Old ways, old tractors, old friends By Beth Gaines-Riffel, over the top of the gold- Editor en wheat stubble. Patrick's Everything old was new wife, Delrena, a nurse by again last week just trade, manned the refresh- south of Lindsborg. For ment table, providing cool the eighth year running, drinks and tasty watermel- Richard Patrick opened on to the group that gath- up his wheat field and in- ered. Six-year old James vited friends, family and Hamus of Cincinnati, Ohio neighbors to join in an old- was all too happy to ride fashioned plowing bee. along with grandpa Dale The afternoon was per- Flynn. fect as a number of the Ewald Lofdahl, pic- old tractors with engines tured left, was the oldest purring and popping away member of the tractor turned the rich, dark soil brigade at 84. Page 2 Grass & Grain, July 22, 2008 The Learning Post By Gordon Morrison Concordia Rancher and Former Agriculture Educator We Need More Good Teachers

I would rather sit under a shade tree treatment and a fair wage. A high percent- and be taught by an inspiring, gifted age of employees in workplaces with organ- teacher than to sit in a multimillion dollar ized unions joined — railroad workers, lab or classroom and be taught by a teacher dock hands, coal miners, and factory work- that has little enthusiasm and imagination, ers for example. In recent years the unions’ who is poorly prepared and has few disci- abuse of power and attempts to force em- plinary skills. A common phrase that I be- ployees to join has caused a decline in lieve is pretty true is “As the teacher goes, numbers. so goes the class.” While organized labor originally was Here are some of my observations con- made up of workers in crafts and indus- cerning teaching. Teaching is a God-given tries, it eventually moved into the teaching gift, which some people have and some do profession. In the 1940s and 1950s, the not. To try to teach without the gift can Kansas Teachers Association (KTA) was make the classroom situation ineffective quite effective in this state. Each fall, two- and miserable for the teacher as well as the day sessions of state teachers’ meetings students. After a few years of trying to suc- were held in six major cities around the ceed at teaching, they usually move on to state. The programs of excellent speakers another vocation to which they are better were designed to inspire teachers to meet suited. the needs of their students. They were There are many aspects about the job of working for a farm newspaper that I In becoming a classroom teacher, the quite worthwhile. In the decade of the love. I count myself lucky that I’ve had the opportunity for the past decade and a first step is to master the subject matter 1960s the Kansas National Education Asso- and the second step is to get the concepts ciation (KNEA) moved in to replace the half to spend time visiting with folks about issues that concern them, develop- across to the students so that they will be KTA. The emphasis at the state meetings ments in the industry and changes coming that will impact their operations. But able to apply the knowledge and skills was no longer on being a better teacher and when you boil it all down, it really is the people that make all the difference. gained. In the classroom the teacher-stu- helping students learn. It functioned more dent ratio on the average is about 1 to 20 or as a union for teachers — working to in- When I arrived at the field to take photos of the old tractors plowing, I was 30. It takes much more skill to communicate crease salaries, regulate work loads, pro- greeted by a number of folks who promptly told me they were subscribers of G&G with a class of 25 talkative individuals than vide tenure, all through a negotiation and looked forward to getting the publication each week. Now that’s the kind of it does in a one-on-one situation such as process. Merit pay was pretty much aban- with a doctor and patient or counselor and doned. While the organization has accom- welcome that a newspaper writer likes to hear. client. plished some changes for the better, the But visiting with some a bit more about their tractors and who was coming to Schools are regulated and controlled by shift in emphasis and philosophy has a board, whose members are taxpayers. For caused a great many teachers to drop out of plow, who wasn’t able to, who had been looking forward to the opportunity to many years, the pay scale for most teachers the association. get the tractor out of the shed after a long, hard winter — it was clear that while tended to be on the low side in an endeavor To earn tenure, one has to complete the tractors might have been the feature, the people were what made the day. to keep taxes down. One way to justify the three successful years of teaching with the pay scale was to reason that it is only a same employer; then one’s job is pretty se- I sat down in the trench, cut by a steel moldboard plow and watched for a nine-month job with many vacations. How- cure. If one is discharged without good rea- while, waiting for the tractors to reach the end of the 40-acre field, turn and make ever, the family still has to exist the other son, KNEA may provide an attorney to de- their way back to my location. three months, and good-paying summer fend the teacher. Merit pay has been pretty jobs may be difficult to find. much abandoned. While tenure does pro- The smell of the freshly turned dirt was intoxicating. While I recognize that the Because of low pay and possible disci- vide protection from unjust firings, it also no-till approach to farming has many benefits — the one thing it takes away is pline problems, many talented young peo- has some disadvantages. It makes it more that just-tilled scent that fills the air after a plow has cut its way through. That ple with great potential for being a teacher difficult for school boards to fire ineffec- have selected vocations that offered more tive teachers and can be a refuge for below- aroma is closely followed by the fragrance of freshly cut alfalfa and the fresh odor advancements and greater income. Fortu- the-standard teachers. of a late-summer rain. nately, there are many who chose teaching KNEA says that if teachers’ salaries are as a career and remained in the teaching raised, better qualified people will be When you pick up a handful of that rich, black soil and work it through your field because it was their gift and they as- drawn into the ranks of teachers. That may fingers, it rekindles that connection to the earth that each of us who toils in agri- pired to teach the youth, regardless of the be true to some extent, but we still need a culture posses. Because without the bounty of the earth and the rich natural re- pay. means to remove ineffective teachers from Labor unions have played an important the classroom. There is a process for evalu- sources found there — agriculture simply wouldn’t exist. role in this country’s history. The beginning ating teachers that is used by many dis- I don’t think I’m alone in that appreciation. At least on this particular day, there of the Industrial Revolution brought facto- tricts that can be quite beneficial to the was no doubt that Richard Patrick and friends were soaking it all in. ries with assembly lines for mass produc- school and the teacher. Evaluations may be tion. To maintain efficiency and keep prof- done by administrators, peers, and stu- That’s all for now. I’ll chat with you next week, “Over the Barn Gate!” its high, employees were often underpaid dents so that strengths and also weaknesses and expected to work long hours in unsani- can be realized and improved on. A course tary and unsafe environments. Children of action is recommended if expected stan- “A good plan especially were exploited and hired to dards are not met within a reasonable time work in these “sweatshops” without proper period. today is better training and sometimes around dangerous There is now a shortage of teachers in machinery. Child labor laws were then America. I wonder why, but I don’t have the than a perfect plan passed to protect these endangered answer. tomorrow.” children who were being overworked, The book Views from the Learning Post underpaid, and denied the privilege of at- can be ordered from Gordon Morrison, 1268 —General George tending school. Soon labor unions were Key Road, Concordia, KS 66901 or may be organized to give adult workers bargaining available in a store near you. For information, S. Patton power in demanding the right to fair call 785-243-3833.

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I’m doing it DIRECTIONS: From the Fire Station in Douglass, go South on Forest St. to Auction. ens said he’ll spend $58 mil- connect them to cities in the for America, that’s my OPEN HOUSE - FRIDAY 10:00 AM lion on a multimedia cam- Midwest, South and Western point,” he said in the meeting SELLING FRIDAY: Die Cast Cars, Collectible Knives, Bronze statues by Frederic Remington, Vehicles (sell at 7 p.m.): 2000 Chevrolet S10 3-door extended cab, 1999 Ford F-250 Super Crew, paign designed to bring U.S. with the AP. 2000 Mitsubishi Fuso; Scooter, Collectible Indian Artifacts & Arrowhead collections includes a more focus to solving the na- Meanwhile, natural gas He said, however, that the Clovis spear point; Miscellaneous Silver, Tools, Mounted Heads, Cowboy Chaps & Saddles, tion’s energy crisis. that had been used for elec- United States has “earned Collectible Spurs, Collectibles, Collectible prints from Oklahoma, Cigarette Lighters & Jewelry, The former wildcatter, tricity production would be the right” to an agreement Miscellaneous. who now heads the Dallas- turned into a transportation that would effectively give PREVIEW DATE: Friday, August 15th. SELLING SATURDAY: Rifle Scopes & Binoculars, Reloading Equipment, Reloading Supplies, based hedge fund BP Capital fuel that could replace some the U.S. the opportunity to Miscellaneous Gun Supplies, Antique Gun Related Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Ammo, Management LP, kicked off gasoline and diesel fuel. buy Iraqi oil at market Bullets, Shotgun Shells, Miscellaneous. the media blitz with a news Last year, Pickens, an prices. The Middle Eastern GUNS INCLUDE #55 Ruger, Model 96, 22 mag- #106 Iver Johnson, Saftety Au- conference in New York. Oklahoma native and Okla- country, he added, “has a #1 Sears JC Higgins, Model 41, num rifle tomatic, 32 caliber pistol It will include television, homa State University grad- real opportunity” to increase 22 Caliber rifle, #56 Marlin, Model 81-D2 Tar- #107 Smith & Wesson, Model #2 Remington, Model 550, 22 get, 22 caliber rifle No.1 third issue, 32 caliber newspaper and radio adver- uate, announced plans to its output by up to 5 million Caliber rifle #57 Ruger, Model 10/22, 22 pistol tisements — as well as a build the world’s largest barrels per day — twice #3 Browning, Model A5, 12 caliber rifle #108 Colt, Model 1849 pocket hefty online presence that in- wind farm in Texas. The cost what it produces now. gauge shotgun #58 German Mauser, Model 22 6” barrel, 32 caliber pistol #4 Marlin, Model 66, 22 caliber rifle trainer, 22 caliber rifle #109 Bacon Pistol Co, Model cludes a Facebook page and of the project could grow to Pickens said the cost of #5 Westernfield, Model 560, 12 #59 Ruger, Model 10/22 with 1851 nickel engraved, 32 cal- a dedicated YouTube chan- $12 billion before its sched- oil, which fell sharply Tues- gauge shotgun scope, 22 caliber rifle iber pistol nel — to spotlight an issue uled completion in 2014. day but remains within range #6 Stevens, Model 124, 12 #60 Merwin Hulbert, Model #110 Whitney, Model Pocket, gauge shotgun rolling block, 32 RF rifle 31 caliber pistol Pickens calls the biggest Wind power benefits of all-time highs, could yet #7 J.C. Higgins, Model 5837, #61 Stevens, Model 22/410 #111 Allen Wheelock, side problem facing America: its from a 2-cents-per-kilowatt- rise further. That is because 12 gauge shotgun O/U, 22-410 combo Hammer, 32 caliber pistol dependence on foreign oil. hour tax credit. Pickens re- he expects global supplies #8 Remington, Model 10-A, 12 #62 Stevens, Model Junior-11, #112 Remington, 1861 Army, gauge shotgun 22 caliber rifle 44 caliber pistol “It’s 100 percent Boone’s cently called on Congress to will remain constrained even #9 Kessler Arms, Model 30-C, #63 CVA, Model Wolf, 50 cal- #113 Colt, 1851 Army, 44 cal- money,” Pickens said in a enact a long-term extension as demand continues to rise. 16 gauge shotgun iber rifle iber pistol meeting with reporters and of the credit, which is set to “This whole thing, all it #10 Mossberg, Model 500C, 20 #64 Remington, Model 700 M1, #114 Colt, 1849 Pocket, 32 cal- gauge shotgun 50 caliber rifle iber pistol editors at The Associated expire in December. can do is get worse. ... The #11 Mossberg, Model 500C, 20 #65 Thompson, Model #115 