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Parental memories — the good, the bad and the ugly
"It goes so fast," the lady said to me, smiling with squinted eyes. She was every bit in her 70s, and she glanced at the boys as they grabbed at the candy near the checkout line. That was 19 years ago. Four kids under 6, I nodded back and couldn't imagine a time when they would be adults. Later, others repeated those words to me. "Before you know it, they are in college!" And then that day arrived for our oldest, six years ago.
Members participate in 4-H Day
4-H Day gives members an opportunity to share their talents in public speaking, music and talent. Barton County 4-H Day is as important as the county fair for members exhibiting what they have learned.
Simple Home Modification for Aging in Place
The icy weather during the Farm and Ranch Expo prevented one of our speakers from driving to Great Bend to share the fact sheet she authored titled, "Simple Home Modification for Aging in Place." Carol Ann Crouch, the Scott County Family and Consumer Science Agent did a great job putting this fact sheet together and it is available to anyone who may be reading this column.
Parental memories — the good, the bad and the ugly
"It goes so fast," the lady said to me, smiling with squinted eyes. She was every bit in her 70s, and she glanced at the boys as they grabbed at the candy near the checkout line. That was 19 years ago. Four kids under 6, I nodded back and couldn't imagine a time when they would be adults. Later, others repeated those words to me. "Before you know it, they are in college!" And then that day arrived for our oldest, six years ago.
Simple home modification for aging in place
The icy weather during the Farm and Ranch Expo prevented one of our speakers from driving to Great Bend to share the fact sheet she authored titled, "Simple Home Modification for Aging in Place." Carol Ann Crouch, the Scott County Family and Consumer Science Agent did a great job putting this fact sheet together and it is available to anyone who may be reading this column.
Volunteers in Action News
Linn Hogg joined the Volunteers in Action team on March 1 and has really hit the ground running. She has developed several projects utilizing young people for April, beginning with the food drive "Check Out Hunger" held on April 6 with RSVP volunteers, 6th graders from Holy Family School in Great Bend, Brownies and Girl Scouts. This inter-generational project benefits the Community Food Bank of Barton County which has already served 1,700 Barton County residents ...
An crisis about my eyebrows (yes, you read that correctly)
I had gone 54 years and 39 days before anyone had uttered to me what my barber said to me last month.
National Nutrition Month comes to an end
As National Nutrition Month comes to an end for another year I hope you and your family have found ways to add more color to your meals. The new MyPlate recommendations for healthy eating stress that half your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables; seven or more servings scattered throughout the day. Now that may sound a bit overwhelming, but I can't emphasize enough the wonderful benefits in eating a diet rich in ...
Boring insects
Well, my first week at Barton County Research and Extension has definitely has not been boring to say the least! I have hit the ground running and am learning something new every day. I have had several subjects brought to me, but one that has been talked about several times is boring insects in trees. This made me curious on why I would hear about this problem so much in a week's time, so I set out to do some research to see what I could dig up.
Dance Centre dances in regionals
Euphoria Dance Centre participated at the Elite Dance Cup regional competition in Wichita, Kansas on March 9. The following honors were awarded to the junior and teen soloists:
RSVP benefits from Midwest Energy grant
Volunteers in Action has received a grant from Midwest Energy for $500 for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program's annual lap robe project, said Donna Baugh, Volunteers in Action Director.
Every airman has a story
On a base of nearly 6,000 active-duty members, an Airman's story can get lost in the mix or doesn't usually make it past the walls of their own shop or unit. However, an inspiring story can be found in one of Dyess' smallest shops, about one of its newest Airmen.
Iraq Veteran struggles with cancer
Monica Hickmott, 44, left the VA Hospital in Temple, Texas, to spend the time she has left with her four children, new husband, dogs, and horses. She has been a patient since the first of January this year.
Dust Off Those Walking Shoes
Longer days and warmer temperatures are a great sign that spring is just around the corner. There is still time to dust off those walking shoes and coordinate a Walk KS team. In its 12th year Walk KS has come to be recognized as a "Signature" program for K-State Research and Extension. Nearly 20,000 people across the state will be logging minutes exercised and keeping track of their vegetable and fruit consumption beginning March 17th.
Pvt. Turner graduates basic combat training
Army National Guard Pvt. Jonathon A. Turner has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
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Poaching Veterans’ Pensions
Veterans and their families are a target for some dishonest advisers who are claiming to offer free help with paperwork for pension claims. The scheme involves attorneys, financial planners, and insurance agents trying to persuade veterans over 65 to make decisions about their pensions without giving them the whole truth about the long-term consequences
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