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Over the years I have, now and again, felt the need to evaluate my position. What I was doing just wasn’t working. I realize it is often just a part of the human condition. It will remain uncomfortable until examined. A self-critic.

It seems the topic on the lips of the community is the weather. This early spring or “fake spring” is bringing temperatures expected to be in the 80s this week… in FEBRUARY…in KANSAS!?! I don’t know how long this will last, but this sure beats the -20s we’ve experienced the last few winters here in the Flint Hills during calving season.

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Poems & lyrics celebrating Kansas Flint Hills land & people by Annie Wilson – the “Flint Hills Balladeer”

The Madison Pacesetters 4-H Club had a busy meeting in January, full of member presentations. Member presentations are critical to any 4-H meeting because they allow members to share their favorite projects and allow younger members to learn more about projects they have yet to try. Another significant aspect of member presentation is that it helps members gain confidence in front of crouds, improving their public speaking skills. At the January meeting, 4-H members gave project talks, demonstrations, a health and environment tip and a parliamentary procedure tip. Larkyn Bailey and Grant Fankhauser talked about their foods and nutrition projects in their project talks. Emma and Tess Fankhauser did demonstration talks for the club. E. Fankhauser taught the club how to crochet, and T. Fanhauser showed the club what is essential to be in a sewing kit. In his health and environment tip, Lane Darbro advised the club to be safe during the cold weather season. Mason McDonald reminded the club that parliamentary procedure only allows one person to hold the floor at one time. Another important item from the January meeting was that the club voted to compete in the model meeting contest at County Club Days.

The Greenwood County Hospital (GWCH) is one of our greatest assets as a county.

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Walking, running, or biking more than 400 miles across the State of Kansas over the next several weeks would seem a bit intimidating to most folks. Yet, an estimated 5,000 people in Kansas and beyond are gearing up to do just that as part of the Walk Kansas program that kicks off on March 31.

The Greenwood County Extension office would like to welcome our new Office Professional, Kim Fogle. Kim's first day was Monday, Feb. 12. We are excited to have her join the team and look forward to the community getting to know her. Kim will help keep the Extension office organized and will be the first point of contact when you call in. Please feel free to stop by and welcome Kim to her new role whenever you have time!