Macksood’s

If you’re looking to transform your home into a retreat, trust Macksood’s for high quality swimming pools, patio furniture, spas and hot tubs, wood and gas fireplaces, indoor furniture, game room essentials and billiards. As a family-run business begun in 1981, Macksood’s has been the community’s one-stop shop for home leisure and resort products for over three decades. Owner Tom Macksood says that the secret to their longevity in business is caring about their customer’s happiness. In fact, some customers have been known to drive over 100 miles to shop exclusively at Macksood’s. “The best part about shopping with us is the convenience and peace of mind that comes with any purchase here,” said Tom. “You don’t have to visit three or four different stores to find what you desire because our selection is second to none. We also deliver and service everything we sell, so you can focus on enjoying your purchase.”

Longevity

October 1, 2026

Your heart’s next chapterWhat you do after a heart disease diagnosis can make a difference in the years ahead

By Stacy Sawyer Director of Communications at Hamilton Community Health Network The hospital stay may end, but the work of taking care of your heart is just beginning. For patients recovering from a heart attack or stroke, the road ahead can come with a lot of questions. What medications do I need? How active

Musings

October 1, 2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Victim to Stand Up to a Bully

Ask most people, and they can remember a bully from their childhood. Bullying is unfortunately part of the landscape in many school settings. We have come a long way toward building awareness and working on prevention. October, for example, is National Bullying Prevention Month. But the bullies are still out there. A million years ago,

October 1, 2026

Community to the CoreFor generations, Almar Orchards has grown more than apples — it has grown family traditions, community connections and memories

Everyone has roots. Traditions, communities and families connect us to time, place and one another. They stabilize us and offer comfort. Autumn reminds us of this every year through sweet treats, warm drinks and looking inward toward one another as the world seems to slow down. Almar Orchards is much the same. From its organic