Foreign travel and parental worry over secrecy
A reader asks whether to tell aging parents about a son's two week Europe trip and whether keeping the news harms family trust. Amy advises revealing the trip after return and explains the caregiver dynamics, plus guidance on handling parental disappointment.
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Reader asks about dog's ear sensitivity and care
Regina M. in Chicago asks about dog hearing noting dogs hear higher frequencies and can tilt heads to manipulate sounds. Advice covers avoiding loud noises, not shocking the dog, vet checks, and nutrition for ear health. Additional tips include protecting ears from debris and keeping kids from inserting objects.
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Local Weather Update for Kansas Monday
Mostly sunny conditions reported for Kansas on Monday by the Kansas Highway Patrol and 511 weather hotline. Hotline number 800 585 7623 also available via 511.ksdot.org for online access to forecast information.
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Weather summary with highs lows and extremes
National temperature extremes for Thursday ranged from 88 at McAllen Texas to minus 29 at West Yellowstone Montana. Wednesday record highs and lows are listed with dates and locations, including 76 and 21 in 1911 and 1979 respectively. Precipitation figures and monthly totals are noted alongside daily highs and lows for Friday through Thursday.
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Ottawa community events week shows varied activities
The Ottawa area schedule lists a Big Game Watch Party at VFW Post 5901 with an all you can eat taco bar for $5 on Monday February 6, a Peoples 50 Travel Club Valentine gathering at Peoples Bank, a public bingo night at VFW Post 5901, Grief Share at First United Methodist Church, Rural Water District No. 4 board meeting, Combat Action League at The Gun Guys, a chili supper and carnival at Appanoose Elementary, and A Night in the Forties big band dinner at Washburn Towers Civic Room. The guide also reiterates the People’s 50 Travel Club event at 6 p.m. on February 6.
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