Prairie Acres Resident of the Month is Troy Kirby. Employee of the Month is Irene Martinez. Irene works in the nursing department and has been with Prairie Acres/Heritage Estates since April 2019. Courtney London is no longer the Housing Manage at Heritage Estates. In the March “Prairie Times” newsletter, she said she is ready for a new challenge and will be returning to home health nursing.

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Reminder: The community is invited for Kit Flying & Coke Floats on Friday, March 13th from 4:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. at Prairie Acres. Kites will be available to decorate and fly. Please feel free to bring your own kite if you have one. The residents would love for you to join them!

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Reminder: St. Teresa’s Catholic Church is hosting its 1st Annual Fish Fry on Friday, March 13th from 5:00 p.m. until they run out (weather permitting) in the Parish Hall. Donations are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 10 years of age. The meal will consist of fish, cole slaw, baked potato, pinto beans, cornbread, dessert, tea, and coffee. Take-out plates will be available. Please come and fellowship and enjoy a delicious meal.

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SAVE THE DATE: Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative will hold its 82nd Annual Membership Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Hereford Bull Barn.

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Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner John Hellerstedt, MD, today urged Texans to continue taking preventative measures against Coronavirus (COVID-19) to contain the spread of the disease. DSHS always recommends these everyday actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

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National Days

March 12 — Girl Scout Day

March 13 — Good Samaritan Day

March 14 — Potato Chip Day

March 15 — Everything You Think Is Wrong Day

March 16 — Everything You Do Is Right Day

March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day

March 18 — Sloppy Joe Day