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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: Pastor Scott Randall 308-269-2067 (church)

Meet the Candidates When: Wednes day, July 15th, 7: 00 p. m. Where : Phillips Count y Senior Center 638 3rd St . , Phillipsburg, K S

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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 - 6:30 P.M. Auction Location: 1075 Fourth Street, Phillipsburg KS

Located at 1075 Fourth Street you will find this 40’ x 80’ steel framed, metal-sided building with a concrete floor, complete with a grated pit. This building features a 12’ wide by 14’ tall overhead door with an electric garage door opener. Two smaller office space areas containing 110-volt air-conditioner units exist. A bathroom with a sink, toilet and an electric water heater complement this property. Overhead electric heaters and halogen lights can be found in the large shop area. Don’t miss this opportunity! Legal Description: Lot Six (6), Block Four (4), Range Five (5), original town of Phillipsburg Kansas

Terms, Taxes & Title Insurance: Ten Percent (10%) down day of sale, balance due upon closing. This auction sale is not contingent upon the purchaser's ability to finance the purchase. Buyer must make finance arrangements, if needed, prior to the auction. Seller shall pay all the 2019 taxes and the 2020 taxes shall be prorated to the date of closing. Buyer shall be responsible for all subsequent year’s taxes. 2019 estimated taxes were $1,133. Title insurance shall be used to prove clear & merchantable title with the Buyer & Seller sharing equally the owner’s policy and closing expenses. Mortgage policy, if required will be the expense of the buyer.

YOU MUST HAVE A DRIVERS LICENSE OR POSITIVE PHOTO ID TO REGISTER FOR BIDDER NUMBER.

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PHILLIPS COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEMS SERVICE AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION

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Cardiology Cardiology General Surgery General Surgery General Surgery Migraine Nerve Block Mobile MRI Nephrology Nuclear Studies Opthalmology Orthopedics Pain Management Sleep Studies Urology

Dr. Efstratiou - Nebraska Heart Dr. Thomas Lanspa - Platte Valley Medical Dr. Doolittle - Phillips County Health Systems Dr. Schultz - Southwind Surgical Dr. Cunningham - Southwind Surgical Radiology Department Radiology Department Dr. Ray - Good Samaritian Medical Group Radiology Department 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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3rd Tuesday - July 21st 2nd Monday - July 13th As Scheduled 1st Tuesday - July 7th 4th Thursday - July 30th As Scheduled Mondays: 7 AM - 11 AM 2nd Tuesday/Every other month - August 11th Every other Friday - July 10th, 24th 2nd Tuesday - July 14th 2nd & 4th Thursday - July 9th, 23rd As Scheduled As Scheduled 4th Thursday - July 23rd

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Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 4 PM Mon, Wed, Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM | Tues, Thurs: 8 AM - 3 PM 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 hours may be available 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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Coalition Warns Congress About Shortage of Ag Inspectors

A coalition of more than 150 agricultural organizations is urging Congressional appropriators to close an estimated $630 million funding shortfall for Agricultural Inspectors at ports-of-entry. The coalition stated its case in a letter written to key members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Customs and Border Protection Specialists, Technicians, and Canine Teams inspect ag imports to prevent the entry of foreign plant and animal pests and diseases, such as Foot and Mouth Disease. Allison Rivera, Director of Government Affairs with the

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says, “We must continue to fund our CBP Ag Inspectors and give them the resources they need so that they can continue to be vigilant at our ports of entry.” National Pork Producers Council President Howard “A.V.” Roth says, “We depend on those inspectors to ensure that American agriculture remains safe. They’re the first line of defense to ensure that African Swine Fever and other foreign animal diseases remain outside the United States borders.” The NPPC says lapsed vigilance of these inspections would have devastating consequences for all of U.S. agriculture.

Democrat Plan for “Climate-Friendly” Farming Gets Mixed Reaction The House Democrats’ climate change committee released an ambitious framework for slashing greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition says those plans include agriculture playing a key role in the goal. The emission cutting would be achieved in part by ramping up conservation programs for ag producers that cover just a fraction of the country’s farmland. The plan will be pushing a lot more money into “climate-smart” agricultural practices, such as making climate adaptation and mitigation a

specific goal of federal farm policy. Other steps include creating a “Climate-Based Producer” certification for farmers, as well as developing feed additives that can lower methane emissions from livestock farms. The Sustainable Ag Coalition applauds the committee for “acknowledging agriculture’s critical role in mitigating the climate crisis in their report.” Not all groups were as optimistic. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the plan is “unfortunately the product of partisan discussions that failed to encompass important constituent communities across the country.”

