Trip to the field brings back memories for Kansas governor Winning line-up By Bill Spiegel Years ago, Kansas Gover- nor Mark Parkinson was a frequent visitor to his grand- parent’s wheat farm in Scott County. Pictures of him rid- ing a combine as a youth, he says, are notable in part be- cause those machines had no cab, let alone air condition- ing. After emerging from a combine operated by Tanner Brown southwest of Colby July 6, Governor Parkinson remarked that today’s com- bines are vastly improved. Governor Parkinson’s visit to the Thomas County farm of Tanner Brown and Gov. Mark Parkinson, third from the left, paused for a his father, Mike, symbolizes photo with the Brown family of Colby during wheat the importance agriculture harvest last week. Also pictured, far right, is Adrian plays in the state’s economy. Polansky, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. “It’s important to high- light how important agricul- there are good things hap- “The harvest so far has been ture is to the state, and par- pening in the state. Farmers fairly decent, with yields in ticularly, how important in many parts of the state are the 40 to 60-bushel-per acre wheat is to our agricultural having good crops and yields range. Proteins are running sector. We have an awful lot and can help us come out of from 9 to 12.5, so they’re of parts of the state that are the recession.” pretty variable. Test weights hurting because of the reces- The Kansas wheat crop have been running 60 to 64 sion,” Parkinson says. “The was projected to average pounds, so those are good,” recession has hurt everybody about 40 bushels per acre, he says. “We’ve lost 450 but it has probably affected based on National Agricul- acres to hail. We still haven’t The Boley family — Holly, Jennifer and Clay — prepared their lambs for the agriculture less. Kansas tural Statistics estimates in cut a whole field yet, be- sheep show at the Cloud County Fair in Concordia last week. Clay, 13, worked needs some good news and May. Mike Brown expects on taking off the covers on the lambs just prior to the show. we wanted to highlight that his wheat crop to follow suit. Continued on page 3 Rodeo is all in the family for this 10-year-old By Cindy Baldwin has been a fixture at the their specialty acts. Leon Goode is quick to point performs, provides addition- full run. But, he accom- County fairs are all about McPherson County Fair Adams’ signature act was out, however, that he is al pointers. plished it with a few weeks kids. Whether they are ex- since 1949, the year after it riding a team of six Brahma doing this because he “real- According to Goode, the of practice. hibiting a 4-H project, at- moved to Canton. bulls Roman style. He also ly, really loves riding,” not audience at the McPherson “I was fearless,” he said tending the carnival or Goode, who rides a pair had a clown act and compet- because that’s what his fam- County Fair rodeo perform- matter of factly. hanging out with their of horses Roman style, will ed in bull dogging events. ily does, and that he wants ances will see him take his Within a short time, friends, fairs across the state be entertaining the crowd. Now retired, he has been in- to continue riding profes- horses, Rudy and Trudy, Goode was handling the are a big draw for the This will be Goode’s first ducted into the National sionally. It was actually around the arena, do a figure reins himself while his younger set. But, for one 10- performance outside of the Rodeo Hall of Fame and the watching the audience while eight, jump a bar, and go in grandfather gave instruc- year-old at this week’s state of Oklahoma. National Cowboy and West- his grandparents performed and out through a row of tions. Rudy and Trudy are McPherson County Fair, “We are very excited that ern Heritage Museum Hall that interested him in learn- torches — all at a run and, not tied together during held in Canton, it’s more Zayne has chosen to make of Fame. Vicki Adams has ing stunt riding. for part of the time, he will practice or performance, but than fun — it’s business. his first Kansas appearance performed stunt riding, and “(My grandparents) al- be facing backwards. He the two sets of reins are Zayne Goode, 10, of Stu- at our fair,” Mary Jane her signature act is what she ways entertain so many peo- will end the performance by taped together so he can art, Okla., will be the head- Lauer, McPherson County refers to as “dancing” hors- ple. When they would per- spreading the horses on ei- handle both horses which, line specialty act at the Fair Association president es, in which her horses exe- form the people just smiled ther side of the torch row as he said, are very well McPherson County Fair said. “It’s not very often cute choreographed move- and enjoyed it so, and I he straddles the flames, one trained. Even though Rudy rodeo July 17-18. The rodeo our fair gets this caliber of ments to music. A Native wanted to do it, too, to make foot on each horse’s shoul- is bigger than Trudy, they talent for our feature per- American, she has been in- people smile,” Goode ex- der. move together so their formers. We think the public ducted into the National plained. “I asked papa (his “I get the biggest rush backs go up and down at the will really enjoy what he Cowboys of Color Hall of grandfather) if he would (during the act) when I go same time, making it possi- does.” Fame. Goode’s mother, teach me and he said OK. It over the fire. I get to spread ble for Goode to keep his Even though it will be his Kerri Adams Hall, also was was kind of both of us that the horses out and it really balance. first performance in Kansas, a professional trick rider, decided I would try.” gets the crowd going,” While balance is impor- Goode is a veteran on the performing handstands, Even though he is only Goode said. He added that tant in the act, Leon Adams Oklahoma rodeo circuit, vaults and pommel work on 10 — he’ll be 11 next month even though the flames are said Goode also is “sized performing at over 30 her horse. The family has — Goode’s act is not a touching him as he rides right” for rodeo. Even events the past four sum- performed together and in- downsized version of what over the torches, he’s confi- though the horses are well mers. He began training to dividually at major rodeos would be expected of a dent he won’t be burned be- trained, it does take some ride Roman style — stand- in the United States and in- showcased performer at a cause of the horse’s speed. strength to handle them. ing astraddle two horses — ternationally. Their acts professional rodeo. He has Even though rodeo per- Goode said his “weight lift- when he was six and has have garnered specialty act always trained on and rid- forming runs in his blood, ing program” consists of been publicly performing of the year awards several den full-sized horses and Goode still spends many lifting the hay bales he since he was seven. While times. has increased the difficulty hours training in the prac- feeds his horses, which, he most six-year-olds might “We’re a rodeo family, of tricks to meet expec- tice arena, averaging one to said, were like part of their think it would be fun to and he’s doing well for a tations of his audience and two hours per day. His family. ride Roman style, most kid,” Leon Adams said, not- his skill level. His grandfa- grandfather started him on Goode has never been in- parents might hesitate giv- ing that there are very few ther has been his primary two horses tied together, jured either in practice or a ing permission. For Goode’s children Goode’s age per- trainer, showing him the which he led while Goode performance, but he has family, it was a natural forming at this level. “He’s technique needed to be a learned how to balance be- fallen a number of times. In fit. ready to go out and be a per- professional stunt rider. His tween the pair. One of the one instance he was step- His grandparents, Leon former. He wants to be big- grandmother, who is still hardest things, he said, was ping from one horse to the and Vicki Adams, are well ger than he is, and he wants performing, sometimes at learning how to step from known in rodeo circles for to do it now.” the same rodeos where he one horse to the other at a Continued on page 16 Page 2 Grass & Grain, July 14, 2009 We surely can’t arrive which this scenario is true, ernment extends itself be- Guest Editorial where we’re going if we by the way. In short, the yond those basic necessities don’t know where there is… Waxman-Markey bill is that we see legislation like The many feel-good axioms about pushing more Ameri- Waxman-Markey. The pow- Begin With the End In Mind about the journey being as cans out of the “luxuries” of ers Congress would like to important as the destination the middle class and into exercise in passing this bill By Andy Vance would require every ounce methods to the tools avail- belittle the fact that too economic strata requiring are neither explicitly grant- Ten years ago a dear of effectiveness I could able through my laptop and often, parroting the impor- more government reliance. ed in the Constitution nor friend introduced me to Dr. muster. Dr. Covey’s writing, iPhone. In reacquainting tance of the journey is mere- Ultimately, government is in necessary to the exercise of Stephen Covey. Not person- and his namesake organiza- myself with the 7 Habits, I ly an excuse for not arriving the business of being in those expressly granted. ally, mind you, but through tional system, became a vi- stopped to reflect on one anywhere of substance. business. Government nei- And so we arrive back at his seminal work The 7 tally important part of my that resonates with me per- With this critical princi- ther creates nor builds any- the original question: what Habits of Highly Effective service to that organization. haps more than any other: ple in mind, then, I’ve spent thing; private enterprise is the end goal? In the case People. As a young State From time to time, I pull Begin With the End in Mind. a few days contemplating alone can do those critical of the federal government, it FFA Officer, I wanted noth- out that original book, and When Dr. Covey advises what “end” various groups tasks. Government cannot is to maintain (and I would ing more than to be effec- have just recently brought leaders to begin with the have in mind with current provide anything it has not suggest actually to increase) tive. Working with students my original “Franklin” end in mind, he’s talking issues and agendas related already taken from the peo- the power, size, and scope of across the state to help them planner back out of retire- about having a destination, to agriculture and rural ple; government largesse is the federal government. By unlock the potential they ment. As a tech junkie, I’d a goal, a North Star by America. Top of mind, cer- simply a redistribution of either increasing the num- each held deep inside abandoned pen and paper which to chart our course. tainly, is the ongoing escala- taxpayer dollars from their ber of roles that government tion between Ohio farmers original owners to the mass- plays in our lives or increas- and the radical vegan ac- es. ing our individual reliance tivists at the Humane Socie- For a range of reason- on the federal government, The Learning Post ty of the United States (not able government expendi- Washingtonians can rest to be confused with your tures such as defense, food easy at night knowing their By Gordon Morrison local humane society or ani- safety, and infrastructure jobs are firmly ensconced in mal shelter). HSUS success- that redistribution is part of our own inability to say Concordia Rancher and fully passed Proposition 2 in the deal. We live in an in- “no.” California, so one would terdependent society. Man I challenge you, when Former Agriculture Educator certainly categorize them as many have been created in- you read the paper, listen to effective. With CEO Wayne dependent of all other be- the radio, or watch the Pacelle’s self-characteriza- ings, but as dependence evening news, ask yourself Rumblings At The Grass Roots tion of HSUS as a “sophisti- forms a more closely knit so- with what end in mind the cated political organiza- ciety based on mutual pro- day’s various newsmakers tion,” we understand that tection and security, began. I think you’ll find it The pasture grasses are looking majority; you will hear our rumbles this group is effective at lob- mankind are most happily an eye-opening exercise. good — green with excellent growth. and will have to confront us. Our bying legislators and run- engaged in social and active Andy Vance is an ag broad- This we can see