Business owner rewarded for beautifying city

25 Years Ago July 2 - 8, 1998 Dina Jemison, owner and operator of Maple Common, was rewarded a cash award by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for her ‘beyond the call of duty’ efforts to beautify the city.

Best time of day to sit, reflect, remember

I enjoy sitting in the swing on our patio in the early morning hours as well as in the evening when the sun goes down. That is a time for quiet and peaceful reflection with only the sounds of nature to listen to.

More time with TV doctors than your own

From Dr. Marcus Welby and Dr. Meredith Grey to “Hawkeye” Pierce and Doogie Howser, MD, there have been a multitude of television doctors. You likely spend more time watching them than you do with your own physician.

Bald eagle became the ‘Great Seal’ in 1782

The Fourth of July is a time to display American symbols like stars and stripes; red, white and blue: Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty and, of course, the majestic eagle. The bald eagle became the national bird of the United States with the creation of the Great Seal in 1782.

Walking worthily as a Christian

Sometimes life is heavy. However, it’s all about how you shoulder that weight and carry in front of others, that matters. In Ephesians, Paul is writing to a possible group of churches located on a “mailing circuit” of Roman cities. Think the other churches found in Revala- tions 2-3.

Humans beings only get one life

The Beginning of Knowledge Everyone loves to be granted a second chance. Whether it concerns correcting a slip-up at work or getting to re-phrase a hasty statement at home, doovers are welcome.

There is a growing season of the Spirit

Pastor’s Thoughts It’s growing season, and I love watching crops and gardens grow all around me. I have a few things planted of my own, but with such a busy schedule it’s a chore to keep things tended to, so mostly I just enjoy other friend’s bounties.

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Thirty-ninth Saddle Club rodeo held

25 Years Ago June 25 - July 1, 1998 The 39th annual Columbus Saddle Club Rodeo was held at the rodeo arena with Rodeo Queen Josie Hall leading the singing of the National anthem. As the mercury continued to rise, so did the bats of the Columbus Senior Babe Ruth baseball squad.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon