of the table were lost was that they had not only learned in conversation, waiting for the food the information but were able to and to arrive. When the food arrived the willing to share it. They had seen an near-dead teens seemed revived and opportunity to promote the beef they energized very quickly. all raised and seized that opportuni- GRASS & GRAIN (USPS 937-880) Toward the end of the meal I ty with gusto. Maybe they had paid The newsweekly for Kansas and southern Ne- braska, published each Tuesday at 1531 Yuma looked down to see the manager attention all along. Later on Tatum (Box 1009), Manhattan, KS by Ag Press, Inc. talking to my daughter and the rest told me she was going to start asking Periodicals postage paid at Manhattan, Kansas. of her teammates. I have coached the same question at all the eating Postmaster send address changes to: Ag Press, youth for a long time and the ap- establishments that she ordered 785-539-7558 Box 1009, Manhattan, KS 66505. Subscription — $79 for 2 years. $43 for 1 year, pearance of a manager at your table beef in. So if you or someone you Fax 785-539-2679 includes sales tax. Outside Kansas, $50 for 1 is rarely a good sign and my atten- know is a wait staff in a restaurant Editor — Donna Sullivan year, $93 for 2 years. tion immediately focused on the end serving beef, you have been warned. [email protected] MEMBER OF of the table. Quickly I realized we Tatum will put you on the spot and Associated Press — Advertising Staff — were not going to be asked to leave you will get educated. Steve Reichert www.grassandgrain.com so I watched from a distance. All I [email protected] 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:13 PM Page 3

Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 Page 3 Register now for the Eastern Ram Ag Youth Roundup draws Kansas Grazing School Sept. 9-10 Cattle prices have been very positive for Rotational Grazing, Matching Animal crowd to promotional event quite some time. With this in mind, farmers Needs to Pasture Production, and an Over- Continued from page 1 The Roundup team or- strate the latest implements. and ranchers should maximize the poten- view of a Crabgrass and Teff Research Plot. ganizes more than 60 “There are so many ben- tial of their grazing and pasture lands. One Discussions will involve in-pasture, for future careers. “Agri- culture is so important since events a year in 12 states. efits that agriculture brings method to get the most out of your land is hands-on learning opportunities, including The Kansas sites included to our country, and this through Management Intensive Grazing determining forage availability and allocat- all food stems from it,” said (MiG). This method utilizes temporary fencing pastures. The fencing and watering dis- Peyton Boyd, Roundup or- Manhattan, Paola and Sali- event highlights lots of ing to section pasture land into smaller and cussions provide time to view and evaluate ganizer from Abilene, na. ways we can do something more manageable areas, causing grazing an- different types of equipment. Texas. “Youth today are the Mark Neff, local event to make a positive differ- imals to utilize more of the available forage Adult learners are the target audience future of agriculture to keep sponsor from Kanequip in ence,” Neff said. “Agricul- in a given area. for the Grazing School. Registration is $50 our industry alive.” Wamego, brought out ture is why I stuck around If you would like to learn more about for the first person from a farm or ranch and equipment to help demon- Kansas and do what I do.” these concepts, join us for the Eastern includes proceedings, snacks, and three Kansas Grazing School. The school will be meals. Additional persons from the same held September 9-10. Registration is locat- operation are an additional $25 each (in- Proclamation will mark September as ed at the Allen County Fairgrounds and cludes snacks and three meals). Registra- hands-on exercises will take place on the tion will be limited to 35 farms on a first- “Preparedness Month In Kansas;” Sept. 14 Allen Community College Farm. come basis. Send registration information A collaboration of speakers from K-State by August 31 to Southwind Extension Dis- is Kansas Preparedness Day at the State Fair Research & Extension, Natural Resource trict, P.O. Box 845, Iola, KS 66749-0845. A Conservation Service and University of Mis- printable registration form and flier is To remind Kansans of ous state and local agencies, Hutchinson Fire Depart- souri Extension will present on several available at www.southwind.ksu.edu. Ques- the importance of being pre- along with community emer- ment, Hutchinson Police timely topics related to rotational grazing tions may be directed to Chris Petty, South- pared for severe storms, gency response organiza- Department, Hutchinson and the implementation of MiG. Topics to be wind Extension District agent, [email protected] floods, wildfires and other tions, will be providing dis- Reno County Emergency covered may include: Grazing Arithmetic, or 620-223-3720. emergencies, Gov. Sam aster preparedness and Communications, South Pasture Watering Resources, Fencing for Brownback will sign a public safety information, Hutchinson Police Depart- proclamation Aug. 28 desig- as well as displaying emer- ment, Kansas Search and nating September as Pre- gency response equipment Rescue Dog Association, Beef Fest speaker offers advice paredness Month in Kansas. and drawings for prizes will Salvation Army, Community “Preparedness isn’t just be held. The displays will Emergency Response Team, for preventing cattle thefts for tornado season,” said be set up near the Adminis- Reno County Emergency Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, the tration Building at the south Management, Reno County Continued from page 1 said. “Even if it’s a piece of the world is changing and adjutant general and direc- end of the fairgrounds Health Department, Reno a habit they can’t afford,” he notebook paper thrown on we have to be a little suspi- tor of the Kansas Division of across from Gate #1. County Sheriff’s Depart- stated. your dash, just some kind of cious if something is differ- Emergency Management. Sept. 14 is also Dillon’s ment, Reno County Volun- According to Lothman, mark to help us put the pic- ent in our area.” “We face the potential of Dollar Day at the Fair; ad- teers Organizations Active the thieves will look for easy ture together.” If you suspect you’ve natural or manmade disas- mission is $1 or free with a in Disasters, National Of all the things that can been a victim of livestock ters every day. But if you Dillon’s card. Weather Service, and the targets. “They might not be have a disaster kit in your Agencies and organiza- Federal Emergency Man- the smartest cookies in the aid in finding stolen cattle, theft, Lothman emphasizes home and your car, and have tions participating in the agement Agency. jar, but they’re going to do Lothman stresses the prac- the importance of reporting formulated an emergency Kansas Preparedness Day During Preparedness their homework,” he said. tice of branding them. “I it early. Waiting for a day or plan and practiced it with event include the Adjutant Month, the Kansas Division Adding, that they’re going to know there are a lot of pro- two to see if they turn up your family, you’ll be better General’s Department/ of Emergency Management go out and look in the pas- ducers out there that don’t only puts the investigation at prepared to meet whatever Kansas Division of Emer- is reminding the public to tures and see where there are brand, but it’s still the best a disadvantage. “If those cat- comes your way.” gency Management/Kansas take part in its monthly on- cattle. Are there pens set up, way to identify them. If I tle are stolen tonight, I guar- As part of Preparedness National Guard, Kansas De- line "Preparedness Chal- are they accessible where have ten head of five-weight antee you they are at a sale Month, the Kansas Division partment of Agriculture, lenge" at www.ksready.gov. they can get to them? Do black steers that get stolen barn in the next two days,” of Emergency Management Kansas Department of Additional information on and they don’t have brands, Lothman said. “As mobile as and first responder agen- Health and Environment, disaster kits and family pre- you feed your cattle, do you cies across the state invite Kansas Highway Patrol, paredness can be found at cake them? Can they get how am I supposed to find everything is today, I can the public to the Kansas Kansas Department of www.ksready.gov and www. these cattle up into the pen them? They get hauled to a steal your cattle at 10 o’- State Fair in Hutchinson on Transportation, State Fire ready.gov . and get them loaded? “A lot market and put in with clock tonight and by the time Monday, Sept. 14 for Kansas Marshal, Kansas Citizen of times they’re going to use somebody else’s black five- you discover it the next Preparedness Day. Numer- Corps, American Red Cross, your own pens to load your weight steers. I can’t tell the morning, they can be two cattle,” he pointed out. difference and it’s hard to states away. Getting on the “Even if there’s only a cou- make a case on that. If case quickly is crucial in an ple of panels or an old set of you’ve got your brand on the investigation.” corrals that are falling down side, there’s no question.” Lothman says that once a and you would think there’s He added that brands act report comes in, they put out no way anyone could load as a deterrent, as thieves will a missing or stolen livestock something out of there, they bypass branded cattle and report and coordinate with can do it. If they have a target those without brands the Brand Department. The blowout and most of them instead. sale barns will catch it if leave, it doesn’t make any Although he acknowl- they’re reported and have a difference. As long as they edges the inconvenience, brand. get two or three head in the Lothman also recommends Preserving the crime trailer, that’s a pretty prof- locking gates. It’s not fool- scene is also important in an itable night.” proof, because if they have a investigation. “Because we Preventing cattle thefts set of bolt cutters, they’ll are dealing with a product involve things that people still get in. But referring that we can’t identify easily, should really be doing all the back to the thieves are lazy what we can gather at a time anyway, Lothman said. comment, he believes a crime scene is important,” he Checking livestock on a reg- locked gate will be enough said. “And it gets destroyed ular basis is important, be- to stop someone who would quickly in a livestock envi- cause the sooner a possible have to go steal a set of bolt ronment.” He said often theft is discovered, the more cutters to proceed. “Any- thieves will back up to pens, potential leads Lothman has thing you can do to deter load the ten head or so, then to go on. “A weekly head them from entering your leave 30 or 40 in the pen count would be wonderful property, you want to do,” he with the gate wide open. The because that gives me a time said. rest of the cattle get out, run- frame,” he said. “Sometimes Awareness is another key ning over and destroying the that’s the most precious in preventing, or at least re- footprints and tire tracks that thing you can give an inves- porting cattle thefts in a were left. The producer gets tigation. It gives me a lot bet- timely manner. “It’s easy to a call that his cattle are out ter chance of finding them.” get into a routine and not pay and when a few are missing, Lothman said that if he attention,” he said. “These they just figure they haven’t knows a theft occurred in a people do their homework, found them yet. “It puts you certain week’s span, he can they will get your routine behind in the reporting time- look at sale barn records as down and know when you frame, because you don’t well as any video footage feed.” think they’re stolen,” Loth- from businesses in the area Sharing information man said. that might show trucks and among neighbors and other In the event a producer trailers that could have been producers in the area can believes they have had cattle involved. But since most also be helpful. “That’s the stolen, the first step is to call video systems only save the stuff you need to be talking local law enforcement, who footage for a week or so be- about when you’re having will then get in touch with fore recording over it, there coffee in the morning,” he Lothman. is a very short window of said. Strange vehicles in the Lothman admits that his time to look at video evi- area are the kind of thing success rate is not that great. dence, making a timely re- that needs to be reported to “We’re dealing with a lot of port crucial. law enforcement. “Police cattle that aren’t branded or Record-keeping is also yourself, look out for your the timeframe is too far out. important; dates you put the property and your neighbor’s You keep chasing and chas- cattle in the pasture, cattle property,” he said. “You hate ing and hoping you get to the that have been doctored and to suspect everybody of end of it.” death losses. “It doesn’t have being a thief or everybody is to be a huge spreadsheet,” he doing something wrong, but G&G 9-1 pgs 4-5.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:33 PM Page 4

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Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 Page 5 Let’s Hear It For Watermelon! Harnessing The Healthy Power Of Coffee Full of Health Benefits For You (NAPS)—A few cups of syrups and sugars—the re- ful pick-me-up can quickly with Isagenix, a leading By Cindy Williams coffee a day may do much sults were clear. A cup of turn into a high-calorie global health and wellness Meadowlark Extension more than fuel that early- joe can have a very health- concoction.” company. 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However, better 400 million cups of coffee actually help support and sleep, insomnia and other the ripest watermelon, tly but firmly press to re- look for one that feels and more well-designed per day, making the U.S. protect mental and physi- risks. But in moderation, it move excess water. You research is now telling a the leading consumer of cal well-being. can absolutely provide a heavy for its size and has should stop just when much clearer story, one coffee in the world, ac- The healthy power of safe and satisfying boost a yellow spot on the bot- you feel the watermelon that has coffee enthusiasts cording to the National coffee is a welcome de- for your brain and body,” tom where it rested on begin to crunch. celebrating. Coffee Association. Glob- light for millions. It not said Suk. the ground. Brush the watermelon Helping shape this ally, the total is estimated only tastes good, it can So now millions can Nutritional speaking, lightly on both sides with sharper picture have been between 1.5 and 2 billion also be good for you. So enjoy their daily dose of watermelon is 92% water olive oil. Grill over high eye-opening reports by the cups daily. much so that it is emerging coffee while simultane- and only contains about heat until grill marks U.S. Dietary Guidelines “Today’s science now as an integral part of ously drinking to, and for, 40 calories per cup. It’s a have formed and the Advisory Committee re- shows us that coffee can healthful living. their health. For more in- good source of vitamins melon is slightly soft- leased just this past year. be quite healthful, and “The right type of cof- formation about the A and C. It’s also one of ened, about 5 minutes. 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Closed Sat. & Sun For the past few days I 216 South Fourth have been working on Manhattan, KS grilling recipes and so I THE ANNUAL had to share this one 785-776-1193 with all of you. You may Luck of the Irish not have thought about grilling watermelon but Proudly Celebrating 60 years here it is and I hope you TOYSHOW enjoy it! Grilled Watermelon LABOR DAY of Serving The Grass & Grain Family 8 slices seedless water- Monday, September 7, 2015 Watch the first issue of every month, as we will continue melon (1-2 inches thick) to feature vintage clippings like the ones below 2 tablespoons olive oil 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Sea salt CHAPMAN HIGH SCHOOL Fresh ground pepper MULTI PURPOSE ROOM 1968 How to cut watermelon 400 West 4th, Chapman, Kansas The year was 1967: wedges Proceeds go to FFA Scholarships Cut the watermelon in Sponsored by The Chapman FFA Alumni half, place cut side down on the table, then cut into slices, about 1-2 inches thick. 