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Quilters: Best of the Best

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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. Plans are already underway for next year’s festival set for March 31-April 1, 2023.

CCH to host Blue Ribbon Ceremony at courthouse

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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 Talk

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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.

Library Lines ...

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"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?

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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.”

Go with God

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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!”

Greatest Hero of All

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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.

Golden Spread EC contributes to local VFDs

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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.

Naz FFA scores strong at judging contests

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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.