January 2023

ROYAL STARS

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 5:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. EST today (2:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. PST). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra. ARIES (March 21-April 19) AAAAConversations with others are direct and to the point today. This is because you feel confident, even aggressive, about getting your point across to others. Furthermore, you know that you look good. Today is a case of “If you’ve got it, baby, flaunt it!”Tonight: Listen.

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Vicki Schmidt sworn in for second term as Schmidt’s second term as Kansas Insurance Commissioner

In a ceremony on the south steps of the state capitol building, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt today took the oath of office to begin her second term. Re-elected in November to her second four-year term, Commissioner Schmidt received the most votes of any statewide candidate for office.

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Starting seed indoors

While it may seem that Spring is along way off, gardeners can get a jump start by starting seeds indoors. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find specific onion varieties in sets or transplants, so growing from seed may be a preferred option.

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Daughter Susan and Ervin get married

I am Lovina’s “English” friend Ruth, and I had the opportunity to help Lovina the week of Susan and Ervin’s wedding by taking photos of the wedding prep, running a few last-minute errands, and also attending the wedding on Friday, December 30. Typically, Amish weddings are held in the shed (pole barn) of the bride’s parents’ house, but with it being winter Susan and Ervin decided to use the CYC (Community Youth Center), which is a beautiful building that is used primarily for the youth to gather on Saturday nights for social activities but is also available for the Amish community to use for special events.

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Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas awards grant to Smoky Hills PBS

BUNKER HILL, KS – The Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas has awarded Smoky Hills PBS with a grant of $3,600. The grant will support the literacy initiative program of Smoky Hills PBS, which will provide books for children enrolled in Head Start programs within Ford County, as well as the educational programming, PBS KIDS, on Smoky Hills PBS.

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