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10 Years Ago - May 15, 2013 Avon graduating class had 21 graduates with Alyson Roth was named Valedictorian and Emily MudderwasnamedSalutatorian.
Read moreUSDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has provided additional flexibilities and further enhanced disaster recovery assistance provided by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock Honeybees, and Farmraised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) in response to needs expressed by livestock producers in the Western U.S. who have experienced significant feed, forage, animal and infrastructure loss from preexisting, long-term drought conditions further compounded by unprecedented snowfall and winter storms. These livestock disaster program policy enhancements include an extended June 2, 2023, deadline to submit notices of loss and applications for payment for 2022 losses. The deadline extension and program flexibilities are available to eligible producers nationwide who incurred losses from a qualifying natural disaster event.
Read moreThe first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant in 1954. The donor was the identical twin of the recipient. The new kidney worked for 11 months. This was long before any anti-rejection medications were available. Cyclosporine, the first anti-rejection medication, was approved for use in 1983. The use of anti-rejection medications has significantly increased how long transplanted organs will function.
Read moreThere have been more than 5 million illegal crossings of our southern border since President Biden took office. Title 42 ended May 11, a policy that has allowed border patrol to turn migrants away due to public health concerns. Fentanyl is flowing across the border in record numbers.
Read moreI still remember the first time I was invited to my mother-inlaw’s home for dinner when I was dating Bryon. I hadn’t really talked to Sharon or my father-inlaw, Al, very much before, and I was nervous.
Read moreClass of 2023 Graduation Continued from page 1
Read moreThe Good Samaritan Society-Tyndall is preparing for our annual Walk of Flags.
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