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South St. Louis County News

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How is your Political Awareness?

How is your Political Awareness?

By Carl Hendrickson, For The Call July 27, 2023

I am sure each reader has heard the story of Rip Van Winkle. He goes to the hills to hunt squirrels with his rifle and dog. In the hills Rip comes across a band of funny-looking men with a keg of liquor....

Life lessons not taught in the classroom

By Carl Hendrickson, For The Call June 26, 2023

Two of our grandchildren recently graduated from high school. One last month and the other earlier this month. They have learned a lot and will learn more as each goes to college in the fall. But there...

Aberdeen resident celebrates 102nd trip around the sun

May 28, 2023

Aberdeen Village resident Gene Beatty marked his 102nd trip around the sun Wednesday, March 1, with a 102nd birthday celebration at Aberdeen Village in Kirkwood. Beatty, who is an independent living...

A time to celebrate mothers’ lessons

A time to celebrate mothers’ lessons

By Carl Hendrickson, For The Call May 26, 2023

My mother was a pioneer. Not what you usually think of a woman leaving the comforts of a home on the eastern seaboard and traveling westward in a covered wagon. No, my mother set sail from the western...

Beth Templin gives advice to Cindi Templin during the latters physical therapy session on the ActiveStep at HouseFit in December 2018.

HouseFit, SAJE Senior Ministry partner for ‘ExerMoves’

May 25, 2023

SAJE Senior Ministry and HouseFit are partnering for a unique six-month exercise class. The program, "ExerMoves," is a community exercise program for older adults for the purpose of helping seniors...

Reading is a wonderful past time

Reading is a wonderful past time

By Carl Hendrickson, For The Call April 27, 2023

The month of April is often considered that dreadful “income tax month.” It does not matter whether you do your own taxes, have a friend or relative do them or use a professional tax preparer.  But...

What is the role of an elected official

What is the role of an elected official

By Carl Hendrickson, For The Call November 29, 2022

Election Day has come and gone. No more candidate commercials. No more mailings, telephone calls or knocks on the door. Those we elected will serve us for two, four or six years. I am sure we are...

September is self-improvement month

September is self-improvement month

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call September 21, 2022

September – one grandchild is in college and four are in high school. Each is stepping outside their comfort zone and learning new and useful information and is continually improving oneself.  It...

Creating your personal wellness plan

Creating your personal wellness plan

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call August 26, 2022

August is “Wellness Month.” It is the month in which one should prepare a personal wellness plan and, if one has a plan, to review it for needed modifications. A wellness plan can help you to live...

It may be time for a midyear reboot

It may be time for a midyear reboot

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call July 19, 2022

July – the year is more than one-half over. It is time to consider whether your life needs rebooting. Time to consider whether you need change.  You reboot your computer to help keep it running...

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