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Ol’ Doc Reminisces

Part V: Healing touch Currently, I have some concerns about at least some of the young Chiropractors expressing opinions for which they are not qualified, concerning scientific medicine. Particularly disturbing is the criticism of childhood immunization.

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Local View from 4 Foot 2

This season of friend, family, and community gatherings is in full swing. I have many childhood memories of a warm home full of extended family with aromas of tasty home cooking. When I go down memory lane I am impressed to think of having twenty to thirty people in my parents home. Everything seems larger when you are a little kid. It was such a blessing having multiple generations under our roof and their stories which created more memories are priceless. Looking back I can see inclusion being at the heart of our family holidays. My family members communicated with our older generation about their needs for transportation, times they needed to be home by, or their hauling needs. We made sure the driveway and parking spots were shoveled and clean, offering to valet park cars, and offering a strong arm to lean on when walking into our home. There was always a cool bedroom or basement to escape to when the festivities became too overwhelming or you simply became overheated from all the baking and warm food. There was something for everyone: food, laughter, peace, presents, more food, games, conversations, football, desserts, and quiet love around it all.

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A Taste of Lake County

I recently brought this cake to church for coffee fellowship & there were requests to print it in this column so here it is! Ingredients: - 1 ½ cups boiling water - 1 cup quick oatmeal - 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine, softened - 1 cup white sugar - 1 cup brown sugar Instructions: In medium sized bowl pour boiling water over quick oatmeal. Let stand 15-20 minutes.

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Thank You

Thank you for a great start to the 2022-2023 winter trail season! This photo is out on the Erkki Harju ski trail in Two Harbors from last week. The trail groomers time The volunteers’ hard labor The members’ dedication The donators’ generosity And everyone who helps to make the trails possible are all very appreciated.

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Health & Wellness

Physical Therapy In practice Physical Therapy, as described in a previous article, entails movement to restore lost function. In practice, this can look as varied as the patient and his/her injury.

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Inspiration Station

Wrapped in Tradition I believe special traditions are what makes the holiday season so exciting each year. One of the staples of many holiday decorating traditions are Christmas Trees.

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Talking addiction during the holidays

The holidays are right around the corner, which means more time spent with family and friends. It is important to recognize ways to keep each other healthy, considering celebrations may be accompanied with alcohol and substances. Sheila Specker, MD, with the University of Minnesota Medical School, talks about the impact that the holidays can have on people with addictions.

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Random Strangers

I'm pleased to introduce Jonee Vance and Mike Gareri who were out walking their dogs on the Two Harbors Ski Trail this autumn. They have recently moved to the area from Duluth and appeared to be having a good day on the trail. The Two Harbors Ski Trail Club was doing Trail maintenance getting the Ski Trail and the Bigfoot Snowshoe Trail ready for winter use.

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Feeder Watchers Needed for Two Harbors Christmas Bird Count this Sunday

The Two Harbors Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2022, and feeder watchers are needed for this year’s efforts. The count is part of a continent-wide winter bird monitoring program organized and conducted by citizen science volunteers. Each CBC follows a standardized protocol, with a count circle 15 miles in diameter and counting conducted during one 24-hour period during the holiday season. The center of the Two Harbors CBC is actually in Larsmont, and the circle extends up the shore to about Stewart River, down the shore to Stoney Point, and north to the Big Rock/Drummond Line area.

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