Archive for March, 2020

  • Shutting Down the Energy ‘Thieves” in your Home Shutting Down the Energy ‘Thieves” in your Home

    By Steve Groner Community Economics Educator University of Illinois Extension On the hunt for another $100.00 (per year) to stretch your budget? One study found a surprising number of “Always On” electrical devices in our homes: Coffee makers and other small appliances with built-in cl...

  • Marching into March by Walking Laps at CASI Marching into March by Walking Laps at CASI

    By Laura L. Kopp, MS CASI President/CEO Every week, I am blessed by the smile and good cheer of one of our members. Some are here for exercise. Others are here for support. But nevertheless, they are all here for something they feel will make them happier or healthier. One member, in particular,...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER PUBLISHER’S CORNER

    By Eloise Graham March, the Transition Month Have you ever thought about March being the transition from cold bleak winter to bright flowery spring? When I was in grade school, we always talked about March coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. As Google puts it: “March comes in ...

  • It Was March 1920... It Was March 1920…

    By Eloise Graham What happened in March a century ago? March 1, Austria becomes a kingdom again, under Admiral Nikolaus Horthy. March 1, Admiral Nikolaus Horthy was named Regent of Hungary, a position he held from the end of World War I until October of 1944. March 3, Montreal Canadians...