Architect hired to build new city pool

25 Years Ago June 28 - July 3, 2001With the hiring of an architect, the Columbus City Council at its meeting Monday night set a tentative schedule for the construction of a new municipal swimming pool. A decision on what to do with the current bath house was postponed.

Breathing deeply helps relieve stress

Super-fast stress reliefYou know that stress is the No. 1 cause of premature aging, and you want it to go away. But you can’t seem to find the time to do whatever it is that would make you feel calmer and more relaxed. Tai chi? Mindful meditation? Running? Hanging out with friends?

Jesus sits on throne to rule over all

From the Pastor’s PenThere’s an emo, poppunk band from the mid-2000s called Brand New that I like to listen to every now and then. They have a song called “Jesus Christ.” It’s an in-depth look at death and the afterlife. In it, the singer asks: “What did you do those three days you were dead?

Scripture considered true Word of God

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

Public health requires community investment

There is a common saying in public health: “Everything is public health.” That is because public health touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives. It is the clean water we drink, the air we breathe, the safety of the food we eat and the environments where we live, work, learn and play.

Orphan Trains interesting part of history

KSU EmeritusOne of the stops on a recent Kansas bus trip was a stop in Concordia, where we visited the Orphan Train Museum. It is interesting to learn that many people have either never heard of the Orphan Train project or are just beginning to learn about this important part of our American Story.

CUHS Drill Team selling fireworks

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago June 28 - July 3, 2001Members of the Columbus Unified High School Drill Team are taking orders on large family packs of fireworks. Orders can be placed with any drill team member or Gregg or Jane Ann Turner.

Removing strawberry blossoms helps future growth

Remove Blossoms On Newly Planted StrawberriesJune-bearing strawberry plants that were planted this spring should have their flower blossoms pinched off. New plants have a limited amount of energy.

Columbus approves building new pool

25 Years Ago June 21-27, 2021Columbus will be building a new swimming pool, citizens of the city decided Tuesday. In a special election, voters approved 356-313 issuing up to $1.2 million in bonds for design, construction and equipping the new pool.

Everyone should resolve to help others

The Beginning of KnowledgeIt’s just not fair, the way that a person or persons will attempt to pass their negativity towards someone else. The oppressor tries to harass or offend the victim so that a feeling of artificial superiority can be achieved. We all have seen it.