THISTLE IN BLOOM
This thistle was in full bloom near Leavenworth recently. A honey bee was busy gathering pollen for the hive.
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Yellowstone park reopening after changes wrought by flood
Visitors will return to a changed landscape in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday as it partially reopens following record floods that reshaped the park’s rivers and canyons, wiped out numerous roads and left some areas famous for their wildlife viewing inaccessible, possibly for months to come.
Labor shortage compounds federal firefighters’ staffing woes
Firefighter groups are applauding the Biden administration’s steps to raise pay but warn that the temporary wage hikes won’t be enough to combat staffing problems, as federal agencies compete with local fire departments and big box stores in a tight labor market. “It’s an effort and an attempt to try to keep
Group chat leads to group dilemma
Dear Amy: My friend "Jane" recently texted our group of girlfriends with information concerning another girlfriend, "Maggie." Jane told us all that she was using a social media dating app while out of town for business and Maggie's husband "Jed" (also out of town for business) "swiped right" on Jane.
PURPLE POPPY
Shown is a beautiful purple poppy in Ron and Victoria Davids’ garden in Basehor. Ron Davids Do you have a photo to share with the Times? Email the photo and information to MRountree@cherryroad.com .
BUTTERFLY WEED
Butterfly weed is blooming in Matt Nowak’s garden in Lansing. Monarch butterflies should be close behind.
PAPRIKA YARROW
Shown is a display of paprika yarrow in the Basehor garden of Ron and Victoria Davids.. Ron Davids .
FARMERS MARKET
Austin Reynolds, president of the Leavenworth Farmers Market, was the guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club of Leavenworth weekly luncheon. He shared stories about some of the farm vendors that support the market. Cindy Henry
ANNUAL POPPY
Shown is an annual poppy in the Basehor garden of Ron and Victoria Davids. Ron Davids .
ASIATIC LILY
Shown is a bloom of Asiatic lily in the Basehor garden of Ron and Victoria Davids. Ron Davids .