Baby animals are symbols of springtime

As we approach Easter, it isn’t unusual to find Easter candy in the shape of some animals and lots of stuffed toys that are just waiting for a home with some little child, anxious for Easter.

Helpful tips on caring for Easter lilies

Easter Lily CareEaster lilies should be watered when the soil feels dry to the touch. If the container has a decorative sleeve, remove this to allow water to drain out the bottom.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago April 6 - 12, 2000Chas Carlson and Rebecca Myers, Columbus Unified High School senior business students and members of the school’s Business Professionals of America Chapter, are receiving on-the-job training at Commerce Bank of Columbus.

Believers rejoice in being saved

Read 1 Peter 1:3-9In my early thirties, nearing the end of my deconstruction (stripping away Christ’s teachings from family, culture, and the Church), I began reconstructing my faith. I read the Bible more, prayed, and listened to sermons and podcasts, but I still felt off and sad.

Years Ago

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago March 30 - April 5, 2000The Titan junior varsity baseball team traveled to Riverton where they split a doubleheader with the Rams. The Titans won the first game 9 to 2 and lost the second game 8 to 7.

Bible tells God’s relationship with mankind

The Beginning of KnowledgeWhat a wonderful book. It truly is the “bookof- books.” No other book can compare with the mighty word of God. The Bible is many things, but it is not is a storybook, nor is it a “dead letter.”

Cancer cells feed on HF corn syrup

A sweet treat that cancer cells loveWhat do Hawaiian Punch, ketchup, and sweet and sour dipping sauce (at Micky D’s) all have in common?

Which house cleaning personality are you?

As a result of my column last week some have told me they read the column and are doing some closet cleaning themselves. Sounds great as we get ready for a busy summer.In my cleaning I have come across papers and notebooks I saved from my days of writing a monthly informative homemaker newsletter.

Early colon cancer detection saves lives

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women. The lifetime risk of developing colon cancer is one in 24 for men and one in 26 for women.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago March 30 - April 5, 2000Winners of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau 2000 Safety Poster contest are: Trevin Thompson, son of Dick and LaDonna Thompson of Galena, in Division I (grades 1-2); Randi Mercer, daughter of Christy and Randy Mercer of rural Columbus, in Division II (grades 3-4);...