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Page 6 Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 like…into a blaze whenever Thinking Smith would the two met.” shoot, Thurman spurred his Roundups were regular- horse, driving it against ly held during the open Smith's mount at the same range days to gather cattle time Thurman quickly drew that had wandered from his pistol with his right their own range. By 1883 the hand. With the pistol low big roundups were coming and in front of his stomach to a close. Most of the outfits Thurman pulled the trigger. had fenced their range and “The bullet entering stray cattle were about to Smith's head about half an become a rarity. The 1883 inch to the rear and about roundup was one of the last an inch below the lobe of big Cherokee Strip the right ear, and coming roundups. Dominion had set out near the left ear.” up a camp at Buzzard’s Smith dropped from the A Shootout on the Range Roost, a popular stopping saddle. Thurman wanted to When Abilene opened up Pool, Eagle Chief Pool, W. H. place along the Western Cat- make certain that everyone in 1867 as a cattle market for Campbell, Texas Land & tle Trail to Dodge City. Al present knew Smith had the trail herds coming out of Cattle Company, Dominion Thurman rode into the Do- drawn his pistol. He called The grand champion market steer at the Ottawa Coun- Texas the floodgates were Cattle Company, Kollar minion’s empty camp late in his men to look over Smith’s ty Fair was shown by Weston Schrader. Bobby Streck- opened. Cowboys drove mil- Brothers, Day Brothers and the day September 1, 1883. body and the pistol lying on er judged the event. lions of cattle into Kansas the New York Cattle Compa- As the Dominion crew was the ground. When everyone on their way to ranches, ny;. out on the range, Gaston was satisfied, “They then all feedlots, and packing plants The Dominion Cattle Smith was the only Domin- rode away leaving the body to feed a hungry nation. Company was a Canadian ion man in camp. Smith was there.” It was over as quick- South of the Kansas border company operating under sitting on his horse talking ly as it began. That fateful drovers passed through the the Box T brand. Dominion’s with cattlemen from other day has long faded into the ESTATESUNDAY, SEPTEMBER AUCTION 13 — 9:30 AM Cherokee lands reserved for range was well watered with outfits when Thurman ar- past. Gaston Smith and Al 2110 Harper Dg. Fairgrounds — LAWRENCE, KS the tribe after its forced re- Wolf Creek running through rived. There were five or six Thurman ride no more ex- JEEP tage spring-horse; 12 piece moval from the ancestral the middle. To the east, the of Thurman’s New York men cept across a range we call 1995 Cherokee Jeep Sport 4x4 Franciscan set; smoke stand; homelands in the southeast- New York Cattle Company present at Buzzard’s Roost The Way West. auto, 4 door, newer tires. Secretary desk; oak wash- ern United States. Being occupied a range that did at the time. “The Cowboy,” Jim Gray is COLLECTIBLES, FURNITURE stand; matching large dining Riding up to the Domin- author of the book Desperate Fritzel Jayhawk Dairy quart table 2/leafs/6 chairs & china forward-looking business- not offer the same advan- milk bottle; brass (OLD) Jay- hutch; round oak table w/4 men the cattlemen recog- tages. In the early days be- ion range boss, Thurman Seed: Ellsworth Kansas on the hawk paperweight; Jayhawk bentwood chairs; Parlor table; nized the potential of the fore the barbed wire fence asked what Smith was going Violent Frontier and Execu- vintage stuffed animal; Ruckels granite top kitchen table; pine lush grazing land popularly was erected the boundary to do about moving that tive Director of the National chicken crock waterer; KS bookcase; claw-foot bookcase; known as the Cherokee between the two ranges was camp. Smith replied that he Drovers Hall of Fame. Contact State dairy bottle; Parker #60 Wurlitzer piano w/bench; end had orders from his compa- Kansas Cowboy, Box 62, coffee grinder; Clownin pinball tables; Frigidaire washer/dryer; Strip. Pooling their re- poorly defined with no par- game; Prince Albert cans; refrigerator; GE chest freezer. sources cattlemen leased ticular stream or line of ny not to move. Thurman of- Ellsworth, KS 67439. Phone crocks; cookbooks; Emporia & LAWN & GARDEN, the lands and set up bound- hills to distinguish a border fered to move the camp him- 785-531-2058. Baker paddles; yard sticks; TOOLS/MISC. aries for dozens of ranching between them. self, thereby relieving cuckoo clock; 1985 KC Royals Large amount lawn-gar- ventures. The Cherokee In their search for water, Smith from the position of Slocombe elected mug; Roseville #645 & 45-7 den/hand tools; sewing items; Strip Live Stock Association cattle from the New York having disobeyed orders. To pieces; pink depression; gran- many kitchen items & décor; that suggestion Smith angri- alternate Angus ite/enamelware; 45 records cups & saucers; Bushnell was established as the par- range naturally drifted to- w/case; many vintage advertis- binoculars; canning jars; Wear- ent organization for those ward Wolf Creek on the Do- ly replied that Thurman had delegate to 132nd ing items; wooden ducks; vin- Ever items; yard art. “ranches.” minion lease. Out of this “better not meddle with the Numerous items too many to mention! On October 3, 1883, the transgression, it was said camp,” adding that if he did annual meeting Auction Note: Very Large Auction With Many Unlisted Items!!! association considered re- that Dominion range boss he would get into “d--n bad John Slocombe, Manhat- cent survey activities to fix Gaston Smith and New York trouble.” Tensions rose as SELLER: LOU & CINDY PARSONS ESTATE tan, has been elected as an the boundary for each mem- range boss Al Thurman de- Thurman answered, “If Living Estate Gene & Cindy (Parsons) Chubb alternate delegate to the Please visit us online at www.KansasAuctions.net/elston for pictures! ber. Outfits included were veloped a considerable ha- there is to be trouble, then 132nd Annual American some of the most influential tred for one another. Ac- alright! Thereupon Smith, Auctioneers: ELSTON AUCTIONS Angus Association® Con- (785-594-0505) • (785-218-7851) men in the cattle business cording to author and histo- who was variously estimat- vention of Delegates, Nov. 5 “Serving Your Auction Needs Since 1994” including Drumm & Snyder, rian Harry Chrisman, the ed to be any where from six at the Overland Park Con- Hewins & Titus, Comanche ongoing dispute fanned “the to fifteen feet from Thur- vention Center in Overland smoldering fires of dis- man…drew his six-shooter and pointed it at Thurman. Park, reports Richard Wil- son, Interim CEO of the American Angus Associa- tion. Slocombe, a member of UPCOMINGCONSIGNMENT SALE withAUCTIONS KDOWPT items 601 S Broadway, Salina, KS the American Angus Asso- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 AT 10:00 AM ciation with headquarters Now accepting consignments - already have several guns in Saint Joseph, Mo., is one from Kansas Dept of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism and a con- of 309 Angus breeders who signment of nice hunting equipment. Should be a good sale have been elected by fellow for hunting & fishing enthusiasts. Contact auction staff, con- members to serve as an al- sign early andWatch benefit web from site for $$$$ sale advertising bill. in newspapers & web sites. ternate state representative RURAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION to the annual meeting. Rep- 7925 W Pleasant Hill Rd, Salina, KS resenting 46 states, District Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm of Columbia and Canada, Skid Loader Dozer Blade 84” Heavy Duty Brush Grapple 1904 sqft home w/4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fullCheck basement website on 5for acres. salebill. Fol- the state delegates will par- $2,600 $2,200 lowed by remaining 68.7 acres grass land. For Latest Update & Pictures go to website: www.soldbywilson.com ticipate in the business meeting and elect new offi- HSB WELDING & FABRICATION cers and five directors to the American Angus Asso- 1565 120th Rd., Seneca, KS • 785-336-1562 • 785-336-3173 ciation board. The annual meeting will take place in conjunction with the 2015 Angus Means Any announcement made the day of sale takes precedence over any printed matter. Business National Conven- tion and Trade Show, Nov. 3- 5, in Overland Park. The event is open to anyone in the cattle business and will feature high-profile ANTIQUESATURDAY, SEPTEMBER AUCTION 5 — 10:00 AM keynote speakers; educa- Auction will be held in Kenwood Hall at the Saline Co. tional sessions, featuring Expo Center, 900 Greeley SALINA, KANSAS thought leaders from every COIN OP, COLLECTABLES Singer mini sewing machine; industry sector; the Interna- “This Farm Is Twin City Oper- Laurel & Hardy poster; piano tional Angus Genomics ated” signs; glass barber pole; rolls; 1920 Saline Co Plat Symposium, sponsored by Mills Blue Bell 10 cent slot ma- book; magazines (Life, Look, Neogen’s GeneSeek opera- chine; Bally Aladdin Castle pin Post, Hot Rod, McCall’s, ball machine; Busch cardboard Ladies Home Journal & more); tions; Angus University, “Custers Last Fight” picture; In- Circus magazines; Strauss sponsored by Merck Animal dian arrow heads; Canfield Bros 1908-09 catalogue; Health; entertainment; The Shoe Man match safe; movie posters (Smokey & The evening galas; prize give- Coke items inc.: (cardboard Bandit, others); garden tiller; aways; and an expansive sign; 12” bottle; opener; 1954 50 planes; Simplex jacks; meat trade show. Visit calendar); 4 gal Red Wing grinders; cast iron sun dial; crock; Indian blanket; 3’ elec- road signs. www.angusconvention.com tric Santa; cast iron park water FURNITURE to learn more. fountain; kerosene lamps; Walnut telephone booth w/dial The American Angus As- good pictures inc.: (children, phone; Cecilian table phono- sociation is the nation’s Norman Rockwell, Key graph; Globe Warnicke 4 sec- largest beef breed organiza- Clothes Beloit, Boyd Lumber tion stacking bookcase; oak tion, serving nearly 25,000 Formoso); Beatles tray; Ingra- dressing table w/claw feet; ham wall clock; linens; dolls Haywood Wakefield table & 4 members across the United inc.: Cupie, Mrs. Beasley & chairs; ice cream table & States, Canada and several more; Budweiser clock; wood chairs; 42” round oak table cut other countries. For more fish decoy; “The Stars & down; 20’s drum table information about Angus Stripes” newspapers; fishing w/mirror; camel back trunk; cattle and the 2015 conven- reels & wood lures; Ford 8000 pump organ; claw foot organ tion, visit www.ANGUS.org. & Case IH pedal tractors; stool; 60’s plastic office chairs; metal toys; comic books; car wicker patio set; wood folding banks; cast iron “Teddy” bank; chairs. See last week’s Grass & Grain for complete listings & Check website for pictures at www.thummelauction.com Bruna Implement Rossville Truck & Tractor McConnell Machinery Straub International Auction Conducted By: Hiawatha, KS Rossville, KS Lawrence, KS 7 Kansas Locations 785-742-2261 785-584-6195 785-843-2676 www.straubint.com THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC 785-738-0067 or 785-738-5933 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:14 PM Page 7

Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 Page 7 There are four Lewis and prisoners being awarded Gary Anderson, a former Clark related sites in freedom beyond the con- banker himself, trans- Kansas. Terry and I were fines of the camp, many formed the iconic building the guides on one of three farmers were thankful to into a welcoming retreat for buses that left the Argosy have additional help, espe- travelers, drawing on the Casino to follow the path of cially with so many young spirit of long-gone Victorian Lewis and Clark up the Mis- locals away in service to hotels. (Just imagine the souri River to St. Joseph, their country. With the pas- sets from Bonanza or Big going back and forth from sage of time, warm bonds Valley.) Guests experience the west bank to the east. formed between farm fami- the opulence of the Victori- In 2013, my book, Kansas lies and prisoners. Camp an West with modern con- Forts and Bases: Sentinels on Concordia is now a museum, veniences such as TV and the Prairie (with Michelle with Paul Rimovsky spear- Wi-Fi. The restaurant offers Martin) was released. heading the effort and giv- gourmet soups and sand- Among the myriad sites de- ing tours when possible. It is wiches, an incredible scribed was Camp Concor- open by appointment. Call quiche, meals on par with dia, hastily built in 1943 as 785-243-4303 to arrange a any big-city eatery. an internment camp for Ger- visit. Give them at least a When I stay there, Gary man POWS. The more than day’s notice. saves the Buffalo Bill room 300 buildings included a Imagine a Victorian for me. Well, it isn’t the Buf- hospital, barracks, restau- world set in a bustling falo Bill room but it has a The Best Thing About Around Kansas rants, fire department, and Kansas frontier town, home very large picture of him, guard towers, all deemed to the United States Land books about him, and even a The best thing about co- the group. The opening cal interpretation, and visi- “temporary.” At its height, Office. Early settlers bobcat, stuffed and mount- hosting Around Kansas is, event was a picnic at Kaw tor support services for the this Cloud County facility claimed their 160 acres of ed, to complete the western well, being around Kansas! Point, the confluence of the Bicentennial events. Since housed 4,000 prisoners of Kansas prairie and then decor. If any quality is consistent Kansas and Missouri Rivers. 2004, a renewed effort by the war. headed to the brand new It is far more than just a throughout the state it is The park that was created at newly organized Friends of Troubles quickly arose “Bank of Oberlin” to set up place to stay. It is an experi- that of action. Kansans just the spot just in time for the Kaw Point Park, Inc. has re- with the dozens of Nazi offi- their banking business in ence! do stuff, they make it hap- 200th anniversary of the trek sulted in significant im- cers among the first group of their new hometown. The Deb Goodrich is the cohost pen. Each week, Frank is a hidden gem in the provements and additions to prisoners. After a number of newspaper said of the bank, of Around Kansas and is the Chaffin and I get to share Kansas City metro area, a this legacy project. violent episodes, the Army “…It is the prettiest build- author of several books, in- those people and the very little wilderness sanctuary Old friends gathered transferred 44 Nazi leaders ing in the city... “ cluding three on Kansas histo- cool things they do with with hiking trails, interpre- with historians, scholars, away from Concordia. As It still is – The Landmark ry. Segments on these and folks all over the state. tive signs, and a great view and collectors, including measures of restoring order Inn and Teller’s Restaurant other topics are archived at (Around Kansas is the of the city skyline. Bud Clark, a direct descen- to the camp, the library re- is the heart of town. Owner aroundkansas.com. Wednesday feature of The Wyandotte County dant of William Clark. The moved Nazi reading materi- Agaminkansas which airs on Lewis and Clark Task Force, expedition arrived at Kaw al and instituted college different channels so check in partnership with the Point on June 26, 1804, coursework for prisoners DISTRIBUTORS FOR: your local provider.) As an State of Kansas, Unified where they camped for under the jurisdiction of the • Scott, Obeco, historian, teacher, and tour Government, local Conven- three days to rest, repair University of Kansas. Susan Knapheide and Reiten guide, I also get to do some tion and Visitors Bureau, their boats, and explore the Sutton, board member, said Grain Bodies pretty cool things myself. I various community organi- surrounding countryside. that many of the men put to- • Shur-Lok Roll Tarps want to share a sampling: zations, and private funders, They had been traveling up gether four year degrees • SRT 2 Roll Tarps The Lewis and Clark worked together to improve the Missouri almost two through KU’s outreach pro- • Pickup Roll Tarps Conference was held in the site. Donations from months. They also lingered gram. • Aulick and Scott Kansas City in September, local business and literally to court martial a couple of In addition, prisoners Tapered Silage Bodies and my friend, Terry Hobbs, thousands of volunteers pro- men who had gotten into the were made available as • Aluminum Pickup Beds is on the board of the vided site clean-up, trail en- whiskey keg while on guard farm labor. Though some Kansas chapter and asked hancement, infrastructure duty. This is where the men local citizens were against • Tool Boxes me to co-host a bus tour for restoration, signage, histori- sighted their first bison. • Frame and Driveshaft Lengthening, Rainy conditions may have boosted Kansas cricket population Shortening and Repair. First it’s the racket of 17- south and west sides of dations, ill-fitting doorways though he considers his year cicadas. Now Kansans homes and other buildings. and garage doors, overhang own home sound and JOHNNY’S WELDING in some areas may be facing Home and business owners louvers, chimney vents, sealed, he expects some 1901 S. 6th (South U.S. 77 Highway) an influx of chirping crick- wanting to prevent a cricket roof ducts and outdoor “fall visitors” will likely 402-223-2384 Beatrice, Neb. ets, aided by this year’s invasion should start by faucets. make their way in. moisture that favors the in- doing what they can to ex- Use caulk to seal cracks sect’s survival and develop- clude them. and crevices. Use weather ment, according to a Kansas “Crickets, as well as stripping to make doorways State University specialist. other unwanted fall house- and garage doors tightfit- Bob Bauernfeind, an en- guests, such as box elder ting, and metal screening tomologist with K-State Re- bugs, multicolored Asian over, under and behind search and Extension, said lady beetles, sowbugs (roly- other entry points. he has no official data, but polies) and spiders, gain If the infestation is anecdotally there appear to entrance via any available large enough, the entomolo- be more crickets than usual crack, crevice or gap in a gist said, there are hun- in parts of the state. structure,” Bauernfeind dreds of insecticides la- Crickets are part of a said. “Sealing those portals beled as effective against family of insects known as of entry is the recommend- crickets. Outside perimeter Gryllidae and are related to ed method of exclusion.” or barrier treatments do ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! grasshoppers. The males Inspect and identify not guarantee, however, make the chirping sound to entry points. that all potential invaders attract females and to repel Check for cracks and will be eliminated. other males. gaps in areas such as foun- Bauernfeind said that al- Bauernfeind said the in- WE WILL OUTPRICE! sects are more of a nui- sance than a threat, as they are not typically consid- GUARANTEED! ered disease-carriers, but they can be responsible for creating holes and leaving stains on light-colored fab- rics. It’s the hopping activity and sound that can make them annoying. Crickets generally found in the United States are field crickets, although the name belies the fact that they are happy to enter homes when outdoor tem- peratures start to cool, and they’re drawn to a heat Santee Structural source. Field crickets are about one inch in length. Farm and Ranch Structures Most are black, but some have a lighter appearance Pole Barns Stock Shelters Feed Bunks due to their copper-colored wings. “Crickets are capable of Horse Stables Horse Arenas detecting heat gradients and thus are drawn in. Foam Insulation Packages Available at $1.20 SQ/FT Once on the doorstep, they Contact: are a hop away from secret- Contact ly moving in through any F & L CONSTRUCTION Sales: 785-207-1955 available crack, crevice or Frank Engelken Joshua Engelken opening,” Bauernfeind 845 C Road 4609 Grantham Drive said. They are particularly Centralia, KS 66415 St. George, KS 66535 785-857-3293 785-564-0642 www.santeestructural.com drawn to the warmth on the 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:14 PM Page 8