and evaluate. What freedoms were bought at a very high ning ballot initiatives at the life. It’s when that same gov- caster in Ohio. we cannot see are the roots of these price, and we do not want them state level. grasses. They grow down deep in the taken away by those who are offer- But with what end in mind did the organization soil to take up plant foods and mois- ing empty promises — all blow and begin? Again, looking to the ture. The growth of grass is depend- no show.” CEO’s own words, and to the ent upon its root system. Without We observed the 4th of July by at- clear guiding principles on the unseen roots, the grass would tending a patriotic celebration in Os- the HSUS website, we can clearly divine that HSUS is wilt and die. borne. On the afternoon and evening looking to the eventual The grass roots of our beloved programs were gifted musicians — a eradication of animal agri- It comes too quickly each summer. The projects are America are the people that are not real treat. The speaker, Dr. Bob culture in this country, and hurriedly finished. The last coat of paint carefully ap- seen so much in the public eye but Basso, did a re-enactment of the gradual removal, by plied to rockets. One last “test” bake of a winning that bring about great production. Thomas Paine (1737-1809), who force (both political and recipe. Livestock brushed and trimmed and readied for economic), of meat, milk, the showring. Yes, for many families across the region, They are law-abiding citizens who played a prominent role in helping and eggs from your diet. prepare themselves for beneficial vo- this country gain its independence. While animal rights ac- the county fair is coming, and fast. cations, marry, rear children, and Through his writings in his “Com- tivism is very high on farm- Where are the lamb blankets? Did you put the water through hard work and sweat get mon Sense” papers, he excited and ers’ radar today, another hose in the trailer? That’s the last photo mat, do we much accomplished. They pay their encouraged the colonists to take a major issue facing food pro- have any more two-gallon bags? Have you finished your ducers is the Waxman- taxes, defend their country, help stand against the oppressions of Markey Climate Change bill. letters for the buyers? Are the water guns ready? This their neighbors, and are loyal to the England. It is thought that he wrote While a healthy debate over dress is going to be hot at the style revue! country they love. the first draft of the Declaration of the validity of global warm- Yes, these snippets of conversations could be played I just heard a news report that Independence. ing alarmism continues, this out in homes and barns in the past couple of weeks as bill already passed the families got ready to participate in an annual rite of sum- there were 37,000 of these grass For a fledgling nation without yet House of Representatives, if roots people who rallied at a tea a tax structure to fund, equip, and by the thinnest of margins. mer — the county fair. party in Dallas on July 4. The gover- field an army to fight a mighty power Mainstream agriculture is The county fair, though – when you look past the nor of Texas desired to attend, but such as England was seemingly an rightfully concerned about water fights and ribbons awarded — is really so much he was not invited. This was strictly unrealistic endeavor, almost suici- the ramifications of this bill more. It is time for families to come together for a little due in no small part to the a grass roots rally. The feeling dal. It was men like Thomas Paine generally accepted notion of fun after months of hard work tending, teaching and throughout America is that too and George Washington who con- this bill as a national energy learning. It is about supporting communities that un- many of those who are at the helm of vinced the colonists — mostly the tax. Costs of all energy derstand the underlying need to promote agriculture and our government — legislators and farmers and shopkeepers — that to- products, from household life skills that make these places better to live and raise high officials — are ignoring the gether they could do it. Most of their electricity to the diesel and propane farmers use in rais- families. It’s about helping youth groups and churches wishes of the citizens who put them army equipment such as guns, ing and producing our food, raise funds and meet goals. in office by their vote and who pay boots, and clothing was brought will double or triple over It’s about coming together on warm summer evenings for their salaries and perks. With from home. They were truly a ragtag the life of the bill, driving to enjoy snow cones and watermelon, to cheer on local their lack of statesmanship and with army, but they had a lot of heart and up the cost of food, in addi- cowboys competing at rodeo performances or picking tion to almost any other con- greed and concern for their own con- determination. Ten thousand men sumer good you might pur- out a favorite demolition derby driver to watch during tinued positions, they are passing from this army wintered at Valley chase. the bang-up action. bills that are not read nor fully de- Forge in mud huts. It was bitterly So if we put ourselves in It’s about young love, and sweet memories of young bated. They spend our money like a cold for this ill-equipped army. By the shoes of environmental- loves long ago. It’s watching a young person fight back drunken sailor would spend it for spring, only 1,400 were there to an- ly minded legislators and “begin with the end in tears as a prized animal goes through the auction ring — things we do not need or just have to swer the call to arms to take the mind,” what long-range goal knowing that the next fall or spring a new animal will have. It makes us appreciate those fight to the British. Many had gone might we discern? I would take its place and the process will be repeated again. politicians who stand tall for what home and the death toll had been suggest that in a roundabout It’s learning how to be a modest winner and a gra- they deem is right and just in spite high. Paine, along with other states- way this bill is about social cious loser — and accepting the judge’s decision (par- of the fact they are in the minority men, inspired and encouraged the control. Environmentalists want us to drive smaller ents, too) as the right one and not muttering on in dis- and can be outvoted and ignored by men of the Continental Army to re- cars, but you and I like com- agreement from the ringside. the “in group” in Washington. main loyal. fortable American SUVs. This is our annual County Fair preview edition. It is It seems that much of the money The current Thomas Paine (Dr. By passing a national ener- a joy and privilege to put together and I always look for- gained by taxing our hard working Basso) spoke with great conviction gy tax that ensures the cost of driving that SUV will be ward to the next few weeks to travel around and marvel grass roots people is given to special and force. While he could have ad- untenable, legislators and at the young people’s abilities, creativity — not to men- interest groups and non-producers dressed thousands in special meet- regulators attempt to force tion the countless hours and hard work contributed by in our populace through handout ings held on this 4th of July in some you into a hybrid that you volunteers to make the county fair a success. I hope to programs. Only 60 percent pay taxes of our major cities, he chose to bring neither want, nor would buy see you down the road. that help support the other 40 per- his message to some grass roots peo- of your own volition. Automobiles aren’t the That’s all for now. I’ll chat with you next week, “Over cent, and the ratio appears to be ple in rural Kansas, the heart of only consumer products for the Barn Gate!” changing to come closer to 50-50. America. Great things can come If you put your ear to the from the heart. 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Whitey decided to run stickin’ out, or hiplocked the cows through for a lit- and swingin’ back and Leaders take in harvest BAXTER tle Pour-On treatment, to forth like the masthead on number brand the first- a clipper ship in a hurri- Continued from page 1 calf heifers and mouth the cane! Monty said working BLACK elders. “Shouldn’t take the headgate was like try- cause we’ve run into some green wheat we’ve had to cut long,” he said. He asked ing to fight an octopus around.” ONTHEEDGEOFCOMMONSENSE Monty to run the squeeze crawling through the sun- Brown asserts that a positive wheat crop means good chute. As squeeze chutes roof of your car! It would news in rural Kansas communities. “When we have good Another Squeeze age they tend to look more either lock partly open or yields and the prices are good, it makes a big difference to and more alike; Priefert, partly closed but never Main Street in these small towns. Implement dealers, car WW, Powder River, Teco … fully opened or fully dealers and hardware store merchants. It’s a big factor for all Chute Story etc. Monty saw the letters closed. Half the time he of us out here in the western part of the state,” he says. More Another squeeze chute Fences high and tight P-R-E, but when he was swinging from the than 20% of the Kansas population is involved in farming or story. In my world it is the but so far off the ground scraped it off it read … headgate handle, all 160 other sectors of agriculture, Parkinson says. But that doesn’t equivalent of a shark at- you could roll a pack mule HISTORIC! lbs of him, as Whitey clung mean rural Kansas is recession-proof. tack or a middle of the under the bottom wire! A The moving parts were to the thrashing cow’s head night calving call … a story crowding gate so heavy it uniformly rusty and crust- like a bulldogger, trying to “Agriculture has changed dramatically over the years. that sends shivers down was like closing a vault. ed. The tailgate, squeeze check her teeth! We’ve gotten very good at farming and very efficient at it. my spine! The crowding alley was six and head gate all opened They worked 106 cows And as a result of becoming more efficient, it takes fewer Monty said he was just feet high, solid iron with and closed, but only about in two hours, missed catch- people and that’s had a dramatic impact on cities around along for the ride, helping rolling back-stops that halfway. There always ing 12 head in the chute, farms. We’ve sort of been a victim of our own efficiency and his neighbor Whitey gather clanged like railroad cars seemed to be a cow’s head set three on fire and had to that’s been a problem. The number of people directly in- his cows and calves for when they closed! He poking in through the tail- guess the age of the last volved in farming has declined but it’s still a very important spring branding. The showed me his black gate, or one on her side, or five because the headgate part of our economy,” he says. “ roundup went smooth; thumbnail. on her knees, or with a foot froze open! Covered with Adrian Polansky, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture and eight a-horseback in four motor oil, cow manure, USDA’s appointee to run the Kansas Farm Service Agency, sections of pretty good burnt hair, Pour-On and joined Parkinson on the harvest trip to Colby. Polansky, who country, although they had dust, they called it just an- to backtrack some and other romantic cowboy farms near Belleville, says wheat harvest is a nostalgic time rope a couple small calves day. for many Kansans. “There is something special about wheat. that had gotten on the Epilogue: Six days later I don’t know exactly what it is, whether it is the golden other side of the fence. the squeeze chute was eu- fields, the time of the year, or the tradition of wheat harvest It was absentee owner thanized and is now a cat- going back to binding machines and threshers. But there is land. The corrals were tle guard on a dirt road something magical about wheat harvest that at least in me, twenty years old and made somewhere to nowhere in gets the emotion going like no other crop. It’s an opportuni- of heavy pipe, sheets of the great southwest. May it ty to focus on agriculture in a larger sense. It’s an important steel and sucker rod. Un- Rest In Pieces. time in Kansas now, and will be in the future,” he says. fortunately, this high dol- lar set of pens was appar- ently designed by a swing set manufacturer, an ortho- dontist, or that same guy Faye Smith of Walton led out the grand champion who invented the Rubik’s Shorthorn Plus cow-calf pair at the recent National Cube! Junior Shorthorn Show.

