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Fresh from the Hen House
I pulled the kids into the cattle pen last Wednesday morning, where our Jersey, Pepper, was hanging out. She looked pretty darn close to calving, so I figured we could do a quick lesson on “calving signs.” Little did I know that she’d go into active labor just hours later—so what we were actually looking at was a cow very, very ready to calve.
Rooted in faith: Oak Grove Tree Service serves with purpose
In the heart of the Flint Hills, Oak Grove Tree Service is more than just a tree care business—it’s a reflection of Christian faith, family values, and community service. Co-owners Jesse Masters, age 33, and Aaron Crandall, age 45, both of whom have served as pastors, bring a min-istryminded approach to their work, offering not just technical skill but a spirit of integrity and compassion to every job they undertake.
Items sought for 100-year Council Grove time capsules
Council Grove City Councilor Nathan Adams is leading the community’s bicentennial time capsule project. Among the items he plans to contribute is a commemorative patch from Starship Flight Test IX, which he personally requested and received (pictured above).