Thursday, June 4, 2020 The Ness County NEWS Page 5

Ness County Sheriff’s Office221 West Main St.

Ness City, Kansas 67560(785) 798-3611

Vyrl & Neah Whipple, owners

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Terms: Must show VALID ID required to register! No Exceptions

Cash or approved check day of sale!No credit cards

Not responsible for theft or accidentEverything sold as is.

No warranties expressed or implied.Announcements day of sale

take precedence over printed material.Lunch served

Combine and Swather

1998 Gleaner R62 combine, 2618 separator hrs., spreader w/ 2005 platform, 30 ft.

2005 platform 30 ft.2004 New Holland HW320

self-propelled swather, 3,288 hrs., 18 ft. header

Donahue swather trailer30 ft. header trailer

Trucks1992 Kenworth T-600 semi-trac-

tor, N-14 Cum-mins motor, 9 spd. trans.

1987 GMC Top Kick 7000 dump truck, 3208 Cat motor, 5 spd. trans., gravel box & snow plow

2003 Chevy 4500 t ruck, Duramax diesel motor, auto. trans., 165,354 mi. w/Bramco flat bed

1980 Chevy truck, gas motor, Allison auto trans., 4x4, 64,157 mi. w/ Oswalt feed box

1958 Chevy Viking truck, 350 motor, 4x2 spd. trans, 14 ft. bed & hoist

1948 Ford truck, flat head motor w/ wooden feed box

1948 Chevy truck w/ 1000 gal. steel water tank & pump

Pickups1999 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup,

SLT Laramie, ext. cab, 4x4, auto., Cummins 24 valve turbo motor w/Simpson 1100-gal poly tank, 54 ft. booms, clean water tank, Honda motor & pump

1974 GMC pickup, 4x4, auto., V-8 motor w/flatbed & fuel tanks

1989 Chevy 1/2-ton pickup, ext. cab., auto., V-8 motor

Tractors and Trencher

2012 New Holland T6.155 tractor, mfw, 2,240 hrs., 3 pt. pto, w/New Holland scoop and 4 tine grapple fork (nice)

Allis Chalmers D-17 tractor, propane w/L-200 scoop

1942 Ford 9N tractor, weightsDavis 700 trencher/backhoe,

gas, rebuilt motor & trailer

Farm EquipmentJD 1770 Max Emerge Plus

planter, 12-row, monitor, liquid fert.

Sunflower 5x5 sweep plow w/pickers

Crustbuster 30 ft. folding hoe drill, 10”

(3) Melroe #282 hoe drills, 8x12”

Crustbuster 30 ft. folding springtooth w/ harrows

JD 25 ft diskCrustbuster folding drill ,

20’x 8”Wilbec 20 ft. chisel plowKrause 20 ft. chisel plowSimpson 1000 gal. nurse trailer,

inductor & pump, shuttle space

Big Ox 10 ft. rear blade, 3 pt.BII 528 grain cart w/tarp,

400 bushelsBMB 5 ft. mower, 3 pt.H&S hay rake, 16 double

wheels Vermeer round bale hauler

Livestock Items60 & 80 bu. hog feederHog shed, pen on skidsBale forkJD 3 pt. post hole diggerNeck over 20 ft. goose neck

stock trailerLivestock sprayer, 3pt., ptoMy-D-Handy cake feeder

Grain Trailer1995 Pace Setter grain trailer,

42 ft., roll over tarpPickup bed trailerDonahue implement trailer

Shop and Other Farm Items

Logan metal lathe, 4 ftSome hand tools125 gal. propane tankPickup bed tool boxesChevy 350 motors & motor

partsChevy 327 motorAmie disk rollerMarty J mower (one of the first)Used tiresCutting torch & bottlesPower Mate 4000 portable

generator, gasOlson metal band sawCraftsman table top jointerMEC reloader, 410 & 12 gaugesTom Lee table sawSmall square Delta aluminum

tool boxAluminum folding rampsBumper hitch carrier for handy

cap scooterToro self-propelled lawn mower1978 Glasstron 19.5 ft. boat &

trailerLots of other items

Farm & Livestock Equipment AuctionSaturday, June 6, 2020 Time - 10:00 a.m.

