We have a debt to pay
Luke 7:36-50 This is my last column for this newspaper, while I’m working in Stafford County. In a couple of weeks, I will leave to begin pastoring in my hometown, Newton, as well as Moundridge, 15 miles north.
June 2022
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New self-pour brewpub is now open in Minneapolis, Kansas
The FARM & The Odd Fellows, a collective of community-driven businesses housed in one of Minneapolis’ historic buildings, recently expanded its roster with a new self-pour tasting room and brewhouse. The brewpub features the area’s first selfserve draft system with 20 RFID-enabled taps powered by iPourIt technology.
Kansas and Missouri could and should help rein in medical debt
Neither state tells health care providers how long they must wait before suing patients. Researchers say consumers need clarity on that and other points.
Dodge City USD 443 will display ‘In God We Trust’ posters
The Dodge City USD 443 Board of Education voted June 13 to approve the display of the national motto “In God We Trust,” in each of the district’s 18 attendance centers. Board president Lisa Killion, vice president Tammie West, Jerad Goertzen, Jamey Lewis-Gonzales and Jeff Hiers were present at the meeting.
No, you’re not imagining it—package sizes are shrinking
It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices.
Pratt Police Department shares weekly report; fire department responds to house fire
For the week of June 13-19, 2022, Pratt Police Department officers responded to and investigated the following 84 calls for service, resulting in six Misdemeanor and four Felony investigations, making three arrests.
Tips for warm weather dog grooming
While people tend to dress differently depending on the season, most pets “wear” the same coat year-round. Shaving off this hair during the hot summer months may seem like a good idea to keep a dog cool, but it can actually have the opposite effect for some animals.
Local 4-H club shares May and June meeting reports
For the Country Trailblazers meeting on May 22, members took a field trip to Strataca in Hutchinson. While there members learned about past and present mining processes and locations. We also picked out a souvenir piece of salt. Following the tour, fair memberships were passed out, sales process was explained, and sales questions were answered.
It’s time to plant winter squash and pumpkins
This time of the growing season is a good time to plant pumpkins and winter squash so they don’t try to mature fruit during the heat of summer but rather in early October. Fruit that matures during hot weather may shrivel and lose quality. These plants take up a lot of room so place a seed or two ever 2 feet apart in the row with about 8 to 10 feet between rows. Seeds should be planted 3/4 to 1 inch deep. Keep watered until the plants emerge which usually takes about a week. Gradually back off watering as the plants become established. Winter squash and pumpkins love the heat and so should do well this year.
Agriculture secretary recognizes National Pollinator Week
On Friday, June 17, 2022, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclamation in recognition and support of National Pollinator Week ( June 20 – 26, 2022). Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds, and bats play a critical role in producing more than 100 crops grown in the United States. Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $18 billion in value to agricultural crops annually.