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HANABA MUNN

HANABA MUNN

Colosseum seats, bleachers, Diogenes

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
Bleachers. Where would we be without them? They are a necessary evil. They’ve been around a long time. I’m thinking of the Colosseum in Rome – not exactly what you’d call bleachers but close. Did spectators take seat cushions with them to those grand spectacles?
MARK KEYS

MARK KEYS

Look closely at open enrollment choices

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
Once again, it’s the season for football games and back-to-school activities. And if you work for a medium- size or large employer, it will soon be open enrollment season – the time of year when you can review your employee benefits and make changes as needed. What areas should you focus on?
HANABA MUNN

HANABA MUNN

The 501: Does your syndrome have an acronym?

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
Do you suffer from a syndrome? Think before you answer. How about the not-in-my-backyard syndrome? It’s doesn’t describe a medical condition (first definition) but rather refers to a “characteristic combination of opinion, emotions or behavior.” Some syndromes acquire acronyms.
A2015graduateofWellington High School, Sydney Jones serves as a digital storyteller at Church in Action, affiliated with Reliant Mission, in Darmstadt, Germany. The daughter of Joe and Shillalie Jones,shepreviouslyobtained her bachelor’s degree in mass communications with a minor in music from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Okla. Courtesy Photo

A2015graduateofWellington High School, Sydney Jones serves as a digital storyteller at Church in Action, affiliated with Reliant Mission, in Darmstadt, Germany. The daughter of Joe and Shillalie Jones,shepreviouslyobtained her bachelor’s degree in mass communications with a minor in music from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Okla. Courtesy Photo

Learning to love your story as it unfolds

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
Special to The Sun WELLINGTON–“Ifyou would’ve told me a year and a half ago, I finally would’ve made it to Germany, I probably wouldn’t have believed you,”said Sydney Jones. Jones’ plan was to leave in May 2020 to work for Church in Action in Germany as a digital storyteller and photographer.
DAREN OVERMILLER

DAREN OVERMILLER

Is your child’s backpack causing pain?

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
Back pain is very common among American adults, but a new and troubling trend is developing. Children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and one contributing factor is overly heavy backpacks. In fact, the U.S.
MARK KEYS

MARK KEYS

Financial Focus Are you properly insured?

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
You probably won’t see it on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And it is indeed important to be aware of the importance of life insurance. Are you adequately insured? Many people aren’t.
FRED HARDWICKE

FRED HARDWICKE

A Choice

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
I was eight and on the long walk home from school. I was very short with very short hair. A tall, thin and smoking “hippie” caught up to me. “Hey, man, you wanna smoke some marijuana?” he asked. “It’ll make you feel real good!” I declined, thinking it was some sort of brand name for a cigarette.
HANABA MUNN

HANABA MUNN

The 501:

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
If you can’t say somethin’ twice, don’t say nothin’ at all. That’s my latest motto, coined for us hearing-impaired. For everyone else, it’s a directive. Language just magically gets clearer and understandable the second time someone says something.
MARK KEYS

MARK KEYS

Should you own bonds when interest rates rise?

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
As you know, the stock market has attracted a lot of attention – and for good reason, as we’ve seen considerable volatility almost from the beginning of the year. But if you own bonds, or bondbased mutual funds, you might also have some concerns.
DAREN OVERMILLER

DAREN OVERMILLER

All about sciatica

News Staff
Friday, August 19, 2022
As a chiropractor, I am asked about sciatica several times a week. The questions usually involve if I treat it, what it is, what causes it and how long will take to get rid of it.
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