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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1977
Page
11
Marcia Houce presents practical winter driving guidance for city and long distance trips. Emphasizes slowing down on ice, car winterization, keeping fuel above half, clean windows, and stocking a compact winter kit. Also covers survival steps for blizzards and cautions on ventilation and carbon monoxide.
Franklin County farmers face severe cold with cows and calves lost to ice as ponds freeze and pigs drown in the cold. Newborn calves struggle, feeding quality hay provides heat, and dairy cows may suffer frozen teats. Water is scarce as creeks dry and tank valves freeze, making thawing daily tasks difficult. Agricultural AgentBob Bozworth warns this is one of the longest cold spells in memory with temps not rising above freezing.
The Franklin County Extension office unveils a remodeled interior with new carpeting a redesigned layout and fresh paint. The carpet cost 600 paid by the Extension Service and carpet was laid by a local firm. Staff moved operations to the courthouse hallway during the work and later the office spaces were expanded with yellow paint donated by the county commission.
The 1977 Kansas 4-H Horse Leader's Conference will be held February 12 and 13 at Rock Springs Ranch State 4-H Center near Junction City. The event targets adult and junior leaders, county Extension agents, and sponsors, with speakers William Culbertson and Merle Wood. Sessions cover record keeping judgeships drill teams trail rides feet care English riding and trainer and vet discussions. The conference includes the third annual 4-H Horse Bowl and plans for a state horse advisory committee and district activities. County Extension personnel hold conference details and registration forms.
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