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Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 Page 9 USDA selects ASA’s WISHH program to develop West African poultry & feed market The U.S. Department of ment seeks to revamp the ducers, improve feed Agriculture (USDA) has poultry industry, which has milling practices and prod- chosen the American Soy- slumped in the last 30 years. ucts, enhance storage and bean Association’s (ASA) “The project will contribute handling of feedstuffs, and World Initiative for Soy in to increasing the supply of much more. Human Health (WISHH) both meat and eggs to ad- In the early 2000s, for- program and key partners to dress ever-growing demand ward-thinking U.S. soybean implement a major poultry in Ghana,” said William leaders in multiple states development project in the Brown, Ph.D., country direc- recognized that the growing West African country of tor of Adventist Develop- protein demand in develop- Ghana. U.S. soybean grow- ment and Relief Agency ing countries was a driver ers, as well as Ghana’s poul- (ADRA-Ghana), which is a for their soybean sales. try and feed industry, and partner on the initiative. Well-researched studies its protein-seeking con- “The project could trig- showed that most future sumers, will all benefit. ger the growth of poultry, growth in food demand The USDA Foreign Agri- maize and soy industries, would be in developing and cultural Service’s Food for which will provide employ- middle-income countries Progress Program helps de- ment and increased in- where populations and in- veloping countries and come,” Brown added. “This comes were both on the rise. emerging democracies mod- will culminate in poverty re- Today, the trends are ernize and strengthen their duction.” even clearer, proving that agricultural sectors. As a re- “The USA Poultry and WISHH-founding farmers sult, it improves agricultur- Egg Export Council (US- planned well. According to al productivity and expands APEEC) and its members USDA and other economic trade of agricultural prod- believe that U.S. support of analysis, developing coun- ucts. the Ghanaian poultry industries dominate world de- “ASA is pleased to part- try and other agricultural mand growth for agricultur- ner with USDA in agricul- development programs are al products. USDA projects tural development that sup- part of an important rela- developing countries’ de- ports expanded and mutual- tionship between Ghana mand for agricultural prod- ly beneficial trading rela- and the USA, which in turn ucts will increase faster tionships,” said ASA presi- will allow for a healthy than their production. As a dent Wade Cowan. “No- trade environment between result, these countries will where is there greater need the two nations,” said US- account for 92 percent of the or bigger potential return APEEC vice president for total increase in world on investment in agricultur- marketing Greg Tyler. oilseed and meat imports in al development than in Sub- Kansas State University 2013-2022. Saharan Africa. WISHH is a is a subcontractor in WISHH is a trade-devel- trailblazer for trade.” WISHH’s Assisting Manage- opment organization. Since The United States is ment in the Poultry and U.S. soybean farmers found- among Ghana’s principal Layer Industries by Feed ed WISHH in 2000, it has trading partners, with two- Improvement and Efficien- worked in 24 countries to way trade between the two cy Strategies in Ghana (AM- develop long-term markets countries reaching $1.45 bil- PLIFIES Ghana). for U.S. soybean farmers lion in 2014, according to the The multi-faceted proj- while fueling economic U.S. State Department. ect will promote the use of growth and value chain de- Ghana is home to 26.4 mil- improved poultry feeds, and velopment. The WISHH pro- lion people, and a West procure feed ingredients, gram is managed from ASA’s African hub for business including 15,000 metric tons world headquarters in St. growth. of U.S. soybean meal. It will Louis. The Ghanaian govern- train Ghanaian poultry pro- 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:14 PM Page 10

Page 10 Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 for the most part, perfectly a slight elevation gain. The could summon, so I shook safe for even inexperienced park is both perfectly safe off my unease and turned to hikers. and a perfect place for an go. What seems utterly for- outdoor concert. A twig snapped in the eign to me is the amount of There are a few caveats, shadows along the rocky chatter I’m hearing about however. Several years ago I channel of the creek. the dangers of the place. had just descended through Not an accipiter, then. Most of it comes from out- the woods to the culvert Something that walks. siders, residents of the larg- below the railroad grade Something that stalks. er cities where parks are and started across the Two-legged or four? I groomed and neat and tidy, upper meadow when what looked for movement along but a surprising amount is had been a rich medley of the tree line and seeing being generated right here birdsong suddenly went none reached into my fanny by people who have never silent, as cleanly and pack and withdrew a small stepped foot in the park. Or- abruptly as if a switch had Colt .380. It wasn’t much but ganizers for the event are been thrown. Startled, I it was better than nothing. The Wilderness Next Door advising people to bring bug stopped and glanced I started walking, keep- From comments I keep Oregon Trail are expecting howling wilderness. Several spray, and while that’s a around. The meadow ing my pace steady and slow hearing both online and in either a Symphony in the I’ve talked to are shunning good start, it might be help- abutted the overgrown rail- as if unconcerned. Near the person, participants in the Flint Hills experience or a the event based on rumors ful to include a little note road grade creating a steep, west end of the meadow the inaugural Orchestra on the pioneer slog through the of infestations of poisonous explaining that the Alcove nearly impassable barri- road crept to within several snakes that make Alcove Spring genus of mosquito cade to the east, and heavy feet of the creek, and though Spring Historic Park a veri- seems to be attracted rather woods encircled the remain- I could dimly peer into the table death trap. When I tell than repelled to the scent of der of the clearing except shadows, the fact that I saw them that I’ve hiked almost DEET. Semi-scientific re- for a small slot to the west nothing only added to my every square inch of the search conducted over the where a narrow two-track unease. I picked up the pace place for over 15 years and spring and summer suggests opened to the big meadow. and slipped into the larger have seen exactly one poi- that it actually whets their Not a breath of air stirred meadow where a sense of sonous reptile—a timber appetite, making them not the leaves. Not a bird called relief was cut short by the rattler—I can see in their only more aggressive but nor sang nor flew. snap of another twig. I was eyes that I’m wasting my more insatiable. There was something being followed. breath. Rumors trump facts Then again, it’s probably deeply disturbing about the Whatever it was, it stayed any day. While neither ex- best to keep that quiet. stillness. I stood there lis- with me for another quarter pectation is entirely accu- It appears that the aver- tening as hard as I could, mile, and when it broke off rate, there is something to age person finds the out- trying to rationalize what I it was with a sensation of be said for being careful door experience both mysti- was experiencing. Maybe an being let go, or released. I within the boundaries of the fying and faintly menacing. accipiter had flown into the made it back to the car in park. There are any number of woods in pursuit of prey, I record time. Located six miles north ways to get hurt there, from thought. I’d seen that before So yeah, Alcove Spring is of Blue Rapids, Alcove tripping over the occasional in darkly shadowed recess- still a wilderness of sorts. Spring is something of a mix strand of rusty barbed wire es along Seehan Creek, in- Bring your bug spray—you’ll between the two concepts. to twisting an ankle on a deed, had once almost col- need it. Watch for snakes Unlike the Tallgrass Prairie loose rock, but the vast ma- lided with a sharp-shinned and poison ivy or, on the National Preserve where jority of visitors stick to the hawk as it chased a dark- wooded trails, vast spider many of the Symphonies are meadows and never face eyed junco. It was the only webs with massive orb spi- held, only an interconnect- anything more difficult than plausible explanation I ders lurking at face level. ed series of meadows are There are ticks and chiggers open, with the remainder and mosquitoes galore, and choked in almost impene- people have been known to trable deciduous forest. get lost, and maybe, just Hiking trails wind through maybe, there are bigger open meadows, cross sun- things to worry about, but dappled creeks and climb there’s no reason to be wooded hillsides, and are, afraid. Or not too many rea- sons. Well, maybe some. Good grief, I’ve already REAL ESTATE said too much. Forget about it. Enjoy the music. And remember: there’s safety in numbers. Great Lakes Polymer THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 — 6:00 PM Technologies 1506 N. 10th Street — MANHATTAN, KANSAS Josi Schrader led the grand champion market goat at announces new This 4-bedroom, 2 bath home is close to the spections including lead base paint inspection to the Ottawa County Fair. She was also named reserve Country Club, KSU, Aggieville and downtown. be completed prior to Auction at Buyer’s expense VP/general manager The home has a 2-car attached garage, fireplace if requested. STATEMENTS MADE DAY OF champion junior goat showman by judge Bobby Streck- and central air. The home has various possibili- AUCTION TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER ANY er. of Bridon Cordage ties and would be great for a handyman or deco- OTHERINFORMATION.OPENHOUSE rator. Must See! Buyer to pay 10% down day of Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 4:30-6:00PM Premium polymer engi- Auction with balance on or before October 15, or by appointment by contacting Vern Gan- AUCTION neering and manufacturing 2015. Buyer & Seller to divide Cost of Title insur- non Auctioneer/Broker 785-770-0066 or Gan- company, Great Lakes Poly- ance equally. Taxes prorated to closing. All in- non Real Estate and Auctions 785-539-2316. mer Technologies, an- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 — 12:00 NOON LOCATED: At the Marshall County Fairgrounds, nounces longtime sales and AARON L., DENNIS L. & JANELL KNUDSON BLUE RAPIDS, KANSAS marketing expert Bob 5000 watt gas generator 220/110 outlets; Craftsman 110V, 25 gal. 175 Kacher as vice president GANNON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONS PSO air compressor; Craftsman 10” table saw; Craftsman sliding com- general manager of its Agri- VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER pound miter saw; Porter Cable framing hammer; Craftsman air nailer; cultural Business Unit, 785-770-0066 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS • 785-539-2316 Bostitch finish nailer; RotoZip; Craftsman 1 1/2hp router; router bits; www.gannonauctions.com Craftsman 19.2V cordless drill; impact driver; Craftsman 19.2V cordless Bridon Cordage. drill, circular saw, flashlight set; 21 pc. 3/4” socket set; Senco 18V With nearly three IN COOPERATION WITH RYAN & SONS REALTORS 785-776-1213 Duraspin; Bostitch brad nailer, 5/8-2”; Skil belt sander; jig saw; Rockwell Sonicrafter; Craftsman angle grinder; B&D jig saws; Craftsman recipro- decades of experience di- cating saw; B&D rotary tool; Campbell Hausfeld air impact & sockets; recting and driving sales in Craftsman 2700 PSI power washer; chop saw table; Wagner paint the agricultural industry, sprayer; Black Bull Soda sand blaster; Wagner power painter; circular saw; metal detector; wallpaper stripper; cordless grease gun; stand Kacher will oversee the w/vise & grinder; dual halogen work lights; long handled tools; lots of growth and innovation of all hand tools; 100’ tape; bar clamps; transfer pump; electrical items; air bubble; gas cans; nut, bolt cabinet; misc. sockets; comb wrench set; ext. Bridon Cordage products cords; roller extensions; hand saws; log chain; metal stand; metal cart; and markets. camper stands; 50 amp elect. extension cord; 32’ ext. ladder; step lad- Beginning his career at ders; 20,000 lb. Reese 5th wheel sliding hitch; Vent Less wall heater; life jackets; coolers; rods & reels; 2 wheel dolly; Tractors, equipment, Case Corp., Kacher worked lawn mower, trailer, Corvette sell at 1 PM: 2005 New Holland TC30 his way up, driving unparal- 4WD diesel tractor, hydro, rear & mid PTO & 2408’ loader/bucket, 95 leled sales as director for hrs.; 6’ 3 pt. Servis blade; 3 pt. 5’ King Kutter tiller; 3 pt. broadcast seeder; 3 pt. 6’ landscape rake; pallet fork extensions for bucket; 6x12 numerous companies in- Orscheln flatbed trailer w/rear & side ramps; 2008 Grasshopper 721 cluding New Holland Agri- diesel ZTR Lawn Mower, 21hp 61” deck, power fold wide stance, 3 cyl. cultural and EFCO. Kubota, elec. lift & grass catcher, 311 hrs.; 1975 Corvette Stingray Convertible 350, 5 spd, 92,450 miles, super clean; 1974 Harley David- Since being acquired by son elec. golf cart w/2 year old batteries; Car Parts: Y Block Ford 3 Great Lakes Polymer Tech- Deuce carb w/alum. intake; some old/new stock Corvette parts; auto- nologies, Bridon Cordage motive fluids; car dollies; 300 amp jump starter; jack stands; tire covers; 15 & 18” tires; battery chargers; Patio Lawn & Garden: Metal patio has been positioned to table w/4 chairs; Weber charcoal BBQ w/propane start; Weber BBQ serve the agricultural mar- grill; Charbroil elec. BBQ; 3 Adirondack chairs; Coleman 10x10 canopy; ket exclusively. Now Stihl 45C weedeater; Stihl B655 gas blower; Toro elec. leaf blower; Mantis tiller; old yard art tiller; backpack sprayer; hand sprayer; Stihl backed by unprecedented 250C chain saw; Craftsman gas hedge trimmer; 4 wheeler poly sprayer; engineering capabilities Remington elec. pole saw; weed burner; garden hose; wood wheelbar- and Kacher’s expertise, the row; lawn chairs; Scooters & Bikes: Schwinn elec. scooter; Scoot E elec. scooter; 2 Schwinn Jaguar 10 spd. bikes; Appliances & Furni- brand will focus on the pro- ture: Kenmore washer & elec. dryer; Keller round oak table w/4 bent- duction of advanced baling wood chairs; Keller glass front lighted hutch; Broyhill glass front cabinet; netwrap and twine, and pro- oak entertainment center, fits up to 70” TV; occ. chairs; Ashley reclining divan; coffee & end tables; Broyhill 5 pc. queen bedroom set; queen viding premium products sized bed; antique brass full size bed frame; bookcases; rocker; quilt customers expect. rack; lamps; 2 area rugs; 32” flat screen TV; Sony Surround Sound; 2 “We’re extremely grate- wicker back roller chairs; ice cream table & 2 chairs; wood desk & chair; (2) 6’ folding tables; usual run of kitchen items; bedding; towels; blan- ful to have Bob leading the kets; sheets; el. heaters; fans; dehumidifier; file cabinet; step stools; team,” said GLPT presi- paper shredder; 6 Danbury metal cars; treadmill & exercise bike; Many dent, Mark Eaton. “With his other items. Auction Note: Sellers are moving out of state. Items are clean and in good condition. FOR PICTURES SEE WEBSITE! extensive industry knowl- TERMS: Cash sale day. Statements sale day take precedence. Sellers & auc- edge and experience we’re tioneers not responsible for accident or theft. Lunch served. confident he’ll be a vital RON & ELAINE BOTTS pillar in growing and up- AUCTIONEERS Rob Olmsted Tom Olmsted Tim Olmsted Jeff Sandstrom holding the Bridon Cordage brand.” 785-353-2210www.olmstedrealestate.com 970-231-6107 • www.marshallcountyrealty.com 785-353-2487 785-562-3788 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:15 PM Page 11

Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 Page 11 NPPC, Farm Bureau file brief in EPA data release case The National Pork Pro- the case, which stems from that the environmental or- In July 2013, the agency ducers Council (NPPC) and EPA’s February 2013 release ganizations return the data was set to release more data the American Farm Bureau of information from farms in but reissued it after redact- when the U.S. District Court Federation (AFBF), in a 30 states to the Natural Re- ing some of the information. for the District of Minnesota THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 — 5:00 PM AUCTIONCommercial Bldg, Marion County Fair Grounds, brief filed recently, asked sources Defense Council The reissued data still court issued a restraining the U.S. Court of Appeals (NRDC), Earth Justice and contained some personal in- order. That court in April HILLSBORO, KANSAS APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, Coin Holder; Telephone Cord for the Eighth Circuit in St. the Pew Charitable Trusts formation on farmers. dismissed the case. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Purse; Working Telephone Louis to reverse a U.S. Dis- under Freedom of Informa- Kenmore Washing Machine; Purse; Nippon Bowl; Limoges Whirlpool Estate Dryer; Divan; Bowl; RS Silesia Tray; Hatpin trict Court’s decision to dis- tion Act (FOIA) requests the Kitchen Table & Rolling Chairs; Holder; Hatpins; Jewelry; Per- miss their lawsuit against groups filed. Electric Lift Chair; Wurlitzer fume Bottles; Pin Cushion; Pin the U.S. Environmental Pro- In some instances, the Electric Organ; Computer Desk; Cushion Postcard/Needle Music Center Cabinet; Round Booklets; Brass Cat Tape Mea- tection Agency for its re- data contained farmers’ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 — 4:00 PM Small Side Table; ½ Round Side sure; Opaline Match Holder; AuctionAUCTION will be held at the home 113 Washington Street in Table; 3 Tier Shelving Unit; Ambrotype in case; Celluloid lease to environmental ac- home addresses, phone Chest of Drawers; Book Shelf; “Naughty” Mirror; Russian tivists personal data on numbers, e-mail addresses CLYDE, KANSAS End/Side Table; Sewing Ma- Medals; “Genuine Durham” To- thousands of livestock farm- and personal medical infor- REAL ESTATE Sells at 4:00 P.M. chine; Dehumidifier; Chess bacco Bag; Milk Bottle; Crystal Table with Chess Pieces; Pen- Prisms; Frames; Butter Mold; ers. mation. Tract I: Cloud Co. Kansas. The farm is located on 265 road dulum Wall Clock; High Chair; Wyandotte Dump Truck; West- west and south of Clyde along the river and has 67.62 acres of The lower court ruled After objections from Wood Bench with Storage Box; ern Truck; Mini Coca-Cola Bot- dry farmland. There are 67.52 acres of cropland, 23.54 acres of that NPPC and AFBF NPPC, AFBF and other Plant Stands; Wood Chairs; tles; Pen Knives; Roseville trees & wild life area next to river. Elec Heater; Luggage; Clock; Freesia Bowl. lacked “standing” to bring farm groups, EPA requested Tract II: Cloud Co. Kansas. The farm is located ¼ mile west of Pictures & Frames; Fruit Jars; Tract I. The farm has 63.08 acres of dry farmland. There are Christmas Decorations; Asst 200+ Pieces of Shawnee 57.97 acres of cropland, 5.11 waste acres, 22.03 acres of trees Floral Shop Supplies; Wicker LARGE COLLECTION of & wild life area next to river. Baskets; Treadmill; Exercise Thummel Real Estate & Auction LLC is acting as seller Fostoria – Bike; KITCHENITEMSIN- See www.leppke.com agent. All statements made day of auction take precedence CLUDING: Small Appliances; over printed material. for detailed listing TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 — 5:30 PM Misc Dishes; Pots & Pans; AUCTIONCommercial Building, Marion Co. Fairgrounds, Utensils & more YARD/OUTDOOR ITEMS FURNITURE tree; The Entertainer electric ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES Ford ST524 5hp Snowblower; HILLSBORO, KANSAS Oak pattern high back bed; organ; Perfection heater. Oak 3 Drawer Dresser with Mir- Coleman 2500 Watt 5hp Gener- HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Baking Pans; Pots & Pans; oak parlor set w/divan, arm ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES ror; Oak Drop Lid Writing Desk; ator; Portable Air Compressor; Maytag Washer & Dryer Set; Glassware; Utensils; Mugs; chair & 4 side chairs (from Eye doctor examining piece; Inga Bow Picture; Toy Fire En- Shop Vac; 2 Wheel Dolly; Lawn Crosley 7 Cubic Ft (small) Pyrex; Corelle Dishes; 8 Piece Van De Mark house); walnut Clocks; slag glass hanging gine; Baby dishes; Baby Silver- Seeders; Push Mower; Leaf Chest Type Freezer; Wood Stonegate/Heritage Bavarian dresser w/hanky drawers; oak lamp; Weller vases; Hull vase; ware; Beaded Coin Purses (tam Blower; Chain Saw; Gas Weed- Dinette Table with Leaves & 6 Countess China Set; COL- highboy w/mirror; 4 oak pat- art glass vases; 8 place set o’ shanters); Glass Picture er; Coleman Camp Stove; Chairs; Kitchen Table & Chairs; LECTIBLEITEMSINCLUD- tern back chairs; 1910’s wal- Blue Ridge china; perfume Frame; Jewelry; Ford Wrench; Power Tools; Hand Tools; Shop Divan; Recliner; Twin Bed; 2 ING: 28 pc Spoon Collection; nut sleigh bed w/matching bottles; pressed glass; linens; Toy Vehicles; Silhouette Pic- Lights; Bench Grinder; Hedge Matching Dressers with Mirror & Tudor Plate Oneida Community dresser; oak octagon kitchen early navigators telescope; tures; Metal Trunk; Old Wood Trimmer; Air Impact; Lawn Chest of Drawers; Waterfall Flatware; 8 pc Hand Carved table; marble top ice cream bugles; ladies hats; 8 place Doors; Mandalian/German Sil- Chairs; Bug Zapper; Misc Hand Front Buffet; Several End & Ebony Elephants; 5 pc Hand table & chairs; fainting couch set Community Coronation flat ver Mesh Purses; Minaudiere; Tools; Ice Chest; Bird Cage. Side Tables; Oak Coffee Table; Carved “Ivory” Elephants; 3 pc w/claw feet; cast iron beds; ware; pictures; 20 gal birch Book Shelves; Wall Shelves; Hand Carved “Ivory” Serving Duncan Phyfe table & 4 leaf crock; Red Wing beater JEAN OBLANDER, SELLER chairs; camel back trunk; oak jar; brown crock jug; wooden Tall Lighted, Mirrored Glass Dis- Utensils. LEPPKE REALTY & AUCTION – 620.947.3995 play Case; 2) Sewing Machines; GARAGE/OUTDOOR treadle sewing machine; oak boxes; patterns; comic books; bookcase; porch posts Collier’s magazines; Zenith Lyle Leppke – 620.382.5204See www.leppke.com • Roger Hiebert – 620.382.2963 Electric Fans; Vacuum Sweep- 2008 Ford Focus SE / SES pedestals; organ stools; hall stereo; Snapper lawn mower. ers; Floor & Table Lamps; Mir- Sedan 4 Door, 2.0L 14 SFI, rors; Pictures; Roland ep 75 See last week’s Grass & Grain for complet information & 138k miles with regular listings & check our website www.thummelauction.com Digital Piano (Full Keyboard); maintenance history Yamaha G60A Classical Guitar; Luggage; Electric Radios; Sea- Swisher Push Mower; Homelite ANDREW & JOSEPHINE SEIFERT ESTATE sonal Decorations; Linens; 30cc Hand Tiller; Garden Cart; Auction Conducted By: Table Cloths; Books; CDs, Cas- Rainbird Tractor Sprinkler; Gas THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC SATURDAY,AUCTION SEPTEMBER 12 — 10:00 AM settes, Records; Sewing Sup- BBQ Grill (new); Patio Table & 785-738-0067 Auction held at the 4-H building at the Fair Grounds in plies; Lifestar Treadmill; Power Chairs; Lawn Chairs; Hand BELLEVILLE, KANSAS. Rider Exerciser; Extensive As- Sprayer; Garden Tools & Sup- CARS, PICKUP, TRAILERS cables; metal saw horses; mov- sortment of Collector Doll plies; 2) Aluminum Step Lad- & LAWN MOWERS ing carts; rolls elect. wire; hand –many in original boxes; ders; Electric Cords; Pet Carri- 2001 Buick Le Sabre Limited 4 saws; tin snip sets; bolts, nails, KITCHEN ITEMS INCLUDING: ers; Flower Pots; Metal Shelf dr. car, auto, air, 3800 series II screws; hand plains; 4 metal Assorted Small Appliances; AUCTION V6 engine, 144,400 mi. silver storage cabinets; filters; car SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — 10:00 AM color, nice; 2000 Buick Le Sabre vac; paint; plastic gas cans; 5 ELDA HIEBERT, SELLER AUCTION LOCATION: 321 Elm Street — Limited 4 dr. car, auto, air, 3800 rack loads of mechanic, carpen- LEPPKE REALTY & AUCTION – 620.947.3995 COTTONWOOD FALLS, KANSAS 67045 series II V6 engine, 126,177 mi. ter, hand & garden tools. Lyle Leppke – 620.382.5204 • Roger Hiebert – 620.382.2963 ESTATE OF THE LATE DON & HELEN EVANS light brown color, nice; 1991 HOUSEHOLD See www.leppke.com Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup, Dinning table w. 4 wicker dining AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Don and Helen were life long residents of auto, air, 350 V8, 26,315 actual chairs & mat; triple glass door Chase Co. There is a nice selection of antiques, collectibles, glassware mi. red & silver color, very nice; hutch; serving buffet; kitchen and unique items you don’t see everyday. Along with some usable Work Box plastic pickup tool table w. 4 padded roller chairs; glass curio cabinet; microwave; everyday items, this is one you won’t want to miss. We look forward to box; full size ball hitch pickup microwave stand; entertainment seeing you at the auction. Boat, Guns Coins will sell at Noon trailer; 8x5ft. mesh floor 2 wheel - ALL trailer w. drop end gate; John center; several book cases; 6 ANTIQUESUNDAY, SEPTEMBER AUCTION 6 — 10:00 AM BOAT:GUNS STOREDAluminum AT V-bottom AN OFF-SITE boat w /trailerLOCATION; (needs tires). GUNS: Deere- LT155- 15hp. 32 in. rid- wood storage cabinets; oak Auction will be held in Kenwood Hall at the Winchester Model 12 ing lawn mower; Snapper 14 high back rocker; library table; 16-ga Pump 2 3/4 Mod w/ Weaver Choke #699630; Remington Model hall trees; 2 color TVs; flowered Saline Co. Expo, 900 Greeley SALINA, KANSAS 514 22-cal Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle; (The following guns offered hp. 33 in. riding lawn mower w. by Jim Adkins) Smith & Wesson .38-cal Model 52-1 Semi-Auto, Full bagger & thatcher; Snapper 12 couch; hide a bed sofa; coffee INDIAN ARTIFACTS & Concordia Creamery; DeLaval hp 26 in. riding lawn mower; table & end tables; stereo in CIVIL WAR, SELLS AT 12:00 flange; Pepsi flange; Eveready Wad Cutter Only, Ser#100248; Smith & Wesson .38-cal S&W Special OTG Revolver, Ser#7825; Smith & Wesson Chrome .357 Magnum Brite 6.7 hp 22 in. push lawn cabinet; radios; table & floor Remington bronze “Cowboy”; Battery; Coca Cola door push; Revolver, Ser#94829; Colt Pre-Woodsman .22-cal Semi-Auto Pistol, mower; 5hp. garden tiller; Fimco lamps; 3 rocker recliners; glider Michocn Mexico 600 AD Victor Talking Machine cast Ser#16683; Winchester Model 94 30-30 WIN Rifle, Abilene Centenni- 12 gal. pull type yard sprayer; rocker; 2 writing desks; office Mayan figure; Indian artifacts iron sign; Red Goose Shoes al #52 Chrome, 1969, Ser#3322738; Remington Nylon 66 .22-cal assort. used tires. chair; 4- 2 drawer filing cabi- inc: Ceremonial moccasin; fig- For Boys & Girls; Atlas Tire; Rifle, Mohawk Brown; Cresent Davis 410-ga Shot Gun, Single Shot, MECHANIC & CARPENTER nets; 3- 3 piece oak colored ural rattle; 2 tomahawk peace Goodrich Tires; Bell Tele "Davis Certified Shotgun," Ser#8021; Winchester Model 50, Feather- TOOLS nice full size bedroom sets; pipes; blue trade bead; Maho flange; 3 Benjamin enamel weight, 12-ga Semi-Auto Shotgun, Ser#159209A; EIG Revolver, Craftsman 10in. Table saw w. trundle bed; night stands; chest pottery; 3 black Dolonita Santa gas station lamps; Ford Gold rough cond; Super Deluxe Case by Pachmayr Gun Works w/ Ad- extension; Craftsman 7in. Table of drawers; Eureka upright vac- Clara pots; basket; bead work; Award pictures; Dekalb corn; justable Lok-Grip Tray. COINS: Pre-1964 Quarters x11; 1964 saw; Homal metal 10 drawer uum cleaner; humidifier; Singer Banner stone; ledger drawing; menu boards: Squirt, Double Kennedy Half Dollars x127; 1986 Liberty Silver Dollar Proof; 1971 tool box on rollers; Sanborn & Brother elect. sewing ma- Bev Doolittle pictures; Civil Cola, Hires, Bubble Up, Coca Eisenhower Uncirculated Silver Dollar; US Bicentennial Silver Uncir- 10gal. & 5gal. elect. air com- chines; sewing supplies; oscu- War & Military inc.: wooden Cola, Kayo; thermometers; culated Set 1776-1976 x4; 1776-1976 US Bicentennial Silver Proof pressors; Stihl D-41, 20in. chain lating fans; Kitchen Aid mixer; canteen from Kansas unit; railroad town signs; oil cans; Set; US Bicentennial Coinage Set x2; 1971 Eisenhower US Proof Dol- saw; Poulan 16in. Chain saw; elect. meat slicer; elect. kitchen “Nashville Plow Works” Con- bottles; Furniture Immigrant lar; 1923 Silver Peace Dollar Belt Buckle. ANTIQUES & COL- appliances; snack sets; LECTIBLES: Yellow 50's Formica Chrome Table; Captain Kidd Cast 14in. elect. chain saw; Stihl 40 federate sword; Civil War pic- trunk “MKI” Beloit, Kansas; li- Bank; Primitive Kitchen Cupboard; WW Military Pilot Goggles, Head- gas weed eater; 4 other gas casseroles; canister set; silver- ture w/Abraham Lincoln; sev- brary steps folds to coffee gear, Facemask & Plane/Tank Periscope, M27; Misc. Jewelry & Cos- weed eaters; 4 gas leaf blowers; ware; pie plates; dishes; mixing eral Civil War documents inc.: table; oak 2 stack bookcase tume Jewelry; Decorative Beveled Mirror; Early Chevy Car Lamp; Craftsman, B&D, & other 6in. bowls; pots; pans; bake ware; Ft. Leavenworth June 7 1865 w/2 drawers; ornate cast iron 1963 Chevrolet Parts "The Charger" & 1961 Competitor Award bench grinders; 4 circular saws; glasses; cups; Tupperware; lug- inventory; 4 volumes of Robert bed; 2 sets ice cream table & Bronze; Antique Car Bookends; Cast State Safe Bank; Vornado Fan; jig saws; ½, ¼, & 3/8 in. stan- gage; holiday items; bedding; E Lee biographer; 6 volumes A chairs; Minnesota treadle Oak Pressed Back Rocking Chair; Oak Library Table; TV/Converted dard & metric socket sets; deep towels; blankets; 2 metal lawn Lincoln by Sandburg; US & sewing machine; New Viking Cabinet; Mid Century Buffet; Old School Desk/Chair; Cast Toy Tractor; well sockets; set joint sockets; chairs & glider; plastic lawn Confederate bugles; Civil War 113 & Topsy stoves; pitcher & Grandfather Clock (good condition, but not running); Safe; Griswold sets vise gripes, 20 sets stan- chairs; & other. flask; field glasses; ammo; US bowl stand; 60’s office seat; 129 A Square Egg Skillet; Railway Toy w/ Wood Wheels; Wood Coca- dard & metric wrench sets; 3/8 ANTIQUES belt buckle & belt; Civil War Cellarette liquor cabinet; Pul- Cola Crates x 2; Trunk; Grand Inst. USA Trumpet; Cream Can; Table & ½ in. air impact wrenches; Wood kitchen clock; crock bowl; camp folding chair; 1880’s ver chewing gum coin op ma- Clothes, Runners & Doilies; Pittsburg #6 Crock; Chrome Bread Box; crescent wrenches all sizes; 6 ice cream glasses; salt & pep- canteen; Civil War shooting chine; Edison Fireside & Stan- Fun Time Toy Board; Pink Child Size Metal Toy Kitchen & Stove; Vin- pipe wrenches; 50 hammers; per collection; cap collection; glasses w/cases; GAR medals dard cylinder phonographs tage Toys & Games; Metal Rail Sled; Tobacco Pipes; Napa Oil Seals scissors; hack saws; bolt cut- dome clock; vases; animal, peo- & cask; GAR cigarette glass w/horns; Western oil painting; Metal Cabinet; Antique Wood Golf Clubs (Triumph Putter, Mashie); ters; 100 regulator, nettle nose, ple, & other figurines; figurine Necklace Box; Colorful Quilts; Kids Letter Slate Chalk Board; Vintage bowl; US spur & Confederate pictures; mining lamps; Elgin & adj. pliers; 20 sets screw dri- shelves; owl figurines; cups & Men's Collar Box; Records (Lynard Skynard, Doobie Bros, The vers; ¼, ½, & 3/8in. drills; metal saucer sets; lots Avon; set officers spurs; 1890 brass per- star burst clock; set Poppy Doors); Lunchpail; Grocery Store Shelves; Platt Book of Chase Co. cussion alarm gun; brass clip Trail dishes; Toys inc.: tin 1901; Chase Co Courthouse Marlow Woodcut; Chase Co. Court- & wood drill bit sets; long wood Knowles china dishes; glass family bible w/Civil War pic- banks; Red Goose shoe fig- house Painting by I. Eshbaugh; Courthouse Photos; Judy Mackey bit set; 10amp battery chargers; bowls; egg plate; pocket knives; tures; Nazi dagger, belt & ures; Kingsbury Dusenburg Print Cedar Point #7/100; GLASSWARE & POTTERY: Roseville 2 & 3 ton floor jacks; 24ft. alum. pens & pencils; yard sticks; key buckle; trench art vases; nauti- car & trailer; Wyandotte car; Magnolia Rose Bowl #446-4; Fenton Blue & Pink Bowls; Hull 14-4" extension ladder; 6ft. alum. step chain collection; 3 carnival dish- cal pieces; This is a very qual- Arcade wagon, car hauler, Mc- Ewer; M. J. Hummel Germany Dolls (She Loves Me She Loves Me ladder; wheel barrow; extension