Location: West side of Beeler, KS on Road C, turn south 1/4 mile.

by Melinda Myers Don’t le t the buzz of mosquitoes keep you indoors. Most mosquitoes are a nuisance, causing rashes and itching but some species can transmit dis-eases that can make you sick. Understanding how they breed and spread disease can help you gain the upper hand in the battle against these pesky insects. Mosquitoes serve as a carrier (vector) in the spread of certain diseases. It starts when they feed on an animal infected with heartworms or an animal or person with West Nile, Saint Louis Encephalitis, Zika or other mosquito-vectored disease. The young heartworm or virus is taken in with the mosquito’s blood meal. The heartworm larvae or virus is then transmitted to other organisms when the mosquito feeds on them. Always take precautions when traveling to other regions. Find out about the health risks of the area and come prepared. Consult with your doctor and be sure to pack repellent and the appropriate clothing. At home, start by eliminat-ing mosquito breeding grounds. These insects need standing water to reproduce. The larvae hatch and feed on tiny organisms in the water. Once they morph into adults, they leave the water and look for animals and people to dine upon. Get rid of any standing

water to eliminate breeding grounds in your landscape. Clean clogged gutters where water can collect and mosquitoes can breed. Empty water that collects in any items left outside. Change the water in your birdbath at least once a week or anytime you water your container gardens. Toss an organic mosquito control, like Mosquito Dunks and Mosquito Bits (Sum-mitResponsibleSolutions.com), into your rain barrel, pond or other water feature. Mosquito Bits quickly knock down the mosquito larval population, while Mosquito Dunks provide 30 days of mosquito control. The active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, a nat-urally occurring soil bacterium that kills the mosquito larvae but is safe for children, fish, pets, beneficial insects and wildlife. Invite the songbirds into your backyard with birdhouses, birdbaths and feeders. Most of them feed on insects, including mosquitoes and garden pests, while adding color, motion and beauty to your landscape. Keep the garden weeded. Mosquitoes rest in shrubs, trees and weeds during the day. Removing weeds and managing neglected garden spaces will make your landscape less invit-ing to these pests. Further protect yourself by wearing light colored clothing, long sleeves and long pants when enjoying the outdoors. Apply EPA-approved repellents as directed on the label. Use a fan when sitting on the porch or even working in the garden. The gentle breeze helps keep the weak-flying mosquitoes away. Then add a bit of ambience to your next party by lighting a few citronella candles. Citronel-la oil and the scented candles do have some mosquito-repelling properties. Scatter lots of can-dles throughout the party and within a few feet of your guests for some short-term relief. And be sure to keep mosqui-toes out of your house. Repair windows and screens that may be providing easy access into your home. Taking a few precautions will help you manage these pests so you can enjoy the outdoor summer activities you love.

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Grisell MemorialRural Health Clinic

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -114 E. Main, Ness City KS

OPEN Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 785-798-2955

Shawna Jackson, APRN-CSarah Perdue, APRN-C

Offering full family practice care, Immunizations, Fluoride Treatments. New Patients & Walk-Ins WelcomeSatelliteMedicalClinic

206 S. Vermont Ave., Ransom, KSOPEN Monday through Thursday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

785-731-2295

Mane Street Salon

116 E. Main St. - Ness City

785-798-3238Rayetta Hoss, Owner/Stylist

Emily McDonald, Stylist

OPEN Monday - FridayHair and Nails

Monica Rein-Moore, O.D.405 N. Topeka, Ave.

Ness City, KS

785.798.3730HOURS:

Monday thruFriday

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

THANK YOU! The Arnold community would like to thank the Utica American Legion and Sons of the American Legion for the thoughtful and heartfelt service they provided honoring our service men and women at the Arnold Cemetery on Memorial Day. The message and music was greatly appreciated by those who gathered.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please remove the flowers & decorations by June 15 for mowing and maintenance purposes.