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Cool on a wire Preheat oven to 450 de- Janet Henning, Berryton, Shares Pretzel minutes. Remove from oven. the onions, green chiles, rack for 30 minutes. Stir re- grees. Spray a rimmed bak- Combine 3 tablespoons flour, olives, celery, red pepper and maining jam and spread ing sheet with nonstick Recipe To Win Grass & Grain Contest oleo and chopped pecans, stir- bacon. Spread over tortillas. evenly with the back of a spray. Place fries in a single Winner Janet Henning, Berryton: “I recently made these ring well. Sprinkle over top of Roll up and cut each into 1- spoon over the bars in a thin layer on baking sheet. Sprin- for my family and they were gone very quickly. And don’t for- pie. Bake 10 additional min- inch slices. Refrigerate left- layer. Refrigerate 30 minutes kle evenly with 1 tablespoon get to hide a few for yourself.” utes. Chill before serving. overs. Yield: about 5 dozen. before cutting. Store in re- ranch dressing mix. Bake for MOTHER LODE PRETZELS ***** ***** frigerator. 11 to 15 minutes or until fries 10-ounce package pretzel rods Kellee Rogers, Topeka: SURPRISE SALAD ***** are lightly browned and 14-ounce package caramels LEMONADE DESSERT 9-ounce tub whipped topping Two from Millie Conger, crispy. In a bowl combine 1 tablespoon evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups flour 1 can Eagle Brand milk Tecumseh: ketchup, mayonnaise and re- 1 1/4 cups miniature chocolate chips 3/4 cup brown sugar 21-oz. can cherry pie filling ZUCCHINI NUT maining dressing mix. Serve 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butterscotch chips 3/4 cup cold butter 17-ounce can fruit cocktail, CHOCOLATE MUFFINS with hot fries. 2/3 cup milk chocolate toffee bits 3/4 cup chopped pecans drained 2 1/2 cups flour ***** 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted optional 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, 1 can mandarin oranges 4 tablespoons cocoa Below is a corrected ver- Cut or break pretzels in half and set aside. In a double boil- softened 1/2 to 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 teaspoon baking soda sion of the winning recipe er, melt caramels with milk. In a large shallow bowl, combine 12-oz. can frozen pink lemon- 1 can marshmallows, optional 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon from the 6-30-09 issue of the chips, toffee bits and nuts. Dip the cut end of each pretzel ade concentrate, thawed 1/2 to 1 cup coconut, optional 1/2 teaspoon salt Grass & Grain. piece two-thirds of the way into caramel mixture (reheat if In a bowl combine flour Mix together all ingredi- 1/2 cup milk Thelma Baldock: Delphos mixture becomes too thick for dipping or add a small amount and brown sugar; cut in but- ents except whipped topping. 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar CINNAMON evaporated milk). Allow excess caramel to drip off, then roll ter until crumbly. Stir in Fold in whipped topping and 1/2 cup butter BATTER BREAD pretzels in the chip mixture. Place on waxed paper until set. pecans. Spread in a single blend gently and chill. 1/2 cup oil 1 package yeast (2 1/4 tea- Store in an air-tight container. Makes approximately 4 1/2 layer into a greased 15-by-19- ***** 1 3/4 cups sugar spoons) dozen. by-2-inch baking pan. Bake at Mary Rogers, Topeka: 2 eggs 1/4 cup sugar NOTE: I put these in the freezer to set quickly and then 375 degrees for 9 to 12 min- RASPBERRY 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/4 cups warm water store in air-tight container. utes or until golden brown, CHEESECAKE BARS 2 cups peeled finely grated 2 3/4 cups flour (divided) ***** stirring once. Cool on a wire 1 cup sugar, divided zucchini 2 teaspoons instant potatoes rack for 10 minutes. In a 1/2 cup butter 1 cup chocolate chips Fred Engler, El Dorado: NOTE:If you like this 1 teaspoon salt DANISH PICKLED BEETS bowl beat ice cream and 1 1/4 cups flour 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or recipe, prepare enough mari- 4 tablespoons oil 1 cup cider vinegar lemonade until blended. 8-oz. package cream cheese pecans nade for a larger amount of 1/2 cup raisins or nuts (op- 1/2 cup water Sprinkle half of the crumbles 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Heat oven to 325 degrees. beets and can in pint jars. tional) 1/2 cup sugar into a greased 9-by-13-inch 1 egg Line 2 cupcake pans with lin- Process in boiling water bath Topping: 1/4 teaspoon pickling spice dish. Spread with ice cream 1/4 cup seedless red raspber- ers. In a bowl blend flour, for 12 minutes. 3 tablespoons margarine 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds mixture. Sprinkle with re- ry jam cocoa, baking soda, cinna- ***** 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 onion, halved maining crumbles. Cover Preheat oven to 350 de- mon and salt; set aside. Stir Peg Pickard, Agenda: 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 small bay leaf and freeze overnight. Re- grees. Grease a 9-inch baking milk and vinegar in a small “Thought the readers might Dissolve yeast and 1/4 3/4 teaspoon whole black pep- move dessert from freezer 14 pan. Combine 1/2 cup sugar bowl; set aside. In a bowl enjoy this recipe now that cup sugar in warm water; percorns minutes before serving. and butter in a large bowl; beat butter, oil and sugar for blueberries are quite plenti- add 1 3/4 cups flour, pota- 1/4 bunch fresh dill ***** mix well. Stir in flour until 3 minutes until fluffy. Add ful. It’s quite yummy.” toes, salt and oil. Beat 3 min- 1 pound beets in 1/2-inch A couple from Sandy Hill, crumbly. Press into pan. eggs and vanilla, until com- BLUEBERRY CREAM PIE utes then stir in the 1 cup pieces Eskridge: Bake 15 to 18 minutes until bined. Add milk mixture and 1 cup sour cream flour. Stir in the raisins and Bring all ingredients ex- VEGGIE TORTILLA edges are lightly golden. beat well. On low speed, add 2 tablespoons flour nuts if used. Cover and let cept beets to a boil in a medi- PINWHEELS Mixture will not be fully flour mixture, beat until just 3/4 cup sugar rise until doubled. Spray a um saucepan, stirring until (2) 8-ounce packages cream cooked. Combine remaining combined. Stir in zucchini 1 teaspoon vanilla 9-by-13-inch pan with non- sugar is dissolved. Cover and cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar, cream cheese, and 1/2 cup of the chips. Fill 1/4 teaspoon salt stick cooking spray. Spread simmer 30 minutes. Cool 1 envelope Ranch salad almond extract and egg. Beat prepared cups 2/3-cup full 1 egg, beaten dough in pan. Let set for 5 mixture then chill in refrig- 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen dressing mix using a mixer at high speed and sprinkle with remaining erator, covered, for 24 hours minutes. Combine topping blueberries 5 green onions, chopped until well blended. Pour chips and nuts. Bake for 20 to to let flavor develop. Pour ingredients and lightly 3 tablespoons flour 4-ounce can chopped green cream cheese mixture over 28 minutes or until toothpick through fine sieve into bowl. press onto dough. Let set 5 1 1/2 tablespoons oleo chiles, drained crust. Place 2 tablespoons of comes out clean. Cool on Cook beets, slip skins and cut minutes. Bake at 375 de- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans 3.8-ounce can sliced ripe jam in a small bowl and mi- wire rack. into 1/2-inch pieces. Stir grees for 20 to 25 minutes. 9-inch unbaked pie shell olives, drained crowave on high for 15 sec- ***** beets and marinade together then cover and chill for 24 hours.

