Years Ago

25 Years Ago November 24 - 30, 1999Outstanding 4-H’er awards were presented to Josie Hall, Christina Karsten, Whitney Paxson and Raven Zook at the 1999 4-H Achievement and Leaders Recognition Banquet. Charla Atkinson, Tim Holding and Sarah Marin were named Outstanding Junior 4-H’ers.

Obey God’s commands to love others

John 15:9 (CSB) “As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.”What’s it like to be in love? Some can remember that feeling, almost as if it was yesterday.

Area youth soccer ends fall season

25 Years Ago November 17 - 23, 1999The Central Junior High Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter members sold “Pampered Chef “ cookbooks. Sellers included Samantha Moore, Katie Capron, Julie Redd, Haley Paxson and Brian Simpson.

Heart conditions linked to cognitive decline

DRS. OZ AND ROIZENSmart choices for colon cancer screeningColorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death in men under age 50 and the second-leading cause in women in that age group.

Travel delays column submission

Love toIn the blink of an eye October flew by, and when I looked at the calendar, November is half gone. I realized I hadn’t written this column in several weeks. My excuse? We’ve been traveling and enjoying our retirement, and according to my husband, I have too many irons in the fire.

Quality OB care begins before pregnancy

Lately my teenager has been fascinated by medical dramas. Although my “doctor self” is usually rolling my eyes throughout the program, it’s often a good conversation starter.One recent show featured a pregnant woman who experienced one medical crisis after another.

Fall is time for harvesting pecans

Fall is a favorite time of year for many people. All of the fall sports in local schools and of course, college and national teams that we all seem to follow are a part of this special time of year. There is one aspect that many may overlook. That is the harvesting of a pecan or black walnut crop.

Growing amaryllis for winter blooming

Garden To-Do Drain hoses and irrigation systems before winter Fertilize cool-season lawns Dig and store tender bulbs after leaves are browned by frostWater landscape plants, as needed, before winter Plant spring-flowering bulbs AmaryllisAmaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a classic bloom during the holidays.

CCCHS Class of ‘38 holds 61 year reunion

25 Years Ago November 17 - 23, 1999The Cherokee County Community High School class of 1938 held its reunion at the Masonic Hall in Columbus, celebrating 61 years since graduating.

CJHS winter teams starting strong

25 Years Ago November 10 - 16, 1999Seventh grade Wildcats of Central Junior High moved to 3-0 on the season with a 26-14 home court basketball win over Frontenac. Sam Overman was scoring leader with 12 points. Kaylee Stapleton added eight tallies.