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We cut through the clutter and confusion of medicare for you
If you’re on Medicare, the best word to describe your status in September might have been, “bombarded.” You probably received a huge influx of telephone calls, mail and email about your Medicare options for the Annual Election Period, happening Friday, October 15, until Tuesday, December 7. Turn on the television and your favorite and...
Read MoreThe Starving Chef Recipe: Chocolate Chip Muffin Bread
If you love muffins, then you are going to love muffin bread. It’s my favorite muffin batter, baked into a sliceable loaf. Another bonus point? You only need one bowl to make it. Chocolate Chip Muffin Bread Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 1 hourMakes: 6-8 servings Ingredients 2 c flour¾ c sugar½ t baking powder½ t...
Read MoreNow is the time for a furnace clean and check from S&S Heating, Cooling and Sheet Metal
Most of us are not ready to turn the page on summer yet, but fall favorites such as football, clambakes and campfires help ease the transition. It’s what comes after fall, however, that we need to prepare for. “Because of supply chain issues, if you need a new furnace to keep you warm this winter, the sooner you buy one the...
Read MoreMeet the Artist: Kimberly Chapman
Local sculptor Kimberly Chapman is an expert at finding the beauty in dark, painful topics, bringing the subject matter to light in a uniquely striking way. Her work tells a painfully vivid tale about the historical mistreatment of humanity and what is left behind after terrible things happen. “I don’t choose to make the sculptures. There...
Read MoreFall is the ideal time to replace your roof and protect your home from the icy grip of winter
If you’ve waited all spring and summer to think about replacing your roof, I have good news: Fall is the ideal time to replace your roof. The summer rush is over yet there are still plenty of daylight hours so workers can start early and stay late. Plus, no one has to worry about spring rains or scorching summer heat interrupting progress...
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