Merwin Hulbert, SA/Army, Press’ headquarters. “I don’t Pickens dismissed a ques- only thing that could turn it gauge shotgun Hawken, 50 caliber rifle 44 caliber pistol have any partners in this.” tion about political or busi- around is global recession,” #12 Coast 2 Coast, Model 267, #66 Traditions, Model Inline, 50 #116 Merwin Hulbert, SA/Army, 12 gauge shotgun caliber rifle 44 caliber pistol The ad campaign is cen- ness motives for his plan. he said. #13 H & R, Model 158 Topper, #67 Mossberg, Model 500, 20 #117 Smith & Wesson, Russian tered around a proposal the 20 gauge shotgun gauge shotgun - engraved, 44 caliber pistol octogenarian is calling “The #14 Westernfield, Model 175, #68 Sears, Model 200, 12 #118 Colt, Lightning D/A, 38 AUCTION 20 gauge shotgun gauge shotgun caliber pistol Pickens Plan,” which aims to WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 — 9:30 AM #15 Mossberg, Model 500A, 12 #69 Charter Arms, undercover, #119 Colt, 1877 Lightning D/A, cut U.S. dependence on for- BARGAIN BARN FURNITURE, INC. gauge shotgun 38 Special pistol 38 caliber pistol eign sources by more than a #16 Stevens, Model 151, 12 #70 Ruger, Model Blackhawk, #120 Old Civil War marked rifle, & SHOWCASE FURNITURE third over the next decade. gauge shotgun 45 L/C pistol Black powder 920 N. WASHINGTON — JUNCTION CITY, KS #17 Marlin, Model 66, 22 rifle #71 Taurus, Model Hammer- #121 Old Civil War marked rifle, The plan calls for the in- #18 Mossberg, Model Plinkster less, 38 special pistol Black powder stallation of thousands of DELIVERY TRUCKS, & APPROX. $150,000.00 INVENTORY 377, 22 rifle #72 Commanche, Model III, #122 Old Civil War marked rifle, wind turbines straddling the Living Room, Recliners Lazy Boy), Grandfather Clocks, Curio #19 H & R, Model 25, 22 rifle 357 magnum pistol Black power Cabinets, Entertainment centers, Living Room tables, Bedroom #20 Mossberg, Model 500A, 12 #73 Ruger, Model Blackhawk #123 Colt, SAA 1st Gen Early middle of the country that suites, Kids Bedroom Furniture, Mattresses. gauge shotgun Vaquero/guns Ammo, 45 L/C BP, 45 caliber pistol Pickens said would generate SALE CONDUCTED BY: BUD PALMER AUCTION #21 Euro Arms, Model Colt pistol #124 Colt, SAA 1st Gen Mfg 1882 71/2” barrel, 45 caliber enough power to meet 20 101 W. 29th N., Wichita, Ks. ¥ 316-838-4141 Navy, 44 caliber pistol #74 Charter Arms, undercover, #22 CNC, Model SS, 44 caliber pistol 38 special pistol pistol percent of the nation’s elec- www.budpalmer.fn.net #23 H & R, Model 32 Tip-up, 32 #75 Ruger, Model single six, 32 #125 Colt, SAA 1st Gen Inter- caliber pistol H&R magnum pistol mediate PB, 45 caliber pistol #24 Ruger, Model P85 MKII, #76 SIG Sauer, Model P229, #126 Colt, SAA 1st Gen Inter- 9mm pistol 9mm pistol mediate PB 44/40 caliber pis- #25 Ruger, Model Blackhawk, #77 Stallard Arms, Model J5, tol 357 magnum pistol 9mm pistol #127 Colt, SAA 1st Gen Mfg #26 Cimarron, Model 38 Colt, #78 Springfield Armory, Model 1877, 44/40 pistol 38 caliber pistol 1911-A1, 45 ACP pistol #128 Colt, SAA 1st Gen/mfg #27 Ruger, Model Bear Cat, 22 #79 Smith & Wesson, Model 1901/engraved/never fired, SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 — 10:30 AM caliber pistol (NEW) 39-2, 9mm pistol 45 caliber pistol #28 Ruger, Model Single Six, #80 Colt, Model 1911-A1 com- #129 Colt, SAA 1st Gen Ar- 206 East 2nd Avenue, 2 blocks East of Post Office 22 caliber pistol pact, 45 ACP pistol tillery/Custer Era/ 45 caliber #29 Rohm, Model R/G 10’s, 22 #81 Kimber, Model Custom II, pistol ESKRIDGE, KANSAS caliber pistol 45 ACP pistol #130 Colt, SAA 1st Gen 71/2 #30 High Standard, Model B, #82 Glock, Model 22, 40 S&W barrel - Intermediate - PB - REAL ESTATE (SELLS APPROXIMATELY 12 NOON) 22 caliber pistol pistol Bone Grips, 45 Caliber pistol #31 Ruger, Model old Bearcat, #83 Smith & Wesson, Model #131 Colt, SAA 1st Gen, 41 cal- 160 ACRES WABAUNSEE HOME IN ESKRIDGE 22 caliber pistol 5906, 9mm pistol iber pistol COUNTY KANSAS 206 EAST 2ND AVENUE #32 Smith & Wesson, Model #84 Magnum Research, Model #132 Colt, SAA 1st Gen - Bone NE 1/4 of Section 16, Township 14, Range 12 5-Bedroom home on large corner lot (Lots 10, 11, Highway Patrolman, 357 Desert Eagle, 357 magnum Grips - Mfg 1883, 45 caliber (located one mile South of Eskridge on Hwy 99 12 & 13 less North 25’ of Lot 13, Block 9, Es- magnum pistol pistol pistol then 1/2 mile East). This farm has 57 Acres in kridge, Kansas). This home has a full unfinished #33 Freedom Arms, Model #85 High Standard, Model Cru- #133 Colt, SAA 1st Gen - Fron- CRP, with balance of farm being pasture with basement, large living room, dining room, 2 Pocket Derringer, 22 pistol sader compact, 45 ACP pistol tier Single Six, 44/40 caliber spring, creek & timber; this farm has abundance baths, kitchen and enclosed porches. There is #34 High Standard, O/U Der- #86 Smith & Wesson, Model pistol of wildlife and is located close to town and only also a large attached garage on this property.This ringer, 22 pistol SW40V, 40 S&W pistol #134 Colt, SAA 1st Gen, 41 cal- 1/2 mile off Highway. Many possibilities. Buyer home had new steel siding and roof in 1996. #35 Beretta, Model 950 BS, 25 #87 Smith & Wesson, Model iber pistol to pay 10% down day of Auction with balance Buyer & Seller to divide Cost of Title Insurance. auto pistol 4046, 40 S&W pistol #135 Colt, Bixley- 71/2 barrel - due on or before August 29, 2008. Buyer & Sell- Buyer to pay 10% down day of Auction with bal- #36 Colt, Model 25 automatic, #88 Glock, Model 17, 9mm pis- Deputy Sheriff gun Texas er to divide Cost of Title Insurance equally. Pos- ance due on or before August 29, 2008. All in- 25 auto pistol tol w/papers - holster/knife rig, session on closing subject to Tenant’s Rights. spections including lead base paint inspection to #37 Styer, W/German capture #89 Ruger, Model P89, 9mm 32/20 caliber pistol Buyer to receive 2008 pasture rent, Seller re- be made prior to Auction at Buyer’s expense if re- papers holster, 25 auto pistol pistol #136 Springfield, 1873 Trap- ceives 2008 CRP payment. STATEMENTS quested. Taxes prorated to closing. STATE- #38 UAMA, Model IX-B 1911, #90 Smith & Wesson, Model door/with bayonet, 45/70 rifle MADE DAY OF AUCTION TAKES PRECE- MENTS MADE DAY OF AUCTION TAKES 45 ACP pistol SW40F, 40 S&W pistol #137 Springfield, 1873 musket, DENCE OVER ANY OTHER INFORMATION. PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OTHER INFORMA- #39 Kel TEC, Model P-11, 9mm #91 Springfield Armory, Model 52 caliber shotgun pistol Champion, 45 ACP pistol #138 Smith, Civil War Carbine, For information contact Vern Gannon Bro- TION. OPEN HOUSE Monday, July 28, 5-6:3PM #40 Smith & Wesson, Model #92 Colt, 1911-1918 Mfg, 45 52 caliber rifle ker/Auctioneer 785-539-2316 or 785-770- or by appointment by contacting Vern Gannon 4046, 40 S&W pistol ACP pistol #139 Spencer, Carbine Civil 0066, Gannon Real Estate and Auctions 785- Broker/Auctioneer 785-539-2316 or 785-770- #41 Rossi undercover, 38 spe- #93 Colt, Model MKIV 70 series War, 50 caliber rifle 537-9003. 0066, Gannon Real Estate and Auctions 785- cial pistol Gold Cup Match, 45 ACP pis- #140 Winchester, 1890 Gallery, 537-9003. #42 Smith & Wesson, Model tol 22 short rifle 4046, 40 S & W pistol #94 Remington, Model 511 #141 Remington, Model 12-A, PERSONAL PROPERTY: cream chair; fern stand; trunks wood washstick; antique mir- #43 Ruger, Model Super Black- Scoremaster, 22 rifle 22 rifle Antique Oak S-roll top desk; & foot lockers; folding chairs; ror; milk bottles; Tracto motor hawk, 44 magnum pistol #95 Norinco, Model SKS, #142 Remington, Model 12, 22 Oak one-section stack book- utility cart; arm chair; floor oil thermometer & oil cans; #44 Sig Sauer, Model P-239, 762X39 rifle WRF rifle (NICE) case; Victrola & records; sev- lam; baby beds & baskets; advertising signs; typewriter; 357 Sig pistol #96 Yugoslavian, Model SKS #143 Colt, small frame light- eral metal beds; couch; reclin- high chair; coffee table; stools; ironing board; TV trays; vacu- #45 Springfield, Model XD45, w/scope, 762 X 39 rifle ning, 22 caliber rifle er; oak chifforobe; kitchen card table; fringed hassock; ums; globe; old toys; formal; 45 ACP pistol #97 Norinco, Model SKS, 762 X #144 Colt, medium frame Light- #46 Norinco, Model 1911-A1- 39 rifle ning, 32/20 rifle cupboard with tin punch ends; air purifier; 3 gallon Pittsburg high wheel tricycle; bedding; 45 ACP pistol #98 Romanian, Model SKS, #145 Winchester, 1873, 32/20 metal ice box; 3-drawer Oak ice water crock; 6 gallon Blue plants; clocks; tins; plaques; chest; Oak dresser with mirror Band crock; metal ship lamp; #47 Smith & Wesson, Model 762 X 39 rifle rifle kitchen utensils; glasses; hats; & lights; dresser with mirror & copper & tin boilers; Colliers 422, 22 caliber pistol #99 Norinco, Model SKS, 762 X #146 Winchester, 1873 Case sewing items; fans; lamps; glove boxes; Oak buffet/side- Photographic history book; #48 Ruger, Model MKI, 22 cal- 39 rifle color, 38 WCF rifle #147 Winchester, 1873 SRC, board with mirror; dresser with Royal Purples; various old electric heater; Ariens riding iber pistol #100 Carcano, Model Sporter, lawn mower; Homelite riding #49 Heritage Arms, Model 762 X 54 rifle 44/40 rifle mirror; electric stove; cabinet books; mesh purse; table- Rough Rider, 22 caliber pistol #101 New England Arms, #148 Winchester, 1873 Rifle, radio; 3-drawer chest; dropleaf cloths; cast iron bill holder; NY lawn mower; roto-tiller; 2 push mowers; ladders; bicycles; 2 #50 Ruger, Model MKII, 22 cal- Model Pardner, 12 gauge 44/40 rifle table; desk; microwave; porce- World’s Fair pieces; 2 jadeite iber pistol shotgun #149 Winchester, 1892, lain top table; small wood cab- measuring cups; old fruit jars; child’s wagons; lawn cart; #51 H.4. Hunter, Model West- #102 Winchester, Model 59, 12 32WCF rifle inet; nite stand; stands; sofa new Weber grill in box; corner dolly; child’s sled; sprayer; ern Six Shooter, 22 caliber gauge shotgun #150 Winchester, 1886/w Cody table; sewing table; wardrobe shelf with porcelain knobs; old garden tools; miscellaneous pistol #103 Ithica, Model 37, 12 letter, 40-65 rifle trunk; Captain’s chair; ice pictures; salts & peppers; items. #52 Rohm, Model RG-63, 22 gauge shotgun #151 Winchester, 1886, 38/56 caliber pistol #104 New England Arms, rifle LaMOYNE CONVERSE #53 Colt, Model Frontier Scout, Model Pardner/NWTF, 12 #152 Winchester, 1873, 32 22 caliber pistol gauge shotgun WFC rifle AND CONVERSE RANCH PARTNERSHIP #54 Iver Johnson, Model US #105 Mossberg, Model 500 C, #153 Winchester, 1892, 25/20 Carbine, 22 rifle 20 gauge shotgun rifle GANNON REAL ESTATE AND AUCTIONS VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER See our website for complete listings: www.swensonauction.com 785-539-2316 ¥ MANHATTAN, KANSAS ¥ www.gannonauctions.com Concessions provided. There will be a $30 service charge on all returned checks. Many pictures on the website. NO- TICE & DISCLAIMER: This ad is only a guide and is subject to additions or deletions. Descriptions are believed to be correct, however, Auctioneers or owners make no war- REAL ESTATE & AUCTION SERVICE INC. ranties or guarantees as to genuineness, authenticity of, or defect of any items and will not be held responsible for www.swensonauction.com advertising discrepancies or inaccuracies. Announce- 106 N. Rose Hill Rd., P.O. Box 441, ments made day of sale will supercede all other advertise- Rose Hill, KS 67133 ments. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Everything sold in “AS IS” condition. Seller or Auction Company will NOT be respon- 316-776-1302 sible for accidents. Diana Swenson, Broker/Owner Page 4 Grass & Grain, July 22, 2008

