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In this issue:

• Cover Story: New Horizons Band marks its 20th anniversary in 2025
• JCDS seeks Shared Living partners
• Digitizing old photos in a life story
• PBS shines a spotlight on caregiving
• SHICK helps in Medicare open enrollment
• Falls are not a laughing matter
• BOCC adopts a new map of commissioner districts
• Day trips to visit towns in Kansas and Missouri
• Pollinator Prairie welcomes monarchs
• Cars in the Park event set Oct. 18
• Healthy homes need happy plants
• 50 Plus launches new fitness programs
• Stormwater program offers free native trees
• New plan identifies local aging needs, priorities & strategies
• Library’s new website focuses on discovery
• Homebound residents can receive vaccinations
• Autumn fun includes bingo
• Medicare letter contains key information
• Are you ready to vote on Nov. 4?
• Boo-tiful events set for Halloween
• Backyard Garden plans open house on Sept. 6
• Lunch and Learn program focuses on 1781 battle
• Event celebrates Hispanic heritage
• Event showcases ways to volunteer