Pulse

RADCLIFF — While focus and concentrated thinking can be difficult for the schizophrenic mind, Samuel R. Himes is able to express his thoughts and experience through poetry in his latest book, “103 Shadows Set Free.”

The book is a follow-up to his first published piece, “102 Shades of Blue,” which Himes describes as more of an anthology. His most recent book is strictly poems.

“In this book, I’m allowing the reader to see a little bit more of me this time,” Himes said. “It’s more personal.”

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HODGENVILLE — The Chuck Wagon Gang will roll into town Friday night to perform at Lincoln Jamboree.

The group holds the distinction of being the oldest recording mixed gospel group still performing with ties to the original founding. It has a 72-year tradition of singing old gospel songs the old-time way.

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Are you going far from home to do something interesting this summer? Will you be traveling across the Sudan, backpacking across Europe, helping with AIDS work in Africa, tracking your family lineage or researching an ancient civilization? We want to hear about it. If you are going somewhere to do mission work, research, study abroad, medical aid or other type of relief work — whether in another country or here in the U.S. — contact us by Friday, May 23 so we can tell your story.

For some people, “exercise” is a dirty word. The fact remains, however, that almost everyone can improve their health through physical activity.

Regular physical activity can substantially reduce the risk of developing or dying from heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer and high blood pressure. Research also has linked regular physical activity to the prevention of breast cancer, stroke and osteoporosis. It strengthens bones, builds muscles, improves circulation and helps maintain a healthy weight.