Results of Local Program Find Many In Area Participating The Holt Soil and Water Con servation District is not a Fed<*r agiw y The I »strict is a local or ganization, a sub division of our State Government, governed by a board of supervisors elected by the land owners within the Dis trict. This Board, within the frame work of our State laws is subject tally to the local people, a prime example of democratic local self government. Our State law gives to these supervisors the authority and responsibility of the conservation and orderly de velopment of our natural re sources, namely Soil and Water. \\ II \T IS OOYHKKVATION Conservation is not the hoard ing of the Soil and Water re sources Conservation is use with out abuse. Use of the Capital (land) without depreciation. The land can be compared to money in the bank. If you take out only what either one will normally produce you cun main tain your income and capital for ever. If you take more from your capital or land than it will nor mally produce, you are living on capital. Your capital value gets smaller, finally you have used up your capital (land) or if you live on what is left, you are living in poverty. The difference being that money in the hank is re placable from other sources while our natural resources take a life time or more to replace, some times they cannot be replaced. EDUCATION In conservation, as in any ot her project, education is the im portant key to getting the job done. In the absence of a good conservation education program the District hoard has taken the lead in sponsoring a very active program in cooperation with ot hers in this field. We have called on the help of our County School Su[>erintendent, our County School teachers, Extension Service, Soil Conservation Service, Department of Education, Game Commission, Forest Service, State Soil and Wa ter Conservation Committee, Ne braska Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Press, etc. All of these individ uals and agencies are helping us to create an awareness in the gen eral public of the need to con serve our basic resources, Soil and Water. This past year the District Board carried on a conservation education program that brought attention of the need for more conservation to every school teacher and every child in the county. This was an intense pro gram whereby the teachers were given some idea of how to teach conservation in their schools. Our State law provides that Soil and Water conservation shall be taught in our schools but no met hod or material had been pro vided for the teachers use. Others phases of conservation education education carried on by the District are Range judging, grass identification and good range management. In Holt Coun ty we have in this field some of the top boys and girls and also adults. They have won first and third in 4-11 Range judging in Nebraska. Also we have some of the top adults in this field Land Judging is another valuable project. __ SOIL. STEWAROSH1P Our Soil Stewardship program j is designed to bring to more peop ple the need for conserving our j natural resources. In this way it is : brought to people who may nev er have any other opportunity of learning of this need We have had the help of National Church leaders of all denominations in sponsoring this program. Farmers are most disposed to become good stewards of the soil when attitudes of the commun ity and the Nation toward con servation are approving. The way aman manages his land effects his fellow men. Soil poorly used and ill tended re sults in wasted fields and in im poverished communities. It is our hope that through our Soil Ste wardship program we can stim ulate the thought and to remind all people of their responsibility to God for the wise use and pro tection of His land. The soil is a living thing, yet it can be des troyed. This soil is a fruitful thing, yet it can become sterile. This soil is God s gift to man kind, given unto our Stewardship, yet it can lie despoiled and wast ed. God has willed that we can live with it, we cannot live with out it. Consider this Soil, con sider it well. DISTRICT As the old est and most abused of the fish management tools, still retains an important place under the modern day fisheries program. The hatch ery product is today used only for stocking warm-water fish into new or renovated waters, for restocking winter kill lakes and for introduc ing exotic species into Nebraska waters. The policy of the Game Commission is to give primary ob ligation to the stocking of state owned or leased waters and to quasi-public waters. Second priori ty is given to privately-owned waters where the owners allow an adequate harvest of fish. Owners of private waters must agree that no fee, trespass or otherwise .will he charged for fishing before fish can be allotted to them. All federal applications must be approved by the Game Commission. Pond owners who wish to receive fish from either the state or federal government should not permit any fish of any species to be stocked prior to consulation with a fishery biologist. Fish available for pond stocking are largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. In ponds where the specific requirements of other fish such as trout, northern pike and rock bass, are met, these fish may be stocked. Bullheads, crap pies, green sunfish, yellow perch and carp have not proven to be satisfactory for small ponds in Holt County. Although these species many do well in a pond for several years after stocking, they invariab ly cause population problems. Generally most Holt County ponds are suitable for the bass bluegill - catfish association. Stock ing rates should be kept at 200 fingerlings per acre, unless the pond is unusually fertile. The northern pike, bluegill combination has been experimentially tried in several large north central Ne braska ponds with good success. There are two