Should I Improve My Exercise Routine?

   One of the perks of buying a Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare supplemental policy, besides the insurer helping pay my medical bills, is a quarterly magazine that has articles on how to promote better health and a longer life, namely by we, older folks, behaving in a proper and recommended manner.

    The Spring 2017 issue has an article entitled "6 Ways to Spice Up Your Exercise Routine". Well, the title piqued my interest since my routine is pretty much walking a couple of miles in a circle and adding an occasional weight-resistance exercise like lifting the 15-pound dumb bells in my office. When I do lift those weights, I first have to blow the dust off them.

Standing for Something-- The Purpose & Role of Newspapers

   A little over two years ago this newspaper completed its 30^th year in business, the first issue being a four-page newsletter published on Jan. 17, 1985. I acknowledged this accomplishment of longevity with a front-page article that included a photo of my wife Dawn and I standing next to the Fowlerville News & Views sign in the front yard of our office.

    As a result of that article, we received a number of congratulatory messages and, after a few days, figured that would be the extent of the celebration. However, we were further honored at a Fowlerville Village Council meeting during which a State of Michigan Special Tribute was presented to us by State Senator Joe Hune, State Representative Hank Vaupel, and former State Representative Cindy Denby—all of whom were in attendance. In addition, members of the village council took turns offering their congratulations.