THE THIRD AGE
Thought on brain activity in senior set is evolving
By ANN GOWANS
The learning potential of the brain in later life is being looked at in a different light. We used to assume that as people grew older this most important part of their body was always losing strength and falling into decline and decrepitude. I am delighted to report that we have, in a manner of speaking, begun to change our minds.

NOTES FROM BOOMERANG CREEK
Local artist employs expertise to honoring heroes of history
By CATHY SALTER
On Sept. 26, 1806, William Clark made the last daily entry in the journals of Lewis and Clark. Nine days earlier, Clark had noted that Capt. Meriwether Lewis exchanged news with an old Army acquaintance ascending the river in a large boat. 

GRANNY'S NOTES
Celiac sprue is a disease that many doctors miss
By SUE GERARD
People who major in physical education can usually be found running back and forth in the gymnasium or on a level green playing field, blowing a whistle and making quick decisions, recognizing infraction of rules and selecting fair penalties.