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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1985
Page
8
A column advocates hedgerow management to protect wildlife and cropland. It notes bulldozing harms wind erosion, firewood supply, and upland game birds, and cites root plowing as the key technique enabling crops to grow up to hedgerows by severing hedge roots to stop water competition.
State and local groups promote root plowing and hedgerow management as low-cost wildlife habitat aids. Ottawa QU plans to back root plowing after a fundraising banquet. Hedgerow firewood may yield up to 400 dollars per acre with little habitat harm. Kansas Nongame Wildlife Program runs a Kodachrome photo contest for meadowlarks, monarchs, and ornate box turtles with prizes of 100, 50, and 25 dollars and prints for donors through Chickadee Checkoff. deadline August 1. entries to the Fish and Game Department in Pratt.
In Orlando the New Jersey Generals installed Doug Flutie as their top quarterback, trading veteran Brian Sipe to Jacksonville. Coach Walt Michaels said Sipe’s large contract helped prompt the swap, and Flutie will compete to lead the club starting with the next season.
Darry Rogers, 49, accepted the Detroit Lions head coaching role after a global search, leaving Arizona State University. He signed a five year deal with terms undisclosed, replacing Monte Clark who was fired after a 4 11 1 season. Rogers noted he knows little about the Lions yet, and emphasized a focus on contract details and future success.
Kansas faces a 36 elk count in Cimarron grasslands prompting the Fish and Game Commission to weigh a limited hunt this fall or next. Farmers report alfalfa and livestock damage, while senators fear removing a prized wildlife. A proposed elk hunting fee bill advanced 50 for landowners and 75 for others.
Arkansas downed fourth-ranked SMU 69-66 at Barnhill Arena as Kenny Hutchinson sealed the win with late free throws. SMU had not won at Fayetteville since 1976, with Jon Koncak scoring late before two more free throws by Joe Kleine. DePaul’s six-game home streak ended at Dayton 67-63, Sedric Toney totaling 22 points.
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