Power of a picture
I was visiting with my mom recently and we were looking through old photo albums. I mentioned that I was going to be writing my column later in the day…
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Swingin’ Sixties come back to the Switch
By CARRIE NEAL A Seat on the Aisle Neil Simon gave us a treasure trove of beloved plays, musicals, and films over the course of his legendary career. Brighton Beach…
Measles vaccine isn’t just some medical novelty
The measles outbreak recently seen in America is a bellwether – the canary in the coal mine. It portends potential further reoccurrences of vaccine-preventable diseases. With declining vaccination rates from…
Suicide prevention resources available for veterans
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and I want to take this opportunity to highlight some free resources that are available to veterans and their families. Suicide prevention is critical…
Here’s what 70 looks like
36,817,200 minutes. 25,550 days. This is 70 years old. On September 3, I entered into my seventh decade. I thought my mother was old when she turned 70. I don’t…
Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball: a taste of celebration & community
September is my birthday month, and this year it felt extra special. I had not only my birthday to celebrate, but also a new role at Community First Bank. One…
Heal loudly
By LORELAI TER HORST Sheridan High School Student Editor’s note: The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade honors English class, taught by Tanya…
Sharon’s challenge: put down the cell phone for a day & enjoy life
“The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.” ― Tacitus This quote makes me wonder, just what is our desire for safety? In posing this question I…
The ripple effect of giving selflessly
This is my 50th Feeding Team feature column, and even as I shake my head in disbelief over that statement, I’m taken back by the very nature of what is…
Cereal numbers
Every family has their own quirks. Mine is no exception. A couple of weeks ago, my husband John came into my office and declared that it was time for us…