April 2025

The legacy of round barns

The ubiquitous image of a farm includes a red barn, which historically took that shade because iron oxide, or rust, was added to the linseed oil to prevent mold and fungus. It also added the red hue that became synonymous with barns.

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ARLENE PATRICK

Rev. Arlene Marie (Ternstrom) Patrick passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, KS, ending a long life of service as a mother, minister’s wife and…

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