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2019 Ford F-150 XLT, crew cab, 4x4, 5.0 auto, 21K....... .................................$31,900 2018 Chevy Malibu LT, 1.5 Turbo, auto, 43K....$15,900 2015 Ford F-350 XLT, crew cab, 4x4, 6.7 diesel, auto, Scorpion bale bed, 140K ..................................$29,900 2012 GMC Acadia Denali, FWD, 3.6 auto, 179K ........... ................................. $12,500 2012 GMC Terrain SLE, AWD 2.43 auto, 107K ...................................$8,950 2010 Nissan Altima, 4 dr, 3.5 V6, leather, loaded, 53K ....................................$8,950 2009 Ford F-350 DRW, crew cab, 4x4, V-10 auto, w/Butler bale bed, 131K ................................$18,900 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, crew cab, 4x4, 6.6 Duramax auto, spike bale bed, 240K .. ..................................$13,900 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee, V6 auto, 4x4, 137K.......$5,500

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On Wednesday, June 10, the Kansas Department of Agriculture provided clarification of the impact of the EPA cancellation order for Engenia, FeXapan, and XtendiMax product labels. There are many other diacamba products labeled for many other uses that are not affected by this label order. This order is for only these products. • R e g i s t e r e d dealers CAN sell the affected products on-hand on June 8 to end users through July 31. An end user is a farmer or commercial applicator. • Farmers and custom applicators CAN apply the affected products through July 31. • Affected products received after June 8 that are not purchased from a registered Kansas

dealer CANNOT be applied. • All regulations for sale and application that were in place before the court order are still being enforced by KDA. All dicamba-related information from KDA can be found at https:// w w w. a g r i c u l t u r e . ks.gov/divisions-programs/pesticide-fertilizer/dicamba. The dicamba training orientation is an annual certification. The training is an online process. It is conducted at the main chemical company web pages. Bagworms Now is the time to control bagworms on your trees & shrubs. Bagworms are very small, less than ¼ inch long. They are much easier to kill while small. Bagworms overwinter as eggs inside the dead female’s bag. Young larvae normally hatch and emerge during mid to late May in Kansas.

quire 2-3 applications in June and July. Predators and parasites can sometimes naturally control this pest. Insecticides commonly used for controlling bagworms include: acephate (Orthene) permethrin(38 Plus Turf, Termite & Ornamental Insect Spray; Eight Vegetable, Fruit &Flower Concentrate; Lawn, Garden, Pet, & Livestock Insect Spray)cyfluthrin (BioAdvanced Vegetable and Garden Insect spray)bifenthrin (Bug Blaster II, Bug-B-Gon Max Lawn and Garden Insect Killer)lambda-cyhalothrin (Spectracide Triazicide, Bonide Caterpillar Killer) spinosad (Conserve; Natural Guard Spinosad; and Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew). Any product that has bagworms on the label can be used to treat bagworms.

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Fishing Challenge Rachael Boyle Phillips-Rooks District Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources Growing up, fishing was an activity I always enjoyed and still do to this day. Spending leisurely time with family on the boat drifting for walleye or visiting those places up in the trees for crappie. Much time was spent bank fishing as well and trying to catch frogs, looking for snails or skipping rocks when the fish bite just wasn’t productive. I have some great fishing memories and oh the fish tales to tell. I’m happy to enjoy fishing with my son now so he has stories he can tell. Fishing is a great summer activity and something the entire family can enjoy. The Rooks County 4-H Junior Leaders would like to invite you to be a part of the Fishing Challenge for youth ages 7-18 in the Phillips-Rooks Extension District. Awards will be given to the top entry in each specie/category. The following specie/category and minimum length requirements make up the challenge: Catfish (Channel or Flathead) – 15”, Sunfish (Bluegill, Green Sunfish,

