Farm and Dairy 2-22-2024

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Auctioneer remembered for passion, service to community

By Rachel Wagoner Farm and Dairy Editor

By Rachel Wagoner Farm and Dairy Editor

SALEM, Ohio — The U.S. has the smallest number of farms since 1850, losing 141,733 farms from 2017 to 2022, according to the 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture Census of Agriculture.

There are now only 1 9 million farms in the U.S., down 7% from 2017. This is the largest percent decrease that’s been seen in 20 years.

The latest Census of Agriculture, results of which were released last week, also showed that farm consolidation continues unabated, with the number of the largest farms increasing and fewer farms accounting for the majority of ag products sold.

“I’m concerned about the state of agriculture and food production in this country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, during a data release event on Feb. 13. Vilsack called the results a wake-up call for the industry, policymakers and politicians.

The numbers. Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia each lost farms since the last census, Ohio with a 2 3% loss, Pennsylvania with a 7 7% loss and West Virginia at 3 5%.

Even given the loss of farms, Ohio still has the fourth most farms in the country with 76,009, ranking below Iowa, Missouri and Texas.

There was a 2% drop in farmland nationwide, down to 880 1 million acres in 2022, according to the census. That’s a loss of just over 20 million acres in five years.

“I want to give you a sense of how many acres that is. That’s every New England state with the exception of Connecticut, in five years,” Vilsack said.

The tri-state area also lost farmland, with Ohio losing about 313,000

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SALEM, Ohio — The first time I met C. Sherman Allen was during my first assignment in the field as a Farm and Dairy reporter, in July 2019. It was a Farm Safety Twilight Tour put on by Penn State Extension at Irishtown Acres Dairy Farm in Mercer County.

I talked to a lot of people that night, as I was trying to get to know my new beat. So, I have no clue how I ended up talking to Sherman, but to say he left an impression would be an understatement.

We talked about farm safety, whole milk and a slew of other things. He gave me his business card, so we could stay in touch and I made sure to look him up later.

Who was this passionate guy in shorts and orange suspenders? Turns out he was a well-known auctioneer, former county commissioner, proud and active supporter of the Crawford County Fair and vocal advocate for the dairy industry.

“He put his whole heart and soul into everything he did,” said Susan Tau, a retired Penn State Extension employee and longtime friend of Allen’s. “It wasn’t halfway with him. It was the whole way.”

C. Sherman Allen died unexpectedly at his home in Conneaut Lake on Feb. 12. He was 69.

Early years. Allen and his five siblings were raised at their grandfather’s 600-acre dairy farm, said his older sister, Barb Rader.

Allen also spent a lot of time at his grandfather’s tractor dealership in downtown Conneaut Lake. That’s where he picked up his business acumen, Rader said.

Allen told Farm and Dairy in a 2008 story that his grandfather would take him to farm sales, which is where he first got to see auctioneers at work. He claims to have auctioned off his first lot — a litter of mixed-breed puppies — at the age of 8.

Allen worked his way through the 4-H program, showing and selling pigs. When he turned 16, he got a truck and a livestock trailer and began hauling livestock for area farmers, said his younger sister Jennifer Campbell. This was in addition to hauling his hogs to show at various county fairs around the area.

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Federal court bans the use of three dicamba weedkillers

By Farm and Dairy Staff

SALEM, Ohio — A federal court in Arizona recently banned three widely used dicamba-based weedkillers, after finding the Environmental Protection Agency broke the law by allowing them to be on the market.

The decision will impact three of the world’s biggest agrochemical companies — Bayer, BASF and Syngenta — who are accused of knowingly selling weedkillers that have damaged millions of acres of crops and caused harm to wildlife and the environment.

Environmental groups praised the decision, while some farmers expressed concern for the upcoming spring planting season. Because of the timing, the EPA said farmers will be able to use “existing stocks” of dicamba.

“We are grateful to EPA for hearing farmers’ and ranchers’ concerns and addressing them quickly to ensure we have access to the critical tools needed to protect our crops this season,” said Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation president, in a statement. “Without EPA stepping in, farmers and ranchers across the country were facing uncertainty and financial risk.”

enough time to do a proper analysis of the weedkillers.

Five years later, on Feb. 6, the U.S. District Court of Arizona ruled the EPA made a crucial error in reapproving the product as the EPA didn’t post it for a public notice and comment period as required by law.

In a 47-page ruling, U.S. District Judge David Bury wrote the EPA made a “very serious” violation and that if they did do a full analysis, they wouldn’t have made the same decision.

Case background. The recent federal court ruling marks the second time a court has banned the use of dicamba-based weedkillers since the latest formula appeared on the market in 2017.

The first time was in 2020 by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, however, a few months later, the Trump Administration reapproved the products.

Dicamba-based weedkillers will no longer be sold on the market, however, farmers will still be able to use “existing stocks” — products purchased and shipped before Feb. 6 — and products already in the possessions of owners can be re-distributed within a set of EPA guidelines.

any product already in the delivery pipeline,” said Gackle.

In a statement, Bayer said it disagreed with the court’s ruling: “Our top priority is making sure growers have the approved products and support they need to safely and successfully grow their crops.”

Issues. Dicamba was first introduced to U.S. agriculture in 1967. However, the chemical was not widely used during the warm months as it was known to volatilize and drift long distances when it was hot.

Companies like BASF and Monsanto eventually updated their formulas to eradicate this flaw in dicamba. The EPA approved the latest version of dicamba-based weedkillers for the 2017 growing season.

Despite the updated formula, in December 2021, the EPA found dicamba was still drifting away from where it was applied.

Since 2017, evidence also came out indicating Monsanto and BASF knew its use would result in damage. For years, BASF and Bayer blamed crop damage on the use of the older, illegal dicamba weedkiller. In response, the EPA and states have added new restrictions every year — which Bury wrote wasn’t working.

Case details. In December 2020, farmers and conservations groups filed a lawsuit claiming the EPA’s approval of Bayer’s XtendiMax, BASF’s Engenia and Syngenta’s Tavium weedkiller had violated two laws: the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and the Endangered Species Act.

American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle, commended the EPA’s decision to allow farmers to use dicamba weedkillers purchased before the deadline for the upcoming growing season.

Documents in the lawsuit cited the EPA rushed the 2020 decision and that scientists did not have

“This ruling potentially affects more than 50 million acres of dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton — an area larger than the state of Nebraska — we are very appreciative of EPA’s decision to let us get through the 2024 growing season by using

In February 2020, a Missouri federal judge ordered Bayer and BASF to pay Missouri’s largest peach farmer $265 million worth of damages to his farm. The total was later reduced and the companies each paid $15 million in compensatory damages.

In June 2020, Bayer also provided soybean growers with a $400 million settlement for non-target drift. According to EPA statistics, dicambaresistant crops have been planted on roughly 65 million acres.

Biden visits

East Palestine derailment site on Feb. 16

More than a year after the disastrous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, President Joe Biden visited the site and surveyed the cleanup efforts on Feb. 16.

Addressing residents, Biden said he wanted them to understand “that we’re not going home, no matter what, until this job is done, and it’s not done yet,” speaking of the federal government. He did not explain why it took more than a year for him to visit, nor did he address the community’s collective hurt, according to Associated Press reporting.

In his remarks, Biden also stressed that the federal government is holding Norfolk Southern accountable. He called on Congress to pass legislation sponsored by Ohio’s two U.S. senators that would require stronger protective measures for trains carrying hazardous material.

He also asked Congress to make sure that no one will have to pay federal taxes on any compensation they receive from Norfolk Southern.

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President Joe Biden talks to Cliff Wallace, president of the Beaver-Lawrence Farm Bureau chapter, during a visit to the Darlington Township Municipal Complex in Darlington, Pennsylvania on Feb. 16., before continuing to East Palestine, Ohio. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

President Joe Biden waves as he steps off Air Force One at Pittsburgh International Airport on Feb. 16. (Matthew Chasney photo, special to Farm and Dairy)

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25 years ago. Among those honored at the Ohio Jersey Breeders Association were Molly McCumons, Ohio Junior Breeders Association Adviser; Lucas Brewer, Outstanding Boy and also John Diley Memorial Achievement Contest Award; Kristin Flowers, Outstanding Girl; and Marie Fleming 1998 Junior Fair Queen.

50 years ago. Something new on the political scene in Columbiana County, is a lady candidate for the position of county commissioner. She is Mrs. Lois Myers, who lives on the Calcutta-Smith’s Ferry Road, operator of Carroll’s Market in Calcutta, and licensed real estate agent for Machi Realty, Inc.

75 years ago. A Baldwin Electronic organ has been installed at St. Jacob’s Church in Columbiana County and will be dedicated Sunday afternoon, Feb. 27. Professor William Henry Gibson of the organ department, Heidelberg College, will be present and assist with the service.

100 years ago. Efforts to identify the dismembered parts of the body of a white man uncovered in a carload of cinders in the Pennsylvania yards at Weirton Junction have proven fruitless. The body is not that of Albert Rutoski, laundry driver, who disappeared January 26 at Weirton, as authorities have learned he is living near Pittsburgh.

Recently, a retired friend asked if I planned to retire anytime soon. It was the right question. While I have considered retirement, I explained, I have no real plans — soon or otherwise — to do so.

But, I added, “The choice may not be up to me because I’m in a profession that might retire on me.”

It’s no joke. In the last year alone, two newspapers that had long published this weekly effort closed and two others quit printing it — after nearly 25 years — due to bone-deep budget cuts.

That’s just the state of today’s newspapers. According to research at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, 360 U.S. newspapers closed from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic through mid-2022.

If that shutdown rate continued through this January, roughly another 150 have closed since. This means nearly 3,000 newspapers, one-fourth of all U.S. newspapers, have closed since 2005.

That clobbering has made print journalists nearly as rare as coal miners.

According to the Pew Research

Center, the number of people employed by U.S. newspapers dropped from 71,000 in 2008 to 31,000 in 2020.

That freefall was just slightly better than coal mining that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, lost 46,000 jobs since 2012.

We inky wretches aren’t the only word shakers quaking; digital and print magazine editors are keeping their heads low in their office cubicles, too.

For example, on Jan. 21 Ezra Klein wrote in the New York Times that in the last few months “Sports Illustrated has just laid off most of its staff,” and web news giants BuzzFeed and Jezebel closed while HuffPo, Vice and FiveThirtyEight pared back staff and reach.

And all continue to lose readers, advertising and revenue. The only thing all forms of journalism seem good at nowadays is bleeding money. Ideas to stem the flow are many, varied and cheap; actual solutions are rare, hard and costly.

A decade ago, the best one appeared to be white knight billionaires wanting to own trophy pieces of American journalism.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (owner of the Washington Post), biotech investor Dr. Patrick SoonShiong (owner of the Los Angeles Times) and software mogul Marc Benioff (owner of Time) spent a collective $940 million to acquire their shiny jewels.

By mid-January 2024, though, those Midases were taking a pasting, too.

According to the Times, the three had poured hundreds of millions more into their inky ratholes before putting their checkbooks back into their pockets.

Even newspaper royalty is not immune: On Feb. 1 Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal laid off

20 journalists in its Washington, D.C. bureau.

“Wealth doesn’t insulate an owner from the serious challenges plaguing many media companies,” one long-time observer told the Times, “and it turns out being a billionaire isn’t a predictor for solving those problems.”

The problem is particularly acute in rural America, noted Northwestern’s Nov. 16, 2023 “The State of Local News” Report.

“Residents in more than half of U.S. counties have no, or very limited, access to a reliable local news source — either print, digital or broadcast,” it explained. Moreover, “There are 204 counties without any local news outlet and 1,562 counties served with only one remaining local news source, invariably a weekly newspaper.”

And new digital alternatives — regardless of professionalism or earnestness — aren’t a universal solution because “many digital startups have trouble gaining enough subscribers and funding to achieve long-term sustainability,” the report adds.

That doesn’t mean newspapers can’t make the move to digital, many have and more are headed that way. A year ago, the report noted, “42 of the largest 100 newspapers (delivered) a print edition six or fewer times a week” and 11 of those “largest dailies publish in printed form only one or two times a week.”

That future — with less ink, more electrons and fewer journalists — appears as irreversible as my age.

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Cherish above all else the time you have with those you love

Standing in the shadowy memories of years long passed, I read my mother’s words and knew she was writing about me.

“Her dreams are as ambitious as a tornado. Today, she has decided she wants to be a foreign missionary after she gets back home from her work as an astronaut. I hope

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she will always be as determined and unassuming as she is now,” she wrote in the beautiful cursive that was all her own.

Today, my mother would be celebrating her 90th birthday. It was this that we talked about in my last conversation with her. “Are you sure I’m going to be 90? I guess I’ve lied too much about my age to believe it!” I assured her it was true, and we were going to have a big party to celebrate.

With the death of the last parent, there is much to work through. Beside me is a black case filled with postcards, each one portraying art of a bygone era.

There are many photo albums and scrapbooks, an enormous labor of love and precious time my mother spent saving stories of those she cared about.

Measuring what is the most valuable lies in the eyes of the beholder. I learned this long ago from my father, who valued family above all else.

A sentimental soul, he saved up gas money as a teen so he could drive his siblings to visit an aunt and uncle on weekends.

When he began dating my mother, it was this aunt and uncle they went to visit on their second date.

Looking at an old black and white photograph taken of this small family group taken outside of their home, the love and respect my dad felt for this aunt and uncle is so evident it brings tears to my eyes.

As we walk through life, we love and lose everyone who mattered most in our childhood. My dad taught me that, too.

After losing his mother when he was so young, he knew to treasure the family he had and the family he built. He reminded us often to appreciate having a mother.

No matter how many birthdays we are given, each day is worthy of celebration with those who matter the most.

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OBITUARIES

MINERVA,

LIPPINCOTT

Ohio — Carol Anne Lippincott passed into the Lord’s presence on Feb. 13, at the age of 83 at Arbors of Minerva. She was born on July 19, 1940, in Enon Valley, Pennsylvania to her parents Harry and Ethel (Hough) Coblentz.

Carol married Jerry Lipp on Oct. 18, 1958, and had two children, Annette (Louk) Morris and Robin (Scott) Frank. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Lipp, and her husband, Neil Lippincott, whom she married on Nov. 30, 1985; her daughter, Annette Morris; her brother, Ralph Coblentz; her sister, Janice (Fraser) Ice; and her stepdaughter Janie Meeker.

Carol Anne Lippincott

Carol attended Unity Grade School and graduated from East Palestine High School in 1958. She was a member of 4-H and Girl Scouts during that time. She worked as a waitress at the Drive In at North Heights Dairy, Copeland Furniture as an assistant bookkeeper, Silco Dept. Store as a clerk and assistant manager, J.J. Newberry as office cashier and Kenmar Manufacturing as an upholstery seamstress. After Kenmar closed, she completed a nine-month computer program at the Columbiana County Career and Technical Center. She also spent 20 years helping her husband with milking cows twice daily and feeding and caring for the calves until they were weaned.

Carol had a deep faith in God, and she was confirmed at Salem Evangelical Reformed Church in Unity which is now called Mt. Calvary Church. As an adult, she became a member of the New Waterford

C. Sherman Allen

CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. — C. Sherman Allen, Conneaut Lake, Sadsbury Township, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 12. He was 69.

Sherman married Arvilla Baird in the Youth Show Arena at the Crawford County Fair on Aug. 22, 2010. Sherman graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in 1972, worked on the family dairy farm, attended Penn State University and graduated from the Reppert School of Auctioneering in 1976. In 1989, he formed C. Sherman Allen Auctioneer & Associates.

Sherman began hauling livestock at 16 while running the fair circuit showing swine and continuing as a 4-H member, 4-H leader and chairman of the 4-H & Open Swine Departments at the Crawford County Fair. He has been a member of the Crawford County Fair Board since 1992. He was elected Crawford County Commissioner serving two terms between 2008-2015.

Sherman volunteered his auctioneering services for the N.W. PA All Breed Calf Sale, 4-H FUND for Youth Auction, 4-H Cheese Yield Auction and 4-H & FFA Market Livestock Sale and more. He has been a buyer of livestock at the Crawford County Fair since 1978.

Sherman received many awards and recognitions over the years, including the Crawford County Counsel of Farm Organizations Ag Industry Award, Auctioneer of the Year, Bid Calling Champion, president of the PA Auctioneers’ Association and PAA Hall of Fame Inductee. He was a member of the Conneaut Lake Kiwanis, Conneaut Lake Lions, Conneaut Lake Area Business Association, Conneaut Lake & Linesville Historical Society, Lakeland Grange, IOOF Odd Fellows, Atlantic

United Methodist Church where she taught children’s Sunday School classes and served as the chair of missions. After her salvation, she made friends with Meryl Esenwein, a missionary to Africa and supported missionaries for many years. She was also instrumental in sending a mission team to Haiti in the 1970s.

After moving to Minerva, she transferred her membership to the Bayard Community Church where she later became the financial secretary, UM Women’s Treasurer, Sunday School treasurer, and she also taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible school there and at the Golden Age Retirement Home in Carrollton. Since 1992, she also updated the Bayard UMC sign with weekly inspirational messages.

Carol loved flowers and used her natural talent with flowers to plant them around her church annually. She also helped build and maintain

the West Community Garden in East Rochester. She also was a member of the East Rochester Garden Club and served as the President and Treasurer as well as being on the Sunshine Committee.

Carol was a volunteer for the Minerva Community Meals program and delivered meals weekly to shutins. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and served as the chaplain.

Carol was always willing to help others and when there were opportunities for improvement, she volunteered her time and talents. She was concerned there was no booth set up for West Township at the Columbiana County Fair. So, Carol volunteered her time and decorative talents to create and set up a booth at the fair for West Township for numerous years with a different theme each year. She also noticed the sign at the Plains Cemetery (aka McKin-

ley Cemetery) was in poor condition, so she assembled a committee and designed and installed a new sign. She is survived by her brother, Wilbur (Gerri) Coblentz, of East Palestine; daughter Robin (Garry) Frank, of Lisbon; her stepdaughter Jenny (Tim) James, of North Carolina; stepsons Dick (Debbie) Lippincott, of Minerva and Dan (Kelly) Lippincott, of Alabama; and her grandchildren Shawn (Renee) Louk, Josh (Kimberly) Louk, Danny (Heather) Scott, Courtney (Michael) Nail and Tyler (Stefanie) Morris; plus 11 step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and 19 step-great-grandchildren. Services were held on Feb. 17 at the Minerva First Christian Church. Arrangements were handled by Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home, in Minerva. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome. com.

Grange, Family Community Christian Association, lifetime member of National Auctioneers’ Association, PA Auctioneers’ Association, N.W. Chapter of PA Auctioneers’ Associations, District Fair Association, PA Sunshine Breeders, PA Hog Association, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Crawford County Farm Bureau, Farm-City Day Committee, Crawford County Council of Farm Organizations and Pennsylvania Fair Association.

Sherman enjoyed playing “Santa Claus” at local events and riding the fire truck into town. He supported local fire departments, the Amish community, the Salvation Army and Shriners and served meals at the FCCA on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Sherman is survived by his wife Arvilla; stepdaughter, Tracy (Brad) Murdock, Atlantic; three sisters, Barb Rader, Butler, Bonnie Allen and Jennifer Campbell, Conneaut Lake; two brothers, Philip (Dolly) Allen and Leslie (Jany) Allen, Conneaut Lake; many nieces and nephews as well as many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Rodney and Mabel (Bollis) Allen and brothers-in-law, Harold Rader and James Campbell.

Services were held on Feb. 17. Sherman was laid to rest at the Lakeview Cemetery, Conneaut Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to create the “C. Sherman Allen Scholarship” Payable to: Crawford County 4-H FFA Livestock Sale, 1099 Morgan Village Road, Suite A., Meadville, PA 16335.

Limbo market offers farmers little hope

I’ll give you the good news first since I have been hearing complaints about how negative this column has gotten. I have heard from readers recently, and they are not impressed. The fact that I am trying to tell it like it is, unfortunately, has been overlooked.

One reader said that my piece two weeks ago which discussed famous authors and “Our Winter of

Discontent” only got to the actual market news in the last few paragraphs. He was right. Another complained about the negativity in my views last week. He was also correct.

But, there is good news. The good news currently is that we exported 1.3 MMT of corn the week that ended Feb. 8. That is a 12-week high for exports. That also represents a high level for the export season so far. We are now at 17.9 MMT of corn exported since Aug. 31, and that is a 31% bounce from the same period last year.

Now, the bad news. The only reason I see to explain the bounce in exports is that prices are so low buyers are bargain hunting!

Corn. The result is another sad commentary on current grain markets. Yes, we have made new contract lows for March corn futures, at $4.15 on Feb. 16. How low can we go? That remains to be seen.

Not long ago, we were talking of corn prices near $4.40, and what a disaster it would be to go lower. Now we are 25 cents lower, and advisors are

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looking for ways to recommend “panic selling” without using that term.

After a positive market for the morning of Feb. 16, we closed the March contract 12 1/2 cents lower for the week. The December new crop contract lost 9 cents for the week.

The low prices come as the big spec funds continue to add to short positions, pressuring prices. The fundamentals support the price drops, as the current U.S. Department of Agriculture numbers suggest a carryout at the end of the year of 2.532 billion bushels. That is the biggest leftover in several years, going back to the 1987-88 crop year. That carryout is a bump of 360 million bushels from last year.

The USDA Outlook Meeting last week put out the idea that U.S. farmers will decrease corn acres to 91 million. Remember, our carryout will “only” be 2.5+ billion bushels if we do actually reduce the acres. With that carryout, USDA says our average farm price will be below $4.40 a bushel. That would be okay if this were still 1987.

Soybeans. There is an argument that soybeans have not been as weak as corn. Soybean futures gained Feb. 16 from 7 1/4 to 10 1/4, depending upon the contract. Unfortunately, we still lost 11 cents for the week.

The spec funds added to their shorts in both corn and soybeans. In corn, the funds got to 16,600 contracts short, just 7,900 from the re-

cord short position. In soybeans, we see the funds now 134,000 contracts short.

The market needs to see reasons to work out of those shorts, and that will not be easy. The best way would be for a surprise in acres, whether in the Projected Plantings Report at the end of March, or later, after planting conditions reflect a new reality or when actual planted acres come as a surprise compared to the projected ones.

As it stands, the Outlook Forum expects corn to switch to soybeans in a 1:1 ratio. That is, the total acres would remain the same. That means that any surprise, be it in March or May, is a mixed blessing. It will help one crop and hurt the other.

In corn, any negativity could be offset by a much smaller Brazilian total crop (first and second planting). Brazilian agencies are estimating the crops off by more than 10%, and that is more than USDA’s assumptions.

Wheat. The Chicago wheat prices are perhaps the weakest of the three commodities right now. There are no uncertainties about crop size since this is a winter crop. The hope for this market may come from the French production, which is in peril.

Currently, 68% of their crop is rated good to excellent. That compares to 93% last year at this time but is steady for the last two weeks. That is to say, the crop is nowhere as good as last year, but the conditions have not declined recently.

Chicago cookie wheat futures lost from 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 cents last week, depending on the month. In the case of wheat, however, the spec funds are lightening up on short positions.

They have ridden this market down from the March futures high in early December at 6.49 1/2 to the mid-January low of 5.56 3/4. Maybe wheat is the first market to blink.

In any case, the outlook is bleak right now. I am struggling to find reasons why the market could go up, but I am not expecting it to.

When it does eventually go up, we will look back and identify a reason or reasons it did, but until then, we have paid the price to still have grain in the bin, and now is the time that being stubborn about holding longer is a reality, but not necessarily a bad choice if we are, in fact, finding a bottom. If not now, when and where?

(Marlin Clark has been observing and trading cash and futures grain markets for over 50 years. Comments are welcome at 440363-1803.)

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Little Beaver Creek celebrates 50 years of Wild River designation

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Little Beaver Creek designated as a Wild River. The area surrounding Little Beaver Creek is rich in history and exciting natural features. The river itself is diverse, with some areas strewn with large boulders, rapids, pools and tributaries. With the support of the community, nonprofits and other government agencies the health of Little Beaver Creek continues to improve.

History. Ohio was the first state to create and implement a Scenic Rivers Program in March 1968, just before President Lydon B. Johnson signed the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act on Oct. 2, 1968. A few years later, on Jan. 15, 1974, Little Beaver Creek was the first in Ohio to be designated as a wild river and, in 1975, it received its national scenic river designation — making it one of the few with current state and national designations.

Soon after, Little Beaver Creek was appointed an advisory council. The council was composed of incredibly dedicated community members, landowners, local officials and conservation organizations. So dedicated in fact, that the original chair, Jack Vodrey, served for 40 years until 2014.

If we look back in time even further, the Little Beaver Creek Valley in East Liverpool was where Thomas Hutchins began the first U.S. Public Land Survey in 1785 on the thengreatest subdivision of land. This is commemorated by a marker dedicated in 1960, but it’s not the only historical

significance to the area.

The Sandy Beaver Canal — which linked the Ohio River to the Ohio-Erie Canal, and ran along LBC — was completed in 1848. Unfortunately, it was not as successful in generating commerce as hoped since the railroad soon came along. Fortunately for us, you can still find remnants of the different locks in the area state parks — Guilford Lake State Park and Beaver Creek State Park — and surrounding towns.

Wild and scenic rivers. The Ohio Scenic Rivers Program was established in 1968 through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. At that time, criteria for wild and scenic rivers were established which said that a river value “is a rare, unique or exemplary feature at a regional or national scale (scenic, recreational, geological, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural)” must be protected. But how is it determined which designation a river will receive?

It comes down to how much the natural structure and ecology have been altered.

Key factors include:

Wild rivers: free of impoundments and are generally only accessible by trail, watersheds or shorelines are primitive and unpolluted.

Scenic rivers: free from impoundments with shorelines or watersheds largely primitive and undeveloped but accessible by roads

Recreational rivers: are accessible by roads or railroads and have some development along their shorelines that may have undergone impoundment

Accomplishments. The benefits of receiving such a designation do not go unnoticed throughout Little Beaver Creek. Since 1974, about 5,150 acres have been protected and made accessible by the local county park district and various divisions of ODNR. Private and public landowners themselves protected an additional 2,700 acres through conservation easements.

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Little Beaver Creek being designated as a Wild River. (Submitted photo)

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WEIRTON, W.Va. — Cleveland

Cliffs announced on Feb. 15 that its Weirton tinplate production facility will be idled indefinitely in April. The decision came after the International Trade Commission rejected a proposal to set tariffs on foreign steel imports.

Steelworkers have been pushing the government to set tariffs on steel imports for decades after many mills in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania closed. Now, Weirton Steel — one of the last remaining mills in the region — will join the others, closing its door for the foreseeable future and layoffing roughly 900 employees.

“No one expected this verdict,” said Mark Glyptis, president of United Steel Workers Local 2911. “It borders on jeopardizing the safety and viability of our country.”

What will happen to Weirton?

In January 2023, Cleveland Cliffs and the United Steelworkers filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions to the Department of Commerce for unfairly traded tin and chromium products. The petitions were meant to offset the value of dumped and subsidized products, making it easier for domestic industries like Cleveland Cliffs to compete with foreign steel companies.

On Jan. 5, the Department of Commerce announced its findings that verified Cleveland Cliff’s concerns about steel dumping and subsidies by foreign countries. The department also announced duties on Canada, China, South Korea and Germany. Despite this, on Feb. 6, the four members of the International Trade Commission unanimously rejected these tariffs saying the imports do not sufficiently harm the U.S. steel industry or Weirton.

After the decision came out, Glyptis said Weirton’s tinplate facility lost all of its customers and had no orders after April. Cleveland Cliffs said the 900 employees will be allowed to relocate to another facility or will receive severance packages.

Reactions. “It changes the entire town, but then it spreads out to a much larger group,” said Glyptis, referring to the lack of domestic steel posing a national security threat. “(The decision) is not fair to Weirton, its employees, to their families, to the city, valley, state or to the country.”

Glyptis said the Steelworkers Union is currently gathering support to appeal the decision, even though ITC rulings have rarely been successfully repealed.

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin railed against the ITC for its decision, saying it “(turned) a blind eye to nearly 1,000 hard-working employees right here in West Virginia in favor of illegally dumped and subsidized imports.” Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown also commented on the closure, noting the impact it would have on Ohioans, as many steelworkers from Ohio come to Weirton.

Meanwhile, the Consumers Brand Association, a U.S.-based wide trade association for manufacturers of consumer packaged goods, praised the ITC’s ruling. If the Cleveland Cliff tariffs were implemented, nearly 40,000 manufacturing jobs would be at risk and consumer prices for canned goods would rise to 30%, said the CBA.

History. For Weirton steelworkers, the decision signifies a lost war, one they have been fighting for decades. After World War II, many foreign countries started rebuilding their manufacturing sectors using newer technology that required less labor and energy. Multiple

recessions in the late 70s and 80s’ also led to production and job cuts.

In turn, U.S. manufacturers started buying foreign steel in the 70s because of the cheaper cost compared to American steel. China, specifically, has increased its steel production by 12-fold in the past 25 years and is now the global leader in steel production. Steelworker unions blame the U.S. steel industry’s issues on the cheap price of Chinese steel.

Tariffs. In the 80s, steelworkers’ unions started calling on the government to enforce tariffs on foreign steel coming from China and South Korea.

In March 2018, President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on foreign-made steel to revitalize the U.S. steel industry.

The tariffs brought back some jobs in the steel industry, however, the tariff negatively impacted other U.S. manufacturing sectors that rely on steel like the U.S. automobile industry.

A study released in December 2019 by the Federal Reserve Board estimated that a total of 75,000 jobs had been lost in the U.S. manufacturing industry since the start of the tariff. Changes in the tariff have since occurred, but there is still a 25% tariff on Chinese imports of steel.

Domestic steel companies are still struggling, though. In December, U.S. Steel, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, announced it would sell the company to Japan-based company Nippon Steel. And now, Clevelands Cliff is closing its Weirton facility. The closure marks the end of 114 years of steel production in Weirton.

(Reporter Liz Partsch can be reached at epartsch@farmanddairy.com or 330-3373419.)

Auctioneer remembered for passion, service to community

Allen graduated from Conneaut High School in 1972 and graduated from Reppert School of Auctioneering in 1976. He apprenticed under auctioneer Earl Nicolls and went into business with Earl’s nephew, Bruce Nicolls, before breaking off to start C. Sherman Allen, Auctioneer and Associates in 1989.

Dairy. Allen took over his grandfather’s farm and ran it in partnership with his brother, Leslie. The brothers hired Campbell in 1982 to run the daily operations of the dairy farm, where they milked a mixed herd of about 110-120 Holsteins and Ayrshires. Their grandfather built one of the first sawtooth milking parlors in the country, Campbell said. The family sold the milking herd in 2022.

Allen might not have been milking cows every day at the family farm, but he was a vocal advocate for the dairy industry.

He made bumper stickers reading “MILK 97% FAT FREE” that he would hand out to people to promote whole milk. He had signs reading the same thing in his yard. Allen made sure there was milk to drink at family gatherings, whether it be a summer picnic or Thanksgiving dinner, his sisters said.

“When he felt that he was right about something, he was very passionate about sticking to his guns to see it through,” Rader said.

Passion. This same passion is what drove Allen to become involved in numerous industry organizations and community groups. It’s what led him to run for Crawford County commissioner. He served two terms, from 2008 to 2015.

“He was a very driven person. I think his mind went 23 hours out of a 24-hour day,” Campbell said.

Sometimes he could ruffle feathers, which is bound to happen to any person who is involved at so many levels of public life. He could be demanding. At his auctions, he wanted things to be done a certain way. The details mattered.

“He was looking out for the seller,” Campbell said. “He wanted to get them the best price.”

When he faced health issues recently, he had a hard time asking for help, Campbell said. But he always made sure to say thank you. A simple thank you was all that he expected in return when he helped someone else.

The fair. Much of Allen’s time and efforts went into the Crawford County Fair, where he first showed hogs as a boy. He would eventually become the chairman of the 4-H and Open Swine Department. He served as a member of the Fair Board since 1992.

He volunteered for years as an auctioneer for the fair’s junior livestock sale and became a favorite of the junior exhibitors, Tau said.

“The kids were always asking, ‘Who is going to sell my animal?’ They wanted Sherman to be the auctioneer when their animals were sold,” Tau said. “He’s pretty flashy when he’s up on the auction block and he knows everybody under the sun.”

One of his passion projects was to get a new livestock complex built at the Crawford County Fairgrounds, Tau said. Using his many community connections and down-home charisma, he sold many sponsorships and advertisements to help fund the project.

He loved the fair so much that he became the first person to get married there. Rader said his family was convinced Sherman would be a lifelong bachelor, but he married Arvilla Baird on Aug. 22, 2010, in a ceremony held in the Youth Show Arena before an audience of nearly

600 people.

The two graduated from high school together. They rekindled a relationship after Allen was elected county commissioner and would make regular visits to the county clerk’s office, where Arvilla worked.

He got married wearing his signature orange blazer, suspenders and a matching tie. He was also buried in his orange jacket and suspenders, Campbell said.

The color orange came to rep-

resent Allen’s auction business (his signs were orange and black) but it also became part of his personal brand. Orange wasn’t even his favorite color, his sisters said. He just knew he needed a flashy color on his signs to attract attention.

“He kept life interesting,” Campbell said. “He will not be replaced, I know that for sure.”

(Editor Rachel Wagoner can be reached at 724-201-1544 or rachel@farmanddairy.com.)

For questions, contact Clarion CD at 814-393-6147, or Jefferson CD at 814-849-7463.

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C. Sherman Allen married Arvilla Baird on Aug. 22, 2010, in a ceremony held at the Crawford County Fair. (Submitted photo)

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acres, Pennsylvania losing 220,000 acres and West Virginia losing 113,000 acres since 2017.

