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Madison Parker Recognized by KSU

On March 30th, Kansas State University’s College of Health and Human Sciences selected 18 accomplished alumni to receive their Rising Professional Award. Madison Parker, Administrator at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, was recognized for her leadership in the long-term care industry since her graduation from KSU in 2021.

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Devotional: The Resurrection of Christ

The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is the most powerful event in human history. It is the divine stamp of approval on the life and sacrifice of the Son of God. It is the first-fruit demonstration and verification of the hope we confidently hold for when we, too, experience death. Personally, it is the foundational evidence that my faith is not wishfully attached to some religious thought or system but secured to a real and living God.

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TrueTimber Sponsors KS 1 Shot

INMAN, S.C. – TrueTimber joins Turkeys For Tomorrow (TFT) as Title Sponsor of the 2023 Kansas One Shot Turkey Hunt. TrueTimber be supplying full sets of hunting apparel and gear to the over 100 participants for the hunt. Additionally, Bass Pro Shops will be providing turkey vests featuring TrueTimber camo patterns to the participants. The hunt will take place April 14 and 15 in and around El Dorado, Kansas.

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BuCo Named RWD Operations Manager of the Year

When Butler County Rural Water District No. 3’s Water Operator Jimmy Davis registered to attend the 54th Annual Conference of the Kansas Rural Water Association held this last week in Wichita, he had no idea he would be on stage and on camera in front of hundreds of people accepting an award. But he was – as he was named “Rural Water Operations Manager of the Year” in ceremonies last Wednesday evening in the Century II Convention Center.

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Native Grasses: Factors for Successful Stand Establishment

Establishment is the most important phase to ensure system longevity when planning the long-term use of a seeded native grass stand. Native species are slow to establish and do not compete well with other plants (weeds). For this reason, native grass pastures can take up to four years to become fully established. Because they have been selected for better establishment and forage production characteristics, use known cultivars. Species and cultivar selection, site preparation, seed quality, seed source, and seeding date must be considered to ensure the successful establishment of a native grass pasture. Planning is the key to achieving a successful stand. For all of Butler County, except the far NW Corner, Feb 15 – May 1 are acceptable seeding dates, however, March 25 – April 10 is the optimum time. The far NW corner of our falls March 1 – April 15 with the optimum time ranging from April 1 to April 20.

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