A Call For Compassion

  September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, understanding and compassion about suicide and its prevention. The goal is to educate the public about the signs of suicidal behavior, and what the known leading …

  In basketball, “pivoting” is the primary role that allows players to maintain their position while looking for opportunities to advance the play. When a player receives the ball and finds themselves surrounded by defenders, they must quickly assess their …

  A few weeks ago, we heard that West Nile Virus was found in mosquitos in our area, now EEE is all over the news! Not only is this disease in the NEK but in the broader New England region, …

FALL ISN’T BAD AT ALL As summer fades and the crispness of fall increases with each turning leaf, here in the NEK it’s a mixture of emotions. We transition from sunny days to cooler mornings and darker nights, which can …

  Doesn’t fall feel like a fresh start? Seeing the kids returning to school and the start of a new year makes us nostalgic to want a fresh start too! With the fresh start season here, we all have different …

  What is wellness? According to dictionary.com it’s a noun: “the quality or state of being healthy in body and mind, especially as the result of deliberate effort.” The root word of wellness, “well,” meaning: “in good health.” While “wellness,” …