Summertime Pool Safety: Five Quick Tips

It’s about that time: the summer is here, and along with it come the excruciatingly hot and humid temperatures of South Georgia.  For those that are familiar with these brutal months, two options present surefire ways to beat the heat of local summers: stay inside, or find a nice refreshing pool to cool yourself off. The water is always a wonderful alternative, and many will … Continue reading Summertime Pool Safety: Five Quick Tips

SRTC Approved to Expand Registered Nursing Program

To address a critical need for healthcare workers, the Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) will expand its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program to the SRTC Moultrie and Tifton locations in a move that could eventually double the number of nursing graduates the school produces annually. The first cohorts will begin in 2017; pending approval from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing … Continue reading SRTC Approved to Expand Registered Nursing Program

Super Bowl 2016 Do’s and Don’ts

DO opt for salsa as opposed to con queso dips which are extremely rich and high in fat and calories. There are about four calories in one tablespoon of salsa and about 45 calories in the same amount of cheese dip. Dip with caution… DON’T forget to consider the calories in your booze.  The average length of the Super Bowl broadcast over the past two … Continue reading Super Bowl 2016 Do’s and Don’ts

The Calming Stitch of Stuart MacIver

When Stuart MacIver was a child, he came down with a case of poison ivy.  His mother’s prescribed remedy for his itching would turn into what would become a lifelong love for him. “Naturally, when you have poison ivy, you itch,” Mr. MacIver says.  “My mother needed a way to keep me from scratching.  So, one day, she asked me if I would be interested … Continue reading The Calming Stitch of Stuart MacIver

No Casual Commitment

Sixty years is a long time for anything, but now more than ever, sixty years of marriage is an incredible feat reserved for the extraordinary. The still vibrant and charming Jake (88) and Dorothy Parker (78) just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in November, and their story is extraordinary, indeed. Born in 1927 and 1937, theirs is a story of perseverance and progressive love. The … Continue reading No Casual Commitment