es; kerosene glass lamp; minia- ity collection. Cormick tractor; JD A & other Not, Feeding Time 1948, Praying Angel by Wishing Well Wall Mount); cords; 6 & 4in. vises; come a ture glass lamps; pictures; FURNITURE, CROCKS, toys; 1931 Salina 1st airmail Candlewick Glassware (Punch Bowl Set, Double Candlesticks, Heart longs; tree saw; boomers; tool painted & other mirrors; pirate SIGNS, TOYS & car; tin trucks; Hubley cast iron Bowls, Tumblers, 3-Section Divided Bowl, Large Pitcher, Salt-n-Pep- boxes; hand sprayers; squares; face cup collection; Roar plastic COLLECTABLES Patrol motorcycle; Marx elec- per, Cream & Sugar, misc); Vintage Juice Glasses; Pink Depression levels; log chains; car jacks; gas pump; records; VHS & 8 Crocks inc.: (5 gal Frys Hotel, tric train; Indian motorcycle Stem Glass x6 and Stem Tumbler x6; Misc Glassware. chain hoist; trouble lights; tract tapes; women hats; 1gal. Mineral Springs beehive jug, wrench; Lone Range & other HOUSEHOLD & APPLIANCES, SHOP & YARD ITEMS creepers; wiring tools; crow Old Crow bottle; Schlitz Malt PERSONAL PROPERTY TERMS: Cash, approved check or credit card with 3% pro- bars; carpenter tapes; chisels; liquor lighted sign; child’s trunk, Pettys Tonic Sioux City Ia 2 gal knives; cigar mold; fishing cessing fee on all credit card transactions. All statements made day of auction take jug; 3 gal Waconda Water jug lures; 100 car tags; lighting precedence over advertisements. Owners & auction company not responsible for ac- punches; Allen wrenches; iron, & wagon; & other. w/wing; 6 gal SA salt glaze rods; fruit jars; Life magazines; cidents or theft. Nothing removed until settlement has been made. grease guns; C clamps; jumper crock; 3 gal salt glaze P and Parker Bear vises; blue light- RICK GRIFFIN Griffin Lunch on Grounds. TERMS CASH: Nothing removed until set- rib cage crocks; 4 gal elephant ing rod ball; tins inc.: Sweet Broker/Auctioneer Real Estate & Auction tled for. Not responsible for accidents. ear crock; 3 mini advertising Cuba; John Deere pocket Cell: 620-343-0473 Service LC jugs); Sleepy Eye pitcher; ledgers; farm implement cata- MRS. CLIFFORD (ROSIE) SWANSON Signs & Advertising inc.: logs; 1910 Courtland Ks sale CHUCK MAGGARD AUCTIONEERS: NOVAK BROS. & GIEBER 305 Broadway 1942 Ford V8 cloth banner; bill; Big Little books Sales/Auctioneer Website: www.nckcn.com/novakbrosgieberauction/ See last week’s Grass & Grain for listings & Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 Check website for pictures at www.thummelauction.com Cell: 620-794-8824 Roger Novak Les Novak Butch Gieber Phone: 620-273-6421 • Fax: 620-273-6425 Belleville, Kansas Munden, Kansas Cuba, Kansas Auction Conducted By: Toll Free: 1-866-273-6421 785-527-2626 785-987-5588 785-729-3831 In Office: Nancy Griffin, Heidi Maggard 785-527-1302 (Cell) THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC Email: [email protected] Troy Novak, Munden, Kansas, 785-987-5372 785-738-0067 www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com Clerk: Scott Clerking, Belleville, Kansas 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:15 PM Page 12

Page 12 Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 GREENWOOD COUNTY • 156.9 ACRES The International Year of Soils: Soils Support Health Native Grass • Timber & Wildlife More than a billion dif- come from these microbes. ered using cultures of soil forensic scientists extract ferent bacteria, fungi, ar- Other drugs, including anti- microbes. DNA from a crime scene, he chaea and protists live in a cancer and immunosup- Traditionally, these said. Finding new DNA AUCTION single teaspoon of soil. pressant drugs, have been drugs have been discovered means understanding the THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 — 7:00 PM While it might be difficult to discovered in soil as well. on agar plates. The scien- genetic makeup of those un- AUCTION LOCATION: Greenwood Hotel Complex, imagine miles and miles of “If you realize that we tists examined these plates known microbes and appre- 301 N. Main St. EUREKA, KS 67045 these microscopic organ- only know 1 percent of those to find where disease cul- ciating their diversity. Even- SELLER: JERRY & KELLY ALDERSON isms, called microbes, in microbes in the soil,” Rice tures were growing and tually, scientists will need to that tiny teaspoon, perhaps said, “what are the other 99 where they were not. The find ways to grow them and This is quite the location-nestled close to Toronto and Fall River even more interesting is sci- percent doing for us or have microbes fought culture make more useful drugs for Lakes. The Durham Creek is timbered all the way to Fall River, offer- entists only know about 1 the potential to do for us?” growth in the bare areas; the health industry. ing great wildlife recreation. In the middle of grass country, here is a percent of them. In addition to supplying therefore, they could be iso- “It’s not well appreciat- quarter for the beginning rancher or to add to your existing operation. PROPERTY LOCATION: At Junction of Hwy 99 & Hwy 54, East of “It’s fascinating, at least humans with micronutri- lated, replicated and used ed that the microbes that Eureka, Ks. go south on Hwy 99 4.5 miles to Rd 100th, then East on for microbiologists, because ents in foods for growth and in medicines. live in soil live in a harsh 100th Rd 2.4 miles through the curve & north across the River some would argue soil has development, and drugs to “We have concerns about environment,” Rice ex- Bridge at the Fall River Wildlife area. At the First Co. Rd, north side the most diverse ecosystem. ward off diseases, soil mi- the over-use of antibiotics plained. “They’re used to of the Bridge (100th) go East approx. 4 miles to the NW corner of The most unknown living or- crobes are the key compo- and antibiotic resistance,” that, but when we try to put the property at the intersection of Y & 100th Rd. 100th Rd is approx. ganisms are in the soil,” nents for health in all fea- Rice said. “By digging down them in a perfect environ- 5.5 miles north from the intersection of Hwy 99 & Hwy 400. See Aug. 18 Grass & Grain for info & said Chuck Rice, a soil mi- tures of the planet—such as into the soil, we can now ment, they don’t grow easi- crobiologist and distin- water, air and other aspects find new antibiotics that ly.” See www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com guished professor of agrono- of the environment. “Soils will help overcome the re- Continued need for or call office for full details or showing. my at Kansas State Univer- Support Health” is the Au- sistance that has occurred soil health Griffin sity. gust theme for the 2015 In- naturally from use in hu- Soil is an extremely RICK GRIFFIN Real Estate Many people understand ternational Year of Soils. mans and animals.” valuable resource, Rice Broker/Auctioneer & Auction that soils are necessary for History of efforts Most of those unknown said, and if we lose the Cell: 620-343-0473 Service LC growing plants, Rice said, in medicine soil organisms—that 99 per- healthiness of the soil, we CHUCK MAGGARD and they help clean water. Rice said perhaps the cent—don’t grow on agar lose potential organisms 305 Broadway Sales/Auctioneer But, what most people don’t two most famous instances plates, he said. Recently, that could help us directly Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845 Cell: 620-794-8824 understand is the value of of using soils to create dis- scientists have been using a through disease manage- Phone: 620-273-6421 • Fax: 620-273-6425 soil microbes directly for ease-fighting drugs are modern technique called ment and through the foods Toll Free: 1-866-273-6421 In Office: Nancy Griffin, Heidi Maggard human health. As an exam- Alexander Fleming’s dis- metagenomics that allows we consume. Email: [email protected] ple, about 90 percent of an- covery of penicillin and Sel- them to extract the DNA of Nutrients, particularly www.GriffinRealEstateAuction.com tibiotics we use currently man Waksman’s discovery of microbes directly from the micronutrients like zinc, several antibiotics, includ- soil. In fact, a new class of are critical for human phys- ing streptomycin—the first antibiotics was discovered ical and mental develop- effective antibiotic to treat earlier this year using this ment, he said. Microbes live tuberculosis. These drugs, new method. on plant roots and supply discovered in 1928 and 1943 Extracting the DNA from the plant such nutrients. So, AUCTION respectively, were discov- the soil is a lot like how low zinc levels in depleted SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — 10:00 AM soils can affect zinc levels in Located at Herington Community Building, plants and the development South Broadway (by Police Station) — HERINGTON, KANSAS of children who consume AUCTION them. Likewise, soil health SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — 10:00 AM helps protect the environ- AUCTION LOCATION: 346 Ave. K — WILSON, KANSAS ment. Microbes in soil help Wilson, KS, go 7 miles South on blacktop (205th Rd) to Ave. K, sequester carbon, Rice said. turn East, go 2.5 miles to John Deere mailbox on S. side of road. They take carbon out of the TRACTOR & FARM EQUIPMENT front, SN507388; 1943 JD “B” atmosphere through plants JD 1600A 14’ pull type swather, tractor, narrow front, good rub- twin sickle; 9’x16’ 4-wheel hay ber, SN161239. Both tractors and help store it in the soil, trailer on JD running gear; Sun- run, metal is complete & which helps moderate and flower 1321 C-flex 14’ offset straight. 2 JD dump rakes; 4- protect the climate. disk; Sunflower 5232 23’ field wheel trailer made from Essex Scientists at K-State and cultivator w/spike harrow; Sun- running gear; JD 2-row pull beyond are studying how flower 9’ 4212 trash mulcher; type lister; iron wagon wheels toxicity in the soil that JD 8350 grain drill 10” 32”-36” & others; IHC Wheat w/fertilizer; JD 894-A side deliv- Binder for parts or restoration; comes from lead and ar- ery rake; JD 4-row 3 pt. cultiva- American Seeding Kentucky senic, as examples, can be tor 40”; buzz saw frame w/28” drill for parts; Jay R Den 154 lb. combated with microbes blade; dual hay buck fits JD anvil; old surrey wagon & old that bind to those elements loader; Van Brunt 16x8 grain wheels. and prevent water contami- drill, grass seeder w/fertilizer; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES nation. Rice said soils are table; old oak teachers desk; portable calf pen, fits on loader; Dough cabinet, very good con- Pyrex red, blue and yellow 9 1/2’x11’ cattle guard; 2 JD dition; pie cabinet, very good commonly used to in septic bowls; cruets; Red Wing pottery; spreaders; drill fill auger, com- condition; 4 cane bottom press- tanks and help purify waste- ice cream chair; misc. Burdick bine bin on wheels; JD hyd. back chairs; wall coffee grinder; water. advertising items; collection of cylinders; 3 JD 4x14 plows; flat top trunks; copper tub, gal- “We count on the mi- 1920s and up ladies hat collec- homemade 8’x15’ trailer on vanized tub; oil lamps; pictures; crobes to clean up that tion; lunch pail with thermos; SHOP TOOLS start at 10:00 AM cans; walking and grab sticks; Chevy truck frame; JD 4400 crocks; Kraut Kutter; Depres- water, so as it leaches 1923 Morris County Atlas; WWII combine, 18’ header, needs en- sion glass, green, blue, pink; Spades, shovels, hand tools, walkers and misc. canes; C.B. through to groundwater or screw drivers, sockets, sledge base; misc. Christmas; misc. US Army suit, complete; misc. gine repair; Kilbros 350 grain Czech glassware; chocolate runs off the surface, that hammers, bars, squares, floor knick knacks; card tables and military items. cart on 4-wheel running gear; sets, tea sets; collection of and Handyman jack, bolt cutters, chairs; misc. advertising tins; FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD late ’60s JD 4020 tractor w/cab, creamers; various pottery, water is drinkable,” he said. RR track anvil, welding stand, stainless and granite items; can- 32” LG flat screen; turntable with dual hyd. Excel cab; Donahue chalkware; graniteware - coffee “With water shortage, we’re metal seat on stand, grinder on ning jars, lids and canner; old speakers; floor and table lamps; 5th wheel 6’x16’ stock trailer; pots; butter churns; McCoy, looking at ways to use recy- stand, acetylene welder, dolly games; pictures and frames. full size bed; office chair; old Richardson 14’ silage dump Fenton bowls; Red Wing red cled water for other uses, wagon; JD sickle mower; 6 pitcher; cake plates, refrigera- and bottles; Lincoln 180 amp ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES dresser and hand dresser mir- and it’s the microbes that welder; large shop table with Old “Chambers” porcelain stove; rors; round top kitchen table, 6 sect. rotary hoe pull type; 2 JD tor dishes; Wexford butter dish; chairs, 2 leaves; maple dropleaf 5x14 plows; JD 494A 4-row toothpick holder; several boxes help clean it up.” vise and tool drawers; carpen- Depression S&P; Aunt Jemima To watch a video inter- ters vise clamp table; Columbian S&P; McCoy pottery; old scale; dining table with 4 chairs, 2 planter for parts; Richardson of glassware & misc.; part of 15’ V-blade w/anhydrous appli- old rocking horse; cast iron bench vise; Craftsman and old kitchen utensils; hanging leaves; entertainment center; view about “Soils Support cation; stock trailer, 9 1/2’x8’, items; Bright Pot Belly stove; Black & Decker 10” table saws; Coors light; old wire 6-pack milk round top 4 legs table; recliners; Health” that features Rice, Omaha Furniture flowered sofa; needs floor. various household items; Bryan log on to the K-State Re- Craftsman 6 1/8” jointer-planer carrier; small Rock Island Lines ANTIQUE TRACTORS, furnace, works, outside wood on stand; 6”x18” belt sander on oiler; wooden office chair; Tonka tiered corner shelf; 3 piece bed- search and Extension room set; coffee and lamp EQUIPMENT furnace. stand; KTF 5 sp. drill truck; Fordson tool box; Niles- 1942 JD “A” tractor, narrow YouTube page www.you press/stand; Craftsman 12” Moser cigar box; pocket watch- tables; round table with 4 chairs; record cabinet; lounge chairs; NOTE: All tillage equipment is in very good condition. This is a tube.com/watch?v=eJc0knm band saw/sander on stand; es; old red top kitchen table; pine Nhi4&feature=youtu.be. small electric planer; misc. drills tables, racks and tool boxes; old lamp shades; misc. dolls and very clean auction. Several boxes of glassware and household grandkids plastic toys; Maytag items. Lunch stand by Wilson Knights of Columbus. The Soil Science Society and bits; electric buffer; step and skeleton and other keys; Nourse TERMS: Cash. Must have picture ID to obtain bidding number. No property other ladders; garden hoes, axle grease tin; Winchester belt mobile dishwasher; 21 cu. ft. removed until settled for. Not responsible for accidents. Any statements made of America has resources rakes, trimmers, etc.; mole traps; buckle; Hesston Rodeo Buckles Amana refrigerator; small the day of sale will take precedence over printed matter. for the public, teachers and Maytag deep freeze; misc. flat- rods and reels; garden trailers; years of ’79, ’80, ’81, ’82, ’85, ’86 • Wilson, KS children about soil and welding vise grips; pipe clamps; and 1983 25th Anniversary; ware; pots; pans; skillets, glass- Seller: GENE MALIR each monthly theme for the ware, casserole, baking sheets MEITLER AUCTION SERVICE Marsch M6 plane; small Ritter 1977 the Great American Buckle International Year of Soils (NH) plane; Dunlap plane; draw Collection “Keeper of the Plains” and more! Ken Meitler, Auctioneer • 785-526-7266 308 North Main, Sylvan Grove, KS 67481 at www.soils.org. knife; wheelbarrow; galvanized #BB-1640; marked Roy Rogers TRACTORS, MOWER, tub and buckets; chicken water- spurs; C.H. Shipley, KCMO TRAILERS Sell at 11:30 AM er; portable utility sink; nail keg; spurs; Cole Brook Dale Iron Co. Brand New Gentron 10,000 watt Craftsman portable air compres- sad irons; CI skillets; Chicago portable generator with electric sor; made by Forrest-picnic Stock Yards CI pig; Vornado fan; push start; Dixon Ram Ultra ZTR table; cross cut saws; Stanley #0 black hand crank phone; cherry tri force61” cutting deck; Ford levels. stoner; crock bowls and 3000 utility tractor, low hours, 13- MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS planters; Crosley radio cabinet; 6-28 new rubber; Farmall 656 IH Old pine tables; flower stands; Hoosier (like) pine kitchen cup- tractor, 3320 hours, 16-9-34 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 — 12:00 NOON small crocks; snow sled; solid board; egg basket; soda cases; good rubber, selling with F-11 109 EJ Frick Drive — MANHATTAN, KANSAS core doors; metal yard stands; old mantel clock; corner curio Farmhand loader with 5’ bucket; Kenmore automatic washer; room chair; couch; twin large vases; baskets; lots Lego student school desk; 2 old bicy- glass cabinet; Jefferson electric King Kutter 7’ rear 3 pt. blade; Whirlpool dryer (one year old); springs & mattress; coffee blocks; stereo/speakers/ cabi- cles; kids chairs; 2 old metal clock; misc. jewelry, jewelry box Danuser PTO post auger; 3 pt. very nice twin bed with lower table; plastic corner shelf; end net; TV stand; pictures; flower lawn chairs; 4-drawer metal file; stand; Forrest made heart- PTO cement mixer; Ferguson 3 storage drawers & matching tables; 2-door cabinet; kitchen pots & arrangements; lawn misc. luggage; red kids wagon; shaped wooden ring boxes; pt. cult.; 2 Ford tractor weights; 2 desk; lighted corner china cab- table; ½ round table; room size statues; pitchers; hand bags; Gold Digger metal detector; milk straight back oak chairs; oak nice 4-wheel bale trailers. inet; French Provincial dresser, area rugs; air purifier; 2 gray wheelbarrow; spreader; dolly; chest & 2 night stands; dining metal shelves; dishes; glass- garden hose; sprinklers; clip- table & 4 chairs; wood framed ware; luggage; bird cage; pers; shelves; fabric; Lazy black & white couch; leather aquarium; 2 corner shelves; Susan; hand & garden tools; arm chair; desk; chest-of- white wicker shelf; vases; compound bow & case; cooler; drawers; Technics digital en- dresser lamps; round gold metal detector; croquet set; semble piano & bench (very framed mirror; lamps; curtains; Subaru bike carrier; aluminum nice); twin bed; 4-drawer file sleeping bags; pillows; toys; ladder; pipe wrenches; electric NOTE: Forrest & Marie were life-long residents of Burdick, KS. Both were appreciated and admired by all as cabinet; 2-drawer chest; night Saki set; fireplace tools; fans; chain saw; drill; miscellaneous good neighbors and friends! Air conditioned building ... Come BID on some great Burdick Collectibles! stand; wood framed living oil painting; TV trays; carpet; 4 items. TERMS: Pay by Cash or Good Check. Statements made day of auction take precedence over printed material. Not responsible for accidents. Lunch by Burdick Relay for Life STANLEY & YUAN LEE SELLER: FORREST & MARIE ANDERSON ESTATE GANNON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONS VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER AUCTIONEERS: BOB’S AUCTION SERVICE • 785-258-4188 785-770-0066 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS • 785-539-2316 BOB KICKHAEFER, 785-258-4188 DAVE BURES, 402-766-3743 LEE HOLTMEIER, 785-747-7007 www.gannonauctions.com Clerk/Cashier: Bob's Auction Service 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:15 PM Page 13

Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 Page 13 Near-normal pace for fall crop progress For the week ending August 23, 2015, cool, wet conditions was 29 percent, ahead of 20 last year and average. Mature dominated the weather pattern, according to the USDA’s rated 1 percent, equal to last year and average. National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were 5.4 Sunflowers condition rated 1 very poor, 2 poor, 30 fair, 60 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture rated 3 per- good, and 7 excellent. Sunflowers blooming was 78 percent, cent very short, 20 short, 72 adequate, and 5 surplus. Subsoil ahead of 70 last year, but near 79 average. Ray flowers dried moisture rated 6 percent very short, 21 short, 72 adequate, rated 10 percent, ahead of 2 last year, but behind 20 average. and 1 surplus. Alfalfa hay conditions rated 1 percent very poor, 6 poor, Field Crops Report: Corn condition rated 2 percent very 34 fair, 54 good, and 5 excellent. Alfalfa third cutting was 93 poor, 8 poor, 31 fair, 47 good, and 12 excellent. Corn dough percent, ahead of 82 last year and 84 average. Fourth cutting was at 87 percent, equal to last year and near the five-year was 28 percent ahead of 13 last year and 14 average. average of 89. Dented was 53 percent, ahead of 48 last year, Cotton condition rated 0 percent very poor, 11 poor, 26 but near 57 average. Mature was 8 percent, near 12 last year, fair, 52 good, and 11 excellent. Cotton squaring was 92 per- but behind 20 average. cent, near 94 last year and 96 average. Setting bolls was 63 Soybean condition rated 1 percent very poor, 7 poor, 36 percent, ahead of 53 last year, but behind 73 average. Bolls fair, 49 good, and 7 excellent. Soybeans blooming was 91 opening rated 4 percent, behind 10 last year, but near 8 av- percent, near 94 last year and 93 average. Setting pods was erage. 71 percent, behind 76 last year, but near 72 average. Drop- Livestock, Pasture and Range Conditions: Pasture and ping leaves rated 3 percent, near 0 last year and 2 average. range condition rated 2 very poor, 7 poor, 31 fair, 50 good, Judge Bobby Strecker tapped Georgia Rolph as the re- Sorghum condition rated 1 percent very poor, 4 poor, 26 and 10 excellent. serve champion junior dairy goat showman at the Ot- fair, 59 good, and 10 excellent. Sorghum headed was 89 per- Stock water supplies rated 3 percent very short, 8 short, tawa County Fair. cent, ahead of 78 last year and 79 average. Sorghum coloring 87 adequate, and 2 surplus. Testing hay can save supplement dollars By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma intake increases. For exam- hay (4.0% crude protein) she edge. It is one-inch in diam- State University Emeritus ple, low quality forages will receive 0.96 pounds of eter and is designed to fit on Extension Animal Scientist (below about 6% crude pro- protein from the hay leaving a 1/2 inch drill or brace. During a recent drive in tein) will be consumed at a deficiency of 0.94 pounds Cordless drills make these northeast Oklahoma, the about 1.5% of body weight of protein needed from the tools quite mobile so that abundance of hay in big (on a dry matter basis) per supplement. To meet her the hay bales to be tested do round bales was quite evi- day. Higher quality grass protein needs with a 30% not have to be hauled to be dent. Producers are glad to hays (above 8% crude pro- crude protein supplement near an electrical outlet. have adequate supplies of tein) may be consumed at would require 3.13 pounds The hay samples are placed hay as fall and winter ap- about 2.0% of body weight. of supplement each day. in paper or plastic bags for proaches. Cattle producers Excellent forages, such as However, if the same cow transfer to a forage testing must remember that quanti- good alfalfa, silages, or was consuming a higher laboratory. Cores are taken ty and quality of hay are in- green pasture may be con- quality grass hay (7.0% from several bales at ran- dependent characteristics sumed at the rate of 2.5% of crude protein), then she re- dom to obtain a representa- of their hay crop. body weight per day. The ceives 1.68 pounds of pro- tive sample to be analyzed. Forage analysis can be a combination of increased tein from the hay and must Grab samples can also useful tool to remove some nutrient content and in- be given enough supple- be obtained and tested. To of the mystery concerning creased forage intake ment to meet the 0.22 receive the best informa- the hay that producers will makes high quality forage pounds that is lacking. Now, tion, grab several samples feed this winter. Testing the very valuable to the animal to meet her needs the cow by hand from about six inch- grass hays this year for pro- and the producer. only needs 0.73 pounds of es into the open side of the tein and energy content will The value of forage test- the same supplement per bale or the middle third of a help the producer design ing can best be illustrated day. Because of the differ- small round bale. Place all winter supplementation by comparing the supple- ence in hay quality the sup- of the sample in the bag. Do programs most appropriate ment needed to meet the nu- plement needs vary by four- not discard weeds or stems, for the forage supply that is trient needs of cows in the fold! just because they look unde- available. Any of the poten- winter. Assume we are feed- There are several good sirable. They are still part tial nitrate accumulating ing hay to a 1200-pound methods of sampling hay for of the hay that you are offer- hays should be tested for ni- spring-calving cow in late forage analysis. Most nutri- ing to the livestock. Be cer- trate concentration. gestation. She needs 1.9 tionists would prefer to use tain to label the forage sam- Forage quality has two pounds of crude protein to a mechanical coring probe ples accurately and immedi- important benefits to cows meet her needs and that of made specifically for this ately, in order for the labo- or heifers. First higher the growing fetus. If she con- purpose. The coring probe ratory analysis to be cor- quality forages contain larg- sumes 2.0% of her body is usually a stainless steel rectly assigned to the prop- er concentrations of impor- weight in a low quality grass tube with a serrated, cutting er hay piles or bales. Obvi- tant nutrients so animals ously the more samples that consuming these forages are sent to the laboratory should be more likely to for analysis, the more infor- meet their nutrient needs mation can be gained. Just from the forages. Secondly, as obvious is the fact that as and just as important, ani- the number of samples in- mals can consume a larger crease, the cost of forage quantity of higher quality testing increases. forages. Higher quality for- Samples can be taken to ages are fermented more a local Extension office rapidly in the rumen leav- near you. ing a void that the animal can fill with additional forage. Consequently, forage Wheat fungus re-emerges in The reserve champion gelding at the Ottawa County Fair was shown by Samantha Swearingen. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — 10:00 AM Auction will be held at the farm located 3/4 mile North of CULVER, KANSAS on Bob Cat Road Kansas after or 3 milesAUCTION South of Highway 18 on Bob Cat Road. REAL ESTATE AUCTION TRACTORS & TRUCK motor crane; 2” transfer pump iron kettle; platform scale; metal decades Sells at 12:00 w/gas engine; Honda genera- lawn chair; Walnut player (AP) – A fungus called 2010 John Deere 5093E front tor; JD battery charger; JD A90 piano; piano rolls; oak piano MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 • 6:30 PM wheel assist tractor, 60 hrs. 3 space heater; JD power grease stool w/claw feet; kitchen cabi- wheat flag smut has re- ONSITE: 2403 Brook Lane — pt. fast hitch, dual hyd, w/JD gun; Craftsman shop vac; 4” net; flat top trunk; GE refrigera- emerged in Kansas after not MANHATTAN, KS This is a 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch style home. It has 1268 sq feet, 553 loader 7’ bucket; 2000 vice; 20’ fiber extension ladder; tor; pine work table; chrome being seen since the 1970s. an attached garage, extra driveway parking pad, and a large Volvo single axle semi tractor, 2- 500 gal fuel tanks w/electric table; pine wall cabinet ironing The Kansas Department fenced-in backyard. It is all electric, vinyl windows on the whole Cummings engine, Allison pump; Marquette welder; elec- board; child’s table & chair; of Agriculture says the fun- house and was resided in 2001. It's located in the popular Butter- Fuller 10 speed transmission, tric chain saw sharpener; acc double wash tubs; 6’ stone gus is not a danger to hu- field Addition within walking distance of the school, fishing pond day cab, air conditioning, good welder; 8” bench grinder; post; corn planter; scythe; rubber, good condition; Road Craftsman tool box; assortment water pump; pitcher pump; car mans or animals and does- and water park. Home does set in a flood plain. Seller has done Boss 24’ gooseneck trailer tan- hand tools inc.: sockets;, end side light; lantern; buck saw; n’t affect grain quality. extensive foundation work - now all it needs is your personal touch! dem axle, dove tail w/ramps & wrenches; crescents; ham- lard press; meat saw; waffle Jeff Vogel of the KDA No special taxes. 2014 Real estate taxes were $ 1842.64. electric assist; 2 wheel 6’ x 10’ mers; pullers; allen wrenches; iron; car tags; glass wash says the main concern is utility trailer; 1952 John Deere ½” drill; angle grinder; air tools board; ironing board; South Legal Description: Butterfield Addition #3, Lot 72 that 15 countries have some Call Terri Hollenbeck to view! 785-223-2947 B tractor good condition. inc.: ½” & ¾” sockets, buffer; wind heater; antique wrenches; restrictions on imports that MOWER, GATOR & work benches; bolt bin w/bolts; school desk; gas fill can; JD MACHINERY air conditioner gauges; pickup tractor implement manuals; might be infected with the 2007 John Deere 3 pt. MX8 ro- tool box; Handy Man jack; bot- Mason jars; milk bottles; large fungus. He says the infesta- tary mower; 3 pt. 8’ blade; Fron- tle jacks; endless belt; car assortment of stain glass; as- tions found so far have been tier pallet fork like new; JD 3-16 ramps; wheel barrow; JD 21” sortment glass supplies; very low. pull type plow; John Deere lawn mower; pump jack w/gas Paragon kiln; Household inc.: The Topeka Capital-Jour- F620 54” Z Trak front deck engine; wire stretchers; winch; 2011 GE microwave; electric nal reports farmers are mower; 1998 John Deere Gator air bubble; extension cords; car organ; pine dining table w/4 being encouraged to choose 4x2 w/dump box; lawn sprayer. ramps; jack stands; 4” bin chairs; oak dining table w/4 SELLER: RACHEL L. PENCE TOOLS & OTHER auger; John Deere parts; 10-8’ chairs; brown recliner; blue wheat varieties resistant to DR Trimmer Vector XLC walk used tin; loader tractor brack- divan; floral love seat; triple fungi, apply fungicides to TERMS: Property sells AS IS, WHERE IS. 10% non-refundable down payment behind; Troy Bilt 24” snow ets; 2 new JD 20” 8 hole rims; dresser; night stand; telephone is required day of sale by check. Buyers must be able to close on or before Oc- their seeds before planting tober 14, 2015. Buyer needs bank letter of loan approval or funds verification. blower like new; Rol-Air upright 14.9-28 tires; 150 gal fuel bar- stand; humidifier; 2 drawer file; winter wheat, and delay Cost of Title Insurance and Closing Costs to be split equally between Buyer and twin cylinder air compressor; rel; chain hoist; 4 JD cylinders; wall shelfs; Vitamaster tread planting. Seller. All announcements day of sale take precedence over written materials. 6200 watt Elite Series genera- assortment yard tools; assort- mill; Xerox XC 1020 printer; Crossroads Real Estate & Auction LLC is representing the seller. The fungus has been tor; Packard electric drill; 10 ton ment iron. printer cabinet; storage shelfs; WO OCATIONS press; JD power washer; JD HOUSEHOLD & ANTIQUES grill; fan; Mel Mac dishes; lug- 7840 E UST HwyL 24, Manhattan: found in Phillips, Smith, 55EV chain saw; Generac gen- Antiques inc.: 1 & 2 cylinder gage; assortment of other Rooks, Graham, Wallace, 785-539-2732 1003 Lincoln, Wamego 785-456-6777 erator welder w/gas engine; Maytag engines; 30 gal cast items. Logan, Trego, Ellis, Lincoln, Terri Hollenbeck, Broker/Owner: Note: For pictures check our website www.thummelauction.com. Lunch by Methodist Church. Wichita, Scott, Ness, Rush, 785-223-2947 Barton, Pawnee, Edwards, Andrew Sylvester, Auctioneer Auction Conducted By: DEAN WHITE Stafford, Kiowa, Pratt and 785-456-4352 THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC Dickinson counties. www.kscrossroads.com 785-738-0067 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:16 PM Page 14

