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Surnames in genealogical research

Surnames in genealogical research

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Surnames in genealogical research

Ella Buzzard
Monday, September 1, 2025
Genealogy CornerGenealogists usually concentrate on surnames as they are the most important way of identifying people who are related. Surnames are mostly inherited and, while it may be changed, some form of it is usually retained.
Avoid pruning spring flowering shrubs now

Avoid pruning spring flowering shrubs now

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Avoid pruning spring flowering shrubs now

Garden Talk
Monday, September 1, 2025
September while sweet clover should be seeded only until early-September. Visit the Kansas Garden Guide for more cover crop recommendations for home gardeners.Spring-Flowering ShrubsSpring-flowering shrubs typically establish buds for next year in August and September.
History of food preservation methods

History of food preservation methods

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History of food preservation methods

Lois Carlson
Monday, September 1, 2025
The 2025 home canning season is slowly winding down. The tomato crop has been amazing as has some other garden produce. I know many of you are either still actively doing food preservation or you did a lot of it in the past.
Much to be done to prepare for winter

Much to be done to prepare for winter

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Much to be done to prepare for winter

News Staff
Monday, September 1, 2025
Garden Talk With Cynthia Domenghini Garden To-Do • Avoid fertilizing ornamentals now so they harden off before winter• Take cuttings from cold-sensitive annuals to root for wintering indoors. See: https://kansashealthyyards.
Years Ago

Years Ago

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Farm Family awards presented

News Staff
Monday, September 1, 2025
25 Years Ago Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, 2000Century Farm Family Awards were presented at the Cherokee County Farm Bureau annual meeting. Recipients of the awards included Earl Burns and Thay Ross, Bonnie Sartin Courtney, Doris M. Christiansen and Edna E. Lassman, Robert and Barbara Evans, Fred D.
Unlocking the secrets of family photographs

Unlocking the secrets of family photographs

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Unlocking the secrets of family photographs

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
One thing that excites every family historian and genealogist is the finding of old photographs of ancestors. Nearly every family has a box of old photographs hidden away in a box or in a trunk. Many of those old pictures are unidentified and may seem useless.
Unlocking the secrets family photos

Unlocking the secrets family photos

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Unlocking the secrets family photos

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Genealogy CornerBy Ella Buzzardautomobiles and possibly there is a state or year on the license plate. Familiar landmarks are another source of determining age of the photograph.
Jesus came to abolish death, suffering

Jesus came to abolish death, suffering

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Jesus came to abolish death, suffering

Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church
Thursday, August 28, 2025
From the Pastor’s PenRead Mark 16:1-20 So far, we’ve looked at Jesus’ actions through miracles that show He is God in the flesh. This week, we are focusing on death and resurrection. Let’s face it, every single person will face death. There is no getting around this.
God’s soldiers receive infinite blessings

God’s soldiers receive infinite blessings

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God’s soldiers receive infinite blessings

Allen Fischgrabe
Thursday, August 28, 2025
The Beginning of KnowledgeWhen young men in this country reach the age of eighteen, they are compelled by law to register for the draft. While our government is not actively enlisting its citizens currently, that is always a possibility.
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