Nancy Griffin

Nancy Griffin accepts a set of colorful sorting bags on behalf of Replenysh Yale from Richard Thackray, who delivered the bags donated from the Cushing Pride group. The bags can be picked up from the Yale Public Library by individuals in preparation for the Yale Recycling event to be held on Dec.

Dick Smith’s Driving School Tip of the Week

ALWAYS wear your seatbelt. And make sure everyone else in the car with you has theirs on too. Doesn’t matter if you’re driving across the country or just down the road. Everyone needs their seatbelts on before the car is put into gear.

“The Magic of Christmas” Comes Early to Cushing

If you were lacking in Christmas spirit, all you needed to do was catch one of the performances of “The Magic of Christmas,” Cushing Community Theater’s latest show. Directed by Sally Wright, it was a stirring mix of nostalgia and the wonder of the Christmas season.

Selection for Improved Cow Efficiency

Reproductive performance in the cowherd is low in heritability, meaning it is largely influenced by environment, particularly nutrition. Mature Weight (MW) is moderate in heritability (35%) meaning response to selection pressure to downsize cows can be accomplished more eff ectively.

Turkey Day photo opp

Oak Grove Elementary students from pre-k, kindergarten, and fi rst grade line up and pose in front of the “Cafeteria Turkey” last week in preparation for Turkey Day.

Attitude of gratitude has health benefits

It’s a Thanksgiving tradition older than your grandma’s pecan pie recipe: In many homes, the turkey isn’t served until everyone expresses at least one thing they’re thankful for. Psychologists have long extolled the virtues of gratitude and its connection to emotional well-being.

Congressman Lucas joins in introducing legislation to help alleviate supply chain congestion

Recently, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined in introducing the Truckers Responding At National Shipping Ports Overcoming Retail Turmoil (TRANSPORT) Act, sponsored by Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01).