Page 14 Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 ka for 2 estates. Auction- eers: Whitmore Estate Liquidator. Auction Sales Scheduled September 8 — Household, garage & outdoor items at Hillsboro for Elda ANTIQUEMONDAY, SEPTEMBER AUCTION 7 — 10:00 AM check out the on-line schedule at www.grassandgrain.com Hiebert. Auctioneers: Auction will be held in Kenwood Hall at the Saline Co. Leppke Realty & Auction. Expo, 900 Greeley September 9 — Tractors, SALINA, KANSAS September 1 — Household, ture, collectibles & house- ture, hand & garden tools, combines, trucks, trailers, SIGNS & ADVERTISING advertising pickup side washer, dryer, antiques, hold items at Moundridge household & more; 7th: farm equipment of all Signs inc.: Ford Tractor Imple- boards; Thermometer inc.: ment new old stock; Kerr (Squirt; Coop; Pepsi; RC; furniture, artwork, glass- for Ray Rilling Estate, Hummels/Goebels, Glass- kinds, lawn & garden & McGee new old stock; Seal Delco, Teem); Pepsi chalk ware, jewelry & more at Leona Rilling. Auction- ware, Roy Doulton figures, more online at (www.big Power Banner new old stock; board; plastic Coke menu Manhattan for Mead- eers: Van Schmidt Auc- bottles, clocks, col- iron.com). Auctioneers: Ford Tractor Service Dearborn board; Chevrolet service owlark Hills Foundation. tion. lectibles, diamond ring) Stock Auction Co. Farm Equipment; Chevrolet board; Gold Nugget tray; Auction services donated September 5 — Coin Op, col- held at Topeka for Mary September 10 — Appli- porcelain; Sears porcelain; many more signs. by Vern Gannon Real Es- lectibles, furniture at Sali- Alden Clarke Trust. Auc- ances, furniture, house- Goodrich porcelain; Gamble COLLECTABLES tate & Auctions. na. Auctioneers: Thummel tioneers: Kooser Auction hold, antiques, col- porcelain; 1952 Coke; Cono- 1948 Packard carnival fire September 1 — 179.8 acres Real Estate & Auction, Service. lectibles, yard & outdoor co; Firestone; DeLaval; car; 1950 Garton Kidillac Goodrich Silvertone; Cooper pedal car; Irish Mail cart. Osborne County farmland LLC. September 7 — Gas pumps items at Hillsboro for Jean Tire; Frontier; Ford Rotary; LoBoy penny scale; Sea held at Downs for Ronald September 5 — Vintage fur- to be restored, engines & Oblander. Auctioneers: GTI Race Oil; Mobil Oil; Raider Submarine arcade R. Frevert Family Trust & niture, collectibles, Zane stationary, IHC Cub Leppke Realty & Auction. Massey Ferguson; Morton coin op game; Schwinn Frevert Farms, LLC. Auc- Grey book collection, Cadets, tractors, mowers & September 10 — 153.65 acres Salt; Prairie Maid Meat; Corvette bike; 5 cup malt tioneers: Thummel Real wood shop tools, jewelry, gas station items at Bur- Marion County cropland, DeKalb; Goodyear; Tee Pee mixer; syrup dispenser; 2- Estate & Auction, LLC. furniture & misc. at rton for Milford Ediger. grass & wildlife held at Auto; Ajax Tire; United Air 1920’s Buddy L 25’ trucks; rail- September 2 — Tractors, Lawrence for Leo & Wilma Auctioneers: Auction Spe- Hillsboro for Gregory & Lines; Circle B Dog Food; road lantern w/blue globe; combines, trucks, trailers, Lutz. Auctioneers: Elston cialists, LLC. Christina Flaming. Auc- Land O Lakes; Coke bottle; 1960’s Coke coil op chest; Chevron Delco; cardboard Coke cooler & other Coke farm equipment of all Auction Company. September 7 — Chapman tioneers: Griffin Real Es- Double Cola & 1943 Coke; items; 1950’s baseball cards kinds, lawn & garden & September 5 — Fredericks Labor Day Festival includ- tate & Auction Service, Wall Drug; Hotel Plaza; inc.: Ted Williams; 1920-1970 more online at (www.big consignment auction at ing a Barn Quilt walk and LC. Raleigh; Virginia Slim; Ford car tags; several green & iron.com). Auctioneers: Falls City, Nebraska. the Class of '77 Car Show, September 12 — Boat, guns, Tractor radio display; plastic white porcelain service station Stock Auction Co. September 6 — Furniture, Chapman. coins, antiques, col- Coors; plastic Olds; Coors lights; tire ash trays; Jack September 3 — Cloud Coun- 1903 drafting table, Fen- September 7 — Signs & ad- lectibles, glassware, pot- hanging light; Clocks inc.: Daniels wood box; 1930’s to ty farmland real estate, ton glassware, col- vertising, collectibles, tery, household, appli- (Chevrolet Paint; Sentry clock; 60’s car manuals & brochures; furniture, antiques, collectibles, household & 1948 Packard carnival fire Dempster; Ranch Hand clock; autographed pictures of ances, shop & yard items GM clock; 7 UP); Chevrolet singers & actors. lectibles at Clyde for An- tools at Manhattan for car, 1950 Garton Kidillac at Cottonwood Falls for See last week’s Grass & Grain for complete listings & drew & Josephine Seifert Seaton/Kohake & Others. pedal car, Irish Mail cart Estate of the late Don & Check website for pictures www.thummelauction.com Estate. Auctioneers: Auctioneers: Gannon Real at Salina. Auctioneers: Helen Evans. Auctioneers: Auction Conducted By: Thummel Real Estate & Estate & Auctions. Thummel Real Estate & Griffin Real Estate & Auc- Auction, LLC. September 6 — Indian arti- Auction, LLC. tion Service, LC. THUMMEL REAL ESTATE & AUCTION LLC September 5 — Tractors, ve- facts & Civil War, furni- September 7 — 20th annual September 12 — large line 785-738-0067 hicle, garage items, furniture, crocks, signs, toys & Labor Day auction at Lyn- of tillage, hay, tractors, collectibles at Salina. don. Auctioneers: Harley ATVs & farm items at Fort Auctioneers: Thummel Gerdes Auctions. Scott for Clifton Beth. Auc- CLIFTON & WHITNEY BETH FARM AUCTION Real Estate & Auction, September 8 — Antiques, tioneers: Marty Read Auc- LLC. antique furniture, col- tion Service. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — 10:00 AM September 6 & 7 (6th: Cos- lectibles, glassware, art September 12 — Tractor, 2256 Valley Road — FORT SCOTT, KANSAS tume jewelry, Fenton, work, linens & needle- farm equipment, antique The following farm equipment and machinery will be offered at public auction located from Ft. McCoy, vintage African work, costume jewelry, tractors, equipment, an- Scott, KS go north on 69 Hiway 10 miles to Fulton exit or Wagon Road, then go ½ mi. east to 225th American items, furni- household & more at Tope- tiques & collectibles near Rd. then south 1 mile. WATCH FOR SIGNS. Wilson for Gene Malir. FUEL TANKS Auctioneers: Meitler Auc- Two 1300 gal. fuel tanks on tion Service. stands with hose and filters. September 12 — 3-Bedroom GRAVITY FLOW WAGONS brick home with detached M & W 300 bu. With metal 1 ft. garage on corner lot, rop- extensions; 275 Unverferth SATURDAY,ESTATE SEPTEMBER AUCTION 5 — 9:00 AM gravity flow with hydraulic swing 2110 Harper Dg. Fairgrounds, Bldg. 21 ing saddle, tack, horse away auger. Leo & Wilma areLAWRENCE, moving to a senior KANSAS living community and will trailers, furniture & tools SHOP & TOOLS offer OUTSTANDING QUALITY ITEMS! Very large auction! at Derby. Auctioneers: TRACTORS Wrenches, hammers, screw dri- Chuck Korte Real Estate & JD 7800 MFWD 16 spd. trans vers, air compressor and other VINTAGE FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES; Vintage Fireplace Auction Service, Inc. air 6490 hrs., rear duals, great shop and tool equipment. Andiron Set (custom made); 100+ Vintage Padlocks; September 12 — Cars, pick- inside rubber, front weights, ZERO TURN MOWERS 20+ Cast Iron Implements Seats; up, trailers, lawn mowers, small 540 & 1000 PTO, great 2014 Gravely ZT 60 HD Zero ZANE GREY BOOK COLLECTION, WOOD SHOP TOOLS, mechanic & carpenter tractor; JD 4430 Quad Range Turn with 24 HP Kawasaki en- JEWELRY Sells First 9 AM; FURNITURE & MISC. tools, household & an- diesel, 2 year AC and injection gine, like new, only 59 hrs; John See last week’s Grass & Grain for listings & pump rebuild, great rubber, 540 Deere zero turn lawnmower, Please visit us online at www.KansasAuctions.net/elston for pictures! tiques at Belleville for & 1000 PTO; 895 Versatile, 351 hrs, 42” deck. Mrs. Clifford (Rosie) Swan- 5993 hrs. with bare back; JD son. Auctioneers: Novak 8630 with 3 pt. and PTO quad SELLER: LEO & WILMA LUTZ Bros. & Gieber. range transmission 50 series Auctioneers: ELSTON AUCTION COMPANY September 12 — 1999 Cadil- UTV’S (785-594-0505) • (785-218-7851) Motor Air; IH 706 diesel 3613 2009 Polaris Ranger 500 cc “Serving Your Auction Needs Since 1994” lac El Dorado, player hrs. 39267 S-X serial 2 pt. lift, 4X4, 223 hrs.; Honda Pioneer piano, 52” flat screen TV, 540 and 1,000 PTO; H Farmall 500 cc 4X4, only 47 hrs., wind- Tractor. shield, mirrors, top, doors. GOLF CART EZ-GO electric golf cart with windshield, plastic canopy and rear rack (Ser.# 1136918) PLANTERS 959 IH Cyclo Air 12 row planter SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 — 11:00 AM 3 pt. with Bean, Corn and Milo Pottorf Hall, CiCo Park — MANHATTAN, KANSAS drums; JD 7000 6 row planter. HAY EQUIPMENT Wooden dining table & 8 chairs; & other glasses; microwave; rier; mops/cleaning supplies; GRAIN DRILLS leather couch; 4 very nice full toaster; coffee maker; antique stair step basket; lots of ribbon; 5500 Case IH 30 ft. folding drill Vermeer 10 wheel rake model SKID LOADER WR22; 567 JD Mega wide Big beds; newer Oak table with ledgers; large gold framed mir- chairs in a bag; hip boots; Soybean Special 15” spacing, leaf; couch, matching chair & ror; Eskimo statue; fur coats; sports equipment; coolers; rods 5640 Turbo diesel Gehl skid great paint, always shedded, Round Baler and Cover Edge loader only 424 hrs., runs great, net wrap, 1,000 PTO; Sitrex ottoman; antique ornate bed; Bev Doolittle print; kitchen prim- & reels; garden tools; 8’ scaffold Yetter markers, Monitor needs 1903 drafting table; modern itives; antique green kitchen jar; with riser & safety bars; 4’ roof- Series E with 6’ bucket. repair; IH 5100 double drill 21 Magnum10 wheel high capacity LOADER ATTACHMENTS rake; JD 1470 disc mower con- glass door bookcases; cedar ironing board; over-the-stool ing scaffold; DeWalt 10” chop hole (two drills with dolly) in- chest; small Gibson upright cabinet; Sango china; paper- saw; lawn aerator; push Belltec hydraulic post hole dig- clude cylinders and hoses, ditioner, rubber rollers, nice ger with 12” auger; Dual spear mower; NH side delivery pull deep freeze; white desk; white weight; beadwork; silverware; mower; lawn spreader; ladder; great rubber. bookcase; dressers; 2 antique new Fiesta ware; keys; chenille saw horses; leaf vacuum; fold- big bale attachment. FIELD CULTIVATORS type rake; Hay rake. SKID LOADER TRAILER ROTARY MOWERS Oak arm chairs; flat screen TV; spread; teapot; crystal prisms; ing aluminum ladder; shop vac; IH 26 ft. Vibra shank with har- couch; 2 living room chairs; pair iron horseshoes & stars; brass 30’ aluminum extension ladder; Heavy duty tilt 16’X6’ Penal row; IH 4600 Field Cultivator 28’ 10’ pull type rotary mower; 7’ ro- hitch tandem axle trailer with tary mower. wingback chairs (blue); new cross; pressure cooker; canner; bolt cutters; snow shovels; gar- with harrow; 25’ John Deere Oak chair; wooden desk; Oak canning jars; 2 brass lamps den hose; grow light shelf; foldup ramps, 8 hole wheels. 960 Field Cultivator with har- AUGER TRUCK & PICKUPS Swing away 60’ portable West- night stand; end tables; foot- (hoof legs); piano music; lots of wheelbarrow; air compressor; row. stool; rockers; papasan chair; movies; globe on stand; many dolly; Remington ram set, 22 1979 Chevy auto Scottsdale 3.4 DISCS field 12” auger. ton 4X4 350 V8, grill guard; CATTLE PANELS night stand; very nice entry nice games; plastic scooter; ammo; chain saw; 6’ level; 25’ Case IH 496 disc; Case IH table; Oak bookshelf; glass top dolls; upholstery material; Sam- leather tool bel; router; ½” drill; 1963 IH Loadstar CO 1800 cab 496 32’ disc; 18’ Miller cutting Heavy duty 10’ 7 bar pipe cattle over with 16’ bed with 40” metal panels on 2 wheeled panel trail- table; black desk; 2 glass top sung DVD/VHS player; Pioneer skill saw; porter cable belt off set disc. end tables; computer desk; tape deck; 2 antique brass sander; Craftsman plane; elec- grain sides hoist duals, 345 V8 PLOWS er, approx. 20 panels. engine; 1998 GMC ¾ ton 4X4 BOAT Walnut bench(stand); patio fur- lamps; assorted dishes & tric extension cords; nail gun & JD 5 bottom semi mounted niture; bookshelves; antique ra- glassware; books; HP printer; nails; post drill; files; clamps; extended cab SLT short bed plow and Oliver semi mounted 14’ aluminum Jon Boat on trailer auto 454 V8 pickup with dual HAND GUNS diator heater; wood storage comforters; blankets; pillows; surveyor point & tripod; antlers; plow. box; cradle; crib; plant stands; stereo & speakers; many CD’s; copper soldering iron; blow spear hydraulic slip in bale CHISEL Ruger Mark 111 Target pistol 22 spear; Ford 600 2 ton grain LR w/box; Ruger 10/22 22LR area rugs; 2-drawer file cabinet; 2 brass Eagles 3 radiant torch; dado blade; caulk guns & 30 ft. IH 55 chisel with anhy- office chairs; big screen TV; TV heaters; electric roaster; CD caulk; license tags; Nautical truck with hoist and 18’ bed V8 drous applicator. w/box; Smith & Wesson 9mm 5 spd; Chevy C50 Bulk fuel Model M/P; Star 9mm Largo; stand; card table & chairs; fold- player; vacuum; fans; space items; rifle scope; halogen light; OTHER EQUIPMENT ing table; heater with remote; heater; seashells; fabric; floor & antique door with beveled truck 5 compartments 1525 gal- 3 pt. post hole digger; 4 Ruger model P-85 9mm. lon total capacity; 1973 Ford RIFLES metal cabinet; 2 glider lawn table lamps; dinosaur coat glass; Oak door; shop broom; wheeled hay wagon; Tractor chairs; gas BBQ grill. rack; wood doll house; baskets; filet knife; face shields; 3 tool Grain truck 20 ft. bed, good dozer blade with brush guard; Ruger 10/22 rifle 22 LR w/box; shape. Marlin mdl XT-Stainless 22 Mag. 80 PCS FENTON US Military bayonet; lots Holi- belts; walkie-talkies; electric NH portable grinder mixer. GLASSWARE. VARIETY OF day decorations; artificial water pump; boat compass; PIECES & COLORS Christmas tree; various Hal- hinges; drawer knobs; new 10 Longaberger pottery pieces; loween costumes; apple peel- plumbing & electrical supplies; 3 Thomas Kinkade prints; er; hot plate; kitchen ware; door locks; RR spikes; garden Acorn one-cent vending peanut candy dish; wood rolling pin; tools & fence; hand tools; jar; antique glass light shades; wood mask; buckets; 10spd planes; Craftsman wrenches; 5 gallon crock jug; churn; bike; golf clubs; child’s sled; antique hooks & brackets; lots stoneware; Pfaltzgraff; nice pic- sport umbrella; 3 infrared of miscellaneous! tures & artwork; vases; German heaters; fireplace tools; log car- www.martyreadauction.com SEATON/KOHAKE & OTHERS Go to: for pictures! TERMS & CONDITIONS: Not responsible for accidents. Verbal statements made day of sale take precedence over GANNON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONS written material. VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER Sale conducted by: MARTY READ AUCTION SERVICE 785-770-0066 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS • 785-539-2316 MartyReal & Beverly Estate, Read Antique, • Mound Farm, City, Livestock KS 66056 & Commercial • 913-795-2508 www.gannonauctions.com 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:16 PM Page 15

Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 Page 15 furniture, household, JD for Aaron L., Dennis L. & ture) held at Ellis for toy collection, woodwork- Moore Family Farms. Auc- Home, Jeff Dankenbring, tractors & combines, belt Janell Knudson. Auction- Shannon C. Wood Trust. ing equipment, tools, tioneers: Midwest Land & Mark Uhlik. buckles at Wamego for eers: Gannon Real Estate Auctioneers: Midwest household at Longford for Donald “Bud” Keating Es- & Auctions, in cooperation Land & Home, Mark Uhlik. Melvin & Vona Curtis Rev. tate. Auctioneers: Gannon with Ryan &Sons Real- September 27 — 4 bedroom, Trust. Auctioneers: Real Estate & Auctions. tors. 2 bath rural home on 5 Reynolds Auction Service. September 12 — Furniture, September 19 — Furniture, acres held at Salina. Auc- October 13 — 120 acres m/l antiques, household household, dishes, glass- tioneers: Wilson Realty & Clay County farmland, LABORMONDAY, SEPTEMBER DAY AUCTION 7 — 9:00 AM goods, tools & misc. at ware, antiques, col- Auction Service. home & 5 acres m/l, sheds 115 N. Reno — BURRTON, KANSAS Clifton for Theresa lectibles & more at Abi- October 3 — Coins at Iola for & outbuildings, rural (90% of the items in this auction were used to operate a gas service station or used on farms prior to the 1950ʼs. Large Schwab. Auctioneers: lene for Shetter & Gfeller. collection from Earl & water held at Longford for Auction! Check web. Thanks, Vern) Kretz & Bloom Auction Auctioneers: Chamberlin Mary Clemans Estate. Auc- Melvin & Vona Curtis Rev. Service. Auction Service. tioneers: Kurtz Auction & Trust. Auctioneers: MISCELLANEOUS: W.L. Service Oil Co. 30” Derby September 12 — Shop tools, September 19 — Pasture- Realty. Reynolds Real Estate & Walker Crude Oil Tanker; Products; 30” Eason Gasoline; antiques, collectibles, fur- land real estate with out- October 3 — Vehicles, guns, Auction Service. Collector Toys; Emerson Seed White Rose Gasoline; Many niture, household, trac- buildings, livestock equip- household & misc. at Clay October 24 — Machine tools, Cleaner; 2 wood seed cleaners; More. Feed Mill No. 0 Land Crank ENGINES & Stationary: Whitte Center for Merton Bletch- hand air & elec. power tors, mower, trailers & ment, tools & collectibles Grinder; Hog Oiler; Wooden 1 1/2 Horse Complete; misc. at Herington for For- North of Onaga for Vin- er. Auctioneers: Kretz & tools, used & recondi- Drive Pulleys & others; 9’ wood- Fairbanks Motor; McCormick rest & Marie Anderson Es- cent M. Cass Estate. Auc- Bloom Auction Service. tioned industrial related en barrel roller; barrel trucks; Deering 1HP; Detroit 2 tate. Auctioneers: Bob’s tioneers: Cline Realty & October 10 — Furniture, ad- items at Clay Center for Buggy Shaft; Han water pumps; cycle/copper cooling tank & Auction Service, Bob Kick- Auction, LLC. vertising, glassware, Weir Enterprises LLC & Coleman Lanterns; kerosene truck, runs; International 11/2HP haefer, Dave Bures, Lee September 19 — Real estate household, antiques, col- others. Auctioneers: Kretz cans; Railroad jacks/other jacks; Type-La-Engine/Truck, runs; Holtmeier. (house) & household at lectibles & tools at Abi- & Bloom Auction Service. McCormick Deering; Advertising John Deere 11/2HP Pump/ September 12 — Tractors, Wakefield for Ron & Mar- lene for the McCormick October 28 — Annual Fink pieces. Jack/ Skids, runs; Maytag GAS PUMPS To Be Restored: engines; Maytag Washing truck, mower, Gator, ma- sha Hunsecker. Auction- Estate. Auctioneers: Beef Genetics Angus & Clear Vision Pump Co. #21610; Machine/Maytag motor; Engine chinery, tools & other, eers: Clay County Real Es- Chamberlin Auction Serv- Charolais Bull sale at Ran- Butler Visible Model #718; Trucks & Iron Truck Wheels; household & antiques tate, Greg Kretz, salesman ice. dolph. Model #43 Guard; Older Tolkein Rare Upright Maytag Engine. North of Culver for Dean & auctioneer. October 10 — 254 acres Mar- November 7 — Irvine Ranch Elec. Pump. SIGNS: 72” 200+ OIL CANS: Sinclair, Mobil, White. Auctioneers: Thum- September 19 — Consign- shall County farmland annual production sale Sinclair H-C Gasoline; 59” Atlas, Empire, Kendall, mel Real Estate &Auc- ment auction at Salina. held at Frankfort for Gary (Simmental & SimAngus) Anderson Prichard Motor Fuels; Standard, Nourse, Twin Tractor, tion, LLC. Auctioneers: Wilson Real- Griffis Family. Auction- at Manhattan. 