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Auction Conducted By Hartter Auction Service Sabetha, Kansas 785-284-2590 or 284-2643 AUCTION SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 — 10:00 AM Auction will be held in the Community Center on the South side of the square in JEWELL, KANSAS CAR exercise bike; cook books; as- table; flat top trunk; buffet wall 1995 Buick LeSabre, tan sortment books; towels; small mirror; strong box; 10 gal Red color, 105,583 miles. assortment of hand tools; Wing crock; razors; eyeglass- electric lawn mower; forks; HOUSEHOLD es; hide scale; bayonet; rakes; garden tools; assort- Amana 20 cu refrigerator swords; cane collection; horse ment of other items. w/bottom freezer; Whirlpool collar mirror; Kangaroo hide; 15 cu upright freezer; Crosley ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES mounted long horns; mounted automatic washer; GE electric Better Buckley 5 cent slot ma- pheasant; cast iron kettle; dryer; GE microwave; round chine; Jennings Standard stem ware; 8 place set Nori- maple dining table w/6 chairs; Chief 5 cent slot machine; Danish arm chair; bookcase; coin operated Brunswick take china; 6 place set Rogers brown sofa; 2 brown sofa model C billiard table; Worlds silver plate; assortment dish- sleepers; Magnavox 32” TV; Fair pinball machine; oak C es; spoon collection; kerosene oak hand made gun cabinet; 2 roll top desk; oak desk chair; lamps; car banks; linens; Ideal Flex A Bed twin beds; blonde pine 2 door wardrobe; oak 3 magazines; lard press; metal 3 pc. bedroom set; handmade drawer chest; car trunk; 20's lawn chairs; White Mountain chests, tables oak & walnut; cedar chest; 30’s buffet; paint- ice cream freezer; Boston Ter- handmade hard wood slab ed gate leg table; walnut hand rier collection; Coke clock; coffee table; hand made key made table; lyre back chair; cabinet; card tables; fans; Lincoln rocker; church pew; crewel pictures; assortment table lamps; floor lamps; pr. pattern back chairs; oak pictures; egg case; bar scale; hanging lamps; kitchen appli- rocker; chrome kitchen table; house door; assortment of ances; Holiday decorations; smoke stank; oak magazine other collectibles. ANNABELLE CROSS Auction Conducted By Thummel Real Estate & Auction Beloit , Kansas ¥ 785-738-5933 Grass & Grain, July 22, 2008 Page 5 Noel Miller, Maple Hill: and beat on low speed until 4 teaspoons sliced almonds celli, broken into 2-inch Free Weekly Recipe Available Online CHOCOLATE just incorporated, about 15 4 teaspoons sesame seeds pieces, cooked & drained Included as part of Grass & Grain’s website is a “Free Weekly OATMEAL COOKIES seconds. Add remaining 3/4 Dressing: Preheat oven to 350 de- Recipe.” You need not be a subscriber to view this recipe. Go to 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats cup oats, chocolate chips and 1/4 cup oil grees. Lightly grease a 4- www.grass and grain.com and at the bottom left click on Our 1 cup all-purpose flour nuts and beat on low speed 4 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar quart baking dish. In a large Daily Bread Free Weekly Recipe. 3/4 teaspoon baking powder until evenly distributed, 1 tablespoon sugar Dutch oven melt butter. Add THIS WEEK’S RECIPE: PEACH PINWHEEL DUMPLINGS FROM MILLIE CONGER, TECUMSEH 1/2 teaspoon baking soda about 10 seconds. Roll 2 ta- 1/4 teaspoon pepper pepper and onion and cook 1/2 teaspoon salt blespoons of dough into balls 1/8 teaspoon salt for 5 minutes or until tender. 10 tablespoons unsalted but- and space 2 inches apart on In a large bowl combine Stir in chicken, tomatoes, Prize for AUGUST ter, softened but still cool baking sheets. Bake, rotating all ingredients but dressing. mushrooms, peas, broth, 1 cup packed light brown and switching position of In a jar with lid, combine soup, olives, salt and pepper, “Our Daily Bread” sugar pans halfway through baking dressing ingredients and until combined. Add cheese, 1 large egg time, until cookies are shake well. Drizzle over salad stirring until melted. Add Recipe 1 teaspoon vanilla extract cracked and set on top but and toss to coat. Serve imme- vermicelli, tossing gently to 3 ounces milk chocolate, look moist within cracks, 14 diately. combine. Spoon into pre- Contest Prize melted & cooled to 18 minutes. Cool cookies ***** pared dish. Bake for 30 min- SET OF 12 1 cup semisweet chocolate on baking sheets on wire Millie Conger, Tecumseh, utes or until bubbly. MAGNETIC chips racks for 5 minutes then shares the next two: ***** 1 cup pecans or walnuts, transfer to wire rack to cool CHICKEN SPAGHETTI COOL VEGGIES NOTEPADS chopped completely. Makes 24. 1/2 cup butter 3 cups thinly sliced cucum- A cute new design for Adjust oven racks to ***** 1 large green pepper, bers every month of the year! upper-middle and lower-mid- Kellee Rogers, Topeka: chopped 3/4 cup chopped red onion This set, with signature art- dle positions and heat oven to PINEAPPLE COLESLAW 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup green pepper work by Dianna Marcum, 350 degrees. Line 2 baking 3 cups shredded cabbage 3 cups chopped cooked chick- 1/2 cup sweet red pepper sheets with parchment 3/4 cup shredded carrots en 1/2 cup yellow pepper will take you from January paper. Place 1 cup oats in 8-ounce can crushed pineap- (2) 10-ounce cans diced toma- 1/2 cup vinegar to December. Each 30- food processor or blender ple, drained toes with green chiles, 2 tablespoons sugar sheet pad includes a mag- and process well ground, 1/3 cup mayonnaise drained Combine vegetables. net on the back. about 30 seconds. Transfer to 4 teaspoons sugar (2) 4.5-ounce jars sliced Whisk together vinegar and Measures large bowl and stir in flour, 3 teaspoons white vinegar mushrooms, drained sugar then pour over vegeta- 9 by 3 1/2 inches. baking powder, baking soda Mix cabbage, carrot and 15-ounce can peas (English bles. and salt. With electric mixer pineapple. In a bowl whisk ones if you can find them in ***** Send Your Recipes Today! beat butter and brown sugar the mayonnaise, sugar and the store) together on medium-high vinegar and pour over cab- 15-ounce can chicken broth speed until well blended and bage mixture; toss to coat. 10.75-ounce can cream of lumps are gone, about 1 ***** mushroom soup minute. Scrape down sides of Mary Rogers, Topeka: 3.8-ounce can sliced black bowl. Add egg and vanilla CHICKEN SALAD olives, drained AUCTION and beat until light and 4 cups torn-up lettuce 1 teaspoon salt fluffy, about 30 seconds. Add 1 cup chow mein noodles 1 teaspoon pepper SATURDAY, JULY 26 — 10:00 AM melted chocolate and beat 2/3 cup cubed cooked chick- (2) 8-ounce packages shred- Auction will be held at Celebration City on East Highway 56 in LYONS, KS. until incorporated, about 20 en breast ded sharp cheddar cheese seconds. Add flour mixture 2 green onions, chopped (2) 7-ounce packages vermi- Navajo, Acoma & Laguna turquoise; teeth, claws & hangings; buffalo skulls; pottery; bows, arrows, beads; mandellas & turtle buffalo rugs; deer skins; quivers; antler candle hold- shells; cast iron plaques & cow hides; sheep skins; ers; antler lamps; framed hooks; walking sticks; cus- JULY coyote skins; rabbit skins; Debra (Debbie) prints; barnwood frames & tom knives & lances; “Our Daily Bread” mirrors; Western & South- horns, antlers, pipes; coyote, raccoon, red fox & Regester western jewelry silver Southwestern leather wall silver fox tails. Recipe Contest Prize Note: Santa Fe Traders is closing and selling their inventory. There are many nice pieces of AMERICANA SPIRIT OF Indian items and Western décor. Sales tax will be charged. AMERICA WALL HANGING SANTA FE TRADERS Auction Conducted By Country-style Thummel Auction accent bursting Beloit , Kansas ¥ 785-738-5933 with patriotism. This wooden wall for Riley County hanging resem- Register of Deeds bles a bunting and ★ Experience ★ Integrity can be hung from ★ Continuity ★ its metal wire. 9 YEARS IN Measures 23 1/2” COUNTY GOVERNMENT x 14 1/2” x 1/4”. ★ 1 Year in Saline County Appraiser’s Office ★ 8 Years in Riley County The winner each week is 2. Be sure your name, ad- Register of Deeds Office selected from the recipes dress and phone number ★ 5 Years as Deputy printed. are on the entry. Please in- Register of Deeds clude a street address with (1 of 3 Certified Deputy Send us your favorite your recipe entries. A post Register of Deeds in the State) recipe. It may be a main office box number is not dish, leftover, salad, side sufficient for prize delivery. “Working for the Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Citizens of Riley County” dish, dessert, or what-have- you. 3. Send it to: Woman’s Page Vote! August 5, 2008 1. 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NOTE: Very partial list, many duplicate items with some still in storage so impossible to list. WILTON THOMAS & LARRY & DIANE ERBE & OTHERS DOWNSIZING TO RETIREMENT APARTMENTS GANNON REAL ESTATE AND AUCTIONS VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER 785-539-2316 ¥ MANHATTAN, KANSAS ¥ www.gannonauctions.com Page 6 Grass & Grain, July 22, 2008 Groesbeck remains “fiddlin' central” after 40 years GROESBECK, Texas alive all day long,'' he says. The town's legend dates to good run back in the day, Life alone it ain't so It's where he discovered (AP) — Cowboy's fiddle, like ``If you let a crowd slump May 1836, when Comanches playing honky tonks, night- great. the fiddle. most fiddles, is ordinary. It off, first thing you know raided a frontier settlement clubs, dances and beer And I wonder if that old ``At one time, fiddlers is moody, delicate and worn they're going to be half- at nearby Fort Parker, cap- joints from Bryan to Waco. whippoorwill is half as came from everywhere to —ascarred spruce and asleep.'' turing a nine-year-old girl He opened his plumbing lonesome as me. come to Groesbeck,'' he maple body married to a The crowd will tell you named Cynthia Ann Parker. business to pay the bills, got The music is a tonic for said. frayed horsehair bow. fiddle music is about a lot The girl, raised by the tribe, married and had a son who loneliness in this part of They came from as far Often imperfect. Some- of things. Memories. Links gave birth to the last great still lives in town. Texas. Cowboy travels most away as Oklahoma and Cal- times beautiful. between fathers and sons Comanche chief, Quanah ``I learned how to play Saturday nights to small- ifornia. Fiddlers like Texas Groesbeck, near the and daughters. The rhythm Parker. on this other guy's fiddle. town country music jam- Shorty, world champions birthplace of Bob Wills, is of a place. A half-century later, in He would say, 'Keep my fid- borees. Carl and E.J. Hopkins, and fiddle country. And Wilmer But the violin's country 1905, Bob Wills — the King dle over the weekend, Cow- But the fiddle contest re- Sleepy Johnson, who ``Cowboy'' Little, a 73-year- twin won't make you rich. of Western Swing — was boy. I'm gonna go get drunk mains his lifetime's work. played with Wills. old semi-retired plumber, Old-time Texas fiddle born onto the same Lime- and I don't want to break ``Man, if he ever drops ``Bob Wills said there's a is its master of fiddlers. music doesn't pay much stone County prairie to a it.''' out of this thing or anything difference between a fiddle The third Saturday in anymore. The winner of the family of renowned fid- The fiddle Cowboy plays ever happens to him, it will and a violin. May is his day. Groesbeck contest in each dlers. He moved away about today lives inside an old just devastate it,'' says ``He said a violin you On this morning, he ar- age division takes $125, seven years later, but Wills duct-taped case. It was his Ernest Hoffpauir, who carry in the front door. rives as he has for 40 years barely enough for gas to get stories still float through father-in-law's. works the local oil fields The fiddle you have to to the fiddle contest he home in some cases. The these parts like ghosts. Things of late have got- and has known Cowboy for carry in the back door,'' started just east of Waco, state champion, named Cowboy, growing up ten a bit more lonesome. years. ``He's the heart.'' says 82-year-old Harvey driving an old Ford XLT each April in Hallettsville, nearby, and his mom would Cowboy's wife died five Karl Shiflett, who grew Norris, watching from the Lariat pickup up State gets $1,500. fire up the old battery-pow- years ago. He lives alone, in up in Groesbeck and is crowd. Highway 164 to Groesbeck By 10:30 a.m. in Groes- ered radio on Saturday the house they built, with a leader of the bluegrass ``Or he said to make it a City Park. beck, bows are again flyin' nights, sticking a wire out Chihuahua named Chico. band The Karl Shiflett & little more plain, 'You carry He moves over to an un- over steel strings in a blur the window for an antenna On an old piece of Mutu- Big Country Show, first aviolin in a case and a remarkable metal pavilion of wrists, forearms and fin- to listen to the Grand Ole al of Omaha life insurance came to the contest as a boy. fiddle in a flour sack.''' and climbs up the Astro- gers. Cowboy hollers in the Opry. He soon wore out her junk mail, he's scribbled ti- turf-wrapped stage. microphone and boots start broomsticks, so he got a tles of songs written in his ``OK, fiddle players, lis- tapping. The 40th annual real Silvertone guitar. head. 