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Carl Hendrickson

Carl Hendrickson, Columnist

Carl Hendrickson is a former state legislator who writes "Healthy Living" columns for The Call about how seniors can live their best lives. A highlight of his columns has been his recounting of what it was like to skydive from a plane at age 70, or encouraging readers to write their memoir like he did.

All content by Carl Hendrickson
Community newspapers are essential to local businesses, politics, connecting community

Community newspapers are essential to local businesses, politics, connecting community

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
March 21, 2024

Defeating the doldrums of winter

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
February 21, 2024
Healthy Living: Becoming a better communicator

Healthy Living: Becoming a better communicator

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
January 26, 2024
Give the gift of advice this Christmas

Give the gift of advice this Christmas

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
December 15, 2023
Thanksgiving: The loneliness holiday

Thanksgiving: The loneliness holiday

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
November 22, 2023
Remembering our first inalienable right

Remembering our first inalienable right

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
October 27, 2023
Healthy Living: Remembering the ‘cruelest’ month

Healthy Living: Remembering the ‘cruelest’ month

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
September 28, 2023
Healthy Living: We’re all living on borrowed time

Healthy Living: We’re all living on borrowed time

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
August 31, 2023
How is your Political Awareness?

How is your Political Awareness?

By Carl Hendrickson, For The Call
July 27, 2023

Life lessons not taught in the classroom

By Carl Hendrickson, For The Call
June 26, 2023
A time to celebrate mothers’ lessons

A time to celebrate mothers’ lessons

By Carl Hendrickson, For The Call
May 26, 2023
Reading is a wonderful past time

Reading is a wonderful past time

By Carl Hendrickson, For The Call
April 27, 2023
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
September is self-improvement month

September is self-improvement month

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
September 21, 2022
Creating your personal wellness plan

Creating your personal wellness plan

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
August 26, 2022
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
Overcoming a fear of public speaking

Overcoming a fear of public speaking

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
June 25, 2022
The true measure of a successful life

The true measure of a successful life

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
May 28, 2022
Laughter is some of the best medicine

Laughter is some of the best medicine

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
April 27, 2022
March Madness in Nenana, Alaska

March Madness in Nenana, Alaska

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
March 31, 2022
Establish goals in these four categories

Establish goals in these four categories

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
February 25, 2022
Give the gift of effective communication

Give the gift of effective communication

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
December 12, 2021
A cancer survivor’s journey

A cancer survivor’s journey

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
November 29, 2021
The birth of the American republic

The birth of the American republic

By Carl Hendrickson, Healthy Living
October 3, 2021
My great adventure by sea and train

My great adventure by sea and train

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
July 23, 2021
Here’s celebrating effective communication

Here’s celebrating effective communication

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
June 24, 2021
This is the time to remember fallen heroes

This is the time to remember fallen heroes

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
May 30, 2021
Ask yourself: How is your garden growing?

Ask yourself: How is your garden growing?

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
April 30, 2021
Incoming second-grader Aubrey Nicholson, first-grader Makenna Kessler and second-grader Moussa Moftin read their brand new books-together at the Bring Me a Book event in 2018.

Reading is a lifelong adventure; so is writing

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
April 1, 2021
‘Glory of Missouri’ lives on in past students

‘Glory of Missouri’ lives on in past students

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
February 24, 2021
A new year is the time to create your legacy

A new year is the time to create your legacy

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
January 29, 2021
Santa Ted at Christmas in Crestwood in 2018.

A true Christmas gift is giving all year round

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
December 11, 2020
Thanks and giving during an uncertain time

Thanks and giving during an uncertain time

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
November 24, 2020
Lessons learned in one-room schoolhouse

Lessons learned in one-room schoolhouse

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
September 24, 2020
History shows one vote makes a difference

History shows one vote makes a difference

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
August 28, 2020
In July, reflect on a course of human events

In July, reflect on a course of human events

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
July 23, 2020
Old adage still has truth: Father knows best

Old adage still has truth: Father knows best

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
June 26, 2020
Graduates, step outside your comfort zones

Graduates, step outside your comfort zones

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
May 26, 2020
From 2017: Hundreds of children flocked to Canaan Baptist Church in Oakville on Saturday for the church’s annual Egg Drop, as thousands of Easter eggs were dropped from a helicopter for children to collect. Besides eggs, the event featured games, bounce houses and food trucks. Above, Jenna Brinkman collects her eggs. Photo by Bill Milligan.

Healthy Living: Despite coronavirus and social distancing, spring fun continues

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
April 17, 2020
Love can be eternal, but comes without guarantee

Love can be eternal, but comes without guarantee

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
February 13, 2020
‘Healthy living’ is not just about our physical fitness

‘Healthy living’ is not just about our physical fitness

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call
October 31, 2019
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Columnist’s sage advice stands test of time

By Carl Hendrickson
August 9, 2017
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Pass along to future generations ‘the fourth R’

By Carl Hendrickson
July 12, 2017
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Toastmasters can aid your public-speaking skills

By Carl Hendrickson
April 12, 2017
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Time to return to old-fashioned art of conversing

By Carl Hendrickson
March 8, 2017
Give your family a perfect gift — your story

Give your family ‘a perfect gift’ — your story

By Carl Hendrickson
January 11, 2017

Conduct a ‘reality check’ this Thanksgiving

By Carl Hendrickson
November 9, 2016
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One person truly can make a difference

By Carl Hendrickson
October 12, 2016
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Another View: Never forget sacrifices our heroes made

By Carl Hendrickson
September 7, 2016

Seniors can celebrate their lasting legacy

By Carl Hendrickson
August 10, 2016
The Hendricksons

Columnist offers sage advice on marriage

By Carl Hendrickson
June 15, 2016
Columnist offers a ticket to immortality

Columnist offers a ticket to immortality

By Carl Hendrickson
April 13, 2016
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Age just a number; follow your dreams

By Carl Hendrickson
March 9, 2016

Legislators prioritize political initiatives as second legislative session looms

By Carl Hendrickson
December 31, 1969

Political hopefuls already raising money for next year’s elections

By Carl Hendrickson
December 31, 1969

South county legislators divided over judge’s concealed weapons decision

By Carl Hendrickson
December 31, 1969

Holden doesn’t get what he wanted from state Legislature

By Carl Hendrickson
December 31, 1969
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