A bright spot in the 2022 census results was an increase in the number of young and beginning producers. The number of producers under age 35 increased by nearly 4% in 2022 from five years ago, jumping from 285,434 in 2017 to 296,480 in 2022. Young producers made up about 9% of all producers in 2022.

There were just over 1 million beginning farmers with 10 or fewer years of experience in 2022 an increase of 11% from 2017.

Consolidation. U.S. farms and ranches produced $543 billion in agricultural products, up from $389 billion in 2017. Even with production expenses growing by 30%, U.S. farms overall had a net cash income of $152 billion in 2022.

in sales increased by 40% in 2022. These farms sold more than threequarters of all agricultural products, made up 6% of all farms and operated 31% of the farmland in the country.

Farms with less than $100,000 in sales, which make up about 80% of American farms, dropped by 9%.

The Census of Agriculture, first held in 1840, is conducted every five years to gather thousands of data points about domestic agricultural operations.

A farm is defined, by the census, as any place from which $1,000 or more agricultural products were produced and sold. In 1850, when there were only 31 states and four territories, there were 1.4 million farms. The number of farms in the U.S. peaked in 1935, with 6.8 million farms.

The Ag Census results renewed calls from farm groups for Congress to pass a new farm bill. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said the latest census numbers “put in black and white the warning our members have been expressing

“Increased regulations, rising supply costs, lack of available labor and weather disasters have all squeezed farmers to the point that many of them find it impossible to remain economically sustainable,”

The average size of a U.S. farm in 2022 was 463 acres, up from 441 acres in

The average age of American farmers crept up to 58.1 in 2022. The average age has been increasing over the years — 57.5 in 2017 and 56.3 in 2012 — but the USDA noted this was a smaller increase than between previous censuses.

The number of male and female producers is about the same, with about 2.1 million men and 1.2 million women, or 64% to 36%.

(Editor Rachel Wagoner can be reached at 724-201-1544 or rachel@farmand-

Farm Bureau names Farm Dog of the Year

SALT LAKE CITY — The winner of the 2024 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award is Skippy, owned by Georgia Farm Bureau members Donald and Laura Adams. American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Nestlé Purina PetCare, recognized Skippy, three regional runners-up and a People’s Choice Pup at its convention on Jan. 21.

The contest celebrates farm dogs that work alongside farmers and ranchers as they sustainably produce nutritious food for families and their pets across America.

Skippy, the grand prize winner of the 2024 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award, is a 4-yearold mixed breed with Border Collie, Australian Shepherd and Catahoula hound in her lineage. She has been with the Adams for about two years. Working livestock — helping move beef cattle where they need to go — is Skippy’s primary role on the farm.

“Skippy’s a partner, she’s a pet and she helps us with the cattle every day,” Donald Adams said.

That assistance was necessary after he was injured on the farm in 2019 – paralyzed from the neck down – and faced a long road to recovery. “Being able to keep the cows and having something for me to live for every day…she has contributed to that immensely,” he said.

“Skippy and Donald had an instant bond from day one,” Laura Adams said. “Getting a farm dog changed our lives.” They received Skippy from P.H.A.R.M Dog USA, which supports farmers and farm family members with physical, cognitive or illness-related disabilities.

Purina donated prizes for the contest again this year. This included $5,000 in prize money, a trophy plate, a year’s supply of Pro-Plan dog food and other Purina products for Skippy.

Runners-up. Three regional runners-up in the contest will each receive $1,000 in prize money, a trophy plate and Purina products.

The runners-up include Meg, owned by Michelle Wilfong, West Virginia member (Northeast region); Cinco, owned by Caleb and Samantha Smith, Utah members (Western region); and Fancy, owned by Miles Bailey, Missouri member (Midwest region).

A panel of judges with expertise in the pet care industry, veterinary medicine and communications reviewed more than 100 nominations to select the 2024 Farm Dog of the Year.

Judging criteria included the dog’s helpfulness to the farmer and his/her family, playfulness and their role in making life better on and off the farm. Farm Bureau members submitted written responses to questions, photos and video clips to nominate their dogs for Farm Dog of the Year.

People’s Choice. More than 100,000 people voted online in the People’s Choice Pup part of the competition. Casper, owned by Georgia Farm Bureau member John Wierwille, was named People’s Choice Pup. Casper, a Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dog, made the national news in 2022 after defending his flock of sheep from a pack of coyotes.

Casper receives a trophy plate and Purina products. A $1,000 cash prize will be directly donated to Atlanta-based LifeLine Animal Project at the request of Wierwille. LifeLine cared for Casper after he was injured by coyotes while protecting his flock of sheep.

Four other dogs were contenders for People’s Choice Pup: runnerup Cinco, owned by Utah members Caleb and Samantha Smith; Trip, owned by Ohio member Loralynn Kadell; Margo, owned by Indiana member Rachel Hyde; and Morgan, owned by Idaho member Megan Stark.

The winner of the 2024 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award is Skippy, owned by Georgia Farm Bureau members Donald and Laura Adams. (Jason Whalen, Fauna Creative photo)

High tunnel workshop will be March 7

The workshop will feature infor-

managing

and weed management in high tunnels.

Areas

The workshop will be hosted by Gary Gao, Logan Minter and Wenjing Guan. Early registration is $25. After Feb. 29, registration will be $35. Go to go.osu.edu/htworkshop to register for the event.

WOOSTER,

Ohio State University Extension - Wayne County is presenting the Commodity Marketing Strategies program to sharpen participant’s skills for pricing their grain, beef cattle and milk.

The program will be Feb. 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Buckeye Ag Museum, 877 W. Old Lincoln Way. The cost is $20. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.

The program will cover developing a marketing plan, budgets and breakevens, futures and options contract pricing strategies for cattle, cow crops and milk and the strategic use of insurance products.

For more information, visit wayne.osu.edu or to register, call 330-264-8722.

4-H news

YELLOW CREEK TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Kindle C.R.E.W. 4-H Club of Columbiana County is already kindling the fire of community service in its first month. With love and crafty hands, the members of the club made 87 valentines and visited the seniors of Crossroads at Beaver Creek. They handed out cards and drawings and engaged in genuine, heart-felted involvement. There were smiles, words of love, hugs, conversations, respect and sweetness. Additionally, they got to talk with two former 4-H members living in the facilities.

The brand new Kindle C.R.E.W (C: Children, R: Ready, E: Equipped, W: Willing) 4-H Club is excited about all the possibilities to serve, learn, inspire leadership, have fun, make friends and share what they can spark into the community through their 4-H experience.

Southwest Pennsylvania Regional Dairy Day slated for March 7

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State University’s annual Southwest Pennsylvania Regional Dairy Day is set to take place on March 7 at the West Overton Village where dairy producers will get to hear industry experts talk about successful silage and raising dairy calves.

The program will feature a presentation from Robert Van Saun, an extension veterinarian and professor of veterinary science at PSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences, who will talk about the potential impacts of silage and baleage on animal health. Afterward, a panel of producers will discuss ways to have success with silage.

In the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to attend two sessions. The first will be hosted by Guojie Wang, a forage extension specialist and assistant professor of forage crop systems in the college’s Department of Plant Science, and Kasey Hower, a dairy extension educator. Wang will discuss silage inoculants and preservatives while Hower will talk about best management practices for high-quality forage.

The second will feature Melissa Canton, an assistant professor in precision dairy science in the Department of Animal Science, and Nathan Upah, a ruminant technical leader at TechMix Inc. Canton will highlight ways to socially raise calves and Upah will discuss calf health, specifically scours.

In addition to the presentations, the event will have a trade show, where participants will have the opportunity to interact with exhibitors. PSU organized the workshop in collaboration with agribusiness sponsors, which will allow dairy producers to attend the workshop for free with a lunch provided.

The program starts at 8:45 p.m. and lasts until 3 p.m. Preregistering before Feb. 27 is recommended. For more information, visit extension. psu.edu/swdairyday2024.

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Kindle C.R.E.W. 4-H Club of Columbiana County recently visited with residents at Crossroads at Beaver Creek. (Submitted photo)

First colostrum meal is vital for calf health and survival

Gustavo Schuenemann

Answers from Dairy Excel

Colostrum intake is perhaps the single most important meal in a newborn calf’s life. Beef and dairy calves are born without immunity and the first colostrum meal right after birth provides the protection, immunoglobulins — IgG — and other vital nutrients needed to survive and grow.

140°F for 60 minutes. The proper refrigeration temperature is 40°F and could be stored frozen at -4°F using 2.5 gallon bag containers to ensure a quick thaw-out process.

Colostrum should be thawed out at 104°F and fed right away at 101-104°F. Daily cleaning and sanitation of buckets, bottles, nipples and esophageal tubes are equally important. Why is hygiene so important? Because feeding newborn calves with contaminated colostrum, E. coli and other pathogens, is directly associated with increased calf mortality. Here are five steps for cleaning and sanitation:

sure washers should not be used as Salmonella and other pathogens can be aerosolized and transmitted to people and animals. The maternity should provide a thermoneutral, clean and dry environment.

How much colostrum should newborn calves be fed? As a rule of thumb, newborn calves should be fed 10-12% of their birth body weight, BW. For instance, an 80-pound calf would need to be fed one to 1.2 gallons of quality colostrum.

In cattle, colostrum production begins several weeks before calving, and its composition, e.g., IgG, is influenced by the feeding, environment and management practices used for dry cows. Below are a few practical steps when it comes to harvesting and feeding quality colostrum.

• Rinse the bucket/bottle/ nipple/tube with cool water, about 90˚F.

• Soak in hot water, 140°F with 1% chlorinated alkaline detergent.

• Wash with hot water, 145°F. Use a brush to break up fat particles from colostrum and/or milk.

Keep an eye on hygiene and cleanliness. Using the same protocol for milking, sanitizing the cow’s udder and teats reduces bacterial contamination while stimulating colostrum let-downs. When pasteurizing colostrum, it should be performed at

• Rinse with cold water.

• Disinfect following directions for commercial disinfectant and allow feeding equipment to dry thoroughly.

Avoid using the pressure washer when sanitizing the maternity. Pres-

What is the appropriate timing for colostrum harvesting? The first one to two hours after calving would provide optimum colostrum volume and quality, in terms of IgG concentration. For Holsteins, colostrum yield at first milking should be at least one gallon for first-calf heifers, and two gallons for multiparous cows. For Jerseys, colostrum yield at first milking should be at least one gallon for first-calf heifers and 1.2 gallons for multiparous cows.

When colostrum volume is lower than expected at first milking, wait four more hours and repeat milking. Animal handling and positive animal-people interactions — being calm and patient — promote the letdown process and increase the colostrum volume harvested.

Do cows recognize an aversive handler? Yes, and this interferes with oxytocin release. Is milk or colostrum yield reduced with an aversive handler? Yes, by three to four pounds per milking.

How soon after birth should colostrum be fed to newborn calves? Keep in mind that absorption of IgG at the calf’s intestinal level decreases by 3.7 percentage points for every hour after birth. Therefore, the first colostrum meal should be fed within one hour of birth.

• 1st feeding (8% calf BW): ~0.84 gallons within one hour of birth.

• 2nd feeding (4% calf BW): ~0.4 gallons at six hours after administration of first meal.

What is the optimum colostrum quality for newborn calves? Colostrum quality is determined by the IgG concentration and bacterial contamination. Newborn calves should be fed colostrum with IgG concentration >50 mg/mL IgG or ≥23% Brix. Under field conditions, this could be accomplished by using a digital refractometer, Brix, to determine the concentration of IgG.

To avoid variation in Brix values, both colostrum samples and digital refractometer should be at 68°F. What is the effect of extending colostrum feeding? New studies have shown that feeding 100% colostrum on day one, followed by feeding a 50/50 milk with colostrum blend for days two and three and then from days four through 15 feeding a blend of 90% milk and 10% colostrum promotes calf health and growth.

About 50% of fetal growth occurs during the last 60 days of gestation; therefore, the dry cow period is critical for the survival, health and growth of newborn calves. The first colostrum meal, which is required for calf survival and health, is influenced by adequate dry cow management and housing, careful animal handling and hygiene practices. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Please have this discussion with your veterinarian and nutritionist. These little details make the difference at the end of the day.

(Gustavo M. Schuenemann, DVM, MS, Ph.D., specializes in dairy issues for Ohio State University Extension and is also an associate professor with Ohio State’s Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Contact him at schuenemann.5@osu.edu.)

FFA news

HOWARD, Ohio — East Knox FFA members recently elected new officers for the 2024-2025 FFA year. They are President Dylan Springer, Vice President Hayden Baker, Secretary Mackenzie Wilson, Treasurer Blake Elliott, Reporter Aiden Kapper, Sentinel Quentin White, Student Advisor Braylon Evans, Historian Kylie Griffith, Parliamentarian Miranda Fawcett and Chaplain Will Stokes. They will take over the duties of their office at the March FFA meeting.

Pictured (left to right) in the front row are Braylon Evans, Hayden Baker, Dylan Springer, Blake Elliott and Aiden Kapper, and in the back row are Quentin White, Mackenzie Wuilson, Will Stokes, Kylie Griffith and Miranda Fawcett. (Submitted photo)

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Little Beaver Creek celebrates

50 years of Wild River designation

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These conservation easements along with other practices have done wonders for the local wildlife. Presently, there are 63 fish species, 49 mammals, 140 birds and 46 reptile and amphibian species that have been documented. A point of pride for Little Beaver Creek is that we are home to the largest population of the endangered Eastern hellbender in Ohio.

Looking ahead. Though the wild and scenic river designation has aided in the good health of Little Beaver Creek, increasingly mild winters and scorching summers highlight the need for continued conservation practices both on an individual and group scale. It’s hard to know where to start, but the easiest way to learn how you can protect your area’s waterways is to get outdoors. Visit your area’s natural preserves, parks, and waterways.

Throughout Little Beaver Creek there are many opportunities to get outdoors: hiking, kayaking and fishing. If you don’t want to go alone, the ODNR, Beaver Creek State Park and Guilford Lake State Park host familyfriendly educational outdoor events throughout the year. If you want to help monitor our watershed, more information can be found on ODNR’s website where they provide information on training and equipment.

If you live in Columbiana County and have questions or concerns about what you can do to help the Little Beaver Creek Watershed, visit our office, located at 1834-B S. Lincoln Ave., Salem, or call 330-277-2976.

(McKinsie Klim is the Little Beaver Creek Watershed Coordinator for the Columbiana County Soil and Water Conservation District. She can be reached at mckinsie.klim@ oh.nacdnet.net or 330-277-2976.)

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Working, not working

My kids are used to seeing me tapping away at my computer keyboard. When they were tiny it didn’t mean much to them, but now they understand that writing is my job, and when I am on the computer, I am often working on a column. It was an amazing shift when recently the sight of me typing caused them to stop mid-shout (“Maaaa–!”), turn and go ask their Dad for help instead.

The other day, I was sitting in the den staring at my laptop’s screen when my daughter quietly walked up beside me. I had intended to begin working on this very column, but I was tired, uninspired and had started researching heritage chicken breeds instead, because, well, that’s the kind of thing I do when I am a little grumpy and avoiding work.

“Mama!” my daughter gasped indignantly from just behind my shoulder, “you aren’t writing your column, you are looking at chickens!”

“Weeeeelllll… maybe this is for my column,” I said slyly. “Maybe I am writing about chickens,” which, I reasoned silently, was actually a good

idea seeing as I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about. Writing about spring and baby chicks was as close to spring and baby chicks as I was going to get for a few more months.

“Mama,” my daughter said, glaring at me through squinted eyes, “looking at chickens is NOT writing.”

She had me there, so I switched tactics. “What do you think of these?” I asked next. “Do you think we should get some?” I said, pointing to the fluffy-headed Crevecoeur hen I was perusing.

“No! Too creepy!” she exclaimed as she tucked up her knees to perch beside me. I could see what she was saying as we watched a closeup video of a flock of Crevecoeurs hunting and pecking, their showy feathered hairdos jerking and fluttering with each darting head motion. The resemblance between these chickens and tiny dinosaurs was uncanny. Their elaborate, extra-fluffy feathers seemed to accentuate their reptilian qualities by somehow making them look like two-legged lizards in shoddy disguises.

Just then my son walked in, no doubt drawn by the telepathic knowledge that his sister was getting screen time when he wasn’t. “What are you doing?” he asked, sitting down on the chair’s other arm. He immediately started laughing with glee at the sight of the wacky chickens in the video.

“What do you think of these hens?” I asked him.

“I love them!” he replied, still laughing.

“I think they are too weird.” my daughter said stoutly, leaning back, arms crossed.

“How about these?” I asked, toggling back to Buckeye, a much more traditional-looking chicken, and

the other breed I had been reading about.

“Yes!” she exclaimed. “Those are the ones I liked!”

How convenient, I thought, grinning to myself since those were the two heritage breeds listed as endangered by the Livestock Conservancy that also happened to be available at a small family-run hatchery only a few hours away. I’d already decided chickens would make a fabulous 4-H project, and raising an endangered breed would be a good social service project. My plan was to choose just one breed, but maybe each kid having their own wasn’t such a bad idea. The little red barn and barnyard behind our new house could easily be equipped with two different chicken pens.

Suddenly, my daughter remembered how we’d all ended up sitting crowded in a pile looking at rare breed hens in the first place, and leaned across me to address her brother: “Mama is supposed to be writing her column, and instead she is looking at chickens!”

Her brother immediately started laughing again. “Mama!” he shouted, his voice full of jolly accusations.

I started laughing too. “Well, now I do have a column to work on. You both helped me, and it’s already finished — I just have to write it. And it IS about chickens, by the way,” I said.

Both kids looked at me quizzically. I just smiled, shooed them away and got to work writing this.

(Eliza Blue is a shepherd, folk musician and writer residing in western South Dakota. In addition to writing her weekly column, “Little Pasture on the Prairie,” she writes and produces audio postcards from her ranch and just released her first book, “Accidental Rancher.” She also has a weekly show, “Live from the Home Farm,” that broadcasts on social media every Saturday night from her ranch.)

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God bless politicians and voters

Rev. Eldon Trubee

Like as a Fire

Luke 17:20-21.

And when [Jesus] was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, “The kingdom of God cometh not with observation. Neither shall they say, “Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.”

John 18:36.

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now is my kingdom not from thence.”

Romans 13:1-7

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God, and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For the rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power?

Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain, for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. For, this cause pay ye tribute also; for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

POLITICIANS AND VOTERS

The late Dick Steimel, Millersburg’s Ford dealership owner, warned me, “There’s a tiny bit of larceny in politicians and car salesmen.” His point was that people in both professions are honest; however, one has to stretch a bit to get a vote, and the other has to stretch a bit to make a buck. So let’s be

aware and help them to be honest by asking questions about what they are attempting to sell us.

We are blessed to live in a democratic republic that espouses a representative government elected by its citizenry. This two-party system, with an occasional third or fourth added, gives us choices of candidates with differing views and proposed policies to promote them.

This variety and the politicians who represent it is a reminder that no single group has all the perfect answers to all of the challenges and needs confronting our nation. One famous legislator whose name I forget said, “A good, conscientious legislator makes everyone mad at one time or another.”

Maybe we should find a soft spot in our hearts for politicians, both those running for office and those who promote and support them. We have heard a lot about the gaffs and mistakes they make: forgotten names, misplaced places where they are speaking and stumbles both physical and mental They have a lot of territory to cover and a lot of different people with different concerns to address.

The late Senator John McClellan from Arkansas during the 1930s faced an opponent who blamed everything that could possibly be wrong in that state on McClellan. He paused to pour a glass of water. Smiling to his listeners, he missed his glass and accidentally emptied the pitcher on a whitehaired grandmother in a wheelchair.

McClallan arose asking, “Do you want a senator who’s too dumb to pour water in a glass?” McClellan won. Bad stuff can happen under pressure.

Politicians are blamed for things over which they have absolutely no control. Joe Creason, the retired columnist for the Louisville Courier Journal, offered two examples. When asked to support a Democrat for sheriff, an elderly gent replied, “I never voted for but one Democrat in my whole life and, by [George], that year the corn never got knee high and turned yaller as a pumpkin!” The other story involved a voter who encountered a candidate who wanted him to change parties. The voter replied, “I voted for a Republican one 40 years ago and my coffee hasn’t tasted the same since.”

Then there are politicians who make promises they can’t keep or mix up words that leave the wrong intended meanings. Creason shared this example from a candidate’s handbill. “I have made no wild promises except one — honest government.” Hmm.

We must also be wary of dirty tricks that are afoot. When Richard Nixon first ran for president on the Republican ticket, a group of young undercover Democrats, pretending to be Nixon supporters, enlisted some obviously pregnant Republican women to get out the young mothers’ vote. They carried signs proclaiming “Nixon’s the One!” Make of that what you will.

This election year is shaping up to be a rough and tumble affair withmany serious issues confronting a seriously divided nation. A little humor seems fitting to remind us we might take our civic responsibilities seriously, while not taking ourselves too seriously.

We might be wise to consider the above Bible passages to guide us in our secular political decisions. Paul’s letter to the church in Rome reminds us that government is a gift from God. Though not perfect, the Roman government of Paul’s day provided justice, good laws, safe travel, protection and freedom for its citizens. Verse seven reminds us that good authorities do God’s work.

In our nation, we choose our authorities. So we must choose wisely, weighing issues, leaders’ capabilities and integrity, while looking beyond our personal wants and toward the good of a nation for the longer term.

Jesus tells Pilate and us in John 18:36 that his kingdom does not belong in this world. It is not human creation. It is of God’s creation which is perfect in its goodness, love, power and justice. To be in that kingdom, one is under God’s guidance.

In Luke 17:20-21, Jesus tells some Pharisees and us that the kingdom of God is within us. It is to guide us through our lives in this world and its joys and challenges, its truths and llies, its goodness and evil.

No matter how we choose to vote, we are urged in Scripture to seek God’s guidance in making our choices. Whatever our political persuasions may be, let’s exercise the right to vote, asking God to guide us. While we are at it, let’s pray for our politicians: for their integrity, courage, peace of mind and God’s guiding presence.

Will Rogers, the cowboy philosopher of the early 1900s, remarked, “Bad politicians are made by all the good people who don’t vote.”

God, may we be thankful for our nation and the freedom to vote. may we exercise that right, asking for your guidance in our choices and for those who run for office. Amen.

Meditation from the Upper Room

The people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large. We even saw descendants of Anak there.

— Numbers 13:28 (NIV)

GIANTS IN THE LAND

When the spies Moses sent to the land of Canaan returned and gave their report, they had both good and bad news. They reported that the land truly flowed with milk and honey, and they brought fruit back with them. However, they also reported that the

people living there were powerful, the cities were fortified and very large, and they saw descendants of Anak there.

The descendants of Anak were giants. They are described in Deuteronomy 9:2: “These people are large and tall — they are the Anakim. You know and have heard what people say: ‘Who can stand up to the Anakim?’” (CEB).

Today we face our own giants. Although they look different from those described in Canaan, they instill fear in our lives. These fears can cause us to

freeze up and stop trying to achieve our goals. But as giants appear in our lives, seemingly blocking the path toward our goals, we should not fear them. God is with us every step of the way and will fulfill every promise God has made to us.

TODAY’S PRAYER

Loving Father, thank you for keeping your promise to be with us today and every day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

— H. S. Radebe, South Africa

Your one sermon

Rev. Stephen Broache

“For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man out of his good treasure brings forth good…” Jesus in Matthew 12.34-35

“And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher?” Romans 10.14

Have you ever heard that everyone has a sermon that they could deliver? I think that’s true, that everyone has one subject they have experienced, gained knowledge about, applied to their faith and life and thus could “preach” about. What’s yours? What’s your passionate moral/biblical/theological homiletic discourse?

I enjoy reading classic sermons: the language, the nuance, the colloquial metaphors. If only I could get excited like that! Perhaps you remember the required high school English assignment, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards. “A foot about to slip on the edge of the precipice of hell”, and other grisly descriptions of the dangers of an unfaithful life have moved hearers since July 8, 1741.

And my most recent discovery is a famous sermon by evangelist Billy Sunday titled “Booze” or “Get on the Water Wagon.” It is reported that he preached this

sermon at least once a week over 30 years in the early 1900s. It was his one sermon. In his text, he describes Jesus as the “revenooer” who closes down the stills and hauls the sinners in, finally releasing those who were boozed up from the tyranny of alcohol. He preaches:

“The saloon is the sum of all villainies. It is worse than war or pestilence. It is the crime of crimes… to license such an incarnate fiend of hell is the dirtiest, low-down… business on top of this old earth.”

And his final paragraph:

“By the mercy of God, which has given to you the unshaken and unshakable confidence of her you love. I beseech you to make a fight for the women who wait until the saloons spew out the husbands and their sons, and send them home, maudlin, brutish, devilish, stinking, bleary-eyed, bloated-faced drunkards.”

He could turn a phrase! And did you notice he was against drinking alcoholic beverages? He was considered one of the driving forces for prohibition in our country when alcohol sales were forbidden. Many times the saloons would be empty and/or shuttered after he left town. He was a believer, heavily influenced by his own poverty and early ministerial work at the Chicago YMCA with the down-and-out.

So what moves you to stratospheric prose? Is there an event or circumstance or time in your life that touches an inner nerve? What do you believe in enough to “preach it, brother” (or sister)? Maybe that’s the key to life, to find your passion, to know what moves you enough that you have to share its’ goodness with others. Find it. Write it. Live it. Preach it. Prayer: Lord, from the abundance of my heart may words that inspire, encourage and uplift be heard. Amen.

Look to this day

Look to this day, for it is life, the very breath of life. In its brief course lie all the realities of your existence; the bliss of growth, the glory of action, the splendor of beauty. For yesterday is only a dream, and tomorrow is but a vision. But today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day.

— Kālidāsa, Ancient Sanskrit

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Soybean Board recently appointed Marin MacNamara, Kaycee Stephens and Adam Schettler to its board. In their new positions, they will work with other board members to administer the soybean checkoff on behalf of Pennsylvania soybean growers.

MacNamara has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada as well as a master’s degree in agricultural management from Lincoln University in New Zealand. She previously worked in Canada, the western U.S. and New Zealand, focusing on crop research and agronomy. Currently, she is working in the agricultural finance field. Additionally, MacNamara serves as the Women’s Leadership Chair for the Fayette County Farm Bureau. She and her husband operate a first-generation, 2,000-acre farm growing soybeans, corn, winter wheat and hay in Fayette and Westmoreland Counties, as well as raise sheep and beef cows. They also have a custom spraying business.

Stephens obtained a bachelor’s in agricultural sciences with a minor in agronomy from Penn State University. She currently works as a territory manager for Corteva Agrisciences in Pennsylvania and western Maryland. Stephens and her husband run a small grain operation in Centre

County where they rotate corn, soybeans and wheat.

Schettler has a bachelor’s in agricultural systems management with a minor in agronomy from Penn State. He is a certified crop advisor at Centerra Co-Op in Volant, Pennsylvania. Schettler and his wife own a farm in Connoquenessing, Butler County, growing corn, soybeans, wheat and pumpkins.

WILBERFORCE, Ohio — Central State University recently named Morakinyo A.O. Kuti its 10th president. His appointment marks a new era of research and innovation for the institution. With an educational background in finance and public policy, Kuti brings a unique perspective to his role as the new president of Central State University. He has extensive experience and is well-equipped to lead the university’s mission of providing quality education and opportunities to underrepresented students.

As an 1890 Land-Grant Institution, Central State is dedicated to educating and empowering students in the agricultural and food science fields. Kuti has shown his dedication to this mission through his fundraising efforts, which have been used to strengthen infrastructure and support faculty research. Additionally, his programs have provided scholarships and experiential learning op-

portunities for students.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Wheat Growers recently presented U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson with its 2023 Wheat Leader of the Year Award for his work as chair of the House Agriculture Committee. NAWG President and Oregon wheat farmer, Brent Cheyne, gave the award to Thompson during his most recent visit to Washington, D.C.

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MEDINA, Ohio — U.S. Rep. Max Miller was recently presented with the Guardian of Corn & Wheat Award at the annual Celebration of Corn & Wheat in Bucyrus, Ohio to recognize his unwavering advocacy for Ohio grain farmers.

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Cliff Lane, of the McKean County County Conservation District in Pennsylvania, recently received the National Conservation District Employees Association’s Outstanding Conservation District Board Member Award from the National Association of Conservation Districts at at its 78th annual meeting. Lane’s work has transformed districts and inspired change over the last 20 years.

Nitrogen management for annual cereal grain forages

Jason Hartschuh

All About Grazing

Nitrogen management of winter wheat, rye, triticale and barley grown for forage is a critical component of both yield and quality. While February is a little early to be applying nitrogen fertilizer, now is the time to plan for spring green-up.

When making decisions about nitrogen needs and timing, you need to consider about your field’s manure history and if you applied fall nitrogen.

Fall application. Fall nitrogen applications of manure or commercial fertilizer have been the greatest driver of yield in our last two years of research on cereal rye. Fall nitrogen applications increased tillering, as the primary driver of yield. In a project that is currently growing, we found a significantly different amount of tilling and ground cover from cereal rye when 30 pounds of fall nitrogen was applied compared to no nitrogen.

Tilling increased through 60 pounds of fall nitrogen with no ad-

ditional tillering at rates over 60 pounds of nitrogen. While this is the first year of this project the goal is to use precision agriculture tools such as NDVI or canopeo to assess cereal grain nitrogen needs in the spring after manure applications. In 2022 increased tillering raised yields by 0.3 tons of dry matter per acre while our 2023 crop saw a 1.5 tons per acre increase in dry matter. The 2022 crop had below-average yields across all treatments.

Spring application. If you didn’t apply nitrogen in the fall, an early spring nitrogen application at dormancy break can still increase tillering and yield. Each species will begin breaking dormancy at different times with cereal rye and triticale greening up first and wheat and barley being much slower. With the warm temperatures the last several weeks, some fields are already breaking dormancy.

When a spring nitrogen application is used to increase tillering, it may be beneficial to use a split application approach. If all your nitrogen is applied at green-up it is susceptible to losses through leaching for many weeks before the plant will utilize all

the nitrogen you applied. In a split application approach for low tilling, 20-30 pounds of nitrogen would be applied at green up when the ground is not frozen so that the nitrogen can move into the soil and be utilized by the crop.

The second application of a split application approach or the only spring application of nitrogen if you already have good tilling should be applied just before your forage crop begins to joint. When scouting fields this can be identified by the crop becoming slightly rigid or erect, instead of floppy.

Identifying this stage correctly is critical so that the crop has time to utilize the nitrogen, creating protein before harvest. This nitrogen application can increase both yield and forage quality. If fields have a history of manure application greater than every other year a nitrogen rate of 50 pounds per acre usually has the greatest economic return.

When there is minimal history of manure applications higher rates may be beneficial. In the same trial as above in 2022 and 2023 we compared 50 and 70 pounds of spring nitrogen. In both years we had a significant increase in crude protein from the 20 additional pounds of nitrogen ranging from a 1-2% increase in crude protein. There was no yield increase in 2022 but a half-ton increase in 2023. In both years the cereal rye removed more nitrogen than was applied from 120-196 pounds of nitrogen removed. Creating an excellent nitrogen use efficiency.

We have also been researching if there is a benefit to a spring sulfur application. Sulfur is a critical element for plant growth and protein production. However, sulfur has to be a limiting nutrient for the application to increase yield or crude protein. While the amount of atmospheric sulfur deposition each year has been declining we are still receiving a significant amount of sulfur from this source, for most of our crops including winter annual forages.

When scouting forage growth stages also watch for weeds that may need controlled. Most weeds have minimal effect on these forages however cressleaf groundsel is a winter annual that is often present in no-till fields and is toxic to livestock.

(Jason Hartschuh is an agriculture and natural resources educator with the Ohio State University extension in Crawford County. He can be reached at hartschuh.11@osu. edu.)

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By Sjoerd Willem Duiker Pennsylvania State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Cool and muggy conditions make it extra important to pay attention to details for successful no-till planting. Problems one can run into include sidewall compaction and hairpinning of residue.

Here are a few tips to avoid problems and make the most of no-till planting:

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Over time, the soil in no-till becomes more forgiving due to higher soil organic matter content and soil tilth. This helps avoid smearing of soil in moist conditions. Therefore, use no-till continuously.

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Plant into soybean residue first. The soil under soybeans tends to have good tilth early but becomes hard later. Soil under soybean residue also tends to dry out before that under corn stover.

3. To improve soil tilth, use a cover crop. This also helps to avoid problems with soil smearing.

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Plant through standing (cover) crop residue. Mowing and shredding typically end up increasing planting problems because the residue is now loose and lying flat on the soil surface in different directions.

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Use planting green. If you still have the cover crop standing, it is now recommended to plant green into it instead of killing the cover and planting later. This is a change from our recommendations during dry spring conditions. The green cover will have transpired some soil water making it easier to plant through at this point.

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Make sure your planter is in good working order. Planter units are tight, double disk openers have the proper diameter and contact, seed firmers

are not overly worn, row cleaners and closing wheels are in good condition.

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Use residue cleaners to move crop residue out of the seed row. This is especially important if the residue is moist because of the increased risk of hairpinning.

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Either use no coulters to cut through residue and soil or use fluted (or turbo) coulters. Bubble coulters tend to cause more sidewall compaction and are not recommended in moist soil.

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Use se ed firmers to press the seed solidly into the bottom of the seed fur row. Good seed-tosoil contact is essential for optimal and uniform germination.

10.

Avoid packing the soil too much with depth gauge wheels Some depth gauge wheels have a depression next to the double disk openers to reduce the threat of soil compaction. Make sure the seed slot is closed properly.

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Avoid using cast iron or rubber closing wheels under high pressure to get the seed slot closed. Spiked, rippled or posi-close closing wheels are available that do not excessively pack the soil on top of the seed while still closing the seed slot.

12. While planting, monitor your planter’s performance regularly and don’t make the mistake to ‘mug in’ the crop. The seed slot might be closed now but when conditions turn dry could just crack open, exposing the seed to pests and the elements.

