Mysterious bird identified by local resident
Charles Edwards of rural Richmond says a zebra finch found by Tom O'Dea at Camp Chippewa matches a bird described in a National Geographic article about Exotic Birds in Manhattan's Bowery. Edwards traced the species to Central Australia, but the origin remains unknown. the bird likely escaped from captivity or a passing car.
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Joan Istas
Charles Edwards
Richmond
Herald
Tom O'Dea
Camp
Chippewa
Edwards
Manhattan
Bowery
National Geographic
National Geographic Index
Australia
Kansas City
Crown Center
Baldwin Bird Club
Home Economics Scores Lead at Richmond Free Fair
Teresa Corbin topped the home economics judging with 357 in a field of 36. Linda Teter and Rachel Vining followed, while multiple crew members earned top placements. Teams for Mid-America in Topeka and Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson were selected with Corbin, Lintner, and others forming finalists and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Teresa Corbin
Linda Teter
Rachel Vining
Brian Yates
Kathleen Wiederholt
Janet Coen
Becky Wagner
Marie Chambers
Linda Blake
Pam van Horn
Therese Schamle
Beth McLain
Roberta Schamle
Cindy Dyer
Keith McLain
Rhonda Lintner
Donna Schamle
Topeka
Hutchinson
Rhonda
Ramona
Central Heights FFA Officers Attend State Leadership Camp
Central Heights FFA Chapter officers Jim Riley Glen Edwards Brian Vining and Steve Walter attended the 19th annual State FFA Leadership Camp at Rock Springs Ranch. Organized by the Kansas Association of FFA and the Kansas State Department of Education, Division of Vocational Education. Over 400 FFA members and advisors took part in the four day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Heights
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Rock Springs Ranch
Jim Riley
Glen Edwards
Brian Vining
Steve Walter
Kansas Association of Ffa
Kansas State Department of Education
Canning Dreams Fall Flat This Year
Marcia Houck recaps a failed canning season with friends, offering practical tips for home canning. Instructions cover tomatoes pH adjustment, citric acid, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar options, and pressure canning for mixed vegetables. Advice directs readers to Kansas State University Extension bulletins and the local Extension office for guidance.
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Kansas State University Extension Bulletin
Extension Office
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D.C
Ellen Arnold
Tetas
Franklin County
4-H
Jo Ellen Arnold
Washington D.C
Miss Arnold
Jill Cartmill
Sherry Gislar
Cindy Malson
Barry Gaeddert
Roger Maxwell
Rex Bozworth
Phil Smith
Rose Blanco
Brenda Ferguson
Beth Mc
Smithsonian Institution
Potomac River
National
Bob Bozworth
Bozworth
Randy Arnood
Ottawa
James F. Winrick
International Harvester Company
East 10Th
P.O
Kansas
Tire Service Farm Bureau
Tire Scott Service
Cutlass Supreme
Qeneralors
Dick——,Stinnety
Chevrolet & Olds Inc
Washington
Marcia Houck
Joy Merrill
P.O. Box
Custom-Bilt
Butler
Food For
Sperry New Holland
Onawa
Berea Boosters
Trail Blazers
Shaff
H Booth
Peoples National Bank & Trust
FDIC
Ottawa, Kansas
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