Editor’s Note

Happy New Year?

Joey Thomas

You know, some believe this is the original first month of the year? Makes since, Octa means eight, Decaten. Also, the Spring Equinox seems logical to bounce the new year off just right, doesn’t it?

Either way, it is nice to feel the warmer weather take hold, to see the color of budding flowers, smell their evolving aromas upon the breeze. To run under the sun for awhile.

We hope this season meets You with rejuvinating energy and that all of Your’s are more than well!

Read on to find our offerings of local community news, Hannah Roger’s Buzz on Food, Leigh Keller’s tips on a life well lived, Sandy and Nelson Barnett’s tasty recipes, Randy Chlapecka’s agricultural wisdom, Caroline Beauchamp’s Medicare, Medicaid, and Insurance knowledge, as well as, Michelle Foshee’s Provider Spotlight, and Dr. Terrell Tebbetts in depth Book Reviews!

My next novel (TRIPPING NEVADA; a psychological thriller), will be released May 1, with preorders soon available at Amazon.com & BarnesandNoble.com can find my first two there, Ebook and paperback for those of you who still love the smell and feel of a good book. If you are inclined and enjoy, as I hope You do, leave a review and I’ll keep You updated on the next release. I plan to release one every May 1, until Hollywood woos me and has other ideas. N

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Stephen Ko to our team! Dr. Ko uses state-of-the-art technology to provide radiation therapy services for cancer treatment. Radiation therapy is one of many cancer treatment options. Dr. Ko works with individual patients to plan the best course of treatment depending on the type of cancer, stage of the disease, and overall health of the patient.

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