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ROOF & FLOOR TRUSSES Office 785-562-5615 ¥ Fax 785-562-5693 Located 3 miles West of Marysville, Kan. LICENSED ENGINEERS ¥ TRAINED PROFESSIONALS Grass & Grain, July 22, 2008 Page 7 Program to offer degree K-State partnership encouraging kids to make healthy choices option in biofuels production Kansas State Universi- or sex, Johannes said. ed into after-school pro- Coordinated Approach to ty´s School of Family Stud- Reaching them — and grams or activities, school Child Health Program that and management in fall ies and Human Services encouraging choices that and community events: is recognized by the Nation- and Kansas 4-H are teaming lead to a healthy lifestyle - Keeping Healthy, which in- al Institutes of Health as an The department of grain science and industry at up to deliver a health and is critical at this time, she cludes health facts; effective approach to in- Kansas State University is addressing industry needs by wellness program to middle said. YouChoose!, which fo- creasing physical activity introducing a degree option in biofuels production and school students in the state, Working with Johannes cuses on building decision- levels, Johannes said. management. a Kansas State University is Shane Oram, a K-State making skills; Dealing with To date, youth from “There is a high demand for degrees in plant man- youth development special- student who also is presi- Difficult Situations, which Cloud, Edwards, Ellsworth, agement or supervision in biofuels,” said Fred ist said. dent of the Kansas 4-H introduces stress manage- Franklin, Meade, Morris, Fairchild, a professor of grain science and industry. Why middle school stu- Youth Council. The coun- ment techniques; Oh, the Osage and Pottawatomie “We’ve been made aware of the industry needs and dents? cil´s members include teens Pressure!, which focuses on counties have completed we’ve adjusted our feed science and management “At this age, students are skilled in leadership, citi- peer pressure and rein- Health Rocks training. degree to address this.” beginning to make deci- zenship and program devel- forces decision-making More information on the Starting this fall, students enrolled in the feed sci- sions that can impact the opment and delivery from skills; Technology and Health Rocks health and ence and management program at K-State have the rest of their lives,” said across the state. Media Messages, which fo- wellness program for mid- option to focus their majors in either feed production or Elaine Johannes, an assis- The health-promotion ef- cuses on marketing and con- dle school students is avail- biofuels production. tant professor in youth de- fort is dubbed “Health sumerism; and Commitment able by contacting a K-State The classes offered for the biofuels production de- velopment and Extension Rocks,” and is funded by a to Caring, which focuses on Research and Extension gree will cover all principals of processing grains, specialist based in family grant from the National 4-H citizenship and community. county or district office, or turning them into fuels and finding uses for the by- studies at K-State. Council. The goal, said The educational ap- by calling Johannes at (785) products of the fermentation process. When a student Middle school students Oram, is to train teen lead- proach is interactive and in- 532-5773 or Oram at (785) has completed the course work for the degree, they’ll be typically begin spending ers, including 4-H members corporates portions of the 532-5800. prepared to operate and manage biofuels facilities, more time away from home, and others, to lead health Fairchild said. with friends who may — or promotion efforts in their “Students have expressed an interest in this degree may not — be going out for local clubs, organizations option. Currently, the need for operations and manage- school sports, choosing and communities. AGRICULTURAL ment trained personnel in the biofuels industry far electronic entertainment The training curriculum, exceeds the number of persons available,” Fairchild over school, community or which was written and eval- said. “Some current students in the program are already physical activities, and de- uated at the University of TECHNOLOGY following the new option and will be graduating in May ciding whether to experi- Nebraska, covers six topical 2009.” ment with tobacco, alcohol lessons that can be integrat- FIELD DAY 2008 Why Settle for Less DISTRIBUTORS FOR: Than A WESTENDORF ¥ Scott, Obeco, TUESDAY,AUGUST 5, 2008 Others Westendorf Knapheide and Reiten ❑❑X Patented Power Mount mounts itself while you stay Grain Bodies 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on tractor. ¥ Shur-Lok Roll Tarps ❑❑X Patented Custom Adjust Bracket System Airport & Expo Grounds ❑❑X Low Profile provides greater visibility on both 2 w.d. & ¥ SRT 2 Roll Tarps 4 w.d. from 10 to 325 HP. ¥ Pickup Roll Tarps Great Bend, Kansas ❑❑X Patented Snap Attach Quick Coupler hook up attach- ments from the seat of your tractor. ¥ Aulick and Scott Plan to attend one of the largest agricultural ❑❑X Low Price and Superior Quality on tractors from 10 - Tapered Silage Bodies technology field days staged in the high plains 325 HP. ¥ Aluminum Pickup Beds ❑❑X Resale Value Westendorf quality often means $1,000 area. We expect the 2008 field day to be no plus in resale value over other loaders. ¥ Tool Boxes different than in past years with many of the same Don’t allow yourself to settle for ¥ Frame and Driveshaft sponsors and several new ones. This event less than the best. Only 30 to 120 H.P. Lengthening, WESTENDORF Loaders offer Shortening and Repair. features a ‘Ride and Drive’ opportunity for all these “superior features” attendees, demonstrations, exhibits, and at a low cost. LOW PROFILE educational sessions which all provide an TA - 28 JOHNNY’S WELDING opportunity to learn about ag technology from the 1901 S. 6th (South U.S. 77 Highway) NORTONVILLE PARTS-SERVICE companies who developed it and the farmers who 402-223-2384 Beatrice, Neb. Nortonville, KS 66060 ¥ 913-886-2960 use it. This year’s show will feature the latest in planter and sprayer technology. New developments with autosteer including automatic turning will be available. Registration information can be found at the website or by phone. Please register in advance. 5935 Corporate Drive ¥ Manhattan, Kansas www.ksagresearch.com Just West of the Manhattan Airport in the Tech Park or call Bob Wolf at 785-532-2935 www.auth-florence.com Location - Great Bend, KS Experience the latest technology for your farming program. Come Join Our Team!! Full Time and Summer Opportunities First Shift: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Second Shift: 3:30 p.m.-Midnight Third Shift: 10:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m. We offer: Excellent Advancement Opportunities Vision and Dental Insurance Blue Cross Health Insurance Paid Vacation Florence Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Page 8 Grass & Grain, July 22, 2008 Scholarships available for women to K-State’s Risk and Profit conference A limited number of full ics leader for K-State Re- www.agmanager.info or by scholarships are available search and Extension. Pre- contacting Rich Llewelyn for women who would like sentations on farm manage- at (785) 532-1504 or rvl@ to attend Kansas State Uni- ment, technology, market- ksu.edu. More information versity’s 2008 Risk and ing, and policy issues in on “Women Managing the Profit Conference Aug. 14- agriculture will be given by Farm” is available on the 15. The scholarships, avail- agricultural economics fac- program’s website: http:// able on a first-come, first- ulty. www.womenmanagingthe served basis, are underwrit- Without a scholarship, farm.info. ten by “Women Managing the regular early registra- the Farm,” a project to sup- tion fee for the conference port women who own or are is $195 for the first attendee managing agricultural oper- from an organization and ations or who plan to. $175 for a second or more The Risk and Profit if paid by Aug. 6. After Conference, sponsored by Aug. 6, the fee is $220 for Showmanship winners at the Leavenworth County Swine Show held last month in K-State’s Department of the first attendee and $200 Tonganoxie included the following winners: (back row) Thatcher Moddie, Burlington, Agricultural Economics for the second or more. The champion intermediate; Blaine McDougal, Leavenworth, champion senior; Kylie and K-State Research and fee includes all sessions; Stinson, Allen, reserve senior; Dakota Ferguson, Williamsburg, reserve intermedi- Extension, is designed to meals (two lunches, one ate. Front Row: Paxton Dahmer, Nevada, Mo. champion junior; Kody Hendrickson, give agricultural producers dinner and one breakfast); Paola, champion pee wee; Zane McDougal,Leavenworth, reserve pee wee, Megan and affiliated businesses a conference proceedings on Davis, Princeton, reserve champion junior showman. competitive edge in their compact disk and parking. operations, according to More information about James Mintert, professor of the scholarships and the FARM MACHINERY AUCTION AUCTION SATURDAY, JULY 26 — 10:00 AM agricultural economics and conference itself is avail- SATURDAY, JULY 26 — 10:00 AM state agricultural econom- able on the Web: http:// 1041 N. Hwy 77 — HERINGTON, KS FARM EQUIPMENT, ANTIQUE TRACTORS, COLLECTABLES & PERSONAL PROPERTY Live Internet auction starts at 12 noon. We have Hunting Property Buyers! LOCATION: From Madison, Ks West on 365th St. to T- Road, Few small items to please BE PROMPT! Does your land have hunting potential? 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mainly on the quality of available on the web at contact Gregg Eyestone at bloom. It should be just www.oznet.ksu.edu. the Riley County office of peaking at full bloom. You can find out more K-State Research and Ex- Yard & Garden Tips Cleanliness is also impor- information on gardening tension by calling (785) 537- tant. Give your specimen a by going to Riley County’s 6350 or stopping by 110 bath before you enter it. K-State Research and Ex- Courthouse Plaza in Man- By Gregg Eyestone The container is part of tension website at www. hattan or e-mail: geyeston the exhibit but you don’t riley.ksu.edu. And you may @ksu.edu. generally want to draw at- tention to it. It should be clean, plain and around 1/3 of the height of the overall Washington County Fair Purple Ribbon Entries exhibit Remove any leaves Local fairs are in full noon on Thursday, July class for the biggest speci- that would be in the con- Ranch Horse Competition swing right now. The Riley 24. Exhibits are released men, size should conform tainer. County fair is Thursday, at 7 p.m. on Monday, July to market demands. I hope your garden has Friday, August 1 • 7:30 PM July 24 through Monday, 28. The two most important some purple ribbon speci- AT THE ARENA IN WASHINGTON, KS July 28. Open class events There is a lot to see and criteria are condition and mens for the fair. Contact $500 Added Money are open to anyone in do at the fair. Carnival quality. Everyone would the Extension office for Riley County and adjoin- rides, take in the rodeo, choose produce that was the publications “Exhibit- $25 Entry Fee • 100% Payback ing counties. Gardening listen to music, enter the clean and without any ing Fruits and Vegetables” Contact Brice: 785-541-0014 and flower exhibits need Riley County Idol contest bruises. Quality indicates and “Preparing Cut Flow- to be brought to Pottorf and everyone will want to that the specimen is ready ers for Exhibit.” It is also Hall between 8 a.m. and see the 4-H’ers biggest zuc- to eat. Overripe is not de- chini. A list of activities sirable. Annual Youth can be found at the fair Uniformity and typical website www.rileycounty- of variety are the other cri- Rodeo August 2 fair.com. teria. Attractiveness of an Washington Vegetable exhibits are exhibit is enhanced when Entries are now being judged on five criteria. all specimens are similar accepted for the annual The judge looks at the ex- in size, shape and color. County Fair youth rodeo Saturday, Aug. hibit’s condition, quality, Avoid using unusual speci- 2, at Council Grove. uniformity, typical of vari- mens for exhibits. County Fairgrounds, Washington, Kansas Sponsored by the Morris ety and size. Unless it is a Flowers are judged County Youth Rodeo Asso- FRIDAY, JULY 26 thru SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 - 2008 ciation, the action for cow- Saturday, July 26 7:30 PM4-H/FFA/Open Class Beef Show - Gold Barn boys and cowboys 19 years CHASE COUNTY - FLINT HILLS Dusk ...... Free Outdoor Movie - Tennis Courts of age and under will begin - BUCK CREEK 4:00 PM ...... Open Horse Show at 6 p.m., at the arena 1 1/2 Sunday, July 27 Friday, August 1 miles east of Council Grove. 3 TRACTS- 120A, 39A, & 38A 6:00 PM ...... Rib-eye Sandwiches will be served 1:30 PM ...... 4-H Dog Show East of Gold Barn With age groups for jun- 2:00 PM . . . . .Quilt Show at KSDS Training Center 7:30 PM ...... Ranch Horse Competition - Arena iors eight and under, inter- Round Robin Showmanship - Gold Barn mediates 9-13, and seniors AUCTION Tuesday, July 29 8 PM ...... 3/4 Midget Car Races, 14-19, there will be awards THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 — 7:00 PM 9:00 AM . . . . .4-H/FFA/Open Class Rabbit Judging Washington County Racetrack for the all-around cowgirl Community Bldg., Swope Park 12:30 PM4-H Foods Judging at KSDS Training Center 9:00 PM ...... Night Crawlers Concert at ball field and cowboy in each divi- Wednesday, July 30 sion. COTTONWOOD FALLS, KANSAS Saturday, August 2 Events include steer rid- TRACT 1-120 ACRES. Cropland, bluestem high country, Spring 6:00 PM ...... 4-H Fashion Revue - Gold Barn 5:30 PM ...... Picnic in the Park ing, goat tail tying, goat Fed Buck Creek 1/2 mile off Scenic ByWay, recreational with ag 7:30 PM ...... 4-H/FFA Horse Show - Gold Barn (sponsored by CNB proceeds to 4-H) tying, breakaway roping, production. Property located 1 3/4 miles south of Cottonwood Falls 6:30 PM ...... Parade theme - on Hwy 177 to Buck Creek Rd, west/southwest 1 mile. Thursday, July 31 “The Colors of Washington County” barrel racing, pole bending, 6:00 PM-10:00 PM . . . .Commercial Exhibits Open 7:30 PM . . . . .4-H/FFA Livestock Sale - Gold Barn chute dogging, tie down rop- TRACT 2-39 ACRES. 2.7 miles west of tract 1. Rolling hills on 6:00 PM ...... 4-H Bucket Calf Show - Gold Barn 7:30 PM ...... Rough Cut Cowboy Race - Arena ing and team roping. Entry upper Buck Creek. Wildlife abounds. Followed by Open Class 9:00 PM . .Concert-Jason Boland & The Stragglers fees are $3 per event, with TRACT 3-38 ACRES. Located across road from Tract 2. Bluestem 7:00 PM ...... Pedal Pull - Tennis Courts (Jackson Taylor opening act) awards presented to the top pasture watered by pond and upper Buck Creek. High country on four contestants in each west meet valley on the east. Wildlife habitat. Make The Fair A Family Affair event. Call for showing. Wonderful opportunity for small acreage in For information call the Fair Office, 785-325-2834 A signed release must be big country. signed and accompany en- See terms, pictures @ www.emporia.com/griffin or the Extension Office, 785-325-2121 tries by July 28, to secretary Kristi McDaniel, 1935 Dun- GRIFFIN REAL ESTATE & AUCTION SERVICE LC lap Road, Council Grove, 305 Broadway Cottonwood Falls, Ks. Rick Griffin, Broker and Auctioneer KS 66846. Phone is 620-787- Office 1-866-273-6421 ¥ Cell 620-343-0473 2223. 800-684-4848