For more information and equipment pictures, check “Steps Toward a Successful Transition to No-Till” at https://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/PA/ uc192%5b1%5d.pdf.

Planter maintenance is essential for best no-till results

By Sjoerd Willem Duiker Pennsylvania State University

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Planter maintenance is especially essential for optimal no-till results. Although you may be able to get away with a poorly maintained planter in conventionally tilled soil, the same is not so in tough no-till conditions.

A no-till planter has to be able to plant through heavy crop residue, penetrate firm soil, open a perfect ‘V’ slot, place singulated seeds at equal distances and at a uniform depth, close the seed slot so seeds have proper seed-to-soil contact, not cause side-wall compaction and not excessively compact soil on top of the seed. All of these things must happen while driving 4 to 6 miles per hour, dropping 10 to 20 seeds per second.

Suboptimal planter performance results in irregular seed depth, seeds at the soil surface, open seed slots,

compacted soil on top of the seeds, hairpinning, sidewall compaction and skips, doubles and triples.

To avoid planting problems, first, check that your equipment is working properly and then regularly check planter performance in the field and change settings at planting time:

Meters

Dysfunctional metering units result in skips, doubles and triples. To guarantee optimal performance, take metering units apart every winter. Remove dirt and clean the hood with soapy water — no kerosene, diesel or oil should ever be used in metering units. Replace cracked plastic covers. Replace broken fingers in a fingerpickup meter. Use a feeler gauge to check tension on the fingers and then tighten them correctly. Check backplate and seed brushes for wear and replace as needed. The belt (in

No-till corn (Farm and Dairy file photo)

Planter maintenance is especially essential for optimal no-till results. (Penn State photo)

“Per nearly all Land Grant Colleges, insecticide has little to no benefit on soybeans. Insecticides harm beneficial insects, such as ground beetles which are a major predator of slugs, which has been our number one replant nemesis. So, Seed Genetics Direct has removed the neonicotinoid component from our seed treatment; replacing it with N-Force inoculant which benefits crop yields 70% of the time.” — Todd Jeffries, Vice President

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finger pick-up meters) should be flexible, not have cracks in it and should be clean. Clean with soapy water and let it dry before putting it back in.

When putting the metering unit back together, make sure the rubber belt is placed in the right direction. You can lubricate with graphite (NO OIL or WD-40).

It is recommended to take your finger pick-up metering unit to a dealer to have it calibrated every 100 to 150 acres or every 3 to 4 years. Take a bag of your own seed with you and give the correct speed at which you’ll be driving. If you have a vacuum or air meter, check that vacuum or air pressure is correct, check for leaks and wear on knock-off brushes and repair/replace as needed.

Planter unit

Accurate depth placement can be compromised if planter units are loose or wobbly. You should not be able to easily lift up a planter unit or move it sideways. Look across your planter units from the side. Are they all at the same height? If one unit is either up or down compared to the others, it needs work. A common problem is that some bolts are loose or additional bushings are needed. You also need to replace cracked or broken seed hoppers.

Seed opener disks

Seed opener disks need to have a minimum diameter (check the operator manual) or they will not place the seed at the appropriate depth. Seed opener disks also need to come together in the front (they should touch for 3 inches for old blades but only 1 to 1.5 inches on newer blades). Stick two business cards between the openers and move them as close together as possible to check this. If opener disks are worn too much you will get a ‘W’ shaped seed slot instead of the desired ‘V’ slot.

Seed tubes

The end of seed tubes may wear to the extent that they curl inwards, catching seeds. There is often a hook halfway up that can easily break off. Seedtube guards need to have their minimum width and be fastened correctly or damage to the seed tube is likely. Clean seed sensors if you have them.

Seed firmers

These help to press the seed down in the furrow, guaranteeing more accurate depth placement of the seeds. The tension can be adjusted with a bolt. If the seed firmers are worn too much, they need to be replaced.

Depth wheels

Depth wheels should run tight against disks. Change washers from inside to outside (or vice versa) of depth wheel if necessary. If this doesn’t resolve the problem, the depth wheel arm needs to be replaced.

Coulters

Check the diameter of the coulters and replace them if needed. You should adjust the depth setting of worn coulters that are still usable.

Row cleaners

Check for wear. Adjust to compensate for wear or replace if worn too much.

Closing wheels

Closing wheels need to have an intact spring and need to be checked for damage or wear. Bearings cannot be wobbly or too tight. The bottoms

Penn

Is it time to spray weeds?

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With the rather mild winter and several periods of abnormally high temperatures, some are wondering if it’s time to start spraying weeds. For most parts of the state, I think it is still too early to begin applying herbicides.

For the best activity, daytime temperatures need to be consistently above 50 F and nighttime temperatures should be above 40 F for several days.

Some of the weather forecasts for the next 10 days show overnight temperatures dropping into the 20s in most parts of the state. Furthermore, we typically don’t recommend applying herbicides immediately after a frost.

Also, since day length is still rather short, weeds are still not growing at full capacity. For optimum activity, the weeds need to be actively growing when a herbicide is applied.

Keep in mind, that herbicide activity will be slowed during this time of

year. Applications this early are not likely to effectively control dandelions or Canada thistle. These weeds would be more effectively controlled with a later spring application.

Also, winter annuals such as common chickweed, marestail and henbit tend to have growth spurts during these warm periods in the winter, so it might be useful to scout wheat fields to determine not only the height of the weeds but also the

growth stage of the crop. If both the weeds and crop are actively growing and the factors discussed above are met, then it might justify a herbicide application to control them.

And finally, scout alfalfa fields to determine its growth stage. Once the temperature rises and alfalfa starts breaking dormancy, it can quickly grow beyond the 2-inch stage to safely spray products like gramoxone and metribuzin.

Common chickweed growth in early spring. (Penn State Weed Science, Dwight Lingenfelter photo)

Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference set for March 12-13

KENTON, Ohio — The Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference will be held in person March 12 and March 13 at Ohio Northern University in Ada. The first day of this year’s conference will feature Alex Harrell, Soybean Yield Champion from southwest Georgia with a yield of 206 bushels per acre. His presentation has been made possible by sponsor Brandt Professional Agriculture.

Shawn Conley, extension soybean specialist, University of Wisconsin, will return and be paired with Alex Harrell and Laura Lindsey, Ohio State University Extension, during the Agronomic Crop Management session after lunch March 12. Conley is always one of the conference’s most popular speakers.

Paul Jasa, extension agricultural engineer, University of Nebraska, will return as another one of the main speakers, sponsored by Calmer Corn Heads; he will speak four times. Pioneer is sponsoring Nicolas Martin, University of Illinois, speaking on “Do Management Zones Increase Yields?”

With about 60 speakers total, CTC gives plenty of opportunities to gain valuable information. Also among the speakers are Barry Fisher, a soil health expert; Dan Quinn, Purdue University; Kevin Erb, University of Wisconsin; Bill Lehmkuhl, Precision Agri Services; Jane Fife, 3 Bar Biologics; Laura Johnson, Heidelberg University; Shawn Lucas, Kentucky State University; Terry Hofecker, Soil 1, and about 25 OSU extension educators and campus faculty.

Connect with other farmers and CCAs, experience new ideas and increase net income. Historically, over 800 individuals will attend each day of this two-day conference, making it the

largest agricultural meeting in northwestern Ohio. Plenty of CCA and CLM credits will be available. Take advantage of the opportunity to discuss one-on-one with speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and other participants. Bring a friend and/or family member.

The meeting and program have been developed by Ohio State University extension specialists along with agriculture and natural resources educators in local counties with assistance from local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Ohio Department of Agriculture and United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Farmers, consultants, industry representatives and government officials will meet each day to listen to university specialists, industry representatives and producers discuss new products and ideas for agriculture. Master Farmer Awards and the Ohio CCA of the Year will be announced.

Tuesday sessions will include Notill, Cover Crops and Soil Health; Nutrient Management; Agronomic Crop Management and Precision Ag & Technology. Wednesday sessions will include No-till, Cover Crops and Soil Health; Agronomic Crop Management; Water Quality; Climate, Carbon and Soil Health.

Registration is $100 at allenswcd. com/cttc/ and is a flat rate of $100 if postmarked by March 6. It is $150 beginning March 7 — this includes on-site registration. Registration will include access to all recorded presentations from April 15 to July 1, including CCA credits.

Crop consultants must register individually to receive CCA credits. For more information about the conference, go to ctc.osu.edu.

Virtual Crops Conference set for March 12

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension will hold a two-day virtual Crops Conference March 12 and March 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. to provide opportunities to earn pesticide credits and to learn about key current crop management issues.

Event Details. This two-day conference will feature specialists and Penn State Extension educators sharing agronomic insights from the previous growing season. Attendees can actively participate by submitting questions to presenters during the event.

Participants will learn about a disease year in review, pollinator and pesticide stewardship, soil-applied herbicide dynamics, drones and how they are used for applying pesticides, selecting farm machinery based on cost, field trials review of nitrogenfixing microbials in corn and how healthier soil creates healthier crops and, ultimately, healthier people.

Earn Credits. Credits are approved by the PDA and the CCA Board. To receive CCA Credits, participants must attend the live webinars. Only PDA Pesticide Credits will be available if viewing a recording.

Registration is required by March 12 to receive the link to access the webinars. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recordings. the cost is $10.

For more information and to register, visit extension.psu.edu/cropsconference.

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of rubber or cast-iron closing wheels need to be 1.5 to 2 inches apart. The closing wheel arm cannot have too much play. If so, bushings or the entire arm may need to be replaced.

Alignment

of coulters, opener disks and closing wheels

Take a rope and pull it straight from the front coulter to the closing wheels. The firming wheels, seed openers and coulters should all be in line. Closing wheels should not run on top of the seed furrow.

Insecticide boxes

The insecticide boxes should have no holes or cracks. Tubes should be blown out with air as well as the slot on the bottom of the meter.

Fertilizer unit

Fertilizer opener disks should have a minimum diameter (check manual). The bearings should not be wobbly or too tight. Hang a bucket below the tube of the unit, and do a test run of 175 feet in the field. Weigh the fertilizer in the bucket, multiply by 100 and you have the fertilizer you’ll put on in pounds per acre (at 30-inch row spacing). Adjust as needed.

Chains and sprockets

Check all chains and their sprockets. If they are worn or chain links are stiff they need to be replaced. Chains need to have the appropriate tension and should be lubricated properly.

Tire pressure

Inflate tires to correct pressure.

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Penn State to host Crops Day 2024 at locations across state

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Explore the latest seasonal innovations, gain pesticide recertification credits and stay informed about cuttingedge agronomic research, products and technology updates at Penn State Extension’s Crops Day 2024.

Crops Day events, conducted across the state, feature specialists and Penn State Extension educators with region-specific agendas. These presentations will focus on agronomic topics pertinent to the previous growing season.

Several local agricultural companies, including agricultural lenders, applicators, seed suppliers and equipment dealers, will be in attendance, showcasing products and providing support while addressing any inquiries. This presents an opportunity to engage in conversations regarding specific crop requirements and to explore the latest product offerings.

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Educators will provide updates on ongoing field and forage crop research at Penn State, crop production insights relevant to the previous growing season, effective pest management strategies for field and forage crops and best practices for pesticide safety.

Dates and locations of Crop Day events include Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. in Somerset, Pennsylvania; Feb. 29 at 8:30 a.m. in Washington, Pennsylvania; March 1 at 9:30 a.m. in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania; March 5 at 8 a.m. in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania; March 13 at 9 a.m. in Mercer, Pennsylvania and March 20 at 7:30 a.m. in Worthington, Pennsylvania.

Credits. Pesticide applicators will have the opportunity to earn 2 Category and 2 Core pesticide education credits per event. Certified Crop Advisor credits and Nutrient Management credits may also be available.

Credits are anticipated, pending final approval by PDA or the CCA Board.

For more information and to register, visit extension.psu.edu/crops-days.

2024 Overholt Drainage School to be held in Columbus

COLUMBUS — Join The Ohio State University March 11-14 for the annual Overholt Drainage School. This year’s drainage school will cover many topics, including drainage planning, design and installation, drainage law, GPS surveying and the use of agricultural conservation practices to manage water quality.

This four-day program is open to anyone interested in drainage design and installation, including drainage contractors, professional engineers, district technicians, NRCS and agency professionals, landowners and producers who install or repair their own drainage and agricultural consultants. A team of experts from Ohio State University, Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio chapter of Land Improvement Contractors of America plan and execute this annual program.

Continuing education and professional development credits will be available during this workshop. For more information and to register, visit go.osu.edu/ODS24 before Feb. 29. Cost is $600 per person with lunches included, and discounts may be available for OLICA members, alumni and multiple attendees from the same family, company or agency. Contact Vinayak Shedekar with questions at Shedekar.1@osu.edu.

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I have long admitted — bragged, really — that our home is furnished entirely in an “early auction and thrift store” aesthetic. I like to think my style is traditional: quality wood furniture, unique art, fine china, stacks of books, linens and chinoiserie.

I could be fooling myself. Perhaps, my style actually screams “no money.” Or perhaps it illustrates that we DO save money because we don’t overpay for things like end tables, luncheon sets and quilts. I prefer to save my disposable income for things like groceries, heat and tiny coats for my dogs.

This explains my latest obsession: estate sales. I mentioned shopping an estate sale in a recent column, and readers were eager to learn more. People are so curious. I understand. I too am nosey.

Snoop. Estate sales are essentially voyeuristic. If yard sales are the belongings people rejected from their lives, an estate sale is what they felt was worth keeping.

It’s fun to do some sleuthing about the owner(s). I like poring through someone’s life. Every picture, side table and sweater has a story. I browse their bookshelves.

What did they study?

A closet offering over two dozen identical and very expensive dress shirts speaks to a career spent in a suit and tie. The garage full of fishing gear and “World’s Best Grandpa” plaque speaks to a life well loved. We burrow through their garage belongings. We can, quite literally, walk in their shoes. In some homes, I see clothing that is my style. I see art, dishes and furniture I gravitate to. At some sales, it seems the prior owner and I have nearly identical tastes. I often leave wondering if we would have been friends. I do hope he or she knows I appreciate their lovingly collected homes.

The perspective of “you can’t take it with you” can’t help but hit, as we look over a property piled with “stuff.” At the end of our

Ice storms, January downpours, heavy snow, no snow:

DIAGNOSING ‘WARMING WINTER SYNDROME’

By Richard B. Rood University of Michigan

One of the most robust measures of Earth’s changing climate is that winter is warming more quickly than other seasons. The cascade of changes it brings, including ice storms and rain in regions that were once reliably below freezing, are symptoms of what I call “warming winter syndrome.”

Wintertime warming represents the global accumulation of heat. During winter, direct heat from the Sun is weak, but storms and shifts in the jet stream bring warm air up from more southern latitudes into the northern U.S. and Canada. As global temperatures and the oceans warm, that stored heat has an influence on both temperature and precipitation.

The warming is evident in changes to growing seasons, reflected in recent updates to plant hardiness zones printed on the back of seed packages. These maps show the northward and, sometimes, westward movement of freezing temperatures in eastern North America.

The shift of this freezing line between snow and rain can mean ice storms in places and at times when communities aren’t prepared to handle them, as several parts of the U.S. saw in early 2024.

Ice storms and wet snow

I study the impact of global warming and have documented changes to the climate and weather over the decades.

On average, freezing temperatures are moving northward and, along the Atlantic coast, toward the interior of the continent. For individual storms, the transition to freezing temperatures even in the dead of winter can now be as far north as Lake Superior and southern Canada in places where, 50 years ago, it was reliably below freezing from early December through February.

When temperatures are close to the freezing point, water can be rain, snow or ice. Regions on the colder side, which historically would have been below freezing and snowy, are seeing an increase in ice storms.

The character of snow also changes near the freezing line. When the temperature is well below freezing, the snow is dry and fluffy. Near freezing, snow has big, wet, heavy flakes that turn roads into slush and stick on tree branches and bring down power lines.

Because the climate in which snowstorms are forming is warmer due to global accumulation of heat, and wetter because of more evaporation and warmer air that can hold more moisture, individual snowstorms can also result in more intense snowfalls. However, as temperatures get warmer in the future, the scales will tilt toward rain, and the total amount of snow will decrease.

Indeed, on the warmer side of the freezing line, winter rain is already becoming the dominate type of precipitation, a trend that is expected to continue. With the warmer oceans as a major source of moisture, the already wet Eastern U.S. can expect more winter precipitation over the next 30 years. Looking to the future, soggy wet winters are more likely.

Disaster and water planning gets harder

For communities, planning for water supplies and extreme weather gets more complicated in a rapidly changing climate. Planners can’t count on the weather 30 years in the future being the same as weather today. It’s changing too quickly.

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FRI, FEB 23 at 12:30 P.M. Chardon, OH. 11,460 SF commercial building, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B14

MON, FEB 26 at 4:00 P.M. Middlefield, OH. Antiques, collectibles, and misc. Atlee Raber, Auctioneer Pg. B8

FRI, MAR 1 at 5:00 P.M. Middlefield, OH. Toledo 500# honest weight platform scales, Westinghouse refrigerator, rocker, and misc. Mike Davis, Auctioneer Pg. B8

FRI, MAR 1 at 6:00 P.M. Madison, OH. Honda Ridgeline, firearms, advertising, and misc. Densmore Auctions Pg. B10

THURS, MAR 7 at 4:00 P.M. West Farmington, OH. 3 bedroom home and misc. Mike Davis, Auctioneer Pg. B12

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THURS, FEB 22 at 12:00 A.M. Youngstown, OH. ONLINE- Marbles, cullet top, and misc. See anglinsauction.com for more details. Anglins Auction Service Pg. B5

FRI, FEB 23 at 1:00 P.M. Rogers, OH. Flea market open every Friday each week year round. Open the first Saturday of the month April-October. Monthly consignment auction second Tuesday of each month. Visit RogersOhio.Hibid.com or Rogersohio.com for online auction listings, details, and photos. Rogers Community Auction and Flea Market Pg. B13

SUN, FEB 25 at 1:00 P.M. Youngstown, OH. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, and misc. Anglins Auction Service Pg. B5

TUES, FEB 27 at 5:00 P.M. North Jackson, OH. Commercial building and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B14

TUES, FEB 27 at 5:00 P.M. Rogers, OH. Rifles, shot guns, pistols, and misc. Baer Auctioneers Pg. B17

THURS, FEB 29 at NOON. Canton, OH. Brick Bungalow, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B16

THURS, FEB 29 at 6:00 P.M. Louisville, OH. Collectibles, household, appliances, and misc. Mark Miller, Auctioneer/ All American Auctions Pg. B14

SAT, MAR 2 at 11:00 A.M. New Waterford, OH. Real estate, and misc. Hofmeister Realty & Auction Pg. B3

SUN, MAR 3 at 1:00 P.M. Youngstown, OH. Antiques, collectibles, and misc. Anglins Auction Service Pg. B5

TUES, MAR 5 at 5:15 P.M. East Palestine, OH. 2 Story home and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B16

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Kymberly Foster Seabolt

Lisa Walker & Doug Walker Complete Dispersal ON FARM - 513 COUNTY LINE ROAD, ACME, PA (FAYETTE COUNTY)

7 TRACTORS, 3 SKID STEERS & FULL LINE OF EQUIPMENT & FEED 232 HEAD OF DAIRY CATTLE (120 FREESTALL COWS/ 112 HEIFERS)

7 TrACTOrS: FENDT 516, CAH, 4WD W/ FENDT 4X/80 LOADER-BUCKET, GRAPPLE & FORKS, 4 HYDS., 3RD & 4TH FUNCTION TO THE FRONT, ONLY 5024 1-OWNER HRS.; MF 8480, CAH, 4WD, FRONT 3PTH & HYDS., FRONT AXLE SUSP., DYNA-VT., 4 HYDS., W/ W/ FRONT ANGLE BLADE & BACK WEIGHT-9000 HRS.; MF 8280, CAH, 4WD, 18 SPD POWERSHIFT, 4 HYDS., 1000 PTO,; MF 7495 CAH, 4WD, DYNA-VT, FRONT AXLE SUSP., 4 HYDS., 1-OWNER; MF 2675, CAH; CASEIH 5250, CAH, 4WD, 5.9 CUMMINS 2HYDS. –6000 HRS.; CASE IH 75 OPEN STATION 4WD; SKiD STEErS: ‘24 CAT 232D3, FULL CAB, 2SPD., HYD. DISCONNECT BACK UP CAMERA 1-OWNER – 600 HRS., GEHL R190, 2 SPD., 11,260 HRS.; GEHL 4840 2 SPD. 1-OWNER-9500 HRS. TrUCKS: ‘00 WESTERN STAR 4964F TRI AXLE DUMP, C12 8LL W/ J&J 18’ ALUM. DUMP; INT T/A FLATBED TRUCK ( NOT RUNNING); BRI-MAR 20’ BUMPER PULL EQUIPMENT TRAILER, W/ RAMPS;

TiLLAGE EQUiPMENT: MCFARLANE 4100 14’ REEL DIS 1-OWNER; SUNFLOWER 5131 22’ FOLD-ING FIELD CULTIVATOR; DUHAM LEHR 12’ CULITMULCHER; TAYLOR WAY 12 SHANK 3PTH. CHISEL PLOW;

HAYiNG EQUiPMENT: NH HW340 SELF PROPELLED MOWER CONDITIONER– 2355 HEAD, NEW CRATE MOTOR 2 YRS AGO; NH 450 ROUND BALER, NET WRAP, CROP CUTTER; CLAAS LINER 450T ROUND RAKE –1-OWNER LIKE NEW; CLAAS VOLTO 900T 8 STAR TEDDER-LIKE NEW; MCHALE 991 HI SPEED ROUND BALE WRAPPER, SELF LOADER W/ HONDA POWER PACK & REMOTE; AGCO 4344 16 WHEEL V-RAKE; MILLER PRO AVALANCHE HAY MERGER; DILLER 24’ ROUND BALE WAGON; MILLER PRO 1150 HYD. DRIVE ROUND RAKE; NH ROUND BALER HUG-GER; HArVESTiNG EQUiPMENT: NH FP240 FORAGE HARVESTOR, T/A W/ HORNING SERIES 3

KER-NAL PROCESSOR; HORNING 1403 3X KEMPER HEAD; NH 29P HAY HEAD; H&S SUPER 7+4 18’ SI-LAGE WAGON, 3 BEATERS, ROOF T/A; MILLER PRO 4100 SILAGE WAGON, 3 BEATERS ROOF T/A; H&S 18’ REAR UNLOADING SILAGE WAGON, T/A.

GENErAL FArM EQUiPMENT: KUHN KNIGHT SL124 MANURE SPREADER-1-OWNER; KUHN KNIGHT 8118 MANURE SPREADER; TRIOLET SOLOMIX 2-1500 VERT. TMR MIXER W/ SCALES; LANCO LS 1680 T/A LIME SPREADER, HYD. DRIVE; MENSCH QT SIDE SHOOTER-LIKE NEW; ROTO GRIND 760 BALE GRINDER; WOODS WB180 15’ BATWING MOWER, CHAING KIT, STUMP JUMPERS; STAR QUEST 600 GAL. SPRAYER, 60’ BOOMS HYD UP & DOWN; VICON 3PTH. FERT. SPREADER; 1000 GAL. FUEL TANK W/ PUMP; PLUS SOME SHOP ITEMS MUELLER AL 3000 GAL BULK TANK, W/ COMPRESSORS & TANK WASHER, S/N LK4850 3-500 TON OF ‘23 CORN SILAGE IN BUNKS - APPROX 100 TONS OF 1ST CUTTING HAYLAGE

232 HEAD DAIRY CATTLE - 12:00 NOON

120 MILKING AGE, HOLSTEINS, JERSEYS, JERSEY CROSSES, AYRSHIRE –SOME REGISTERED FREESTALL PARLOR TRAINED DHIA RECORDS TESTED ON 2/12 A. I. BRED & ANGUS AVG 79 LBS IN TANK 4.8F 3.69 P SCC164

100 HOLSTEIN & SOME CROSS HEIFERS FROM 7 MTHS OLD TO SPRINGERS BALANCE FROM NEWBORN TO STARTED CONTACT IAN FOR TRUCKING OF CATTLE 724-331-3038

TErMS: CASH OR GOOD PA CHECK. OUT OF STATE BUYERS MUST HAVE BANK LETTER OF CREDIT. NOTHING REMOVED UNTIL PAID IN FULL.

starting at 9:00 a .M.

BILL E. and aManda n. MILLER FaRM aUCTIOn

2879 NINEVAH ROAD. KNOX, PENNA. 16232

– CLARION CO.

ALL SELLS ON THE FARM LOCATED: From Rt. 322 in Kossuth, PA take Rt. 338 approx. 1 mile to Ninevah Road. ½ mile to farm. Watch for BEICHNER Auction Signs.

SELLiNg ExCELLENT LiNE OF HORSES & FARM MACHiNERy!

HORSES – FARM EQUiPMENT – FARM RELATED MiSC. SHOP TOOLS AND MORE!

HORSES: BOB, 12yr. old and JERRY, 9yr. old Belgian Geldings, Blonde w/long tails, broke in every way, main team for last 6 yrs. ROSE, 6yr. old and ROXIE, 4yr. old Belgian Mares, full sisters by Sharp Turn Farms Blondy, Elects Buck, Dona’s Master Justin, red sorrels, broke in every way – Two Very Sharp Teams!!! 2yr. old Belgian Gelding, Elects Rock grandson, blonde w/long tail; Yearling Belgian Stud Colt w/from Rose.

FARM EQUiPMENT: I & J 8’ Mowing Machine, dbl. action cutter bar, One Owner and LIKE NEW!! John Deere 336 Baler w/ Vanguard 31hp Engine – rebuilt; John Deere 336 Baler w/Honda 24hp Engine & Clutch; EHE md. GDT2008 8’ 2 Spinner Hay Tedder – Like New; New Holland 258 & 260 Roll-a-bar Hay Rakes; Tandem Hitch for Hay Rakes; New Style 16’ Kicker Tedder w/4’ Folding Wings - New; McCormick #9 reg. gear 6’ Hay Mower – rebuilt; Master Equipment 617 Trailer Manure Spreader – Excellent!; Pioneer 14” RH Riding Plow w/KV Bottom; Lower Valley 6’ Cultimulcher w/Danish Tines and Rolling Baskets; Pioneer 2 section Spike Tooth Harrow; John Deere 7’ dbl. disc; I&J 2 row Cultivator; MFS 300 gal. Field Sprayer w/40’ Folding Booms & 5hp Honda Engine – 2yrs. old!; IN 1010 Pull Type Cone Fertilizer Spreader; New Idea 12’ Lime Drill; 50’ Transport Hay/Grain Elevator w/Motor and Gear Reduction; EZ Trail 1 Horse Wagon w/Springs; (2) Pioneer Fore Carts w/Torsion Axles, rubber on steel wheels; EZ Trail 8’X12’ Hay Wagon w/springs, steel wheels and hay standards; Bob Sled; High Wheel Logging Cart w/winch.

FARM RELATED MiSC: Set of Bio Plastic Work Harness – 2yrs. old; Set of Bio Draft Harness – Like New; (3) Single Bio Work Harness; Bio Driving Harness; (10) Sugar Valley Draft & Pulling Collars; Single and Double Trees; 3 Horse Eveners; Neck Yokes; Stainless Hames; Harness Parts; Saddle; Shoeing Stocks; 3 Horse Hitch for Fore Cart; 16’ Sheep Feeder on Wheels; Wooden Hay Feeders; Old Wooden Wheels; Pan Bale Kicker for JD Baler; Plow Parts; JD Baler Parts;

Single Horse Cultivator; Misc. Items.

SHOP TOOLS: Husqvarna Chain Saw; Misc. Farm Related Hand Tools; Stihl Gas Tapper; Miller Mig Welder w/ Tank; Trash Pumps; Honda 2.5hp Motor; Air Compressor; Table Saw; Roofing Nailers; Air Drills; Impact Drivers; Spindle Cutters; ¾” Socket Set; Chain Falls; Camalongs; (2) Speedex Tractors w/Plow and Sickle Mower.

MiSC: Baker Cook Stove; Ice Chest; Old Town Kayak; (3) Lawn Mowers; (3) Maytag Washers; Antique Dresser; (2) Heaters; Rocker;

DIAGNOSING ‘WARMING WINTER SYNDROME’

In many places, snow will not persist as late into spring. In regions like California and the Rockies that rely on the snowpack for water through the year, those supplies will become less reliable.

Rain falling on snowpack can also speed up melting, trigger flooding and change the flows of creeks and rivers. This shows up in changing runoff patterns in the Great Lakes, and it led to flooding on the East Coast in January 2024.

For road planners, the rate of freezethaw cycles that can damage roads will increase during winters in many regions unaccustomed to such quick shifts.

An especially interesting effect happens in the Great Lakes. Already, the Great Lakes do not freeze as early or as completely as in the past. This has large effects on the famous lakeeffect precipitation zones.

With the lakes not frozen, more

water evaporates into the atmosphere. In places where the wintertime air temperature is still below freezing, lake-effect snow is increasing. The Buffalo, New York, region saw 6 feet of snow from one lakeeffect storm in 2022. As the air temperature flirts with the freezing line, these events are more likely to be rain and ice than snow.

These changes don’t mean cold is gone for good. There will be occasions when Arctic air dips down into the U.S. This can cause flash freezing and fog when warm wet air surges back over the frozen surface.

Enormous consequences for economies

What we are experiencing in warming winter syndrome is a consistent and robust set of symptoms on a fevered planet.

Novembers and Decembers will be milder; Februarys and Marches will be more like spring. Wintry

weather will become more concentrated around January. There will be unfamiliar variability with snow, ice and rain. Some people may say these changes are great; there is less snow to shovel and heating bills are down.

But on the other side, whole economies are set up for wintertime, many crops rely on cool winter temperatures, and many farmers rely on freezing weather to control pests. Anytime there are changes to temperature and water, the conditions in which plants and animals thrive are altered.

These changes, which affect outdoor sports and recreation, commercial fisheries and agriculture, have enormous consequences not only to the ecosystems but also to our relationship to them. In some instances, traditions will be lost, such as ice fishing. Overall, people just about everywhere will have to adapt.

(This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.)

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Jennings

Environmental Education Center is set to host several guided walks on Feb. 24 to honor George Washington’s 292nd birthday and his journey through western Pennsylvania.

In total, there will be nine different guided hikes available for people interested in trekking through the forest or learning more about George Washington. The 7-milelong hike is already full and is no longer accepting reservations, however, two 45-minute staff-guided nature hikes are still open. The remaining six hikes are history hikes that will tell the story of George Washington’s 1753 mission.

At the young age of 21, in 1753, George Washington volunteered to deliver an ultimatum from Virginia’s governor asking French forces to withdraw from British-claimed territory west of the Alleghenies.

The French declined, building forts south of Lake Erie, which resulted in the outbreak of the French and Indian War soon after.

Alongside hikes, cherry pie will be served at the event. A $3 cash donation will be collected at the park for those partaking in the hikes or cherry pie.

The annual celebration is sponsored by Washington’s Trail 1753, the Butler Chapter of the North Country Trail Association, Historic Harmony, Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, North Country Brewing and Jennings Environmental Education Center.

Jennings Environmental Education Center is located at 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock 16057. To register for the hikes, visit https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/jennings_environmental_education_ center/calendar/day/2024/2/24.

Lucas County Couple sentenced for illegal scrap tire operation

TOLEDO, Ohio — A Lucas County judge sentenced a Toledo couple to three months in jail and six months at a correctional drug treatment facility for illegally transporting and dumping scrap tires, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

Chad T. Gatter, 35, and Amanda N. Wagner, 36, pleaded guilty to the unclassified felony charges in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.

The nine-month sentence includes three months at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio at Stryker and six months at the Lucas County Correctional Treatment Facility in Toledo. Additionally, the couple will be subject to three years of community control and required to pay restitution to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

The charges stem from summer 2022 when Gatter and Wagner illegally hauled more than 2,000 scrap tires from Toledo tire stores without proper authorization from Ohio EPA. The tires were then unlawfully dumped in the backyard of their residence on Tracy Road. Complaints from concerned neighbors prompted an investigation by the City of Toledo, leading to criminal charges against the couple.

Charges also were filed against Osama Al Awkati, owner of Uncle Sam’s Auto Center in Toledo, for his involvement in supplying scrap tires to Gatter and Wagner. Awkati was convicted of misdemeanors in December 2023 for his role in the scheme.

The Ohio EPA conducted a cleanup operation at the Tracy Road residence. More than 24 tons of scrap tires were removed to a licensed facility at a cost of $15,630, which Gatter and Wagner were ordered to pay as restitution.

Anglins Auction service

Jeff Anglin, Auctioneer

2431 youngstown-Hubbard road, youngstown, Ohio 44505 330-707-0875 • Licensed and Bonded in Ohio and PA

wooden boxes, cross buck saw, barn beam scale, charcoal

Indian dolls, Indian prints and artwork, John Young hunter American Indian oil painting Crows Moving Camp late 1800’s, Borax 20 Mule team print titled Hauling borax from Death Valley California By The Pacific Coast Borax Co., 1786 Hand Colored map on Sheep skin, inlaid wooden Pub scene plaque, Western union oak cabinet with tag, several Telegraph keys and signal senders, several Eagles in various sizes door knocker cast iron Eagles, wooden Eagle mold, scale weight sets in small

Mozina earns Pennsylvania FFA Star Farmer Award

Abigail Mozina (left) received her her Keystone Degree during the PA Farm Show along with Conneaut Area FFA members Alexandra Reinhart, Brevin Klink and Greg Klink. She also won the Pennsylvania FFA Star Farmer Award for her supervised agricultural experience in goat production. She will represent Conneaut Area FFA and Pennsylvania FFA while competing at the Big E livestock exposition this fall. (Submitted photo)

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Insightful labels gave retailer information

Brass inlaid inkstands were not a rarity in Victorian times. This one recently sold for $188 at New Orleans Auction Galleries. It features a brass handle, two compartments for ink pots and a stamp box in the center. If you turn it upside down, you can see a nearly intact paper label on the base. The original paper label adds value to an antique. It also provides useful information, often more than just a mark.

