FSA county committee election gets underway

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Castro County FSA office or postmarked by Dec. 4.

Dimmitt falls to Childress

The Dimmitt Bobcats suffered a tough loss to the Childress Bobcats on Friday, 65-7. Dimmitt had a single touchdown in the first quarter on a Blake Howell 1-yard run, with the extra point on a kick by Diego Santello.

Castro 4-H at District Food Contest

A Twenty-First Century Curriculum

The relevance of any curriculum at any university in the context of rapid technical and cultural changes is a pressing concern for all: educators, students, parents and employers alike.

My average face

Have you ever been told you look like somebody famous? A couple years ago, several friends and I sat around a lunch table, and tried to judge who our companions resembled. My friend Jim said, “Quinn, you just have a generic face. “That’s not an insult,” he added.

Pet Talk

Cold weather poses serious threats to animals’ health. Both pets and livestock can be at risk. Just like people, pets’ cold tolerance can vary from pet to pet based on their coat, body fat stores, activity level, and health. Be aware of your pet’s tolerance for cold weather and adjust accordingly.

Library Lines ...

Beatrix Potter, a wellknown writer and illustrator, will be the topic of Dimmitt Book Club’s next meeting set for Wednesday, Nov. 8. It will begin at 2 p.m. here in our meeting room at Rhoads Memorial Library and will feature the film titled, “Miss Potter.

Daily Delight

I’m not doing a paid endorsement for Sunny Delight orange drink. I just like their name. Let the Son shine in; make Him your daily delight! “Trust in the Lord and do good; Live in the land and cultivate faithfulness.