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It’s fair week!

Well, Summer is upon us; along with grilling season, long and busy days, ball games, 4-H events, lake days and various other extracurricular activities. Moral of the story? We are all busy and sometimes it can be hard to find the time to sit down and share a meal with family, let alone a balanced one. Sometimes it is just easier to grab that bag of chips from the pantry, or that donut off the counter. However, there are some steps we can take to make those healthy eating choices and habits a little easier.

- Independence,

Scary times continue to plague our great nation. Despite the amazing freedoms we have, the hate and discontent are more prevalent than faith, hope and love. What has led us to this point? How do we get back to loving our neighbor? We will never agree with others 100% of the time; but, we should be able to agree to disagree and move on. Violence is never the answer. I pray that I am never in this situation or have to cover these acts; but, no one is immune from these actions as we simply can’t control what others do. Take the time, and as bad as it sounds, make a plan for if you are in this situation. Know your exits and prepare yourself in hopes that you don’t “freeze” in place. These are things you can never ever be fully prepared for. I hope and pray that these acts of violence will cease. But, until then, please be vigilant.

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Hot! Hot! Lots of heat this week gives us a week to make sure that our animals have enough water, as do our plants and spend some time indoors accomplishing all-thethings.

Mixed emotions have reached my heart, as I am overly excited to be through the crazy month of June; however, sad to know that the summer is that much closer to being over.

- On My Way To Today,

to sheep, goats, and swine as well. A trick that can be used to keep our rabbits and poultry cool at the fair is to place a frozen bottle of water in their pen to help keep them cool during the hottest parts of the day.