Monthly Archives: July 2015

He said, NSAID

July 30, 2015 | by Weekly View

You might have heard about some new warnings about NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). These are a popular group of medications that many of us use to combat fever, headache, and various muscle and joint aches and pains. Included are the common over-the-counter (OTC) medications ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin) and naproxen … Read More

Tramp Art

July 30, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

In the era immediately following the Civil War, many were hard pressed to secure employment. As a result, both men and women were often forced to travel from town to town in search of work. These people, often referred to as “tramps,” would sometime exchange items they had handcrafted for … Read More

The Angel of Oak Ridge Cemetery, Part 1

July 30, 2015 | by Al Hunter

Sometimes things happen for a reason. I can’t explain it. Call it fate, kismet, karma, serendipity, whatever. I can’t explain it but I know enough by now not to question it. Last weekend my obliging, dutiful wife took me back to Springfield, Illinois for my birthday. Our plan was to … Read More

Turkeys and Turtles and Deer, Oh my…

July 30, 2015 | by CJ Woods III

One recent morning, I stepped onto the path that leads from my apartment to begin my walk to the store. Ahead of me, a squirrel paused in its work; it gave me a sharp look before it whirled and leapt into a tree. A dove flared up, chittering, its white-edged … Read More

Applause!: July 31-Aug.7

July 30, 2015 | by Weekly View

• Congratulations to William M. Karandos, 1947 Tech graduate, who recently received the 2015 Hanson H. Anderson Award. The award was given for Mr. Karandos’ many achievements and community service, notably for his commitment to serving the Warren Little League as a volunteer coach and board member. He has also … Read More