Wednesday's Woman

On May 22, Paula Welch Strange graduated from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, which she hopes to use to help others.

To reach that day in her life, the 50-year-old Elizabethtown resident had to face single parenthood, juggle multiple jobs simultaneously and surmount brain cancer.

THE NEWS-ENTERPRISE

As adults and children alike are enjoying summer activities, it’s important for everyone under the sun to protect their eyes from ultraviolet rays.

Marilyn McLane’s life has many components including work, family and art. Each is a source of happiness and an outlet for kindness.

In September, McLane will celebrate 40 years in real estate and receive special recognition for that accomplishment from fellow realtors.

While Hardin County is now her home, she was born in Beaver Dam and grew up in Louisville. Later she went to Western Kentucky University.

The summer is here and we have already endured some very hot days. Hopefully, we are all eating less, exercising more and staying hydrated by drinking more water.

Water, the nutrient our body needs the most, also helps prevent dehydration. The effects of dehydration can range from thirst to kidney failure and are usually silent but progressive. Therefore, we need to pay attention to the early signs of water loss because before we know it we can become severely dehydrated.