Comic characters are often used as models for toys, because they are already favorites of children. One group of toys was based on children’s books by Palmer Cox (1840-1924), an author who was born in Quebec, Canada, and lived in Panama and San Francisco as a railroad contractor and ...

September is one of my favorite times of year. Autumn is just around the corner. I love the cool crisp air, the falling of leaves, and the changing of colors. It makes for a magical time before the blitz of winter’s arrival. As we begin the last quarter of the year, it’s a time to ponder ...

Rec Center Fitness Center and two racquetball courts are open! All other portions of the building remain closed until sometime in September. Hours are Monday through Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional hours will be added when the rest of the ...

Research shows that falls are the leading cause of home injury and related deaths in America. On average, nearly 5.1 million Americans are injured each year from falls in and around the home. Older adults are at the greatest risk of suffering from a fall and with nearly 5,000 adults over the ...

Nations, like people, have special parties and observances to celebrate birthdays and other successes. In 1876, the United States celebrated its 100th birthday with the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia. It started on May 10 of that year. The exhibition celebrated the signing of the ...

I recently enjoyed these new releases and think you might, too! Let’s start with fiction. The Altmans are having a rough week: Dan is struggling to find inspiration in his third year as a writer on a hit TV show, Jen can’t admit to herself that she has a problem with alcohol, ...