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Think people will be preserv- UNL Extension Circular etables in a container," she and energy levels plummet- whole grains and you'll be ing food this summer. 434, "Let's Preserve: Can- said. When freezing vegeta- ing, which can make you rewarded with additional When it comes to preserv- ning Basics," available at bles, be sure to use freezer crave high-sugar, high-fat fiber and anti-aging nutri- spears (1-inch), cooked, ing food, Albrecht said the local UNL Extension of- storage bags or containers foods. To eat smarter during ents. And if you don't want cooled easiest thing to try is freez- fices or online at http:// that are freezer safe. a busy day, consume nutri- to wait 45 minutes to cook 1 cup light salad dressing ing. www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/send When blanching, bring tious low-fat and low-sugar brown rice, try Minute 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard "If you have never It/ec434.pdf. water to a boil and then snacks between meals. Try Brown Rice, which is ready 1 tablespoon chopped fresh canned before, I really rec- "Using a hot water bath, drop the vegetables in. fruits or nuts. For a quick, in 10 minutes but still con- parsley ommend freezing if you the oven or anything else Cook times for some veg- healthy meal or a lunch in tains the same nutrients as 1 tablespoon grated lemon have a stand-alone freez- etables include: green for canning vegetables is the office, try Minute Ready long-cooking brown rice. peel er," Albrecht said. "It is beans, 3 minutes; broccoli, not safe," she said. to Serve Brown Rice. This For a delicious and healthy 1 tablespoon lemon juice safer." 3 minutes; corn on the cob, It is safe to can fruit, nutty-tasting rice is ready spring meal, try this easy Prepare rice according The stand-alone freezer jams, jellies and pickles 11 minutes; corn cut off the after 60 seconds in the mi- recipe: to package directions. Toss is key. 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Russell Fame Induction ceremony are inducted into the Kansas Moss, Coffeyville, Cowboy will be held at 2 p.m. on Afternoon, long shadows Cowboy Hall of Fame in Entertainer/Artist; Wayne Saturday, September 12, In late afternoon, when shadows grow I’m reminded of the Chiricahuas in Dodge City. Dunafon, Westmoreland, 2009, at the Boot Hill Mu- long and thin, the rabbits come out. southeastern Arizona, how when the The Kansas Cowboy Rodeo Cowboy; Duane seum complex in Dodge Their entrance is something of a mys- canyon filled with shadows the javalena tery, a magician’s sleight of hand: one would erupt from the creek bed and filter Hall of Fame will honor Walker, Canton, Cattleman/ City. The Kansas Cowboy minute the yard is empty, the next dotted through camp like a bristly-backed horde, these five men at a ceremo- Rancher. Hall of Fame is a project of with the stubby gray forms of eastern cot- their faint snuffles and grunts, their ridicu- ny to be held on September Dunafon rode in both Boot Hill Museum, Inc. and tontails recumbent in the clover. lously-tiny cloven hooves, their pinkish 12, 2009, at 2 p.m., at Boot rough stock and timed was developed to preserve Sometimes I count them: two, three, snouts. And how after they slipped away Hill Museum. events in the Cowboy Turtle and honor the life of the five. They watch me watching them and ap- into the underbrush a single striped skunk Each inductee represents Association, Rodeo Cow- Kansas Cowboy. For more pear indifferent so long as I keep to myself. would appear at the end of the road where Their long ears flick this way and that and it bent to span the wooden bridge, and the a different area of the life of boy Association and the Pro information on the Kansas hear things I can only imagine, a breeze skunk would march through each campsite the cowboy: Working Cow- Rodeo Cowboy Associa- Cowboy Hall of Fame plucking the golden petals of sunflowers, as if inspecting for permits or compliance boy, Cowboy Historian, tion. His work in the rodeo please visit www.boothill. the faint stirring of crickets, the metallic to a protocol only it could know. Sitting at Cowboy Entertainer/Artist, arena led him to modeling org or contact Boot Hill clatter of beetles’ wings, the dull roar of a the picnic table or in our lawn chairs, we Rodeo Cowboy and Ranch- and movie work. Back Museum at (620) 227-8188 planet in endless motion through the would become motionless to its tuxedoed er/Cattleman. home in Kansas, he helped or [email protected]. empty wastes of a cosmic sea. motion, ignored as inconsequential as it I imagine the clover soft and cool after went about its evening rounds. Not long The Kansas Cowboy the heat of the day. And watching them, after its departure, when the upper crags Hall of Fame committee is their obvious contentment and they way burned with an unseen sunset, the air happy to announce the 2009 they inhabit our little patch of prairie, how filled with the falling notes of a canyon they seem to fill it with their presence, to wren, a twilight nocturne, and mulies de- embody it, parts of a whole so integral that scended the rocky bajadas to drink their Auctioneer gets were they to disappear the world would fill in Cave Creek. slow to a halt and the tides become un- We were transients, nothing more. And new certification leashed, I imagine them the true posses- perhaps for the first time I sensed how at- Byron Bina of Bina Auc- sors of the land. Certainly not me, whose home mammals are in their surroundings, tion Service LLC has re- only claim is a legal title and nine short not just inheritors of the land but integrat- ceived his bilingual certi- years of stewardship. Mere caretaker. ed into every fold and crease, every gully fication papers from World Watcher. and cliff and cave, as the free-tailed bats Wide College of Auction- If anything, ours is a contested and boiling from the cliffs in early dusk eering in Mason City, Iowa. shared domain. Mole carves meandering proved. Their movements were always as- Bina stated though hillocks through the grass, voles scatter be- sured where ours seemed unstable, our there is not a lot of need in fore the whirling blades of the lawn rattletrap van and flimsy canvas-sided this area, the demand is mower, deer nibble on the pines and, late- camper no match for their sure footing and rapidly growing in other ly, we share the porch with a hispid cotton effortless gait, our maps no substitute for areas. Bina has used his rat that loves mulberries dropped from the their intimate familiarity of terrain. They prior bilingual auction ex- tree above. Skinks in the garden, a fat were at home more than we will ever un- periences prior to receiv- Jessica Taliaferro, Effingham, won reserve grand Woodhouse’s toad hiding in the tomatoes, derstand the concept of home, though at ing his accreditation in champion steer at the 2009 Northeast Kansas Junior milk snake in the basement, jumping spi- times I sense it. 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Subsequent at- ing a partnership or retain- feed is accounted for eases better start making sense if sity´s 2009 Risk & Profit Frahm, who manages tendees from the same or- ing ownership, it’s your the mind of newcomers,” you’re going to make this Conference and Trade Frahm Farmland, also ganization can attend for business to know it equally Jones says. “So we usually partnership work. CAB’s Show. The conference will serves as chairman of the $185 if payment is made by well. talk about how the feed is Gary Fike, beef cattle spe- be at the K-State Alumni board for Midwest Energy check. The fee for each weighed to a pen for each cialist, says it’s critical to “There’s no need to be Center in Manhattan. and was recently named participant registering after know and understand all shy in asking questions,” feeding, and how it’s record- One of the event´s three Farm Journal´s 2009 Top Aug. 11 is $230. The fee in- says beef cattle specialist ed and posted to the pen.” your financial options when keynote speakers will be K- Producer of the Year. cludes participation in all Paul Dykstra, with Certified Rations are customized going into business with a State´s new president, Kirk At the opening luncheon sessions; two lunches, one Angus Beef LLC (CAB). “Be and change through the year feedyard. Schulz. Prior to taking on Aug. 20, Allen Feather- dinner and one breakfast; upfront and know what and as your cattle progress “Ask about their financ- his presidential role this stone, director of the Mas- conference proceedings on you’re getting in to.” CAB of- toward finished weight, ing options, what interest summer, Schulz served on ters of Agribusiness pro- CD; and parking. Confer- fers questions to consider in their intake constantly mon- rates are and how much eq- the faculty of Mississippi gram and a professor in K- ence notebooks will be the marketing section of its itored for quantity adjust- uity you need to leave in,” State University, most re- State´s Department of Agri- available for an additional Best Practices Manual, ments. “Starter rations” Fike says. “Given the begin- cently as vice president for cultural Economics, will ad- fee, and numerous vendors available at www.cabpart may vary with calf type and ning value on cattle, ask research and economic de- dress the “Impacts of the Fi- will have displays at the ners.com/bestpractices/inde age, and how much intake what opportunities exist to velopment. He will discuss nancial Market Crisis on the Alumni Center. More infor- x.php or by calling 800-225- they are accustomed to, hedge them or enter into a “The Future of Kansas State Agriculture Sector.” mation, including a full 2333. Here are a few major Jones says. Sharing that in- basis contract. Asking about University in Addressing The Risk & Profit Confer- lineup of conference break- topics for your first sit-down formation can reduce diges- such risk management tech- the Land Grant Mission” at ence begins with registra- out sessions and regis- with a potential partner. tive upsets and stress that niques doesn’t take the risk the Risk & Profit Confer- tion Aug. 20 from 10:00-11:30 tration is available on the Feedlot history may lead to other diseases. out of the market, but it ence´s final Aug. 21 lunch- a.m., followed by lunch and website: http://www.agman Get the basics on the Closeouts or does take the unknown out eon. the beginning of the pro- ager.info/events/risk_profit/ feedyard’s background. How performance records of what you stand to earn or Lon Frahm, a sixth gen- gram at 12:30 p.m. 2009. long have they been in busi- Managers should be lose.” ness? What are the manag- happy to show you a sample Don’t stop er’s goals and philosophy of closeout record, but if you Keep asking until you Deals on Wheels at Dick Edwards feeding? What kind of cattle don’t understand what those feel well informed in choos- do they typically feed? Do figures mean, it’s not going ing the feedlot. If a manager they feed cattle from your to do any good. Iowa State doesn’t take the time to an- area? University professor Dan swer all your questions Feedlot manager Shelby Loy says producers should thoroughly, he’s probably Jones says potential cus- question anything and not someone you want to do tomers of Ranger Feeders II everything on a closeout. business with. 