Archive for April, 2014

  • Older American’s Month, Mother’s Day History, and Codell, Kansas Older American’s Month, Mother’s Day History, and Codell, Kansas

    By Eloise Graham May Is Older American’s Month Each May, the nation celebrates Older Americans Month to recognize them for their contributions and provide them with information to help them stay healthy and active. This year focuses on injury prevention with the theme Safe Today. Healthy To...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston Everyone raise their hand, or better yet stand up. That is, if you enjoy reading or listening to a long poem, anytime. I didn’t see any arm or body motion, so I guess we like shorter poems that “get to the point, whatever it is, sooner.” I am in that camp of people most of...

  • Plant flowers where you think they will grow  Plant flowers where you think they will grow

    By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home There’s no doubt about it. The winter of 2013-14 will go into the history books as one of the harshest ever recorded – here throughout the QCA and most everywhere else as well. Yearning so earnestly for the springtime as we have thi...

  • Our Ever-Changing Weather Our Ever-Changing Weather

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling Friday and Saturday of last week in 70+ degrees, I worked in the yard and garden, raking leaves and unearthing the first sprouts of spring. Today, as I write this article, the wind is howling and temperatures are struggling to stay in the 30s. The ever-changing weath...

  • Ask the Audiologist: How can I prevent hearing loss? Ask the Audiologist: How can I prevent hearing loss?

    By Heather Sandy, MA, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: How can I prevent hearing loss? A: Two common reasons for hearing loss in adults are age-related changes and noise-induced hearing damage. While we have not found the “fountain of youth” for your ears, there are some things that...

  • What Happened January 1, 2014?? What Happened January 1, 2014??

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Here is what happened since January 1, 2014. Did you notice? Most have not noticed these changes yet. But these changes will eventually hit! Then we will really notice, and by that time what a jolt! Here are...

  • A Matter of Perspective A Matter of Perspective

    By Mary Huebbe Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village I am a Mother of four, and I believe sometimes I’m just plain crazy. I am going to share with you a story that might just prove that. I hope that my “moment of crazy” will help everyone else with their own moments of crazy and realiz...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Finally spring has sprung. Warm weather not only makes the grass grow and tulips bloom, but it also brings out people who want to repair your home. Before you agree to any work being done, ask for references and actually call them. G...