October 2022

PERSIMMON COOKIES

PERSIMMON COOKIES 2 cups sugar 2 sticks of butter 2 eggs 1 cup persimmon pulp 3 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 /4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 /4 teaspoon ginger 1 /4 teaspoon Allspice 1 /2 cup chocolate chips Cream together sugar, butter, eggs, and persimmon pulp. In a separate bowl, mix flour and spices.

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Prairie Doc Perspective: Caring for the Caregiver

Every day in the clinic or hospital I meet extraordinary caregivers. They are the ones who have gone above and beyond the call of duty; sometimes for years at a time. When you ask them how they do it, they shrug and smile. I am not talking about any doctor, nurse, or therapist. I am referring to those who care for and look after their elderly friends and family members. This can be a spouse, adult child, adult grandchild, neighbor, or even a good friend.

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Pet’ober Fest

Caring Hands Humane Society hosted “Pet’ober Fest” Oct. 14, a fall festival at Caring Hands as a fundraiser Donations raised from the event will benefit the community outreach program, the Lend A Paw Fund.

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