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July 2008



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July, 2008

Editor's Notebook

Neighbors’ kindness changed Dad’s views

Open Session

Thankful for noisy birds and You’ve Got Mail

Web Resources

Gas station gets covered in fabric, Track progress of man’s attempt to live gasoline-free, Learn more about nation’s last living WWI veteran, Visit colorful town online, and Shingles shot now recommended for those 60 plus.

Feature: Compassion moves Kansan to create ministry

Gayle McPherson, of Winfield, Kan., saw a need in her community – and did something about it.

Feature: Town chooses dog as its mayor

Could your pet dog be elected mayor of your hometown? It could if you live in Rabbit Hash, Ky.

Feature: Kansan kept World War II vow, builds chapel that welcomes all

It took more than 35 years, but a Kansan was able to keep the vow he made during World War II.

Feature: Miniature horse and entrepreneur are just right for each other

Karl Parker calls himself the “entremanure” of Arizona.

Post Dates

Find out what stamps the U.S. Postal Service issued this month.

Heart of the Home

Fourth of July picnic filled with music, Brother arrives on Independence Day, Family created own holiday celebration, and more.

Poetry

Enjoy the most recent poetry contributed by our talented and loyal readers.

Garden Clippings

There are many things in the garden I anticipate seeing each year before the Kansas wind and heat rob them of their luster

Storyteller

Patient Information and Emergency stories

On The Garden Path

Easter lily flower