Walking increases health, life expectancy

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Sulfuric acid leak causes evacuation

25 Years Ago December 15 - 21, 1999The US Department of Agriculture service center offices at 206 South Indiana in Columbus is undergoing major remodeling, according to Rosemary Pillar of the Cherokee County Farm Services Agency Office.Eye Care Associates of Columbus was awarded the 1999 See to...

Christmas is more about a feeling

Read Matthew 2:1-12Do you remember the story of the Grinch? Dr. Suess strived to show us that Christmas isn’t about decorations, trees, or presents. It’s more about a feeling. Sadly, Dr. Suess didn’t point Christmas to Christ. Sometimes, we do this to ourselves.

Plastic surgery not always for vanity’s sake

When many people hear the term plastic surgery images of Hollywood stars trying to fight back the effects of aging come to mind. It is easy to assume that plastic surgeons just deal in vanity. However, that would minimize everything that these talented surgeons accomplish with their scalpels.

12 Days of Christmas teaches Bible truths

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is literally just around the corner. When Thanksgiving is so late in November, that’s what we get. Of course, the stores have been stocked with Christmas decorations and merchandise since before Halloween.

Pizza Hut Adopt a Family Night a success

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago December 15 - 21, 1999Members of the community turned out in overwhelming support for the sixth annual Pizza Hut Adopt a Family Night.

Problem net wrap causes when used on hay bales

Wendie Powell Livestock Production Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictWe are experiencing the first real cold snap of the year in Southeast Kansas. The frigid temperatures make me dread the task of pulling net wrap off the round bale of hay.

False wood technique popularized in France

For thousands of years, artisans have found ways to make one material look like another. The history of furniture is filled with examples, like wood painted to resemble marble, metal, lacquer or other expensive or exotic materials.

Divine plan for marriage is lifetime of love

The Beginning of KnowledgeDepression and darkness had settled upon the young man. He was frustrated. You see, this fellow (call him “Karl”) felt as though his marriage was disintegrating. Once, he had been crazy in love with this young lady, but as time progressed those initial emotions had faded.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago December 8 - 14, 1999Students of the Month at Central Grade School in Columbus are Kelsie Richards, Sarah Martin, Nick Saporito, Jordan Allen, Bimal Patel, Casey Delmont, Clint Ellis, Sonny Bock, Amanda Bondoc, and Sam Simpson.Spencer students invited Calibrated Forms employees, Kathi...