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Lately, I’ve been pondering the story Jesus told of the lost son, or what’s more commonly called the parable of the prodigal son.
The son demands his inheritance from his father, which is basically him telling his dad he wishes him dead, and then takes the money and runs far away, squandering his wealth on wild living.
When he ends up broke, he finds a job feeding pigs and finds himself so hungry that he longs to eat the pig food.

The rate of domestic related violence in Kentucky is higher than the national average.
According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, in the United States, more than 27 percent of women and 11 percent of men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner.
In Kentucky, more than 37 percent of women and 31 percent of men are affected by this violence in their lifetime. It is a very real possibility that your neighbor, co-worker or extended family member is in danger right now.

Each fall, just a few weeks before Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins in October, many of the nation’s programs that serve those who have been battered or abused take a real-time census of their work over a 24-hour period. By focusing on an otherwise normal day, we can better see the tragic reach of one of society’s most enduring problems.

Saturday, Oct. 14: Harry Potter Fandom Party. Wizarding fans of all ages are welcome to join us at the Trimble County Public Library on Saturday, October 14 from 2 until 4 p.m. for our Harry Potter Fandom Party! We will experiment with witch’s brew elephant toothpaste, channel Bertie Botts with a Beanboozled challenge, have a snitch scavenger hunt, and make magical color-changing slime! There will be snacks and giveaways for everyone to enjoy. Please call Amanda at the library for more information at 502-255-7362.