Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My 40-year-old daughter, “Jenn,” has been working with a therapist and has just shared with me that she was sexually abused as a child by “Henry,” a family…

Pastor Steve Traw’s sermon Sunday was, “Planting the Seed.” A key to the parables includes the sower. When sowing, the word is interpreted as preaching, teaching, and writing. Planting the seeds of God’s love into…

Members of Kappa Alpha enjoyed a trivia night Monday at Wild Bloom Coffee. Jeanna Church hosted. The women divided into two teams, The Kappaccino’s and the Kappa Latte’s. They declared neither team won, but both…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My husband and I are having a ridiculous fight. He works late once a week, and I love the alone time; I order food and watch a favorite,…

The monthly meeting of the Prairie Rose 4-H Club was called to order on Aug. 11 by President Sophia Heim. Before the meeting, the members made thank you cards for sponsors of the fair. Roll…

True food allergic reactions cause acute reactions. Eating even a tiny bit of the allergenic food causes the patient to quickly develop anaphylactic symptoms including shortness of breath, hives, vomiting, diarrhea, throat swelling, passing out,…

Although many gardens are still producing, it is time to get our fall vegetables planted. Believe it or not, fall is a great gardening season. When you think about it, fall weather is much like…

The Southwind Extension District 4-H Horticulture Senior Judging Team #1 claimed first place in the highly competitive state contest at K-State on Aug. 10 and 11. The achievement paves the way for the team to…

Our brain releases chemicals into our body that impact functions in our body, such as our mood.  There are four chemicals that commonly support “feeling good,” and they are also known as “happiness chemicals.” These…

Dear Carolyn: How do I exclude my sister’s boyfriend from plans without hurting anyone’s feelings? I come from a big family and have always been very close with my siblings. They are, without exaggeration, my…