Make It Legal

It continues to shock me year after year that family members choose to fight over who “gets” to be the executor of an estate under someone’s will.

Holiday traditions

One of my favorite stories is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. How many other tales feature a miser, four ghosts, tombstones, and a goose? Before I read this story, I thought it was about somebody named Carol.

CCH encourages health, wellness this holiday season

The holiday season is upon us, ushering in a time of family get-togethers and festive activities. But the rush of the holidays also brings several health and safety risks.

Late greeting cards

A friend asked me if it was OK to delay sending holiday cards until late December. I asked two questions: (1) Will you send me a card? (2) Does it contain a gift certificate? Actually, I believe a late card is a great card. Here are three good reasons -- and two average ones – to delay mailing: 1.

Editor’s Message

It is nearly Christmas and people all over the world will celebrate in their own way, many with quite different traditions from those in the United States. While we all love the traditional Christmas dinner, it might surprise a few people to know that in Japan it is “Kentucky for Christmas.

Editor’s Message

As I ponder making decorated cookies again this year (a tedious yet rewarding task) I am reminded of the time-proven rules of ye olde bakers.

Chicken or Egg?

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? People have known about chickens for nearly 3000 years. Chicken drawings were even discovered on ancient pottery. Maybe that’s where we get the saying, “A chicken in every pot.

Pet Talk

Many children love animals, enjoy close relationships, and learn life lessons from their own pets. However, there are responsibilities and risks involved when children and animals are together.

Library Lines ...

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching, and it is time to pick out books, magazines, movies, or audio books before holiday closure here at Rhoads Memorial Library. We will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 22, and remain closed through Tuesday, Dec. 26, for the yuletide celebration.

Christmas Trees

Christmas trees are like a distant cousin. They come to your house, surround themselves with presents, and stay a month. Then they begin to shed and need somebody to drive them off. People often do strange things with cut trees.