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This month, Lake County’s Health, Wellness & Seniors is celebrating the gift of local art. On the cover and the table of contents page, Lake County artist Julie Christopher shares her charming interpretation of winter and its holidays. Below, Charlo High School student Paije Bauer shares an emotional hug full of mutual grief and love, sharing the message of hope after tragedy.
WINTER 2015, Volume 1, Issue 2
Table of
contents Northern Lights Are you vitamin A deficient this winter
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New Medicare Options Lake County residents have new choices
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Natural Medicine Naturopaths and AMVETS team up Ah Nuts Nuts show to reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes Recipes Lake County cooks share their favorites
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Advertisers Directory of supporting companies
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Now here’s a gift for you. Look on page 31 to find a beautiful mini overview about rice paper painting from a retired teacher whose second career as an artist has taken her around the world. Go Grizette. Vince Lovato, Publisher
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