Mark Wenz The Unity Church emphasizes individual freedom in spiritual growth, believing that each person has the right to choose his/her own path and beliefs without pressure to adhere to specific dogmas or creeds. Unity affirms the freedom of individuals to explore their spirituality according to their own understanding and experience. This is one of…
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly When it comes to scams, the first step is often the most dangerous—and the most overlooked. Scams usually begin with uninitiated contact. That means a phone call you didn’t expect, a text from a number you don’t recognize, or an email asking you to “click here” or to “verify”…
Diana Hunt Diane Hunt, 81, of Springfield, Ill., and more recently of Chandler, Ariz., recently passed away unexpectedly on June 5. She was born Aug. 29, 1943, to Rex and Donna Duncan and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years (Paul), her brother Jack, and stepson Greg. Diane was loved by…
The Edward Jones Sun Lakes team, led by Financial Advisor Stephen Phair, hosted its first-ever blood drive on May 8, and the results were nothing short of inspiring. With 23 donors rolling up their sleeves, this successful event has the potential to save up to 69 lives. The blood drive, held at Phair’s office at…
David Zapatka This comment was printed in a recent news article: “Taleblu warned against Western attempts to divide the country. ‘The way to unite the Iranian population is not to talk about balkanization,’ he said. ‘That would be an own goal of moral and strategic proportions.’” Balkanize—bal·kan·ize verb 1: to break up (a region, a…
Brian and Jennifer Oliver Hometown/State: Jennifer: Norridge and Round Lake Beach, Ill./Brian: Waukegan, Ill. Brian and Jennifer have been married for 41 years and have three children. They enjoy fishing, swimming, and volleyball. John Miklos Hometown/State: Akron, Ohio, and Phoenix, Ariz. John is a widower and was married for 40 years. His interests include wood…