With everyone living longer, healthier lives these days we often quote that old cliché that “age is just a number.” That bit of wisdom is quickly becoming a way of life for many seniors and George Beals Schaller provides a shining example.

Mr. Schaller is a German-born (Berlin, Germany) American mammalogist, biologist, conservationist, and author. His complete résumé runs about six pages long and is recognized by many as the world’s preeminent field biologist, studying wildlife throughout Africa, Asia and South America. He has published countless books and articles dealing with wildlife conservation, and is particularly recognized for his studies of the Mountain Gorilla.… Read More

I first heard about skijoring a few years ago. My friend Stevie’s dog Baxter is the kind of dog who loves to run and be out in the snow, and Stevie’s friend wanted to try skijoring. She asked if she could begin with Baxter. Now I never heard how it went – I don’t get to see my friend as often as I’d like – and the idea of skijoring slipped to the back of my mind for a while.

With winter its way; it’s always a fun time of year for outdoor activities with your dogs, and, while thinking about the different things people do, skijoring came to mind again.… Read More

A Lebanon Local Supports Families Through Adoption

They call it the Triad Group, and think of a three-legged stool. The evolving group consists of about a dozen people, all with some connection to one of the three facets of adoption, whether as birth parent, adoptive parent, or adoptee. Co-founder Judith Bush says support groups usually aim at one, or possibly two, of these facets. “I’ve always wanted a triad group, but I bet you could look and not find one in the whole country,” she says. Titia Ellis of South Pomfret was also enthusiastic about connecting the triad, and helped found the group.… Read More

Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is a goal of many who enter the Boy Scouts, but one not easily attained. According to the National Eagle Scout Association, only about five percent of those in the Boy Scouts achieve the Eagle Scout designation. Along with amassing various merit badges to become an Eagle Scout, candidates must complete a service requirement to achieve that status.

Lebanon resident Justin Rogers recently was awarded the honor of becoming an Eagle Scout, and in achieving the honor, Justin helped students and teachers at the Mt. Lebanon Elementary School by performing his service work component at that school.… Read More