Coins have interesting evolution

This week we will learn about a couple of coins made in limited quantities in the colonies during the American Revolution.The first is the New Hampshire Copper coin.

Several ways to support tomatoes

With Cynthia Domenghini Tomatoes need support to remain upright. If left to grow on the ground there is less air flow and greater risk of disease. Support keeps the fruit off the ground which helps reduce contamination from contact with soil.

Gardens seats used for centuries

May means warmer weather, flowers blooming and more time spent outdoors, especially in the garden. Even if you’re as avid a gardener as Terry Kovel, the garden is never just a place for work.

We are called to build up others

Read Jude 20-25Have you ever considered the requirements and costs of tearing down versus building a new building? Tearing down takes a little less effort and is usually done quickly.

We must listen carefully to God’s message

The Beginning of KnowledgeInformation is important. Often, it can be quite critical. In the absence of good facts or in the presence of skewed data, errors abound. Since this is the case, there must be a source of high-quality information. God’s word is this and more.

Urns purchased to beautify square

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago May 5 - May 11, 1999Adam McCall, a Riverton junior vocalist, was selected to attend the annual Summer Choral Institute at Kansas State University.Michelle Winter, Columbus Unified High School senior, returned from Lexington, Kentucky...

Weight management important for diabetics

The importance of weight management with Type 2 diabetesIn the U.S., more than 5,000 people a day are diagnosed with diabetes - and 95 percent of them have Type 2.

Delftware chargers made in 17th century

Antiques & CollectingTalk about May flowers. The bright colors of the tulips on this charger could rival the real ones growing outside. And to think they’re over 300 years old.The charger was made in England in about 1690.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago May 5 - May 11, 1999Lindsay Newman, president of the Writin Titan organization, and Angela Regain, planted flowers in the flower beds outside of the Crossland Construction headquarters at Columbus.Fred Heistand, son of Fred Heistand and Dorothy Heistand, and Jim Bob Guy, son of James...

Washington ‘vetoed’ his image on coins

Last week I shared information with you about the “Bar Cent”, possibly the earliest coin used in the new Republic following the American Revolution.