A label can tell you the name and possibly the address of the maker or retailer. This inkstand was made by “L. Leuchars, Writing & Dressing Case Maker,” located at “38 Picadilly, London.” The label mentions the maker also made “Ink Stands, Chess Men, Tea Chests” and “Work Boxes,” and it includes a crest with a crown showing a royal warrant “To Her Majesty and the Royal Family.”

An online search for “L. Leuchars” brought up Lucy Leuchars, the widow of James Leuchars, who took over his business. Later, when their son joined the business, it was called “Leuchars & Son.” The royal warrant

was issued in 1837, the first year of Queen Victoria’s reign.

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Q. I have many Barbie dolls and collectibles, Ertl metal tractors that were my husband’s and airplane banks that I’d like to sell. None of my greatgrandchildren seem to be interested. Do you have a price list that tells what I might be able to sell them for?

A: Old toys sell at house sales, estate sales and garage sales. The price you can get depends on rarity and condition. Parents buy them for their children to play with and may even buy the toy if it’s in worn “used” condition if the price is right.

Adult collectors look for vintage Barbie dolls, banks and farm toys in good condition. Prices for toys are listed in our latest price book, “Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price List 2023.” You can also check eBay and other online sources to see what toys like yours have sold for. Be sure to check “Sold” prices, not asking prices.

Barbie dolls sell for $12 or less to

a few hundred dollars or more. Barbie’s clothing and accessories sell for a variety of prices. Ertl tractors in used condition sell for $25 or less. Some in good condition sell for $60 to a few hundred dollars. A 1920’s aluminum “Spirit of Saving” airplane bank commemorating Lindbergh’s flight sold for $480 recently. It was in near-mint condition.

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CURRENT PRICES

• Porcelain-Asian, bowl, blue underglaze garden scene, peony flowers, ivory ground, soft paste, short foot, six-character Chenghua mark, Vietnam, 4 3/4 inches, $360.

• Blanket, Navajo, double saddle, cream field, light brown, pink, 16 Valero stars, eight feathers, early

Canton Museum of Art receives grant

CANTON, Ohio — The Canton Museum of Art received a Trillium Local Activity Grant from the America 250-Ohio Commission for its upcoming project, “Telling Ohio Stories and Amplifying Diverse Voices through Two Exhibits at the Canton Museum of Art: Eyes to the Soul: The Fiber Art of Margene May (Aug. 27 - Oct. 27) and El Albañil (Nov. 26 - March 2, 2025).”

These exhibits and accompanying programming will commemorate the America-250 celebration and celebrate the accomplishments of the late Canton artist Margene May and Kent-based artist J. Leigh Garcia.

Eyes to the Soul is a memorial exhibit of the textile mixed media portrait work of local fiber artist Mar-

gene May who unexpectedly passed away in July of 2022. Her work highlights African American life and selfreflection through her art.

El Albañil is an exhibit featuring sculptural papermaking/printmakingbased work by artist J. Leigh Garcia exploring her grandfather’s profession of tile setting. J. Leigh Garcia is an artist born and raised in Dallas, Texas, now living in Kent, where she is an Assistant Professor and Co-Area Head of Print Media and Photography at Kent State University. Following the roots of her own biracial ancestry, Garcia explores the complex relationship between Texans and Mexicans, particularly, the racialization and displacement of unauthorized Latinx immigrants.

The Trillium Local Activity Grants offer up to $5,000 for projects with a local or community-wide impact.

Canton Museum of Art was one of the 23 recipients chosen during the grant program’s fall 2023 funding cycle.

The America 250-Ohio Commission grants program will work with Ohio Humanities to distribute $1 million in grants by June 30, and it is designed to showcase the achievements, struggles, honors, innovations and significance of all people in Ohio since before its founding to the present day.

The winter 2024 funding cycle is now open with applications due March 15. For more information on eligibility, project guidance and applying for a grant, visit America250Ohio.org/grants/.

20th century, 30-by-53 1/2 inches, $750.

• Chair, Fritz Hansen, beechwood frame, blue wool-blend upholstery, butterfly back, pillow, open sculptural arms, c. 1950, 40-by-27-by-35 inches, $1,600.

• Jewelry, necklace, arts & crafts, three multicolor enamel plaques, five amethyst cabochons, two freshwater cultured pearls, gold chain, marked, James Cromar Watt, 1910s, 15 3/4 inches, $5,850. •

box, the higher the price.

(For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit Kovels.com. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.)

Hello from Hazard!

I missed reading all the highlyanticipated responses from the antique aficionados among Farm and Dairy’s readership on Monday afternoon as I was writing this column. To my surprise, I didn’t receive any guesses for Item No. 1265.

Item No. 1265 was submitted by Mike Bradovich in December. He discovered it buried in the dirt while planting a tree. The glass item has no markings on it and it measures about 4 inches tall by 3 inches wide.

If you think you can illuminate our staff on what Item No. 1265 may have been used for, let us know by emailing us at editorial@farmanddairy.com or by sending mail to Hazard a Guess, in care of Farm and Dairy, P.O. Box 38, Salem, OH 44460.

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We can always use more items to keep this column going. Please submit items you would like identified to editorial@farmanddairy.com.

Upton Association’s First Wednesday series begins March 6

WARREN, Ohio — The Upton Association is bringing back its First Wednesday series March 6 when Paula Jasper returns to tell the story of “Incredible Frances Perkins … Woman behind the New Deal.” Perkins was a member of FDR’s cabinet for his entire term as president.

The coffee hour starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program starts at 10 a.m.

For the April 3 program, Roger Peterson Jr. will present an insider background on “The Boston Tea Party,” which took place 250 years ago on Dec. 16, 1773. The May 1 program will feature Tim Brookes, from East Liverpool, Ohio, who has the real in-

formation on Pretty Boy Floyd and his Ohio connections.

Additional upcoming Upton Association events include the following:

The Upton Annual Meeting will start at 4:30 p.m. April 11. Short reports and a review of the state of the association will be followed by a pizza party.

The Annual Spring Luncheon will be May 4 and will feature speaker Kimberly Hamlin from Miami University. Her program is on her 2020 book “Free Thinker: Sex, Suffrage, and the Extraordinary Life of Helen Hamilton Gardener.” The reservation form will be mailed in early April.

Advertising: Soda signs, gas and oil signs, paint signs, advertising clocks, oil cans. 100+ pieces cast iron including Griswold, Wagner, skillets, dutch ovens, waffle irons and more. Antiques and primitives: railroad lanterns, crocks, butter churns, sugar buckets, skaters lanterns, marbles, hatchets, ships lanterns, Remington box, Delaval items. Early Studebaker Covered Wagon Pocket watches, rare ice cream freezer, wooden butter churns, tools, early fare box, railroad switch lamps and

The Upton Association will celebrate its 35th anniversary Aug. 4 at the Upton House. Refreshments will be served.

The membership campaign is also currently underway. Members receive program information and newsletters and will be supporting one of the important assets on Millionaire’s Row in Warren, Ohio. The renewal form is available on the website at uptonhouse.org.

The Upton House is available as a location for special events. Call Kathy Lepro at 330-392-4202 for details and date availability.

Antique Auction

MOMENTS IN TIME

• On Feb. 19, 1906, American industrialist W.K. Kellogg teamed with Charles C. Bolin to found the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company, now known as the multinational food manufacturer Kellogg’s, after 25 years of working for his brother, John Harvey Kellogg, and buying out his in-debt brother’s business.

• On Feb. 20, 1935, Danish-Norwegian explorer Caroline Mikkelsen became the first woman to set foot on Antarctica, though whether on the mainland or on an island is disputed. A small coastal mountain discovered that day is named for her.

• On Feb. 21, 1947, Edwin H. Land publicly demonstrated his instant camera, called the Land Camera, which could produce a blackand-white photograph in just 60 seconds. Two years later he put 57 Polaroid Land Cameras in Boston’s Jordan Marsh department store before Christmas, and they sold out within the first day after their demonstration.

• On Feb. 22, 1989, Tina Turner won a Grammy award at age 49 for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for her album “Tina Live in Europe,”

FLASHBACK

By Mick Harper

1. What was The Byrds’ first chart topper?

2. Whose version of “A Groovy Kind of Love” was used in a film?

3. Name the singer/actor who played Moondoggie in the 1959 “Gidget” film.

4. The Moody Blues had a chart topper with which of their songs?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Look at the way we gotta hide what we’re doing, Cause what would they say if they ever knew?”

ANSWERS

1. “Mr. Tambourine Man,” in 1965. It was written and first released by Bob Dylan. The original had four

featuring recordings from her Private Dancer and Break Every Rule tours.

• On Feb. 23, 2011, 77-year-old broadcaster Larry King announced plans to conduct a one-man comedy tour after retiring from his popular talk show on CNN. The new venture was set to begin in April of that year in Connecticut and end in June in Las Vegas.

• On Feb. 24, 1836, showman P.T. Barnum exhibited an African American slave, Joice Heth, with the claim that she was the 161-year-old former nursemaid to George Washington. After her death from natural causes and a public autopsy by a respected physician who claimed she was no more than 79 or 80, Barnum eventually admitted to the hoax, which was frequently mentioned by his critics and followed him for the remainder of his career.

• On Feb. 25, 1993, the Florida Marlins introduced their 8-foot-tall, 250-pound mascot, Billy the Marlin. Reportedly, the team’s original owner, Wayne Huizenga, chose the name for the fan-friendly fish.

(©2024 King Features Synd., Inc.)

verses. Several others have covered the song over the years, including Stevie Wonder.

2. Phil Collins, in the 1988 film “Buster” about a London criminal. Collins also starred as Buster, who joins a gang that robs a Royal Mail train.

3. James Darren. The film producers initially thought they would have him lip-sync the film’s songs but then discovered that he really could sing.

4. “Go Now!” in 1965.

5. “I Think We’re Alone Now,” by Tommy James and the Shondells, in 1966. The song was originally written as a slow ballad, but the group preferred the faster tempo when they recorded it.

(©2024 King Features Synd., Inc.)

Middlefield, Oh

Fri. March 1, 2024

starting at 5:00 p.m.

AUCTION

February 26 - 4 PM

Heritage

100+ pieces of cast iron, salesman samples and miniatures, advertising signs, primitives, farm toys, collectibles, and more!

See you on February 26th!

February 26 - 4 PM

100+ pieces of cast iron, salesman samples and miniatures, advertising signs, primitives, farm toys, collectibles, and more!

Heritage Marketplace - 15848 Nauvoo Rd, Middlefield, OH

Note: Lots of great items in this auction! Come and enjoy an evening with us! You don’t want to miss this along with their weekly Monday night auction!

Salesman samples and miniatures: water pump, cant hook, wooden rake, horse shoe brand wringers, ice cream freezers, work bench w/miniature tools, buggy jack, lots of miniature tools, seed cleaner, windmill, rolltop desk, mini steam whistle, boat motors, plus more not listed. Farm toys: 1/8 scale tractors, JD tractors, Precision series, horse drawn equipment, pedal tractor and more.

Advertising: Soda signs, gas and oil signs, paint signs, advertising clocks, oil cans. 100+ pieces cast iron including Griswold, Wagner, skillets, dutch ovens, waffle irons and more. Antiques and primitives: railroad lanterns, crocks, butter churns, sugar buckets, skaters lanterns, marbles, hatchets, ships lanterns, Remington box, Delaval items. Early Studebaker Covered Wagon Pocket watches, rare ice cream freezer, wooden butter churns, tools, early fare box, railroad switch lamps and more.

15067 hayes Rd, Middlefield, Oh 44062

Vintage Toledo 500# honest weight platform scales totally refurbished in very good condition, Vintage Westinghouse refrigerator in good condition, Rocker, platform rocker, lockers, console record player & radio, antique dresser w/4 drawers & 2 top glove boxes, blanket chest, chifforobe, office chairs, trunks, Domestic treadle sewing machine w/cabinet, wood sewing box, reel mower, Husky pressure washer, Honda HS520 snow blower, shop vac, dock dolly (has brakes), furniture dolly, 2 wheel dolly, gas cans, tackle box, fishing lures, Reels: Zebco 33, Quantum Brute 8 & Zebco Zcast, Scopes: Bushnell Sharpshooter & Scope Model # 781-007, Johnson 9 ½ hp boat motor, Honda H3520 snow blower, window dolly, ammo belt, Craftsman 2 speed blower/vac, open end wrenches, hammers, screw drivers, crescent wrenches, tape measures, Millers Falls plane, Coleman lanterns, Bechtel hard hat, Handyfreeze electric ice cream freezer, 2 & 3 horse eveners, Retro round mirror, tie quilt, Soga 3 pc. Glass bowls, Salt & pepper shakers, buttons, dollies, vintage hats & gloves, New Toastmaster 18 qt roaster, toaster oven, crock pot, pots & pans, Panasonic SA-AK 220 stereo, Rogue speakers, electrophonic, Technics Quarts turntable, microphones, Penellen figurines, Christmas items, Longaberger basket, cookie jar, pitcher, vase & bowls, Longaberger Halloween basket w/lid, Anchor Hocking items, depression glass, Johnson ukulele, Coleman Model 523 USA MD double burner camp stove, sad iron, Star Wars & Yoda Monopoly games new, Star Wars DVD & VHS movies (1 of each), games, Guitar Hero game guitars, Santa tree skirts, fish tank equipment, figurines, etched glass, cups, Ball blue # 13 pint & quart jars, Jeff Gordan Prints framed: RR station Chesterland, OH, RR station Middlefield, OH, Maid of the Mist Niagra Falls, covered bridge, A Reading Lesson girl w/rabbit, picture clock, painted picture, Nascar ornaments, playing cards, 3 D laser Nascar & tiger picture cubes, Cast iron sinks, Classic Rollers roller skates, VHS, DVD, Blue Ray, plus much more!

This is only a partial listing! Many unique & unusual items!

TErMS: CASH, CHECK, MC & VISA 10% Buyers Premium plus 6.75% sales tax.

Lunch Stand Available.

Mike Davis Auctioneers, LTD.

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Stouffer Realty 15067 Hayes Rd. Middlefield, Ohio 44062

440-749-0860

“What We

ITEM NO. 1265

Cattlemen’s youth raise over $28,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

MARYSVILLE, Ohio —The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST Program for youth ages 8-21 years cohosted the Celebrity Showdown at the Clark County Cattle Battle on Jan. 26, along with a live auction to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. The Clark County Cattle Producers sponsored the event.

The Celebrity Showdown was hosted at the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Youth were responsible for raising a minimum of $100 for the opportunity to dress up their cattle and present them to the celebrity judge. This year’s judge was Lane Manning, the lead singer of the Northern Burnouts band. Through donations from family, friends, their local community and members of OCA, youth participating in the Celebrity Showdown raised $6,730 for the show.

The team that took the lead with fundraising was Team Autumn –Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

with $3,855 total raised. The other teams/participants with the highest fundraising numbers were Garrett Reusch with $700; Cora Monnig and Emma Helsinger with $555; Kasen Cole with $500; and Alayna Grafft with $500. The overall Celebrity Showdown winner was Team Autumn – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Additionally, a live auction was held with numerous items selling, and thanks to the many generous supporters, $18,500 was raised. Donations to RMHC will continue to be accepted after the Celebrity Showdown until the BEST Banquet on May 4. Anyone can donate conveniently online at www.ohiocattle. org/best/community-service.

FLUSHING, OH

SAT. FEB. 24, 2024

starting at 9:00 a .M.

LOCATED IN FLUSHING, OHIO AT 397 E. HIGH STREET AT JONES AUCTION CENTER. FROM THE WEST, TAKE EXIT 208 OFF I-70 AND GO NORTH 8 MILES ON ST. RT. 149. FROM THE EAST TAKE EXIT 213 AND GO NORTH 8 MILES ON ST. RT. 331.

BOAT * TRUCK * TOOLS

LIVESTOCK SCALES * JEWELRY * COINS

2000 LB. livestock scales with transport wheels and control boxes, Bass Tracker TX 17 ft. with Johnson 40 HP motor-Pro 28 trolling motor- Trailstar trailer, fishing poles, life jackets, misc. fishing items, Cunnon down rigger, car manuals-Auburn 6-80-Moon 1925 Series A, cigar molds, dolls, copper kettle and base, coverlet, Illinois pocket watch, rings, misc. jewelry , silver dollars, misc. coins, knives: Fox 578-Buck 1110-Kershaw 2120, 2006 Toyota Tundra-V8 -SR5- ext/ cab with 243,398 miles- 4 wheel drive (does not work), truck tool box, Ryobi 10” table saw with router and base, DeWatt drill-sandersabre saw, Craftsman 94 pc. tool set, 2 Dremel sets, 30,000 BTU heater, 12 gauge shotgun shells, Stihl FC 85 edger, bolts, nuts, screws, paint, 10 amp. Battery charger, new sump pump, 2 6” bench grinders, hand tools, small generator B&S engine, 4 ladders, pole saw, Lee loader, Poulan chain saw, Delta 10” chop saw, 2 6” vises, Kobalt 10 gal. air compressor, Campbell Hausfeld

60 gal. 7hp air compressor, Honda mower, patio table set, curved glass china closet, 4 wheel dollies, 12 rolls 12 & 14 wire, 2 ton jack, Wagner airless paint sprayer, 2 upright sweepers, stamp collection, misc. items.

CHECK AUCTION ZIP FOR PICTURES. (COINS AND JEWELRY SELL FIRST)

TERmS: Cash or check with positive ID. No Credit Cards.

Sales tax or tax exemption

DaviD Jones, auctioneer 2410

Dan Waller, leroy carpenter auctioneers

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS w/ this offering of real estate located in Hopewell Township. These 102+/- acres will be offered in 4 tracts and also as a whole, whichever way brings the most money is the way it will be sold. The tract breakdown is as follows: TRACT #1 offers 64+/- acres of open & partially wooded land with a 3 bed/2 bath home, 24’X24’ pole building, rustic hunting cabin, 2 ponds, a 1990 mobile home(currently used as an income producing rental) and also FREE GAS! This tract will make a great property for the outdoor enthusiast or those wishing to farm. Some of the boundaries are currently fenced. There is a cultivated area of approximately 1.5 acres used as a food plot. TRACT #2 offers 24+/- wooded acres. According to the deer sign, this area has a healthy deer density! This “hard to find” size range property would make a nice hunting camp location or of course your ultimate private homesite back in the mature woods! TRACT #3 & TRACT #4 offer 7.12+/- & 6.745+/- partially wooded & open acres perfect for building the home of your dreams that will provide ample room for

your rural lifestyle! OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!!

insPECtiOn DatEs : tUEsDaY FEBrUarY

premium added to your bid price to determine the contract price. 10% down the day of the auction to the successful purchaser, balance due at closing (with 45 days). Property sells “As-Is/Where-Is w/ no warranties implied or expressed. Property sells w/ no contingencies, financing or otherwise. Any desired inspections need to be made prior to bidding. Secure Title will be handling the closing. All information contained here-in was derived from sources believed to be correct, but not warranted. Any announcements on the day of the auction take precedence over any and all printed material.

2007 KENWORTH T300 DUMP TRUCK – KOBELCO 135SR EXCAVATOR – 1998 CAT 914G LOADER 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 – CUB CADET RZTL ZERO TURN MOWER – TOOLS – HOUSEHOLD OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!!!

TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT: 2007 Kenworth T300

Dump Truck(270K Miles), Kobelco 135SR Excavator(9K Hours), 1998 CAT 914G Loader(11K Hours), 2001 Chevy Silverado(198K Miles), Cub Cadet RZTL Zero Turn Mower(754 Hours), 180 Gallon Diesel Fuel Tank TOOLS Snap-On Tool Chest, Wrenches, Rachets & Sockets, Mit Bench Vise, Pipe Threader, Dewalt Reciprocating Saw, Bench Grinder, Shop Vacs, Loaded Bolt Bin, Air Compressors, Stihl FS250R Trimmer, Millwaukee Deep Cut Band Saw, Chains

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES/HOUSEHOLD: 6 Gallon Blue

Decorated Crock with Grapes, Pyrex Mixing Bowls, Oil Lamps, Pope Gosseer China, Pasta Maker, Longaberger Baskets, Stoneware Mixing Bowls, Christmas Decor FURNITURE: Corner Cabinet, Chairs, Curio Cabinet, 5 Drawer Dresser, End Tables and More!

TERMS ON CHATTELS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK W/ PROPER ID.

memories, Chuck & Cheryl have decided to turn the reigns over for others to enjoy & cherish it as much as they have. This farm is truly an oasis and has been meticulously taken care of. This property offers something for everyone whether it be a location for a new build, a farm to put into production, or recreation, this farm has what you have been dreaming of! Not responsible for accidents or loss. Any announcements on day of auction, take precedence over any and all printed material. Hope to see you on the 8th of March!

2024

starting at 10:00 a .M. BY ORDER OF THE OWNERS, WE WILL OFFER FOR SALE BY ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION

DAYCARE FURNITURE, OFFICE FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES, COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

952 E. 72 ST., CLEVELAND, OH 44103 REGISTER TO BID @ http://tinyurl.com/24rzrrru

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: THERE IS A 18% BUYER’S PREMIUM APPLIED TO ALL SALES.

FURNITURE CLASSROOM TABLES, CUBBIES, CRIBS, HIGH CHAIRS, STORAGE CABINETS, KIDS AND OFFICE CHAIRS, 4 SEAT STROLLER, ARTWORK, BACKPACKS, FILE CABINETS, BOOK SHELVES, FOLDING TABLES, 3 PORTABLE BULLETIN BOARD DIVIDERS, PROJECTORS, RACK MOUNT UPS BACKUPS, ACER & DELL LAPTOPS, LAPTOP CHARGING CARTS, DUPLO

DOCUCUTTER 545 TRIMMER CUTTER, MONITORS, IMAC G5 ALL IN ONE, ACCESS POINTS, APC SMART BACK UPS, COPIERS, CARPETS, OUTDOOR BENCHES, TRICYCLES, SCALE, STEP 2 & WOODEN TOYS AND GAMES, WOOD BLOCKS, VACUUM CLEANERS, SPEED SCRUB 2601 FLOOR CLEANER, OFFICE SUPPLIES, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, COIN SORTERS, CLEANING SUPPLIES, PORTABLE STAGES, MAGAZINE AND BOOK RACKS, TOOLS, RUUD AC UNIT, KENMORE WASHER AND DRYER, WHIRLPOOL 4-BURNER GAS STOVE, TEACHERS LOUNGE SUNBEAM MARGARITAVILLE MARGARITA MAKER, FOG MACHINE, FLOWERS, GYMNASTICS MATS, INSTRUMENTS, RUBBERMAID CLEANING CART, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: VIKING GAS 4 BURNER DOUBLE OVEN GRIDDLE STOVE, EDESA COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR MODEL: EDR-1, BEVERAGE AIR COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATOR AND/OR FREEZER MODEL: KR36-1AS, BEVERAGE AIR E SERIES COMMERCIAL FREEZER MODEL: EF48-1AS, KERNAL POPS POPCORN MACHINE, SODA AND CANDY VENDING MACHINES, HOBART LX18H COMMERCIAL UNDER COUNTER DISH WASHER, PAN, PITCHERS, VASES, GLASSES SERVING WARE, WALL MOUNT HAND WASH STATION, HAMILTON BEACH ELECTRIC HAND MIXER 62650, HATCO 30” SELF SERVICE COUNTERTOP HEATED DISPLAY SHELF - MODEL GRSDS-30D, RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL TRASH BIN, SLIMLINE BEVERAGE DISPENSERS, SHARP COMMERCIAL RICE COOKER MODEL # KSH-777DW, KENMORE WASHER AND DRYER, WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE/FREEZER NUMEROUS OTHER ITEMS. WWW.GROSSMANINC.COM

TEXT ‘SOLD’ TO 313131 TO RECEIVE A TEXT MESSAGE OF UPCOMING SALES! ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED PREVIEW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

AUCTIONEER: NEAL P. GROSSMAN & MICHELLE RUNYON

952 EAST 72 STREET CLEVELAND OHIO 44103

(216) 631-0085 FAX (216) 631-8538

Auctioneers - Appraisers - Liquidators LICENSED AS AN AUCTION COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH

Celebrity Showdown participants raise over $28,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. (Submitted photo)

Bowls & others. Fenton, Depression, Franciscan- Desert Rose. Pfaltzgraff & more. Wooden Bench, Primitive ladder, Apple Crate, Mission Oak Quilt Rack. Oak Baskets & Others. Rush Seat Ladder back

Machines Drawers. Sewing Table. Brass Lamps, Oil Lamps, Finger lamps. Kitchen Aid Artisan Mixer. Sm Pressure Cooker. Blow Mold Sleigh & Blow Mold Candles. Kids Toys, Tinkertoys, Melissa & Doug. Old Farm/Industrial Toys: Ertl, Tru-Scale, Spec Cast, Tonka. JD, IH, Farmall, Case, Ford, NH, Cat & more… JD Neon Clock. Sockets, Wrenches, Bits, Drivers, Wheel Weight & Suitcase Weight.

Coins: Morgan & Peace Dollars. Currency, Sets- List coming. Guns: Old Shotguns and Rifles – List coming. All FFL Laws Apply. Estate Family Handles Firearms Term oF sale: 5% Buyer’s Premium waived for Cash or local check. Go to auctionzip.com 8930 for more information.

auctioneer

Complete Auction Service 305 Easy Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142 (724) 301-0319 PA Lic. #AU-003437-L • OH Lic. #57 96 7020 www.whitingauctions.com • www.auctionzip.com #8930

BurBank, OH

Wed. March 6, 2024

starting at 5:00 PM

Real estate auction

3 BedrooM With 2 BathrooMs 28’x20’ GaraGe on .89 acre of land

Live On Site: 11245 Burbank rd, Burbank, OH 44214

OPen FOr insPectiOn Weds. Feb. 28th at 5:00-6:00 P.M. other times available by appointment, call auctioneer to schedule. this auction is to settle the estate of Joanna r haBerBusch. The home is a three bedroom two bathroom two story Colonial Home with a two-car garage/barn and Walk-out Basement. The home has approximately 1,620 finished SqFt, with some of the original wood flooring. The house was moved approximately 20 years ago onto the newer foundation/basement. The basement, Porch, Deck, Kitchen and Bathrooms were renovated around that time. The basement has a bonus room, work-shop room, storage area, 200-amp breaker box, water softener, and walk-out stairs. This property has a great view of fields and the woods in the distance. Norwayne School District. Parcel #07-00036.000. This is NOT a foreclosure or Sheriff sale.

terMs and conditions: All potential buyers must register with proper ID prior to bidding the day of the auction. NO BUYER PREMIUM! The property is being sold in its “As Is” condition with all faults. No contingencies. Upon confirmation with Seller, the winning bidder shall make a non-refundable deposit of $10,000 immediately the day of auction with the balance due in 30 days. Any desired inspections to be completed 48 hours prior to the auction. Announcements the day of the sale take precedence of all previously printed material.

directions: From Burbank take State Route 83 South, Property is on East Side.

2023

ga Revolver, Rossi w/Nikon Scope .22-.250 cal Single Shot Rifle

coins: (54) Gold 20 Swiss Franc, (30+) Morgan Silver Dollars to inc: (3) Carson City 1883-CC, 1884-CC, 1891CC, “Rare” 1895-S & many key dates, 1878-S Trade Dollar, 1832 Bust Half Dollar, (30+) Peace Dollars, Indian Head & 2 cent pcs, Large Cents, (25) War Nickels (35% Silver), US & Foreign Paper Currency and more.

advertising signs: Firestone 70” x 23”, Royal Crown Cola 52” x 26”, Cover the Earth 35” x 20”, 7 UP 40” x 15 .”, Chesterfield 34” x 12”, Kool 26” x 11”, Texaco (1945) 18” x 12”, ButterKrust, Hillsboro, AB Carlson Hdwr Chardon O, Thermometers to inc: (2) Mail Pouch, Braun’s Bread, Morton Salt & Fleet-Wing Gasoline Motor oil, RXR,

gray 330 780-6645

Seabolt: Snooping Sales

homemaking lives, the fact remains across all socio-economic sectors. We all have far too many Tupperware lids and cans of old paint.

Speaking of things that won’t die, durability is one of the key reasons to shop secondhand. There is so much truth in the old adage “they just don’t make things like they used to.”

To my younger friends and family, I evangelize dovetail drawers, solid wood, hand stitching and hand tools manufactured in a time when they were warrantied for life. I am also fascinated by collections, be they perfume bottles, croquet sets or old yearbooks. Purdue ‘51 anyone?

GirlWonder has become enamored of high-quality costume jewelry of the last century. We say, with much love, that if the ring, earrings or necklaces look like they were worn by an octogenarian named “Edna,” our girl will make a beeline to them. She gets endless compliments on her style.

In the last week alone, I, or a member of my Thrift Gang (our gang colors are tweed), have haggled over a big 1950s-era Coldspot refrigerator (it was gorgeous. Pink interior even!) and a 1970s-era Harvest Gold deep freezer big enough to house a small car — or endless bodies (for the discriminating serial killer). Both pieces were built like tanks.

We were THIS close to making the deal (a steal really). It all ended when careful consideration proved there was no way to actually get these items OUT of the basement of the house. Those built-to-last appliances will sell with the house and probably outlast us all.

Estate sales are a chance to visit some truly stunning homes and properties. Last weekend, we prowled through a property perched so high on a hill that shoppers had to be shuttled up the driveway. The view was breathtaking. This must be what it feels like to live among the clouds. The finishes were exquisite. The house was so huge we walked through three times just to make sure we didn’t miss anything.

Sell. Throughout the house and garage, various members of the estate sale staff repeatedly assured me “the property is also for sale!” I couldn’t help but smile. I am flattered that they think I am in the market for this million dollar home when I am currently haggling with

McKinley Stamp Club 93rd annual show set for March 2-3

CANTON, Ohio — The McKinley Stamp Club of Canton, Ohio will hold its 93rd annual Stamp Show from March 2-3 at the St. George Serbian Orthodox Social Hall where a host of exhibits and dealers will be present.

The show will feature exhibits and 17 dealers buying and selling stamps, covers, postcards and stamp supplies. The show covers will also present the 2023 stamp issue of Railroad Stations. For more information about the show covers, e-mail stampman@NormsEyeView.com.

The event will go from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are free and the location is handicap accessible.

St. George Serbian Orthodox Social Hall is located at 4667 Applegrove St. NW, North Canton, Ohio. For more information, contact Dave Pool at 330-832-5992, lincolnway@ sssnet.com.

them over a $2 dish towel.

In the end, an estate sale is defined as a true estate sale if the owner is deceased. If the owner is living, then it’s technically a “tag sale.” Many people use the terms interchangeably.

I try not to think too much about it as I peruse the flotsam and jetsam of strangers’ lives. I’m just here for

their books and bird statues, thank you very much. Whatever their reasons for parting with their possessions, I like to think they have gone to a better place. Be that Heaven or Boca Raton.

(Kymberly Foster Seabolt welcomes comments in care of LifeOutLoud@Comcast. net; P.O. Box 38, Salem, OH 44460; or KymberlyFosterSeabolt.com.)

GOOds: glass top dinette table w/4 chairs; 2 bamboo straight chairs; bamboo sofa bed; upholstered sofa; upholstered sofa and love seat; leather power recliner; table lamps; floor lamps; Pennsylvania House maple dresser w/mirror; Pennsylvania House cherry dresser w/mirrors; end stands; night stands;

cOnsiGnEd by OthERs: lARGE lOt OF FiEstAWARE

nOtE: This is only a partial list, see web for complete list and pictures. Visit baerAuctions.com for online bidding

tERms

Ken

Begins

suMMary: Check out this fine

real estate opportunity, offered in 2 parcels, each offering a unique blend of natural beauty and potential. Located in New Concord, just south of Bloomfield, this property presents opportunities for a dream hunting setup or a great opportunity to build and develop the land into your dream homesite.

parceL 1: 20.51 Acres w/266.7 ft +/- of road frontage. Providing 20+ sprawling acres dedicated to the art of hunting, this parcel is conveniently accessible off Route 83, and boasts a strategic layout, with an approximately 8 acres being an open field with the remainder being wooded land. The parcel features a hunting blind overlooking a food plot currently planted with radishes. An abundance of deer scrapes, and an array of mature bucks caught on camera, this land has a proven history of exceptional hunting experiences. The flat and open terrain offers plenty of potential for a building site and the timber growth adds to the investment potential.

parceL 2: 5.01 Acres w/526.3 ft +/- of road frontage. Boasting excellent accessibility from road and trees to the rear, here’s an ideal spot to build your dream home.

LegaL: Muskingum County Parcel 23-60-12-09-000

Highland Township and Muskingum Local School District.

are currently $1,309.06 annually.

TerMs: visit www.kaufman-auctions.com for complete

From New Philadelphia, take SR 39 9.2 miles, turn left onto Oak Dale Rd NE for one mile, then turn right onto Cutler Rd NE for 0.4 miles onto the property. From Sherrodsville, travel SW on SR 39 for 1.1 miles, turn onto Cutler Rd SW for 1.1 miles onto the property.

suMMary: Discover a well-maintained commercial property spanning 8.2 acres, featuring three buildings totaling over 22,000 square feet of adaptable space. Building 1 comes to 6000+ sq. ft. with an office area and restroom separated from a large open space area with two overhead doors and storage room. Building 2 has 8,000+ sq. ft. of open, multi-use area. Two overhead doors and a dock at each end accompany this building. Building 3 gives another 8,000 sq. ft. of open area, with double garage doors and docks on the back side and a front garage door that can be driven into. Lot is well graveled and able to handle trucks with access to SR 39. Buildings 1 and 2 have 3-phase electric, propane gas heat, and all have had new roofs recently installed. This flexible property provides room for growing business, excellent investment, or country building site. Make plans to attend the preview and bid on this auction.

