On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Eva Community held its annual Christmas Parade. Beloved local resident Martha Holifield was selected as the Grand Marshal of the parade. Firetrucks, classic cars, and …

An often-asked question this time of year is if Santa Claus is real? Here are some facts that I found to help you decide.   Santa and Mrs. Claus have Canadian passports, and also have …

If I hear “Up on the rooftop quick, quick, quick,” It’s out with the shotgun - click, click, click! A jolly old man standing by the fireplace, Will get a baseball bat …

The holiday season is here, which for many can mean family get-togethers. It would be wonderful if every family gathering was a Norman Rockwell-type scene, but unfortunately, most families are a …

Occasionally, the internet pops up with some quality information about life lessons that can be learned from older people. Being an older person, I thought I might already have learned them all. …

Looking out the window, through the puppy nose prints, as the days, weeks, months and years go by. Things change, the window gets cleaned, The flowers bloom and fruit ripens. A …

The weatherman is talking of temperatures that sound cold and intimidating. Wind chill is on the tips of their tongues along with the ugly word “snow.” Strong winds and precipitation are …

With the need for a poem to write, I search my mind and my soul.  The perfect words elude me at times. Because of this I surmise that I might need to reevaluate my goal. Poetry to …

Many parents aren't aware of the wide range of services their schools' counselors have to offer. Yes, professional school counselors often provide help for students facing classroom struggles, but …

With Halloween fully celebrated it is time for all the ghosts to return to their haunts. We can now think of the other cultural, societal, and reverent holidays that we as Americans celebrate …

A short 200 yards away is my rural mailbox, an easy walk on a level drive. My chore since I was four, now that I am old it is good therapy. Check the mail in the spring and there are …

Many parents aren't aware of the wide range of services their schools' counselors have to offer. Yes, professional school counselors often provide help for students facing classroom struggles, but …

The Universe gives you a place to be. The Universe gives you a job to do. The Universe does not guarantee peace and joy. These things you must accomplish for yourself. Do your …

With November approaching, there’s growing concern that the federal government’s shutdown could interrupt SNAP benefits — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly …

Many parents aren't aware of the wide range of services their schools' counselors have to offer. Yes, professional school counselors often provide help for students facing classroom struggles, but …

It seems every week I hear of another family making the switch to homeschooling. At first I thought it was just chatter around town, but the more I looked, the more I realized it’s part of a …

A dawn’s gentle breeze as the sky is streaked with fuchsia. A child’s smile, a wagging tail from the family dog, and hummingbirds hoovering close. The first few notes of your …

Writing this column is sometimes a challenge - a challenge in formulating a subject that’s not only informational but entertaining. I have written about joy and abuse as well as Veterans, …

I’d like to ask anyone who has an electric vehicle and charges it at home, “How much has your home electric bill increased since you have been charging it at home? If you compare …

My own kids are homeschooled, and like students across our region, they’re kicking off a new school year this week. The past couple of weeks at our house have been a whirlwind of planning, …