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February 8, 2021

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31st Annual Sale Tues., March 23, 2021 100 Bulls Sell At The Ranch And Broadcast LIVE On DVAuction

Some of the Bulls Selling:

Ferguson Trailblazer 239E Sale Bull

Sire

Dam’s Sire

172H

Ferguson Trailblazer

Sitz Dash 10277

48H

A&B Ferguson

Iceman 4382

296H

Ferguson Trailblazer

246H

HA Cowboy Up 5405 WMR A&B Ferguson Infinity 141

19H

MW DNAmite

64H

Deer Valley Wall Street

66H 120H 188H

Breakout 3C

Connealy Consensus 7308 Future Force GAR Ashland Z77 Deer Valley SVF Answer Wall Street W132 SydGen SAV Final Enhance Answer 0035

Wallstreet

Lynn & Lori Ferguson Agra, KS 785-476-5345

A&B Ferguson 6186

Deer Valley Growth Fund

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CW Marb % %

+11 15% +8 35% +5 60% +9 30% +10 20%

+.4 30% +1.0 45% +2.5 80% +.3 30% +1.7 60%

+85 2% +89 1% +84 2% +83 2% +94 1%

+152 1% +150 2% +152 1% +140 4% +163 1%

+.20 85% +.90 45% +.96 40% +.86 45% +1.14 30%

+12 75% +33 2% +26 15% +25 20% +21 35%

+18.3 1% +10.8 55% +20.6 1% +16.5 4% +13.9 20%

+31 15% +28 30% +31 15% +31 15% +30 20%

+73 2% +70 3% +66 5% +53 25% +73 2%

+.81 25% +.77 25% +.84 20% +.53 55% +.73 30%

+.61 45% +.57 50% +.60 45% +.78 20% +.94 10%

+7 45% +16 1% +4 70% +10 20%

+1.5 55% +0 25% +1.0 45% -.1 25%

+91 1% +92 1% +74 10% +80 3%

+165 1% +155 1% +136 5% +146 2%

+1.53 10% +1.48 15% +.91 45% +1.01 35%

+30 4% +14 65% +23 25% +29 10%

+13.7 20% +11.9 40% +17.1 3% +14.0 20%

+20 85% +24 60% +27 35% +29 25%

+77 1% +68 4% +66 5% +70 3%

+.49 60% +.95 15% +.93 15% +.60 45%

+.80 +71 20% 20% +1.20 +57 1% 55% +.62 +83 40% 3% +.87 +84 15% 3%

Ashland

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+71 +93 20% 1% +79 +98 10% 1% +67 +82 30% 5% +96 +99 1% 1% +68 +100 25% 1% +85 3% +96 1% +78 10% +89 2%

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+110 4% +103 10% +105 10% +88 35% +117 2%

+167 10% +158 15% +166 10% +136 40% +176 4%

+288 4% +284 5% +282 10% +272 10% +296 3%

+122 1% +108 5% +109 5% +120 2%

+168 10% +184 2% +170 10% +172 5%

+289 4% +296 3% +303 2% +307 2%

Ferguson Breakout 3C

Call, E-mail or Text for a Sale Book 785-476-5345/785-533-1530 FergusonAngus@Outlook.com Sale Book will also be available online at FergusonAngus.com in February

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More Farmers Plan to get COVID-19 Vaccine A question in the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer finds more farmers say they will get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Ag Economy Barometer for January, released this week, finds producers' attitudes about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine have shifted since the fall, with nearly six out of ten producers, 58 percent, planning to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Just 24 percent of producers said the same in October of last year. Still, 28 percent of farmers

say they will not get the vaccine, compared with 37 percent in October. The Ag Economy Barometer is calculated each month from 400 U.S. agricultural producers’ responses to a telephone survey. This month’s survey was conducted from January 18-22, 2021. Last month, the Kaiser Family Foundation COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor reported three in ten people in rural areas say they will "definitely get" the vaccine, compared to four in ten people in urban areas and suburban areas.

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HELP WANTED:

Part time job feeding cows on a daily basis. Experience preferred.

Call: (785) 476-5345 Classified Ads are $5.00 for the first ten words, then $0.25 per word thereafter. Please pre-pay classified ad when you mail it to: State Line Shopper PO Box 118 Phillipsburg, KS 67661 PLEASE NOTE: Our next Deadline is WEDNESDAY by noon.

February 8, 2021

UPCOMING BEGINNER-FRIENDLY PAINTING CLASS The Hansen Muse- with a relaxing and

light-hearted atmosphere. All painting supplies are provided, and no previous experience is necessary. Young and old alike will enjoy the camaraderie of these classes. Students need only bring a roll of paper towels.

