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Gratitude for grandparents

Gratitude for grandparents

Gratitude for grandparents

A three-pound baby entered the world in recent days. This precious child was born after his Mom spent seven weeks in the hospital on bedrest. At home, Dad and two siblings were working, going to school, and worrying.
Holmes earns Eagle Scout honor

Holmes earns Eagle Scout honor

Holmes earns Eagle Scout honor

25 Years Ago November 20 – 26, 1997 An Eagle Scout Court of Honor will be held at the Columbus United Methodist Church for David Holmes, son of Ron and Kay Holmes of Columbus. This is the first Eagle Court of Honor for Troop 74 since the scouting program was reinstated locally in the 1980’s.
Some may not be thankful, how can that be?

Some may not be thankful, how can that be?

Some may not be thankful, how can that be?

We are all aware that Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching. However, although most are thankful for the many blessings they have, some may not be all that thankful. How can that be? It was difficult for the Pilgrims to stand fast and survive their first year here in the New World.
Nothing wrong with being a barista

Nothing wrong with being a barista

Nothing wrong with being a barista

Granddaughter Evangeline has been working a few times a week after school at a coffee shop, Java Forest, (Java Jungle was already being used by another shop in town). She was complaining about a customer who asked her, “What do you do here?” She told the customer that she was a barista.
Let hope guide you to everlasting love

Let hope guide you to everlasting love

Let hope guide you to everlasting love

The time has changed, there’s an extra hour of sleep and slight chill in the air at nights now. I woke up early and it was dark. Not wanting to wake my family, but having a burst of energy, I took my flashlight and began to pick up after my grandson whom I babysit each day while his mother works.
One who follows popular opinion

One who follows popular opinion

One who follows popular opinion

We have all heard about a little creature called a lemming. It is a small rodent that goes through a cycle of extreme population growth and subsequent sudden decline in numbers.
Nine Titans earn SEK ‘All Conference’ in football

Nine Titans earn SEK ‘All Conference’ in football

Nine Titans earn SEK ‘All Conference’ in football

25 Years Ago November 13 - 19, 1997 Joseph M. Parsons, son of Rev. Gary C. and Jean D. Parsons of Columbus, has joined the United States Army. He will leave in December under the Army’s Delayed Entry Program for Ft. Benning, Ga.

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Are there things that cam make you happy without money?

Are there things that cam make you happy without money?

Are there things that cam make you happy without money?

I read an article once that was a conversation between a wealthy man and a philosopher. The wealthy man believed you could only be happy and on top of the world if you had money in the bank. How could a poor man be thankful?