Tree planting options available through Conservation Program
Kens Forest Service has begun taking orders for low-cost tree and shrub seedlings through the Conservation Tree Planting Program, running through May 3. Shipping starts March 8, with planting optimal from late March to early April. Landowners are urged to order early to secure preferred plants and uses include windbreaks, living snow fences, habitat creation, and property marking. The program offers 30 species, mostly 12 to 18 inch bare-root stock, plus containerized options for select pines. Special mixed-species bundles aid wildlife. Order forms are available at county Extension offices or www.kansasforests.org. The Pawnee Fry, 62nd annual, is Monday at Pawnee Acre Community Building in Finney County, featuring calf fires and beef education by Justin Waggoner on Body Condition Scoring and forage testing. Master Gardener training is offered Wednesdays in February and March at Finney County Extension Office, starting Feb 3, cost $85. For details, call 272-8670.
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Kansas
Kansas State University Research and Extension Office
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Pawnee Acre
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Finney County Extension Office
Finney.ksu
S. Ninth St
Beef lessons and community service at Happy Homemakers FCE
Jan 12 meeting notes from Happy Homemakers FCE report beef lesson by Clara Faye Schweer on cuts, preparation and flavor plus meat safety tips. Members pledged 2010 education goals and a community service project donating canned goods to Emmaus House. Nearby senior activities include bridge, 8-ball and pinochle events at Finney County Senior Center.
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Happy Homemakers Fce
Finney County Extension Office
Frances Gillan
Norma Olemon
Clara Faye Schweer
Schweer
USDA
Emmaus House
S. Ninth St
Joanne Harder
Sunshine Gals
Finney County
Lena Kells
Ina Mae Delinger
Harder
Ice storm snarls traffic in nation's midsection
An ice storm blanketed the Midwest and plains, halting travel and causing widespread power outages. In Iowa and Nebraska, freezing rain coated roads and prompted school cancellations while authorities warned against interstate travel. One death occurred in South Dakota as a vehicle slid off Interstate 90 near Brandon. Utilities reported thousands without power. officials cautioned continuing icy conditions and a forecast of lingering subfreezing temperatures.
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Iowa City
Nerad
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Illinois
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Bradley Deutsch
Laverne
Minn
Brandon
Minnehaha
MidAmerican Energy
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Alliant Energy
Atlantic
Cass County
John Westering
Eral
Ameren
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10Th St
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J.D. Farr
N. 10Th St
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10Th
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Jeanette Taylor
Vern Wilson
Westering
Dixon County
Dean Chase
Nebraska State Patrol
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Sev
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Weather Service
Johnston
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Garden City Telegram
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Zire
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Stuck
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Oklahoma
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Garden City, KS
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