This enjoyable learning opportunity is brought to you through the Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program, underwritten by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. For more information, please call 785-6894846.

Call the Museum to register or find the registration form on our website (hansenmuseum.org) under Classes & Workshops. Register by February 12th and pay $70.00 per day; after February 12th, pay $75.00 per day. Discounts are available for Patron and Sustaining Hansen Museum Members.

Currently, the Museum is closed to the public while under renovation. The Museum office staff will be available by phone (785-6894846) or email (director@hansenmuseum.org) during our usual weekday office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed for the noon hour).

um Continuing Education Program is pleased to welcome certified Bob Ross instructor Sandy Seamone to teach two Joy of Painting classes on February 20th and 21st. On Saturday, February 20th, the class will paint “Witch’s House,” and on Sunday, February 21st, “Storm Coming”. Class will be held in the Logan City Building at 108 Mill Street, Logan, KS, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an hour-long lunch break each day.

The Bob Ross method is designed to be a fun and simple way to paint. Sandy learned from the happy tree guy himself. Implementing the soft-spoken, supportive ways of her mentor, Sandy creates a classroom

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ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

FEBRUARY 2021

PHILLIPS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEMS SERVICE AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION Specialty Clinics

Physician

To Schedule

Days at PCHS

Cardiology Cardiology Cardiology Cardiology General Surgery General Surgery Migraine Nerve Block Mobile MRI Nephrology Nuclear Studies Nutrition/Diabetic Education Ophthalmology Orthopedics Pain Management Sleep Studies Urology

Dr. Curtis - DeBakey Heart Institute Dr. David Prothro - Platte Valley Medical Dr. Efstratiou - Nebraska Heart Dr. Thomas Lanspa - Platte Valley Medical Dr. Schultz - Southwind Surgical Dr. Cunningham - Southwind Surgical Radiology Department Radiology Department Dr. Ray - Good Samaritan Medical Group Radiology Department Lauren Huckabee MS, RD, LMNT Dr. Pokorny - Eye Specialists Association Dr. Nielsen - New West Greg Seiler, CRNA - New Wave Anesthesia Outpatient Coordinator Dr. Samavedi - Hays Medical Center

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1st Monday - February 1st 1st Tuesday - February 2nd 3rd Tuesday - February 16th 2nd Monday - February 8th 1st Tuesday - February 2nd 4th Thursday - February 25th As Scheduled Mondays: 7 AM - 11 AM 2nd Tuesday/Every other month - February 9th Every other Friday - February 5th and 19th 2nd Tuesday - February 9th 2nd Tuesday - February 9th 1st and 3rd Thursday - February 4th and 18th As Scheduled As Scheduled 4th Thursday - February 25th

PCHS Services

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To Schedule

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Anticoagulation Management Bone Density DEXA Scans Cardiac Rehab Chronic Care Management CT DOT Physicals Dry Needling Echocardiograms Immunizations IV Infusions Lab Lifeline Lymphedema Care Mammography Mental Health Services Occupational Therapy PFTs (Pulmonary Function Test) Physical Therapy PICC Line Pre Employment Physicals Pulmonary Rehab Radiology Respiratory Therapy Senior Life Solutions Speech Therapy Surgery Ultrasound Wound Care

Outpatient Coordinator Radiology Department Rehab Department Clinic Reception Radiology Department Clinic Reception Rehab Department Radiology Department Clinic Reception Outpatient Coordinator Laboratory Department Social Services Rehab Department Radiology Department Clinic Reception Rehab Department Respiratory Therapy Department Rehab Department Clinic Reception Clinic Reception Respiratory Therapy Department Radiology Department Respiratory Therapy Department Program Director Rehab Department OR Department Radiology Department Rehab Department

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As Scheduled Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 4 PM Mon/Wed/Fri: 8AM - 5PM | Tues/Thurs: 8AM - 3PM Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 4 PM As Scheduled Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM Wednesdays Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM As Scheduled Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 5 PM As Scheduled Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM Tues, Wed, Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM As Scheduled Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM - Evening Possibilities As Scheduled As Scheduled Tues, Thurs: As Scheduled Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 4 PM Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 7 PM Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM As Scheduled As Scheduled Tues, Wed, Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

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A STELLAR OPPORTUNITY!! SELLING AT PUBLIC AUCTION 50.57 +/- Acres of Rooks County, KS Land Featuring approx. One-Half (1/2) Mile of Bow Creek, Lots of Woods, a Furnished 4/5 Bedroom Home, Several Out Buildings, Some Farm & Shop Equipment Included with the Real Estate!

Open House: Saturday, Feb. 13 th , 2021, 2:00 P.M.

