Dear EarthTalk:

Is switching out meat for edible bugs to satisfy our protein needs a viable way to ratchet down our carbon emissions and overall environmental impact?

J. Cruz., Gary, IN

Neva Jean Herrell

June 18, 1924 – February 19, 2020

Neva Jean (Amidon) Herrell passed away on the morning of February 19, 2020, with her son, Jim, and daughter-in-law, Kendra, at her side.

Neva was born in Kansas City, Kansas, June 18, 1924. She was the daughter of Edward Carlisle and Ester Helen (Keys) Amidon.

Pattie L. Richardson

November 23, 1935 – February 23, 2020

Funeral services for Pattie L. Richardson will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, at the United Methodist Church in Eads.

Pattie was born November 23, 1935, in Eads and departed this life February 23, 2020, at Prairie Pines Assisted Living Center in Eads.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Richardson; two brothers and one daughter.

Blood, sweat and tears were shed over the weekend as the County Line Rivals wrestled their final matches of the 2020 season. For a few, it will be their last match ever of competitive wrestling, for others it will be just be the end of another year as they move into their next sport. Regardless of the situation, the state tournament is always a bittersweet feeling. All these young men’s hard work finally gets put to the test, and the rush of being on those mats in the middle of the Pepsi Center is like no other.

Bob Garver takes a look at "The Call of the WIld," based upon the classic Jack London novel.

Viruses are basically parasites and, as such, can wreak havoc -- but not always. Viruses are within you right now. Viruses cause the most damage when they jump from a familiar host to a new host.

US military leaders have to plan for operations all over the world, so they can't afford to ignore climate change or debate its causes.

Bob Strasner is an agronomist based in south central Kansas. He has over 30 years of experience in the farming, soil science and plant science business. His weekly column focuses on agronomy, horticulture, soil science, farming in general, rural-small town community life, some life-learned wisdom and a good dose of humor here and there.

Life in Eads and Kiowa County, Colorado, as observed by Doris Lessenden.

Pattie L. Richardson

November 23, 1935 - February 23, 2020

Funeral services are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.