LeGaL: Parcels #62-00665-002 & 62-00665-003 in Warren Township of Tuscarawas County and Tusc Valley LSD. Taxes per half year are $2,366.18

TerMs: 10% Buyer’s Premium. 10% nonrefundable down payment due within 24 hours of the close of the Auction with the balance due at closing. The sale is not contingent upon buyer securing financing or other contingencies, property sells “AS IS.” Any required inspections must be completed prior to bidding. Property sells subject to all articles of record. Mineral rights previously withheld and do not convey. Register to bid to view all terms.

saLe: by order of rockPLex ProPerTies LLc kaufMan reaLTy & aucTions (888) 852-4111 www.kaufman-auctions.com curT yoder, realtor/auctioneer/Partner (330) 204-2447 curt.yoder@kaufmanrealty.com

Philadelphia, take SR 416 south approx. 6 miles to Sharon Dr. SE at the north end of Tuscarawas 0.3 mile east to the property OR from US 36, take SR 416 north through Tusky to Sharon DR to property.

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath ranch home * Greenhouse 0.64 acres * tuscarawas county * warwick township indian Valley local schools

OPen HOuse: tHursday February 22, 4 – 6 P.M.

Preppers, gardeners, and horticulturists take note! Come take a look at this 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home with an 832 square foot attached greenhouse with pond and wood burner. This newer home was built in 2016 and has 1544 sq. ft. of living space on a crawl space, engineered hardwood flooring throughout (except pantry and baths) and a steel roof. The home has a large living area with woodburning fireplace, kitchen with hickory cabinets and concrete countertops and includes the stove, fridge, and dishwasher, large pantry area, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and laundry area. The attached one car garage has a newly built concrete safe room. There are 2 water wells (county water is available) and county sewer. Heat is electric and wood burner. The wood burner heats the home and the greenhouse plus the pond water where Tilapia fish are raised. Many plants will remain in the greenhouse including banana trees! There is also an 18x25 detached storage building, chicken coop, turkey house, above ground pool, and large garden area. Tree-lined double corner lot. A great opportunity here! Call Steve Maag for more information. See sale order addendum day of sale for more details. Go to www.kaufman-auctions.com for more details and pictures. Real estate sells live onsite at 5 P.M. real estate terMs: 10% nonrefundable down payment day of sale with the balance due at closing. No financing or other contingencies, any required inspections must be completed prior to bidding. Property sells subject to all articles of record. Announcements day of sale take precedence over all previous advertising and statements. legal: Parcel #’s 63-00766-000 and 63-00766001

ONLINE ONLY

MON. March 4, 2024

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION!

PREVIEW: FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024 3-5 P.M.

PICK UP: THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024 FROM 12-6 P.M. 9 HAZLETT COURT, WHEELING, WV 26003 For live internet bidding go to www.Frioandstack.com and click bid Large Assortment of Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars, 1904S Liberty Head $20 Gold Double Eagle, 1880/1984/1897 Liberty Head $10 Gold Coins, Washington Silver Quarters, Complete Roosevelt Dime Set, Franklin Half Dollar Complete Set, Mercury Dimes, 5 Eisenhower Silver Dollar Proof Coins, Buffalo Nickels, Indian Head Pennies, 1857 Seated Half Dime, Inlaid Wood Drop Leaf Tea Cart, Lladro Figurines, Bridgeport Sunnyhill 1940’s Yearbooks, 1913 Washington The Man & The Mason Book, 1968 Wheeling City Directory, Mid Century Style Bookcase Desk, 1990S IBM Computer, Smoking Stand, Pipe Stand With Ashtray, Mid Century Danish Style Lamps, Fur Coats, Kay Kamico Dearmond Guitar, Women’s Clothing, Ornate Carved Back Victorian Style Chair, Mid Century Bassett Furniture, History Of Free Masonry Book (1906 Volumes 1 Thru 7), Vintage K.D.C. Hyda Bike, Patio & Pool Furniture, Little Orphan Annie Electric Stove, & Much More!

TErMS: A 20% buyer’s premium is in effect and shall be added to the final internet auction block price to become the total sales price aUcTION cONDUcTED BY:

FRIO, sTACk & AssOCIATEs, AUCTIONEERs, rEaL ESTaTE BrOKErS & cErTIFIED aPPraISErS.

PhONE: (304) 233-3168

AUCTIONEERs : sHANE sTACk #2228

JIM FRIO #722

West Farmington, oh

Thurs. March 7, 2024

Starting at 4:00 P.M.

ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE AUCTION

142 high st, West Farmington, oh 44491

Come out and see this home situated in the Village of West Farmington. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a detached 2+ car garage. There are 2 lots consisting of .71 acres. This home will need to be hooked up to city sewers. Located in the Bristol Local School District.

TErMs: 10% down day of auction, Certified/Guaranteed funds (nonrefundable). Balance due at closing, a 10% buyer’s premium will be added to final bid price to constitute purchase price. Property sold “as is” “where is. Balance due at closing approximately 45 days.

Buyers real Estate agents Must register 48 hours

Prior To auction.

contact: Mike Davis @ 440-749-0860.

Mike Davis Auctioneers, LTD.

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Stouffer Realty 15067 Hayes Rd. Middlefield, Ohio 44062

440-749-0860

“What We Sell Is Service”

Website:www.mikedavisauctioneersohio.com

E-Mail: info@mikedavisauctioneersohio.com

CALENDAR

(To add a nonprofit event to our calendar listing, send details at least three weeks in advance to: Calendar, Farm and Dairy, P.O. Box 38, Salem, OH 44460; or email: editorial@farmanddairy.com.)

Feb. 22

Professional Marketer Program Feb. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Buckeye Ag Museum, Wooster, Ohio; details, u.osu.edu/beefteam/files/2024/01/ Professional-Marketer-Short-Flyer2024-5c8ee5c40550b6af.pdf

Feb. 23

BEEF 509, Feb 23-24, Columbus, Ohio; details, Luke McKee, lmckee@ ohiobeef.org.

Feb. 27

BQA REcertification focused on newborn calf care, Mt. Gilead, Ohio; details RSVP to Carri Jagger, 419-9471070.

Feb. 28

Professional Marketer Program Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Buckeye Ag Museum, Wooster, Ohio; details, u.osu.edu/beefteam/files/2024/01/ Professional-Marketer-Short-Flyer2024-5c8ee5c40550b6af.pdf

Taking Your Beef Operation to the Next Level, Alexander Show Cattle, Sabina, Ohio; details, call 937-3820901 or email Brooks Warner at warner.948@osu.edu.

Commodity Marketing Strategies Feb. 28, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Buckeye Ag Museum, Wooster, Ohio; details, contact John Yost, OSU Extension Educator Wayne County at 330-264-8722 for more information.

Activity and temperature monitoring systems for calves, heifers and cows, Feb. 28, noon- 1 p.m., webinar; details, register at https://go.osu.edu/ plf24.

March 1

Ohio Beef Cow/Calf Workshop, March 1, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Adams County, Ohio; details, u.osu.edu/beefteam/files/2024/01/Adams-Cow-CalfWorkshop-2024-9ab5d28b6af241b2. pdf.

March 6

dishes; small electrical appliances and kitchen utensils; dressers; table & chair; Tasco telescope; lot of empty totes; planters; picnic baskets; Holiday decorations; night stand; china cabinet; anTiquEs & coLLEcTibLEs: 3 drawer spoon carved dresser; china cabinet; dry sink; marble top dry sink; wardrobe; marble top side table; trunks; train cars including Lionel & HO; glassware & pottery including Pfaltzgraff, Rowe, Uranium glass, Taylor Smith Pa. Dutch dish set and others; pickle jar; Mickey Mouse piggy bank; sad irons; full size bed frame; jewelry armoire; buttons; handkerchiefs; cameras; oil lamps; clover leaf drop leaf table; crocks; wicker sewing stand; vintage African American girl & boy planters; brass bucket; 2 pc china cabinet (no shelves); settee and matching chair; Bowman milk bottles; 5 gallon water jug on stand; sporTinG Goods & TooLs: large lot fishing rods; Plano tackle box and lures; Shakespeare trolling motor; fishing reels including Penn Monofil,

22.52 acres mostly open land with good hunting/recreation woods and pond

Pen side Diagnosis of BRD pathogen, March 6, noon- 1 p.m., webinar; details, register at https://go.osu.edu/ plf24.

March 7

What’s the Beef with Soil Health and Livestock?, March 7, 8-9 a.m., webinar; details, https://agcrops.osu. edu/events/whats-beef-soil-healthand-livestock-webinar.

March 8

Ohio Beef Cow/Calf Workshop, March 8, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Claylick Run Farm, Newark, Ohio; details, u.osu.edu/beefteam/files/2024/01/ Licking-Cow-Calf-Workshop-Flyer3-8-2024-e348d2216b81a246.pdf.

March 11

Overholt Drainage School, March 11-14, Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex, 2510 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio; details, https:// agcrops.osu.edu/events/overholtdrainage-school.

March 14

Western Pennsylvania Grazing Conference, March 14, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Trinity Point Church of God in Clarion, Pennsylvania; details, www. westernpagrazing.com.

Ohio Beef Expo, March 14-17, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; details, https://www.ohiobeefexpo.com/.

March 19

Beef Quality Assurance Certification & REcertification, March 19, 7 p.m., Muskingum Livestock Auction, 944 Malinda St., Zanesville, Ohio; details, https://u.osu.edu/beefteam/ files/2023/11/Muckingum-BQA-Flyer-24.pdf.

March 26

Beef Quality Assurance Certification & REcertification, March 26, 6-8 p.m., United Producers, 3153 state Route 98, Bucyrus, Ohio; details, https://u.osu.edu/beefteam/ files/2023/11/BQA-Flyer-NorthOh2024-pdf.pdf.

May 2

Ohio FFA Convention, May 2-3, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio; details, https://ohioffa.org/programs/ state-convention/.

July 24

Ohio State Fair, July 24-Aug. 4, Ohio State Fairgrounds, 717 East 17th Avenue Columbus, Ohio; details, https:// www.ohiostatefair.com/.

Genealogical society to meet

RAVENNA, Ohio — The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet on March 2 at the Portage County Historical Society where guest speaker Claude Custer will talk about the history of Atwater township. Custer is from Atwater, Ohio and works at the Atwater Historical Society. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. and is free to the public.

For more information, visit portagecountyohioogs.org/.

2-row

5ft.

– John

116 Lawn Tractor – Toro Lawn Tractor – Kubota 900 RTV, 4x4 - (3) Raygo 320A Rascal Rollers - Bros SPV735DD Smooth Drum Roller - Raygo 4100 Smooth Drum Roller 5k hrs. - DynaPac CR-25 Smooth Drum Roller - Case

580E Backhoe 4X4 - Etnyre Chip Seal Spreader - Turfmate

Mower – Land Pride 12ft. Batwing Finish Mower - Hydro Power 180 Mower - Bobcat 743 Skid Loader, 5K hrs. - Cat 629 Roller - Snorkel Lift TB80 - Case Trencher - Finn Straw

Chopper - Wacker Trench Roller - Rammax Trench Roller

- Bobcat Jack Hammer - Bobcat Bucket Broom - IH 240 Broom Tractor - Hamm Roller 3012DSB - (2) Skid Loader Asphalt Planers. non-running veHicles: Mack RS600 Straight Truck – 99’ Dodge Grand Caravan – 90’ Dodge Dakota 4X4

– 95’ Ford E350 Box Truck – 95’ Volvo FE Series Straight Truck – 80’ Chevy Dump Truck – 92’ Ford E800 Fuel Truck – 89’ Ford F700 Dump Truck – 89’ Mobil Sweeper – 92’ Sweeper Truck - Cushman Golf Cart.

Fuel tanks: 1,000-gal. Tank – 400-gal. Fuel Trailer - (2) 500-gal Tanks with Barriers – 500-gal. Tank – 1,000-gal. With Barrier - Fuel Trailer With (2) 500-gal. Tanks – 1,500gal. Tank With Barrier.Now accepting quality consignments at our Dalton location. Please call Andrew at 330-464-2545 for details on how to consign today. All local consignments from Wayne and Stark County. Thank you for your support!!

online terms: Visa, MasterCard & Wire Transfer accepted. Wire Transfer required on purchases totaling $2,500 or greater. 10% buyer’s premium on all sales. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Multi Par auction process may be used.

auCtioneers: anDrew rehm, 330-464-2545, or arehm@kikoCompany.Com

anD JaroD limbaCh, 330-641-4798, or JlimbaCh@kikoCompany.Com

auCtioneer/realtor: JaCob whitaCre, 330-417-9123, or JwhitaCre@kikoCompany.Com

kiko auctioneers (330) 455-9357 • www.kikoauctions.com

CommuniTy AuCTion inC. 45625 sTATe RouTe 154, RogeRs, ohio 44445.

200+ FiReARms

RiFles & shoTguns: Browning 1919 7.62x51 (308) Rifle; Winchester 94 32-40cal; Fausti Ducks Unlimited 12ga; Winchester 94 32 Spl; Browning Light 12 12ga Shotgun; Weatherby Agency 12ga Shotgun; Remington 11/48 12ga Shotgun; Mauser M98 8mm Rifle; Winchester 24 20ga Shotgun; Mauser GEW 98 8mm Rifle; Chinese K98 8mm Rifle; Enfield No1 Mk3 303 Brit Rifle; Mauser FN98 8mm Rifle; Smith & Wesson 916A 12ga Shotgun; Springfield SXS 12ga Shotgun; Mossberg 195k A 12ga Shotgun; Remington 770 30-06 Rifle; Mossberg 835 12ga Shotgun; Remington 788 308 win Rifle; Savage SS 22/410 Combo; Stevens 811 20ga Shotgun; Stoeger Uplander 12ga Shotgun; Ruger American 308 win Rifle; H&R Classic Carbine 45 Colt Rifle; Rossi R92 38/357 Rifle; Savage 110 30-06 Rifle; Savage Axis 7mm Rifle; Ruger American 308 win Rifle; R.F. Sedgley Mauser 98 30-06?? Rifle; Winchester 37 12ga Shotgun; Springfield M1 Garand 30 cal Rifle; Rossi Rio Grande 45/70 Rifle; Bushmaster XM15-E29 .223 Rifle; Volunteer Comando Mack 45 45 cal Rifle; American Arms AK 47-22 22 cal Rifle; Savage 111 7MM Rifle; US Springfield Krag 1892/96 30-40 Krag Rifle; Remington 1100 12 Ga. Shotgun; Belgium Zulu 12ga Shotgun; Winchester 1897 20 Ga. Shotgun; CZ USA 527 Varmint 17 Rem Rifle; Remington 513T 22lr Rifle; Marlin 983S 22 Win Mag Rifle; Colt Sporter Match H-BAR 223 Cal Rifle; Weatherby Vanguard 270 Win Rifle; Husqvarna 1000 Deluxe 220 Swift Rifle; Remington 700 Heavy Barrel Target 308 Win Rifle; Winchester 1897 12ga Shotgun; Kassner M-2165 (98 Mauser) 30-06 Cal Rifle; Winchester 62A 22LR Rifle; Ruger American 17 HMR Rifle; Howa 1500 Short Action 7.62x39mm Rifle; Stevens 320 12ga Shotgun; Marlin 336 35 Rem Rifle; DSA SA-58 308 Win Rifle; Mossberg 100 ATR 308 Win Rifle; Bushmaster 17S Bullpup 223 cal / 5.56mm Rifle; Romanian Cugir wasr-10 7.62X39MM Rifle; Charles Daly Empire Grade O/U 12ga Shotgun; Remington 760 30-06 Cal Rifle; Kel-Tec Sub 2000 9mm Rifle; Remington 770 7mm Rem Mag Rifle; Winchester Model 12 16ga Shotgun; Enfield No 4 Mk 1 303 Brit Rifle; Anderson AM-15 223 Cal Rifle; Marlin 56 Levermatic 22LR Rifle; Voere Cougar 98 Mauser 30-06 Cal Rifle; Ithaca Lefever Field Grade Nitro Special 16ga Shotgun; Browning A-Bolt 338 Win Mag Rifle; Mossberg 835 Ultra Mag 12ga Shotgun; CVA APEX 300 Win Mag Rifle; Browning BLR 243 Win Rifle; Marlin 336 30/30 Rifle; Marlin 92 32 RF Rifle; Ithaca 37 Featherlight 12 Ga. Shotgun; Remington 1100 20 Ga. Shotgun; PisTols & RevolveRs: Thompson Center Contender 221 Fireball Pistol; Remington XP100 221 Fireball Pistol; Smith & Wesson 22A 22lr Pistol; Glock 17 Gen 2 9mm Pistol; Magnum Research Mountain 22lr Pistol; IWI Uzi 22 cal Pistol; Intratec AB10 9mm Pistol; Colt New 22 22 cal Revolver; Smith & Wesson 1903 .32 long Revolver; Smith & Wesson 457 .45 AUTO Pistol; H & R 999 22 CAL. Revolver; Colt Police Positive .38 Revolver; Colt Derringer (Lady Set) 22 CAL. Pistol; Colt Derringer (Lord set) 22 CAL. Pistol; Colt Derringer (Lord & Lady ) set 22 CAL. Pistol; Charter Arms Explorer II .22 Cal Pistol; Ruger 22/45 22lr Pistol; Para Ordnance P13-45 45 ACP Pistol; FIME Group REX ZERO 9mm Pistol; Glock G19 Gen 5 9x19mm Pistol; Glock G22 Gen 5 40 S&W Pistol; Glock G48 9x19mm Pistol; Glock G26 9x19mm Pistol; Glock G17 Gen 5 9x19mm Pistol; Charter Arms 53824 38 Spec Revolver; CZ 70 7.65 (32 Auto) Pistol; Ruger SP101 22LR Revolver; Taurus 44 44 Mag Revolver; Smith & Wesson 29-2 44 Mag Revolver; Beretta Tomcat 3032 32 Auto Pistol; Kimber Pro Carry II 45 ACP Pistol; Cimmarron Lightning 38 Spec Revolver; Glock 19 Gen 4 9mm Pistol; Smith & Wesson 37 Airweight 38 Spec +P Revolver; Kimber ESV 9mm Pistol; Taurus Raging Bull 44 Mag Revolver; H&R 930 22LR Revolver; CZ 50 32 Auto Pistol; Hi Standard R101 22LR Revolver; H&R 925 38 S&W Revolver; Glock 27 40 S&W Pistol; Canik TP9DA 9mm Pistol; Colt 1908 25 Auto Pistol; Hi Point JXP10 10mm Pistol; Taurus 627 II 357 Mag Revolver; CZ P-09 9mm Pistol; Colt Official Police 38 Spec Revolver; Kel-Tec PLR 16 5.56 Pistol; Ruger Mark II Target 22lr Pistol AnTiques ~ blACk PowdeR ~ ReCeiveRs: Sharps 4 Barrel #1 22 CAL. Pistol; Sharp 4 Barrel #3 .32 Cal Pistol; FMK AR1 multi Receiver; CVA Wolf 50 cal Inline; EIG NAVY Percussion Pistol Black Powder; Thompson Center Hawken 50 cal Black Powder; ATI Omni Hybrid 300 Blackout Receiver; CVA Wolf V2 50 Cal Black Powder; Winchester Apex 50cal Black Powder; Thompson Center Hawkin Flintlock 50 Cal Black Powder; F. Llipietta Model 1860 44 Cal Black Powder

bAyoneTs ~ miliTARiA: French Model 1874 Gras Bayonet; USM4 Bayonet & USM8A1 Scabbard; WW1 98/05 Saw back Bayonet & Scabbard; French 1831 foot Artillery Sword & Scabbard; British 1837 or 1848 Pattern Brunswick Bayonet; US 1873 45/70 Trapdoor Bayonet, Scabbard & Hanger; Original Enfield 303 British Grenade Launcher; 1942 U.S. M8 Flare Gun online bidding Available @ baerAuctions.com

AuCTioneeR’s noTe: This is a very partial list. Please see the online catalog for full listing. More items will be added as they are consigned. Consignments are now being accepted for our June Firearms Auction. TeRms: 10% buyers premium on all purchases. Cash, Check or Credit Card (Visa, Master Card or Discover). All ATF regulations apply. Online buyers see the terms on Proxibid and/or hibid.com.

Wade C. Baer, CAI, AMM Auctioneer / Broker 330-424-2705 or Wade@BaerAuctions.com

Miller Rod & Gun ~ Owner BaerAuctions.com | 330-227-3236

check. Items listed selling absolute.

MaRk MILLER , aUCTIONEER

OHIO lICEnSE nUMBER 2005000140

starting at 5:00 PM

Selling For The Family oF The laTe DaviD Dezee

CommerCial BuilDing – exTra loT – 1.716 aCreS – JaCkSon

Twp. – mahoning Co. – zoneD B-2 village CenTer waTer & Sewer live auCTion wiTh online BiDDing availaBle

Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidder on locaTion: 162 s salem Warren rd. (sr 45), norTh Jackson, oh 44451. direcTions: Just south of Mahoning Ave. Watch for KIKO signs. real esTaTe: Originally a church and used for various uses over the years, last as warehouse & office space. Approx. 3,088 sq. ft. – large open area/former sanctuary on main level plus office space, front & rear, 2 restrooms. Large open concrete block basement with glass-block windows – boiler heat – natural gas – 1.716 acres total – blacktop parking – shown by appointment or open 1.5 hours before auction. Loads of possibilities here!

Terms on real esTaTe: 10% down auction day, balance due at closing. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the highest bid to establish the purchase price. Any desired inspections must be made prior to bidding. All information contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

auCTion By orDer oF: aBBey mCCann

auCTioneer/realTor: ruSSell T. (ruSTy) kiko, Jr., C.a i., 330-495-0923, ruSTykiko@kikoCompany.Com

realTor: STephanie l kanDel, 330-705-9880, SkanDel@kikoCompany.Com kiko auctioneers (330) 455-9357 • www.kikoauctions.com

Lyndora, Pa

Tues. Feb. 27, 2024

starting at 5:00 p.m.

Croll’s Mills AuCtions

138 Whitestown rd., Lyndora, Pa 16045

MiliTary MeMorabilia siMulcasT aucTion

We have several items consigned and will be adding more as we go along. We have items consigned spanning from the Civil War- clear up to modern items, several WWI AND WWII ITEMS, and more, we will be offering live and online bidding for a lot of these great items. But you can still attend and bid live on items as well.

Online Bidding is Open nOw. hibid.com auctionzip #17949 • gotoauctions #2201 estatesale.com #5692 • crollsmillsauctions.com

RogeR CRoll (724) 496-4580

AU005812

TerMs oF sale: Cash~Good Check~Credit/Debit Cards. 3% Convenience Fee on All Credit/Debit Cards.

tHeresa BloCHer, 330-495-3789, BloCHer@kikoCoMPany.CoM

KiKo auctioneers (330) 455-9357 • www.kikoauctions.com

Shapiro admin tours New Holland plant

NEW HOLLAND, Pa. — During a February tour of New Holland Agriculture’s Lancaster County campus, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding highlighted key pieces of Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget, focused on creating economic opportunity for all in communities across the state through new Agriculture and Conservation Innovation funds.

The $10.3 million in Agriculture and Conservation Innovation funds will support innovative manufacturers and provide opportunities for farmers to be more efficient and productive while enhancing the soil and water resources key to Pennsylvania’s future.

New Holland Agriculture — a brand of CNH Industrial — has a 341-acre campus in Lancaster County that includes a 150-acre test farm and a 700,000-square-foot equipment manufacturing plant. The campus provides 600 jobs, including a Pennsylvania-certified earn-whileyou-learn Ag Equipment Service Technician Apprenticeship designed to fill a pipeline for skilled technicians who can service cutting-edge, computerized equipment.

Some of the innovative equipment developed and manufactured by New Holland runs on alternative energy sources and autonomous technology.

The Innovation and Conservation program will magnify the impact of conservation investments in the PA Farm Bill, including the Resource Enhancement and Protection Program that helps farmers purchase conservation equipment, Conservation Excellence Grants, Farm Vitality Grants for planning, the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program and others.

Other agricultural aspects of the 2024-25 budget include:

• $5.6 million to reform the Dairy Margin Coverage Protections that protect dairy farmers from harmful price fluctuations.

• $5 million for a new state laboratory in western Pennsylvania that will provide much-needed testing capacity, helping with rapid diagnosis and mitigation of future highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks across the state.

• $1.7 million in cloud computing solutions and migration of state laboratory data to a more advanced information management system.

• $655,000 to fund a groundbreaking new state program for agricultural seed certification and trade assistance that will grow Pennsylvania’s role as a national and international agricultural leader.

• $145,000 for a novel pest detection program using dogs to prevent pest outbreaks without the expensive and potentially harmful use of pesticides.

Fish fry in Minerva begins Feb. 23

MINERVA, Ohio — St. Gabriel Catholic Church will begin holding a fish fry on Feb. 23, running through March 22. The dinner will be from 4:30-6 p.m.

Carryout is available by stopping in or calling 330-868-4610. The menu includes fish dinner, baked or fried, with a choice of a side of French fries, baked potato or rigatoni, as well as coleslaw, applesauce, bread, a beverage and dessert. The cost is $12 for adult fish dinners and $7 for adult rigatoni dinner. Children ages 6-12 cost $5 for fish dinner and $4 for rigatoni. Children under 6 eat for free.

More information, call 330-2058005.

THON raises $16.9 million in pediatric cancer funds

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —

Hundreds of Penn State students have raised more than $16.9 million for pediatric cancer patients in the annual 46-hour dance marathon known as THON

The $16,955,683.63 total was announced on Feb. 18 at the conclusion of the Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, billed as the world’s largest stu-

dent-run philanthropy. It topped last year’s total of $15,006,132.46. Money raised benefits pediatric cancer patients and their families at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Child cancer survivors and their families also participate along with the dancers, who are helped by thousands of other students in support roles.

Officials say the dance marathon, which draws 16,500 volunteers each year, has raised more than $235 million and the fund has helped over 4,800 families over more than a half-century of existence.

(©2024 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

cOllectiOn – miSc.

having suffered the loss of her husband, is downsizing, and moving. Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidder online only. PickuP locATion: 118 ASTon couRT, cAnonSbuRg, PA 15317.

Tree Farm. Having frontage on SR 46, Crestview Rd., and Hawkins Rd. Property offers three homes. First home offers 1,700+ sq. ft. century home with brick and vinyl exterior, kitchen area, dining room, living room with fireplace, main-level laundry, 3-4 bedrooms upstairs with full bath, full divided stone basement with walkout, breaker electric, updated gas F/A furnace, public water. Home has new electric and plumbing within the last year. Main level has drywall hung but needs finished. Solid home ready for you to finish the way you want! Second home offers kitchen with dining area, living room, utility room, breaker electric with gas F/A furnace, one bedroom and full bath upstairs. Home is ready for renovation. Third home has driveway off Crestview Rd. and offers kitchen with dining area, living room, two bedrooms and full bath, full divided walkout basement, breaker electric, modern gas F/A furnace. All 3 homes have separate electric. 30 X 48 pole barn with 3 overhead doors. Nice balance of open and wooded land with loads of wildlife! Public water and gas at the street! Convenient location just on the edge of town. Property divided as follows:

Parcel #1: Approx. 67.5 acres of open wooded

land with frontage on SR 46, Crestview Rd., and Hawkins Rd. with the three homes and buildings mentioned above.

Parcel #2: Approx. 2.5 acres wooded lot with frontage on Hawkins Rd.

TerMs on real esTaTe: 10% down auction day, balance due at closing. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the highest bid to establish the purchase price. Any desired inspections must be made prior to bidding. All information contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Property to be sold as Separate Parcels and not to be offered as an Entirety.

auCtion By order oF:

Claude Custer and daVid Custer auCtioneers/realtors: douglas l milano, 330-205-2196, dmilano@kikoComPany.Com and randall l kiko, 330-831-0174, randallkiko@kikoComPany.Com.

KiKo auctioneers (330) 455-9357 • www.kikoauctions.com

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–Oliver 1850 all original 4036 hrs front weights bracket remotes – Oliver 1750 with QT-1 cab over/under/direct drive shows 2177 hrs set back front end remote – one-owner 2016 Cat 262D C/H/A aux hyd disconnect 3770 hrs, new rubber – Case IH 1680 axial-flow combine 4372 hrs Cummings eng. rock tarp specialty rotor new rasp bars new feeder house chain LED lights heavy rear axle off 2588 with bin ext.

Planting & tillage eQuiPMent: Sukup/Marliss 9800 15’ no till drill all grain double disc with packing wheels – Pottinger PO 6001T 20’ Terradisc good – JD 7000 4-row wide corn planter rebuilt no fertilizer boxes

510 16-hole grain drill fertilizer with grass seeder

White 256 14’ disc – Kewanee 1010 20’

flatfold disc good – Oliver semi mt 4X18 auto reset plow – Brillion 15’ cultimulcher good – 3 pt 9-shank chisel –15’ single roll packer – 10’ pull-type

PReVieW on AuTo only: Friday – March 1, 2024 – 2:00-4:00 P.M. or by appointment

PickuP: Friday – March 8, 2024 – 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

1985 ZiMMeR: One-owner, only 8,045 actual miles

Vintage grapevine base table – grapevine base coffee table – various framed art – Waterford crystal – pen collection – jewelry – Maggie Malano wall art – furniture – curio – Bombay chest – Olhausen pool table, slate AuctiOneer/reAltOr: ruSSell t. (ruSty) KiKO, Jr., c.A.i., 330-495-0923, ruStyKiKO@KiKOcOmpAny.cOm, #Au002727l ruSS KiKO ASSOc. #Ay000170l

preview, and loadouts! Forklift available. Not accepting furniture, tires, or household goods. Watch website for additions & pictures. Thank you!

additionS: Chevy Equinox, 134k miles - 1999 Dodge Dakota, 165k miles

2003 Buick Century - 2004 Infiniti Q35, 152k miles - 2004 Honda Civic, 220k miles

2006 Hyundai Sonata, 135k miles - 2001 Buick Rendezvous, 159k miles - 1998 Ford Expedition, 141k miles - 2006 Ford Taurus, 121k miles - 2018 Freightliner M2 with 6.7L

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East PalEstinE, OH

Tues. March 5, 2024

starting at 5:15 P.M.

Two-STory InveSTmenT Home

eaST PaleSTIne CITy & SCHoolS

50 X 120 loT – PublIC uTIlITIeS bId lIve or onlIne bIddIng avaIlable

Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidder on locaTion: 297 clark sT. W, easT PalesTine, oh 44413. DirecTions: From N. Market go west on Clark St. .1 mile to auction. Watch for KIKO signs. real esTaTe: 1,100+ sq. ft. home with covered back porch, kitchen, dining room and living room with full bath on the main level. Enclosed front porch. Two bedrooms and half bath up. Unfinished basement, 150-amp breaker electric, public utilities, electric baseboard heat recently put in. Corner lot.

TerMs on real esTaTe: 10% down auction day, balance due at closing. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the highest bid to establish the purchase price. Any desired inspections must be made prior to bidding. All information contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

auCTIoneer/realTor: rudy w. KIKo, 330-540-2416, rudyKIKo@KIKoComPany.Com

kiko auctioneers (330) 455-9357 • www.kikoauctions.com

Canton, oH

Thurs. Feb. 29, 2024

starting at 12:00 P.M.

Investment OppOrtunIty!

BrIck BungalOw

cantOn, OH - stark cO. - plaIn lsD

lIve auctIOn wItH OnlIne BIDDIng

Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidder on locaTion: 2625 clearview ave. nw, canTon, oh 44718 DirecTions: From US Route 30 take I-77 north for 3.3 miles. Take exit 107A onto Fulton Drive and turn left. In a third of a mile turn right onto Clearview Ave. NW to auction location. Watch for KIKO signs.

real esTaTe: This brick bungalow rests on a quiet street in an established neighborhood. The main floor features a dine-in kitchen, living room, full bath with tub shower and two bedrooms. Upstairs includes a large, finished room easily adaptable to many uses. The basement is partially finished with laundry, second bathroom and spacious recreational room. Attached one-car garage, and secluded backyard with covered concrete patio. This home needs some updates but has great potential to add your personal touch. All within walking distance of the Pro Football Hall Of Fame! Come see it for yourself! Central A/C, gas furnace, and 100-amp breaker electric. Plain LSD. Stark Co. parcel #5207481. Half year taxes are $906.

noTe: Home will be open two hours prior to auction. Call auctioneer for details on how to use your current home to buy this one!

Terms on real esTaTe: 10% down auction day, balance due at closing. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the highest bid to establish the purchase price. Any desired inspections must be made prior to bidding. All information contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

auctIOn By OrDer Of: JOHn mangrum pOa fOr nancy pappa auctIOneer/realtOr: JacOB wHItacre, 330-417-9123, JwHItacre@kIkOcOmpany.cOm

realtOr: lana sHelley, 330-417-3626, lsHelley@kIkOcOmpany.cOm KiKo auctioneers (330) 455-9357 • www.kikoauctions.com

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StartS : tueS. feb. 20, 2024

1:00 p.m.

endS : mon. feb. 26, 2024

Clean Mobile HoMe in MaCe’s Mobile estates 1994 spruCeridge HoMe WitH updates uniontoWn, oH – online auCtion

Owner has moved to assisted living. Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidder online only. Preview Location: 13675 cLeveLand ave. nw, Lot #28, uniontown, oH 44685 directionS: Take Cleveland Ave north of Edison St. or south of Killian Rd. to Mace’s Mobile Estates and follow to lot #28.

preview: Saturday – Feb. 24, 2024 – 10:00-11:00 a m

Features a clean 2-bedroom, 2-full bath single wide mobile home, 1994 Spruceridge. All appliances transfer, including 1 yr. old washer & dryer. Updated gas FA furnace (1 yr. old) and central AC. Large deck. Current lot rent is $390/month and includes water, sewer, and trash. 55+ older community, well maintained. Rent lot or move to your lot. Sale not subject to being park approved.

onLine termS: Cash or Wire Transfer accepted. Payment due in full within 48 hours of auction end time. 15% buyer’s premium on all sales. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Multi Par auction process may be used.

auCtion by order of: lynda dexter, poa for JuditH a dexter

auCtioneer/realtor: MattHeW p. KiKo, 330-327-9617 or MattKiKo@KiKoCoMpany.CoM KiKo auctioneers (330) 455-9357 • www.kikoauctions.com

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StartS : Mon. Feb. 26, 2024 at 12:30 P.M.

endS : Mon. March 4, 2024 at 12:30 P.M.

