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News from Page County Extension

Planning Ahead Helps Blended Families Handle the Holidays
(Posted on 11/26/2008)
When a family has changed due to divorce, death or other complications, the holiday season can bring on a tangled web of emotions, says Mary L. Hughes, an Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist.

Consumer Tips for Holiday Shoppers
(Posted on 11/26/2008)
The holiday shopping season is by far the busiest time of year for most shoppers and retail stores - and the season also generates more than its share of consumer problems. Why?

Mark Calendars for Private Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 11/17/2008)
Many farmers chose to attend the two-hour Continuing Instruction Courses each year instead of taking the exam every three years.

Page County Extension Will Offer a Reshow of Roadside, Forest and Aquatic Pest Management Course
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
Page County Extension will hold a reshow for the Roadside, Forest and Aquatic Pest Management Continuing Instructional Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators.

Pest Control Operators Course Offered December 3, 2008
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
Page County will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instructional Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators.

Fumigation Course Scheduled for December 2, 2008
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
Page County will host a Fumigation Continuing Instructional Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators.

Crop Update, November 7, 2008
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
Corn harvest has rapidly progressed in the past two weeks. I would estimate in most of my area, 50% of the corn harvest is complete.

Tax Volunteers Needed
(Posted on 10/30/2008)
Do you like to help others? Do you like to perform tasks completely and accurately? Do you have an interest in accounting or numbers?

Beef Weigh-in
(Posted on 9/30/2008)
All market beef must be weighed and tagged to show at the Page County Fair.

Babysitting Classes Offered
(Posted on 9/29/2008)
Youth will learn safe babysitting tips, safe toys for all ages, emergency situations, ages and stages of youth, and nutritious snacks.

Events

12/02/2008 Fumigation (commercial and private fumigators)
12/03/2008 Pest Control Operators
12/04/2008 Roadside, Forest, and Aquatic Pest Management Reshow
12/09/2008 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course
12/09/2008 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course

Complete listing of Events for this County http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/Calendar/ShowList.asp?County=Page&CountiesScope=
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