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this when she received a call ter to serve to the workers Kansas corn faring well so far from Rosa Thomas, owner of and paid the cost of the major WICHITA (AP) — The Kansas corn crop has fared well the Whiting Café. Rosa invit- repairs. Donors contributed so far this season despite an unusually late planting, but Kansas ed Marci to her café´s 25th more than $5,000 to under- its late start has made the crop especially vulnerable to anniversary celebration in write other costs. Volunteers damage, industry experts say. August. Marci says, “I had received t-shirts saying I Kan Ideally, Kansas farmers plant their corn by the first Profile something else going on that Help! week in April, said Jere White, executive director of the Kansas Corn Growers Association. But rain kept farmers day, but it hit me that her Local folks helped serve out of fields at planting time, so much of the state's corn By Ron Wilson cafe would be the perfect op- meals. One artist designed was planted in late May and early June. Director of the portunity to try this idea. We and painted a mural saying, That means the crop will be pollinating during the hot, could give Rosa an early an- “Food so great you´ll scrape dry Kansas summer. An early freeze before the corn is Huck Boyd Institute niversary present.” Marci your plate.” The preacher ready for harvest could be devastating. says, “I know Rosa is a per- came over after church on ``Corn was planted later than what we have seen in a son who gives to the commu- Sunday to fix the pilot light long, long time,'' White said Tuesday. ``But the condition of We Kan! Bank — Whiting nity.” So Marci convinced in the grill. A country music the crop seems to be catching up.'' Rosa to let volunteers give band played for the group on This week's crop condition report showed 68 percent of Let´s stop by the bank munity needs with those who her café a makeover. Saturday night. Marci says, the corn in good to excellent condition, with 25 percent today. Unlike your local fi- can help. Marci says, “This Marci says, “Rosa didn´t “People worked late each rated as fair. Only 7 percent of the crop got a poor to very poor rating. nancial institution, there´s no is a social capital bank, ask for this help, we con- night. Finally we had to get ``We don't always farm under the most ideal conditions teller windows or ATM at where volunteer-led commu- vinced her we wanted to do out of there on Sunday so and the crops are relatively forgiving,'' White said. ``We this bank, but there is a nities can open accounts of it. Anyone who can keep a Rosa and crew could prepare have planting spread out more than usual. We will have tremendous resource. This is need and other people can café open for 25 years in a the café for 6 a.m. opening crops susceptible to damage over a longer period.'' what Marci Penner calls the open accounts of support.” town this size deserves on Monday.” Kansas farmers put 3.8 million acres into corn this sea- We Kan! Bank, a new initia- The “banker” helps match recognition and support.” In the end, the rural com- son, compared to 3.85 million acres a year earlier, the Agri- tive of the Kansas Sampler them together. Whiting is a truly rural com- munity of Whiting had a culture Department reported last week. Foundation. The We Kan! Another transformational munity, with a population of beautiful new look to their Nationwide, the corn acreage of 87 million acres was up Bank is not a financial insti- idea is I Kan Help, which is a 206 people. Now, that´s locally owned café, and vol- 1 percent from 2008. It was the second largest planted corn tution, but rather a virtual, means of empowering indi- rural. The Kansas Sampler unteers had donated more acreage since 1946, behind the record setting year of 2007. social capital bank where viduals to donate time and/or Foundation called for volun- than 1,300 hours to the But some analysts remain nervous at the crop's late planting dates in major growing regions. teers and organized this ef- cause. Marci says, “This was people can match needs with money to rural communities When the Agriculture Department came out with its resources. The bank´s first that need them. Marci says, fort. a pilot project. We can only acreage report last week the numbers of corn acres were project was recently imple- “Let´s say there was a family On the last weekend of do one of these major higher than expected, said Mike Woolverton, grain market- mented in Whiting. Marci that wanted to make a differ- June 2009, more than 100 statewide projects a year, but ing economist at Kansas State University. The market had Penner is the Director of the ence. If there was a website people donated time and ef- maybe we could organize anticipated a reduction in acreage from a year ago. Kansas Sampler Foundation. which they could click on to fort to make repairs, clean, lots of smaller local projects ``The acres are there,'' he said. ``But — and here's the One of Marci´s transforma- find needed volunteer proj- replace equipment, paint, which people could get in- kicker — and that is that the corn was planted late. Very tional ideas for rural Kansas ects in their area, they could and generally fix up the volved in.” late, some of it, and it may not develop to full maturity be- is the We Kan! Bank, de- see where they could help.” Whiting Café. Rosa prepared For more information, go fore frost. So we may end up with a short corn crop this signed to match rural com- Marci was thinking about meals at the community cen- to www.kansassampler.org. year.'' 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TOPEKA, KANSAS Northeast Kansas #1 Volume DODGE DEALER! MONDAY-TUESDAY-THURSDAY: 8:30 AM-8 PM • WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 8:30 AM-6 PM Page 10 Grass & Grain, July 14, 2009 Colorado farmers say crisis hitting home GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — the use of loan restructuring counsel may have helped Colorado farmers and as an alternative to foreclo- them exit while they still Research ‘N’ bankers last week told a sure under the Troubled had equity that could be sal- congressional oversight Asset Relief Program, the vaged,’’ he told the panel. panel that oversees the $700 billion bank bailout. The U.S. Department of bank bailout that the bank- The report is due July 21. Agriculture issued a report Review ing crisis is threatening Damon Silvers, a panel in February saying Weld their livelihoods and they member and attorney for County is No. 8 in the coun- By Joel DeRouchey need banking standards the AFL-CIO, said the real try in the value of its farm that are better tailored to stress test for banks is not and ranch products, with an The ethanol industry in diets that contained (1) corn- that contained (1) corn-soy- their businesses. the value of their assets, but annual market value of $1.54 Kansas relies on sorghum as soybean meal based control, bean meal-based control, (2) The panel met in Col- their success providing billion. a major starch source for (2) 15% corn DDGS from Ne- 30% corn-based DDGS orado’s agricultural heart- credit to borrowers. U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D- fermentation. While most braska source, (3) 30% corn (South Dakota source), and land to hear from farmers ‘’If credit is not around to Colo., told the panel in a ethanol plants in the United DDGS from Nebraska (3) 30% sorghum-based and others who are strug- farmers, then we have not written statement that farm- States utilize corn as the source, (4) 15% milo DDGS DDGS (Kansas source). gling to get credit amid the fixed our system,’’ he said. ers across the state are suf- starch contributor, it is logi- from Kansas source 1, (5) Overall (d 0 to 27) in this economic downturn, and Hardesty said the dairy fering, but farmers and cal that milo is substituted 30% milo DDGS from Kansas study, pigs fed the control comes three months after industry is suffering and ranchers in northeast Col- as economics allow in source 1, (6) 15% milo DDGS diet had greater daily gain, Greeley’s New Frontier TARP funds should be used orado were dealt a double Kansas. At the same time, from Kansas source 2, and feed intake and feed effi- Bank collapsed, leaving to buy up excess milk and whammy when the New the feed co-product remain- (7) 30% milo DDGS from ciency compared to those of many farmers unable to find cheese to provide to fami- Frontier Bank failed, leav- ing after drying is a reflec- Kansas source 2. Overall (d 0 pigs fed either DDGS lenders willing to give them lies in need. ing many of them scram- tion of the original cereal to 21), pigs fed diets with 15 source. However, pigs fed vital operating loans. Ochsner said federal bling for new loans at other grain in terms of composi- or 30% corn DDGS had equal milo DDGS had worse feed ‘’Our farmers don’t want stimulus funds are not the banks. tion. While much research daily gain, feed intake and efficiency then pigs fed corn a bailout, they want the abil- answer. He said bankers ‘’This closure has had has been done with corn feed efficiency compared to DDGS. ity to succeed,’’ said Les need to get to know their strong implications on ac- DDGS in swine diets, less those of pigs fed the control *** Hardesty, chairman of the borrowers and their needs, cess to credit locally and has been known about milo diet. However, pigs fed diets This data shows a clear Dairy Farmers of America like they do in the agricul- has had a rippling effect DDGS. Thus, a series of ex- with 15 and 30% milo DDGS loss of feed efficiency when Mountain Area Council. tural banking industry, and throughout this communi- periments have been con- had poorer feed efficiency pigs are fed milo DDGS com- Witnesses included Mike bankers should help them ty,’’ Udall said. ducted by Kansas State Uni- compared to pigs fed the pared to corn DDGS. This is Flesher, executive vice while maintaining proper New Frontier was closed versity researchers to deter- control diet and pigs fed logical since corn has a president for Farm Credit banking standards. on April 10, about four mine the effect of milo corn DDGS. Finally, pigs fed higher initial energy value Services of the Mountain ‘’Strong operations sur- months after the FDIC is- DDGS in swine diets. Here different sources of Kansas compared to milo in swine, Plains, Lonnie Ochsner, sen- vive, and unfortunately, sued a cease-and-desist are just two examples of re- milo DDGS had similar thus, DDGS from these cere- ior vice president for New some weak operations fail. order against the bank for cent published research growth performance. al grains should follow this West Bank, Marc Arnusch, Sometimes very honest, ‘’unsafe’’ and ‘’unsound’’ conducted with milo DDGS. *** trend. Thus, producers need owner of Mark Arnusch hardworking people fail, practices. Defaults on the *** Feoli et al. (2008) also to place a different econom- Farms, Michael Scuse of the which is very disheartening. bank’s mostly agricultural Jones et al. (2008) con- conducted a nursery experi- ic value that can be paid for ducted a nursery trial with ment using 180 pigs with a DDGS based on grain U.S. Department of Agricul- The biggest injustice of all loans left it with shrinking 350 pigs with a starting starting weight of approxi- source. Not only is this true ture. is for a bank to lend people capital to cover potential weight of 24.3 lb to deter- mately 22 lb to determine in nursery pigs, but for any Congress created the into insolvency, when good losses. mine the effects of corn and the effects of corn and milo production phase utilizing panel to hold hearings and milo DDGS on growth per- DDGS on growth perform- milo DDGS rather than corn issue a report on commer- formance. They evaluated ance. They evaluated diets DDGS. cial farm credit markets and REAL ESTATE - CAR - ANTIQUES - HOUSEHOLD

