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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1978
Page
10
Winter dangers can strand travelers who ignore conditions. UW Extension expert Larry Monthey emphasizes staying with the car, seeking shelter to reduce wind chill, and overcoming fear fatigue and frostbite. He urges calm, not panic, and practical decisions over impulse.
Barron County plans a January 11 meeting at 1 p.m. in the Barron County Courthouse to aid farmers in managing irrigation for better yields. Don Drost notes farmer experiences on yields and fertility, while UW agricultural engineer Leonard Massie will discuss university irrigation research.
The article lists items for a winter survival kit including wind chill gear, food, first aid, lighting, and signaling items for cars and backpacks. It emphasizes frostbite and hypothermia risks, proper warming methods, and the buddy system for travelers, skiers, and hikers. It warns against unsafe actions like rubbing frostbitten skin or overheating with alcohol and urges planning, layering clothing, and staying with a group.
A rally for area farmers to support the American Agriculture movement is set for Saturday January 14 at 1 30 p m at Gilmanton Town Hall. Speakers will discuss a tractorcade planned for Eau Claire January 21 and organizers provide contact details for Mr and Mrs John Rohl of River Falls 425 7104.
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