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so on. Each Phillips pack should be somewhat small- but a low center of gravity. It saddle had special fittings er. could be a tall, rangy ani- to clamp onto that particu- Our gun mules were espe- mal. These mules were also lar piece of equipment, ex- cially selected for the part of highly trained to run to posi- cept for the “cargadore” pla- the howitzer they’d carry. tion on command. I rather By Don Coldsmith toon, which did carry sup- The mule packing the doubt that even in a combat plies for the gun battery. “tube,” for instance, had a situation they’d be used to Mules and men were highly load that was high and pack supplies. There would specialized. Some of the heavy. His center of gravity be no way to transport the More Memories men I trained with were was high and the balance howitzer if even one of those I was in the pasture feed- I’ve heard from a lot of They resembled a burro but killed in the Po Valley in poor. This had to be a stocky specialist mules became a More Memoriesing cattle World War II veterans since were considerably larger.” that Italian campaign. animal with legs set wide casualty. not long ago when a red pick- Iwrote the “Fifty Years I’ve heard similar stories The impression that the apart. The wheel and breech That, of course, was one up turned in off the road. Ago” columns. It’s still hap- from other men who fought animals my reader de- mule, by contrast, had a of the major disadvantages The driver didn’t get out, pening, as it did with my in Italy. My guess is that the scribed were “smaller” than wide load ... a wheel hub of the pack artillery. just sat and waited until I Tank Destroyer neighbor. ones he saw were mostly a domestic mule but “con- sticking out on each side, See you down the road. finished what I was doing. I One of the interesting let- Italian mules, used by Ital- siderably larger” than a drove the tractor out and ters I received was about ian troops, and strictly for burro is probably right, shut the gate, and then he ap- mules. This man had been a packing supplies. whether they were Ameri- proached and spoke to me. tanker in Italy, and had been We did have pack ar- can or Italian. At that time, a I didn’t know him, but interested in my columns tillery units in Italy. Our lot of farming in the United after he verified who I was, about the mule pack ar- 10th Mountain Division had States was done with horses he reached in his pocket and tillery. He’d seen pack mountain howitzers like the and mules. A mule, of pulled out an embroidered mules used extensively ones on which I trained. The course, is a hybrid animal. circular patch of orange there. gun was broken down into Its mother is a horse, and its cloth. “Ever see anything He had questions about nine parts, packed on six father a donkey. We were like that?” he asked. the mules he’d seen hauling mules. The wheels and used to seeing big, heavy I certainly had. It was the supplies in Italy. He didn’t breech mechanism were draft mules, out of Clydes- insignia I’d worn in World mention gun mules carrying packed on one mule, the bar- dale, Belgian, or Percheron War II, a tank in the jaws of a out mountain howitzers. His rel or “tube” on another, and draft mares. A pack mule black panther ... Tank De- impression, especially in Wick Buildings is well known for our wide range stroyers. We talked a little the muddy winter of 1944-45, of design options, from standard garages to unique while. He’d been in the 601st was that “They were structures designed to your specific needs. Tank Destroyers in Europe, manned mostly by Italian TARPS while mine was the 637th, in military personnel, who had Protect that valuable grain from wind and rain! D.J. CARPENTER BUILDING SYSTEMS the Pacific. Neither of us become our allies.” • Vinyl coated polyester tarps protect better and last 5 times knew how many Tank De- He wasn’t sure what the longer than poly tarps. 709 B PECAN CIRCLE MANHATTAN, KS 66502 stroyer Battalions there animals should be called, he • Get the size you need: custom sizes, shapes and colors. were, but he thought his was said. “We called them • We also make replacement tarps for roll-over systems. (785) 537-9789 the first. It probably was, mules, but they were small- 408 CIRCLE ROAD with the 601 designation. er than our domestic mules. Give us a call: 1-888-825-5280 We also have sun shades and awnings SILVER LAKE, KS 66539 405 Walter Road - Mazomanie, WI 53560 (785) 582-0530 ASH ENTERPRISES, INC • SALINA, KS 1-800-356-9682 - www.WickBuildings.com Authorized Wick Builder 1-888-825-5280 www.carpenterbuildings.com Kansas Cattlemen’s Association P. O. Box 1847 • Manhattan, KS 66502 • Phone (785) 539-6014 E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.kansascattlemen.com

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Penner Cattle Inc. Pike Feeders Inc. Shaw Feedyard, Inc. Dennis Penner Byron Pike Bill Shaw Ingalls, KS Minneola, KS Ashland, KS 620-335-5190 620-885-4452 620-635-2670 The Kansas Cattlemen’s Association is Kansas’ fastest growing cattlemen’s association. Our mission is to restore profits, self-esteem, freedom, fair trade, trust and community pride back to the farms, ranches and rural communities across Kansas and the Nation. Grass & Grain, July 22, 2008 Page 11 Assistive technologies add quality to life Perceptions and misun- the Arthritis Foundation oped for a specific impair- with disabilities via assis- derstandings about assistive and Assistive Technology ment, may require a recom- tive technology. The assis- technologies may prompt for Kansans Project to de- mendation or consultation tance available includes many who could benefit velop (and fund) 12 kits that from a health care profes- identifying appropriate from using them to overlook each contain 30 assistive de- sional, Sellers said. More technologies, training, in- Pottawatomie County Fair them, a Kansas State Uni- vices for a show-and-tell- sophisticated technologies formation about short-term versity specialist said. like educational session can be more costly, but may loans and help in identify- While it’s true that some that will be offered through be covered by insurance or ing funding sources. More RODEO assistive technologies in- local and district Extension other benefits plans. information is available on Pottawatomie Fairgrounds, Onaga, KS volve high-end electronics, offices, beginning this fall. The Assistive Technology the ATK Project Web site: such as motorized wheel- Many of the technologies for Kansans (ATK) Project http://www.atk.ku.edu/ or by Friday, August 1, 2008 chairs, voice-activated com- —ergonomic garden or has five sites within the calling 1-800-KAN-DO-IT or & puter software, or memory kitchen tools or oversized state to support individuals 1-800-526-3648. devices designed to help key-grips that make identi- Saturday, August 2, 2008 those with brain injuries, fying and using keys easier Shows start at 8:00 pm many are low-tech, relative- for children and older “Boots, Chaps & Cowboy Hats” ly inexpensive and easy to adults — are inexpensive at the FREE Dance following Saturday performance use, said Deb Sellers, a K- and readily available, Sell- Music by Pott. County Music Machine State Research and Exten- ers said. 2008 Coffey County Fair sion specialist on adult de- Others, such as a cutting EVENTS velopment and aging. board with suction cups on Wednesday, July 30-Sunday, August 3 ¥ Saddle Bronc Riding ¥ Bull Riding An electric can opener, the bottom of the board to Coffey County Fairgrounds, 3rd Street & Alleghany ¥ Steer Wrestling ¥ Team Roping ¥ Bareback Riding ¥ Barrel Racing floppy rubber jar opener hold it in place, edges on (off Hwy. 75 at Alleghany) and colorful little grippers two sides to reduce spills ¥ Calf Roping added to make a pen or pen- and a spike to hold a potato BURLINGTON, KANSAS SPECIAL YOUTH EVENTS cil easier to hold all qualify or tomato in place to simpli- Mutton Bustin’ Mini Bull Riding as assistive technologies, fy cutting, may not be as fa- WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 Open to children age 6 and under Open to children age 7-12 Sellers said. A long-handled miliar, Sellers said. 8 p.m.: Talent Show: Free Admis- 6 p.m.: Demolition Derby (Grand- Sign up for youth events at the arena before each rodeo performance shoe horn and hands-free One of Seller’s favorites sion (Grandstands) stands) Open Entry Rodeo - Buckles & All Around Cowboy Buckle awarded card holder also fall into is a cart on wheels that has THURSDAY, JULY 31 SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 For rodeo entry call Kraft Rodeo Co. at 620-286-5428 that category. multiple uses. While she 7 p.m.: Pedal Power Tractor Pull, 5:30 p.m.: Bucket Calf Scramble (Pre-entry required for rough-stock events only) ages 4-12 (in front of Grand- 6 p.m.: Livestock Sale (Show Such gadgets can be uses it to transport educa- stands) Arena) helpful to older adults or tional materials easily, oth- GATE ADMISSION FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 ********************** others who may have a ers might find it handy for $5 ADULTS ¥ $3 STUDENT 12 & UNDER 6 p.m.: Fair Parade CARNIVAL coincides with the chronic illness or health transporting groceries or 8 p.m.: Horse Pull (donations fair and runs from KIDS UNDER 6 FREE condition such as arthritis, doing laundry without hav- accepted) Grandstands July 31-Aug. 3 with wristband but aren’t limited to any one ing to carry a load. 8 p.m.: Parade of Purples (in the night Aug. 3, 6-10 p.m. population or group, said A plastic sock aid with lawn of the park) Sellers. She is working to in- rope handles that makes it troduce a new, interactive possible to put socks on Longest consecutively-running fair program to promote under- without bending, stooping standing of assistive tech- or sitting and crossing a leg in the State of Kansas at 128 Years! nologies and how to is proving popular with access — and use them — to those who have previewed improve daily living. the kits, she said. Sellers is partnering Many assistive technolo- “Life at the Fair is Great in 2008” with the Kansas Depart- gies are readily available in ment of Health and Environ- local stores. More costly de- ment, the Kansas Chapter of vices, such as those devel- AUCTION SATURDAY, JULY 26 — 10:00 AM Greenleaf Club House, GREENLEAF, KANSAS ANTIQUES & FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD July 30-Au gust 3, 2008 ¥ Pot taw atomie Cou nty Fairgrou nds - Onaga, Kansas COLLECTIBLES ITEMS SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS: INFLATABLE GAMES — 6:30-10:30 P.M.NIGHTLY & AMAZING ARTHUR; CHRIS SHORT & THE PUPPET PERSONALITIES; RODEO; DANCE; BINGO; Blue willow china; Moon & Star Floor lamp w/ beaded shade; FREE SWIM; HILLBILLY BOB; THE CAJUN CARVER; FAIR GAMES & PARADE; ICE CREAM SOCIAL; GARDEN TRACTOR PULL clear glass (2 spoon holders, VHS; TV cabinet; Colored duck sugar shaker, small bowl lamp; Carpet rocker; table inflatables - Amazing Arthur-Yo Yo Comedian HORSESHOE PITCHING - Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 AM W/gold edge, 12 1/2” compote lamps; Many old pictures: Chris Short & the Puppet Personalities FREE SWIMMING - Saturday, Aug. 2, 1:00-3:00 PM w/lid, 2-footed berry bowls, 4- “Light of the world”, 122/360 Thursday, July 31: 6-10 p.m. • Friday, Aug. 1: 6-10 p.m. • KIDS PEDAL TRACTOR PULL - Saturday, Aug. 2 - 3:30 p.m. flat berry bowls, 10” water original Jonathan Blocker TURTLE RACE (all ages) & FAIR GAMES - Saturday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m. pitcher, 12” plate fancy edge, 6” “Scripture”, Charcoal by local Saturday, Aug. 2: 6-10 p.m. berry bowl, 6-goblets, pair of artist, Mosaic religious picture, MISS POTTAWATOMIE CONTEST CAJUN CARVERS CHAINSAW WOOD CARVERS candle holders, cake stand; “Sampler”; Metal cabinet; word Thursday, July 31: 7:00 p.m. • Onaga High School & HILLBILLY BOB ROAMING FAIRGROUNDS Saturday, Aug. 2, 6:00-10:00 PM & Sunday, Aug. 3 - 1:00 p.m. Moon & Star red glass pair of processor; Dining room table & BINGO: Friday, Aug. 1, 7:00 p.m. • Saturday, Aug. 2, 7:00 p.m. candle holders, 3-tumblers, 6 chairs; Maple Secretary ANNUAL FAIR PARADE - Sunday, August 3 - 1:00 p.m. handled candy dish, toothpick; (nice); Cushman Colonial RODEO - Kraft Rodeo Co. Entertainment Dara & the Little Nixie Ridge Band. 