Psychiatrist to address youth issues

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 01 May 2012 15:28

Mwenda Yasa, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Prairie View, will provide an afternoon of free information about children’s mental health Wednesday, May 9.

The come-and-go event, which is part of the national Speak Up for Kids campaign, will begin at 2 p.m. in Prairie View’s Youth and Family Services Community Room, located at 1901 E. First, Newton.

Yasa’s presentation will cover the following topics:

• Is it ADHD or just inattention?

• Is it depression or teen angst?

• When to worry about your child’s worries;

• When bad things happen: Helping children cope with traumatic events;

• A parent’s guide to bullying;

• Managing problem behavior: Strategies for parents and teachers;

• Raising healthy...

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South Cottonwood members plant flowers at city hall

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 24 April 2012 16:08

South Cottonwood 4-H members were doing their part Monday to keep the city of Hillsboro looking cheery during the spring and summer months by planting a mixture of salvia and vinca flowers outside city hall on Grand Avenue. According to Jana Dalke, club leader, this is the first year the 4-H youth have taken on the project at that location. Assisting Dalke are Ellie Just, Hannah Bartel, Amanda Bartel, Jessi Dalke, Eli Dalke and Savannah Siyajuck of Shawnee, who is visiting her grandmother, Shirley Suderman. Jana Dalke said the reason for choosing these two varieties was because both can handle “hot spots” and when in bloom offer bright, colorful flowers.

South Cottonwood members plant flowers at city hall

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 24 April 2012 16:08

South Cottonwood 4-H members were doing their part Monday to keep the city of Hillsboro looking cheery during the spring and summer months by planting a mixture of salvia and vinca flowers outside city hall on Grand Avenue. According to Jana Dalke, club leader, this is the first year the 4-H youth have taken on the project at that location. Assisting Dalke are Ellie Just, Hannah Bartel, Amanda Bartel, Jessi Dalke, Eli Dalke and Savannah Siyajuck of Shawnee, who is visiting her grandmother, Shirley Suderman. Jana Dalke said the reason for choosing these two varieties was because both can handle “hot spots” and when in bloom offer bright, colorful flowers.

Relief Sale generates $473,892 for MCC work

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 24 April 2012 16:07

Generosity permeated the Kansas State Fair­grounds in Hutchinson April 13-14, generating $473,982 for Mennonite Central Commit­tee and its programs at the 44th annual Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale.

The KMRS proceeds benefit Mennonite Central Committee, a world-relief organization. MCC provides relief, development and peace programs in more than 60 countries. The sale is organized and run by an all-volunteer staff.

The quilt auction generated $134,721. The top quilt garnered the largest donation ever for a quilt at the Relief Sale at $8,100, according to Ruth Vogt, quilt committee co-chair. The Queen Ann Star whole cloth, hand- quilted quilt was crafted by Four Ever Friends, Hesston.

The two quilt collectors from Fort Collins, Colo....

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