state fishery biol ogists available to assist pond and lake owners with their specific management problems. The region east of O'Neill is covered by the biologist from Norfolk while the biologist stationed at Bassett covers western Holt County. Date 2-18-60 By D. B. McCarraher Dist. Fisheries Supv. Box 34 Bassett, Nebr. Fairchild Tells Purpose of Holt SCS District What is an SCS district? What is the salary of a district supervi sor? It is federal0 What is its tax levy? These are just a few of the many questions asked every day j concerning the operation of the; local soil and water conservation district. Probably less is known, and more confusion exists, concerning the organization and operation of these districts than any other local public agency. This is true, even though in Nebraska there are 8 soil and water conservation districts that embrace every acre of agricul tural land within the state. Early conservation enthusiasts were of the opinion that in a demo cratic society the soil and water conservation program should be governed by the local people. Soil and water conservation districts were “tailored” to give this grass roots government. INCOME TAX For assistance in filing your self employment and tax -eports. call on— Geo. C. Robertson AGENCY We work for your interest and appreciate your business. Downey Building, O’Neill, Nebr. Ph. 534 — Res. Ph. 1S1W The "Soil and Water Conserva tion District I-aw” was passed by the 1937 session of the Nebraska Legislature. This law enabled local land owners to petition and "vote in” these districts by successful referendum. The first district was organized in 1938, and in 1950 Ne braska became the first state west of the Mississippi River to be com-', pletely organized. Districts, as legal sub-divisions of state government, an’ the only organization assigned under state statutes with the responsibility of conserving the soil and water re sources within its lioundaries. The activities of these districts are gov erned by a locally-elected five memlier board. These supervisors are "one-dollar-a-year public ser vants," who serve without the benefit of the dollar. Many times soil and water con servation districts have been re ferred to as SCS districts. This is a common mistake. It can be at tributed to the close and successful relationship between these districts and the Soil Conservation Service, which is a federal agency. This close association between the dis tricts and SCS is natural, because these two organizations have simi lar responsibilities, and their activi ties complement each other. Even though districts and the SCS cooperate on many projects, district supervisors highly resent having their districts referred to as SCS districts, the inference being that these districts have only one purpose and that is to support and lobby for the Soil Conserva tion Service (this they do very willingly and ably, but it is just one of their jobs). Soil and water conservation districts are assigned the responsibility of coordinating and cooperating with any and all organizations that have an interest in conservation. When called SCS districts, there is also the further inference that SWCD supervisors are federally paid employees. Soil find water conservation dis-; tricts in Nebraska do not have the 1 power of taxation. They raise 1 money to support their activities by the operation of conservation equipment; sale of grass seed and trees; and by receiving contribu tions in cash, materials and ser vices from generous cooperators and patrons. The motto for soil and water conservation districts of America is "Conservation, Development and Self-Government." The success of this democratic approach to con servation can he attested to by the general public acceptance of the I importance of conservation in a short period of 20 years. In Ne braska, this success is "borne out" by the fact that this state builds j 25of the nation’s terraces, and is a leader in range conservation, sod waterway construction and land preparation for irrigation. The people of this state and nation owe a debt of gratitude for the dedicat ed service of our district supervi sors. These men and women have been elected to the most impor tant public office in your county— that of conserving your livelihood —your soil and water resources. Game Commission In Tenth Year On Cover Development The 1960 planting season will be the Game Commissions tenth year in cover development, work in Holt County. This program which is designed to increase and stahlize the population of upland game has provided over 130,000 trees and shrubs to 72 different farmers and i ranchers in the county since it started During the past year there were twelve landowners who received a total of 15.000 pieces of planting stock, and over 3 miles of fencing material for wildlife cover area developments. The supply of planting stock is depleted tor the 1960 season how ever; the Nebraska Game, Fores tation ami Parks Commission will furnish landowners and operators with trees, shrubs and fencing ma terial for the establishment of wildlife cover plantings for 1961 and later years Fencing materials are also available for the protec tion of many types of existing cover. Tree and shrub stock furnished by the Commission may be used in any of the following ways: field borders, field divisions, odd area plantings, livestock shelters, con trol of wind ami snow drift, im provement of farm ponds, and the block type plantings designed for winter time protection of game birds and animals. The Game Commission will furnish the planting stink and fenc ing materials to landowners with out charge; however, land owners must agree to lie responsible for soil preparation, the planting of trees and shrubs, cultivation and the erection of any fence. Individuals who are interested in a wildlife cover development pro ject should contact the Game Com