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Quilters: Best of the Best

Quilters: Best of the Best

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Quilters: Best of the Best

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Ogallala Festival Best of Show featured the Lotus Blossom Special made by Sally Noland and quilted by Angela McCorkle. The show drew several hundred quilters to attend classes and admire the ‘quilt artistry and craftmanship’ required to produce the many quilts entered in the festival.

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USDA announces April lending rates

News Staff
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
CCH to host Blue Ribbon Ceremony at courthouse

CCH to host Blue Ribbon Ceremony at courthouse

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CCH to host Blue Ribbon Ceremony at courthouse

News Staff
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Castro County is joining the nation in proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. The Plains Memorial Hospital Trauma Program will be holding an event on the Castro County courthouse grounds at the gazebo on April 8 at 1:30 p.m.
Pet

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Pet Talk

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
While most cats are nimble and graceful, some are born with a rare condition commonly known as “Wobbly Cat Syndrome” that affects their ability to balance. But despite a lack of coordination, these cats can live full and happy lives like any others. Dr.
Library Lines ...

Library Lines ...

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Library Lines ...

Gaye Reily
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
"Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going" is ready to check out here at Rhoads Memorial Library, representing a departure from our usual offerings. The book, recently donated to us, is a 2021 release by Neil DeGrasse Tyson with James Trefil.
Who’s calling?

Who’s calling?

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Who’s calling?

Rix Quinn
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The phone rings several times a day at my “office,” a place under the stairs where we used to store cleaning supplies. I equipped it with a TV tray to hold my computer, and a carboard box to house my “research materials.” My hope was to attract customer calls for writing assignments.
Go with God

Go with God

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Go with God

Ken Barnes
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
One day Moses said to his brother-in-law, Hobab son of Reuel the Midianite, “We are on our way to the place the Lord promised us, for he said, ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us and we will treat you well, for the Lord has promised wonderful blessings for Israel!

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Greatest Hero of All

Pam Ford Davis
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Who are your heroes? Maybe you’re a sports fan; your heroes are on the front page of magazines. They make millions of dollars for their talents and you make it a habit to watch them every week. If a survivor of COVID, many believe the men and women in medical occupations are heroes.
Deaf Smith ED Tim Burkhalter, president and general manager presented a donation to Chris Woodard, Hereford Volunteer Fire Department treasurer.

Deaf Smith ED Tim Burkhalter, president and general manager presented a donation to Chris Woodard, Hereford Volunteer Fire Department treasurer.

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Golden Spread EC contributes to local VFDs

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Community Involvement Committee (CIC) of Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative are giving back to local communities with a cumulative donation of $7,200 to 16 volunteer fire departments, including the Hereford Volunteer Fire Department.
The Nazareth FFA Homesite judging team placed second at the Ochiltree County SWCD contest. Members of the team are Dayson Schacher, Maddie Leochner, Payton Durbin, Jaycee Pigg, Harrison Meador and Max Snead.

The Nazareth FFA Homesite judging team placed second at the Ochiltree County SWCD contest. Members of the team are Dayson Schacher, Maddie Leochner, Payton Durbin, Jaycee Pigg, Harrison Meador and Max Snead.

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Naz FFA scores strong at judging contests

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Nazareth FFA had a big weekend of judging events, burned a lot of rubber traveling and won some top honors and placings. Clarendon College Cotton Team -10th of 53 Jett Ramaekers Mary Nelson Tanner Wethington Caroline Myrick Jack Welps Jesse Acker Farm Bus.
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