Council members file for re-election

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago January 12 - 18, 2000Two incumbent Columbus City Councii members have filed for reelection. Vicky Bagdriwicz filed for the council seat she currently holds representing the fourth ward.

Funeral customs have changed with time

Last week many of us witnessed, via television, the funeral of our 39th President, James Earl Carter. We saw many of the special funeral arrangements made by President Carter and his family as well as what is considered traditional protocol for a state funeral.

Seven warning signs of cancer

Recently I was working with my son’s scout troop to help them achieve the personal fitness merit badge. This merit badge has many requirements including discussions about healthy habits, diet, and exercise.

Girl Scouts hold Great Cookie Crunch-Off

25 Years Ago January 5 - 11, 2000Jennifer Sue Evans, daughter of Jay and Debbi Evans of Columbus, and Justin Andrew Coberley, son of Lloyd and Debbie Coons of Columbus, and James Mann of Las Vega, Nevada, were united in marriage in the afternoon at the Center Christian Church, southwest of Columbus.

Pocketknives important for boys of all ages

I still have my very first pocketknife, a Henckels three-bladed stockman with a red bone handle. It’s safely stowed in a drawer now because its everyday utility was long ago surpassed by its sentimental value.It was a gift from my father, as should be the case for every child’s first pocketknife.

Time to gather seeds for spring garden

Starting Onions IndoorsIf grown from seed, onions need to be started indoors 10 to 12 weeks prior to the transplant date. Onions are typically planted in mid- to late-March to avoid the summer heat. Place seeds one half to one inch apart in a tray filled with seed-starting media.

Resolve to be more active in new year

As we start the New Year, many people are making resolutions and setting goals for the next 12 months. One of the most common resolutions is to be more active. At Prairie Doc, we want all of our viewers to be both healthy and happy.

Roethlisberger signs with Miami of Ohio

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago January 5 - 11, 2000Carl Lloyd and Wilma Jean Huston Handshy, of rural Columbus, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 31.

It’s time for making resolutions

The new year began January 1 and one of the seemingly annual traditions is that of making New Year Resolutions. I have just never got around to doing that because I can’t seem to zero in on just one or two things that I say I will do as I try to improve upon them in the new year.

Christ established kingdom on Earth

What image comes to mind when you hear “Kingdom of God?” Do you picture a medieval castle with a king and knights? Do you picture the White House, a president, or maybe you see a Roman palace and Caesar? The notion of a kingdom is problematic because you need a king to have a kingdom.