SUNDAY, JULY 19 — 12:00 NOON AUCTION ONAGA,AUCTION KS (419 Prospect St.) (Onaga is located 25 miles West of Holton, Ks on US Hwy 16, or approximately 50 miles SATURDAY, JULY 25 — 10:00 AM NW of Topeka, Ks or 30 miles NE of Manhattan, Ks) 3577 Falcon, TAMPA, KANSAS REAL ESTATE Sells at 1:30 p.m. - 419 Prospect Street in Onaga, Ks DIRECTIONS: From Tampa, 6 mi. West on 330th, then 3 mi. Well maintained 2 story, 4 bedroom home, 2530 sq.ft. total living North on Falcon. From Roxbury, 9 mi. East on Smoky Valley area, Regency gas fireplace, 30” self cleaning elect range, Water Rd./330th, then 3 mi. North on Falcon. From Durham, 4 ½ mi. purifier, Dining room chandelier, Utility room, all carpeted, ½ bath off North on Hwy 15, then 2 mi. West on 330th, then 3 mi. 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Their high price tag but so does gain, efficiency, want flavorful beef that con- of that, you’re sure to garner can be attributed to the fact health, quality grade and a sistently delivers top value more interest when you’re that more than one person host of other factors. Maybe for their dollar. What they ready to sell your calf crop has come to hold them in grids don’t even cross your want is what the entire beef this year and beyond. high regard. mind, but having knowledge industry needs to produce, Sold? That’s a reason to Your calves need those of fed-cattle marketing and you’re one of the first celebrate. same elements, come sale methods keeps you grounded links in the chain. 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Stock Auction Company • 1-800-WE SELL 8 www.stockra.com Page 12 Grass & Grain, July 14, 2009 personality and knowledge of horses, Coldsmith was frequently called upon to serve as a steward at horse Hey Neighbor shows, did much of the be- hind-the-scene work at shows and assisted in an- nouncing on occasion. He worked as a ring man col- ForBy The Frank Love J. Buchman Of Horses lecting bids at several horse auctions. Also in the cattle busi- ness on a limited basis, we Renowned Western Author, G&G can remember that Cold- smith even did some suc- Columnist Was A Horseman Too cessful artificial inseminat- ing in his cow herd. Don’t forget he was also their education for future where they typically stood It wasn’t long after our a horseman. careers as riders. high in the placings. acquaintance with Cold- The recent passing of Dr. When Coldsmith, his We’ll never forget that smith that his writing came Don Coldsmith of Emporia wife, Edna, and their we criticized Connie Cold- into our conversation, and brought many highlights of youngest daughter, Connie, smith for not putting polish we asked him to contribute his diverse life into the pub- arrived with the first of sev- on her horse’s hooves in a the “Horsin’ Around” col- lic eye. eral Appaloosa horses we’d showmanship class. We umn to Grass & Grain. He Most remembrances seem ride for them, there was no were quickly informed by seemed excited about the to omit how important hors- problem finding something Don Coldsmith that the offer, and his writing quick- es were to this talented indi- to talk about. Coldsmith stripped hooves were “not ly became quite popular vidual. Our ties to him were knew something about supposed to be blackened, with readers. foremostly related to his everything, but, of course, because that would cover The column originated in love of his horse, and in a our conversation related to the breed characteristics.” the Emporia newspaper somewhat close second, his horses. We have never forgotten when Coldsmith was asked writings, most related di- He recalled some of his that lesson. to write about horse activi- rectly or indirectly to horses equine experiences and re- Coldsmith owned quality ties in the area. Before long, Dr. Don Coldsmith was most widely recognized around as well. lated his close work with Appaloosa stallions which information had broad inter- the world as an author of historical Western fiction It was by that indirect tie pack mules during his years he mated to a number of est and was sought by media books, but Grass & Grain readers knew him best for his to Coldsmith that we first as a medic in the military. public mares as well as his over a wider area. Soon, “Horsin’ Around” column that appeared every Tuesday became aware of him as his While horses had always own small band of excellent even national publications for more than three decades. As diverse as were his “Horsin’ Around” column been close to his heart, Appaloosa mares. found the writing appealing talents and interests, Coldsmith was always a horse- appeared weekly in the Em- Coldsmith selected the Ap- Always interested in see- and were printing Cold- man at heart and raised many Appaloosa horses that poria Gazette. We followed paloosa breed to raise, evi- ing how a different blood- smith’s works as well. it regularly, never missing dently because of their tie to line would cross on his Ap- Although horses became gained recognition throughout the country. an installment, which in early Plains Indians, as he’d paloosas, Coldsmith decid- less and less a part of the those days generally re- always had a heartfelt inter- ed to breed one of his best column as the years pro- with Appaloosa characteris- ment, and Coldsmith often lated to horses in one way or est in their lives and ances- mares to our black Quarter gressed, it continued to be tics often identified the used the waiting time to another. When tangents in try. Horse stallion, Dennis well-liked for more than piece. work on his columns. They his writings veered from The Coldsmith Ap- Good. The result had suffi- three decades, as every Interestingly, Coldsmith were sometimes even writ- horses, we scowled but for- paloosas by that time had an cient quality, but it didn’t piece had a special message. was a medical doctor and ten on the backs of medical gave. enviable show ring reputa- have those distinctive mark- Even the column title some- writing his weekly column sheets. Our heart skipped a beat tion, collecting not only ings of the Appaloosa breed how remained a slang fitting fit well into his profession, His columns have been when the home phone rang local honors but regional which were important to for the down-to-earth, first- especially the part of deliv- reproduced in three books, late one night, and the caller and national as well, both in Coldsmith. person writing. An artwork ering babies. That’s kind of some of which are in mul- was Don Coldsmith. “Rose conformation and perform- Because of his outgoing variation of a Dala horse a hurry up and wait predica- tiple printings. Clymer told me you ride ance divisions. Unlike some horses, and I have a couple I in the breed, especially in wondered if you’d like to later years, his horses were KROGMANN BALE BEDS ree & Brush Free Ranch train for us,” he requested. distinctly marked with Ap- SUMMER SPECIAL Without hesitation, our paloosa color and character- T MULTI-LEVERIdeal for cutting cedar trees LOPPER in pastures Free toolbox with response was: “Sure, we’d istics. balebed purchase! love to ride your horses.” As Coldsmith expected, (expires 8/31/09) Further explanation from the horses we rode followed the caller revealed that the family tradition and were horses were Appaloosas that athletes as well. 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Note: The guns will sell first, followed by the collectables. Auction Conducted By Thummel Real Estate & Auction LLC Beloit & Concordia, Ks • 785-738-5933 Grass & Grain, July 14, 2009 Page 13 When Coldsmith found a has written at least 12 other smith’s works were written on any subject, made Cold- bit in an old junk barrel at historical novels and non- in longhand and then typed smith popular with every- Sorghum gets million a store just like the one fiction books. There are by his secretary Ann Bow- one from the local feed store he’d seen on a horse at the more than six million copies man. salesman to renowned au- dollar research boost governor’s palace in Santa in print, as well as editions Retiring in 1988 from his thors and leaders around the The National Sorghum Producers revealed that Sena- Fe, New Mexico, he began in German, French and 30-year family medical world. tor Sam Brownback of Kansas has secured $1 million in research on the bit, and Swedish. This is in addition practice at Emporia, Cold- Often called to be a research funding for the Great Plains Sorghum Improve- the Spanish Bit Saga was to greater than 150 articles smith also found time dur- speaker at meetings and ment and Utilization Initiative, a joint sorghum research born. and 1,600 newspaper ing his life to own a mail- banquets throughout the initiative between Kansas State University, Texas Tech These books chronicle columns. order gunsmith business, be country, Coldsmith was the University and Texas A&M University. NSP has worked the unique moment in histo- Long before Coldsmith a taxidermist, be a vocalist featured entertainer at a closely with Senator Brownback to ensure the Initiative ry when the horse was intro- started writing stories, he in a men’s quartet, sell bait Cowboy’s Reunion we host- remained a viable project, capable of delivering meaning- duced to the Plains Indians was telling them, and his at a fishing store, spend one ed at our ranch on October ful results to producers’ fields as it has in the past. by Spanish explorers, two of five daughters were his fa- year as a clergyman, and 14, 1995. “Senator Brownback has proven himself a real cham- whom are separated from vorite listeners. Their fa- teach a Sunday School class Born February 28, 1926, pion for this industry through his dedication to making their party and are adopted vorite stories were the ones many years. He had nu- at Iola, Dr. Donald Charles sure this research project was funded,” said Ken Georg of by a fictional Plains tribe. he called “The Kids in the merous other unique ex- “Don” Coldsmith passed Sabetha, a member of the NSP Board of Directors. “This is The adventures and experi- Covered Wagon,” based on periences and talents as away June 25, 2009. A serv- a huge victory for sorghum producers, not just in Brown- ences of the explorers’ his grandfather’s travels well. ice of celebration for his life back’s home state of Kansas, but nationwide. This funding Spanish-Indian descendants west, according to the Instructor of several uni- was June 30, 2009 at the will provide new breakthroughs in sorghum research that make up the bulk of the eulogy at his memorial serv- versity writing classes, First United Methodist will deliver better supply and demand modeling, new uses Spanish Bit series. ices. Coldsmith served as presi- Church in Emporia with and agronomic solutions to producers’ fields.” Because of his complete His family loved those dent of the Western Writers Rev. Jayne Duncan and Rev. In cooperation with one another, the three universities concern for accuracy and stories and would beg for of America and also re- Nancy Gammill presenting will use the funding to work on plant breeding and genet- genuineness in his writ- them every night. Cold- ceived that group’s Golden the ceremony. ic improvement, new uses, economics, education, plant ings, Coldsmith was greatly smith would close out a Spur Award for his writing Always concluding his stress, and agronomic issues including water use and respected among the native story by resolving the con- achievements. Among a “Horsin’ Around” with the weed control. people. They claimed him flict and saying: “Next time number of honors bestowed promise: “See you down the Senator Brownback, Ranking Member of the Senate Ag as a member of a Native I’ll tell you. . . .” In fact upon Coldsmith was being road,” Coldsmith’s final Appropriations Subcommittee, championed the funding American organization Coldsmith’s first book, still named a Distinguished column in Grass & Grain in the appropriations legislation that passed out of com- where he is the only non-na- unpublished, was based on Kansan by the Native Sons was in subscriber’s mail- mittee today. The federally appropriated funds available tive member. his grandfather’s stories, and Daughters of Kansas. boxes on the day of his serv- to the Initiative will almost double over last year’s fund- Twenty-nine books are in and is called “Land of the His knowledge of and ices. His works, directly and ing, bringing the project from $552,000 up to $1 million. the Spanish Bit Saga pub- Southwind.” fondness for the Flint Hills indirectly tied to horses, will lisheded by Bantam and Of special significance to where he lived, coupled forever inspire generations Doubleday, plus Coldsmith us as a writer, all of Cold- with his worldly knowledge of readers. Dauer Rotary OVERHEAD BULK BINS Tree Saw MICHAEL WEGENER 14 - 54 Ton Capacity 550 to 2100 Bushels See Us At The IMPLEMENT, INC. - Built for heavier weight material - Four State Farm Show FEATURES: Pittsburg, KS • 1 1/2” x 23” Blade FEATURES: CONSIGNMENT AUCTION High quality M.I.G. welding July 17-18-19 with replaceable process used for complete pene- Booth 439-440 tration in all seams. carbide cutters 48-degree slope on hopper for • Cuts flush with good clean-out and 42-degree TAKING CONSIGNMENTS slope on top for complete fill, even ground in the corners. 