How in the world did we get to June? I’ve had many instanc-es lately that made me reflect on the past few months after realizing it’s now June. I have caught myself on more than one occasion asking myself, “Did I really complete that project only a few weeks ago?” or “Did that Zoom meeting really only happen last month?” It all seems like a lifetime ago. Since mid-March, I’ve been working remotely, the kids have been schooling virtually and my family has practiced social distancing to the best of our abilities. Our daily behaviors and weekly routines have radically changed. Yet, at the same time, we have also stayed on schedule with farming. While jobs that I completed from home in mid-March, April and even May seem like a life-time ago, the growth on the farm indicates life is still happening in real-time. The bees are buzzing and making collections from blooms that have appeared on time just like previous years. Corn planted in April has transformed from seeds below ground into healthy plants gaining height above ground at the same pace as previous years. The wheat is on schedule as it continues to turn from its vivid green into a golden yellow. The progress indicates the wheat will be ripe for harvest within the month — an event that happens around the same time every year. The continued growth evidenced on the farm maintains its place in time and space as in years before. These visual reminders show life continues in real-time as opposed to my perceived warp-speed. The field of wheat I ride past on my evening bike rides serve as an anchor which grounds me and helps me recognize that while it may truly seem like a lifetime ago, the world continues to spin at the exact same rate it always has. While the dizzying time spent in the farm office tackling school and work tasks in March, April and May seem like a blur now, the growth of the corn that my husband planted during that same time period serve as daily reminders we are, in fact, still living and operating in “normal” time. I’ve always appreciated June, and I think this year will be no different. The month has always served as a gateway allowing me to recognize, expe-rience and appreciate time. Time

Time in June

Insight by Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer

where I can catch my breath and enjoy more moments with my kids who are now “home” for the summer. Time where the sunlight is available to enjoy for an extended period, and where I can walk through a field of growing corn and feel the wind while hearing a train whistle in the distance. Time where we can stop, sit and enjoy a meal in the field together as a family during wheat harvest. While the world around us may seem to be moving incredibly fast, there are constant reminders time has not changed. Seek out those reminders. Find those things that provide evi-dence that life continues at a “normal” pace and breathe them in. For me, those reminders are always present on the farm — especially in June.

Weekly Activity Report May 25 – May 31

All addresses listed as a general 100 block number, no specific addresses used. All subjects arrested or charged are innocent until prov-en guilty.

Traffic Stops - 44Persons Incarcerated in

Jail - 7May 25 – 300 blk E Cherry St,

Ness City; Civil Standby May 25 – 500 blk E Sycamore

St, Ness City; Non-Injury Accident

May 25 – 400 blk S Austin St, Bazine; Criminal Threat

May 26 – 100 blk E Gladstone St, Utica; EMS Assist

May 26 – undisclosed, Ransom; Suspicious Person

May 26 – 200 blk S Waumbaugh St, Bazine; Gas or Hazard-ous Fumes

May 27 – K4 Hwy, GG Rd; Cattle Out

May 27 – 34000 blk 250 Rd; EMS Assist

May 27 – 200 blk S Lawrence

St, Bazine; Criminal Threat May 27 – 100 blk N Iowa St,

Ness City; Gas or Hazardous Fumes

May 27 – 300 blk Custer St, Ness City; Alarm

May 27 – 1500 blk 140 Rd; 911 Hang Up

May 27 – 200 blk James St, Ness City; Animal Call

May 27 – 100 blk E Sycamore St, Ness City; Service Rendered

May 27 – K96/US283 JCT, Ness City; Driving Complaint

May 27 – 100 blk S Main St, Bazine; Road Hazard/Debris

May 28 – K4 Hwy, MM 61; Stranded Motorist

May 28 – 100 blk N School St, Ness City; Extra Patrol Requested

May 28 – undisclosed, Ness City; Battery

May 28 – 9000 blk C Rd; EMS Assist

May 28 – 500 blk S Topeka St, Ness City; Public Assist

May 29 – 22000 blk 110 Rd; Non- Injury Accident

May 29 – 500 blk S Gilmore St, Bazine; Animal Call

May 29 – K96 Hwy, MM 124;

Cattle Out May 30 – 500 blk S Gilmore St,

Bazine; Noise Disturbance May 30 – 11000 blk W Rd; 911

Hang Up May 30 – 20000 blk A Rd; 911

Hang Up May 30 – 400 blk S Pennsylva-

nia Ave, Ness City; Criminal Damage to Property

May 30 – undisclosed, Lane County; Outside Agency Assist

May 30 – 100 blk Garfield St, Utica; Extra Patrol Re-quested

May 30 – 200 blk Powers St, Utica; EMS Assist

May 30 – 100 blk W Maple St, Ness City; EMS Assist

May 31 – 400 blk E Sycamore St, Ness City; Alarm

May 31 – US283 Hwy, MM 114; Cattle Out

May 31 – undisclosed, Ness City; Burglary

May 31 – 20000 blk F Rd; Cattle Out

May 31 – 200 blk Powers St, Utica; 911 Hang Up

Sheriff Brandon Mitchell would like to thank you for your continued support. Our success depends on it!

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