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engines - TOOls - Hardware - BrusH HOg - FOrd TracTOr

BackHOe - FOrkliFT - TOOlBOxes - semi Tires and rims

HOuseHOld iTems - generaTOr - elvis recOrds - cOllecTOr

PlaTes – lamPs – POTTery - HOrse Tack

Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidders online only. Preview/PickuP location: 550 JohnSon road, wadSworth, oh 44281. Visit www.kikoauctions.com for a full list of items being sold.

aucTiOneer/realTOr: randy l cOmPTOn, 330-704-5702, Or rcOmPTOn@kikOcOmPany.cOm

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Registration open for Ohio Barn Conference

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — Conference registration is now open for the Ohio Barn Conference and Barn Tour XXIII which will be April 26 and 27 at the Buckeye Career Center, 545 University Dr. NE., New Philadelphia, Ohio.

The Barn Bus Tour on April 26 will leave from the TownePlace Suites New Philadelphia parking lot. This is an all-day long tour of barns and includes lunch. Pre-registration is required. Seats are limited.

The conference on April 27 at the Buckeye Career Center will include breakfast, lunch, silent auction and the annual meeting.

Early bird registration rates are in effect until March 31. Go to friendsofohiobarns.org/annual-conference to register.

A block of rooms is available at the TownePlace Suites New Philadelphia by Marriott, 1298 W High Ave. For hotel reservations call the direct line at 330-556-5354 and mention the “Friends of Ohio Barns” block (code: FOB) for reduced rate before March 25. No online reservations at this rate will be taken, and only a limited number of rooms are available under the block.

Trivia Night set for March 19

ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Alliance Historical Society Trivia Night will be March 19 from 6-9 p.m. at A-Town Burgers and Brews.

There will be six rounds of 10 questions each in categories including general knowledge, entertainment, sports and local history.

Teams will consist of four persons, and each team should register with a descriptive name and prepare for a good time. Entrance fee is $80 per team of four and includes ATown’s burger bar. Teams may register by going to alliancehistory.org/ trivia-night.

Drinks will be available from the cash bar, which will include a selection of craft beers, sodas and milkshakes. Other fundraising activities will include a 50-50 drawing, table and round sponsorships and basket raffles. Prizes will be given to the winning team.

Anyone who would like to become a sponsor or donate a gift card or raffle basket should email alliancehistory@yahoo.com. Table sponsorships are $100 and Question Round sponsorships are $50.

Spring clinic will include speakers and tradeshow

YOUNGSTOWN — The 2024 Mahoning Valley Landscape and Nursery Association Spring Clinic will be March 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave.

Industry specialists and Ohio State University Extension speakers will cover topics such as employee incentives and retention, as well as best practices for pruning and fertilizing. There will also be a tradeshow with vendor displays and industry updates.

Registration is $75 for members of MVLNA, FFRG, Garden Club or master gardeners and $110 for non-members. To register or learn more, call Kim Vallia at 330-5402306 or visit go.osu.edu/ 2024MVLNASpringClinic.

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AnnuAl Winter MAchinery And equipMent consignMent Auction locAted At the coluMbiAnA county FAirgrounds - online only

trActors – FArM & construction equipMent – trucks – trAilers – lAWn equipMent – etc.

Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidders online only. Preview/PickuP Location: 225 Lee ave. (Sr 164), LiSbon, oH 44432. DirectionS: US Rt. 30 to Lisbon and north on SR 45 to Lee Ave. (SR 164) and east to the fairgrounds. call early to consign – Free advertising with photos on website.

OPEN HOUSE/PREVIEW: SatURday, FEb. 24, 9:00 a .M.-4:00 P.M. & MONday, FEb. 26 – 12:00-4:00 PM

PICKUP/LOadOUt: tHURSday, FEb. 29 & FRIday, MaRCH 1 – 9:00 a .M. – 5:00 P.M. EaCH day note: no small items and items of no value.

tractorS – SkiD Steer – coMbine: New Holland TM120 tractor 6100 hrs, 4WD, 150 HP, 540/1000, 3 remote, full cab – Case IH axialflow 1688 combine 4600 hr eng., 3600 sep., yield monitor, crop chopper, poly liners – Case 2594 tractor, cab, duals, 220 HP, 24 sp pwr. Shift, light bars front/back, 6150 hrs – Case 60XT skid steer, 14K hrs, runs good –John Deere 2350 with a 245 loader bought new in 1985, shed kept, 5616 accurate hrs, well serviced, has hydro leak but runs and functions as it should, new front tires, comes with pallet forks and bucket, manuals included – JD 7220 MFWD with 741 loader, cab, cast wheels, 46085R38 –MF 5455 MFWD tractor, cab, loader, grapple FarM eQuiPMent: JD grain drill, single disc opener with grass seed box – John Deere MX8 Bushhog bought new in 2005, shed kept, used on pastures/trails/field edges, needs new internal gearbox parts on right side, needs blade holder and blades, manual included – J & M TF212 25’ torsion flex – NH 358 grinder mixer with 10’ ext. hyd. auger –Lancaster 40 silage mill with processor – Dempster 5-ton fertilizer spreader – Stirex 2-star hay tedder – JD Mott style offset 8’ 3 pt mower – Alamo 8’ 3 pt flail mower – AC WD tractor – Gold Digger ZD48 3 pt tile plow 6 in and 4 in boot – NH 492 haybine – White 508 4 bottom plow with auto reset – Farmhand gravity blower – Ford 3 pt 2 row corn plater – Feterl 8 in X 55 PTO grain auger – Killbros 375 gravity wagon with rebuilt front end –flatbed wagon 10 ton Pequea gear 8X16 – Flatbed wagon with 8 ton gear – 12 in Killbros brush auger with new hyd hoses and winch – springtooth drag harrow – New Idea double beater manure spreader – Schuler 4510 vert. TMR mixer with scales – Hardee TR 500 sprayer 45 ft hyd folding booms & elec controls – JD 16A flail chopper – 2R 3 pt cultivator stiff shank – (3) 5 ft double-sections of rolling baskets - IMT 3,000 series truck crane with compressor and hyd. pump 15’ reach without riggers off of tire service truck – IMT 11’ utility bed with lift gate and hose reels – Case IH 5400 grain drill with no seed units 22 hole all grain traiLerS – truckS – MowerS: 2005 Custom Fab 24 ft. gooseneck horse trailer with carpeted tack room, 4 horse slant, all aluminum, rubber mats, 14K GVWR – Appalachian 24 ft. with 4 ft. leveling beavertail gooseneck trailer fold down ramps tandem axle 12 volt 8K lb. winch –2017 Chevy 1500 Silverado Z-71 140K miles 4 door, 5.3L, V-8, tonneau cover, clean, trans. needs some work – Steiner 450-25 4X4 with Kubota diesel 1400 hrs on machine only, 20 hrs on rebuilt factory engine, 72 in. deck, aux. hookups, forward/reverse hand control, slope indicator and weight transfer kit – Cub Cadet Volunteer bought new in 2011, 5,000 hrs, actual unknown, runs and drives, needs motor work, new transmission in 2019, manual and transmission tool included – 16’ tand. axle ball-hitch trailer – 1987 Hillsboro 10-ton trailer, dual tandem, 25 ft plus 5 ft, ramps, pinel hitch – 2007 Quality trailer 2000 lb steel deck tandem tilt – Corn Pro gooseneck trailer tandem ramps – 1969 Hercules Galion 22 ft alum dump trailer with tarp new iteMS – MiSc.: 60 in. Q-tach pallet forks – 42 in. Q-tach pallet forks – 3 prong bale spear Q-tach – hyd. QT bale hugger – 72 in. QT rock fork bucket – (2) 100 lb. IH suitcase weights – Crane for one-ton truck Palfinder with controls – Hobart Mega mig 300 RVS Hobart 2210 alum or steel welders – 3 ph. heavy-duty hoist – lawn mower – Firechief wood stove – Craftsman 2550 power washer – brand new International 1066 pedal tractor – new Stoltzfus 12 round bale wagon – new QT 78 in grapple/brush bucket – Crown Royal mod 7300 outdoor wood burner – 3 pt cement mixer – new 8X10 storage shed – 8X16 storage shed – 60 6 ft T-post – hyd hose press unit – one ring center drawn feed bin – new 6.0016, 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 10.00-16 front tractor tires – new 9.5L-15 & 11L-15 implement tires – (50) 275 gal. food grade containers – Bert Dr hammer mill Sears & Roebuck – half ton poly feed bin – NEW LUMBER: Semi load lumber including 1X6 knotty-pine T&G barn siding – 1X8 knotty-pine

shiplap siding – Little Giant ladders – composite decking – house wrap and more. Late aDDitionS aS oF Feb. 12tH: New QT grapple bucket - JD 8350 18-hole grain drill with grass seeder – Pequea 8 X 18 bale wagon with Pequea 806 gear – Unferth 3 pt roundabout bale wrapper – 38 inch cast centers – (2) Killbros 350 gravity wagons with JD & Killbros gears –nitrogen 2890 400 gal 6 row applicator – 500 gal nurse tank with 2” pump

– Badboy zero-turn 54” 27 HP gas mower – Steiner 430 Max 60” mower

Kohler eng 1613 hrs – JD 425 mower 48” deck and 50” garden tiller –

1995 Artic Cat ZRT triple 600 snowmobile – JD 530 round baler – Stach

S-650G gas tractor 3 pt – (2) 275 gal. plastic tanks with cases – White 5100 8-row corn planter with monitor setup for dry fert comes with tanks and kit to convert to liquid fert. – Lilliston 9680 10’ no-till grain drill – Kuhn

FC 353GC 11’6” discbine center pivot – Farmhand 15’ cultimulcher mod. CM41 – MF 12’ disc dual transport – new GMC 2020 dually 8’ truck bed, lights, wiring, tailgate and bumper – new QT 72” JCT grapple – new JCT

QT rototiller – new 200# and 400# anvils – 2021 Cany Com track buggy pivot #4 672 hrs new motor and hyd. radiator at 357 hrs – 2021 Cany Com track buggy pivot #5 672 hrs – 2019 S570 skid loader 1867 hrs rubber tires with C/H/A – 2018 Equipter RB400 – Ford 600 gas with loader –Krause 2200 12 ft disc – 8X18 pipe kicker wagon with Killbros gear – 9X18 pipe kicker wagon – 2002 Freightliner mod. FL70 24’ stake bed truck drw 330K miles, auto, air brakes – set of 16.9-38 duals – 20 ft. Barrett alum gooseneck livestock trailer – 7.5 HP upright air compressor – 2009 Quality trailer, steel deck 2900 lbs – set of 4 combine duals 18.4RX42 Firestone tires, 20 bolt on 13.125 diameter, 11 in. center holes, very good – Pequea 710 one-owner PTO hay tedder – Kubota 18” backhoe bucket new –Kubota LX quick attach new – Kubota BX quick attach new – Roto-hoe WB rototiller – Rubbermaid pull dump cart – 4 alum. and 4 steel rims for GMC or Chevy – set 33X1250-15 tires and rims – Case IH 895 tractor with Alamo boom 20’ reach 5’ mower and trenching attachment, less than 50 hrs on new hyd. pump – 1994 Mack 350 HP, 375K miles, 10 sp, heavy rears, air tail gate, auto greaser, twin screw steel dump – 5” X 16’ GT grain auger – 8” X 40’ Hutchinson grain auger – 8” X 27’ bin top auger – farm fans – grain cleaner – 38’ pull-type crop sprayer – T fence post (60) 6’ length – push in fence post (20) 40” – hyd. hose press unit – 8X16 flatbed wagon with 10-ton Pequea gear 11LX15 tires – 7’3”X16’ flatbed wagon with 8 ton gear 11LX15 tires – one ring center draw feed bin 2.5 ton – good wood showbox 36”WX48”LX22”D – 12’ Killbros brush auger for gravity box new with hyd hoses winch – Goodyear Wranger 17” tire new 265-70B17 – 4 17” Chevy 6 bolt alum rims caps and nuts – drag springtooth harrow, hyd. – Minneapolis Moline Z tractor rebuilt, 1997 Dodge 2500 Cummings diesel, reg cab, 5 sp manual, 4WD, 235K miles, runs good, body rough, with snow plow

Late aDDitionS aS oF Feb. 19tH: 2022 Takeuchi skid steer TL10V2, enclosed cab, heat/ac, radio, backup camera, 207 hrs – Blue Diamond grapple bucket, severe duty 72 inch – Blue Diamond forks – 1997 Butler trailer model LT-2018-W, hyd tilt, steel deck, tandem 10,000# axles, electric brakes - Like-new Woods 6’ disc – Ford 3 pt. 2-bottom plow – AC 10’ Snap coupler disc – AC Snap coupler 3-bottom plow 3/14, auto reset – JD 350C dozer, new hoses, paint, water pump, starter, battery, rebuilt injectors and injection pump, 80% undercarriage, PTO, 6-way blade, runs nice, no leaks – JD 720 diesel 3 pt power steering – Farmall Super M with loader live hyd and fenders – 1999 Appalachian 24 & 4’ gooseneck triple axle 18K# trailer – tooth bar for 72 inch skid steer bucket with replaceable teeth – JD snap-on duals – 1990 Chevy Kodiak dump truck, 5 sp, runs and drives but will need motor tune up – 1996 Chevy K2500 truck runs and drives but needs carb. work – 6K lb. Baker forklift, dual wheels, everything works – 2005 Bill Jax new batteries, everything works, built-in charger 110 volt 43 ft working ht. – 2007 Chevy Colorado 4WD crew cab 185K miles – JD 317 hydro. lawn tractor with deck, hyd. 4.5 ft. blade selling separate – 6-row Yetter strip till units mounted on JD 7000 planter frame, row markers, hardened knives, row cleaners – 4 pcs. coil tine harrow off of Krouse 24 ft Landsman – 1999 Case 1845C skid loader – 6’ heavy-duty quick hitch brush hog – slide fuel tank for pickup – side-mount fuel tank with elec. pump and hose reel – JD H tractor NF 9.5-32 new rubber – 1989 GMC 7000 with 18’ bed, scissor hoist, Shru-Co roll tarp, 366 gas engine, hyd.

THURS, MAR 14 at 5:30 P.M. New Waterford, OH. 70 Acres with 3 homes and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B15

OHIO 3

TUES, FEB 27 at 2:00 P.M. Carrollton, OH. Accepting sealed bids for Haybuster 107C. Carroll Soli & Water Pg. B12

THURS, FEB 29 at 5:30 P.M. Scio, OH. Modular home on 9 acres, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B14

SAT, MAR 2 at 9:30 A.M. Uhrichsville, OH. Guns, ammo, and misc. Cronebaugh Auction Svc. Pg. B21

MON, MAR 4 at 5:00 P.M. New Philadelphia, OH. Property, 4 bedroom, 2 bath Ranch home, .64 acres, and misc. Kaufman Realty & Auctions Pg. B11

SAT, MAR 9 at 8:00 A.M. Carrollton, OH. Large Spring Machinery taking Consignments Now. Country Side Equipment Sales Pg. B27

SAT, MAR 9 at 10:30 A.M. Carrollton, OH. 34.8 Acres in 2 parcels and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B12

OHIO 4

SIMULCAST AUCTION

10004 RT. 98, EDINBORO, PA 16412 wheelerauctioneering.hibid.com

WE HAVE RECEIVED A STRAIGHT RAZOR & KNIFE PACKAGE THAT WE WILL BE SELLING AT LIVE AUCTION WITH INTERNET BIDDING! THE SALE WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE WHEELERAUCTIONEERING.HIBID.COM.

THERE WILL BE NO PRE-BIDDING! THE LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION WILL BOTH BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 6:00 P.M. EST.

ITEMS TO BE SOLD INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: RAZORS & KNIVES FROM TIDIOUTE CUTLERY CO, UNION RAZOR COMPANY, LITTLE VALLEY NEW YORK & LITTLE VALLEY PA, BALDWIN, PENNSYLVANIA KNIFE COMPANY, WALDEN KNIFE CO & MORE!

THERE WILL BE NO SALES TAX OR BUYER’S PREMIUM COLLECTED FOR THIS AUCTION! YOU CAN PREVIEW THIS AUCTION THE DAY OF THE SALE (FEB. 23) 8:30 A.M.-SALE TIME. FOR ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SALE PLEASE CONTACT US AT KWHEELERAUCTIONEERING@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 814-250-2009.

SAT, MAR 16 at 10:00 A.M. Waldo, OH. 189 Acres in 2 tracts, and misc. Auc tion Ohio Pg. B20

SAT, MAR 23 at 9:37 A.M. Fremont, OH. Consigning- equipment, trucks, tools, and misc. Bonnigson & Associates Pg. B24

OHIO 7

SAT, FEB 24 at 9:00 A.M. Flushing, OH. Boat, truck, tools, livestock scales, jewelry, coins, and misc. David Jones, Auct. Pg. B9

FRI, MAR 8 at 11:00 A.M. Zanesville, OH. 102 Acres in 4 tracts, 2007 Kenworth dump truck, and misc. Ed & Ben Schafer, Auctioneers Pg. B9

OHIO 5

TUES, FEB 27 at 12:00 A.M. Cleveland, OH. Furniture, monitors, projectors, and misc. Grossman Inc. Pg. B9

THURS, FEB 29 at 5:00 P.M. Wooster, OH. Wooster Secluded Home, Buildings and Land Auction. RES/Wooster Pg. B27

FRI, MAR 1 at 12:00 A.M. Marshallville, OH. 2 Day. 2.28 Kidron Auction- coins, guns, and misc. 3.1 Marshallville OH tractors, machinery, and misc. Bob Graber, Auctioneer Pg. B20

SAT, MAR 2 at 9:00 A.M. Wooster, OH. Hillsdale FFA Alumni Equipment Consignment Auction, Ag, Construction Equipment and Attachments. RES/ Wooster Pg. B28

WED, MAR 6 at 5:00 P.M. Burbank, OH. 3 Bedroom, 2 bat6hs, and misc. Ken Gray, Auct. Pg. B10

FRI, MAR 8 at 10:00 A.M. Shiloh, OH. Tractors, combines, tillage, and misc. Martin Sauder, Auctioneer Pg. B22

SAT, MAR 9 at 10:00 A.M. New London, OH. Absolute Land Auction 420 Acres in 5 Parcels. RES/Wooster Pg. B27

TUES, MAR 12 at 9:30 A.M. Medina, OH. Machine shop equipment, fab equipment, parts, and misc. Alex Lyon & Sons Auctioneers Pg. B25

SAT, MAR 16 at 9:30 A.M. Shiloh, OH. Consignments for tractors, skid loaders, lawn & garden, and misc. Martin Sauder, Auctioneer Pg. B21

OHIO 6

SAT, MAR 2 at 10:00 A.M. Belle Center, OH. Auto, camper, tractors, and misc. Harley & Hal Jackson Auctioneers Pg. B19

SAT, MAR 2 at 10:00 A.M. Utica, OH. Tractors, implements, vehicles, and misc. Steve Jagger, Auctioneer Pg. B13

SUN, MAR 10 at 10:00 A.M. Mt. Vernon, OH. 2 Day 3/9 @ 10AM & 3.10 at 11AM. Collector cars, motorcycles, antiques, Native American blankets, and misc. Michael Hoffman, Auctioneer Pg. B21

FRI, MAR 15 at 12:30 P.M. Columbus, OH. March 15 & 16, Ohio Beef Expo Keith Moore Memorial Shorthorn Sale 2024. Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. Pg. B22

SAT, MAR 16 at 8:30 A.M. Danville, OH. Spring Consignment and Machinery Auction, Including Dispersal of 50+ Purebred Savanna Meat Goats. Danville Auctions, LLC Pg. B26

SAT, MAR 16 at 8:30 A.M. Danville, OH. Featuring Rustic Rose Savanna Dispersal, approx. 60 Head Registered. Danville Auctions, LLC Pg. B26

THURS, MAR 21 at 6:00 P.M. Waverly , OH. 294 Acres in 8 tracts, and misc. Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co. Pg. B6

OHIO 8

SAT, FEB 24 at 10:00 A.M. Edgerton, OH. 2.17, 2.23, and 2.24 at 10AM. Farm toys and misc. United Edge RE & Auction Pg. B22

FRI, MAR 1 at 10:00 A.M. Edon, OH. Tractors, planters, tillage, and misc. Schrader

Real Estate and Auction Co. Pg. B6

SAT, MAR 2 at 9:00 A.M. Lebanon, OH. Excavating, Ag, construction, and misc. Dunn Deal Auction Co. Pg. B16

SAT, MAR 2 at 9:00 A.M. Stryker, OH.

Tractors, combine, tillage, and misc.

Frey & Sons Inc. Pg. B19

FRI, MAR 8 at 12:30 P.M. Van Wert, OH.

Tractors, trucks, combines, and misc.

Walton Auction Co. Pg. B3

PENNSYLVANIA 1

FRI, FEB 23 at 6:00 P.M. Edinboro, PA.

Tidioute straight razor, knives, and misc.

Kevin Wheeler, Auctioneer Pg. B18

SAT, FEB 24 at 9:00 A.M. Saegertown, PA. Trucks, trailers, equipment, and misc. Chad Loucks, Auctioneer/WTC

Auction Pg. B19

SAT, FEB 24 at 9:00 A.M. New Wilmington, PA. Griswold, tools, gold, guns, and misc. Duke Whiting, Auctioneer Pg. B20

TUES, FEB 27 at 5:00 P.M. Lyndora, PA.

Consignments of Civil war, WWI and WWII, modern items, and misc. Roger Croll, Auctioneer Pg. B14

WED, FEB 28 at 4:00 P.M. New Wilmington, PA. Vintage Kitchen, Pyrex, primitive ladder, and misc. Duke Whiting, Auctioneer Pg. B10

SAT, MAR 2 at 9:00 A.M. New Wilmington, PA. Machinery, antiques, pocket watches, and misc. Aaron Mast Auctioneers & Appraisals Pg. B23

SAT, MAR 9 at 9:30 A.M. Mercer, PA. Tractors, hay/forge, harvest, and misc. Beth Hillmar, Auctioneer Pg. B20

SAT, MAR 9 at 10:00 A.M. Harrisville, PA. Real estate on .60 acres and misc. John R. Huey II, Auctioneer Pg. B6

SAT, MAR 23 at 9:00 A.M. Stoneboro, PA. Real estate and misc. Triple States Family Real Estate & Auction Service Pg. B22

PENNSYLVANIA 2

SAT, FEB 24 at 9:00 A.M. Kossuth, PA.

Horses, farm machinery, tools, and misc. Todd Beichner, Auctioneer Pg. B3

FRI, MAR 1 at 10:00 A.M. Acme, PA. Tractors, skid steers, feed, and misc.

Fraley Auction Pg. B2 NEW YORK

SAT, MAR 2 at 9:00 A.M. Ashville, NY.

Late model parts-doors-fenders, heavy steel racking, Hyundai Loader HL730 w/bucket, and misc. Triple States Family Real Estate & Auction Service Pg. B21

skid steers, trucks, and misc. Alex Lyon & Sons Auctioneers Pg. B25

FRI, APR 12 at 9:30 A.M. Hauppauge, NY. Snow/construction equipment, skid steer, pickups, and misc. Alex Lyon & Sons Auctioneers Pg. B25

WEST VIRGINIA

SAT, FEB 24 at 11:00 A.M. Ripley, WV. Feeder Calf Special along with our Regular Sale. Jackson Co Regional Livestock Market Pg. B13

OTHER

THURS, MAR 7 at 9:30 A.M. Essex, MD. Case, Takeuchi, Demolition attachments, and misc. Alex Lyon & Sons Auctioneers Pg. B26

WED, MAR 20 at 9:30 A.M. Fort Worth, TX. Dump trucks, truck tractors, construction, and misc. Alex Lyon & Sons Auctioneers Pg. B24

TUES, MAR 26 at 8:00 A.M. St. Anne, IL. Large Farm Machinery Auct. St. Anne Consignment Auction & Equipment Sales Pg. B3

ONLINE ONLY

MON, FEB 26 at 1:00 P.M. ONLINE mobile home in Uniontown, OH, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B16

MON, FEB 26 at 5:30 P.M. ONLINE machinery and equipment consignment located at Lisbon fairgrounds, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B17

MON, FEB 26 at 6:30 P.M. ONLINERestaurant equipment and misc. Rich Basinger, Bid-Assets Pg. B5

TUES, FEB 27 at 6:00 P.M. ONLINE consignment, trucks, ag and construction equipment, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B13

TUES, FEB 27 at 6:00 P.M. ONLINE 2/25-2/27- 2016 New Holland tractor, McCormick tractor, 2021 New Holland Workmaster, and misc. Mike Perterson, Auctioneer Pg. B10

TUES, FEB 27 at 7:00 P.M. ONLINE- Firearms, ammo, Native American artifacts, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B14

WED, FEB 28 at 7:00 P.M. ONLINE- Antiques, collectibles, household, and misc. Baer Auctioneers Pg. B11

WED, FEB 28 at 7:00 P.M. ONLINE ONLY- Vehicles, trailers, scooter, and misc. Whatman Realtors & Auctioneers Pg. B22

THURS, FEB 29 at 11:00 A.M. Trucks, trailers, tractors, equipment, tools, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B15

THURS, FEB 29 at 5:30 P.M. ONLINE ONLYOliver tractors, Cat skid loader, trucks, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B15

SAT, MAR 2 at 10:30 A.M. ONLINE toys auction, see website for closing details. Garner Auctions Pg. B18

MON, MAR 4 at 10:00 A.M. ONLINE

ONLY- Auto lifts, break machines, office furniture, and misc. Pamela Rose Auction Co., LLC Pg. B5

MON, MAR 4 at 10:00 A.M. ONLINE ONLY- Morgan and Peace Silver dollars, 1904 S Liberty head, Gold Double Eagle, 1880/1984/1897 Liberty Head $10 gold coins, and misc. Frio & Stack Auction Svc. Pg. B12

(Continued

NOTICE - Please do not ask to have your public auction advertised in this Public Auction Column. This column is a listing of Public Auctions which are or have been displayed elsewhere in The Auction Guide. Auction advertising must be in our office by Thursday to be listed here the following Thursday.

MON, MAR 4 at 12:30 P.M. ONLINE ONLY- Engines, tools, hardware, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B16

MON, MAR 4 at 5:00 P.M. ONLINE ONLY- 1985 Zimmer Golden Spirit auto – Frederic Remington sculptures, art, and misc. Kiko Auctioneers Pg. B15

MON, MAR 4 at 5:00 P.M. ONLINE ONLY: Bates Absolute Personal Property Auction. Antiques, Primitives, Woodworking Tools, 1927 Ford Models T. RES/Wooster Pg. B27

TUES, MAR 5 at 5:00 P.M. ONLINE New Concord hunting land, 25 acres, 2 parcels, and misc. Kaufman Realty & Auctions Pg. B11

TUES, MAR 5 at 7:00 P.M. ONLINE ONLY- Firearms and misc. Kaufman Auction WV Pg. B12

TUES, MAR 5 at 7:00 P.M. ONLINE ONLY- Household, antiques, sporting goods, and misc. Baer Auctioneers Pg. B12

THURS, MAR 7 at 12:00 A.M. ONLINE 3/6 and 3/7. ‘21 Kubota M4-071D tractor, ‘18 John Deere 5055E tractor, ‘18 Int’l LT625 semi truck, and misc. Purple Wave Auct. Pg. B24

SAT, MAR 9 at 10:00 A.M. ONLINE 2/28-3/9 at 10AM. Construction equipment, attachments, trailers, and misc. Alex Lyon & Sons Auctioneers Pg. B25

TUES, MAR 12 at NOON. ONLINE real estate, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, and misc. Byce Realty & Auction Pg. B3

THURS, MAR 14 at 6:00 P.M. ONLINE ONLY- 8.2 Acres in 3 parcels, and misc. Kaufman Realty & Auctions Pg. B11

SAT, MAR 23 at 1:30 P.M. UPCOMING AUCTIONS: See CronebaughAuctions.com for more details. Cronebaugh Auction Svc. Pg. B21

WED, MAR 27 at 12:00 A.M. Equipment consignments wanted, tractors, trucks, trailers, construction and misc. Wilson National LLC Pg. B6

THURS, MAR 28 at 7:00 P.M. ONLINE 2/26-3/28 at 7PM. Consignments wanted for farm equipment and misc. Whatman Realtors & Auctioneers Pg. B18

Jamisons win Lifetime Service Award

HARRISBURG, Pas. — A Westmoreland County couple received the 2024 Lifetime Service Award from Pasa Sustainable Agriculture. John and Sukey Jamison were recognized for their work on the Pasa board and working to improve their local food system.

Lifetime Pasa members John and Sukey Jamison dedicated their lives to improving the health of their land and community by conservation grazing and running their own processing plant, according to Hannah Smith-Brubaker, executive director for Pasa Sustainable Agriculture. She announced the winners Jan. 31, ahead of the group’s annual meeting Feb. 8-10 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The Jamisons bought and took over a USDA processing plant to serve their butchering needs, shipping high-quality lamb cuts to customers and restaurants across the country. Self-proclaimed high school sweethearts, the Jamisons authored “Coyotes in the Pasture & Wolves at the Door: Stories and Recipes from Our Farm to Your Table,” in which the couple shares the knowledge they have gained through their many years of sheep farming.

John served on the Pasa Board from 2004 to 2013 and is remembered for his witty and joyful contributions,

challenging us to think holistically about the impacts of our decisions on the lives of farmers and their businesses. John was diagnosed a year ago with normal pressure hydrocephalus, but Pasa reports John is recovering and back on his tractor again.

Other Award Recipients

Business Leadership Award — Masa Cooperativa, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Masa Cooperativa is a worker-owned and majority immi-

& Backhoe, Like New Rear Tires; John Deere 10’ AW Disc; JD 290 2 Row Corn Planter; J&M 250 Gravity w/J&M 6 ton Gear; 14’ Flat Bed Wagon w/Factory Gear; Schweiss 8’ 3pt. 54 PTO Snow Blower; Massey Ferguson 10 Shank Chisel Plow; Massey Harris 3BTM Mounted Plow; Allis Chalmers 3 BTM Plow; 8’ Cultipacker; 5’ Off Set Pull Type Disc; Allis Chalmers Sickle Bar Mower; Homemade Pull Type Sprayer; Ford 3pt, 3 Way Hydro Blade; 1000 & 500 Polly Tank; 200gal Metal Tank w/Hand Pump(Used Oil); 2 Transfer Pumps; Hydro Cylinders; 5’ x 12’ Single Axle Trailer; 4’ Harrow; Economy 2.5hp Hit & Miss on Cart; Hercules 4cyl Motor; Galion Pull Type Road Grader; 18’ Tri-Axle Trailer w/ Ramps; Various Farm Implement Materials; GARAGe & SHop: 20 Ton Hydro Press; Bench Grinder on Stand; Welding Table w/Lg. Vice; Rockwell Floor Model Drill Press; Lincoln AC 225 Stick Welder; Fisher Lg. Anvil w/Eagle Stamp; Torch Set w/Tanks & Gauges; Craftsman 3pc. 15 Drawer Tool Box; John Deere 10 Drawer Tool Box; Craftsman Rolling Cart; Cobalt 3 Drawer Work Bench; 40’ Aluminum Ext. Ladder; Manuel Tire Changer; Chain Saw Sharpener; (2)Stihl MS271 & MS180; Welding Gloves & Helmets; C-Clamps; SMV Signs; Tractor Lights; Engine

$20k in repairs. ‘69 JD 4020 Diesel Wide, Fenders, Duals, 7095 hrs. ‘68 MF 135 Loader Tractor, 1-Owner, Bought new. ‘06 JD 9560 STS 2wd Combine, Contour, Duals, 1831/2985 Hours. ‘04 JD 625F Hydraflex Grain Head, ‘04 JD 893 Poly Corn Head. Unverferth HT25 Cart. pLanting - tiLLage - wagonS: ‘04 JD 1890 36x10’’ 30’ Air Seeder, CCS Metering, 300g Tank & Fert., Hoppers; JD 7200 Max Emerge 8x30’’ Liquid Planter; Krause 3100 27’ Finisher; Brillion 27’ X-Fold Packer; Unverferth 220 26’ Roll Harrow; IH 4500VS 24’ Field Cult.; CaseIH 496 22’ Disk; Glencoe 11x & 7x Soil Savers; IH 720 5x18 Toggle Semi Mtd Plow; JD 400 15’ Rotary Hoe; Noble 6x30’’ DT Cult.; JD N Manure Spreader; Koedler PTO Burr Mill; Frontier 6’ 3pt Finish Mower; Unverferth 335 13t Divided Wagon w/Auger; (3) Unverferth 325 13t, Kilbros 385 13t & (2) Kilbros 400 & (1) 350 Gravity Wagons; (3) Flat Wagons.

traiLer & farM MiSc: ‘12 Big Tex 102’’x18’ Deck Over Tdm Trailer; 12kw PTO Gen Set; 8’ 3pt Blade; (2) NH3 Bars; 300g-1000g Fuel Tanks; 300g Fuel Cart; Lincoln 225 AC Welder; Torch Set; Craftsman 33g Air Comp.; Troybilt Pressure Washer; Reddy Heater; Hand Tools; Hyd Cyls; Ladders; Chains & Binders; Lubes; Cabinets; Sprayers; 100s bf Cherry & Walnut Planed Lumber. Murphy’s & Wayne Feed Signs; Fanning Mill; 3pt Buzz Saw; Steel Wheels; Farm Primitives,

grant-operated cooperative based in Philadelphia that mills corn grown in partnership with local organic farms to produce masa–a maize dough used to make popular foods, such as tortillas, tamales, arepas and other staples of Latin American cuisine.

