New grain bin at Coop nearing completion

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago August 11 - 17, 1999Jacob Larison, formerly of Riverton, Arkansas City resident and Ark City High School instructor, was honored as the recipient of the New Vocational Teacher of the Year Award by the Kansas Association for Career and...

Change happens when we stay close to Him

Some would say that it is inevitable. Others might say that it is a part of the human psyche. Still many more claim that it is genetic. Certainly violence, that is, aggressive physical actions between individuals, can be considered to be the most negative of behaviors.

Support clean, renewable energy

Dear Editor,As a Kansan, I know how important the environment is to our way of life. A strong summer storm could bring relief to ailing crops or wash away the livelihood of thousands of farmers.

True godly love forgives all wrongs

By Pastor Cody Bohall First Christian Church Read 1 Corinthians 13 and 1 John 4:7-21When was the last time you attended a wedding? Most of the ones I have been to love to recite 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. It’s not hard to see why.

Watering important in summer heat

Summer Watering for the LawnBuffalograss is a drought-tolerant grass and often survives summers without regular watering. Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass require less water during stressful summers than cool-season species.

Southeast, Columbus hire new teachers

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago August 11 - 17, 1999The Titan Booster Club elected new officers at its first meeting of the 1999-2000 school year. Elected wee Marta Brown and Pam Overman, copresidents; Mike Bowman, vice president; Karla Jessee.

Many factors influence life expectancy

Every year, members of the Family Community Education Units study a variety of educational lessons that are relevant to today’s families and communities. One of those lessons this year is “Pathways To A Healthy Kansas”. So just what does that mean?

Our experiences help us adapt, grow

Everyone we know, meet, or pass in the grocery store has their own set of personal life experiences that are unique from our own. We all come from different places, have our own set of genetics, and have different parents or families, which is part of what makes us unique from each other.

Stay connected to God through prayer

Read Luke 18:1-8 How often do you pray? Some will pray once, others at every meal, and some pray all day. Many of us Christians, sadly, misunderstand prayer. We see it as something for either the pastor or their staff to do, or it’s for those “prayer warriors.

Don’t be fooled, trust in His holy word

The Beginning of KnowledgeWhen an object or an idea appeals to the senses, it is considered pleasant and enjoyable. However, when upon closer inspection the evidence proves that the thing in question is only a cheap imitation, disappointment replaces delight.