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To expedite the FSFL approval process, produc- also spark disputes among neighbors, For an electric fence to be a legal through the defective partition fence, ers planning to submit an FSFL application to FSA, may re- according to Rick Snell. fence, the fence must meet the follow- Snell added. quest an environmental evaluation of their proposed proj- In his work as the K-State Research ing qualifications: Kansas law provides that if non- ect at their county FSA office. and Extension agriculture and natural An electrically charged wire; at livestock owners do not want their land To comply with the provisions of the National Environ- resources agent in Barton County, Snell least one 14 gauge wire or its equiva- enclosed, they cannot be forced to build mental Policy Act (NEPA), FSA must evaluate the potential said he sees the upside as well as the lent; and the wire not more than 48 or pay for an equal share of any parti- impacts the proposed structure could have on the environ- ment for FSFL applications. An FSA-850 form must be com- ugly side of fence issues. inches from the ground. tion fence. pleted for each FSFL application before the application “Fences are one of those things that “In general, the owners of adjoining “The statute states: `No person not can be approved. can cause disagreements and unfortu- lands are required to build and maintain wishing his land enclosed, and not oc- Producers requesting an environmental compliance de- nately, even lawsuits,” Snell said. He in good repair all partition fences in cupying or using it otherwise than in termination are advised that the FSFL application must be provided information citing, in part, an equal shares, unless the parties agree common, shall be compelled to con- submitted and approved before site preparation and con- Extension publication written by for- otherwise,” Snell said. “In practice, tribute to erect or maintain any fence struction can begin on the facility. mer K-State Research and Extension however, many adjoining landowners dividing between his land and that of an Applicants will be required to identify the: type of agricultural law expert Roger McE- adopt the right-hand or left-hand rule as adjacent owner; but when he encloses structure they wish to construct, proposed site by marking owen. McEowen is currently on the they face each other at the mid-point of or uses his land otherwise than in com- the location on an aerial photo. faculty of Iowa State University. their fence and agree to build and/or mon, he shall contribute to the partition County Offices will not accept requests to complete FSA- 850 via telephone. If a producer is unable to visit the office, What is a legal fence? maintain the portion of the fence to ei- fence,´” Snell said. the request must be submitted in writing and include the The definition has changed over ther their respective right or left.” By its language, two conditions necessary information to complete FSA-850. time but was clarified in 1986 by the In Kansas, however, the law states must be satisfied before the statute ap- Additional information about initiating a Farm Storage Kansas Legislature. A legal fence can that building and maintenance is to be plies, he added. One party must not Facility Loan is available at the FSA county office at the be made of a number of different kinds in equal shares rather than in halves, he want their land enclosed, and the ad- local USDA Service Center. of materials from post and rails to stone added. joining tracts must be used in common. or even a hedge, but for this purpose we “Fence laws vary greatly from state Unfenced tracts are not used in com- New livestock indemnity will review the more common fences in to state,” the Extension agent said. mon when they are used for different our state, which are barbed wire and “Kansas is a fence-in jurisdiction. That purposes (i.e., crop raising and cattle program details given electrical. means that livestock owners are re- grazing). Thus, when a crop farmer (or The minimum legal barbed wire quired to fence their animals in. But, as other non-livestock owner) adjoins a Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that fence is: not less than three wires; the stated above, state law requires that the livestock owner, both adjoining eligible ranchers and livestock producers can begin apply- ing for benefits under the provisions of the Livestock In- third wire from the ground not less than owners of adjoining lands build and landowners must contribute an equal demnity Program in the 2008 Farm Bill on July 13. 44 inches nor more than 48 inches from maintain in good repair all partition share to the building or maintaining of "This program will provide livestock producers with a the ground; the bottom wire not more fences in equal shares. That sometimes a partition fence because the tracts are vital safety net to help them overcome the damaging finan- than 24 nor less than 18 inches from the creates problems when a livestock not used in common. cial impact of natural disasters," said Vilsack. ground; the center wire equal-distance, owner shares a partition fence with a “While K.S.A. 29-309 has never The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assis- or nearly so, between upper and lower crop farmer or other landowner who been interpreted by an appellate court tance to producers for livestock deaths that result from dis- wires; the wires to be well stretched does not graze livestock and, hence, has in Kansas, the Kansas attorney has aster. Using funds from the Agricultural Disaster Relief and barbed; the barbed wire shall be no need for a fence. twice opined that the statute applies Trust Fund established under section 902 of the Trade Act composed of two wires not smaller than “In addition, if the adjacent non- only to relieve a landowner from re- of 1974, the program is administered by the USDA Farm #13 or one wire not smaller than #9 or livestock owners do not participate in sponsibility for sharing equally the cost Service Agency (FSA). LIP compensates livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in excess of wires having not less than 950 pounds the maintenance of their share of the of building and maintaining partition normal mortality due to adverse weather, including losses breaking strength; all wires to be se- partition fence, and injury results to fences when the land is used in com- due to hurricanes, floods, blizzards, disease, wildfires, ex- curely fastened to post; posts are not them because of the defective fence mon and the complaining party does treme heat and extreme cold. Eligible losses must have oc- more than two rods apart; posts are not that they were required to maintain, not want the fence,” Snell said. curred on or after Jan. 1, 2008, and before Oct. 1, 2011. less than 20 inches in the ground and they cannot recover for damages “My best advice is to keep good For more information on available supplemental disas- set in a workmanlike manner; and the caused by the adjacent landowner´s fences and work hard to get along with ter assistance programs, please visit your FSA county office posts may be not more than 48 feet stock. your neighbors,” he added. “Do more or http://www.fsa.usda.gov . apart, with slats placed perpendicularly, Also, a non-livestock owner will be than your share and feel good about it.” KANSAS SIMMENTAL ASSOCIATION SUMMER TOUR Don’t Forget To & ANNUAL MEETING Visit G&G Online! 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ington Co. land, house in Auction at Lyndon for ery & antiques N. of Clay Blue Rapids at Waterville Harley Gerdes. Center for Marvis (Mrs. Auction Sales Scheduled for Juanita Bolejack Es- August 1 — Tractors, trucks, Keith) Hardesty. Auction- tate. Auctioneers: Prell balers & implements at eers: Raymond Bott, Lee Realty & Auction. Maple Hill for Melvin Holtmeier & Luke Bott. check out the on-line schedule at www.grassandgrain.com July 25 — Tractors, loader, Deiter. Auctioneer: Raine August 13 — Farmland at combines, trucks, 4- Auction Service. Clifton for Marjorie Allen wheeler, machinery, misc. August 1 — Wilson Co. land Estate. Auctioneers: Clay July 14 — Vehicles, trailers, July 18 — Appliances, fur- July 20 — Restaurant & shop, guns & household at Benedict for Tom & County Real Estate, Greg forklifts, shop equip., niture, collectibles, cos- equipment at Wichita. at Tampa for Henry Brenda Schoenecker. Kretz & Gail Hauser- shop tools, misc., shelving tume jewelry & misc. at Auctioneers: Sundgren Redger. Auctioneers: Auctioneers: Swenson man, salesmen & auction- & work tables, office fur- Lyndon for Nellie Martin. Auctions. Leppke Realty & Auction. Real Estate & Auction eers. niture & computers at Hi- Auctioneers: Beatty & July 22 — Big Iron Unre- July 25 — Antiques, col- Service, LLC. August 15 — Farm machin- awatha for Air-N-Arc. Wischropp Auctions. served Auction, Construc- lectibles, furniture & August 1 — Real Estate, ery auction at Delia for Auctioneers: Hartter Auc- July 18 — Antiques & col- tion equip., compactor, household at Manhattan household & collectibles Bob & Ann Macha. Auc- tion Service. lectibles, car & furniture dozer, scraper, tractors, for Mr. &Mrs. Floyd at Waterville for Jean B. tioneers: Harris Auctions. July 15 — Ag equipment in- at Council Grove for Mar- vehicles, trailers, farm, Price. Auctioneers: Gan- Adams. Auctioneers: Ray- August 15 — Trucks, truck ternet auction Online. jory Brown. Auctioneers: harvest, irrigation & live- non Real Estate &Auc- mond Bott Realty & Auc- equipment & tools at Auctioneers: Purple Wave Hallgren Real Estate & stock equip., jet skis, tions. tion. Washington for Earth- Auctions. Auctions. radio controlled planes July 26 — Household, an- August 1 — Tractors, com- movers, Inc. Auctioneers: July 16 — Antique furni- July 18 — Machinery, trac- Online Only. Auctioneers: tiques & shop equipment bine, trucks, machinery, Raymond Bott, Lee Holt- ture, collectible glass- tors, farm & livestock Stock Auction Company. at Washington for Rose livestock & misc. at meier & Luke Bott. ware, collectibles & equip., semi tractors & July 23 — Construction Payne & Debra Hill. Auc- Gorham for Steve & Bill August 16 — Real Estate, household at Manhattan trailers, pickups & ac- Equipment Internet Auc- tioneers: Raymond Bott, Jacobs. Auctioneers: household & antiques at for Elsie Bammes. Auc- cess., tools, guns & misc. tion Online. Auctioneers: Lee Holtmeier & Luke Farmland Auction & Re- Clifton for Lorenzo tioneers: Gannon Real Es- at Clay Center. Auction- Purple Wave Auctions. Bott. alty Co., Inc. (Butch) Morgison. Auc- tate & Auctions. eers: Mugler Auction July 23 — Farm machinery July 27 — Real Estate & August 5 — Farm & indus- tioneers: Raymond Bott July 18 — Farm machinery, Service, LLC. & misc., shop & household personal property at trial consignments at Realty & Auction. tools, misc. NE of Abilene July 18 — Vehicles, riding at Sedgwick for Randy & Rossville for Gerald Lar- Beattie. Auctioneers: Rot- August 22 — Tools, house- for Duane Reilly. Auc- lawn mower, antiques & Lorna Hakes. Auction- son. Auctioneers: Gannon tinghaus Auctions. hold goods, antiques, tioneers: Kretz, Hauser- collectibles, household & eers: Leppke Realty & Real Estate & Auctions. August 8 — Tools, shop re- misc. at Clay Center for man, Bloom Auction Serv- tools at Manhattan for Auction. July 30 — Lyon Co. Real Es- lated items, household Carl Swenson. Auction- ice. Gisela Beynons. Auction- July 25 — Consignment tate, grass & timber, Tate goods, antiques & misc. at eers: Kretz, Hauserman, July 18 — Household, an- eers: Gannon Real Estate Auction at Wichita for Branch Creek at Olpe for Clay Center for George Bloom Auction Service. tiques & collectibles, & Auctions. AgriCon Consignment George & Rita Nuessen Urban Estate. Auction- August 26 — Machinery coins, stamps & misc. at July 19 — Real Estate, an- Auction. Trust & Leonarda Hen- eers: Kretz, Hauserman, consignment auction at Blue Rapids for Juanita tiques & collectibles, July 25 — Annual Sale E. of derson Rev. Trust. Auc- Bloom Auction Service. Cornlea, Neb. Auction- Bolejack Estate & Lloyd household & misc. items, Atchison. Auctioneers: tioneers: Griffin Real Es- August 8 — Building mate- eers: Michael Wegener & Pat Russell Trust. Auc- car at Onaga for Lucille Scotty Hall Auctions. tate & Auction Service, rials, surplus items & sup- Implement, Inc. tioneers: Prell Realty & M. McGuire. Auctioneers: July 25 — Farmland at LC. plies W. edge of Seneca August 31 — Farm machin- Auction. Greg Boos Auction & Re- Hanover for Schwartz July 30 — Bobcat Internet for Stallbaumer Lumber ery & misc. S. of Abilene July 18 — Collectibles, an- alty. Family Partnership. Auc- Auction Online. Auction- & Construction. Auction- for Gene & Cindy Hoff- tique furniture & house- July 19 — Guns, furniture, tioneers: Raymond Bott eers: Purple Wave Auc- eers: Dan Deters Auction man. Auctioneers: Kretz, hold at Salina for Wesely collectibles & glass, ATV Realty & Auction. tions. Company. Hauserman, Bloom Auc- Hutton Estate. Auction- at Salina. Auctioneers: July 25 — Marshall & Wash- August 1 — Consignment August 10 — Farm machin- tion Service. eers: Thummel Real Es- Thummel Real Estate & tate & Auction, LLC. Auction, LLC.