Community Leadership Award — Truelove Seeds, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Truelove Seeds is a farm-based seed company offering

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Stand; 48 & 72 Hole Parts Bin; Lawn Boy Snow Blower; Rear & Front Tine Tiller; Wheel Barrow-Dual Wheeled; Pallet Racking; Welding Vice Grips; Screw Jacks; Miter Box Saw; Air Tools; Blue Ox Tow Bar; 3 Metal Shelves and more HouSeHold: Hotpoint Refrigerator; Kenmore Chest & Upright Freezer; Coolers; 1gal ButterChurn; 15+ Longaberger Baskets; Coke Bottles to Incl. Bellefontaine & Lima; Lighted Figurine Houses; JD Collector Items; Patio Table W/4Chairs; Swivel Rocker Recliner w/Foot Stool; 3 Sm. Side Tables; Full Size Bed w/Dresser; (2)Kitchen Tables w/Chairs; Pole Lamp; Lg. TV Stand; (2)Office Chairs; JD 3 Wheeled Bike; Fold Up Bike; Long Oak Table; Decorative Plant Stand; oWneRS: dAn & Jenny HeMpHill. The Hemphill’s have sold the home/farm & we are pleased as we help them downsize. Auction to start at 10 A.M. w/garage & shop items, tractors/suv/camper to sell at 12:30 P.M. Second Ring w/household to start at approx. 10:30 A.M. Dress for the weather!

Food by: Amy’s Food Wagon

TeRMS: Cash, Check & Credit Card w/4% Convenience Fee No Buyer’s Premium for Onsite Attendees 937-246-4282

2015 International Prostar w/ cummins, 10 speed,788k miles; 2001 Ford Sterling day cab w/ cat c12, eaton 10 speed, 723k miles, wet line kit; 2005 Ford F350 4x4 reg cab 8’ bed 123k miles; 2021 carmate 16’ trailer w/ winch; 2018 Big tex 6’x12’ trailer w/ ramp. Tractor & Equipment: Newholland 8260 cab air/heat, 2 wd 4 remotes, power shift; John Deere 750 15’ no til drill w/ dolly wheel and packing wheels; Case Ih 5100 soybean special 21 hole w/ grass seeder and press wheels; white 6900 6 row planter; Sunflower 24’ disk, 1232-24; tub line bale unroller; Century 800 gal sprayer w/ 45’ booms; Rhino 10’ 3pth back blade; Rhino 6’ brush hog; Pr new BKT 11.2-20 tires; skid steer mount pallet forks and bale spear; other farm related items: hotsy elec over diesel pressure washer; 2013 honda 420 rancher 4x4; round/sq bale feeder; gates 16’ and down; king 5500 pellet stove; 2’x6’ syrup evaporator; approx. 200 sap buckets. It’s Auction Season at WTC Auction! We are now accepting consignments for our next auction. Please call us with your items for advertising, we accept Construction & Farm Equip., Lawn & Garden, ATV’s, Tools and much more! NO HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. Keep in mind it’s hard to get top dollar for your equipment when it’s not advertised. Early consignments = Better results! Note: If you haven’t used it in 3 years you’re probably not going too, so let us sell it! Just a reminder our auctions are the last Saturday of every month February through October. call now to get your items in our advertising (814) 282-4155 Note: Early bird special we are waving the No Sale Fee for this auction only!

Drop oFF DateS : Monday, Feb. 19th – Thursday, Feb 22, 2024 1-6 P.M. Nothing on Friday.

licensed by ohio dept. of Agriculture

Sukey and John Jamison were given the Lifetime Service award by Pasa Sustainable Agriculture. (Submitted photo)

MERCER, PA • SAT. MARCH 9, 2024

STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

JEFFERSON TWP. FAIR FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT

TeRMS And CondiTionS: Cash or good check

proper ID, Facilities available, Off Road Parking, Not responsible for accidents, Not responsible for no-shows of advertised consignments!!

1100HRS., JD 4650 4X4 7360HRS., AC 7000 TRACTOR W/ DUALS 2 REMOTES, NH LX665 SKIDLOADER COMPLETE SERVICE, CC 5234D SUB COMPACT/DECK, FARMALL C W/ SICKLEBAR, JD 4440, MF 165 GAS, MF 135 GAS POWER STEERING, HAY & FoRAGe: JD 566 NETWRAP R. BALER W/ MONITOR, JD 335 4X4 R. BALER, KUHN TWIN ROTOR RAKE, MC ROTARY SYTHE, MEYERS 500 FORAGE BOX, NH 570 S BALER W/THROWER, WELGER RP 220 R BALER, VICON 3200 10FT DISC MOWER CONDITIONER, TiLLAGe & PLAnTinG: MF 82 3TM PLOW, KEWANNEE 1010 HYD FOLD DISC,

9.5L-15,

11L-15, SKID LOADER

BETH HIllMAR , AuCTIONEER Au005081

MATT lAWRENCE , AuCTIONEER Au005453

MUSAL 2 DAY AUCTION

2 JD TRACTORS – BACKHOE – 24’ IMp. TRAILER – WAGONS – TOW MOTOR

METAL LATHE & MILLING MACHINE – TOOLS – MOWER – pARTS

COLLECTIBLES – COINS – TOYS – NICE 2 SEAT SURREY

Kidron, oH • WED. FEB. 28, 2024

starting at 4:00 P.M.

The first auction will be held at the SpRUNGER BUILDING LOCATED ON THE KIDRON AUCTION GROUNDS, KIDRON, OH (FOR GpS USE 4885 KIDRON RD., AppLE CREEK, OH 44606.) Kidron is located between Wooster and Canton,

This auction will include approx. 150-200 farm toys. We found the toys packed away in boxes and only took pictures of about ¼ of the boxes. Check www.auctionzip.com for a sample of pictures. We won’t know what the other boxes have until we set up.

COINS – ARROWHEADS – GUNS: Again we found a box of coins unknown to Shirley – a quick look has a selection of Silver Dollars from the 20’s, plus selection of other coins down to pennies. Also a 1934 $100 bill; 4 1934 20’s; 2 Red cert; $2 bills; $1 silver cert; Coins are being inventoried. Jar of approx. 30 arrowheads; Ithaca mod 37; Featherlite 12g shotgun w/ v. rib; Glennfield Arms 22 rifle

and arrowheads

The second auction will be held at the Musal farm located just east of Marshallville at 7635 Coal Bank Road, Marshallville, OH 44645. This will be a large volume auction and selling with 2 crews most of the day.

TRACTORS –BACKHOE – MACHINERY – FORKLIFTS – 4 WHEELERS: JD 4640 w/ cab & 8 sp. p. shift (showing 6686 hrs), tractor has new 20.8X38 rears & duals; JD 4430 w/ cab & p. quad (showing 6548 hrs), tract has front wheel assist & rebuilt trans & engine; like new 2017 PF 24’ tandem single wheel bumper hitch tilting implement trailer; Rhino 3pt 8’ rotary mower (like new) ; Woods RB1010 3pt 6-way H.D. blade; NH 450 3pt 7’ sickle bar mower; older tri axle bumper hitch implement trailer; flatbed hay wagon w/ wood sides; Fimco 3pt 110 gal. spray

CNC milling machine; Johnson Amada Butt welder; OKK milling machine w/ vertical & horizontal arbors; 2 Southbend metal lathes; TrinMac sand

Delta

are 3 phase); There are cabinets & drawers full of cutters & tooling for these machines. These items will sell at approx. 11 A.M. FARM RELATED & FARM SHOp ITEMS: Bob’s building was packed and apparently one of something was not enough. Usually there is 2 or more. Craftsman stacking tool box; sev. other tool boxes & cabinets; lots of nice metal drawer cabinets; grey metal shelving; 7 sections of 12’ pallet racking & 12 sections of 8’ pallet racking; Naturally the tool boxes were loaded so socket sets; wrenches; hand tools; Milwaukee 18V & 12V tools; bolt bins; 2 pallet jacks; ext. cords; chains – boomers; Lincoln SP175 welder; Dake arbor press; Kysor Johnson metal band saw; new 50T shop press; Craftsman radial arm saw; Rockwell 10” table saw; Delta jig saw; Delta Shaper; drill press; new Arcon

210

111

Orrville, OH 44667

684-2123

FAX: (330) 684-2124

starting at 9:00 a.m. Outstanding EstatE part III

whiting Auction Barn 305 easy Street, New wilmington, PA 16142

Griswold, Cast Iron, Oil Cans, Milk Bottles, Soda Bottles, Pyrex, Jadeite, Railroad, Lanterns, Antique Tools, Vintage Kitchen, Old Advertising, Signs, Ephemera, Glassware, Jewelry, Lots of Fishing! Mountains of Boxes yet to Unpack-High End Collector-Awesome Stuff as we Find it! Coins: Gold, Silver Dollars, Currency, Sets…

First Gun sells at 9 a.M. SAKO Finnbear L61R 264 Win Mag- mfg Finland. Winchester mod 70 Featherweight Deluxe 300WSM NIB. Win mod 9410 410ga NIB. Win Big Bore Model 94 XTR .375Win (like new). Win mod 70 243. Savage 1899 32-40. Savage 1899 25-35. Savage 99 308 w/tasco. Marlin 57M 22mag. Custom model 98 458 mag. w/ Leopold VX-1. Custom Mauser

22-250. U.S. Sprg 1896 30-40 Krag. Steyr-Damier MCA 30-06 -mfg Austria. Moss 640 KB Chuckster 22mag. Henry H001 22 NIB. Ruger mod 01296 22 L.R. SS NIB. Moss 550C 20ga. Rem 870 Express Magnum 12ga. Rem mod 31 12ga/choke. Lyman 50 Cal Flintlock NIB. Knives… Awesome Collection!

Small Teaser ad for a BIG Sale! Barn Full! All FFL Laws Apply. Estate Family Handles Firearms. terMs oF sale: 5% Buyer’s Premium waived for Cash or Local Check. auctionzip.com 8930 for updates & Pictures.

auctioneer

Complete Auction Service

305 Easy Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142 (724) 301-0319

PA Lic. #AU-003437-L • OH Lic. #57 96 7020 www.whitingauctions.com • www.auctionzip.com #8930

w/ Tasco scope; 2 Daisy BB guns; 22 and 12g ammo; SURREY: Nice 2 seat surrey (was restored at one time); selection of plastic model cars & trucks; nice IH Scout in original box by Esko Co.; old games & puzzles; wood wagon wheels; good sel. of railroad type lanterns; sev. Erector sets; copper & iron kettles; Blue jars; milk cans; crocks; old military radio; Union Loom #36; old Corona typewriter; some cast iron pieces (bulldog); old push cultivator; old 1 row planter; gas pumps include Amoco, Dino Gasoline (Sinclair) & American Gasoline. NOTE: Coins, guns

will sell at second block at 6 P.M.

tank w/ pump; galvanized dump wagon; Clark tow motor w/ gas engine; Allis Chalmers FL80 propane tow motor (as is); 3 Kawaski Bayou 250 4-wheelers; misc. tractor weights; 5 new 3pt quick hitches; 5 black JD hyd. Cylinders; front axle for 4430; 2 new front tires; METAL WORKING EQ.: Bridgeport milling machine w/ digital reader; Bridgeport

blaster; Magna belt sander;

grinder (sev. of these

5,000 lb floor hoist; torch set; torch carts; Honda 160 pressure washer; sev. battery chargers Troybilt rear tine rototiller; Toro lawn mower; Ariens 22” front string trimmer; 2 Gravely power units; sev. Gravely attachments & parts; Tennant floor sweeper; lots of el. motors; JD

&

riding mowers for parts; new Split Master log splitter; supply of steel; Husqvarna 455 Rancher chain saw; Stihl KM90R ext. pole saw; floor jacks; light poles; lots of tires & rims; old wire; approx. 40-50 pallets of misc & parts. JEEp ITEMS: Fiberglass Jeep body & parts; another Jeep w/ open top (as is).

mark r marTin, orus masT, russ FarnsworTh, nick deFelice, leroy sauder, delmar oberholTzer, Jr masT

be a very nice auction with some hard to find guns and ammo, along with 2 gun safes and other related hunting and shooting items. Mark your calendars now!

GUNS: WiNcheSter, MarliN, reMiNGtoN, heNry, MoSSberG, rUGer, thoMpSoN ceNter, c SharpS, cVa , hiGh StaNdard, aNd More!

aMMo : aN exteNSiVe collectioN of 22 lr , 22 MaG, 32 aUto, 380 aUto, 45 acp, 9MM, aloNG With SoMe aSSorted ShotGUN, rifle, aNd black poWder loadS

Full list online at www.cronebaughauctions.com scan the Qr code and follow us on Facebook for updates.

tErMS: 4% Buyers Premium Waived for Cash or Check with Positive ID. All announcements day of Auction take precedence over any previous advertising.

auction by ordEr oF: chEryl MallErnEE

auction conducted by: Cronebaugh auCtion serviCe, ltD.

auctioneers: STeve CrOneBAugh 330-243-6574, BOB hAll 330-440-5923

Assisting Auctioneers: BOB rABer, ADAM WeyAnDT, ChArleS gOTSChAll

http://cronebaughauctions.com

Mt. Vernon, oh

Sat-Sun. March 9-10, 2024

starting 10:00 a.m.

GRAND TWO-DAY AUCTION EXTRAVAGANZA

open to the Public!

at 15266 Gilchrist rd., Mt. Vernon, ohio!**

Day 1 on March 9th StartS at 10 a.M.: featuring low mileage collector cars, square body Chevy’s, sleek boats, thrilling motorcycles, versatile trailers, robust Case International Harvester 4230 Tractor, essential sportsman’s gear, stunning taxidermy including State of Ohio champion bucks, and sharp knives from brands like Randall and Case, new in boxes. Day 2 on March 10th beginS at 11 a.M.: with timeless antique furniture, authentic Native American blankets, diverse collectibles of all types, vintage toys, exquisite jewelry, precious gold and silver, alongside a myriad of unparalleled finds and general household items. Enjoy dual auction rings each day, simulcast bidding for big-ticket items, plentiful parking, varied food vendors, and on-site amenities like portable toilets and security. terMS : include cash, Visa/MasterCard for general items, with cash or wire transfer required for high-value items. A 10% Buyer’s Premium applies. Don’t miss this extraordinary event perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike! Booking area hotel rooms early is recommended.

Items beIng sold to settle estates of saundra WIlhelm (Knox County Probate #e20231026), randy WIlhelm (Knox County Probate #e20221308), bradley WIlhelm (Knox County Probate #e20221309) For more details, contact:

Auctioneer: MichAel hoffMAn at (614) 314-0298 or visit www.hoffmanAuctions.com

Shiloh, oh • Fri. March 8, 2024

Starting at 10:00 a.m. at

Burkholder Auction

Farm machinery, construction equipment

Blooming Grove Auction Facility - 1091 Free Road, Shiloh, Ohio (20 miles South of Norwalk and 20 Miles north of Mansfield)

The Burkholder Family Plans to move off the Farm and will sell the Following items

Farm machinery, industrial equipment, shop items, misc. Farm and shop items aUcTiONZiP iD# 47485 | Online Bidding available Through Equipmentfacts

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Thomas G. abboTT aU0003912L

brodie briGGs aU003938L

randy FosberG aU003841L

L . Todd briGGs aU000097L

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Fan * new Centrif Fan Transitions assembled and Unassembled * New 10” Auger Sump * square to round transitions * Y’s & K’s * New Painted & Unpainted Cushion Boxes * New 6, 10 & 12” Spouting Elbows * Dmc Bin Stirrater * Air System Deadheads * Several Stacks Bin Sheets * 10 Sections Bin Pad Forms * Air System Selector Valve * New 6,8,&10 Galv band pipe Clamps approx 200 sets * New Alu Bin Ladders w/Brackets & Hardware * 10” Roof Auger w/pass thru hopper * Brock Bin Lid * TErMS aND cONDiTiONS: Valid ID required to Register to bid, full payment Auction day with payment to be made Auction Day by Cash, Check or Credit Card with a 3% Buyers Charge which we will waive for cash or check payment, No out of State Checks unless prearranged with Auctioneer. Everything to be sold as is and where is with no warranty expressed or Implied. Statements made auction day take precedence over any previous printed Material. ·

lunch stand, with heated area to go into and warm up.

sellers: ammon and malisa Burkholder 419-709-7504 martin sauder auctioneer

419-896-2320

email sauderauctions@ibyfax.com

assisting auctioneer mark r . martin

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 71 DUMP TRUCKS:

2022 Kenworth, 2022-(8)2020(9)2019-(6)2018 Peterbilt 567, (10)2018 Peterbilt 579, (11)2016-2015 Volvo, (6)2019

IH, (15)2018-(5)2017 Freightliner(all super dumps), 20 TRUCK TRACTORS: (5)2019

IH LT, 2018-(3)2017-(9)2016-(2)2015 Mack, 20 DUMP TRAILERS: (4)2018-(9)2017

WEDNESDAY,

Model Dump Trucks(6 & 7 axle), (20)Truck Tractors, (20)Dump Trailers, (3)Tanker Trailers, Construction Equipment, Pipeline Support

WEDNESDAY,

Travis, (3)2018-2017-2016-(2)2015 Vantage, 3 TANKER TRAILERS: 2012-2000 Heilx, Vantage, MINI TRACK LOADER: 2019 Bobcat MT55, RUBBER TRACKED SKID STEER: 2020 Bobcat T76, TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT:

ADDRESS: 10250 Hicks Field Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76179

(419) 547-7777

BonnigsonAssociates Bonnigson & Associates

Bonnigson Bonnigson.com

Live & Webcast March 23rd @ 9:37am

nigson & Associates Bonnigson & Associates

Location: 714 North Street, Fremont, Ohio

Xtreme XRM1254(4x4), 2 BOOM LIFTS: (2)Snorkel TB85JFA, SPECIAL: Approximately 50-75 Pipeline Support Equipment.

NOTE: The following trucks and equipment on lease has been terminated and will now be sold at auction.

ADDRESS: 10250 Hicks Field Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76179

NOTE: The following trucks and equipment on lease has been terminated and will now be sold at auction.

SALE SITE PHONE: (936) 346-1795 Ernest

TEXAS LICENSE: #15791 Jack Lyon

ALEX LYON & SON

SALES MANAGERS & AUCTIONEERS, INC., BRIDGEPORT, NY 13030

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 71 DUMP TRUCKS: 2022 Kenworth, 2022-(8)2020(9)2019-(6)2018 Peterbilt 567, (10)2018 Peterbilt 579, (11)2016-2015 Volvo, (6)2019 IH, (15)2018-(5)2017 Freightliner(all super dumps), 20 TRUCK TRACTORS: (5)2019 IH LT, 2018-(3)2017-(9)2016-(2)2015 Mack, 20 DUMP TRAILERS: (4)2018-(9)2017 Travis, (3)2018-2017-2016-(2)2015 Vantage, 3 TANKER TRAILERS: 2012-2000 Heilx, Vantage, MINI TRACK LOADER: 2019 Bobcat MT55, RUBBER TRACKED SKID STEER: 2020 Bobcat T76, TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT: Xtreme XRM1254(4x4), 2 BOOM LIFTS: (2)Snorkel TB85JFA, SPECIAL: Approximately 50-75 Pipeline Support Equipment.

Phone: (315) 633-2944 • Fax: (315) 6335635

SALE SITE PHONE: (936) 346-1795 Ernest

Go to WWW.LYONAUCTION.COM for more

details

ONE OWNER

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WHAT: Co-Alliance Cooperative scholarship program

ELIGIBLE: The scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors in rural Indiana, Ohio and Michigan planning to pursue an agricultural degree in college.

AMOUNT: 30 $1,000 scholarships

DEADLINE: March 1

APPLY: co-alliance.com/scholarship

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WHAT: Ohio Natural Energy Foundation scholarships

ELIGIBLE: Scholarships are awarded to Ohio students interested in careers such as petroleum engineer, finance, equipment operator, mechanical engineer, welder and more. The scholarships can be used to attend an accredited college, university, technical or trade school.

AMOUNT: $1,000 (can be renewed for up to four years)

DEADLINE: March 1

APPLY: ohionaturalenergy.org/ scholarships

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WHAT: 2024 Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Booster Scholarship

ELIGIBLE: The applicant must be a member of a Columbiana County family whose primary occupation is directly involved in the dairy industry, including but not limited to dairy cattle milk production, dairy cattle heifer raising and dairy equipment/supplies/supplement sales. Students must prove enrollment, or submit a letter of admission, to a two- or four-year institution of higher learning or graduate school. Those applying are not required to limit their educational choice to an agricultural-related field. Students must be considered full-time. Applicant must maintain at least a B or 3.0 grade point average. Previous scholarship recipients may not reapply.

AMOUNT: $1,000

DEADLINE: March 16

APPLY: Scholarship forms may be obtained from Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Boosters, in care of Pam Herron, 3836 Woodsdale Road, Salem, Ohio, by phone at 330-222-1637 or by email at jayherron@frontier.com.

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WHAT: Geauga County Farm Bureau scholarships

ELIGIBLE: The applicant must be either a current Geauga County Farm Bureau member or a family member whose parents/guardian is a current Geauga County Farm Bureau member at the time of applying and at the time of scholarship payout. Applicants must be part-time or full-time enrollees of an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical school. For first-year students, the applicant must prove enrollment or admission status.

AMOUNT: Depends on the number of qualifying applications

DEADLINE: March 31

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WHAT: Huron County Farm Bureau scholarships

ELIGIBLE: Applicants parents/legal guardians or themselves must be a resident of Huron County, a current Huron County Farm Bureau member, as well as enrolled full-time at an accredited two or four-year college, university or technical school with a GPA of at least 2.5. An agrelated scholarship and continuing education scholarship are available.

AMOUNT: Depends on the number of qualifying applications

DEADLINE: March 31

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WILL ACCEPT consignments of

Auctioneers:

Aden Yoder

SPRING CONSIGNMENT & Machinery

330-231-8983

Dennis Hershberger

740-485-9397

Tim Miller

AUCTION ••••

740-502-6786

March 16th, 2024 - 8:30AM

March 16th, 2024 - 8:30AM

15780 Body Rd.

Danville, OH 43014

HAY SALE EVERY SATURDAY @ 9:30 AM!

RUSTIC ROSE FARM

Complete Dispersal of 50+ purebred

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SPRING CONSIGNMENT

WILL ACCEPT consignments of misc. farm, mason, carpentry, lawn & garden, lumber & building supplies, hay, straw, wood, goats and other livestock.

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RUSTIC ROSE FARM

Complete Dispersal of 50+ purebred Savanna Meat Goats.

HAY SALE EVERY SATURDAY @ 9:30 AM!

Auctioneers:

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Dennis Hershberger 740-485-9397

Tim Miller 740-502-6786

15780 Body Rd. Danville, OH 43014

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 46 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS: (3)Case CX490D, (5)Case CX350D, (7)Case

CX300D, (2)Case CX300C, (11)Case CX250D, Case CX250C, (2)Case CX235C, Case CX210B, (4)Case

CX160D, (4)2023

Case CX145D(blade), Case CX145C, Case CX130D, (3)Case CX36B, 2016 Takeuchi TB2150, JCB

55Z-1, 7 RUBBER

TIRED LOADERS: 2020-2019 Case 1121G, (2)2018-2016 Case 921G, 2015 Case 721F, Cat 938F,

INTEGRATED TOOL

1 ST ANNUAL GT MID ATLANTIC RENTAL

CARRIER: Cat IT28F, HORIZONTAL GRINDER: Morbark 6600, SCREENING PLANT: 2014 Metso

ST272, 4 ASPHALT

ROLLERS: (3)2019 Sakai SW994, 2017 Case DV45, TRENCH ROLLER: Wacker RTSC2, 7 RUBBER

TRACKED SKID

STEERS: 2021 Bobcat T66, 2017-(2)2016 Takeuchi TL12V2, 2016 Takeuchi TL10V2, 2018-2017

Takeuchi TL8, SKID

STEER: Case 1840, MINI TRACK LOADERS: 2023 Wacker SM100, TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT: Xtreme

XRM842(4x4), ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT: JCB 930, 3 BOOM LIFTS: 2011 Genie S85, 2013 Skyjack SJ66T, 2012 Skyjack SJ46AJ, 3 SCISSOR LIFTS: JLG 3394RT, 2015 Skyjack SJIII3219, 2012 Genie AWP40, 3 AIR COMPRES -

SORS: Atlas Copco

XAS1600, 2017 Atlas Copco XAS750, 2017 Sullair 185CFM, GENERATOR: 2012 Multiquip DCA25, WELDER:

2012 Miller Bobcat 250, EQUIPMENT TRAILER: 2015 Trailking 48ft.(t/a), PRESSURE WASHER: Flagro FVO-400, 3 ROTATING SHEARS: (2)2022 LaBounty MSD 2250R, 2022 LaBounty MSD 7R, 8 ROTATING DEMOLITION: 2022

Eric Keller Comfortably Dumb

Mud won’t stop Baby from giving birth to a new calf

I could hardly feel my toes, despite being wrapped in two pairs of wool socks. The Muck boots were uninsulated and didn’t do me much good, except for keeping my pants clean.

Felco, (3)2022 LaBounty MDG 250, (3)2022 LaBounty MDG 310, 2022 LaBounty MDG 400, 4

PAVER FLOATS:

(4)2019 Simex ST200, HYDRAULIC SHEARS, 5 GRAPPLES, 2 EXCAVATOR BUCKETS, 12 ATTACHMENTS: (11)Skid

Steer, Excavator.

1ST ANNUAL GT MID ATLANTIC

RENTAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION

Case, Takeuchi, Liebherr and Sakai. Large Quantity of Demolition Attachments Mostly LaBounty Demo

Rotating Grapples, Concrete Pulverizers and Crushers

THURSDAY, MARCH 7TH @ 9:30 AM

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 46 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS: (3)Case CX490D, (5)Case CX350D, (7)Case CX300D, (2)Case CX300C, (11)Case CX250D, Case CX250C, (2)Case CX235C, Case CX210B, (4)Case CX160D, (4)2023 Case CX145D(blade), Case CX145C, Case CX130D, (3)Case CX36B, 2016 Takeuchi TB2150, JCB 55Z-1, 7 RUBBER

BALTIMORE (Essex), MARYLAND

TIRED LOADERS: 2020-2019 Case 1121G, (2)2018-2016 Case 921G, 2015 Case 721F, Cat 938F, INTEGRATED TOOL

SITE PHONE: (508) 769-7010 Joe

CARRIER: Cat IT28F, HORIZONTAL GRINDER: Morbark 6600, SCREENING PLANT: 2014 Metso ST272, 4 ASPHALT

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SALES MANAGERS & AUCTIONEERS, INC.,

ROLLERS: (3)2019 Sakai SW994, 2017 Case DV45, TRENCH ROLLER: Wacker RTSC2, 7 RUBBER TRACKED SKID

BRIDGEPORT, NY 13030

STEERS: 2021 Bobcat T66, 2017-(2)2016 Takeuchi TL12V2, 2016 Takeuchi TL10V2, 2018-2017 Takeuchi TL8, SKID

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NOTE: Having a very successful 2023 GT Mid Atlantic will sell machines primarily from their rental fleet to make room for new machines to serve their customers better.

STEER: Case 1840, MINI TRACK LOADERS: 2023 Wacker SM100, TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT: Xtreme XRM842(4x4), ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFT: JCB 930, 3 BOOM LIFTS: 2011 Genie S85, 2013 Skyjack SJ66T, 2012 Skyjack SJ46AJ, 3 SCISSOR LIFTS: JLG 3394RT, 2015 Skyjack SJIII3219, 2012 Genie AWP40, 3 AIR COMPRESSORS: Atlas Copco XAS1600, 2017 Atlas Copco XAS750, 2017 Sullair 185CFM, GENERATOR: 2012 Multiquip DCA25, WELDER: 2012 Miller Bobcat 250, EQUIPMENT TRAILER: 2015 Trailking 48ft.(t/a), PRESSURE WASHER: Flagro FVO-400, 3 ROTATING SHEARS: (2)2022 LaBounty MSD 2250R, 2022 LaBounty MSD 7R, 8 ROTATING DEMOLITION: 2022 Felco, (3)2022 LaBounty MDG 250, (3)2022 LaBounty MDG 310, 2022 LaBounty MDG 400, 4 PAVER FLOATS: (4)2019 Simex ST200, HYDRAULIC SHEARS, 5 GRAPPLES, 2 EXCAVATOR BUCKETS, 12 ATTACHMENTS: (11)Skid Steer, Excavator.

As I began walking back to the pasture, I could hear the slurping sound that the mud made as it tried to suck my foot deeper. Deeper and deeper my foot sank as I found my seat. First, it was my feet, then my chair.

Because there was so much mud, we were taking extra precautions with Baby, our cow. We’ve heard horror stories of calves being born into the mud and dying and we weren’t going to let that happen.

But winter in northeast Ohio produces a lot of mud in our pasture and there is nothing we can do about that. Unfortunately, our calf is due during the wettest, muddiest and dirtiest time of the year.

As we watch closely for the signs of calving, we begin packing a bag of necessities. I tied some knots in a long piece of rope, in case I needed to assist. I had iodine for the umbilical cord. I had livestock aspirin, in case my cow looked like she was in pain. I also packed some extra towels and soap in case we needed to clean off muddy teats.

Unfortunately, when we examined her udders, there were a few too many teats. Eight teats in total and about a thousand muddy lump clumps that looked like teats. Panicking, I began devising a plan to give her a bath... but even with a scrub brush and warm water, we couldn’t remove the clumps of mud that were embedded in her winter coat.

As the due date neared closer, I spent more and more time outside. Laying with her in the straw and rubbing her belly, I began comforting her as she was going to be a momma cow. Eventually, a thought crossed my mind. It must have been the same

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time it crossed my wife’s too because she asked if we would keep the calf if it was a girl. Then, like we did with our own children, we began discussing names. After all, Baby got her name because she is a big baby and she reminds me of Baby Huey, the cartoon character.

When we were in the labor and delivery department, awaiting the birth of our daughter, the nurse kindly asked if we had a name. It was small talk that I’m sure everyone asks, and unlike homeschooling, regardless of the answer, the nurse was listening and supportive.

Being cantankerous and realizing we were at a Catholic hospital, I explained that we wanted a Biblical name. Something strong that she could grow into. It didn’t take long before names were mentioned, and I think she was expecting something like Mary or Abigail. But with a devious grin and uncontrolled laughter, I said Lucifer... Lucy for short. All joking aside, I’m surprised I didn’t get kicked out.

Baby didn’t seem to have any suggestions for a name, but she did lick my hand, then my face and eventually my head. I figure she really likes me or is just practicing for her own baby.

(Eric Keller is a veteran, husband, proud father of four, nurse and first-generation homesteader who can be reached at happyrootshomesteadohio@gmail.com.)

OPSB changes hearing venue for proposed Knox County solar project

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Power Siting Board changed the location of the local public hearing scheduled for Frasier Solar, LLC’s proposal to construct a 120-megawatt solar-powered electric generation facility in Clinton and Miller townships and the city of Mount Vernon, in Knox County. The OPSB changed the venue to accommodate a larger audience than the original location would permit.

The hearing is scheduled for: April 4 at 5 p.m. at Knox Memorial Theater, 112 E. High St., Mt Vernon, OH 43050

The purpose of the local public hearing is to allow individuals to provide sworn testimony regarding the proposed facility. Testimony will be limited to five minutes per witness, and the hearing transcript will become part of the case record considered by the OPSB.

The proposed Frasier Solar project would occupy about 840 acres within a 1,395-acre project area. In addition to the solar panel arrays, the facility would include electrical collection lines, inverters, access roads, perimeter fencing and a substation. Additional information regarding the proposed solar facility is available on the OPSB website at www.OPSB.ohio.gov in case number 23-0796-EL-BGN.

AUCTION LOCATION: American Legion Broome-Wood Post 292 - 185 North Main Street, New London, Ohio.

whitetail. You can dream of the welcoming smell of smoke from the chimney of your cabin or dream home placed to enjoy unparalleled seclusion. Be forewarned it’s hard to not picture your future here.

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REAL ESTATE: Rare is the opportunity to purchase a property with as much diversity and desirability as this piece of land presents. Rolling terrain, high percentage tillable parcels, production history, great wooded wildlife habitat, this property checks all the boxes. Whether you are looking to add to your farming portfolio, a hunting oasis with an impressive deer herd, a perfect location to build your forever home, or a great investment opportunity, this property should be at the top of your list.

TILLABLE LAND: The tillable land has a good production history and today offers 230 acres of open rolling tillable land with potential to add more. The soil types and terrain, as well as good compaction management allow for good surface drainage. Two low lying areas offer the intrigue of additional drainage work that would add to the tillable acreage.

HUNTING & RECREATION: The rolling terrain with natural funnels, ideal habitat, and plentiful food sources attracts and holds an impressive deer herd. One of the greatest features is the ability to have multiple stand locations decreasing the pressure on the whitetail. You can dream of the welcoming smell of smoke from the chimney of your cabin or dream home placed to enjoy unparalleled seclusion. Be forewarned it’s hard to not picture your future here.

