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The Green Side of Life

Fugate was no fugazi on a very busy and unforgiving week in this year’s 14th Gridiron Green. One of seven players to secure a 15-for-16 in Week 14, Jason Fugate of Ignacio won th...

Tips to stay healthy during holidays

Holidays are a time to enjoy family, friends and food. There just aren’t enough hours in the day. In the interest of the short attention span many of us have at this time of year, I’m going ...

During winter, livestock need a little extra care

It’s minus 2, and I have just finished my evening chores. Taking care of livestock in subzero temperatures is always a struggle. During the last 33 years, we have cared for our f...

Bird and tree share orbit in cycle of life

With the holidays approaching, I find myself looking for more creative places to hide presents each year. When trying to break the news about Santa Claus to my oldest son a few ...

Vaccination education

State panel heading in positive direction for public health

Make saving automatic – see nest egg grow

Today, successfully preparing for retirement requires you to be a smart saver. Traditionally, the middle class has used Social Security, pensions and home equity to build retireme...

All dressed up for the holidays – tree style

It’s a win-win-win when Community Connections holds its Festival of Trees each holiday season. The organization wins, because it raises money to support its very important work. T...

Music students have their own Morse code

At the center of Mike Morris’s senior recital Wednesday night, he’ll play his own Morse code. Called “Morris Code,” the new work has been written for jazz trio with Morris on drums, Spencer ...

When a sudden lift in mood isn’t a positive sign

Years ago, when my friend Franz Kriwanek killed himself, I felt not only grief and loss but a great sense of failure. Franz was an artist and an accomplished potter. Born in Austr...

Blood sugar imbalances affect mood, brain function

What if you could use one little trick to get smarter and be happier? If you learn to balance your blood sugars on a daily basis, you will be doing just that. The highs and lows ...

This holiday season, spend time reading children’s books

Patient Parenting for December is always about toys for the holidays. In my research this year, however, I felt so disappointed by the plastic, electronic and lack of any creativity in the t...

All eyes to the sky

FLC grad watches birds of prey to understand their migratory routes