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Cloie Sandlin, Editor in Chief

Registering for the vaccine is like trying to win the lottery

Feb 22, 2021 01:58PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

After researching COVID-19 vaccine information for this month’s cover story, I got my first taste of how CONFUSING this process can be for those who are eligible.

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Strive for love in its highest form

Jan 25, 2021 02:54PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

When it comes to love, I submit to the Greeks, who had eight different words for love.

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You mean, 2020 isn’t over yet?

Dec 22, 2020 10:10AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

This year made us realize that stopping to smell the roses is something we should do more often.

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a very COVID Christmas

A very COVID Christmas

Nov 23, 2020 10:56AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Although this year didn’t go the way any of us had hoped it would, it’s important to celebrate all the good things that happened.

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Every day is Veterans Day. Parade not required.

Oct 26, 2020 11:43AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Even though both holidays will look a little different this year—no parades or big events—it’s important to tell our local veterans how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice.

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Cover story elicits emotional outcry from readers

Oct 01, 2020 01:11PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Last month’s cover story about the isolation of residents in long-term care facilities really pulled at some heartstrings.

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The year without grandparents

Aug 31, 2020 01:46PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

Disclaimer: If the first part of this column sounds familiar, it’s because it was originally published in last year’s September issue. Aside...

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The year without a BeaconFest

Aug 04, 2020 10:51AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

2020 was going to be a great year—not just for me personally, but for the BEACON as well. We were gearing up for our biggest BeaconFest seni...

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Have you experienced window visits?

Jun 30, 2020 09:45AM ● By Cloie Sandlin

From Zoom to window visits, seniors have gotten creative during quarantine Despite the relatively low number of cases of infection on the We...

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There’s nothing like the smell of newsprint in the morning!

Jun 01, 2020 03:50PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

It's so good to be back in print! In case you missed my column last month: When we sent our April issue to press back in March, there were m...

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