It’s never too late to adopt better eating habits and experiment with natural, fresh and whole foods. Avoiding processed foods and added sugar are keys to eating a more nutritious diet. People of all ages can benefit by eating more vegetables and unprocessed foods. Many who change their diet, instead of “going on a diet,” […]
Community & Lifestyle
Staying active in winter
I set out to write about getting outdoors and staying active in the winter because, frankly, I was in desperate need of motivation. My second child was born late last summer, and when an early autumn snow fell we proceeded to burrow down in our little house like a family of cozy squirrels. The holidays […]
Preventing youth sports injuries
Athletic activity in youth offers many benefits, including the development of fitness, motor skills and social skills, as well as learning structure and teamwork, and fostering a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. With all sports, there is some inherent risk involved, but by understanding factors which are known to increase injury and by following certain […]
Making exercise fun
Many of us make a list of New Year’s resolutions that may or may not be attainable, and all too often people vow to go to the gym or lose weight, both of which are rather vague. According to the Fitness Industry Association, most of the gym members who sign up in January have quit […]
How I got my groove back
Shawn Balint is a local radio personality who works as the news director for Neuhoff Media. Some people figure out how to be Superman, but they don’t know how to be Clark Kent. That could be said about the singer that excels on the stage but has no clue how to have a personal life […]
Gramping Her Style
My friend just joined a dating site for elite creative professionals. Unfortunately, it grabs your age from Facebook, so you can’t shave off years. At 50, she’s outside of most men’s search parameters — even older men’s. What gives? — Concerned Aging is especially unkind to straight women on dating sites. At a certain point […]
Keeping It Rio
This girl I’ve been dating for two months is soon going to Brazil for three months! We aren’t officially committed, so it seems unfair to ask her to be monogamous. We plan to stay in touch, but I don’t want to hear about her with other dudes, and selfishly, I don’t want to stay home, […]
Stanley (Stan) M. Brown
Stanley (Stan) M. Brown April 23, 1956 – August 2, 2018 There is a lot to be said about Stan Brown. Stan never met a stranger! Many people know about his accomplishments and involvement in the community. Most will remember him as a small business owner, church deacon, fraternity man, or depending on how […]
Foul pay
I went out with a feminist who was all into women’s empowerment, but when the bill came, she made no effort to chip in. Please explain this type of feminism. Is it somehow possible that she didn’t notice the check? — Incredulous It is possible that she didn’t notice the check. It’s also possible that she likes to […]
ANN FORD
ANN FORD July 26, 1941-Sept. 23, 2018 First Lady of Independent Living If you ever wanted to find Ann Ford, chances are you could find her scooting around the Capitol. Ford, who had contracted polio at the age of 5, used a scooter to get around, but that never stopped her from advocating for the […]
JOHANNA MARY LEIKVOLD
JOHANNA MARY LEIKVOLD Jun. 19, 1985 – Aug. 5, 2018 I lost my firstborn daughter, Johanna Mary Leikvold. She was born Jun. 19, 1985, and passed away Aug. 5, 2018. She had 31 wonderful years of life and those years were also the best for me. As a little girl, Johanna enjoyed being outside and […]
REV. DR. R. PAUL SIMS
REV. DR. R. PAUL SIMS Sept. 10, 1926-June 3, 2018A spiritual giant Paul Sims held the highly respected titles of Reverend, Doctor, United Methodist District Superintendent and Assistant to the Bishop. But, other titles reveal more about the life of this remarkable man. Mentor. Loving husband and father. Friend. Teacher. Pastor to many pastors. Spiritual […]
