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It is hard to imagine the effect that Covid-19 has had on our residents in Long Term Care Facilities, as being without family contact can cause unexpected changes in long term care residents. Hopefully, with the Covid-19 vaccine, we will be able to resume visitations with our loved ones soon.

Understanding colic The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that colic occurs when an otherwise healthy baby cries or fusses frequently for no apparent reason. All babies cry and fuss, and it’s important that parents do not misinterpret normal crying and fussing as colic.

It’s official: I have the fever. No, not THAT fever. I’m talking about spring fever. I’m no weather expert like that tornado chasing guy on television, but I’m smart enough to know that we’ll likely have more cold weather between now and the end of April. Mama always called it “the Easter spell.

Pictured left to right: Ayo Jones of Shawnee — Business and Education Division; Bethany Randall of Tecumseh — Language Arts and Humanities Division; Sierra Springer of Shawnee — Health Sciences Division; and Michael Adair of Ft. Gibson — STEM Division.

Makes 16 waffles 1/2 cup warm water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 cups whole milk 2 large eggs 1/2...

Five outstanding Seminole State College students were recently honored for the month of February. Each academic division selected one student to honor based on work ethic, academic standing and campus involvement.

Although recent subzero temperatures put the big chill on the human population, the insect population fared better.

Sports Come spring, various sports fill up afternoon and weekend schedules. Whether these are professional sports or youth sports leagues, the games can be a great way to spend time outdoors in the fresh, suddenly warmer air.

Eating healthy foods is obviously a key factor in the development of children’s strong bones, muscles and teeth. However, those nutritional needs are still present for older adults.

While traversing the nation’s highways, drivers may not realize they are in the company of people who help keep the country’s economy flowing smoothly. The various trucks seen on the roadway are crucial economic components, as are the drivers who toil hours on end behind the wheel.