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You Really Don’t Want to Know

Chuck Bednorz
Friday, November 7, 2025
There is a famous quote by John Godfrey Saxe, a lawyer who was writing for The University of Michigan in 1869, To wit: “Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made.”It has been paraphrased and reworded for the modern reader to say “If you like laws or...

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NOVEMBER

News Staff
Friday, November 7, 2025
2025Sundays• Prairie Acres Activities: 10, Movie & Snacks; 11:30, Background music; 4, Tenth St. Church of Christ; 7:30, DominoesMondays• Food Pantry, Mon & Fri, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 900 N. Lee St.• Rotary Club, noon, Sugarland Mall Grill• Deaf Smith County Historical Museum regular hours 10 a.m. to 5...
Jeff Blackmon

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LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Friday, November 7, 2025
Funny state laws MinnesotaA person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.• All bathtubs must have feet.• All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts. • Every man in Brainerd, Minnesota is required by law to grow a beard.• Hamburgers may not be eaten on Sundays. • In Minnesota, it’s...
CRAFTSMANSHIP AND SKILL--The crafting of carved decoys to lure wildfowl is an ancient skill held in respect by many waterfowling enthusiasts. Pieces of pine, cedar, and other woods can be transformed with careful strokes of sharp tools and an eye for detail. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

CRAFTSMANSHIP AND SKILL--The crafting of carved decoys to lure wildfowl is an ancient skill held in respect by many waterfowling enthusiasts. Pieces of pine, cedar, and other woods can be transformed with careful strokes of sharp tools and an eye for detail. (Photo by Jim Steiert)

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Hand carved decoys acknowledge waterfowling’s heritage, traditions

Jim Steiert
Friday, November 7, 2025
Waterfowl and sandhill crane hunting have a long and colorful heritage in this country, much of it associated with the trappings of the pursuit.A mind-boggling array of commercial decoys are available today.

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Hospital Board hopes patient days perk up, cash on hand improves

News Staff
Friday, November 7, 2025
The Deaf Smith County Hospital District board heard reports on the final month of Fiscal Year 2024-2025, approved dialysis policies and procedures, got a medical staff report, pondered the possibility of a docuseries featuring hospital facilities, and adjusted dates for the November and December...
Hereford ISD

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Hereford ISD

News Staff
Friday, November 7, 2025
Hereford ISD is proud to announce our selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT).
Hereford Food Pantry keeping prepared if demand surges

Hereford Food Pantry keeping prepared if demand surges

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Hereford Food Pantry keeping prepared if demand surges

Jim Steiert
Friday, November 7, 2025
While they haven’t seen a huge influx of new demand thus far due to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding halt, those administering the Hereford Food Pantry are following the old Scout mantra of being prepared.Marilyn Bell, Executive Administrator of the Hereford Food Pantry,...

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Mayor explains recreation discounts not allowed for retired City employees

Jim Steiert
Friday, November 7, 2025
In a follow up, Mayor Cathy Bunch addressed an issue raised about discounts for retired city employees in public comments at the October 6 city commission meeting and commissioners listened to comments on leadership during their October 20 regular meeting.Comments were made by Dolores Gonzales, a...
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