Nebraska family ponds freshwater prawns in beef country
In Lincoln Nebraska the Hofpar family raises freshwater prawns on their Valparaiso and Ulysses farms with UNL help. They drained a pond yielding about 1300 prawns begun in June making them Nebraska's first commercial outdoor freshwater prawn facility. The venture aims at fresh, fast delivery to markets and restaurants within a day’s drive.
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Rotary district governor awards two Ottawa club members
Wes McCoy of Olathe spoke to Ottawa Rotary Club at Ottawa University on Wednesday. He presented the President's Citation to Jeanny Sharp and the Quiet Rotarian award to Lou Atherton. He noted Ottawa Rotary's 1921 origin and two past district governors, Marion Hume and Emory McKenzie, and urged attending the 2005 Rotary Conference in Chicago. He cited Rotary’s reach, including wheelchairs in Panama and polio in ten countries, and highlighted global service with 31,000 clubs and 1.2 million Rotarians in 166 nations.
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Linx opens at former O'Leary's site on Main Street
Linx, a new sports bar, opens at 115 S Main in the former O Learys space. Owner Bill Crowley aims to attract G Willikers regulars with a big screen, drink specials, and the coldest beer in town plus a private club. Open daily until 2 am. contact 242-3189. Brockus wins Longaberger top sales award in Columbus for 35k to 44,999 range.
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Lori Brockus
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Longaberger Company
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Ohio
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California researchers test tropical crops for valley niche markets
In Parlier California researchers and farmers explore growing tropical fruits in the arid San Joaquin Valley to diversify small farms. Papayas blueberries pineapples lychees longans capers and jujubes are being trialed to find new cash crops that can compete with larger growers and appeal to growing Asian and Hispanic markets.
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San Joaquin Valley
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Jimenez
University of California Cooperative Extension
California
Michael Yang
Fresno County
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Color coordination quirks and community notices in Ottawa
A lighthearted column covers color clashes in fashion with a Johnny Cash joke, notes business news from Chris Campbell on sewing machines, and greets new ORV director Bob Rogers. It highlights United Way Ottawa Chamber collaboration, Star Development awards, and mourns Merle M. Miller of The Belleville Telescope, praising his community impact.
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