15” x 60” Sinclair Opaline Motor National, Parity, Camel Penn, Oils; Round Tiolene Motor Oil; Shell Wings, York September 13 — Jeep, col- ty & Auction Service. eers: Midwest Land & November 14 — Furniture, Skelly Oils & Grease; Gargoyle lectibles, furniture, lawn September 26 — V-tail Bo- Home, Jeff Dankenbring, household, dishes, glass- Mobil Oils Vacuum Oil IHC CUB CADETS, & garden, tools & misc. at nanza airplane, 4440 JD Mark Uhlik. ware, guns, tools, antiques, Company; Round 36” Kendall; TRACTORS/MOWERS Lawrence for Lou & Cindy tractor, Lincoln portable October 10 — Farmland & collectibles & much more Eason Gasoline; 70”x70” 1958 Massey 65 Propane, WF, Parsons Estate, living es- welder, mowers, Shop- hunting land real estate, at Abilene for Jean Cham- Phillips 66; 16”x93” Cities 3PT, 3X3 TRANS. tate of Gene & Cindy (Par- smith, many tools at Enter- Minneapolis Moline col- berlin. Auctioneers: sons) Chubb. Auctioneers: prise for Kevin &Guy lectible tractors & other Chamberlin Auction Serv- MILFORD EDIGER, SELLER Elston Auctions. Prichard. Auctioneers: farm machinery, tools East ice. www.auctionspecialists.com September 13 — Appliances, Reynolds Auction Service. of Goff for Kenneth J. Wes- November 14 — 1,187 acres VERN KOCH, 316.772.6318 furniture, household & September 26 — Ellis Coun- sel Estate, Linda Allen, ex- Marshall County farmland MIKE FLAVIN 316.283.8164 misc. at Manhattan for ty land in 3 tracts (T1: 157 ecutor. Auctioneers: Cline held at Marysville for Buddy Griffin, Guest Stanley & Yuan Lee. Auc- acres+/- cropland; T2: Realty & Auction, LLC. tioneers: Gannon Real Es- 325+/- native grass; T3: 151 October 10 — 40hp front as- tate & Auctions. acres +/- native grass pas- sist tractor w/loader, farm REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION September 13 — Tools, tractor, equipment, riding SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 — 10:00 AM lawn mower, Corvette, Auction and property located 1 mile North of ONAGA, KANSAS on the Onaga Road household at Blue Rapids to Wasson Road then 1/2 mile East to 23730 Wasson Road — ONAGA, KS for Ron & Elaine Botts. SATURDAY,LAND SEPTEMBER AUCTION 26 — 10:00 AM • SALE ORDER: Shop Tools, Livestock Equipment, Collectibles & Household Auctioneers: Olmsted & # # Days Inn Ellis - ELLIS, KANSAS REAL ESTATE TO SELL AT 1:30 PM Sandstrom. Ellis Days Inn is located just south of I-70 Exit 145, Legal Description: The West Half of the North- Real Estate Terms: The Seller requires 10% down September 14 — 3BR, 1 BA 205 N. Washington St. west Quarter of Section 26, Township 6 South, the day of sale with the balance to be paid on or be- ranch-style home at Man- TRACT 1: 157 Acres +/- Ellis County Cropland. Approximately Range 11 East of the 6th PM, less a tract, Pot- fore Oct. 19, 2015. Possession will be upon clos- hattan for Rachel L. 137 acres of ‘almost level’ cropland. Located 2.5 miles north & 1 tawatomie County, KS. ing. The Seller and Buyer to equally split the title Pence. Auctioneers: Cross- mile west of Ellis Ks at the corner of 110th and Locust Grove. This property consists of 70.9 acres m/l of mostly insurance and closing costs of the Pottawatomie roads Real Estate & Auc- TRACT 2: 325 Acres +/- Ellis County Pasture. Has rolling hills of native grass pasture with 2 brome grass terraced County Abstract Co. 2015 taxes to be prorated to native grass, several deep valleys which had seeps in the bottom, tion, LLC. hay fields. This land lays fairly well and it has 1 date of closing. Statements made sale day take and some trees. Located 1 mile east and 5.5 miles north of Ellis pond, a small creek and rural water with meter. precedence over printed material. Sale subject to September 15 — 5,000 Ks. At the corner of 130th and St. John / St. Andrew Rd. square foot commercial The farmstead includes a 1978 14’x63’ manufac- seller’s confirmation. Cline Realty & Auction rep- TRACT 3: 151 Acres +/- Ellis County Pasture. An exceptionally tured home with a 9’x32’ add on; appliances in- resents the seller’s interest. building held at Wamego clean native grass pasture with rolling hills. Two ponds. One oil cluded. There is an attached 2-story garage/shop For more information or viewing of real estate well and a tank battery on the property. The owner’s share of the for Yang-Xiao Family area with a concrete floor plus a 2-bay shop and please call John E. Cline, 785-889-4775 or An- mineral rights will be sold with this tract. This tract is just across the Trust. Auctioneers: Cross- other outbuildings. The buildings are being sold in nette Cline, 785-556-3971 or check website: road from Tract 2. roads Real Estate & Auc- an “As Is” condition. www.mcclivestock.com/clinerealty LISTING AGENT’S NOTES: These properties are well-cared for tion, LLC. and in good shape and would make a great addition to your current ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES post wooden bed; old 3-drawer hoses, air bubble, Air Cheetah, September 17 — 156.9 acres farming operation or investment portfolio. Come prepared to buy! 3 copper boilers; ash bucket; chest; many nice collectible hydraulic air jack, chains, come- Greenwood County native See Sept. 8 Grass & Grain for complete details or see our website! hand blow torches; several old glassware pieces, (2) 12-place a-longs; tire bead breaker bar & grass, timber & wildlife traps; old ice skates; 2 old setting of china; 13 glasses & tire irons; 1” air impact wrench held at Eureka for Jerry & SHANNON C. WOOD TRUST, SELLER sausage stuffers; meat saw; pitcher set; serving bowl, platters, with sockets, good; 10’ aluminum Kelly Alderson. Auction- meat grinder; cast iron pot; old oil etc. step ladder; large truck tire cans; sausage press; old primi- PICKUP & 4-WHEELER wrench; 7” Win portable grinder; eers: Griffin Real Estate & tives; nail keg; galvanized oblong (to sell at 1:20 PM) floor jack, hydraulic jacks; disc Auction Service, LC. bath tub; very old bushel basket; Ford 1984 F-250 XLT, extended sander; long handled pruning September 17 — 4 bedroom, Mark Uhlik – Broker/Auctioneer 785-325-2740 smaller anvil; old bucksaw; an- cab pickup, AT with gooseneck saw; very good metal & wood 2 bath home at Manhattan www.MidwestLandandHome.com tique fence stretcher; 4 cream hitch; Arctic Cat 400 4x4 four- work bench; wheelbarrow; 3 cans; very old chain drive garden wheeler, 372 hrs., 590 miles, good metal shelving units car planter; 1 ear corn sheller; Ely’s front & rear rack, nice shape, ramps & stands; shovels & forks; Dandy hay knife; larger cast iron runs good; Arctic Cat 300 2- various rolls of cable for fencing; kettle with handle; very old wheel drive four-wheeler, nice aluminum extension ladder; large Schwinn boys bike; 2 old vises condition, runs well. 2” water transfer pump with with anvil ends; 10 old sad irons; MOWER, LIVESTOCK Briggs engine; PLUS MANY very old 12-drawer wooden cabi- EQUIPMENT & TOOLS MORE ASSORTED TOOLS. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 — 9:30 AM net; old Brookine hand oil fill can; Craftsman 20hp rider mower HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE 810 Lincoln — WAMEGO, KANSAS shoe cobbler set; very old electric (later model, good shape); heavy & APPLIANCES 1999 Cadillac El Dorado, etched stems; butter dish; ice charcoal grill; records; wood toaster; old lantern; hand fly duty push string trimmer with Very nice 4 glass door china only 90,317 miles, sun roof, bucket; crystal lamp; bowls; ironing board; jewelry chest; sprayer with glass jar; old metal Briggs motor, used very little; 20- hutch with 4 bottom doors; 2 nice full power, extra clean! platters; Collector dolls; liquor lots VCR tapes; ironing board; cooler; lye soap; old saddle; very plus mostly 16’ long green metal solid wood end tables; very nice good old metal Pleasure Chest panels; several sheep or goat Duncan Phyfe dining table with Cabaret player piano & rolls glasses; 10 cottages with heaters; milk stool; air mat- cooler; wooden baskets; old clear panels, 8’x3’; assorted metal chairs; round glass top table; (extra nice); 52” Toshiba flat glass domes; Fenton compote; tress; brief case; kitchen appli- & brown bottles; assorted glass- gates; 7’ galvanized stock tank; 2 newer style dresser with mirror; screen TV; black TV stand; bells; child’s dishes; vases; ances & household items. ware, vases, collectible mugs, inside cone big round bale feed- nice oak entertainment set; dining room suite with china Dept. 56 Angel; etched crystal; JOHN DEERE AND BELT green jars, old tins, old wooden ers; 1 poly round bale feeder; 1 queen bed frame & headboard, cabinet, table & 6 chairs; relish dishes; red/clear bowl; BUCKLECOLLECTION: white Pfaltzgraff dishes; Japan John Deere spring seat; boxes; 3 old fire extinguisher regular round bale feeder; 5 poly complete; king bed frame with loveseat; Oak table, 2 leaves, bombs; glass insulators; many bottom feed bunks; 12 wire end drawers & headboard; McCalls 5- 4 chairs; Lazy boy recliner; china; salt & peppers; crystal Pewter tractors 2-4010’s; vase; Romantic Rose teapot, 4020; 2-60’s; 2-H’s; AR, 2 B’s; old 33 records; wooden baby hog panels; used corrugated tin; drawer cabinet; wicker fold up Maple roll top desk & chair; bed; another very old bicycle; old new & used lumber; old dump chairs; 2 metal 2-drawer filing Bedroom set with bed, chest, creamer & sugar; blue satin 7800, G, D, 730, 8010, 310D bowl & candleholders; Anniver- backhoe/loader; 450G crawler; dresser with mirror; many old salt rake; heavy duty Servis 3 pt. 8’ cabinets; large heavy duty metal dresser & night stand; couch & & pepper shakers; 2 old metal blade, good; 60-gal. Tractor Sup- desk; oval kitchen table; 4 solid loveseat; full bed & chest; sary clock; Fostoria covered MC crawler. bowl; purple swirl pitcher; John Deere Tractors & com- hanging lamps; old trophies; old ply sprayer with hand gun & 12V wood straight back chairs; glass Maytag washer & dryer; dress- typewriter; many old lamp & light electric pump; 15-gal. 4-wheeler front record cabinet; Sylvania er & chest; hall table; console Bradford plates; KU items; bines: JD 50th Anniversary crockpot; plastic ware; soup & pull-type combine; 9600 com- fixtures; old round bottom kitchen sprayer; poly pickup water tank; radio & cassette player; Schafer stereo; 2-tier table; 3 glass top electric organ with bench & lots of coffee mugs; kitchen rack; set bine; Tractors: 2640, M, A, R, cabinet bottom with enamel top; 1 sack cement mixer on wheel end tables; wingback chair; 2- music; Vita-Master treadmill; of china; covered candy dish; 3 G, 630, GP, Overtime, A-Preci- old library table; several flat metal with electric motor; small pull drawer chest with mirror; din- concrete roller; pile of concrete many trinket items; Hoover Stem- sizes of Christmas glassware; sion, 8760 4WD, D, Historic & wooden trunks; old child’s fold ing table; 2 round Oak dining blocks; 2 old front Ford tractor Vac Plus 1000 carpet cleaner; Vi- wood train bookends; glasses; set; 31 1/64 tractors; 10 John out chalkboard; old books; old tables (one claw foot); file cab- metal fire extinguisher; cistern wheels; 2 pair of semi dual truck sion Dirt Devil wide glide vacuum; crochet doilies; kerosene Deere banks, calendars, gas inet; sewing rocker; 2 end ta- pump; toy metal truck; old buck- chains; pickup & car chains; Singer sewing machine in cabi- lamp; figurines; cast iron grid- pumps, lunch buckets, bles; TV’s; DVD cabinets; ets, metal utensils, slaw cutter; chain boomers & chains; heavy net; many radios & cameras; very dle; Tupperware; kitchenware; buggy’s, wagons; 150 years of white wicker couch, 2 chairs & unique antique pigeon hole wooden work bench; Homelite nice card table; kitchenware; Foreman grill; towels; sheets; JD 6pc set on plaque; 3 parts stand; 2-220 & 2-110 air condi- wooden cabinet; old wooden portable generator; hydraulic pal- Speed Queen wringer washer, phones; tape recorder; bread Express trucks; JD books; gold tioners; patio furniture; Zenith swivel office chair; white dropleaf let jack; bar clamps; 5 screw cab- good; many burlap furniture console TV; office chair; valet; maker; camcorder & stand; ‘E’ engine & others; Ertl well table; Global Van Line toy semi inets; large shop fan on a stand; wraps; Cold Spot upright deep Vitamaster treadmill; dehumid- lots of cameras; Electrolux & pump; setoff 8 1/64 tractors. tractor trailer; small toy cars & bi Sears bench grinder; Craftsman freeze. ifier; John Deere mower; 2 vacuums; pole & table lamps; BELT BUCKLES: 33 different planes; old low solid wood rocker; 9-drawer metal tool box with 10- MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS portable roller conveyors up to DVD/VCR player; pictures; pil- JD belt buckles; 14 Gold Hes- nice hand painted large horse drawer stacked top; assorted (2) 2-person tents; Coleman 35-40’ & adjustable height. lows; CD’s; luggage; type- ston NFR buckles, 1984-1998; painting; several old unique pic- wrenches, sockets of all types, camp stove; wool blanket; Set of crystal-pitcher, bowl; writer; cap collection; books; 51 Hesston buckles, 1975- tures & frames; old violin (from screwdrivers, chisels, punches, Pendleton blanket; halters & bri- sherbets, tumblers, liquors etc; adding machine; picture 1996; 10 NFR youth buckles; 8 Germany); old 15-drawer drill bits, large pipe wrench, drills, dles; small live trap; walkers; plus Bavarian Germany china (blue frames; humidifier; lots Christ- misc. local buckles; Caterpillar wooden storage cabinet; old 4- battery charger, drill press, air other assorted items. flowers); large Asian sword; mas decorations; King bed- buckles; JD dishes; JD canis- spread; milk stool; baskets; ters. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This will be a large auction with many useful and collectible items! We will run 2 cane; 6 sets of crystal & rings part of the time. NOTE: Nice clean interesting Auction! TERMS: Cash or valid check. Not responsible for accidents or theft. Statements made sale day take precedence over printed material. LUNCH ON GROUNDS. DONALD “BUD” KEATING ESTATE SELLER: VINCENT (JACK) CASS ESTATE • Waunita L. Prater, executor CLINE REALTY & AUCTION, LLC GANNON REAL ESTATE & AUCTIONS Auction Conducted By: VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER ONAGA, KANSAS • 785-889-4775 785-770-0066 • MANHATTAN, KANSAS • 785-539-2316 www.gannonauctions.com John E. Cline, Broker-Auctioneer, 785-532-8381 • Austin Cline, Auctioneer, 785-565-3246 www.mcclivestock.com/clinerealty 9-1-15 Sect. 1.qxp:Layout 1 8/27/15 1:17 PM Page 16

Page 16 Grass & Grain, September 1, 2015 BAXTER BLACK ONTHEEDGEOFCOMMONSENSE T. Tommy and Bad News First, a little about T. the calves and draggin’ Tommy; he likes Corrientes, them to the fire. carries a stock whip and is It was hot and dusty, just good help when you need a another good cowboyin’ day. team ropin’ partner, a good T was riding one of his bet- hand on a gather, isn’t bad ter horses, a black one on a backhoe and is good to named Prieto (which means his dog. Bad News in Mexican). It I’m sure he has had many can get crowded in the fine team roping horses. His brandin’ pen with two or arena is open to all and he three ropers, three mug- always has some steers gers, the hired man, the around to practice on. owner’s daughter, the vet- He and I have many erinarian and the local things in common, including banker. Somehow T. Tommy that our ‘build’ is similar. To swung back to throw, and put it descriptively, we don’t caught Prieto under the tail have a lot of meat on our which caused him to rear bones. As we grow older we straight up! get stringier, looking more T. Tommy hugged Prieto like a praying mantis or an around the neck to keep old greyhound than the from falling over back- Michelin Tire man. We can wards. Prieto balanced pre- still reach the stirrup but cariously, then crashed the saddle seat gets harder down on his front feet and and harder to sit in, the fired T. Tommy over his older we get. We have no head. Prieto shucked him natural padding. like an ear of corn! What the At the last branding we trajectory lacked in height were comparing gripes and was made up for in centrifu- I showed him my solution to gal force. He executed a our problem. It involves dive, a flip, not unlike the leather string, a piece of Olympics Pike Position, or wool fleece and… one of maybe a half-pike, or simply man’s greatest creations catapulting off like a mon- since rubber was invented, key shot out of a cannon. the coccyx cushion! Yes! It Whump! He was flattened is designed to pad those on his back! who have broken their tail- Within the hour he bone (which neither of us turned the color of a fruit have.) basket filled with prunes, He climbed into my sad- plums, blackberries and dle and made a short circle. overripe peaches. The crew I could see the light in his was sympathetic and let him eyes. A tear ran down his sit out the last hour of rop- cheek, “It’s so… so... the re- ing without docking his pay. lief… I can… it makes me… He still looks back with I can sit tall in the saddle agony but makes sure every- again!” body tells the story right Well, Larry has known T. and knows that the judges Tommy longer than I have gave him a 54. As for his coc- and so is able to tell more cyx cushion, he tried to stories about him than I can. make his own. I admit it is Like the time he did a com- cheaper, but the child-size plete cartwheel from the pool lifesaver he found at back of his horse and lived WalMart won’t stay inflated. to tell about it. T was day- Everyone has to wait while working on a big ranch and he blows it up. Of course he they had gathered the cows still smokes, so it takes a lit- and calves for a branding. tle longer. Between breaths, He was in the corral heeling I mean.

Sidaley Lambdin showed the reserve champion mare at the Ottawa County Fair.

Katie Thrush was selected as reserve champion senior beef showman at the Ottawa County Fair by judge Bobby Strecker.