USDA developing tools to identify COVID in wild and domestic animals
U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists are developing new tests and tools to identify and track the COVID virus and its variants in wild and domestic animals.
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Martin is first baby born in 2023 at PRMC
The first baby of 2023 was born on January 2 at Pratt Regional Medical Center in Pratt, Kansas. Due to privacy requests, only first names of baby and family are being released, but Amy Dillard, Communications Director at PRMC said Martin, a 10 pound, 22 inch-long healthy baby boy was born to Jacob and Katharina at 1:31 p.m.
Inspyral Circus postponed
The GLOW show that was to come to Stafford County on January 11 and 12 has been postponed due to illness. “We are so excited to get to see the Inspyral Circus perform in Stafford County.
Large farm tractor demand expands with overall machinery sales down
Comparatively higher grain markets and often well above average yields evidently hastened big farmers to buy equipment before year’s end. Sales of four-wheel-drive tractors and combines were up in November, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Save the date January 21 for the St. Paul Lutheran Pancake Supper
Members of St. Paul Lutheran Laymen’s League of rural Preston met last Thursday to finalize plans for their upcoming Pancake and Sausage Supper to be held on January 21, 2023 from 4:30-7 p.m.
Don’t try to boss the neighbor’s dog around
“IN POLITICS STUPIDITY IS NOT A HANDICAP.” Napoleon Bonaparte Let’s just start this with one fact, the government and the attendant practitioners of it, can do nothing to solve problems or make anyone happy. This is because anything that is really important for the individual has to do with how the individual acts, thinks, and lives.
Sidman wins Christmas coloring contest at library
Ava Sidman, third grade student at Southwest Elementary, was awarded first prize in the Pratt Public Library’s Christmas Coloring Contest in conjunction with the Pratt Tribune. According to Derese McAbee, Activities Director and Makerspace Manager at the library, Sidman’s picture caught the attention of contest judges because not only was it colored attractively, she added sparkle and embellishment for an artistic and unique result.
JOLLY WORKERS 4-H CLUB
The Jolly Workers 4-H Club had their December monthly meeting and Christmas Party at the St. John Annex on December 4, 2022.
Houchen art now on display at Stafford County Hospital
Stafford Co. Health Care Foundation is pleased to have a Stafford High School alum exhibit art at the Stafford County Hospital! Betty Jo (Curtis) Houchen has exceptional pastels to enjoy, some of which are for sale.
LINDA C.BLACK HOROSCOPES
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (01/11/23). Your garden, home and family blossom this year. Generate abundance with diligent, consistent action. Discover love in another direction this winter, energizing springtime household improvements and upgrades. Summer brings a new team roster, leading to an autumn professional growth phase. Beautify your cozy nest.