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Body Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, It’s true!

Body Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mary Bacon of Clearwater. About a week before that, family and friends gave her a surprise birthday party at the Clearwater Senior Center in honor of her 100th birthday.

Body With another snowfall Monday that went beyond expectations, I'm starting to realize that my tolerance for more snow is at a limit. Let's be honest here, we've had three snows in three weeks now, right here in the heart of southcentral Kansas.

Body Random Thoughts Just about the time that TikTok is scheduled to go away, an ironic turn is taking place. By the time you get your newspaper, there may be some new information on whether the TikTok app gets a lifeline.

Body Insight All across the state, Kansans have been enjoying or perhaps dealing with the snow for more than a week. I have heard countless people remark that there's been more snow than we have had in years.

Body From the Editor’s Files I hope this doen’t become a trend – I’m in the process of getting my second new cellular telephone in just the past two years. The first time this happened, I was on vacation and went swimming with my phone.

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do.

Body Paul Rhodes | Publisher & Editor Just before the start of the new year, I read with great interest that the bald eagle has finally become our national bird. If your thoughts are anything like mine, you're probably scratching your head right now.

Body By the time this column hits the presses, the first significant winter weather system of 2025 will have arrived. For our area, the weather experts are all forecasting periods of ice, strong winds, extreme cold and heavy snow.

Body When a family is blessed with amazing children and grandchildren, every day is special. And when those family members all come home for Christmas, it's extra special.