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Taunts often hurt for life

In mid-April, the California State Senate passed a bill prohibiting the words "mentally retarded" from being used in any of its laws. The new...

Couple raised four children with disabilities

At one time, doctors said the Mohns of Fargo, North Dakota, would be unable to have children. But eventually, they ended up adopting two...

One Amazing Rock Band

If you haven't heard, FLAME is one hot upstate New York rock band. Besides averaging 90 paid performances annually throughout the U.S. and Europe,...

Work Injury Disability

On July 12, 2007, Ralph Rekemeyer accidentally tumbled from high up a ladder to the ground while cleaning windows. His life changed instantly. Rekemeyer...

Ron Davis, a lightning rod (Part Two)

In a recent column, I featured 66-year-old Ron Davis, the founder of Davis Dyslexia Association International. In that column, you learned a doctor had...

Low Vision Center Omaha

The Weigel Williamson Center for Visual Rehabilitation in Omaha, Nebraska, is a leading medical facility serving people with 'low vision,' i.e., people who have...

Caring for Alzheimer’s Relative

Though she doesn't have Alzheimer's disease, 57-year-old school teacher 'Susie' of Cincinnati, Ohio, certainly knows its ins and outs. She cared for her ex-mother-in-law for a number of years.

Team Hoyt Part 2

As mentioned in a recent column, 'Team Hoyt' consists of 66-year-old Dick Hoyt and his 44-year-old son Rick Hoyt, and together they have competed in hundreds of marathons and other athletic events throughout America over the last 26 years.

2018 Lexus GX570 remains luxurious SUV

Roseville, CA,- What most drivers will like about the 2018 Lexus LX570 is the combination of gracious around-town capability and its ability to go off-road in rugged winter conditions

Kia Forte remains a good bargain

Roseville, CA- Kia continues to improve its brand up and down its lineup. There's not a bad vehicle in the bunch.

๐Ÿ’ซ Business Spotlight

Paul Black’s Window Cleaning serving Roseville and South Placer County for...

Paul Blackโ€™s Window Cleaning Inc. has been serving Placer Countyโ€™s commercial and residential window cleaning needs since 1990.

Welcome to the Brighter Side

Mahany Park in Roseville, meeting the needs of an active community

Roseville, Calif.- Mahany Park in Roseville is more than a park, much more. Located in west Roseville on the corner of Pleasant Grove Blvd. and Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., it is an active community hub 365 days per year.