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Reviving Cassoday

For some, the town of Cassoday, Kan. is just another stop off the turnpike they’ll never take. For others, it’s home and their livelihood of farmland. This summer, a team is hoping to revive the town into what it used to be; a great stop with good food, good music and even better people.

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The Importance Of Getting Help For Fear & Anxiety

Getting professional help for dealing with your persistent fears and anxieties is the single most important step in your recovery. Many people are reluctant to get the assistance they need for various reasons. Making excuses for not getting treatment for your fear related issues will not help the situation. With this in mind, here are seven reasons why getting help for your mental health problems is so important.

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Greener Travel Choices

Travel, whether for business or pleasure, is an important part of people’s lives. As concerns grow about the use of fossil fuels, climate change and the impact people have on the environment, more travelers are trying to make low-impact choices.

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CASA Honors Volunteers

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, Tri-County CASA, Inc., El Dorado, KS, honored their volunteers at the new event space at the Kansas Oil Museum on Sunday, April 16, with a dinner and program.

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One Year Anniversary – AndoverTornado

ANDOVER – It’s been nearly one year since the EF-3 tornado came through Butler and Sedgwick County and Andover on April 29. One year later progress continues to be made in Central Park, in residential neighborhoods and funds continue to be awarded through the Long-Term Recovery Committee. So far, just over $255,000 has been distributed to 73 tornado impacted families.

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El Dorado Library Prepares for Busy Spring

With the arrival of spring, the trees are showing off their various blossoms; spring’s early buds and flowers are making way for their longer lingering cousins. All nature is ready to get busy. So too, the El Dorado Friends of the Library are excited to prepare for the new year. For those who may not be familiar with the ‘Friends of the Library’, the following may help you understand who this group is, what they do, and how you may be a part of this important work.

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Looking for Positives Helps Maintain Health

A smile or words of encouragement may seem like small things, but Dr. Erin Yelland, K-State Research and Extension adult development and aging specialist, knows they add up. “We know from research that having a positive outlook on aging actually adds 7 ½ years to your life,” said Yelland, “If you have that positive outlook, you’re able to embrace aging and look for the positives. And it’s going to add years to your life.”

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