Increase exercise to protect heart

How much exercise truly protects the heart?Two-thirds of Americans don’t get the minimum amount of aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and combined physical activity recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association (AHA).

Mayhood enjoys visit with family, friends

25 Years Ago August 9 - 15, 2001Master Sergeant G. Terry Mayhood, stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army, has returned to Germany after a monthlong visit with his parents, Lloyd and Eva Mayhood of Columbus. Randy and Brenda Mayhood of Roanoke, Texas, visited July 21 and had dinner with the family.

Allergic reactions in pregnancy can be treated

Pregnancy is such an incredible state of anticipation. Each day it seems like you’re finding something new to wonder or worry about. Having an allergic or immune system condition can certainly add a few questions and considerations to the list, though.• Is my nose congested from seasonal allergies?

Eisenhower Museum interesting place to visit

We hear news reports all of the time about the leaders of our country both past and present. However, all too often it is sometimes after they are dead and no longer with us that some stories come out about them. Take President Dwight D. Eisenhower for instance.

Smart money moves for parents as school begins

New school routines, fresh supplies and busy schedules put education on every family’s mind.

FCCLA members win national awards

25 Years Ago August 9 - 15, 2001Five Columbus Unified High School students and three sponsors attended the National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America meeting in Anaheim California July 7-14. Four of the students participated in STAR (Students Taking Action for Recognition) events.

Jesus came to rule God’s kingdom

From the Pastor’s PenHave you ever wondered what Jesus truly taught? If you could sum it up in just one or two words, what would they be? Maybe grace, mercy, compassion, love, or even repentance?

New office hours at Columbus city hall

25 Years Ago August 2 - 8, 2001New office hours at city hall, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will be applied after the workers decided on a 30-minute lunch break rather than one hour.

Christ can be found only in His Word

The Beginning of KnowledgeIn his gospel account, Luke describes an incident that occurred early in the life of Christ. Because Jesus’ parents were obedient to the Mosaic rules and regulations, they had traveled to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of the Passover (Luke 2:41).

Investing in child’s future made easy

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most hopeful moments, filled with endless possibilities. It’s also a natural time to start thinking about that child’s future, and right now there has never been a better time to do it.