Priests acts not authorized by God

The Beginning of Knowledge There are certain names that, when mentioned, immediately recall particular images or events. For example, whenever a person who is even remotely familiar with scripture hears “Nadab and Abihu,” their ears perk up.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

CUHS homecoming queens announced

25 Years Ago October 8 - 14, 1998 Candidates for homecoming queen at Columbus Unified High School are: senior Gina Winterhalter, junior Renae Downs, sophomore Libby Overman and freshman Lyndse Newberry.

Pruning trees, shrubs in the fall

Woody Plants Woody plants are actively building up their storage of sugars as they approach leaf drop. Pruning in the fall limits this process and reduces the amount of energy the plants have available through dormancy.

Memories help to remember the past

Memories are one of the most important things we file away in our brain. They help us remember the past and often spur us on to work toward making memories with family and special friends.

Getting under your skin, with varicose veins

From the back of our hands to the back of our legs, pale blue blood vessels are visible just under the skin. Oftentimes these veins are flat and not painful. However when these vessels become abnormally swollen or dilated, they are called varicose veins.

Brain health depends on overall wellness

Q: I am 43, and I keep hearing these ads for brain boosters. Should I take them? A: Brain health depends on the health of your whole body.

World today has been turned upside down

These are the times that try men’s souls (Thomas Paine, 1776). Those words have new meaning today. Once in a generation, or even more frequently, human beings find themselves in a unique and seemingly hopeless situation.

Scammon couple grow 5-pound sweet potato

25 Years Ago October 1 - 7, 1998 Cherokee County Commissioners Sam Weaver and David Newberry examined flooding damage to a bridge over Shoal Creek on Chico Road northwest of Galena. Willard and Lillian Dunn, of Scammon, had a good crop of sweet potatoes in their garden.

Wrestling with God will humble you

Read Genesis 32:24-32 When I was in high school, I was a part of the wrestling team. This sport took a lot of work and toll on your body. You had to be well-conditioned. You had to be strong. You had to know what you were doing when sparing. Each meet is conducted with three, threeminute, rounds.