Horses for Hope gets new equine facility

25 Years Ago February 12 - 18, 1998 A new indoor equine facility is in the process of construction at Horses for Hope Riding Center, a therapeutic riding center located near Baxter Springs. Allen and Shelly McColm have funded the construction of the indoor arena located at their farm.

Jesus wants focus on peace, hope, love

Messages from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Jesus tells us that we are to try to learn everything he says. All of us, even Christians, are prone to cut the message of Jesus down to the minimalist understanding or “bare bones.” What is the bear minimum for salvation?

Local students receive accolades

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago February 5 - 11, 1998 Raylin Burns, a 1996 CUHS graduate and daughter of Raymond and Linda Burns of Pittsburg, was named to the President’s Honor Roll List at Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa.

Cultural practices demonstrate humility

The Beginning of Knowledge There is much to be learned from observing the distinct practices of various cultures throughout the world. For instance, the people of Japan are wellknown for their refined techniques when it comes to bowing.

Ease chronic pain with your mind

Introduced to the U.S. by Jon Kabat-Zinn in the 1970s as a way to help patients who were not responding to medical treatment, mindful meditation is acknowledged to help people deal with difficult emotional and physical symptoms.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Curbside service will be available upon request.

Sometimes you have to laugh

Are you ready for a laugh or two? Well, get ready because I will share one or two with you that happened this month. As most of you know the city repairs what needs repaired here at the museum. Most of the time it is Kasie and John who come. They came to replace some light bulbs in the office.

Why you should be sleeping more

Most people know that getting enough sleep is important for their health, but many do not realize that there are specific health benefits that come from getting a good night’s sleep.

Giant squirrel predicts six more weeks of winter

The real groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, saw his shadow on February 2, and some guy in a top hat in Philadelphia said six more weeks of winter are coming. That’s a few days before the calendar says it’s Spring. Why do we need a giant squirrel to tell us what we already know?

A single event triggers the mind

Isn’t it interesting how a single event can “trigger” your memory? That happened to me this past week when I learned that there was to be an auction at the Gay Parita in Carona, last Sunday.