Capper helps farmers deter property theft

It’s amazing what I find when I start going through many of the things my mom saved over the years. My parents bought the farm that I later grew up on in 1939 and moved into a farm house that was at least 50 years old and not in the best of shape. It was known in the community as “ The Finley Farm”.

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Give thanks to God for all He has done

Isaiah 12:4-5 (CEV):At that time you will say, “Our Lord, we are thankful, and we worship only you. We will tell the nations how glorious you are and what you have done. Because of your wonderful deeds we will sing your praises everywhere on earth.

Jesus gives His people strength to endure

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchStudy Text: Mark 13:1-13Life has never been easy for God’s people. Wars between nations, division in communities that often leads to violence, and a family unit so scarred that many cannot recognize this basic structure of society as created by God.

Bible’s authenticity unmistakably verified

The Beginning of KnowledgeImagine the delight. An archaeologist working in Israel in the late 1940’s was given the task of opening and inspecting clay pots that a shepherd boy had discovered.

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Weir school carnival royalty announced

25 Years Ago November 24 - 30, 1999The Weir Attendance Center held its annual school carnival. The carnival royalty this year were Morgan McCready as queen and Kane McCready as king. The winners of the $50 bills were Stephanie Arbuckle and Clay Cook.

Practicing gratitude reaps health benefits

Would you like to sleep better, have a healthier heart and less aches and pains? How about a lower blood pressure, a higher self -esteem and enhanced relationships?

Hi Neighbor

I am sure most if not all of you reading this column know one or more persons who have Autism. It is much more common than you might think. Many famous people have Autism. Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, Emily Dickinson, Bobby Fischer, Bill Gates and Tim Burton to mention only a very few.

Protect fragile plants during winter

With Cynthia Domenghini Prior to the first frost bring the amaryllis inside and place it in a dark location. Stop watering it and when the leaves dry cut them off just above the bulb. Allow the bulb to rest for eight to twelve weeks with no water.