Fourth grader named honorary cheerleader

25 Years Ago September 24 - 30, 1998 Jessica Jarrett, a fourth grader at Riverton School and a cerebral palsy patient, was named an honorary cheerleader at the Columbus red mini football game. She was also named honorary “Homecoming Football Queen” and was crowned by Billy Parsons and Chet Mercer.

Way of living in God’s kingdom

Read Matthew 5:3-12 When I struggled with depression in the past, I had lots of friends who told me that I needed to simply read my Bible and pray more. They must have thought, somehow, that my depression was due to a lack in my relationship with Christ. This, however, was not the case.

Taking a look at the rest of State Fair

Last week I shared some of my memories of the Kansas State Fair as it related primarily to 4-H. This week I want to take a look at the rest of the State Fair. For years, there were two big fairs in Kansas which many called the State Fair. One in Topeka and one in Hutchinson.

Life Christian’s Bear Cubs win over Paola

25 Years Ago September 24 - 30, 1998 First baseman Robbie Newcomb’s three-hit, four RBI performance paced Life Christian’s Bear Cubs to a 14-7 win over Paola and to their fourth straight Midstates Christian League Softball championship. The pitcher was Emily Hurd.

Time to plant spring flowering bulbs approaches

Spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and crocus can be planted from now through October giving bulbs time to establish roots before the required chilling period during winter months. Choose an area with full sun to part shade.

Exercise for healthier aging

We all know that exercise is great for our overall health. Exercise is important for our cardiovascular health of course, which is why the American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every week.

Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-4323924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

Mini football squashes Picher, Okla.

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library 25 Years Ago September 17 - 23, 1998 The third and fourth graders on the Columbus Red mini football team ran over the Picher, Okla. opponent with a score of 30-0. Quarterbacks for the game were Jake Wilson and Jake Zahm.

Problem with living Sacrifices, they’re alive

Read Romans 12:1-2 If we are to be honest with ourselves, we would say that following God, wholeheartedly, is very difficult. After all, Jesus said we are to take up our cross and follow Him. There are things God asks us to give up that we do not want to throw away.

Smoothies offer superdoses of flavanols

Some sources say that the smoothie was developed by a young man named Steven Kuhnau who was lactose intolerant. Since he couldn’t have milkshakes, he concocted a frosty mixture of fruit, ice and other ingredients. It was such a taste sensation that he went on to launch Smoothie King in 1973.