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June and July displayers are Karen, Kaylynn and Kyle Grado who are exhibiting some of their stuffed animals to carry out the theme of "Tails and Tales" for Rhoads Memorial Library's summer reading program.

June and July displayers are Karen, Kaylynn and Kyle Grado who are exhibiting some of their stuffed animals to carry out the theme of "Tails and Tales" for Rhoads Memorial Library's summer reading program.

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Gaye Reily
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Our display case here at Rhoads Memorial Library contains plush stuffed animals, books, and a poster promoting "Tails and Tales", which is the theme of our summer reading program. Displayers for June and July are siblings Kaylynn, age 10; Kyle, age 6, and Karen Grado, age 5.

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Scrapping Down

Dr. Kim Pond
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Written many years ago, but still true- When I was growing up and even after I was married, if something needed to be done you would hire someone to do it. I know now that having those in a community who do specialize in areas I am not knowledgeable in is a blessing.

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Unity in Community

Jonathan Sullivan
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
In vain you rise up early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat – for he grants sleep to those he loves. (Psalms 127:2 NIV) As a kid, we all had chores. Didn’t these seem futile? Why carry out the trash if it’s just going to fill up again?

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From Broken to Whole

Julie Blackman
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
To say the year 2020 was tough to many is an understatement, myself included. It was unprecedented--fraught with loss, pain, and sorrow. Many were left brokenhearted from the loss of loved ones. Not only from the coronavirus but also the general passing away of family members and friends.
Food prices continue to rise

Food prices continue to rise

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Food prices continue to rise

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
After rising for 12 months in a row during the pandemic, international food prices are the highest they’ve been since September 2011, according to the Food Price Index released last week. The index, maintained by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, surged 4.
District 2 4-H Updates

District 2 4-H Updates

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District 2 4-H Updates

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
District 2 4-H Junior Leader Lab saw 14 Castro County 3rd to 7th grade youth attend for two days of fun. The camp, held at Ceta Canyon, included zip lining, swimming, dancing and hiking.

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SBA Launches 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) with the addition of a new component aimed at spurring investment in underrepresented communities within the innovation economy at scale.
State Fair returning in 2021

State Fair returning in 2021

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State Fair returning in 2021

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
The State Fair of Texas, it will be returning in 2021 after a disappointing shut down in 2020 and causing numerous Castro County exhibitors to cancel trips. Despite the shutdown, students across the state still received Big Tex Scholarships for $6,000, including Kari Schulte of Nazareth High School.
Cemetery board holds

Cemetery board holds

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Cemetery board holds meeting, work day

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery held its annual meeting on Monday, May 31, at the cemetery. Work started at 8 AM. American flags were placed on 170 veterans’ graves . About 20 volunteers picked up old flowers, glass containers, trash and solar lights.
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