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Body Yard work can be daunting...if you look at it as needing to be tackled all at once. I've been in my home in Goddard for more than 20 years now, and during that time a lot of physical labor – mostly mine – went into enhancing my yard after the house was built.

Body From the Editor’s Files You have to be able to laugh at yourself...and when you couple that with big doses of humility, you're in for an interesting day. I guess I had one of those days this past Friday, all brought on by some random acts of poor judgment on my part.

Body Dear Citizens of Clearwater, I am writing on behalf of Officer Scott Hollingsworth's family and the entire Clearwater Police Department to express our deepest gratitude for your overwhelming support during this difficult time.

Body Random Thoughts Most days, I don't need a reminder that I'm on the wrong side of 50. My pill organizer is a ready reminder that I see as part of my morning routine and again right before I go to bed.

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how is it covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if I need to be tested.

Body There are fewer than 2 million farms in the United States according to the USDA Census of Agriculture released last month, down from a peak of just under 7 million in the early 1930s.

Body Dear Savvy Senior, What types of funeral benefits are available to old veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s.

Body Driving out to St. Rose last Friday for John Hillman's funeral was a lot like pulling in to one of his auctions.

Body Random Thoughts At the beginning of last week, NFL star center Jason Kelce held a press conference to announce his retirement from football. The announcement itself was not really a surprise.

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance programs to help seniors with their medication costs? I recently enrolled in a Medicare drug plan, but I take some expensive medications that have high out-ofpocket costs and need some help.