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Property Location: Situs Address: 120 12 Rd, Phillipsburg, KS (Property is Located in Rooks County, KS) From Stockton, KS – 9 Mi. North on Hwy 183 to A Rd. (Rooks/ Phillips County Line), 6 Mi West to 12 Rd and ¼ Mi. South From Phillipsburg, KS – 13 Mi. South on Hwy 183 from 183 & 36 Jct. to W Early Eve Rd. (Phillips/Rooks County Line), 6 Mi West to 12 Rd and ¼ Mi. South

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Farm bankruptcies were down slightly in 2020, but an industry economist warns farmers are "not out of the woods yet." Caseload statistics from U.S. Courts indicate that Chapter 12 family farm and family fishery bankruptcies totaled 552 filings during 2020, down 43 filings, or seven percent, from 2019 third-highest over the last decade. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton writes in a Farm Bureau Market Intel analysis, "these numbers should not be considered a sign that the farm economy has recovered." In 33 of the 94 district court

regions, Chapter 12 bankruptcies increased from prior years. According to the Kansas City Federal Reserve, delinquency rates at commercial banks continue to increase, and USDA recently temporarily suspended debt collections, foreclosures and other activities on farm loans to support distressed farmer borrowers. Newton says the key to turning the farm economy around is a COVID-19 recovery, restored biofuels demand, increased trade, and new income sources, including adopting climate-smart practices and ecosystem services markets.

Welcomes New Visiting Specialist Harlan County Health System is excited to welcome our newest visiting specialist, Dr. Amie Jorgensen, of Kearney Regional Medical Center & Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology of Kearney. Dr. Jorgensen will be hosting an OB-GYN clinic through our Outpatient clinic on the second Tuesday of every month, beginning February 9th. She will be able to provide full OBGYN services to our community, which will save a lot of travel time for her patients. For individuals needing OB services, your initial

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Dr. Amie Jorgensen, courtesy photo appointment will take place in Kearney, as this is generally a more in-depth examination and will help you become familiar with her main place of operation, but then all other appointments can be performed at HCHS up until the delivery of your baby.

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Vilsack Breezes Through Confirmation Hearing

Joe Biden’s Agriculture Secretary nominee pledges to address discrimination across the Department of Agriculture. In the Senate Agriculture Committee confirmation hearing, Tom Vilsack told lawmakers he will also seek to remove barriers to access for anyone who qualifies for nutrition assistance. In his opening statement, Vilsack also vowed to ensure USDA is doing its part to end the COVID-19 pandemic,

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lead the federal government in building and maintaining new markets, stop the farm debt cycle and create transparency in pricing throughout the supply chain. Vilsack, who was Agriculture Secretary during the Obama administration, also seeks to restore USDA employee morale “to the high level it was” during his previous tenure at USDA. The Committee advanced the nomination to the full Senate following the hearing.

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State Line Shopper sons why we stumble of a pandemic, it’s easy into mistakes like the to shift into survival ers as a way to increase one Sherwin-Williams mode. Many organizatheir presence on so- made.” tions have relied on emcial media. He spent 1. When we’re un- ployee handbooks and months attempting to comfortable, we de- by-laws to determine ‘sell’ his employers on fault to: “That’s not the how to lead in this perithe idea, but did not way we did it before.” od of disruption. When seem to get much for “While TikTok is leaders do this, they can positive response. In- among the newest so- unwittingly become stead, Sherwin-Wil- cial media platforms consumed with protoliams ended up firing users are leveraging to col. They miss opportuTony. market and tell their nities to adapt and turn He later told Buzz- stories, Sherwin Wil- interruptions into introFeed News that after liams has no official ductions to new paths the corporate office account. Tony was on for progress. This is no visited his TikTok ac- TikTok and saw what doubt what happened count and accused him the corporation failed to Sherwin-Williams. of stealing the paint to see,” says Elmore. Tony is now building his used in the videos, they “Instead of embrac- own brand.” terminated his em- ing his viral approach, 3. When we’re seaployment. “They made S h e r w i n - Wi l l i a m s soned, we assume young me answer a bunch of dismissed him. Why? professionals are imquestions like when I Despite the smoke mature and don’t know was doing this, where, screens the paint store much. if there was anyone in hid behind, it is clear “When experienced the store while I was to me the company just leaders see a 21-yearfilming. There was couldn’t see beyond its old student, they can never anyone with me own familiar methods. instantly assume his while I was doing it,” The current models or her ideas stem from said Tony. were safe and mone- naivete. We think they Why This Paint Store tized, and that’s what don’t know what they’re Missed Out on an Op- preoccupied the com- talking about,” said Elportunity pany’s mind.” more. “Sadly, reverse Dr. Elmore says, 2. When we’re scared, mentoring is one of the “This story is a sort we become more con- best gifts a seasoned of case study on old- cerned with protocol veteran can receive, alschool versus new- than progress. lowing a young person wave thinking. Here Elmore goes on to who recognizes the new are three common rea- share, “In the midst world of communica-