mission District Superv isor of I mi Management, Bassett, The Soil Conservation Service or Agricul ture Agent. A representative of the Game, Forestation and Parks Com mission will then contact the in terested individual. la*ft—Sudan grass as a cover crop tn preparation for seeding native grass. Right—Previous years grass seeding. Photo on Ivan Minshall place are seeding* made under the tlreut Plains program, (lood seed bed preparation, use of cover crop and planting with Nos bit grass drill luis increased the amount of successful native grass seeding*. Holt county in the 1959 fiscal year. Tli»*sc terraci** arc on the Ertsl Horn ranch north of Atkinson, Don Elsberry the contractor. O'Neill Locals Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bartos and family were Sunday supper guests in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fora Knight. Mrs. Harold Williamson and son, Bob, of Wisner spent several days last week in the home of her son-in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Billie Marcellus. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mahony and family were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ramold at Stuart. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cunningham of Neligh were Sunday guests in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Cunningham. Mrs. H. J. Harte returned Mon day from California where she was a three month visitor in the home of her sister, Mrs. H. W. Morgan at Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Janzing visited their son, Gene, Sunday at Fullerton, where he is employed, j Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and Mrs. Delbert Boelter went to Stanton Wednesday where they attended funeral services for Mrs. Paul Deck, a cousin of Mrs. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Connors of Greeley were Sunday visitors in the homo of her mother, Mrs. M. J. Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cawford of Atkinson and Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Walter and family of Cham bers were Saturday dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pre ston Jones. John and Carl Kamphaus of Bartlett were Saturday evening and lunch guests in the home of their mother, Mrs. Juliana Kamphaus. Fora Thayer of North Platte was Registered Hereford Bull Sale Two and Coming Two Year Olds Range and Herd Bull Prospects 20 HEAD 20 O'NEILL SALE BARN O'Neill, Nebraska THURS., MAR. 10 Ray Delanty, Owner Onawa, Iowa an overnight guest Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fora Knight. Mrs. C. W. Porter had for din ner guest Sunday, Mrs. A. 13. Hub bard of Chambers. Lois Nelson, Elaine Miller, Sher ri Ann Knepper and Marilyn Strong were weekend visitors in O'Neill. The girls attend Beauty school at Norfolk. Amelia News By MIm ntiri>m’f Llndaey The Womens Society of Christ mn Sor\ ice met at the home of Mrs. Edith Anderson on Wednes day, Mar, 2. There were 10 members present. The lesson on "Stewardship" was led by Mrs. Ernie JKinston Mi's. Dick IXxv little and Mrs Anderson served the lunch. Edgar Peterson was an O'Neill caller March 1. The Glenn White family are en joying a TV. set, Mrs. Vem Sageser, Mrs. Link Sageser, Mrs Clyde Widman, Mrs. Lew Backhaus, Mrs. Lloyd Waldo, and Mrs. George Fuller ton were among the Amelia ladies attending World Day of Prayer at Chambers Methodist church at Chambers Friday. Mrs. Stella Sparks of Chambers calk'd on Mrs. Blake Ott Friday afternoon Mrs. Vern Sageser and Mrs. Link Sageser attended the Garden club meeting at the home of Mrs. Stevens near Martha Tuesday evening. Mar. 1. Mi's. Art Doolittle has a new clothes dryer and Mrs. Dary Carr is enjoying a new deep freeze. Correction: Mr. and Mrs. L^w Rackhous will not got their new car for about a month. Mrs Delia Ernst and Leo Car ney were dinner guests at Mrs. Kffie Withers Saturday. Cathy Doolittle spent Saturday night with Beth Fullerton Ray Forties visited his mother, Mrs. Maude Forbes, Tuesday, Marl. Mi's. Forbes accompanied him to his homo near Clearwater and has been visiting there the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Vem Sageser were O’Neill callers Wednesday morning and again on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lewis of Atkinson have recently moved to Wayne where Mr. Lewis plans to take training for an insurance position. He had been serving on the Atkinson police force. Mrs Ix-wis is the former Charlotte Herry. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Howard Herry of the Amelia vi cinity Debra Waldo along with other members of a tap dancing team competed in the talent contest at the Farmers Qvop meeting held in O'Neill Monday evening, Feb 29. The group tied with anothei group for first place Mrs. Dick. Doolittle and Mrs. Leo Gilman vv ere Norfolk callers Tuesday, Mar. 1. Mr. ami Mrs Clyde Wulman nt tended the PTA met-ting at Stu art Wednesday evening Freeman Decker of Lincoln was the speak er. They also attended the school meeting in O'Neil Friday after noon. Mrs. Mary Price is staying with her son. Rev. Francis Price, at the Catholic manse in Emmet The temperature fell to 21 lie low here Friday morning. We ‘ have not received much snow, but the cold weather has cer tainly made news scarce. Charlie Sigman entertained sov oral of his friends Saturday night in honor of his birthday anm versary- He served a midnight dinner of roast goose ami dress ing, roast pork sandwiches, cof fee ami doughnuts. Mr. ami Mrs. Hob Adair enter tained Saturday evening in honor of the birthday anniversaries of her mother, Mrs Art IXxrlittle, her son, Jerry Adair ami Mrs. Adair also has a birthday soon. Other guests were Mr. Doolittle ami Dale, Delbert Rossman. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Robertson, and Mr and Mrs. Edgar Peterson. Mr. ami Mrs. SC. 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