Barbara Dunbar Although we have been unable to meet as a group, our membership decided to allocate 2020-21 funds to four local charities. Checks of $500 each will be sent to House of Refuge, My Sister’s Place, Neighbors Who Care, and One Small Step. We weren’t able to have any fundraising events since March of 2020,…
Kenneth R. Nelson, Sr. I have often broached the subject of my mother’s passing in 2013 at the age of 84. Usually, we discuss the effects that getting older may lead to Alzheimer’s and forgetfulness, debilitating strokes, and heart problems. Losing a loved one is not easy, and on that we would all agree. I have had…
Layne Varney, General Manager Stay home if sick or have symptoms of sickness or have been exposed to someone who is sick. Stay home if immunocompromised. If questionable, please stay home and monitor personal health conditions, and if questionable, consult with a medical physician. Wash and sanitize hands often. Avoid touching your face, mouth, or…
Janet Cook April 22 is Earth Day, a time to consider ways to be a better steward of our planet’s resources. Choosing to do home remodeling instead of new construction is a great way to be “green.” Green Remodeling has the goals to make the home more energy efficient, with healthier indoor air. Green Remodeling…
David Zapatka While reading Starseed Transmissions by Ken Carey, I ran across the word negentropy. I’ve always been fascinated by the word “entropy” and its meaning, so I was immediately intrigued by this related word, driving me to research it for this month’s issue. Entropy – noun /ˈentrəpē/ 1. thermodynamics: a measure of the unavailable energy in…
JoAnne Gaudioso Maintaining a positive mood and attitude can be very challenging at times. Many of us have been struggling with that, particularly over the past year. Just as being in a good mood gives you a sense of happiness and well-being, bad moods can lead to negative feelings over time. When it comes to…