Hybrid Sunfish) – 6”, Crappie (Black or White) – 10”, Blackbass (Largemouth or Smallmouth) – 15”, Carp or Drum – 15”, and Other Game Fish (Walleye, White Bass, Wiper) – 15”. Fish must be caught in Kansas by a legal method as outlined in the current Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism Fishing Regulations Summary. Entries will be accepted until August 1. Entries consist of an entry form as well as photos. One photo of the youth that caught the fish with the fish and another photo showing the length of the fish. Length is measured with the fish’s mouth closed and tail pinched. For more information, please contact the Phillips-Rooks Extension District Stockton Office at 785-4256851. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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With Corn, Soybean Plantings Up, PERC Reminds Producers to Plan Harvest Energy Needs Soon With corn and soybean plantings up substantially compared to last year, the Propane Education & Research Council is reminding producers across the Midwest to plan well in advance of harvest season to ensure they have access to enough propane this fall.

According to the USDA Planting Intentions report, corn planted in 2020 is estimated at 97 million acres, up 8 percent from 2019. Thirty-eight of the 48 states report-

ing corn as a planted crop are expecting plantings to be at or above 2019 levels. Soybean plantings are reporting an even larger increase. According to the report, 83.5 million acres of soybeans will be planted in 2020, which is a 10 percent increase compared to last year. Twenty-two of the 29 states planting soybeans expect levels to be at or above those in 2019.

“More corn and soybeans planted means an increase in demand for propane, whether it’s used to power irrigation equipment or to

help dry grain at harvest time,” said Mike Newland, director of agriculture business development for PERC. “Last year’s energy demand issues that played out at harvest time across the Midwest are still fresh in everyone’s mind, which is why we’re reminding farmers of a few steps they can take now to prevent potential issues later.” The Propane Council is encouraging farmers — especially in the Midwest states — to establish a strong line of communication with their propane suppliers now. “A quick conversation now can go a long way to preventing energy supply headaches later,” Newland said. As an added layer of preparedness ahead of the har-

vest season, the Propane Council recently launched a Grain Drying Calculator tool to help producers determine the number of propane gallons needed each season using just three simple data points. The tool allows users to estimate the amount of propane each operation will require, making it easier to fill tanks early and prepare for supply needs prior to an increase in demand. Users of the calculator simply input their average expected yield to determine the number of propane gallons needed to dry their crops by a specific moisture percentage. From there, PERC’s tool will calculate approximately how many gallons of propane will be needed. For more information on propane agriculture equipment, resources and news, visit Propane.com.

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USDA Releases Planted Acreage/Grain Stocks Report U.S. farmers planted more corn and soybeans this year than in 2019, but they’re also planting less wheat and cotton than last year. Those are the numbers from the latest USDA Crop Production Report issued on Tuesday. The National Ag Statistics Service says farmers planted 92 million acres of corn, below the 94.8 million the trade expected, but still three percent higher than 2019. Growers expect to harvest 84 million acres of corn for grain, up 11 percent over

last year. Soybean planted acres are estimated at 83.8 million acres, up ten percent from last year. Cotton acres are estimated at 12.2 million, down 11 percent from 2019. The all-wheat planted acre estimate is 44.3 million acres, down two percent from last year. That number is the lowest allwheat planted area on record since recordkeeping began in 1919. In the Stocks Report, corn stocks totaled 5.2 billion bushels, up less than one percent from last year. On-farm stocks were up

three percent, while off-farm stocks were down two percent. Soybeans in storage came in at 1.39 billion bushels, down 22 percent from June 1st of 2019. On-farm soybean stocks dropped 13 percent from last year, while the offfarm stocks were down 28 percent. The all-wheat storage numbers totaled 1.04 billion bushels, down three percent from last year.

USMCA Fully Implemented in North America The new U.S. trade deal with Mexico and Canada is officially in force. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement replaces the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement and brings to a close President Donald Trump’s threat to break apart the three-nation, $1.4 trillion free trade zone. Politico says officials in all three countries are celebrating that the deal is taking effect as each nation looks for some certainty during the

COVID-19 outbreak. However, there are some tensions brewing between the U.S. and Canada regarding aluminum. President Trump recently threatened to reimpose tariffs on imports of aluminum from Canada. The U.S. could impose a ten percent duty if Canada doesn’t agree to quotas to help slow the surge of its aluminum exports, which would likely bring a retaliation from Ottawa. Business leaders have been quick to

ask the U.S. President not to reimpose the tariffs as they celebrate USMCA. South of the border, some of the biggest issues are between the U.S. and Mexico. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says he expects fights with Mexico regarding labor, biotechnology, intellectual property, and energy. The Trump administration, Democrats, and labor unions will all be paying close attention to see if Mexico lives up to its labor requirements.

