Tornado Preparedness Week Aims at Kansas Emergency Plans
Extension director notes emergency week from March 28 to April 3 to raise awareness of tornado threats in Eastern Kansas. Explains tornado formation, typical times, and the difference between tornado watches and warnings. urges residents in danger areas to seek shelter when warnings are issued.
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Wheat growers oppose ICC rail rate hikes on freight
National Association of Wheat Growers criticizes last week ICC increases including an 11 percent rise for grain and grain products on eastern and western lines and six percent for southern rails. Gene Moos of Edwall Washington warns higher costs will shift farmers to truck transport threatening country elevators. He cites diminishing rail revenue share and warns rate spikes may prompt by passing elevators and higher marketing costs.
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4 Hers Draw Top Blues at Douglas County Club Days
First day at Shudora features individual presentations with top blue ratings advancing to regional competition with teams from six counties. Regional events set for April 17 at Baker University. alternate entrants possible if a top blue member cannot attend. Second day on April 10 at West Junior High showcases choir instrumental and vocal ensembles etc. Notable top blue recipients include Jim Pendleton, Teresa May, Joanne Born, David Nottingham, Sandy Pine, Ann Seymour.
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