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Hey Neighbor For The Love Of Horses By Frank J. Buchman Horses Need 12th Grade Education To Be ‘Broke’ For Training, Hall Of Famer Says "No horse should be to own them. That’s great, are winners, or have the po- blamed for anything that but problems arise because tential to be such, and Smith they do wrong. When a horse they don’t have any idea readily declares: "Good makes a mistake, it’s be- what it takes to care for or horses are born; and as cause of the way they’ve ride a horse," Smith main- trainers, it is our objective been treated and handled." tains. "People must be edu- to develop them, and try not While those statements cated to handle horses, just to mess ’em up." may be strong for some, like the horses themselves Although Smith has Dean Smith insists that’s the are trained." trained literally thousands way it is. With that objective, of horses, collecting many ti- Certainly Smith is quali- Smith spends much of his tles and the respect of own- fied to make that analysis. time now working with stu- ers, judges and other train- Among the long list of accomplishments of horses trained and shown by Dean Smith The trainer has shown dents and conducting horse- ers around the country, he of Council Grove was Miss Sue Skip, winner of both the National Reining Horse champions throughout the manship clinics. Last win- professes, "I can honestly Association Futurity and country for over 50 years ter, Smith was inducted into count the really great horses Maturity. She is the only SAVE and continues in that capac- the Kansas Quarter Horse I’ve had on my two hands." horse to have ever been ity today at his stables west Hall of Fame for his lifetime Training takes time. SAVE $$$ of Council Grove. achievements and service to "Everybody wants a quick champion in both divi- $$$ HYDROSTATICS While proud to show al- the horse industry. fix, and that’s not the way it sions. SINCE 1969 bums filled with photo- Quick to clarify his pro- is," Smith evaluates. graphs of his winning hors- fession, Smith emphasizes, People require at least as the first grade, and a Send In Your Hydrostatic Parts, Etc. To Be Inspected & es, today Smith is much "I don’t classify myself as a 12 grade levels of education, horse must pass the first Reconditioned To Factory Specs. New Parts In Stock For Most more concerned about cowboy. I consider myself a and Smith contends horses grade before he goes to the Major Brands For Fast Turn-Around Or We Can Also training people how to ride trainer. My objective has al- are exactly the same way. "It second grade." Exchange, Repair Or Reman Your Hydrostat. and care for their own. ways been to make good takes at least a year to get a At the time of high school Know That You’re Buying The Best...Call Us!! "It seems everybody horses." horse broke," he explains. graduation, or after a year *************************************** loves horses, and many want However, not all horses "The first month is the same of "breaking," Smith expects SPECIAL ON IH TORQUE AMPLIFIERS & RELATED PARTS. Ask about our package deal Over 43 Years Experience his horse "to do about any- Kansas’ Long-Term Care, thing I ask of him. The horse TOLL FREE: 877-525-2875 Heritage should move with a level WASHINGTON, KANSAS www.herrsmachine.com Vinyl Products Life and Health Insurance Continued on page 13 RANCH RAIL, Specialists WHAT WILL PINKEYE COST YOU THIS YEAR $$? $$$?? PICKET, ETC. CALL US TOLL-FREE: Decks and hand rail Steiner Implement 800-373-9559 SABETHA, KANSAS 785-284-2181 JIM PHILLIPS INSURANCE

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"For a while, I chase a 320-acre ranch near fired anybody, but some of tack is always cleaned and and they were also his first was milking cows, working Council Grove in 1967 was head set, be relaxed at a them just didn’t have the carefully stored away in the mounts. "I liked the feel of at Goodyear and training the turnaround in Smith’s walk, jog and lope, turn and necessary patience," Smith same way after every ride. those lines and reins in my horses," he recalls. When an career. As leading breeders back readily upon request." qualifies. Not all trainers feel this way hands," he exclaims. opportunity to train for a and owners brought their They are typically ready to Two of his students who about it, but that’s the way I Smith’s ability showed Morgan breeder developed, best to him, he made them continue their college edu- have hung out their own am, and that’s what I instill through, and neighbors Smith showed several win- into champions. cation, in pleasure, reining, shingles are his daughter in those who work for me," began calling him to train ners including a top fine- Smith’s name became cutting and other diverse Tricia Hickey, who now Smith defends. their horses. "I got a book harness horse. synonymous with winners riding principles. trains out of her dad’s sta- Horses need an hour of called ‘Hackamore Reins- Before long, Smith be- around the world. He rode "To be ‘broke,’ a horse ble, and his grandson Jessie riding every day, except man,’ by a renowned trainer came manager of the Bar S Miss Sue Skip to be the Na- must instantly do what the Pritchard, who trains in Sunday, according to the in California, and started Quarter Horse Ranch at Eu- tional Reining Horse Asso- rider requests without Tennessee. "To be a trainer, trainer. learning more," Smith re- reka, exhibiting champions ciation Futurity champion dwelling," Smith says. "It a person has to have a de- This seemingly unending lates. "There wasn’t anybody in all events throughout the in 1969 and the maturity takes repetition of the ac- sire to be a trainer and edu- equine knowledge didn’t around to teach a person, Midwest. Then Smith start- winner in 1970. "She is the tion a minimum of 2,000 cate himself to be a trainer," come to Smith easy. "It’s like there is nowadays. I ed training on his own, first only horse to ever win both times before a horse can get critiques Smith. taken a lifetime. Yet, horses read the book at night and at Topeka and then Hutchin- events," Smith acknowl- to this state." This is not only on the have always been a thing then would try it the next son. "I was one of the first edges. A rider must first ask or horse’s back, but in every- with me. They’re in my day." full-time horse trainers in Titles were collected in cue the horse for an action thing that is done with and blood," he avows. Raised on Making a living with the country," he notes. many events. "In those days, and release pressure upon around it. "The stall must be a farm near Valencia west of horses wasn’t initially possi- An opportunity to pur- Continued on page 14 response. "I don’t expect any cleaned, a horse groomed Topeka, Smith remembers resentment, and the horse must flex at the poll and give to my request," Smith describes. "If a horse can AUCTION feel a fly land, he can sure The following Personal Property will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder feel the movement of a at the place located at 1412 Road R, or miles 5 South of GENEVA, KS on Hwy 81 then rider’s hands and body." 1 1/2 miles East, or from Hwy 74 & Hwy 81 junction, 2 miles North and 1 1/2 miles Too many riders squeeze East on with their knees, according to the trainer. "Balls of the MONDAY AUGUST 4 — 9:00 A.M. feet should ride on the stir- AUCTIONEER’S COMMENT: This is a very clean and well maintained line of equip- rup with the lower leg used ment. Don’t miss this auction. to help guide the horse," Smith continues. "I even use TRACTORS & COMBINE corner load grain cart, hy- & nails; Sweeps; Feed pans; 1992 John Deere 4760 tractor, draulic shut off, hydraulic fold, Gas cans; Hydraulic ends; the tree of the saddle, pres- cab, heat, air, 4,834 hours, 3 with extension, 23.1 x 26” tires; Sprinkler heads & risers; Hy- suring with my upper leg to hydraulics, quick hitch, 1,000 United Farm Tools grain cart, draulic driven centrifical herbi- get the horse to move in the RPM PTO, 18.4 x 42” tires & 400 bu., hydraulic fold; IHC cide pump; 4-H equipment for opposite direction, with that duals, front weights, front fend- 510 20 x 8” runner grain drill; sheep, show halters, clippers & leg and foot away from the ers, extended mirrors; 1983 International #1000 Pitmanless other grooming supplies; Trac- horse’s side." John Deere 4250 tractor, cab, mower, 9’; 250 bu. side dump tor lights; Sprayer fittings; 30” Riders take even longer heat, air, 2,150 hrs., 3 hy- trailer with extensions; Evers- door and frame; Radar gun for draulics, quick hitch, quad man dirt scoop, Model 25D; 4430 PTO centrifical pump; Oil to develop than horses, ac- range, front weights, 18.4 x 42” 1,000 gal. nurse tank on 3 barrel pumps; Roller pump; cording to the trainer. "It re- tires, wide front with John wheel trailer with transfer Comfort covers; Pivot drops; quires at least five years for Deere 740 Classic quick tatch pump; Dual quick tatch loader Bulk chemical pump; Hiniker a horseman to understand self leveling loader with 7’ quick with quick tatch 8’ bucket with shears; Power shaft; 250 gal how to ride, and ten years is tatch bucket, to be sold sepa- 806 brackets, Woods dual fork propane tank; 2 - 125 gal. even better," Smith claims. rate from tractor; 1990 Case IH lift attachment for Dual loader; propane tanks; Spray boom for 1660 combine, Axial flow, bin 2 Danuser 2 pt. blades; Pivot Readily noting horses 4 wheeler; 1,000 poly nurse extension, grain monitor, chaf track closer; Hiniker 6000 8 tank; 3 pt. livestock carrier; 2 - he’s ridden in his career, spreader, 2,828 engine hours; row, 30” cultivator with rolling 300 gal tanks with 110v electric Smith is anxious to credit International 1020 bean head, shields & hillers; 20’ lowboy pump; 560 gal fuel tank with those horsemen who’ve 20’; IHC 1083 corn head; 1991 trailer with new front end; 110v electric pump. worked for him and now Case International 7120 trac- Krause 13 shank chisel plow, tor, 5,548 hours, new 18.4 x 13’; Harrow attachment for FARM PRIMITIVES train on their own. "I’ve had Cow stantions; Buzz saw a lot of good people work for 42” tires & duals, cab, heat, air, John Deere disc, 24’; Interna- 16 speed power shift, radar tional 12’ spring tooth, 2 pt; blade; 2 man sawInternational me, but it was those who gun, front weights, extended AccuTrac 3 pt. guidance sys- wheel wrench; Hay knife; wanted to spend the time mirrors, 3 hydraulics, bypass tem; Buffalo guide hitch; Head- Cream can; Old saddle; Wash trying to improve who be- hydraulic, quick hitch, 1,000 & er trailer; Saddle tanks, 260 tub; Meat sawChicken feeders; 540 RPM PTO; IHC 340 utility gal. with brackets for IH 7120; Chicken crate. tractor, gas, with loader, fast Bean bag frame for fork lift. TOOLS hitch, 2 hydraulics, sold as unit; MISCELLANEOUS Metal shop table; Hand saws; 1964 IHC 806 diesel, wide KANSAS SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION Pig feeders; Various sprayer Post driver; Corn rakes; Wire front, fast hitch, 2 hydraulics, couplings & hoses; Tractor stretchers; Machine jack; 18.4 x 34” tires; 1960 IHC Far- chains, fits 13.5 x 28” tires; 750 Punches; Chisels; Tool boxes; mall 560 diesel tractor, wide 20 truck wheels & tires; Slide in Pliers; Screwdrivers; Hand front, 15.5 x 30” tires, fast hitch. SUMMER TOUR L-shaped 12v fuel pump; 1,100 saws; Log chains; Post vise; MACHINERY gal poly nurse tank; Pickup Wire brushes; Ball hitches; John Deere 630 tandem disc, crossover tool box; 2 to 3 pt. Hitch pins; Open end/box end & ANNUAL MEETING 24’, 9” spacing, 22” blades, hy- converter hitch; 4 John Deere wrenches, 1 13/16”, 1 3/4”, 1 draulic fold, hydraulic leveler; seed box extensions; 750 bu. 7/8”; Various open end/box end Sunflower field conditioner, 18’ hopper bin with 6” unloading wrench sets; Vise grips; Water Saturday, July 26, 2008 hydraulic fold; 21’ anhydrous auger; 5 ton hopper bin with 4” pump pliers; Adjustable bar with new knives, with cut- unloading auger; Holland grill; wrenches; Peg board hooks; ters, Hiniker flow control; Buffa- Round stock tank, 6’; Sheep Hammers; Heavy welding table at Cow Camp Ranch Feedyard, Ramona, KS lo 8 row, 30” rolling stock chop- grooming stands; Used tires, with large vise20 ton press; per, double row with harrow; various sizes; Squirrel cage Garden cultivator; Rakes; Land Pride 55 3 pt blade, 3 way fans; Transfer pumps, 5 Ω hp, ESAB wirefeed welder with 10:00 a.m. Registration • Viewing of Cattle hydrualic, 10’ with end caps & 3 phase; 2 pig feeders; 7 busi- bottles, near new; Elevator cup Cow Camp Ranch Feedyard skid plates; Bushhog 3008 ness band radios & base, 2 bolt rack; Hoes; Potato forks; shredder, 3 pt., 8 1/2’; John hand helds with chargers; Battery charger; Campbell Deere 7300 Max Emerge R 2 Power unit drive line; Oil barrel Hausfeld air compressor. 