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Being a caregiver for a loved one who has developmental and intellectual disabilities can be rewarding, but it can also be incredibly challenging.
Caregivers often find themselves juggling a …
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By Jonathan Burns
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8/12/23
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The last two years our apple trees tried to outdo themselves.
Our early apple tree on the east end of our three apple trees had only two apples on it this year. Much different than past years …
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By Roger Stanley
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10/2/23
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Kentuckians have a reputation of being quick to wield a gun when solving bitter disputes or dealing with thieves.
It’s an old trait their ancestors brought to Appalachia during the …
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By Allen Engebright
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10/9/23
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I was seven years old when D-Day happened, and I didn’t quite understand what it was all about. It seemed after that day the people around me moved with a more deliberate purpose and maybe I …
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By Roger Stanley
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6/16/23
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Most of us see the world as a Euclidean space. It has three directions, all meeting at right angles, and every location can be assigned a fixed coordinate.
Each shape has an orientation going …
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By Terry Sullivan
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7/29/23
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Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the August 1924 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. The July 1923 volume is misplaced so Out of the Past is 99 years instead of a century.
TRAFFIC …
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By Callie Baber
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8/12/23
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We know the story of the Israelites began when God made a covenant with Abraham. God appeared to Abraham repeatedly.
Integral to the beginning story is Abraham’s wife, Sarah. Sarah and …
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By Laurie Williams
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10/9/23
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Whales do it. Birds do too, and so do bees. They all sing to communicate.
Whales learn their own pod’s songs and can be heard by family hundreds of miles across the ocean. Birds have …
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By Terry Sullivan
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6/16/23
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Drug abuse is a major problem that has devastating consequences on the lives of individuals, families and communities. Many individuals are caught up in the cycle of drug addiction leading to various …
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By Jonathan Burns
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7/29/23
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Stress and resilience are key elements of mental health that are essential in today's fast-paced and constantly changing world.
It is normal to experience stress, whether due to work, family or …
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By Jonathon Burns
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6/16/23
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Jesse Stuart grew up in the hills of eastern Kentucky. In the books he has written, he often describes romancing among the hill folk in the early 1900s.
Paved roads were almost …
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By Allen Englebright
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6/16/23
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Everywhere you look, everything you buy, watch, drink out of, scroll through, started with art.
The early morning riser rushes off to grab their favorite cup of coffee. Did you know that coffee …
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By Tiffany Gale
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10/2/23
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Last week we started discussing that we need to always be learning with wisdom as the first area of growth we should seek. I feel a close second is learning and increasing our ability to love. Love …
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By Kurt Speece
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6/16/23
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To help achieve your financial goals, you may need to invest in the financial markets throughout your life. However, at times your investment expectations may differ from actual returns, triggering a …
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6/16/23
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(Editor’s Note: This is an encore printing of a prior Old Codger …
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By Allen Englebright
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6/20/23
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As we move through life, we need to always be learning.
Growing in wisdom and in our ability to love like Jesus Christ will cause us to be more gracious. Grace is a free gift given that is not …
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6/20/23
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Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the June 1923 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. Spelling and punctuation have not been changed except where necessary for better understanding.
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By Callie Baber
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6/20/23
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There was no Edgar County before January 1823 and no Paris before April 1823. Illinois became a state only five years before in 1818. Before Illinois was a state it was considered a part of the …
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By Roger Stanley
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6/20/23
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When it comes to our overall well-being, mental health and resilience are essential components.
Life can be unpredictable, and we all face challenges and difficulties at various points in our …
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By Jonathan Burns
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7/27/23
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This weekend kitchens will be busy with cooks baking and stressing. Food is a centerpiece of holiday gatherings. Those tastes and smells create enduring memories of our time together.
When it …
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Terry Sullivan - Arm Chair Science
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12/22/23
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