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Scholarships Available for Summer 4-H Camps in Wisconsin

Cathy Kates — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:00:13 +0000

Without the Laveau Family in Wrenshall, I would never have experienced 4-H. THANK YOU! It's such a great program for kids to gain knowledge in so many areas of interest and even introduce them to new hobbies! All camp activities are planned and supervised and will give your child a lifetime of memories. If you qualify there is even busing and scholarships available. Trust me, 4-H camp can make this summer the best and registration is open now!

Spring Has Sprung Gardening Kick-off with the UW-Extension Horticulture Tomorrow

Cathy Kates — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:39:35 +0000

With the warmer weather (and NO SNOW), we can now start thinking about those starter plants. My friend Jackie has her tomatoes and strawberry plants already started in a cute little greenhouse on her deck. Inside her home she has fresh herbs that will be replanted and moved outside eventually. I am in awe of her gardening knowledge! If you are seeking that same knowledge, these classes with the UW-Extension Horticulture is for you.

New Tax Deed Timeline Could Cost Douglas County Property Owners Substantially

Cathy Kates — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:51:42 +0000

If you live in Douglas County and are delinquent in your taxes you should take note. The timeline for payment is changing and it could cost you considerably. In previous years, properties in Douglas County that were delinquent in tax payment by nearly four years were taken by tax deed on the third week of October. With the new timeline the date has changed and beginning in 2014, tax deeds will be taken at the end of June.

Register Now for Douglas County's Farming for Profit Series Focusing on Fresh Market Vegetable Production

Cathy Kates — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:51:30 +0000

I know that temperatures below zero have you thinking of fleece blankets and white sandy beaches, but now is the time to prepare for a garden abundant with crops to harvest later this year. If you are an existing producer wanting to improve your operation or a beginning producer looking to build a successful business. This is a must attend!

Douglas County Offers Free Meat Quality Assurance Training For Local Livestock Producers

Cathy Kates — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:24:50 +0000

Given the choice, many of us would buy local before considering to purchase our food, goods and other items from other states or countries. So, it’s a good feeling to know that there are organizations available to help keep our local businesses up-to-date on the proper management for health and safety reasons. One such organization [...]

Learn Free Hands-On Successful Gardening Tips In Superior

Cathy Kates — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:05:44 +0000

Have you always wanted to plant a garden? Some of us want to as a hobby, yet others need to out of necessity to feed the family. Well, it’s time to take action, so you can have a productive season. You can learn successful gardening basics and advanced gardening tips for FREE!Jane Anklam, UW-Extension Horticulture [...]

Douglas County Holds FREE Immunization Clinic

Cathy Kates — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:59:03 +0000

If it’s time for your child’s immunization and you are a resident of Douglas County, consider the Immunization Clinic. A Children’s Immunization Clinic will be held, Wednesday, April 4, from 1-5p at the Douglas County Department of Health and Human Services, 1316 North 14 Street, Superior, WI 54880. All routine immunizations for children 6 [...]