Not Missing Opportunities in 2021 Jenilee Godsey, Twin Creeks Extension District Youth Agriculture Agent I recently read a newsletter from Dr. Tim Elmore entitled “Why Leaders Miss Opportunity and How to Fix That.” Dr. Elmore is the president of Growing Leaders, which is a nonprofit organization that provides resources that help develop young leaders for school, universities, etc. across the globe. His recent newsletter article sparked my interest as I often times find myself fighting complacency and comfort in my position within Extension, be it my own complacency and comfort or that of folks I find myself working with. To start the article, Dr. Elmore shares a story about an Ohio State University senior, Tony

Piloseno, who like many college students found himself in a part-time job. However, unlike many college students, he actually enjoyed his job with a local Sherwin-Williams store mixing paint. He enjoyed his job so much that he decided to create a TikTok account to share all of his favorite paint color concoctions with his followers. After his @tonesterpaints TikTok account exploded with popularity (1.5 million followers and 26 million likes, to be exact), Tony began to think that he was on to something. He felt that this account would be a great way to reach a younger audience that the chain had not been previously reaching out to, and decided to share this idea with his employ-

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February 8, 2021 tion and influence to pass his or her intuition along. This mutual value is exchanged if the leader is humble and hungry.” Elmore went on to say that he felt Sherwin-Williams missed an opportunity upon firing Tony. The company could have decided to promote his ingenuity and leveraged another 1.5 million potential customers. In 2021, we must do better about not missing opportunities. We must be better about letting comfort and complacency slide, and allowing for new ideas to emerge. Information in this article has been adapted from Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders. Jenilee Godsey's Twin Creeks Extension District covers Decatur, Norton, Graham and Sheridan counties. Email her at jenileem@ ksu.edu or reach her by telephone at the Graham County Office, (785) 421-3411.

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Kansas Corn STEM Launches “We Grow Corn!” Public Library Series R-CALF Organizing E-mail ing Corn on a Kansas Blitz in Favor of COOL Kansas Corn STEM has launched a new public library program, aiming to provide Kansas public libraries with new resources based on the book, “We Grow Corn! Raising Corn on a Kansas Family Farm”. The series follows the book, with six units focusing on growing corn and its many uses. Kansas Corn STEM is supported by Kansas corn farmers through the Kansas Corn Commission. Over the past five years, Kansas Corn STEM has been providing free supplies and training to K-12 teachers. While the “We Grow Corn!” book is being used by K-12 teachers, this series was created specifically for public libraries, making it different than what students would see in the classroom. “The Kansas Corn STEM education team strives to create new programs to help educators. We are excited to expand our efforts beyond the K-12 classroom but now also in the community via public libraries,” according to Kansas Corn Director of Edu-

cation, Sharon Thielen, Ph.D. The “We Grow Corn” book was written with the goal to educate readers about how corn is grown and what it is used for. Agriculture is the largest industry in the state of Kansas and more bushels of corn are raised than any other commodity in the state each year. This series allows Kansas community libraires to offer this book to the public for the first time. Kansas Corn STEM has provided fun activities and other resources to get the readers excited and into public libraries across the state. Kansas libraries can request kits through wegrowcorn.com and will receive the items requested based on the unit(s) they plan to implement. Each kit will include: Instructions on how to use the Library Series “We Grow Corn! Rais-

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R-CALF this week urged ranchers to send emails to the White House in favor of Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling for beef. The organization issued an action alert saying, “emails needed this week to the White House and calls needed to congress for M-COOL.” Following the email, the organization asks members to call the White House, and tell their members of Congress the same line, “I’m a farmer/rancher/ consumer and I need Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling for beef.” Tom Vilsack, the nominee for Agriculture Secretary un-

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der the Biden administration, said during his confirmation hearing, “I am absolutely willing to listen to anybody who has an idea,” regarding COOL. Responding to a question from Senator John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, Vilsack stated, "I would be happy to work with you and your staff on anything that would allow us to advance country of origin labeling.” The latest attempt at COOL was largely blocked by the World Trade Organization, which allowed Canada and Mexico to place punitive tariffs on the U.S. in response to COOL.

For more information about any of these jobs, to apply, or to post a job listing for your business, please visit: www.phillipscountyks.org/jobs call (785) 543-5809 or email: assistant@pcedks.org .

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