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“Chasing Clovers” By Patsy L. Maddy Twin Creeks Extension District 4-H Youth Development Agent

4-H is not about awards, projects, competitions or money -- 4-H is about helping youth grow and develop as young adults. Youth development goals for the Kansas 4-H program are often referred to as Life Skills. Building a Positive Self-Concept: Youth feel accepted by others and achieve success in meeting increasingly difficult challenges. 4-H’ers develop healthy behaviors as they successfully provide leadership for others, share their feelings and ideas with others, accomplish goals they set for themselves, and decide for themselves the progress they have made. Developing an Inquiring Mind: Through mental stimulation, curiosity and enthusiasm for finding out about the world and its people. 4-H’ers develop an inquiring mind through learning experiences such as exploring projects, meeting new friends, developing talks and demonstrations, helping design a club booth, going on field trips, hikes and tours. Relating to Others: Through expressing ideas and feelings, respecting differences among others, dealing with conflict and applying democratic practices in problem solving. 4-H’ers learn communication skills with club meeting talks

and demonstrations; they develop and practice problem solving as they work with others on group projects, exercise leadership and participate in intensive, smallgroup camp activities. Developing Concern for the Community: Through awareness of the natural and social communities and their interrelationships, learning to respect difference, and assuming responsibilities to help. 4-H’ers develop concern as they assist younger members, plan and conduct day camps for community children, participate in retirement home visits, and share in community service projects. Learning to Make Decisions: Through use of knowledge, skills and values in identifying and analyzing problems then selecting from alternative solutions. 4-H members develop and practice decision-making skills as they set goals and determine strategies to work toward goals within their group, participate in well-planned project programs, consider alternatives in project selection, evaluate one’s own progress toward goals, and become involved in meaningful club business meetings. As we are approaching county fair season in western Kansas, we are reminded that the 4-H youth development program does not focus on the competition element of the county fairs, but the educational aspect that comes from participating in contests and competitions. We all thrive on the rush of a

State Line Shopper PAGE 7 competition and who is not just purple ribbon crowned the champion. animals, cakes and dress- FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES When looking at the path es. Enjoy the fair season at Philips County Health Dept. it took to get to the com- in western Kansas! petition, it is the ups and K-State Research and Ex- • Appointments on Tuesdays & Wednesdays downs, the educational tension encourages social with Genny Robben-Rahjes, RN, APRN learning opportunities distancing among all parand day to day challeng- ticipants and spectators. • Birth Control Methods Available es that ultimately create In order to help us keep champions in every par- the spread of COVID-19 • Well Exams for Women & Men ticipant. to a minimum and to Judging involves keep our 4-her’s healthy, opinions. When you ex- we ask that anyone show- • Early Detection Works Program hibit at a fair, you are ing any symptoms or feel- * Program pays for breast & cervical cancer asking for a second opin- ing ill, please stay home! screenings for Kansas women who qualify. ion. You have already Kansas State University formed your evaluation is committed to making or viewpoint about your its services, activities and • Pregnancy Testing project work. The judge programs accessible to all doesn’t always know the participants. If you have problems you had or why special requirements due • Education for reproductive life planning, STD, you chose to do what to a physical, vision, or sexual coercion, sexual abuse you did. Your answers to hearing disability, conquestions help a judge to tact Twin Creeks Extenbetter know about your sion District, Norton of- • Immunizations including Gardasil (HPV) work. Remember to be fice, 785-877-5755. Please call 785-543-6850 to make an appointment! gracious and respect Kansas State Genny Robben-Rahjes, RN, APRN the judge’s opinion. You University Agricultural chose to have them eval- Experiment Station and uate your exhibit when Cooperative Extension you enter it at the fair. Service. K-State Research 784 6th Street You might not agree and and Extension is an equal Phillipsburg, KS 67661 that’s OK. opportunity provider In our opinion, every- and employer. 785-543-6850 one is a “Winner” -regardless of the ribbon For more information about any of these jobs, to apply, or to color. Our goal is to have post a job listing for your business, please visit: www.phillipscountyks.org/jobs “Purple Ribbon 4-Her’s”, call (785) 543-5809

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