Traditional Sedona has special features
The first set of doors separates double sinks from the spa tub with the use of a pocket door. To the left is the door to the huge walk-in closet, handy for dressing once a shower or bath has been taken. The left side of the main floor is the kitchen, nook and utility room, along with a side entrance garage.

What do cupid, George Washington have in common?
Three of these recipes use canned tart cherries; the kind used to make cherry pie. Add 1 tablespoon water to remaining crumb mixture and sprinkle over cherry pie filling. Spread reserved cherry pie filling on pie, leaving 1-inch margin around rim.

Nebraska RC&Ds recognized at Western RC&D Conference
Nebraska RC&Ds always fared well in the regional and national recognition award ceremonies, but this year Nebraska RC&Ds took all but one award. Nebraska award winners at the Western RC&D meeting were: Verlin Bruns accepting the Outstanding Sponsor Award for The Chadron Native American Center; Dennis Wacker and Bud Knuth receiving the Outstanding Council Award for the Northeast Nebraska RC&D Council; Dan Hruza accepting the award for the Outstanding Youth Involvement Group for the Ord FFA; ...

Newell sheep sales report
St. Onge Livestock Co., Ltd., Newell, S.D., reported receipts of 189 head Jan. 24, compared to 152 head last year, according to the USDA-South Dakota Department of Agriculture Market News, Sioux Falls, S.D. Compared to last week, trends were not applicable because the sale was not reported. Receipts were comprised of about 67% feeder lambs, 33% slaughter ewes with the balance miscellaneous sheep and goats.

New issue of ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs
Evidence that so-called "fast carbs"--those that cause rapid spikes and plunges in blood sugar levels--could be a risk factor for age-related vision loss is among the recent nutrition and health findings noted in the newest issue of the Agricultural Research Service's Food and Nutrition Research Briefs and its Spanish-language version, Informe de investigaciones de alimentos y nutrición. The ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs is offered with color photos and illustrations on the Web. ...

UNL Master Gardener classes offered
New UNL Master Gardener Candidates will need to complete 40 hours of instruction and 40 hours of community education service within the first year, including 10 hours of time at the Extension office. --Feb. 19: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dawes County Fairgrounds, 4H Building--"Ornamental Grasses for Landscape;" Lue Jensen, Instructor, "Waking Up Plants and Putting Them To Bed" with Laura Hawthorne, and Tips for the Botanical Garden." All Master Gardeners must: Register with UNL by Feb. 13. Complete ...

Call of the wild
Our American Indians really knew what they were doing when they paddled their canoes into the wild grasses growing in some of the shallow Minnesota lakes and did the arduous work of knocking the black grains of wild rice into their canoes. Those black kernels are just naturally laden with antioxidants, zinc, B-vitamins, phosphorous, and iron. But that isn't why we relish wild rice; we love it for its roasted nut-like flavor and chewy texture.

Cynthia warm and welcoming
The brick facade of the Cynthia (406-19) gives the home a warm, welcoming look. At 1,836 square feet, the interior provides an abundance of open living space. The covered porch opens into an entry.

Meditation for 1-31-11
Read Luke 12:22-31 Jesus answered, "What is humanly impossible is possible for God." --Luke 18:27 (TEV)

Changes to duck zones under consideration
Issues include potential changes to the state's duck zone and hunting season split configuration. Game and Parks is considering changes to duck zones for 2012. The four-zone format would better position duck season dates in the event a 39-day season becomes necessary in the future, according to Mark Vrtiska, Game and Parks waterfowl program manager.

Timed Event Championship set for March
The contestants are 20 of the most established, versatile cowboys in the game, and they have earned the right to be part of the by-invitation-only crowd to compete at the Lazy E, which developed the Timed Event Championship in 1985 to determine the best all-around timed-event cowboy in the world--the man who could stand out in more than his specialty event, the man who could be consistent in all five timed events. The winner of each Timed Event Championship of the World is in a special class ...

Cowgirl ranch rodeo association formed
The formation of a new organization, the Ranch Cowgirls Rodeo Association leaves ranch rodeo supporters and contestants excited about the 2012 season. According to the RCRA mission statement, the association was formed because of the "ever-growing desire for cowgirls to have ranch rodeo competitions where cowgirls' skills and lifestyle are showcased in a forum that is fair, professional, accountable and organized." "We will be the first All-Women's Ranch Rodeo organization that has a full ...

Landowners can earn extra cash from hunting
Landowners in southeastern Colorado who open their property to hunters can earn extra cash by enrolling in Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Big Game Access Program for the 2012 hunting seasons. "The Wildlife Commission has funded the program again for 2012 to pay landowners who allow big game hunting access to their property," said Lamar Area Wildlife Manager Travis Black. The BGAP access stamp allows access to hunt to pronghorn and deer only.

OSU offers farmed whitetail deer program
The Oklahoma State University Center for Innovation and Economic Development will offer their fifth whitetail deer farming certification course thanks to the efforts of Congressman Dan Boren. "This will be an excellent opportunity for potential deer breeders or those who already own deer and want to refresh their knowledge," said Heath Herje of Oklahoma State University Extension in Cleveland County. Deer hunting is a rich tradition in Oklahoma and many are showing interest in not only ...

Calendar contest entry deadline is January 15, 2005