Local vet saves boy’s dog

25 Years Ago Jan. 28 - Feb. 3, 1999 This week’s Titan Athlete of the Week is senior Jerry Smiley. Jerry, a guard on the basketball team, averages 5 points a game and leads his team in efficiency points. Columbus fourth grade girls won first place in the Girard Booster Club Tournament.

Routine dental visits important

Preventive dental care starts at home. We advise patients to brush twice a day, usually in the morning and before bed, for two minutes followed by flossing. Eating healthy is also crucial to maintaining oral health. Sugary foods and beverages are key factors in tooth decay.

Tips for increasing winter interest in garden landscaping

Increasing Winter Interest in the Landscape The garden chore list is minimal at this time of year though many gardeners are deep into the planning phase for the upcoming growing season. Now is the perfect time to evaluate your landscape for winter interest and identify areas for improvement.

Christ is God in the flesh

From the Pastor’s Pen Read Matthew 8:28-9:1 In the movie, the Twin Towers, Gandalf the White delivers King Théoden from the demonic-like possession of his mind by the evil wizard. This is a great example of what is happening in our passage this week.

‘Caught Being Good’ program winners

25 Years Ago January 21- 27, 1999 New filings for the Fifth Ward council post in Columbus were those of Earl Flood and Lorene Soper. They will face Randy Froebe, the incumbent Fifth Ward council member. Bennie Crossland filed as a candidate for a council seat from the Second Ward.

Inquiring minds must seek truth

The Beginning of Knowledge The beginning of the Lord’s church on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4041) was dramatic. Multitudes of people heard the pure truth being presented and actively turned their lives over to Jesus.

Dealing with vitamin D deficiency

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Cervical cancer awareness month

Notes from the County Health Director January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Gardening plans for spring

Indoor Gardening By mid-January many gardeners are getting antsy to start growing. While it may be too soon to start seeds for outdoor gardening, there are many herbs with compact root systems that are well-suited for growing from seed to harvest indoors.

City, school board races developing

25 Years Ago January 21- 27, 1999 A second race developed as two more filings were made for seats on the Columbus USD493 Board of Education.