IT’S APPLE SEASON!
As fall approaches, apples are starting to ripen and soon be harvested. Today, there are over 2,500 varieties of apples grown in the United States.
August 2024
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Myths of Grief
Grief, the complex emotional response to loss, is a universal experience that touches the lives of countless individuals. Everyone goes through the grieving process differently. How you experience grief can also change based on your relationship with the deceased, how they died, and the role they played in your life.
Fall Armyworm Update
A couple weeks ago I shared information on our fall armyworm trapping network and the moths we had been capturing. Fortunately, moth numbers have held steady or declined – but that doesn’t mean scouting isn’t necessary, particularly as reports of feeding injury has increased.
Silage Management to Maximize Feed Value
Mid-August signals the start of a new school year, ending of hot summer weather in sight and silage chopping time, especially corn silage. Not every livestock operation utilizes silage as part of their feeding strategy, but for most dairies and beef feedlots, silage is a major feed component and critical part of the operation. South Dakota State University Extension has released a study that discusses ways to manage and maximize silage quality for livestock feed. It seems like timely information to share now.
Micheal and Deborah celebrate 50th Anniversary
Micheal S. Hundley and Deborah S.
PROJECT CONCERN
The Project Concern, Inc. weekly menu is as follows for home delivered and congregate meals. Milk is served with each meal. Menus are subject to change. The Atchison United Way helps to support the Project Concern food program.
Week of Friday, August 16-22
Friday, August 16 Cecila Y. Daniels, 56, Atchison, was issued a notice to appear in court on Thursday for driving while suspended, interference with law enforcement, no proof of insurance, and expired tag at 10th and Main.
TRIO OF BATTERY ARRESTS MADE BY ATCHISON POLICE
The Atchison Police Department made three arrests in relation to violent crimes that all left victims needing to be transported to a hospital. The most recent of the arrests was late Wednesday night when Officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of East P Street to investigate a reported stabbing.
Late night crash sends one to Amberwell
Following midnight on Wednesday night a 2003 Jeep Liberty driven by Richard Harrell, 65, Atchison, struck a parked vehicle in the 800 block of George Street. An EMS would sooner after transport Harrell to Amberwell Hospital for examination of injuries.
PRESENTATION EXPLORES THE HISTORY OF LETTER-WRITING
Atchison County Kansas Genealogical Society in Atchison, Kansas will host “You’ve Got Mail: Exploring Letter-Writing Through Time,” a presentation and discussion by Celia Daniels on September 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Atchison Public Library, 401 Kansas Avenue. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contract ACKGS at ackgs17@gmail.com for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.