Cross Manufacturing, Inc. Celebrates 75 Years
Cross Manufacturing, Inc.
July 2024
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Local seniors remember Frazier couple
Many from the senior center attended the June 29 Memorial Service for Herb and Shirley Frazier held at Lemmons Auditorium in the Ross-Ellis Center.
Great Plains Wondering: Creative solutions to the city cat problem
After discovering an eighth, decapitated sparrow in the backyard, I knew it was time for a better strategy: something better than simply chasing cats away with a fully-loaded cap gun.What will keep cats out of our backyard bird sanctuary?The internet provided a wealth of ideas, and here’s what I’ve tried so far.Initially, I mixed liquid red pepper with water and sprayed it on the most likely cat entry points.
Kiowa County Fair entries showcased
Though livestock numbers were down overall at the 2024 Kiowa County Fair this year, there were still plenty of 4-H and open class entrants who came out for a good time and to show the public their projects July 15-17 at the Kiowa County Fairgrounds in Greensburg.“Now that fair week is over, we just want to thank everyone who helped and participated in all of the 4-H activities,” said Jewell Glover, 4-H Youth Development Agent for Kiowa County, K-State Research and Extension.
Showmanship classes provide excellent learning opportunities for 4-Hers in livestock projects at Pratt County Fair
Following every livestock show, the Pratt County Fair hosts a showmanship event for the top exhibitors in each class.
Hemphill and Kalous claim grand and reserve at Pratt County Fair 2024 swine show
Thursday, July 18 proved to be a busy day at the 2024 Pratt County Fair.
McComb sisters win Grand titles in market and breeding goats
Spectators filled the stands on Wedneday, July 17 for the 2024 Pratt County Fair market and breeding goat shows.
Shriver enters KHP training academy
Jared Shriver of Pratt has accepted a final offer of employment as a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Trainee.
County fair lessons cover more than one might think
This past week was our county fair and the heatwave was right on time since it always feels like county fairs in Kansas are held during the hottest weeks of the year.