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Battle prediabetes with physical activity, nutrition

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Q: I want to lower my blood sugar levels so I don’t have prediabetes. Can I do that if I walk more? A: Battling prediabetes should include physical activity, as well as a nutritional upgrade. But, yes, walking daily can help you reverse your prediabetes and extend your lifespan.

Future Homemakers take home honors

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Future Homemakers take home honors

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Members of the Future Homemakers Chapter at Columbus High School took honors in the District J-East Conference held at Galena. Britney Hemphill won a gold medal for the chapter event manual. Heidi Beggs and Meredith Gleason were gold winners for the Focus on Children project.

As God’s children choose life, let go of hurt

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As God’s children choose life, let go of hurt

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Friday, February 17, 2023

The Sermon on the Mount can be a difficult teaching to swallow. It helps us see how we are sinful we are. But let’s take a step back from the condemnation. Consider this…You are a child being brought up to live honorably knowing good and evil. We are part of God’s family. God is our Father.

Not a pretty subject, but must be addressed

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Not a pretty subject, but must be addressed

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Friday, February 17, 2023

There is a 300-pound gorilla in the room. Its name has just three letters. They are S, I, and N. This is not a pretty subject, but it is one that must be addressed. To ignore sin only makes it worse, as does feeding it.

Dental disease, the most chronic condition

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Dental disease, the most chronic condition

Bydebra Johnston, Md

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

If I asked you to name a chronic disease, you would probably think of conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, or dementia. The odds are, one of the most common chronic diseases would never cross your mind.

Singles can have a happy Valentines

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Singles can have a happy Valentines

Clet Litter As Told To Bob Simpson

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Happy Valentine’s Day. If you don’t have a Valentine, it doesn’t mean you can’t be happy. Tomorrow, buy the Valentine’s candy that’s on sale and shovel chocolate in your mouth til you’re in a coma. Here’s an interesting statistic. Studies show that 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep.

Consider an act as a ripple effect

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Consider an act as a ripple effect

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Have you ever dropped a rock into a pool of water? If so, you have seen the effect of the rock hitting the water surface and then the ripples that move out from the center where the rock hit. Have you ever thought to think about what you do from day to day?

Horses for Hope gets new equine facility

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Horses for Hope gets new equine facility

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

25 Years Ago February 12 - 18, 1998 A new indoor equine facility is in the process of construction at Horses for Hope Riding Center, a therapeutic riding center located near Baxter Springs. Allen and Shelly McColm have funded the construction of the indoor arena located at their farm.

Jesus wants focus on peace, hope, love

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Jesus wants focus on peace, hope, love

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Friday, February 10, 2023

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Jesus tells us that we are to try to learn everything he says. All of us, even Christians, are prone to cut the message of Jesus down to the minimalist understanding or “bare bones.” What is the bear minimum for salvation?

Local students receive accolades

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Local students receive accolades

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Friday, February 10, 2023

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago February 5 - 11, 1998 Raylin Burns, a 1996 CUHS graduate and daughter of Raymond and Linda Burns of Pittsburg, was named to the President’s Honor Roll List at Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa.

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