Love,quality defines nature of God

If there is one single quality that, by itself, defines the nature of God then that is most definitely love. God is love (1 John 4:8). God loves that which He created; all of mankind (John 3:16). The love of God is almost beyond human comprehension (Romans 5:7-8).

CUHS reaches district play in football

25 Years Ago October 15 - 21, 1998 Columbus ≠Unified High School finally reached district play in football as the Titans played the Baxter Springs Lions with a victory of 4814. Senior rushing back Matt Hess led the charge for the Titans with 168 yards rushing on 18 carries.

Christians don't spend enough time reading Bible

Read Philippians 2:6-11 There is a sad condition in American Christianity today. Many American Christians are what we call Bible illiterate.

Girl Scout troops take trip to Branson

25 Years Ago October 15 - 21, 1998 Columbus area Girl Scout Troops 882 and 846 enjoyed an outing in Branson, Mo. Members attending were Kathy Hess, Christy Kloer, Brenda Qualls, Amber Goff, Tabitha Dickenson, Veronica Messer, Christina Romick, Sara Smittle and Heather Hess.

Control broadleaf weeds in late fall

Perennials are currently transferring sugar to the roots for storage. These reserves will provide energy for their survival during winter. Perennial weeds, including dandelions, go through the same process.

Is your estate in proper order?

Do you have your estate in proper order in the event you or your spouse should pass away unexpectedly? Do you happen to have an estate centered around a revocable trust? Was it drafted by one attorney and perhaps amended by another attorney? Here are a few things to be aware of.

Differences matter in clinical studies

Aristotle is said to have referred to the female as a mutilated male, and this philosophy seems to have carried forward into much more modern times. In 1977, official FDA guidelines recommended that women of “childbearing potential” be excluded from early stage clinical trials.

Letter to the Editor Policy

Letters to the editor are welcome; the only requirement is they be signed by the writer. Names of writers can be withheld for valid reasons. Political endorsements will not be printed two weeks before an election.

Years Ago

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago October 8 - 14, 1998 Lawrence and Dorothea Hill Westervelt, of rural Columbus, celebrated their wedding anniversary on September 22. The couple have two children, Ronnie Westervelt and Rita Speer.

Identifying weight-loss blockers

Q: I’ve gotten my food habits pretty well under control, but I’m still gaining weight! What could be causing that? A: That is a great question -- because so many people find out that their weight issues develop from a combination of problems, not just overeating or eating the wrong foods.