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“You don’t know what you got till it’s gone.” Depending upon your age, these words may recall the lyrics of a 1970s folk song by Joni Mitchell. 

There were four of us. We were boys on a mission of discovery. For more than a year, we had been trying to solve a mystery.
We were as silent as mice as we hid behind the trees on the west side of the church parking lot.  
The early dark of the evening aided us in hiding. Any minute we knew we would see them.  
Jack had seen them go over and had called the rest of us to watch.  
It was only a matter of time before they came back.
They never stayed all that long, and they always came back.

Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, fatigue, these are just a few of the signs of seasonal allergies — also known as hay fever.
And get ready: It looks like we may have a real doozy of an allergy season this year.
Milder winter temperatures in places can cause plants to pollinate early. And a rainier spring leads to quick plant growth, as well as an increase in mold.  
Allergic reactions mostly occur when your body responds to a “false alarm.”

General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton will host the 12th annual “It’s Sew Fine” Sewing Expo April 10 through12.
The Expo provides sewing enthusiasts from this region of the country a chance to enrich their sewing skills in quilting, home décor and personal sewing.
The Cooperative Extension Service, the educational outreach of the University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University and Purdue University plan and conduct the regional sewing expo that has continued to grow since its beginning in 2005.

Start planning now to attend 4-H Camp this summer.  Henry County will be attending Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp from June 6 to 9 for youth who are 9 years old through those who have just completed the eighth grade.  
The theme for this year is a spin-off of Star Wars, “May the Clover be With You.” Campers will enjoy all the usual camp classes, such as canoeing, fishing, kayaking, archery, rife, high ropes, low ropes, swimming, nature and recreation.

The Eminence Rotary Club hosted Stuart Alexander, the current Rotary district governor as their guest speaker Jan. 9. The club was presented with one of Rotary’s Best Community Service awards for their participation in the Farm City Day Lunch, held annually in Henry County. Alexander presented the award to club President Tim Lee.

Eugene and Katie Mahoney will celebrate their 60-year anniversary on Dec. 22. They were married on Dec. 22, 1956. They have three children, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.