1:00 p.m. Complimentary Lunch vacumeter 8 row, 30” planter, stand; Electric motors, single Hiniker flow meter, insecticide phase; Phillips 66 Super HD2 TRUCK, MOWERS & at Hope Community Center, Hope, Kansas boxes, plates for corn, beans, 30 weight engine oil; Johnson IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT milo, stabilizer disc, guide tank heaterCattle oilers; Blare 1979 International Model 1824 wheels, dawn ridge cleaners, feed wagon jack; Shelf brack- tandem truck, V8, 5 x 2 trans- 1:30 p.m. Program, Hope Community Center, Hope, KS monitor; Westfield 71’ 10” ets; Gate hinges; Chicken mission, 86,400 miles, 20’ box auger with swing hopper, PTO, scalder; Calf halter; Propane & hoist, new roll over tarp, 900 hydraulic lift; Westfield 31’ 10” regulators; Tank floats; Calf x 20” tires, hydraulic tag; Snap- auger with 10 hp single phase bottles & holders; Knipco per 14 hp 5 speed riding • Presentation of “Application of DNA Technology in electric motor; Mayrath 27’ 8” heater; Hand wash tank; Rain mower, 33” deck; Snapper 12 Today’s Beef Industry” - Nancy Grathwohl auger with 5 hp single phase gear; Surge milking vacuum 1/2 hp riding mower, 33” deck; electric motor; IHC #45 Vi- pump; Electric fence posts & IHC UC 135B power unit, nat- brashank, hydraulic fold, 28’ wire; Barbed wire; Sprayer ural gas, radiator, gauges, cart; • Betty Schalles Pioneer Award with 3 bar harrow; A & L F500 controls; Asst. of bolts, screws Pipe trailer. NEW THIS YEAR is a Fundraiser Auction that will benefit the Lunch Served by: Bubbaís Anytime TERMS OF THE SALE ARE CASH OR CHECK WITH PROPER I.D.: NO property removed until Kansas Junior Simmental Association. We will be auctioning a settled for and all property at bidder’s risk when bid off. AUCTION CO. AND SELLERS NOT RE- SPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. “Herd-in-a-tank.” This includes a new tank, 39 embryos Due to the possibility of incorrect information and typographical errors, the auctioneer, owner and printer will not be held responsible for any errors that might appear in this advertisement. and several units of semen. However, every effort has been made to describe the sale items accurately. The auctioneer’s announcements on day of sale will take precedence over printed matter. Other auction items include a flush from Cross Country RONALD & ALICE TATRO, OWNERS Genetics North and 2009 Membership directory ad pages. Phone - 402-759-1433 *** ANNUAL MEETING *** SALE CONDUCTED BY: Door Prizes And Auction Bring Your Simmental Customers DICK SCHOENHOLZ & Those Interested in Real Estate & Auction Service Simmental Cattle! SALE CONDUCTED BY: DICK SCHOENHOLZ, AUCTIONEER & BROKER We need a count for lunch: LISA STOFER, Associate Broker ¥ RON TATRO, AUCTIONEER LARRY CERNY, AUCTIONEER Call Nicole Marple: 785-457-3927, cell 785-250-0521 824 G Street - Geneva, Nebraska 68361 ¥ Office Phone 402- 759-3601 Calvin Drake: 785-539-4933, cell 785-587-5968 ¥ Home Phone 402- 353-6325 Page 14 Grass & Grain, July 22, 2008 Continued from page 13 in the American Buckskin train. There are clinics tried to convince their own- in most disciplines are in have to be trained for a spe- Horse Registry. available, and even the RFD ers to geld him." demand." Mediocre and low- cific event, just so they are we showed our horses at The list of champions in television programs. I agree Although he’s had sever- quality horses, as well as gentle and people can ride halter, then rode in pleas- every endeavor includes a with most of the principles al of his own stallions, untrained animals, are at a them once in a while when ure, reining and cattle class- variety of bloodlines. "To me used there, if people will Imapeppysandoc was surplus, and Smith sees they want to. There is a mar- es," Smith emphasizes. For it’s not so much the way the put them to use." owned, shown and stood at their future as bleak. ket for that kind," Smith be- 16 years, Smith exhibited horse is bred, but the indi- Along with training, Smith’s place all of his adult "It costs so much to own a lieves. the high point horse in the vidual horse itself," Smith Smith has usually also been life. "He passed away last horse. The purchase price is Dean Smith’s name has Kansas Quarter Horse Asso- verifies. He’s ridden horses in the breeding business, year at age 27," Smith states. the least part of expenses been in the limelight, and ciation. of many breeds. "There are raising horses out of his own Daughter Tricia Hickey in- now. Training is increasing he remains recognizable Smith reflects, "It was good ones in every breed, if mares and mating his and serts, "Dad showed Imapep- in cost, and traveling to and highly sought after for probably a mistake showing they’re trained right," Smith other owners’ stallions at pysandoc some, but I won shows is as high as it’s ever his input towards bettering so much in Kansas. I should analyzes. public service to mares. the state two years and a lot been. I’m really concerned horses and training. "My en- have traveled further from Patience is the key to "Now, I think the best way to of other competitions on about where the industry is tire objective now is to help home more, like some other training, and most people breed horses is either by him. He was the first cutting headed," Smith reveals. people understand what it trainers. I always contended don’t have that necessary in- pasture mating or using arti- horse I ever hauled and One area where he sees takes to improve themselves that I had to get back home gredient. "Everybody is al- ficial insemination," recom- showed. He was one of a demand is for trail riding and their working with to ride my horses." ways in a hurry, and that’s mends Smith. "I never had kind." horses. "These horses don’t horses," he concludes. In peak years, 40 horses just not the way it works," he trouble showing stallions. Smith’s other children, were usually at Dean Smith emphasizes. "However, peo- They learned their manners Cathy and Rick, did not have Training Stables. "I had four ple today have many more at home. If there was a stal- interests in showing, but NCK Free Fair men working for me, but I resources to learn how to lion with a bad disposition, I along with Donna, his wife still was involved in the of 53 years, all have strongly An Overall Good Time training of every horse Notable Champions supported his horse train- July 29-Aug. 2, 2008 • Belleville, Kansas here," he comments. Trained By Dean Smith ing. Although Smith doesn’t SUNDAY, JULY 27 THURSDAY, JULY 31 As trends in the industry own any horses today, Tricia 3 pm - 4H Dog Show Antique Tractor Display & Corn changed so did Smith’s op- ¥ Miss Sue Skip, Winner of the 1969 National Reining Horse owns three in training and Shelling Demonstrations eration. "It got so there Association Futurity and 1970 NRHA Maturity showing. Assistant Matt Lange 7 pm - “Singspiration” Church Service, Entertainment Center 9 am to 3 pm - Good Neighbor Day weren’t very many entries in ¥ El Skip, Kansas Quarter Horse Association 1967 All- trains also at the facility. (Kolache Sale, Contest and the halter, pleasure and Around Champion Concerning the future of MONDAY, JULY 28 Auction and Live Entertainment), reining classes, so I turned ¥ Ottago, Register of Merit Performance, Superior Western the horse industry and 9 am - 4H/FFA Horse Show Entertainment Center my emphasis to cutting," he Pleasure, Seventh Place Western Pleasure Horse in the showing, Smith admits, 10 am to 6 pm - Check In Open FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 Class Floral Hall Entries recognizes. "I’d always liked Nation, Ninth Place World Show Western Pleasure "Market for elite horses is 10 am - Open/FFA/4H Beef Judging the cattle classes anyway." ¥ Go Comet, Grand Champion Mare at Arizona Sun Circuit, very high. There are horses TUESDAY, JULY 29 8 pm - “Rhythm Aces”, Entertain- Records are not definite Superior Halter, Seventh and Third in World Show Aged selling for nearly a million 8 am - Open/FFA/4H Poultry and ment Center but Smith has trained a min- Halter Mares dollars. Well-trained horses Rabbit Judging 9 am - Open/FFA/4H Sheep imum of 18 AQHA (Ameri- ¥ My Little Buck, AQHA Champion 9 am - Floral Hall Judging Judging can Quarter Horse Associa- ¥ Darin’s Skip, AQHA Champion, Superior Western Pleasure, “THIS IS NO BULL” 2 pm - 4H/FFA Meat Goat Judging 1:30 pm - Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby, Entertainment Center tion) Champion and 30 Reg- Virden Perma-Bilt Engineering 4 pm - 4H Small Pets Show KQHA All-Around Champion 5-7 pm - Pork & Lamb Supper Department is now offering 1-7/8” x 8 pm - “Woodman’s”, Entertain- ister of Merit Quarter Hors- ¥ Smart Mate, Earner of over $47,000 in National Cutting 8 pm - “Bourbon Street”, 24” windmill cylinder barrels, with ment Center es, in addition to world Horse Association competition and premier sire Entertainment Center caps, at 1/4 the price they are sell- WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 champions, AQHA Congress ¥ Smart Alexa, World Champion in Senior Cutting ing for now! These barrels and caps SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 titlists, superior award re- ¥ Peppy Sandorado, Nine-time American Buckskin Registry are made from thick, heavy wall 8:30 am - Open/FFA/4H Swine 10 am - Little Tuggers Tractor Pull, cipients and uncountable Association World Champion in Cutting. PVC and then lined with 1/4” of ure- Judging Front of 4H Bldg state event winners. Many thane. These barrels are as good as 1 pm - Open/4H Bucket Calves ¥ Harlan’s Tyree, Monte Jibo, Gold Duster Shane, Rock 11 am - Open Class Horse Show any brass barrel on the market! The Judging dollars have been accumu- Chalk Bar, Melvin’s Gold, Wesseler’s Gold, Juan Koy, Sier- 3 pm - Junior Livestock Sale urethane lining assures long life and 2:30 - pm Open/FFA/4H Dairy and lated in both reining and ra Mount, Bar’s Choice, Little Sun Lou, Doc’s Tom Thumb, 5 pm to 7 pm - KLA Prime Rib true-check strokes. Our 1-7/8” x 24” 4H/FFA Dairy Goat Judging cutting circles. 