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Explore Kansas Outdoors: Is this the end of Groundhog Day as we know it?
If my 73 years on this rock has taught me anything, it’s just when you think you have seen and heard it all, you haven’t! Our friends at PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) are at it again, and frankly, we should have seen this one coming. Their latest quest involves trying to free the self-avowed weather prognosticator and main character of Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil.
Jolly Workers 4-H Club conducts business, learns parliamentary procedure
The monthly meeting of the Jolly Workers 4-H club was called to order Sunday, January 12 by President Easton Alpers. Pledges were led by Kyson Foote. Roll call was led by Secretary Jayce Feril the question was “What would your snow fort/build look like?”
One From the Road: Try to understand a day in a trucker’s life
You have read many of my articles complaining about how truckers are treated. Following is a column written by Alan Roger Dykstra, a truck driver friend of mine. When I come across a situation like this, I will know that when I leave, I did my best and you can’t please everyone.
City of Stafford wins survey grant that will start historical property restoration process
A $15,000 state grant-funded survey will take place in the City of Stafford during the months of February and March to determine the scope of project that could restore up to 40 properties that have historical value.
USDA Rural Development invests in Kansas energy projects, including Kiowa County
TOPEKA - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis announced Jan. 15 that Rural Development is funding 54 projects to generate clean energy and improve energy efficiency in Kansas. The $5,883,731 in investments are made through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
Crossing the Threshold: God breathes life into all
I learned a most interesting little tidbit of information recently about air and breathing. Did you know that if you form your mouth into the shape of “haha” and say the words, your breath comes out warm? And did you know that if you form your mouth into the shape of “hoo hoo,” (like an owl) the air that comes out of your mouth is colder? I thought that was so cool, and have been trying it off and on ever since I read it on Facebook.
Pratt Regional Medical Center earns additional safety certification
Pratt Regional Medical Center has been awarded by DNV full certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
Middle America has unique appeal
“Omaha, somewhere in middle America. Get right to the heart of matters. It’s the heart that matters more.” – Counting Crows