“I’m going to take the pontoon out tonight, and you’re invited to join me,” my parents’ neighbor Rod told them.
It was a nice night—not too warm, with very little wind. It was a perfect night for a pontoon ride around the lake.
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Leroy Brackey is the April Veteran of the Month. Leroy joined the Army, April 20, 1959. He went to Des Moines, where he had his physical and two days later, was sworn in. The following morning, he was headed on a train to U.S. Army Base Fort Carson, Fort Collins, Colo. This is the place he began...
For many traveling enthusiasts, few things are more enticing than the open road. Road trips have long been popular, and that popularity appears to be on the rise.
According to a report from MMGY Global, a travel and hospitality marketing firm, road trips represented 39 percent of vacations taken...
In a perfect world, all vehicle owners would be able to park their cars and trucks in garages. In such a world, automobiles would not be vulnerable to sun, storms and other natural elements that, over time, can contribute to wear and tear.
But many drivers cannot or choose not to park their cars...
As they spend more and more time in their vehicles, drivers tend to grow more comfortable behind the wheel. As a result, drivers may be inclined to take certain things, including how visible they are to approaching motorists, for granted.
When drivers think of their vehicle lights, they tend to be...
Pain is a significant concern for many people. Estimates from the International Association for the Study of Pain suggest that one in five adults across the globe suffer from pain.
Pain can affect anyone, even people who have not been in an accident or suffered an injury while playing a sport or...
Energy levels tend to ebb and flow throughout a typical workday. A cup of coffee may provide some caffeine-infused spark in the morning, but a big lunch can squash energy later in the afternoon.
Waning mental sharpness as the workday progresses can compromise productivity, making it more difficult...
Puzzles are fun and entertaining, but their benefits go beyond simple recreation. In fact, playing and solving puzzles on a regular basis can benefit adults and children in various ways.
Puzzles often stimulate problem-solving centers in the brain and can improve brain health. Researchers have...
There are so many benefits of engaging in a fitness program: injury prevention, rehabilitate injuries, improve fitness, promote recovery, enhance motivation, rejuvenate the mind and body, enjoyment of competing, & relieving stress.
Too many people get stuck on a single technique, school of...
Winnebago County Public Health provides a wide range of services for all ages, whether you are young or old.
Healthy Family Winnebago County is a free program we offer to expectant mothers and families with children birth to the age of five. Weekly home visits by family support workers offer...
