Harvesting, roasting sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are usually ready for harvest between mid-September to October. As the petals turn brown you can wrap the seed heads with a brown paper bag or cheesecloth and secure it with a twist tie. This will protect the seeds from birds as well as catch any seeds that drop.

CUHS curriculum includes physical fitness

25 Years Ago September 10 - 16, 1998 Physical fitness is a part of the curriculum at CUHS. Greg Winterhalter, Jason Zwahlen, Jacob Fry, Ben Murray and Matt Hess, members of a Boys Sport Fitness Class taught by Todd Napier, were out running in the morning.

SEK Technical School enrollment jumps

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago September 3 - 9, 1998 Chris Loch, a 1996 graduate of Galena High School, enters his second year in the Pittsburg State University football program. Chris, an accounting major, is the son of Brian and Denise Broyles of Galena.

It’s critical to care for, strengthen the heart

The Beginning of Knowledge The human body is amazing. Its design and function continue to fascinate all who consider the intricacy and efficiency of their earthly home. One of the more interesting features it contains is the heart.

Risks from long term use of PPIs

About 15 million folks in the U.S. take proton pump inhibitors or PPIs such as Prilosec and Prevacid annually. They ease the discomfort of reflux and GERD by reducing the amount of acid your stomach cranks out.

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

God loves the suicidal, those left behind

From the Pastor’s Pen Read Ecclesiastes 2:17; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 55:22; Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:1-2; and 1 John 4:4 This month is suicide prevention month. Sunday, September 10, is Suicide Prevention Day. Many people will be dealing with the loss of loved ones.

Pepsi Cola most recognizable soda drink

We take so much in our lives for granted. Not only family and friends but much more. For instance, I think we all enjoy a cold, frosty, sparkling soda, especially when it is extra warm. However, we enjoy those cold soda drinks all year round.

Fall lawn seeding tips

The keys to successful lawn seeding are proper rates, even dispersal, good seed to soil contact, and proper watering. Evenness is best achieved by carefully calibrating the seeder or by adjusting the seeder to a low setting and making several passes to ensure even distribution.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago September 3 - 9, 1998 A former liquor store on North East Avenue in Columbus is no more. The building was razed in preparation for the construction of a new bank at that location.