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Are you ready, boomers? Medicare is here
The average number of boomers turning 65 was 10,000 a day. But 2024 is a “peak year” for boomers, folks. The numbe…
Holidays kick off with turkey trot, visit from Santa
Happy Thanksgiving, one and all. This is a very special time during the holidays and the fun kicks off right now, starting with the Turkey Trot fun run/walk to…
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Only you can halt kitchen fires & other holiday hazards
If you’re like me, you’re scurrying around trying to make-ahead as many dishes as possible, getting the house cleaned, and basically stressing out today so I won’t tomorrow. It makes sense to me, but we all know wh…
The more that we give, the more that we get in return
How to cut through all the holiday razzle-dazzle and end up satisfied is something most of us wish for. Thanksgiving used to be a little simpler than it’s become. I have friends who will begin Black Friday shopping…
Construction of high school gets under way
10 Years Ago — 2009
Avoid a muffin top and enjoy a healthy Thanksgiving
Did you know that the average American will eat three days worth of calories in one Thanksgiving dinner?
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Ideas galore for T-day get-together
Today’s collection of delectables is not meant as a menu — for each recipe stands on its own and doesn’t necessarily jibe with the others. You can pick and cho…
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Community all around
A few days ago I got into a spontaneous conversation with a young woman in our community. She was passionate about finding ways to make our area more self-sustaining, particularly when it comes to food production. …
The reality is VR is a lot of fun for everyone
Virtual Reality Day is a relatively new observance that encourages organizations and individuals to host virtual reality events worldwide with the goal of helping VR to become more mainstream. To that end, The Libr…
The reality of circumstances
One thing we can’t take for granted anymore these days is an affinity for or a general understanding of the Bible. For a myriad of reasons society at large has done its very best to distance itself from the Bible. …
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Plays, bingo & music top week's entertainment options
Are you ready for some bingo? Some turkey bingo, that is.
Exercise caution not to gobble up too much dinner
Gobble, gobble.