Suzanne Marlatt Stewart In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers attempted to harmonize the measures for hobby engagement and its association with mental health among adults over 65, using five longitudinal studies across 16 countries and examined the variations in these associations. Background With the growing aging population worldwide, factors such…
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October 2024, Features
Drive Your Dreams with One Low Rate
The excitement of finding the perfect vehicle can quickly be overshadowed by the complexities of financing. Traditional auto loans often present a daunting landscape, with interest rates varying widely based on creditworthiness. This can leave borrowers feeling uncertain and frustrated. Hughes Federal Credit Union’s One Low Rate™ offers a refreshing alternative and creates a straightforward…
Features, October 2024
Dollars and Sense: Medicare and Me: When A Spouse Passes
Leah Kari, Retired Pharmaceutical Representative and Licensed Insurance Agent No matter how orderly we believe our affairs are, most people who have experienced the enormous life upheaval of a spouse passing say they were not as prepared as they thought. Having updated our trust today, I hope to convey the importance of meeting with your…
Features, October 2024
What Can We Count On Anymore?
Kathy Sinnott At the time of this writing, the outcome of the 2024 presidential election is unknown. What is the future of our nation? The angst of this uncertainty has many folks asking the question, ‘who and what can we count on anymore?’ An answer can be found within the Rockin’ 4 Heroes’ mission: we…
Features, October 2024
Freaky Factoids
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Isn’t it fascinating to learn about little-known facts or statistics? As in, what is the depth of the Atlantic Ocean at its deepest part? The answer: 28,323 feet! See? Now wasn’t that interesting? Here are some little-known factoids that will bowl you over. The British Invasion After the British Invasion, prompted…
October 2024, Features
Pledge in a Letter
Stuart Watkins My Dear, My love for you is unbendable and everlasting. As we walk down life’s path side by side, holding hands, you should know forever is forever. When you falter, I will be there. When I falter; you for me. Sincerely, Yours
October 2024, Features
Local Author Announces Three New Books for Christmas
Ed McLaughlin Local author Ed Mclaughlin has three new books for Christmas! Ed writes under the pseudonym EJ MacPhee and illustrates them as EJ Scalise. Ed and his wife Kathy are 24-year residents of SaddleBrooke. He has been writing young children’s and young adult books for over 15 years. All can be purchased at the…
October 2024, Features
Word of the Month: Splendor
David Zapatka While enjoying Self-Culture in The Light of the Ancient Wisdom by I.K. Taimni, I read this sentence, “There are subtler worlds of progressively increasing splendor behind and inter-penetrating the physical world of which we are cognizant through our physical senses…” The word “splendor” has always resonated with me. It’s one of those words…
October 2024, Features
In Passing – October 2024
Vern Reding Vernon (Vern) August Reding, age 77, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Vern was born at Harlan Hospital near Defiance, Iowa, on Oct. 15, 1946, to Irmin Reding and Marie (Schechinger) Reding. He grew up farming, which built both his venerable work ethic and deep love of animals, especially dogs. He graduated…
October 2024, Features
What’s Going on With Trico Electric?
Residents of SaddleBrooke get their electricity from Trico Electric Cooperative. As Members of the Cooperative, we have a responsibility to understand the challenges and opportunities facing the organization, both today and in the future. Join your neighbors for an informative presentation by Trico representatives on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the…