The American kestrel: A

Tami Gingrich

Northeast Ohio is home to many different birds of prey. Yet, the species that earns the award for the most vibrant colors, diminutive size and spirited personality is the American kestrel.

Recognized by its slender, pointy wings, long tail and swift flight, the kestrel is not a hawk, but rather, a falcon. Standing a mere 9 inches tall, with a wingspan of 22 inches, the kestrel’s signature behavior is to hover in one spot or perch high on wires and treetops while its tail bobs up and

down as it searches for prey below.

Its diet is varied, and although it feeds on small birds, earning it the name “sparrow hawk”, it also regularly feasts on rodents, snakes, frogs and insects, using its sharp talons and hooked beak to aid in their capture and consumption.

A male kestrel, with his brilliant orange tail and slate blue wings, is a sight to behold, while the female, although slightly larger, is not as colorful, sporting brown wings, back and tail with black barring. Unlike other birds of prey, many of which construct their own nests, kestrels are secondary nesters, seeking out existing cavities rather than constructing their own. Old woodpecker holes, hollow trees, crevices in barns or building soffits may all qualify for suitable kestrel nest sites. Yet, one of their favorite places to nest is in a manmade nest box.

Decline. American kestrels are North America’s most widespread falcons. They are a bird of open country, preferring grasslands over forest. Yet throughout the past 50

years, their numbers have alarmingly declined more than 50%. Scientists believe that a combination of factors has played a part in this disappearance, including loss of habitat, competition for nest sites, climate change, car collisions, predation by other birds of prey and chemicals, such as pesticides and herbicides, that accumulate in their systems.

As my 31-year career with the Geauga Park District was drawing to a close, I decided to undertake one final endeavor, and in 2018 I launched my Kestrel Nest Box Project. This was to be a community effort, designed to act as a partnership between the park and local landowners to provide nest boxes to be placed in suitable kestrel habitat.

With lumber money in my budget for 25 boxes, I enlisted a local Amish craftsman for their construction. Then came the task of making my pitch to the people whose properties showed the greatest promise of hosting kestrel pairs.

This male kestrel just snagged lunch, unfortunately, for the meadow vole. (Tami Gingrich photo)

The American kestrel: A falcon in peril

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Door to door I went, with a box in one hand and plenty of kestrel information in the other. I felt like a traveling salesman. I was pleased with the positive interest and, in the end, was able to distribute all 25 boxes.

Instantly, landowners were converted to landlords as we discussed the proper location as well as height and hole direction for each box. Also required, was their diligence in keeping the boxes free of unwanted tenants (mainly starlings and squirrels) so that they would be empty when the kestrels came calling. Landowners also committed to cleaning out the boxes after the kestrels had nested.

I agreed to monitor the boxes once a week, starting in March through the end of nesting season, to record their status. As a licensed bird bander, I sweetened the deal by offering landowners an up-close look at the nestlings and utilizing their assistance

when it was time to band them.

Results. The boxes went up at the end of 2018, and we waited with great anticipation for the following spring. Although there were kestrels in the area, it was unknown whether or not they would abandon their traditional nest sites in place of a manmade box. There are pockets of kestrel habitat throughout Geauga County, but it is the southeast quadrant that holds the largest expanses of rural land, much of it lying within the Amish community. It is in this very area where our boxes prevailed.

In 2019, four of the boxes hosted kestrel pairs. Although not all of the same boxes were utilized, this same trend of four nesting pairs continued in 2020 and 2021. In 2022, the number of nesting kestrel pairs jumped to seven. Last year, my record was surpassed, and 10 pairs of kestrels found the boxes to their liking. It is interesting to note that in many other parts of the country

where nest box programs are in place, the kestrel population continues to decline. Yet, here in northeast Ohio it is obvious that the population of this species is beginning to climb as kestrel sightings increase. To date, I have banded over 125 chicks.

Hosting a kestrel nest box is a waiting game. It takes perseverance and patience. Yet for those who have succeeded in their landlord responsibilities, the reward has been great.

Kestrels lay their eggs in March and April with an average clutch of 5. After an incubation of 28-31 days, the chicks hatch. At the age of 15-17 days, the chicks are lowered from the nest, allowing me to place an aluminum USFWS leg band on one leg of each chick and a color band with large letter/number codes on the other before being returned to the box.

Young kestrels officially leave the box (an act called “fledging”) at around 30 days of age.

Landowners tell me that having a front-row seat to a falcon show has been the opportunity of a lifetime. Watching these beautiful birds of prey rear their young while instructing them how to hunt and survive has given them a new depth of appreciation for kestrels, especially when it comes to rodent control.

Furthermore, having an up-close look and a chance to handle the nestlings during banding has resulted in an unforgettable experience. I am beginning to feel a sense of pride and ownership developing in the community. Word is spreading. Interest in the project is growing. After all, it’s not often you have an opportunity to play a firsthand role in the recovery of a species in peril!

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Note: If you live nearby in northeast Ohio, have the proper habitat, and know of a kestrel pair nearby, feel free to contact me for the possibility of having a nest box installed, receiving box plans or consultation for box placement.

(A lifelong resident of Geauga County in northeast Ohio, Tami Gingrich recently retired from a 31-year career as a Biologist/ Field Naturalist with Geauga Park District. Tami has been a licensed bird bander for over 30 years. Her hobbies include photography, lepidoptera, gardening and spending time with her husband on their small farm in Middlefield, Ohio. She welcomes any questions or comments at Royalwalnutmoth@gmail.com and will gladly consider suggestions for future articles.)

Hamburgers, fries and guilt

Get ready and listen ‘cuz I’m about to tell you the story of my ride from my humble home to Idaho Falls. The travel time is about 90 minutes, give or take 30 minutes depending who is driving, me or my wife. Truth is, my wife likes being behind the wheel so usually gets the honors.

We have grandkids over that way so we make the trip often. And what’s a trip to town without going to Scotty’s Drive In? Scotty’s ain’t just burgers and fries, they are the staff of life, I’m telling ya.

So, after being dumped on by a foot and a half of snow, and pushing and piling from hell to breakfast, I decided a trip to Scotty’s was in order. It is a long way just for a hamburger but I’m retired so what the heck.

Sadly enough, my wife was, I call, trapped in the clutches of the sniffles. Her doctor called it pneumonia. It didn’t take me long to figure I’d be the one driving. Acting reluctant, I left her, promising to bring back a delicious burger and fries.

I combed my hair with a wash rag, put on my Cabela’s hat, pointed my Chevy truck in the direction of Scotty’s and headed out. I made a quick stop at Elk Creek Station for a jolt of Red Bull and a large bag of peanut clusters. Essentials for any journey. Those two items were also on the Staff of Life list.

This day was to be my moment of solitude.

I immediately turned on SiriusXM with its 200 stations. I tuned into Radio Classics and was absorbed in the tale of Jimmy Stewart’s, “The Six Shooter.” After half an hour of gunfighting suspense, I noticed I was passing my hometown where I graduated 53 years ago.

I thought it might be fun to take the drive through memory lane on the route we called, back then, “Dragging main.” While dragging main, we would listen to the radio station KOMA Oklahoma City. Even though the station was 1200 miles away, it boomed in clear as a bell at night.

KOMA was so popular at our school, and the surrounding schools, we decided to advertise our Ag Ball through that radio station alone. I still remember the KOMA DJ hollering out the upcoming Ag Ball in St. Anthony, Idaho. What a thrill to hear our small town being advertised over the radio waves. The advertising was a huge success. Many students showed up from other schools for our Ag Ball.

Consumed with memories, I found my way back to the road and drove to Scotty’s for the “staff of life.” With a belly full of nostalgia and Scotty’s hamburger, I headed home. Funny. Something was not sitting right.

As I walked through the front door, I noticed my wife was up and looking as spry as a brand-new colt. I tried to play it cool bragging about my adventurous day. And then she said, “The thought of your sweet gesture bringing home delicious Scotty’s hamburger and fries inspired me to get out of bed.” Her words hit me like a truck full of smoldering manure that had been sitting in the July sun for a month. With horrible guilt all I could say was, “I’ll be back in three hours.”

(Bryce Angell’s father was an outfitter and guide for 35 years, and Bryce was there to shoe and care for the horses and help him do the cooking. Bryce is from Idaho and still rides into the Tetons, Yellowstone and surrounding areas. His poems are mostly of personal experience. He can be reached at angellranch62@gmail.com.)

One-day-old kestrel chicks snuggle together in their nest box. (Tami Gingrich photo)

Making maple syrup

my father favored after his Sunday morning shave.

It happened again last weekend, but it wasn’t unexpected and it wasn’t just a single memory to flood my thoughts. It was a lifetime-revealing scrapbook. The smell of boiling maple sap transported me to my Uncle Harry and Aunt Nellie’s home. There was my dad and his brother Luther sipping homemade wine as they watched the pans bubble. My brother and I were hungrily eating hotdogs that had been boiled in “center-pan” syrup on a Coleman cookstove while we swigged Orange Crush.

As a boy, one of the family’s pastimes was the dreaded “Sunday Drive.” It was a year-round occurrence that could be boring beyond a 10-year-old’s tolerance, but, sometimes, an unexpected event would tack imaginary photos on my mind’s memory board.

Now, those snapshots can be triggered by visiting parks, stream banks or watching an airplane take off. I find myself mysteriously teleported to another time — camping at Guilford Lake State Park, walking the paths of Schoenbrunn Village, peering through binoculars at Pittsburgh Airport or watching a bobber drift on Little Beaver Creek. Sometimes the haunting is so powerful that I expect a reincarnation to have occurred. I sometimes even smell the Old Spice

It was late Saturday afternoon, and I’d driven to an old friend’s farm near Sycamore, Ohio. Gary Shellhouse and his extended family — his family includes close friends made over his lifetime — had spent the last few weeks gathering 2,758 gallons of maple sap which they had stored in repurposed dairy holding tanks. The gathering was finished and the boiling process had begun at 4 p.m. on Friday and would last late into Sunday evening.

As I got out of my truck, the combination of campfire woodsmoke, the controlled boiling of the sap, and the sweet drift of cooking maple syrup proved to be a genuine time machine.

Shifts of 24-hour watchers were easy to find as they huddled around the pans cracking jokes and sipping cold drinks. There was also

plenty of sharable food and beverages hauled back into the woodland sugar camp. Kids of all ages played around the campfire as the sugarmakers and their spouses laughed as they reminisced, talked about children and grandchildren, the latest family events and home remodeling projects. Rusty, a graymuzzled yellow lab, carried a stick and played keep-away from anyone reaching to toss it.

The sugar camp sits just a few yards from the one first established in 1930 when World War I veteran Roy Shellhouse and his wife Hattie purchased the farm. The old sugarshack was abandoned in 1946.

Thirty years later, Roy’s boy Harold and grandson, 12-year-old Donny, built a little log cabin near the site. That year, with Hattie overseeing the process, enough sap was gathered to make one gallon of syrup for the family to share.

While the cabin still exists, it’s surrounded by a boiling shed, storage building, a proper cabin with wood cookstove, an outhouse and enough generator power to brighten the area during the night.

Since that time, five generations of family and friends have gathered in the woodlot to help or just share stories during the annual boil. Still using a three-pan system to cook down the sap rather than an evaporator, it’s a little more timeconsuming.

Gary, who now leads the work,

believes that the syrup tastes better to him by doing it the “old way.” I’m not sure that it’s the process that adds the homey flavor — but rather the hearts of those attending that lend the flavorful essence. Gary’s nephew Chad added a little more science this year, installing a home-built reverse osmosis system. It removed much of the water before cooking, helping to shorten the boiling time.

According to Gary, it takes about 40 gallons of maple sap to create one gallon of maple syrup. Using that formula, he expects they’ll fill an assortment of Ball jars with 70-80 gallons of 100% pure maple syrup.

How does it compare to the Log Cabin, Mrs. Butterworth or Aunt Jemima you might have on your shelf? It doesn’t compare at all. Most branded pancake syrups that many believe are derived from maple trees come from corn fields. Most brands don’t use any derivative of maple syrup in their products at all. Those that do only include a paltry 2-4%.

If I’ve whetted your appetite for genuine maple syrup, you can find it at better grocery and farm produce stores. Just don’t expect to find any bearing the Shellhouse name — not a drop of it is ever sold.

The reason they pull sap was never to make money but to build those invaluable memories with family and friends. All that syrup will be divided up between those who help or will be gifted during holidays, an occasional

thank you or just for the sake of giving. Their maple syrup is just too valuable to sell.

I’ve had the pleasure of attending many of those boiling days, even that first one in 1976. During the intervening 47 years, many of those once laughing around the pans are gone, replaced by their own children, grandchildren and even greatgrandchildren. Though changes may come, it will always be family and friends that make this batch of syrup so incredibly good.

As the evening grew deep, the hypnotic draw of the mist above that boiling sap and the curling drift over the campfire began to play tricks on me. I imagined I spotted once familiar faces laughing, smiling and sharing their own silent stories.

Walking back to my truck, I knew my dad would have enjoyed this crew of sugarmakers. As that thought passed, I swear I caught the drifting scent of Old Spice on the night’s breeze.

“Some people go to priests, others to poetry. I go to my friends.”

— Virginia Woolf

(Jim Abrams was raised in rural Columbiana County, earning a wildlife management degree from Hocking College. He spent nearly 36 years with the Department of Natural Resources, most of which was as a wildlife officer. He enjoys hunting, fly fishing, training his dogs, managing his property for wildlife and spending time with his wife Colleen. He can be reached at P.O. Box 413, Mount Blanchard, OH 45867-0413 or via e-mail at jimsfieldnotes@aol.com.)

Jim Abrams Outdoors

FISH SALES

Carroll County: Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting orders for its annual fish sale. The fish species being offered include largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, yellow perch, hybrid bluegill, shellcrackers, black crappie, fathead minnows, white amur and Japanese koi. The deadline for ordering fish will be March 22. Anyone interested in purchasing fish can call Carroll SWCD at 330-627-9852 to request prices and order forms. Prices and order forms can also be viewed online at www.carrollswcd.org, on the Carroll SWCD Facebook page or picked up at Carroll SWCD. Orders can also be placed and paid online via www.carrollswcd.org. The fish will be available for pick up on March 28 at 8:30 a.m. at the Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District office, which is now located at 1029 Countryside Drive NW, Carrollton, Ohio.

Geauga County: The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Spring Fish Sale is currently taking orders for fingerling-size largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill/sunfish mix, minnows, redear “shellcracker” sunfish, perch and white amurs. Pond safety kits and farm pond management books are also available. Please visit geaugaswcd.com to place orders and make payments. This is the recommended and easiest way to place an order. If unable to use the online ordering option, a form is available to submit with payment. The Fish Sale will be held on April 11 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the midway of the Geauga County Fairgrounds. The order deadline is April 3. All proceeds support the district’s education programs. For more information, call 440-834-1122.

Mahoning County: The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual spring fish sale. Orders for fingerling-sized fish must be submitted to the district by May 3, with pick-up scheduled from 1-3 p.m. on May 9 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. A variety of fish species are available for order, including fathead minnows, largemouth Bass, bluegill, hybrid bluegill, channel catfish, red-ear sunfish (shell cracker), yellow perch, white amur and Japanese koi. Additionally, the sale includes offerings of fish food, pond conditioner and pond maintenance books. Orders can be placed through the district office by phone at 330-740-7995 or via email at ask@mahoning -

swcd.org. An order form can be downloaded at mahoningsoilandwater.org/mahoning-swcd-accepting-springfish-sale-orders/. On the day of pick-up, Participants will need to bring enough containers to hold the purchased fish. Five-gallon buckets work well. Each container must have an unscented poly liner (30-gallon trash bag). The bags are necessary to hold oxygen to keep the fish alive during transport. Do not use a lid; use a twist tie or twine to close the bag. Each container shall be filled with customer pond water, but just one-third full. The general rule of thumb is one container per 100 small fish, one container per 1,000 minnows and one container per four to five amurs and koi. For additional information or pick-up recommendations, individuals are encouraged to contact the district office.

Stark County: Stark Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting orders for its annual fish sale. Fish are pre-sale only. You can print an order form by visiting starkswcd.org. Payment must accompany orders. The order deadline is March 22. The pick-up date is April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. only. Please arrive within the designated time frame and bring plastic-lined containers partially filled with your pond water. The fish truck will be located on Business Place (the street between the USDA Service Center and Anchor Baptist Church). The USDA Service Center is located at 2650 Richville Drive SE, Massillon, Ohio. For more information, call the Stark SWCD office at 330-451-7645.

Wayne County: The Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual fish sale is officially underway and orders are now being accepted. The order deadline is March 29 and pickup is April 9 from 9-10 a.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Customers will need enough containers, such as five-gallon buckets, to hold the purchased fish when picked up. Each container must have an unscented poly liner to hold oxygen during transport and be filled one-third of the way with customer pond water. For order forms and additional information, visit www. wayneswcd.org.

Districts: This listing will run as space permits until the ordering deadline has passed. Send your fish sale information to editorial@ farmanddairy.com or Farm and Dairy, P.O. Box 38, Salem, OH 44460.

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Bees & Bee Equipment

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Building Construction

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Construction Equipment

2020289D3 Catskidsteer,2,900hrs newhyd.pumpsandfinaldrives,enclosedcab,acandheat,goodrunning machine,$48,500;(440)636-2617

5600Bobcat toolcat,2007,2,860hrs, newaluminumdumpbed,goodcondition,$26kOBO,sellfor$80knew ; (330)424-2310

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Dogs & Dog Supplies

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DiscoveringAustralian Shepherd puppiesseekingfamilyhomesfor6 happypups,$50perpup,askabout childdiscount,freetohandicapped home;GroveCityarea,Erick (724)991-4618

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GreatPyrenees mix,3-monthold pupsavailable,onfarm,parentsworkinglgd's,raisedwithsheep,beautiful markings,firstshotsandworming ; PureMeadowFarm,Cambridge,Ohio (740)825-1011

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PurebredAustralian Shepherdpuppies,9-weeksold,shots,wormed readytogo,3females,redmerle,blue merle,allnaturalbobtails;(330)3379272

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Farms & Real Estate

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Grain

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Guns

GUN SHOW

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For information call 724-752-9968

Hauling

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Hay, Grain & Straw

1stcut mixhay,5x5.5roundbales , approx.1,200-pounds,norain,barn stored,$70perbale;Peoli,Ohio (740)705-1554

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Hay, Grain & Straw

1st,2nd,3rdcuttingwesternOhioalfalfa,wheatstraw,3x3squarebales 24balesorlargerdelivery;Frey Farms,(419)294-7138

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Buyerand sellerofsemiloadsofhay andstrawbytheton.Dairyalfalfa available.CharlesF.BrickerandSon, 12827GoshenRd.,Salem,Ohio (330)501-7215

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Hay, Grain & Straw

Haywanted orwilltradeforwheat straw;(740)412-6536

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Hay, Grain & Straw

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Hay & Forage Equipment

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Horses & Ponies

SOUTHERN OHIO HORSE SALE

April 6, 2024

Henderson’s Arena | Jackson, OH

Tack 10 am | Horses 1 pm

Consignment $45

Commission 7% (no no-sale fee)

Jerry Henderson | 740-710-1515

TRI

724-827-2028

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Smokey Lane Stables, Inc

Friday, February 23

Special Trotting Sale

Tack: 4:30 P.M. | Horses: 6:00 P.M.

Consignments due Feb. 21 by 9:00 pm

Saturday, March 2

Riding Horse & Pony Sale

Tack: 8:00 A.M. | Horses: 11 A.M.

Catalog consignments due Feb. 21

Friday March 8 - Horse Sale

Tack 4:30 | Horses 6pm

Smokey Lane

OH 44681 PH 330-852-2237

Auctioneers: Myron Miller, Marion Burkholder,

Machinery & Equipment

4030JD tractor,7,800hrs,weightsincluded,goodtires,newseats,quad range,runswell;(419)295-3006

2005Convey-All BTS290seed tender,240bushel,rolltarp,electric start/throttlecontrolbumpe r hitch,$8,000OBO;(330)277-9674

2021Kubota SSL75,cab,heat,air,2speed,hydrauliclatch,KSR,6,700 hours,runs,needsenginework $14,500;(419)896-3314

2820Schuler verticalmixerwith scales;CaseIHDX131discbine,updatedshockprobar;Valmetalselfpropelledstrawchopper;(330)323-1332 200-250-bushel gravitywagon,excellentcondition,$1,100;tractorcaboff 706Internationaltractorwithbrackets, $400;3-btmInternationalfasthitch plow,$450;(419)571-9569

2013Deutz-Fahr Agrofarm410,1 owner,84-HP,1,000/540pto,with canopy,3hyd.remotes,1,480hrs , 2WD,openstation,reartires13.6R38, fronttires1-16,15-spdtransmission ; (419)852-8232

2019JD 3046Rcomeswith156 hours,w/JD320Rquickattachloader,factoryjoystickw/3rdfunction,5-ft hdquickattachbucketw/JD60D autoconnectbellymower,fork,box blade,auger,weightbox,soilaerator, $40,000OBO;(330)523-9617

CLEAN FIELD READY EQUIPMENT:

Just In – Brillion 21’ & 19’ X-Fold Packers

JD 7000 6x30 Planter, Dry Fert, No Till, Sharp

(3) Kewanee 18’ & 21’ Hyd Flat Fold Discs

White 263 – 20’ Manual Fold Wing Disc, Nice

IH 480 – 15’ Disc, Good Blades, Rear Hyd.

JD 620 – 13’ Disc, New 20” Front Blades

IH 370 – 12’ Disc w/ Harrow, New Front Blades

Miller 12’ Offset Disc, New Front Blades, Sharp

(5) Brillion & Dunham 12’, 13.5’ & 15’ Mulchers

(12) 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 Shank Disc Chisels

(2) Unverferth 18’ Double Rolling Baskets

(2) Case IH 110 – 15’ & 20’ Crumblers

Sharp IH 4500 – 18’ Wing Fold Field Cultivator

White 508 – 5 Bottom Auto Reset – NONE NICER

White 508 & 588 4 Bottom Auto Reset Plows

IH 420 3 Bottom 14” 3PT Plow – Restored

(2) IH 5100 18x7 Drills, Dbl Disc, Press Wheels

Lots Of New Moldboard & Chisel Plow Parts: Moldboards, Shares, Shins, Points, Shovels, 2000+ New Disc Blades & Bearings On Stock

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NEW CASTLE, PA

724-924-2396 – BEFORE 9 PM

CALL B4 U DRIVE!

Hours By Appt. – Closed Sunday

goosenecklivestock trailer,7-ftx9-inwide,16-ftlong,excellentcondition,$11,000firm;(330)2802707

Machinery & Equipment

BBIlime /litterspreader,16-ft.,very goodcondition,$24,000;(740)6248140

Arts-WayGrixxer feedgrinder/mixer, $6,200;Salford21-ft.rockflexfinish disc,$9,000;BaleKingkickerwagons, $2,500;JD84512-rowx30-in.row cultivator,$2,900;JD28005-bottom variablewidthplow,$1,900;Atwater Ohio(614)307-3200

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NEW TRACTORS:

• New Mahindra 1635 w/Loader, 4x4, 3pt., LPTO

• New Mahindra 1626 w/Loader, 4x4, 3pt. LPTO

COLLECTOR TRACTORS:

• John Deere 630, 3pt. LPTP, 1 Remote, Cushion ride seat, Air Stack & Tires, Show Condition

• John Deere 530, 876hrs., Built for Vegetable Farmer, Rare only a few made each year, 3pt, LPTO, Air Stack, Cushion Ride Seat, Tractor is as New

• Ford 601 Work Master, 3pt., Ex. Rubber, No Rust.

EQUIPMENT:

• Case 1840 Skid Steer, Diesel, One Owner, New Tires, Ex. Condition

• Bobcat 543 Skid Steer, Diesel, Cab, Heat, Ex. Tires, City owned to plow snow sidewalks, 1400 hrs.

• John Deere 290, 2 Row Corn Planter, 3pt., Like new

• New Holland Hay Rake w/Dolly wheel

NEW ESCH HAY TEDDERS

18-ft. Tedder w/Hyd CALL 22-ft. Tedder w/Hyd ..........................CALL 32-ft. 6 Star Tedder ............................CALL Bale Grabber Skid Loader Mount ... $2,200

NEW IVA FIELD SPRAYERS

& PRODUCE SPRAYERS

200-1000

EVERGREENE ACRES 419-896-2255

Forsale 4-row30-inchKinzedouble frameno-tillcornplanter,dryfert. , $13,500OBO;pleasecallandleavea message(330)277-3466

Gen-Till-2aerator, 30-ft.adjustable gangs,adjustablerollingharrow,rear hitch,rearhydraulics,tandemduals , additionaltoolbar,lowacres,very nice;(419)563-4944

GreatPlains 2400turbotill,12weight plates,verynicecondition;JD1590 no-tilldrillwithgrassseed,yette r markers;(740)819-6603

IH6200 pressdrill,24hoewithgrass seedbunks,$3,500;IH3450round baler,5x4,$3,000;IH430square baler,$2,750;Steiner60-inchmower deck,$800;3-ptgrassseeder,$175; Minerva,(330)894-2828

International5-btm plow,16-in.,auto reset,springcoulters,hillsideadjustment,$2,200;JDRM6-rowcultivator, danishtine,$1,600;Dalton,Ohio (330)464-0187

JohnDeere 318Gskidloader,very goodtires,straightbucket,lowhrs (2,565),handcontrols,runsgreat;call formoreinfo(740)501-3060,e-mail shenknathan1@gmail.com

JohnDeere 7000pulltype6-row planter,no-till,30-in.rows,fiberglass boxes,JohnDeeremonitor(reconditionedbeforelastseason),price $4,500;call(330)853-5687orbowersockjames@yahoo.com Kent18-ft. soilfinisher,verygood condition,$7,500;(2)2-ft.x30-ft.heavy steelculvertpipes,$500ea;(419)6522419

DemcoConquest sprayer,1,100-gal, 60-fthydfoldbooms,Raven440,hyd spraypump,cleanwatertank,hand wash,worksnice,wejustupgraded , $12,500OBO;BushHog3008II8-ft trailermower,solidmower,storedinside,$6,000;Dalton,(330)465-1419

JohnDeere 450Mroundbaler,excellentcondition,heavydutyaxlesand highflotationtires,moisturetester,hydraulicbaleramp,hydraulicpickupadj ust,coveredgenetwrapandtwine , megawidepickup,2,200bales,field ready;(330)206-5417

48” Grapple Bucket..............................................$1,595

72” Grapple Bucket..............................................$2,195

84” HD Grapple Bucket .......................................$3,350

60”

78”

48” QT 2000# rated for compacts ...................$795

48”

48” Fork/Double Bale Spear/Trailer Mover Combo ............................................$995

NEW

Challenger RB45 Round Baler .................... $9,250

New Holland 256 Dolly wheel rake ............. $4,250

Mini Round Baler for Compact Tractors NEW $7,395

Tar River 2 Spinner Hay Tedders NEW ....... $3,195

Tar River Econo Wrap, 3pt. bale wrapper .... $5,150

Tar River BDR - 185 Drum Mower ............... $4,600 MISC.

4 Bottom IH Semi Mount Plow - Extra Nice ...... $3,950

Kubota G6200 Lawn Mower - Diesel, 48” Deck, Serviced and Ready ........................................................... $995

NEW Snow Plows - Skid Steer Quick Attach, 6’ and 8’ ..........................................IN STOCK NOW!

2016 Kuhn Knight 3130 Mixer Wagon 9000# cap., One owner, Very Nice ............................................ $13,000

Case 580B backhoe ............................................ $12,750

PUG Utility Vehicle - 4x4, Hyd. Dump .................. $5,500

Kubota ZD28 - Zero Turn, Diesel, 72” Deck ............. CALL NEW 5’ and 6’ Brush Hogs ..............................

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Downsizing,like new2014McCormicktractorX60.40Perkinsdiesel 110-HP,hydrofront-endloaderwith bucketandbalespear,1,393hrs , $65,600;2014Enorossidiscmower , $7,200;likenewMasseyFerguson Hesston1745roundbaler,only737 balesmade,$20,000;2003ASL300 skidloader,Catmotor,31-HP,2,095 hrs,$12,500;NewHollandmanure spreader,520,$3,200;NewHolland rake,$2,500;3-ptbroadcastspreader, $350;bucketmountedbalespear , $250;contactJames(330)853-2058

TRACTORS

2015 JD 5065E 2WD, CANOPY, 3029 HRS .......................................$19900

2011 JD 6115D CAB, 4WD, 3045 HRS ..............................................$54900

2011 JD 6115D CAB, 4WD, LOADER, 3133 HRS ..............................$59900

2013 JD 8285R PS DUALS, NEW TIRES, ALL WTS, 5677 HRS., SHARP! ....................................................................$149500

JD 6130D OPEN, 4WD, 3020 HRS, LOADER ..........................................CALL

2018 JD 5085E 1882 HRS., MFWD, LOADER, 12/12 PR ................$43900

JD 2350 2WD, CANOPY, 3886 HRS ...................................................$17500 FORD 4630 MFWD, LOADER, 1340 HRS. ..........................................$27900

FORD 3930, 6600 HRS, REVERSER TRANS, NEW TIRES, NICE TRACTOR ................................................................................$12900

FORD 2000 GAS ....................................................................................$5950

LONG 2510 2WD 900 HRS. ..................................................................$7950

1972 IH 1066 4290 HRS. ...................................................................$25900 IH 444 GAS PS .......................................................................................$5950

2017 JD 1023 E WITH LOADER & DECK, 174 HRS. ...............................$16900 LAWN EQUIPMENT

JD 997 DIESEL Z-TRACK, 558 HRS. ...............................................COMING IN

JD Z445 54”

JD

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10 FT. 3 PT ...............................................................................$6950

1808P HD 8 FT. PULL TYPE ..................................................................$6950

1808 HD 8 FT. 3PT ...............................................................................$5450

970 EXTREME DUTY 7 FT. 3 PT............................................................$5900

1607 HD 7 FT. 3 PT, DUAL WHEEL .......................................................$3900

306 HD 6 FT. 3 PT ..................................................................................$2550 CONSTRUCTION

TROJAN 50 HYDRAULIC BREAKER. LOW USE. .................................$3500

2019 DEERE 30G EXC, THUMB, 415 HRS. .....................................$38900

2020 KUBOTA U25 EXC, THUMB, 499 HRS....................................$34900 FUEL TRAILERS

2023 MT 970 GAL FUEL TRAILER, ELECTRIC START PUMP..........$14900 USED ROTARY CUTTERS

JD 609 3 PT........................................................................................$3900 TILLAGE

JD F125 3 BOTTOM PLOW ..................................................................$750

JD 1700 11 SHANK DISK CHISEL ....................................................$2950

JD 3 BOTTOM 3 PT PLOW ....................................................................$450

NHBR7060 roundbaler,2012,1seasononnewendlessbelt,fieldready , $18,000;(419)896-3624

Manufactured Homes

Displayhome sale,brandnewsectional,3bedroomsand2baths,24-ft.x 48-ft.,greatprice$64,900,ondisplay inDalton;www.AdvantageHomesOhio.com,tollfree(866)979-6777,followusonInstagram@advhms

Gleaner 820 3" cut, nice head $7,500

'03 CIH 1020 15', Nice! $9,750

CIH 1020 25' oil bath $6,750

CIH 2152 draper, 30' $18,500

'11 JD 625F Nice $17,000

JD 930F CALL

JD 215, Nice! $2,750

GRAIN CARTS

Brent 882 large 1000 PTO $29,500

Brent 672 small 1000 PTO $10,750

Killbros 1200, good auger flighting $8,500

J&M 435 $12,750

SPRAYERS

Hardi 500 50' manual fold $2,850

Hardi CM875 60' hydr. fold eagle boom $9,750

Century HD1000 60' X fold boom $8,750

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Forsale 20-plusadultAmericanBuff geese,variousagesandgender,$5 each;emailmlsfarmer@yahoo.com Printing

Printing,Publishing andDesign-fullserviceprinting,businesscards,customdesign,posters,letterhead,office forms,envelopes,brochures,mailers catalogs,colorcopies,scratchpads mailingservices,banners,yardsigns andmore;everythingyouneed-includinggoodadvice; rod@lyleprinting.com (800)837-3419

Recreational Vehicles

2005Phoenix cruise,26-ft.moto r home,Fordchassis,V-10motor , sleeps4,1slideout,newbattery,onboardgenerator,mileage75,800,very goodcondition,asking$23,500 ; (330)627-3644or(330)324-5969text

Roofing

Barnrepairs -metalroofingandsiding,beams,foundation,oldhome renovationandrepair;replaceroofing, windows,doors,barnadditions,pole buildings,anythingtobarns,sheds , oldhomes;(330)428-0173

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Footpath CEO honored by camp association

CLEVELAND — Mary Macias, president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit Footpath Foundation, received the Friends of Camping Award from the American Camp Association’s Ohio Local Council.

The award is given to an individual, group or organization that has made significant contributions to camping through related fields. Macias accepted the award at a ceremony in Columbus.

Last year, Footpath Foundation reached more than 2,200 youth in northeast Ohio with school programs, summer camps, communitybased adventures and its Outdoor Connection Kits. That reach included more than 450 Cleveland Municipal School District students who got the chance to go to overnight and day camps — the first time most of them had been camping. David Faulstich, executive director of Red Oak Camp in Kirtland, nominated Macias.

A Michigan native, Macias is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State School of Law. Before heading Footpath, she worked as an attorney, including a stint with the Michigan Children’s Law Center. Macias lives in Westlake with her husband, Brian, and their two daughters.

Founded in 2015, Footpath Foundation is dedicated to empowering all children through discovery of the natural world. Offerings include overnight and day camps, nature education programs and one-day adventures in which kids fish, hike or explore a natural area.