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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1978
Page
4
Marcia Houce describes sewing a lap robe to save energy and stay warm. The piece outlines fabric, lining, binding, and thread needs, crafting steps, and corner folds. It notes a Franklin County Extension Council clothing update on March 8 in the Courts Building basement with two session times.
The East Central Kansas Rabbit Breeders Association sponsors a Spring Rabbit Show Sunday at Celebration Hall, Franklin County Fairgrounds. Judging starts 8 a.m., entry on day open until 7 a.m. with a 1.50 fee. Payouts reach 20 percent for first and 5 percent for fourth with at least three entries. Special awards honor top exhibitor and most miles traveled.
A two night grass management program runs March 7 and 8 from 7 30 to 10. March 7 in the Courts Building basement features native and warm season grasses. March 8 at Celebration Hall covers cool season grasses, fertilizer tips, and weed and brush control. Extensions agronomist Gary Kilgore and range management specialist Paul Ohlenbusch lead. Register at the Extension office by March 3. Fee 2 50 covers materials and refreshments.
Phyllis Schamle, 44, starts a noon hour job on the Chambers farm near Wellsville overseeing lambing ewes and bottle feeding orphaned lambs. With prior farming experience, she plans to continue through March as cold weather and twins drive the need for extra care. She earns per-trip pay and extra for longer hours, helping supply groceries while her husband recuperates from flu and winter conditions.
Ottawa area 4 H dog project guides youths ages eight to nineteen through dog care. Topics include history and evaluation, domestication, breeds, care, feeding, vaccination, recognizing illness, medication, and training for obedience and show. Emphasizes hands on learning and reward of training.
A Kansas Livestock Association meeting is set for noon Saturday at the L and M Buffet. John Meetz, executive vice president from Topeka, will explain how Franklin County can have a director on the state board and discuss livestock legislation. Attendance by prospective and current members is encouraged with a dutch lunch.
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