June 2024

Local group takes grief one step at a time

Grief: If you haven’t experienced it, you will.Like death and taxes, grief will likely be a part of everyone’s life, whether it be over the loss of a loved one or a lifestyle through divorce or retirement.Karen Kavan facilitates a grief support group, first held at Green Larsen funeral home and now at Backus Community Center.“It is free and open to anyone on a grief journey,” Kavan said, adding that it also helps her through her journey.She started her journey when her son Paul, 39, unexpectedly died peacefully in his sleep from an undiagnosed heart condition July 28, 2022.

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Birchdale teacher receives DSA

Lois Lewis will be among former students, colleagues and friends to celebrate her recognition as one of two recipients of the 2024 AAFCS Distinguished Service Award.The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences recognized her at the AAFCS national conference in Minneapolis.

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Insurance cards

Question: I have a question pertaining to insurance cards being shown during a traffic stop, in regards to commercial/business or fleet vehicles.

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