Rebuilding Topsoil Through Earthworms and Compost
A guide for home gardeners on restoring soil fertility. It explains topsoil value, avoids harming earthworms, and lists practical steps including composting, using manure, leaves, fish trimmings, seaweed, wood ashes, and rock additions. It also recommends cover crops, legumes for nitrogen, soil testing, and creating a thriving, fertile garden soil over time.
Top 4 H speakers chosen in Chippewa County contest
Chippewa County awards announced six 4-H members to represent the county at the 4-H Talent Explosion in Rice Lake on March 18. Junior, intermediate, and senior divisions named with multiple clubs and blue and red ribbon winners listed.
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Chippewa County
Rice Lake
Danielle Kouba
Joanne Kouba
Chippewa Falls
Janet Ausman
Joe Aus
Lima
Woods Corner 4- H Club
Waubeek Mounders
Clover Bugs
Prairie Hustlers
Marie Lee
Sunny Valley
Rosanne Kouba
Duncan Creek Critters
Michael DeMars
Happy Helpers
Denise Krumenauer
Hallie
Sally Woodruff
Laurie Hable
Rita Kouba
Youth Opportunities Unlimited offers summer jobs for area teens
West CAP runs Y.O.U. for youths in Chippewa to St Croix counties with CETA funded pay of 2.65 per hour for up to 24 hours weekly over nine weeks. Jobs mainly with local non profits and government units. new programs include Project SAIL and an energy conservation initiative across 14 school districts.
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Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Y.O.U
West Cap
Chippewa
Barron, Dunn
Pepin
Pierce, Polk
St. Croix Counties
CETA
Nancy Laird
River Falls
Y.C.U
Pierce
Polk
Dunn
Poison prevention program set at Luther Hospital
Eau Claire marks Poison Prevention Month with a March 15 program at 7 30 p m in Luther Hospital auditorium. Panelists Paul Bjerke Dr Susan Knutson and Judy Jones will discuss household poisons, a short film, literature, and Q A.
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Luther Hospital
Paul Bjerke
Eau Claire
Poison Center
Luther
Susan Knutson
Judy Jones
R.N
Luther’s
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