Janet Cook The month of May is a special tribute to mothers. Mothers are marvels for their multi-tasking ability to attend to the needs of family members, plan and coordinate schedules, manage the care of the house, and execute what needs to be done. What women are also known for is neglecting self-care, for by the…
Violetta Armour If you were to look for this title in a bookstore or library, it would be shelved under Young Adult, but it is also a story that will touch adult hearts and keep them turning pages to see how a 17-year-old deals with a moral crisis that deeply affects the adults in his…
David Zapatka The NCAA basketball tournament is fondly called March Madness, and madness it was this year. There may have been more upsets in the big tournament this year than any other year. One of the biggest was the Furman Paladins, a small South Carolina school of 2,970 students, upsetting the #4 seed, Virginia Cavaliers,…
Kim Kubsch Learn exactly what to pack juuust in case of an unexpected natural disaster, a significant weather event, or if you or your loved one goes to the hospital. When preparing your household and vehicle emergency kit, choose a container like a backpack, duffel bag, or even a large plastic bag. The container should…
Jacqueline M. Ruffino-Platt, United States Navy Veteran Memorial Day arrives and leaves within a 24-hour period leaving memories, some exuding happiness, some bring sadness, which linger on and on throughout the year. On this day, flags, the Red, White and Blue, wave outside our homes, outside office buildings, and other places as far as our eyes…
Edward R. Castellanos Edward R. Castellanos passed away on March 15, 2023. Edward was born in Globe, Ariz., on March 27, 1935, to Feliciano and Maria Louisa Redondo Castellanos. He grew up in Globe, Ariz., and played varsity football as a 127-pound freshman, starting at middle linebacker. He continued his academic and athletic career at…