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March 2001
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- Thursday, March 29, 2001
- WPT embraces programming for teen audiences
- Moira Harrington and Chris DuPre
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With a new reality series coming to Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) as the centerpiece, the six-station network will begin offering a slate of innovative programming in April that will likely appeal to some non-traditional public broadcasting audiences.
- Wednesday, March 28, 2001
- Reusing vacant department stores in small communities
- Bill Ryan and Jerry Braatz
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An empty department store downtown or on the edge of a small community sends a message that something in the local economy isn?t working right.
- Tuesday, March 27, 2001
- Teen Connection receives an award
- Eileen Littig and Stephanie Cataldo Pabich
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Teen Connection, a program co-produced by Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) and Northeastern Wisconsin In-School Communications (NEWIST), will be receiving a media award from the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling in recognition of a recent broadcast on gambling and teens.
- Sunday, March 25, 2001
- Youth and adults invited to participate in 4-H communications training
- Trisha Day
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Youth and adults who want to help others increase their communications skills are encouraged to attend a communications workshop April 27 - 29 in Oshkosh. The workshop focuses on a new 4-H program called "Building Bridges - Reaching People Through Communication" and is for 4-H members, their parents, county agents and other 4-H volunteers, according to Trisha Day, a coauthor of the new project curriculum.
- Thursday, March 22, 2001
- Stream corridors both lovely and functional
- Gary Korb
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Perhaps no part of the rural landscape offers more variety and valuable functions than the natural areas bordering our streams.
- Tuesday, March 20, 2001
- How effective are alternative household cleaners?
- John Merrill
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Most people use household cleaners to take care of two jobs: cleaning dirt and grime, and disinfecting household surfaces. While some people use an arsenal of professional products to clean and kill germs, others believe that common products found in any kitchen can accomplish both tasks.
- Monday, March 19, 2001
- Make a plan for using tax refunds before you file
- Linda Boelter
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Many of us hustle this time of year to get our taxes together, especially if we're expecting a refund. But a University of Wisconsin-Extension family financial management specialist asks, have you planned how you will use your tax refund?
- Friday, March 16, 2001
- Precautions help prevent spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease
- Larry Baumann
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The recent outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Europe has given a whole new meaning to the term "biosecurity" on the farm. Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) virus is one of the most contagious diseases of cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, hogs, goats and deer.
- Tuesday, March 13, 2001
- "Wisconsin: Armed and Dangerous" on WPR
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Eighty-five Americans are killed each day in gun-related incidents.
- Coming this spring: the good, the bad and the ugly
- Suzanne Wade
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March brings us our first taste of spring. And, believe it or not, real spring is just around the corner -- warm southern breezes, spring showers and water everywhere.
- Precautions help prevent Foot-and-mouth disease
- Larry Baumann
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The recent outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Europe has given a
- Friday, March 09, 2001
- New guide for forest owners issued
- Jody Padgham
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A new guide for forest owners shows how private landowners, working together, can improve the ecological conditions of their lands while improving their own economic well being and that of the communities in which their forest land is located.
- Thursday, March 08, 2001
- Hosts needed for international guests this summer and fall
- Kay Hobler
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The Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development International Exchange program is looking for families that would like to experience another culture by hosting a 4- H exchange delegate for 3 to 4 weeks this summer.
- Wednesday, March 07, 2001
- American beef safe for consumers and meat industry workers
- Barbara Ingham
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Is American beef safe to eat? Yes, when it is properly handled and prepared, American beef is safe to eat, according to the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Concerns about "Mad Cow Disease" have frightened some consumers away from eating beef, but University of Wisconsin-Extension specialists Barbara Ingham and Dennis Buege report that the risk in the U.S. is very low because of the safeguards that have been put in place.
- Tuesday, March 06, 2001
- Home vegetable garden short course
- Sharon Morrisey
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University of Wisconsin-Extension is offering a four-session short course to help new and experienced gardeners get the best out of their gardens. Experienced Master Gardeners will give participants step-by-step instructions, helpful hints and design ideas to help throughout the growing season, from planning to harvest.
- Monday, March 05, 2001
- Volunteer Week is a chance to give something back
- Linda Kustka
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"Volunteers often are the driving force in communities -- the people who make things happen and bring about positive change," said Linda Kustka, University of Wisconsin-Extension 4-H youth development specialist.
- Thursday, March 01, 2001
- Make a plan for using tax refunds before you file
- Linda Boelter
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Many of us hustle this time of year to get our taxes together, especially if we're expecting a refund. But a University of Wisconsin-Extension family financial management specialist asks, have you planned how you will use your tax refund?
- Redistricting training offered for local officials
- Dan Elsass, Dan Veroff, and Pete Cannon
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(YOUR TOWN) -- Although Wisconsin grew by about 472,000 people -- or 9.7 percent --in Census 2000, the state will lose one of its House of Representative seats, lowering the number to eight.
- Supreme Court case on grandparents' rights shouldn't affect Wisconsin
- Theresa Roetter
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National headlines this summer about a Supreme Court case involving grandparents' visitation rights made it sound like grandparents across the country lost in their bid to keep in touch with grandchildren.
- Tober honored as top 4-H environmental education leader
- Steven Kinzel
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Kathleen Tober is one of just six exemplary 4-H Wildlife and Fisheries Volunteer Leaders in the nation who will be honored at a recognition program in Washington, D.C., in March.
- Training for cooperative board directors
- Dawn Danz-Hale
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Cooperatives are common in Wisconsin communities, whether they are agricultural farm supply, marketing or service cooperatives. As with any business, the changing farm structure, new environmental regulations, fluctuating commodity prices and other factors affect the ability of the cooperative business to meet the needs of its members.
- USDA grant funds available for sustainable agriculture
- Tom Parslow
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The USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program in the North Central Region invites producers to apply for competitive grants to research, demonstrate or educate others about profitable, environmentally sound, socially responsible agricultural systems.
- UW-Extension specialist featured in "Martha Stewart Living"
- Karen Delahaut
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"When the daffodils begin to bloom it's time to plant peas." If you know a gardener who follows this kind of schedule, they are practicing phenology. The March special gardening issue of "Martha Stewart Living" magazine carries an article on phenology, featuring the work of UW-Madison/Extension IPM (Integrated Pest Management) outreach specialist Karen Delahaut.
- Youth and adults invited to participate in 4-H communications training
- Trisha Day
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Youth and adults who want to help others increase their
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