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Auctioneers: Schmidt haus Auctions. of Alma for Larry & Elsie September 8 — Liquidating CRP pasture, cropland at Auctioneers: Uhlik Auc- Auctions. August 7 — Land-Chase Holz. Auctioneers: Cline livestock operation, late Abilene. Auctioneers: tions. July 26 Summer Consign- County, Flint Hills-Buck Realty & Auction. model machinery, live- Farmers National Co. July 26 — Pottery, jewelry, ment contractor’s materi- Creek at Cottonwood August 21 — Button collec- stock equipment, bulk July 22 — Walk-in cooler, animal skins, plaques & al at Augusta. Auction- Falls for Michael & Ber- tion, dolls, furniture & bins & lots of hay near small appliances, misc. at misc. at Lyons for Santa eers: Korte Real Estate nice Spinden. Auction- misc. at Concordia for Longford for Doug & Eve- Junction City for Allan Fe Traders. Auctioneers: and Auctions. eers: Rick Griffin Real Es- Joan Demannette & Bue- lyn Matson. Auctioneers: Trochim (formerly Dairy Bob Thummel Auctions. July 27 — Coins at Manhat- tate & Auctions. lah Nobert. Auctioneers: Kretz, Hauserman, Bloom Queen). Auctioneers: July 26 — Tractors, truck, tan for Kenneth Stout Es- August 9 — Car, household, Larry Lagasse Auction & Auction Service. Vern Gannon Auctions. combines, machinery & tate. Auctioneers: Vern collectibles & antiques at Real Estate. September 20 — Furniture, July 23 — Real Estate and equipment, antique ma- Gannon Auctions. Maple Hill for Wilma August 23 — Leather & tack antiques & misc. at Con- Inventory at Junction City chinery & misc. at Lincoln July 29 — Furniture, appli- Brewer. Auctioneers: Bill shop items, antiques & cordia for Howard & Mary for Bargain Barn Furni- for Steve & Pam Meier. ances, household, decora- Raine Auctions. collectibles, general Kenworthy. Auctioneers: ture, Inc. & Showcase Auctioneers: Post Rock tions & misc. at Manhat- August 9 — Real Estate & household at Clay Center Larry Lagasse Auction & Furniture. Auctioneers: Auctions. tan for Wilton Thomas & personal property at for Paul Williams. Auc- Real Estate. Bud Palmer Auctions. July 26 — Vehicles, boats, Larry & Diane Erbe. Auc- Havensville for Larry S. & tioneers: Mugler Auction September 21 — Murray July 26 — Antiques & col- gun, shop items, furni- tioneers: Vern Gannon Barbara K. Hefty Estates. Service, LLC. Ranches Production lectibles at Greenleaf for ture, household, misc. at Auctions. Auctioneers: Cline Realty August 23 — Leather shop, Horse Sale at Alma. Jane Miller. Auctioneers: Woodbine for Kenneth July 31 — Lyon Co. real es- & Auction. household & collectibles September 28 — 28th annu- Uhlik Auction. Stout Estate. Auction- tate at Allen for Duane & August 9 — Real Estate & at Clay Center for Paul al Quarter Horse sale at July 26 — Antique furni- eers: Vern Gannon Auc- Dorothy Mounkers. Auc- personal property at Williams. Auctioneers: Emporia for Cooper Quar- ture, antiques, glassware tions. tioneers: Hallgren Real Havensville for Larry & Mugler Auction Service. ter Horses. Auctioneers: & misc. at Morganville for July 26 — Farm equip., an- Estate & Auctions. Barbara Hefty Estate. August 23 — Greenwood Carey Macy. Wayne & Carol Rowh, tique tractors, col- August 2 — Consignment Auctioneers: Cline Realty County land at Eureka for October 11 — Quarter DBA “This ’N That”. Auc- lectibles & personal prop- auction at Lyndon. Auc- & Auction. Wallace R. Hall Revoca- Horse foal & riding horse tioneers: Kretz, Hauser- erty at Madison for Vicki tioneers: Harley Gerdes August 9 — Tractor, farm ble Trust. Auctioneers: sale at Alta Vista for man, Bloom Auction Ser- D. Schroeder. Auction- Auctions. machinery, shop & power Sundgren Auctions. Buchman’s Double B vice. eers: Nute Rucker Auc- August 2 — Wabaunsee Co. tools, lawn equipment & August 30 — Farm sale, Ranch. Auctioneers: Den- July 26 — Development tions. Real Estate, Eskridge tools, livestock equip., tractors, trucks, machin- nis Rezac with Allyn land at Holton for Ruth July 26 — Furniture, appli- home & personal proper- sheds, toys, guns & misc. ery & tools N. of Scandia Thompson & Ron Shivers Ann Osmun & Feona ances, household, hand, ty at Eskridge for LaM- at Scandia for Keith Allen for Gary Goodwin. Auc- Auctions. Kamer. Auctioneers: Dan shop & garden tools, oyne Converse & Con- Estate. Auctioneers: J&L tioneers: Larry Lagasse October 25 — Household Harris. mower, gun, jewelry, misc. verse Ranch. Auction- Auctions. Auction & Real Estate. goods, antiques, misc. at July 26 — Farm machinery at Osage City for Ralph eers: Vern Gannon Auc- August 9 & 10 — Antiques, August 31 — Evans 26th An- Clay Center for Edmere & equipment at Hering- Swanson. Auctioneers: tions. furniture, collectibles & nual Production Sale (Mrs. Elmo) Steffen Es- ton. Auctioneers: Bina Beatty & Wischropp Auc- August 2 — Construction & glassware at Council AQHA & ABHA Perfor- tate. Auctioneers: Kretz, Auctions. tions. farm toy, belt buckles at Grove for Wayne & Joan mance Breed Horses at Hauserman, Bloom Auc- July 26 — Antiques, col- July 26 — Harvey Co. land, Sabetha. Auctioneers: Gatewood. Auctioneers: Emporia for George & Sue tion Service. lectibles, furniture, tractors, vehicles, shop & Hartter Auctions. Hallgren Auctions. Evans. Auctioneers: Beat- October 29 — 18th annual household items, tools, household at Halstead for August 2 — Car, household, August 14 — Lyon Co. real ty & Wischropp Auctions. Fink Beef Genetics Angus yard, garden & coins at Ivan J. Schirer Estate. antiques, collectibles & estate at Allen for Duane September 1 — 13th annual & Charolais bull sale at misc. at Jewell for & Dorothy Mounkes. Auc- Labor Day consignment Randolph. Annabelle Cross. Auc- tioneers: Hallgren Real tioneers: Bob Thummel Estate & Auctions. Real Estate & Auctions. August 15 & 16 — Die cast August 2 — Osborne Co. cars, collectible knives, AUCTION farmland & personal bronze statues, col- SATURDAY, JULY 26 — 8:30 AM property at Alton for lectible Indian Artifacts We are closing our flea market and antique business and will Everett & Eda Jean Hil- & Arrowhead collections, sell the following items at public auction at our residence dreth Estate. Auction- rifle scopes & binoculars located at 208 Catherine St. near the Grain Elevators at the eers: Wolters Auctions. & Guns at Douglass. Auc- Western edge of MORGANVILLE, KANSAS. Morganville is 10 August 3 — Antiques & col- tioneers: Swenson Real miles Northwest of Clay Center, Kansas. lectibles at Clay Center Estate & Auctions. 150+ PIECES OF FURNITURE & FIXTURES for Phyllis Kerns Estate. August 16 — Annual ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, MISC. Auctioneers: Mugler Auc- Hanover Firemans con- GLASSWARE: CROCKS: LAMPS: SMALLS: CLOTH: BOOKS: tions, LLC. signment auction at PRIMITIVES: GRANITEWARE: MISC. August 4 — Tractors, com- Hanover. See last week’s Grass & Grain for complete listing. bine, machinery, farm August 16 — Farm equip- primitives, tools, trucks, ment SW of Marquette for NOTE: The Rowhs have been dealers and collectors for many years. Sale order will be determined on sale day. This is a large mower & irrigation equip. Willard Ericson. Auction- auction. Sure to be surprises. Come prepared to spend the day at Geneva, NE for Ronald eers: Roger A. Johnson & and bring a truck. Dealers please bring tax number. & Alice Tatro. Auction- Sons. eers: Schoenholz Auc- August 16 — Real Estate, CLERK: United Bank, P.O. Box 514, Clay Center, KS 67432. tions. household & collectibles LUNCH: Served. Restroom facilities on grounds. August 4 — Tractors, trucks, at Mayetta for Mr. & Mrs. machinery, shop equip- Charles Renfro. Auction- WAYNE & CAROL ROWH DBA ment, tools, irrigation eers: Murray Auction & “THIS ‘N THAT” - SELLERS equipment, boat & misc. Realty. at Sublette for Edward August 16 — Very lg. assort. Auction Conducted by: Frey. Auctioneers: Larry of Snap On tools & lg. Kretz, Hauserman, Bloom Auction Service Johnston Auctions. Snap On tool boxes, lg. as- Greg: 785-926-4422 Cell: 785-630-0701 Gail: 785-632-3062 Cell: 785-447-0686 August 5 — Camper, boat, sort. of other tools & misc. Chad: 785-632-5824 Cell: 785-632-0846 Dean Smith of Council Grove was inducted into the tools & misc. N. of Clay at Concordia for Tony Kansas Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame earli- Center for Charles Eaton. Auctioneers: Larry er this year for his lifetime of achievements and service “Chuck” Scheer. Auction- Lagasse Auction & Real to the horse industry around the world. eers: Kretz, Hauserman, Estate. MICHAEL WEGENER Bloom Auction Service. August 16 — Tractors, ma- AUCTION IMPLEMENT, INC. 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NOTE: milk cans; approx. 25 fishing tables; White cabinet sewing Day No. 2 will be held at the Clarion Hotel in Manhattan, poles; aluminum extension lad- Kansas, selling coins. machine; Frigidaire Gallery der; Craftsman top tool chest; auto washer; Maytag dryer, Ariens 5 hp. push mower; Yard AUCTION DAY 2 - SUNDAY, JULY 27 older; Raddock dining room Machine 18 hp., 46 in. riding suite; Whirlpool upright freezer; mower; Echo chain saw; good CLARION HOTEL, MANHATTAN, KANSAS Angelina maple 2 piece bed- assortment of hand, shop, gar- COINS: Complete list on request or on website at room suite; five piece bedroom den tools; bedding; linen; ¥ Full or Partial Lines Accepted www.gannonauctions.com suite; game table; 3 easy kitchen items; glassware, etc. chairs; 3 china sets; drop front See last week’s Grass & Grain for complete listing. chest/book shelf, old; antique PICKUP, GUN, RING ¥ Fair Commission Rates KENNETH STOUT ESTATE smoke stand/floor lamp; Hurri- SELLING APPROX. 1:00 PM cane style lamp, nice; umbrella ‘98 Chevy S-10, 4 cyl, AT, ¥ Good Loading Facilities GANNON REAL ESTATE AND AUCTIONS stand, 80 in. tall, nice; small 34,000 miles, good cond.; Her- VERN GANNON, AUCTIONEER heavy duty safe; Jones dairy itage Rough Rider 22, NIB; box; Plymouth mantel clock; ladies diamond ring, single row Call Now To Get Your Machinery Advertised MANHATTAN, KANSAS good selection of old books; five full cut diamonds on white 785-539-2316 ¥ www.gannonauctions.com hall tree stand, old; 3 hand tied gold shank. ADVERTISING DEADLINE - AUGUST 1st Many, many other items. Inspection sale day only. RALPH SWANSON, OWNER MICHAEL WEGENER IMPLEMENT, INC. Cornlea, Nebraska Beatty & Wischropp Auctions Lyndon, KS ¥ 785-828-4212 402-923-1160 - 402-920-0168 Website at: www.beattyandwischropp.com BUY-SELL-TRADE “DAILY” Page 16 Grass & Grain, July 22, 2008 Or simply, "I’m a heela Wilson named assistant ag dean …but sometimes I wope the BAXTER Kansas State Univer- Wilson will be responsible due, she was an assistant fwonts." sity’s College of Agricul- for oversight of K-State´s professor and more re- ture has selected Chris- College of Agriculture stu- cently, an associate pro- And maybe you might BLACK tine Wilson as its assistant dent records, for the col- fessor in agricultural eco- beat the odds but be prepared dean for academic pro- lege´s course and curricu- nomics. ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE because grams, effective Aug. 1, lum committee, for coordi- In addition to routinely ■ ■ Each dally man will have 2008. For Wilson, the move nating the College General teaching five to six under- to face the roper’s mental- to Kansas will be a home- Scholarship Committee, graduate classes a year at Serious Ropin’ Update pause. coming. and advising the College Purdue, Wilson served as If yer a sorry roper, Quit yer job! Forsake the A native of Jetmore, of Agriculture Student director of its agricultural friend, let me commiserate kids! Sell everything you Eventually the time will Wilson has been on the Council. She will also be economics honors pro- And pass along some wis- own come when nothin’ recon- faculty of Purdue Univer- responsible for the in- gram — taking it from two dom that may help to set you And buy a dually goose- ciles. sity since 2001. She earned struction of Ag Orienta- students to a current total straight. neck soyou’ll never be You’ll be burnt out from a bachelor´s degree in tion and will teach courses of 13 students. alone. front to back with cavities agribusiness, and master´s in the University Honors She has served as an The reason that yer just and piles, and Ph.D. degrees in agri- and College Scholars pro- academic advisor to stu- no good and why you’ve Then enter every jackpot cultural economics — all grams, among other du- dents, as well as advisor never won where the fools’ll take yer Yerrope won’t reach out at K-State. ties. to Purdue’s Agricultural Is … You’ve got the false check like it did, yer loop just “We feel fortunate to Prior to joining the Pur- Economics Academic have someone of Chris- due faculty, Wilson Bowl Competition Team, impression that ropin’should And practice ’til yer won’t quite fit. be fun! You can’t remember if yer tine´s caliber fill this role worked as a senior grains the National Agri-Market- ropin’ dummy’s got a at Kansas State,” said can is filled with beer or and oilseeds market ana- ing Association (NAMA) crooked neck! Don Boggs, K-State Col- lyst for Koch Agriculture Competitive Team and Don’t kid yourself. It’s spit! just like golf. We’re talkin’ lege of Agriculture asso- Co., a division of Koch In- the Agribusiness/NAMA Survive on beer and road ciate dean. “Through her dustries, Inc. in Wichita, Club. sacrifice! There’s only one place To rope and win consis- food. Never falter, never work at Purdue, she has and as an associate exten- Wilson has also taught fail left to go, to change your sad demonstrated a commit- sion agricultural econo- courses in China, The tently you have to pay the condition, price. ‘Cause fingers will grow ment to students and mist at K-State, while com- Netherlands, Russia, and back, ya know, just like a Find yourself a catchy teaching and that makes pleting her Ph.D. At Pur- Ireland. phrase and become a horse Eliminate the little things lizard’s tail. her an excellent fit for this clinician! that busy up yer life, position.” Those bothersome dis- Keep ropin’ ’til yer spo- As the assistant dean ree & Brush Free Ranch tractions like house pay- kenword degenerates to for academic programs, MULTI-LEVER LOPPER ments and a wife. grunts Building Solutions You Can Trust T Ideal for cutting cedar trees in pastures The Original Flatbed Bale Handler

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