Plants Recommended for Kansas

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January 28, 2015

If you have had trouble finding a listing of plants recommended for Kansas, visit our web page devoted to this topic. We have links to a wide variety of plants including annual flowers, perennial flowers (including breakouts for iris and daylilies), fruit, vegetables, turfgrass, low-maintenance roses and tree recommendations that are broken out by areas of the state. We also list recommended low water use plants. You can find this page at:
http://www.hfrr.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=731
We also have images of hundreds of the following:
Varieties of iris and daylilies found in the University Gardens Collection Gardens at http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/ksugardens/p.aspx?tabid=38
Annual flowers recommended for Kansas at http://www.prairiestarflowers.com/Prairie_Star_nav.html
Perennial flowers at
http://www.prairiestarflowers.com/Prairie_Bloom_nav.html
(Ward Upham)

No. 4 Butler handles Seward 82-58 to move to 21-0 on the season

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EL DORADO, Kan. – The Butler men now own the program’s longest winning streak in more than 70 years as No. 4 Butler defeated Seward County 82-58 on Saturday at the Power Plant.

It is the 21^st straight win for Butler to start the season, surpassing the 20-game winning streak put together by the 1993-94 Butler men. It is second only behind the 40-game winning streak put together by Butler teams over three seasons from 1941 to 1945.

In addition to being 21-0 overall, the Grizzlies are also 7-0 in Jayhawk West Conference action continuing to hold on to first place by a game over second-place Barton.

There was little drama in game against Seward, who matched its season low of 58 points. Both teams started slowly, as the score was just 5-5 nearly seven minutes into the contest. Eventually, the Grizzlies heated up as Robert Joiner hit a 3-pointer to give Butler the lead for good at 10-7 with 10:03 to play in the half.

A Caelan Neal steal and layup capped an 8-0 run as the Grizzlies doubled up Seward 20-10 with 7:41 to go in the period. Travis House would later hit a 3-pointer as Butler led 32-16 with 3:08 to play and the Grizzlies went into halftime leading 36-20.

The Grizzlies cruised through the second half. Butler’s biggest lead was 28 points after a Jacolby Harris free throw with eight minutes to go. The Saints would get back within 16 points with before Butler finished off the victory, winning by 24.

Kyle Steward led Butler with 18 points while Chris Howell had 17, making 7-of-10 free throws. Jacolby Harris and Lamar Wofford had 10 points apiece. Wofford also had 11 rebounds to mark a double-double, giving him five on the season. All but one of Butler’s 11 players scored in the win.

The Grizzlies shot 52 percent from the floor (28-of-54) and made six 3-pointers. Butler also outrebounded Seward 43-23.

The Grizzlies now go on the road for a pair of conference games, as they will play at Dodge City on Wednesday and at Garden City on Saturday. Wednesday’s tipoff against the Conquistadors from the Dodge City Civic Center is at 7:30 p.m.

Fine Arts & Communications Division Open House Friday Jan. 30

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Live music, light hors’ devourers, a faculty art show and perhaps a few surprises will all be part of an Open House for the Butler Community College Fine Arts & Communication Division next week. The event will be held Friday, Jan. 30, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting planned for 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, #700, on Butler’s El Dorado campus.

“We’re excited to showcase our various Fine Arts programs in this way,” said Dr. Jay Moorman, dean of Fine Arts and Communications at Butler. “We’ve recently updated the seating in our theatre to better accommodate our guests and we’re always thrilled to highlight the talents of our students. The Butler Faculty Art Exhibit opens Friday evening as well in the White Gallery.”

