The woman who endured war

Eva Thelka Eisenhut was born in 1928 in Apolda, a small town that later became part of Communist East Germany. She was the oldest of four girls living with their parents in a four-room upstairs apartment.    Poor but happy, they were a close family.

Honor our veterans

Public celebrations and services honoring veterans are often organized by veteran service organizations.    Just look at Jim Morgan. He is the commander of our local DAV Chapter 15, and now commander of the American Legion Post 84.

Letters to the Editor

Thankful for Lois To the editor:    In this beautiful month of gratitude, I’d like to take a moment to recognize an unsung heroine in our Habersham community.  As a longtime reader and subscriber to this newspaper, I always turn first to Lois Chitwood’s Lifestyle column.

Here’s to year 32

As I woke up on my 32nd birthday on Sunday, I did a little bit of self-reflecting. It almost felt like I was planning my New Year’s resolution or something. This year is going to be more about making the most of my time, but also being more intentional about slowing down.

Thank you to our poll workers

As we write this editorial, the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election is still unknown. We also realize as you are reading this editorial on Wednesday, there is a good chance America will still not know the official outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election.

Electoral College safeguards elections

Every four years, we Americans reacquaint ourselves with our unique institution, the Electoral College. It’s also worth reminding ourselves why it exists.    But before that, here is a brief refresher on the Electoral College.

Round Two with a CPAP

About a year ago, I wrote about my problem with sleep apnea. That’s what doctors call it when your breath takes a pause, or several pauses, during sleep. And you may snore.    Now, I don’t think I snore in bed; at least my wife has never complained.

Have you voted yet?

Early voting ends today at 7 p.m. Anyone who hasn’t voted by the end of day has only one day left — Election Day on Tuesday.    As we approach the end of early voting, we are getting closer and closer to beating the turnout from 2020.

Letters to the Editor

What did they say? To the editor:    Years ago I was in training for doing presentations and one part was lighting to me for the rest of my life. This was what was brought to my attention.

Halloween brings costumed memories

Halloween was always one of my favorite holidays.    What other holiday allows you to dress up as someone else, then go door-to-door requesting candy?    Where I grew up, there was always a parade the weekend before Halloween.