Fasting, exercise can reduce diabetes risk

Two-timing diabetesBob Wills sang, “Texas two-step, Spin me around/You got to hold me up/When you dip me down.” You could also say a “diabetes two-step” can spin you around and dip your risks down. That’s the finding of two recent studies.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago August 24 - 30, 2000Columbus wrestlers competed in the Sunflower State Games at Lawrence. In folk style regular wrestling, Brian Simpson won first place in his weight division.Others placing included Chase Hudson, C. J. Napier and B. T.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:For decades, the Columbus Day Car Show has been a cherished tradition in our community. As one of its co-founders, along with my late business partner, Fred Sill, I take pride in what we built together. Back in 1980, we welcomed 75 vehicles; by 1982, that number had grown to nearly 200.

EyeCare Associates expanding office

25 Years Ago August 24 - 30, 2000EyeCare Associates, of 101 West Maple, is undergoing remodeling work. A new addition of 14 by 18 feet is being added to the northeast corner of the building. The exterior of the building will also be remodeled, with a pitched roof and brick exterior.

Physical therapy can help PAD

While you’ve likely had your blood pressure checked in your arm countless times, you may have never had it measured in your leg. Yet this simple and often overlooked screening can be critical for detecting restricted blood flow.

Teaching school always an adventure

As I indicated last week, I am in a family of three generations of teachers. After not teaching for 11 or 12 years my mother was more than surprised when she was approached by members of a local rural school board requesting she finish the rest of the year at their school as their teacher.

MASH 2000 princess to be named in Mineral

25 Years Ago August 17 - 23, 2000John, Karla, and big sister Marilyn Crain of Columbus, announce the birth of their son and brother, John Wiley Jr., born on July 10, 2000. Grandparents are Lloyd and Lynn Barnes, of Southwest City, Missouri and Lyman and Marian Crain of Columbus.

God desires unity of believers

The Beginning of KnowledgeGood intentions. Some look at them in a positive light while others see negativity in those words.

Universe created for enjoyment of all

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchStudy Texts: Hebrews 11:1-3Can you recite that definition of faith? “Faith is … the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Jesus rules over the unseen

From the Pastor’s PenRead Mark 5:1-20 At 18, I went on a mission to Mexico and saw something frightening and uncanny. A friend saw shadowy figures speaking a foreign language at night, and he was terrified. His roommate woke me, and I told him to stay with our friend while I fetched the pastors.