Making Life Better
There are many activities that families can do together that require little effort or expense, yet provide hours of enjoyable family time. Here are some ideas to use with your family: n No matter what time of year, get outside with the kids and take a nature walk. In the fall, you can collect colorful leaves; in the spring and summer; you can collect a variety of flowers. Even in the winter, you can collect a variety of outdoor treasures. - Institute a family game night. Have one family member pick a board game to play as a family. Each family member can choose a new game each week. - Go to the public library. The family can spend hours of enjoyment reading books there and selecting books to take home and share. - Have a picnic. Even in the winter, spread out a blanket in your living room and have a meal eating picnic foods. - Explore your hometown. Contact your local visitor's bureau to see what free events are being offered in the communit.
» Full StoryA Peek At The Past
The Big Parade: In 1919, a grand welcome home for area vets
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month: That was the date and time that the fighting ended on the Western Front of World War I in 1918.
FINDING FAITH
The title of this weekly column and the column's existence implies that finding faith is not always easy. Perhaps there is never a more difficult time to find faith than in the midst of grief.
» Full StoryStart early to prevent osteoporosis
One of the most common diseases that strikes women during middle age can tiptoe quietly for years with no symptoms — then, gradually, you notice your posture has become stooped, back pain begins, or a wrist, hip or ankle breaks too easil.
» Full StorySunday schmoozing at the energy fair
Did you go to the Green Energy Fair last Sunday at the Central Mountain Middle School? If not you missed a wealth of information on saving energy, winterizing your house, new products that are environmentally friendly and lots more.
» Full StoryHoward Happenings
SYMPATHY
I would like to express my sympathy to several local families that have lost loved ones recently.
Bessie Fisher died on Oct. 6 at the age of 8.
Horses of Hope Open House
Taste of Home Show 09
CM vs State College Girls Soccer
The Concert that Never Was
LHU Worlds Longest BLT
LHU Volleyball vs E Stroudsburg
Hughesville vs Montoursville-SC
South vs Hughesville-FB