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AUCTION FARMSATURDAY, AUCTIONJULY 18 — 9:30 AM SATURDAY, JULY 18 — 10:00 AM We have retired and will sell the following items at public auc- As I have moved to assisted living, the following sells at 804 tion at our farm located 20 miles South of CLAY CENTER, Monroe St., LYNDON, KS. 5 blks. West of M&M Grocery, on W. KANSAS or from the I-70 exit at ABILENE, KANSAS go 6 miles 6th, then 2 blks. North on Monroe. North, 4 East and 3 1/2 North to 3331 Highway 15. Maytag 18 cu. ft. refrigerator; ry; approx. 20 rods and reels; FARM MACHINERY, LATE AM, EARLY PM; TRUCKS & Amana chest freezer; Westing- antique stand table; 2 old TRAILERS, LATE AM, EARLY PM; ANTIQUE TRACTORS, house 19 in. flat screen TV; Fil- quilts; fancy Chenille bed- LOADERS - 11:30 AM; LUMBER WAGONS, PRIMITIVES - 10:30 ter Queen canister vac; spread; 5 oak straight back AM; GUNS & FARM TOYS, 10:00 AM; LaCrosse hide-a-way divan; chairs; National toy safe; glass MISC. FARM ITEMS, SELL FIRST modern oak headboard, king kerosene lamp; chrome dinette See last week’s Grass & Grain for complete listings. bed; blonde 3 piece bedroom set, red top; stone cookie jar; suite; wardrobe, nice; Roos old wash stand; 8 older wood- NOTE: The Reillys have been on this farm since 1882 and never cedar chest; W-S Mfg. 3 piece en folding chairs; 2 wash tubs; had a sale until now. Spend a part of your Saturday and enjoy an bedroom suite, 40’s; selection assortment of pie and cake old fashioned farm auction. Major pieces of machinery have been of sewing items, material, table pans; glassware; pots and shedded and well cared for. Loader tractor available sale day. 30 clothes, fancy work, bedding, pans; kitchen items; cook- days for removal. Sale over approximately 1:30. See www.kretza- uctions.com for pictures. tea towels, afghans, etc.; good books; enamel pieces, etc.; assortment of costume jewel- some hand tools; much more. CLERK: Vern and Kelly Rock, 621 2600 ave., Abilene, KS 67410 NOTE: Several drawers unopened at listing, most items are in LUNCH: Clay Center Presbyterian Ladies. good condition. Big yard with lots of shade, come early, stay late. DUANE & LOIS REILLY, SELLERS NELLIE MARTIN, SELLER 785-479-1451 BEATTY & WISCHROPP AUCTIONS AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: Lyndon, KS • 785-828-4212 Kretz, Hauserman, Bloom Auction Service Auction Listing Greg: 785-926-4422 Cell: 785-630-0701 Website: www.beattyandwischropp.com Gail: 785-632-3062 Cell: 785-447-0686 Chad: 785-632-5824 Cell: 785-632-0846 Page 16 Grass & Grain, July 14, 2009 Youngster has rodeo roots Beat the heat, but make sure that Continued from page 1 “They didn’t really believe happens, his grandmother air conditioner is working properly me when I told them what I has told him he needs to Recent heat waves check the filter every 90 should reduce utility bills other, one of the horses could do. Then they came “prove a little more,” he prompt praise for air condi- days. If dirty, dusty or and provide trouble-free tripped and he fell off. He (to a rodeo) and they said said. Performing at events tioning, yet, given some re- clogged, remove, wash and service. Currently, home- said the best advice his ‘You can really do that.’ like the McPherson County cent brisk mornings and allow time for drying a owners also may be eligible They told me I had done a Fair will give him that expe- cooler than normal temper- reusable filter or replace it for a federal tax credit of as grandfather has given him is atures during late spring, with a new one. When a fil- much 30 percent of the re- “never give up.” When acci- good job. Now, some of the rience. The family selected homeowners may have over- ter is clogged, a cooling unit placement cost (up to $1500) dents like that happen, he boys would like to try it, but the event as Goode’s first looked — or put off — ar- will have to work harder to for an energy efficient air just gets up and tries harder the girls are too scared,” out-of-state rodeo because ranging for a seasonal serv- do its job, and that trans- conditioning unit. More in- the next time. He’s taken Goode said. In addition to of their long friendship with ice call on their air condi- lates into a higher utility formation on the tax credit that advice to heart as the his rodeo act, Goode also Canton resident and quarter tioner. “It´s not too late,” bills. is available at www.irs.gov. said Bruce Snead, a Kansas Check the condensate If replacing an air-condi- trick difficulty level has in- participates in Oklahoma horse breeder Duane Walk- State University Research drain, which can become tioning unit, locating the fan creased. The most difficult Junior Rodeo Association er, who is on the fair rodeo and Extension residential clogged by rust or other de- unit on the north or east thing he does now is riding events, where he competes committee. energy specialist. “When bris while removing the con- side of the house (or out of backwards, he said, as it in- against others his own age Goode’s ultimate goal is not serviced annually, air densation (water) from the the sun during the warmest volves stepping onto one in bareback bronc riding (on to be inducted into the Cow- conditioning units can lose air during the cooling part of the day) is recom- up to 5 percent of their effi- process, regularly. If mended. Kansans also may horse, turning while holding ponies), poles, roping, bar- boy Hall of Fame and the ciency,” said Snead, who clogged, overflow damage to want to explore their quali- the reins in one hand behind rels and goat tying. As of Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, noted that seasonal check- the unit, floors or a ceiling fications for the Kansas his back, and then turning last week, he was leading following his grandparents. ups also can catch trouble- can result. Weatherization Assistance back around while keeping the all-around. He also does In the short term, he intends spots before they become Keep area around the Program. As part of the the horses from splitting up. things most fifth grade boys to continue improving his problems. outdoor fan unit free to fa- American Recovery and Arranging a service call cilitate air flow; planting Reinvestment Act, the pro- The next trick he wants to would do, including playing skills, attend Oklahoma with a certified heating and flowers or shrubs close to gram will expand funds learn is a handstand with a baseball, football, basket- State University and com- cooling technician carries the unit or to hide it is not available to low-income hand on each horse’s shoul- ball and soccer. He enjoys pete on its rodeo team, basic charges ($50-$75), but recommended. families to improve the en- der and his head between school where math is his and become a veterinarian. helps to ensure trouble-free Follow manufacturer´s ergy efficiency of their them at shoulder level. best subject. With his determination and service during the cooling instructions for removing homes and reduce utility poise, all bets are on that season, he said. “Catching airborne debris (leaves and bills. “Papa says I can do a Even at his young age, and repairing a potential such) from fan unit (or ask a More information on the handstand when I’m 13,” Goode has set some lofty he will accomplish those problem or trouble spot in professional to do it). When funding program is avail- Goode said. goals for himself. He wants goals. its first stages usually is less clogged, a fan and/or coil able at www.kshousingcorp. Even though the Adams to get his PRCA card when But, for now, he’s look- expensive than repairing a unit will be less efficient — org. family has made rodeo their he turns 18 and then would ing forward to his two per- breakdown, especially or stop running. Click on “Weatheriza- like to perform at the Dodge formances in Canton at the when the failure occurs dur- If an air conditioning tion.” In addition, ARRA life, Goode said his friends ing a weekend or holiday,” unit is 10 or more years funds will be used to create at Stuart Elementary, where City rodeo and the National McPherson County Fair. said Snead, who offered tips older, a homeowner may a revolving loan fund for en- he will be a fifth-grade stu- Finals Rodeo with his spe- “It’s exciting to go out of to help ensure trouble-free want to consider replacing ergy efficiency, with a pro- dent in the fall, don’t think cialty act and in bareback state and will be fun to go operation of a cooling sys- it. Choosing a newer, more posed starting date in July about rodeo too much. bronc riding. Before that somewhere new,” he said. tem: Shut down a unit and efficient operating system 2009. 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