The event will also include art, vocal and instrumental music demonstrations. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.

credit: Butler CC

EL DORADO RESERVOIR – Fishing Report

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photo credit: nate fishing blog

EL DORADO RESERVOIR – Last Updated: 1/26/2015

Species	Rating	Size	Baits, Method, & Location
New VideoSpring Bass Sampling			KDWPT Fisheries Biologists annually sample largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass populations to gather valuable data which is used in formulating fisheries management plans. This video shows a summary of a typical day in the electrofishing boat while sampling is being conducted.See the video at http://youtu.be/R1jK9YZJYuI .
Zebra Mussels			Zebra mussel veligers (larval zebra mussels) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye and they can be found in boat livewells, minnow buckets, boat bilges, water toys and anything else that is capable of holding even a small amount of water.Be sure to drain all equipment before leaving the lake to avoid moving veligers to other waters. THIS INCLUDES MINNOW BUCKETS AND BOAT LIVEWELLS AND BILGES!!! CLEAN DRAIN & DRY Every Lake, Every Time! Click HERE to learn how to prevent the spread of zebra mussels. REMEMBER!! Zebra Mussels are also present in the Trout Area below the dam!!
Blue catfish		15 to 30 inch	A video showing electrofishing for blue catfish at El Dorado Reservoir can be seen HERE.Minimum length limit of 35-inches in effect. Fish less than 35-inches must be immediately released. Most of the blue catfish in the lake are below the 35-inch minimum length limit and must be released immediately. Take time to properly identify your catfish catch. Click HERE for information on how to properly identify your catch.
Wiper			Few recent reports available.Be sure to properly ID your catch as there is there is an 21-inch minimum length limit and 2/day creel limit on wiper.. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers.
White bass		up to 14-inch	Few recent reports available.Wipers can be caught along with white bass so it is important to properly identify your catch before putting it on a stringer. Click HERE for tips on identifying wipers.
White Perch		Up to 8-inch	White perch can be found on old roads, humps, and river channels. Live bait is deadly on white perch but they can also be caught on small spoons, jigs, and small crankbaits. Fishing is fast and furious when you get on a school of white perch.Click HERE for info on properly identifying white perch.
White crappie			15 to 18 feet deep in brush piles on jigs. Also along river channels and ledges.
Channel Catfish		up to 4 lbs	Few recent reports available
Walleye			THE WALLEYE LENGTH LIMIT IS 21-INCHES WITH A 2/day CREEL LIMIT.
Rainbow Trout	Excellent.No Ice Cover. Trout stream 100% ice free.	up to 14 inch with some large fish reported.	700 trout were stocked 1/22/2015. 1,000 trout were stocked 1/8/2015.Anglers doing very well since the ice cover melted. Fish are taking a variety of baits including Powerbait, minnows, salmon eggs, jigs, spoons, and spinners. Fish to 6.75 lbs have been reported this year.
General Comments
2.25 feet low, releasing 5 CFS. Click Here for the most up to date lake level information.Lake is mostly ice free as of noon on 1/26/2015. Shady Creek Boat ramp open but some remains around courtesy dock. A few coves still have ice cover, especially the south coves after the hard NW winds yesterday. ZEBRA MUSSEL & WHITE PERCH WARNING! El Dorado Reservoir and the Walnut River below the reservoir contain zebra mussels and white perch. Take zebra mussel control precautions when leaving the lake, Trout Area, and Stilling Basin. For information on Zebra Mussels click Here.

Cheney Recreation Commission – Red Cross Good Neighbor Nutrition Program

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January 28, 2015

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Red Cross Good Neighbor Nutrition Program

Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m.

Nutritious meals are available and you don’t even need to cook. Plan to join others for a balanced lunch at the Cheney Senior Center. Pre-registration is required and Meals on Wheels is available for those that cannot come to the Center.

Fee: $2.00

Contact: Reservations the day before requested. Call 542-3721

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Plants Recommended for Kansas

No. 4 Butler handles Seward 82-58 to move to 21-0 on the season

Fine Arts & Communications Division Open House Friday Jan. 30

EL DORADO RESERVOIR – Fishing Report

Cheney Recreation Commission – Red Cross Good Neighbor Nutrition Program

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