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The public — and especially those looking to conserve their land — are invited to attend a landowner resource fair on Nov. 3.

Landowner resource fair slated

The public is invited to attend a landowner resource fair on Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., at the John Bryan Center. A number of private and public organizations with conservation, land management, legal and financial skills and resources will be on hand in the gym, with speakers and resource specialists addressing ways to make land more productive and green throughout the day.

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  •   Little Art, Big deal

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  •   Village Council — Home, Inc. requests funds

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  •   New family doctor joins practice

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Village Life (archives)

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Higher Education (archives)

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