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More memories from Ben and Joanna’s wedding

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Tim and Ervin seated the guests at the tables. The table closest to the “Eck” (which is where the bride and groom and their four witnesses sat) was seated with family such as the parents, grandparents, siblings (that didn’t have part in serving) and Day Brighteners. We were served by Joanna’s brother, Jon Mark, and her cousin Myrna. As the bowls of food were being filled, the guests sang “How Great Thou Art.” After everyone was done eating, the guests all filed through to shake hands with the bride, groom and both parents and congratulated the couple. Since we never met ...

Wine descriptors – the soft and sensuous ‘S’ words

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There are scores of “S” words used by wine lovers to describe their favorite beverage and the methods used in its production. Here are just a few. Secondary fermentation: This is an additional fermentation which occurs after the first fermentation [the one that converts grape sugars into alcohol]. It is used to create the effervescence in sparkling wines [this is a whole column in itself.] In addition, it occurs in malo-lactic fermentations where harsher ‘apple’ acids are converted to softer ‘milk’ acids [ML deserves another whole column someday.] Settling: This is the ...

Dark beer adds flavor to a Ukrainian pork classic

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Traditionally, Ukrainians used kvass (a low-alcohol fermented drink) for cooking. For example, when making vereshchaka — a pork stew — the pork is braised in beet-based or bread-based kvass. Since finding kvass outside of Ukraine can be a little challenging (and making your own takes ...

Strategies for adapting when life doesn’t go to plan

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Uncertainty and change have always been challenging to handle, for some people more than others, said Michel Dugas, a psychology professor at the University of Quebec in Outaouais. There’s also today’s rapid changes in politics, technology and more. We can all benefit from becoming more comfortable with not knowing, he said. With effort, uncertainty can be not just tolerated, but embraced. “Wouldn’t that be kind of boring if you always knew what would happen?” he said. PRACTICE LIVING WITHOUT AN ANSWER When the line between general unease with not knowing crosses into ...

‘Early detection is so important’

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For Susan Morley, a routine mammogram in May 2026 became a life-changing moment and a powerful reminder of the importance of early detection. The 65-year-old Youngstown native had faithfully scheduled her annual mammograms because of her family history of breast cancer. When a radiologist ...

WWE brings Wargames to Covelli Centre

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Wrestler Cody Rhodes, one of the stars of the new film “Street Fighter,” will be part of the main event when WWE Road to Survivor Series: Wargames comes to the Covelli Centre in Youngstown at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Also scheduled to appear are CM Punk, Gunther, Trick Williams, Baron Corbin, ...