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May 14, 2026

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Animals with weapons

Animals with weapons are an unknown side of farming that farmers learned to deal with but most consumers didn’t have to. For decades, cattle were

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Get well wishes and prayers are with Grace Allard who is in the hospital. A cheery hello is extended to Susan Ethier who underwent surgery

What’s a farmer?

Farmers don’t think much about what words describe their occupation. A couple of years ago a friend said that his dad, who was a western

Animals with weapons

Animals with weapons are an unknown side of farming that farmers learned to deal with but most consumers didn’t have to. For decades, cattle were proudly shown and displayed at exhibitions, not only showing off their superior beauty and productivity

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Get well wishes and prayers are with Grace Allard who is in the hospital. A cheery hello is extended to Susan Ethier who underwent surgery this past week. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Jerry Harrington of

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Caldwell CONNIE HUNTER 819-506-4011

Monday was another rainy day. Well, I guess we won’t have to water our gardens or plants for a couple of days. Just a reminder don’t forget about the tea party this Wednesday at the Bristol town hall with a

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

It’s not easy for them either I spend a lot of time writing, thinking and feeling that life as a mom with small children is hard. Don’t get me wrong, I am eternally grateful that I was granted these wonderful

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What’s a farmer?

Farmers don’t think much about what words describe their occupation. A couple of years ago a friend said that his dad, who was a western farmer, once asked him this question. The first response to the question is usually that

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