Focus on good, always do it well

One of the less understood terms in the Bible is that of slave, or bondservant. These are both translated from the same original word. Like many other Greek words, there are several shades of meaning when translated into English.

DeVoe places in national wrestling tourney

25 years ago April 12-18,2001Columbus Unified High School Titan wrestler Austin DeVoe recently won third place in the nation in the National High School Wrestling Championships.

Garden Talk

Remove Pine Trees Infected with Pine WiltAlthough pine trees are not native to Kansas, they are planted widely across the state. Of the challenges that pines face in Kansas, Pine Wilt disease is one of the most challenging.

Much can be done to ease allergy symptoms

Allergy alertThis is nothing to sniff at: Climate change has extended pollen seasons by three weeks and is stimulating plants to produce 20 percent more pollen. That means around 25 percent of U.S.

Eyes need help to stay healthy with age

Benjamin Franklin famously wrote “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”Franklin was a legendary intellect, and it’s hard to overstate the impact he had. But I’d suggest an addition to that particular quote, one with which I suspect he’d agree.

Grassy sandbur can be controlled

One of the weeds many homeowners and public parks struggle with during the summer months is grassy sandbur. Sometimes called “sticker” plants, grassy sandbur produce round seed heads with sharp spines throughout the summer months.

First spring homecoming king announced

25 Years Ago April 12 - 18, 2001The Columbus Unified High School senior chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America recently earned awards in state STAR events and State Leadership Showcase held April 2 and 3 in Wichita.

When gambling becomes a problem...

The last couple of weeks I have been visiting with you about gambling that is really a big problem, not only in southeast Kansas or Kansas but nation-wide and even worldwide. I would dare say everyone has gambled one or more times in their lives.

Protect fruit trees from pests, fungi

Producing fruit that is not heavily damaged by pests takes planning. It begins with selecting disease resistant plants, proper site selection, and maintaining a healthy orchard with watering, pruning, cleanup, and integrated pest management practices.

Healthy lifestyle can lower cancer risk

Slashing your cancer riskAround 40 percent of Americans develop cancer. But there’s a lot you can do to reduce your risk. Some smart moves seem obvious: Wear sunscreen daily. Don’t smoke or hang around folks who do. Don’t drink too much alcohol (or any).