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Weir school carnival royalty announced

25 Years Ago November 24 - 30, 1999The Weir Attendance Center held its annual school carnival. The carnival royalty this year were Morgan McCready as queen and Kane McCready as king.

Practicing gratitude reaps health benefits

Would you like to sleep better, have a healthier heart and less aches and pains? How about a lower blood pressure, a higher self -esteem and enhanced relationships?

Hi Neighbor

I am sure most if not all of you reading this column know one or more persons who have Autism. It is much more common than you might think. Many famous people have Autism. Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, Emily Dickinson, Bobby Fischer, Bill Gates and Tim Burton to mention only a very few.

Protect fragile plants during winter

With Cynthia Domenghini Prior to the first frost bring the amaryllis inside and place it in a dark location. Stop watering it and when the leaves dry cut them off just above the bulb. Allow the bulb to rest for eight to twelve weeks with no water.

Years Ago

25 Years Ago November 24 - 30, 1999Outstanding 4-H’er awards were presented to Josie Hall, Christina Karsten, Whitney Paxson and Raven Zook at the 1999 4-H Achievement and Leaders Recognition Banquet.

Obey God’s commands to love others

John 15:9 (CSB) “As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.”What’s it like to be in love? Some can remember that feeling, almost as if it was yesterday.

Area youth soccer ends fall season

25 Years Ago November 17 - 23, 1999The Central Junior High Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter members sold “Pampered Chef “ cookbooks.

Heart conditions linked to cognitive decline

DRS. OZ AND ROIZENSmart choices for colon cancer screeningColorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death in men under age 50 and the second-leading cause in women in that age group.

Travel delays column submission

Love toIn the blink of an eye October flew by, and when I looked at the calendar, November is half gone. I realized I hadn’t written this column in several weeks. My excuse? We’ve been traveling and enjoying our retirement, and according to my husband, I have too many irons in the fire.