Americans on the cusp of retiring are facing a tough choice as they watch their nest eggs shrink: Stay the course or keep working. A stock market slump this year has taken a big bite out of investors’ portfolios, including retirement plans like 401(k)s.
The 474 members of Sherman High School’s Class of 2022 kicked off the Memorial Day weekend Friday with their graduation ceremony at Bearcat Stadium. SHS Principal Jenifer Politi thanked those who helped the Class of 2022 reach their goal of graduation.
Dear Dr. Roach: A few years ago, when being prepped for a colonoscopy and gastroscopy, I had an IV line inserted into my right arm with a sedative in it. As I waited to pass out, I noticed a large air bubble slowly moving down the IV line toward my arm. I got concerned about an air embolism and called the nurse over, who pooh-poohed my concern: “It’s just an air bubble! It won’t hurt you.” I insisted on seeing the charge nurse, who came over, turned off the drip, and flicked the line with her finger multiple times, getting the air bubble to move up the line. She then pinched the line shut and turned the drip back on and flicked the line a few more times, until the air bubble floated into the IV bag and wobbled to the top. She released her pinch on the IV line and said: “There. Are you happy now?” and walked away.
Dear Abby: My husband and I are retired. A short while ago, a young couple moved in across the street. A few months later, my husband, who does yardwork for neighbors for extra money, started working in theirs. He never charged them for it, and even after they had the equipment to care for their yard, continued working there some of the time.
Betty Lee Garland passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Christmas Day 1935 to Roscoe McGee Lee and Bertie Lou Sampson Lee, Betty and her sister Polly grew up in a tight-knit Denison community. She married her Denison sweetheart on April 17, 1954, and together they traveled the world. She is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Terry Donald Garland; her sister Polly Powell; three children, Mike Garland, Lee Ann Valerio, and Greg Garland, and their spouses; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Philip Lee Reimer, age 74, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Ft.
Carole Ann Srodes, 79, of Sherman, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Carole was born in Fremont, Ohio, on July 11, 1942, the daughter of Roy and Martha (Haubert) Kirsch.
Today is the last day of school at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, a traditionally joyous milestone celebrating a carefree summer ahead. There won’t be any celebrations in this small town 80 miles west of San Antonio.
Texas political drama leaves moderate Texans wanting. If Tuesday’s runoffs told us anything, it’s that the political middle of the Republican and Democratic parties in Texas is an endangered species.
It’s easy to forget to take a moment to honor our fallen servicemen and women on a day like Memorial Day. Despite its name, many people will be distracted with the holiday, enjoying a BBQ or day at the lake.