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Getting farther away from the period when air conditioning was not common is getting harder to remember how we coped. I wonder if we had better sweat glands that provided our bodies with a type … more

By Roger Stanley | 8/28/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the August 1924 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. The August 1923 volume is misplaced so Out of the past is 99 years instead of a century ago. FOR … more

By Callie Baber | 8/28/23

Employers can break barriers

Employment is essential for individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve independence and live a fulfilling life. However, adults with developmental disabilities face barriers to … more

By Jonothan Burns | 8/28/23

A neighbor is more than proximity

Recently, I came across a study I found to be fairly sad. Although I don’t know the exact number, this study found a majority of Americans don’t know their neighbors. Another study … more

By Troy Horne | 8/28/23

The Burlington shortcut

When Harley, a good Paris friend of mine, set his GPS for Burlington, Colo., he drove with confidence it would deliver him there. Burlington is on I-70, which should have been a simple geographic … more

By Allen Englebright | 8/28/23

Food preservation dates to prehistory

It’s the last week of August and home gardeners are busy pickling, canning, freezing and drying this year’s production to store and enjoy later — all in time for September as … more

By Terry Sullivan | 8/27/23

Don’t skip breakfast

Schools are back in session and in the rush between sleeping as late as possible and getting to school on time, breakfast is too often overlooked. Skipping breakfast is a bad idea. According to … more

By Mary Liz Wright | 8/20/23

Longing for some energy

Rosie and I have been visited by great grandkids this summer, and we have sure enjoyed watching them. One time was at our family reunion, and we have an 11-year-old staying with us for a couple … more

By Roger Stanley | 8/20/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the August 1924 issue of the Paris Beacon-News. The July 1923 volume is misplaced so Out of the Past is 99 years instead of a century. RUM RUNNERS … more

By Callie Baber | 8/20/23

The great monarch migration is approaching

It’s mid-August and monarch populations are peaking. Those beloved butterflies with orange and black stripes and white dots on their wings seem to dart in random paths through the air. … more

By Terry Sullivan | 8/20/23

Depending on a father’s love

A feature of the churches I serve is the public sharing of joys and concerns on Sunday mornings. This gives those in attendance a chance to publicly share their blessings and needs. It … more

By Troy Horne | 8/20/23

Tales from the boat

Some guys are born to be hunters and fishermen. I never had those genes in my DNA makeup. Consequently, I’ve never been on many small boat rides. Never water-skied. Never fished … more

By Allen Englebright | 8/20/23

What have you done for me lately?

Each year at the Edgar County Fair, candidates for Miss Edgar County are required to give a speech. This year, one of the candidates encouraged those in attendance to volunteer. She … more

By Troy Horne | 8/17/23

Auto mirrors serve a purpose

Mirrors are on cars and trucks for a reason. Actually, a very valid reason. They help you avoid accidents. It aggravates me to ride with drivers who turn their heads to look rearward … more

By Allen Englbright | 8/17/23

Eyeglasses are a struggle

I need glasses to read with unless I am transferring information on a sheet of paper to the computer screen. I usually type the stuff I write with size 14 lettering. If I am in the mode of … more

By Roger Stanley | 8/15/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the August 1924 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. The July 1923 volume is misplaced so Out of the Past is 99 years instead of a century. TRAFFIC … more

By Callie Baber | 8/12/23

Take a break from caregiving

Being a caregiver for a loved one who has developmental and intellectual disabilities can be rewarding, but it can also be incredibly challenging. Caregivers often find themselves juggling a … more

By Jonathan Burns | 8/12/23

LK-99 disappointment proves science is self-correcting, values truth above all else

The past couple weeks were a wild ride in materials science and thermodynamics. It was the equivalent of an 1849 Gold Rush for science with announcements followed by excitement. Sadly, on … more

By Terry Sullivan | 8/12/23

Addiction is a chronic disease

Addiction is a chronic disease affecting millions of individuals around the world. It is characterized by a compulsive and uncontrollable need to use drugs or engage in a behavior despite the … more

By Jonathon Burns | 8/5/23

Out of the Past

Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the July 1924 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. The July 1923 volume is misplaced so Out of the Past is 99 years instead of a century ago. MAYOR TO … more

By Callie Baber | 8/5/23