Work to counter muscle loss in aging

Getting a grip on your muscle strength and stroke riskSarcopenia is a muscle- wasting disease, first recognized in 2016, that’s associated with premature aging, inactivity, taking GLP-1s without doing resistance exercise, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, smoking and excessive alcohol.

New ways to replace missing teeth

Your tooth broke, it was painful, the dentist said it couldn’t be fixed and it had to be pulled. Now what?That missing tooth, like a critical bolt missing from an engine, is a problem that may take months or years to show its face.

When parents speak children should listen

Last month, my sister and I took a one-day drive, accompanied by our husbands, to Abilene, where I learned the history of Long Horn Cattle.

Follow directions when using pesticides

Video of the WeekSometimes insecticides or fungicides are necessary to protect vegetable crops. Applying pesticides safely, however, is critical to ensuring produce is healthy and safe to eat.

Roth, Lucian named 4-H Fair royalty

25 Years Ago July 26 - August 1, 2001Rachelle Roth and Todd Lucian of the Lone Elm Beavers 4-H Club were named as 4-H King and Queen at the Cherokee County Fair. Fair attendants were named representing the Spring Valley Sparklers, Amanda Wright and Zach Garner.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:At a time when so much political division and countless forms of media compete for our attention, it’s difficult to stay informed without being overwhelmed. It is certainly tempting to just avoid issues that can ultimately impact our lives.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Citizens of the City of Columbus and Cherokee County:The following are examples of power politicians imposing legislation on our cities and schools that create issues, raise property taxes, and solves nothing.

Forgiveness comes through faith in Christ

From the Pastor’s PenOn October 31, 1517, Martin Luther, a monk and professor of Moral Theology, nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church. Each thesis addressed the misuse of the doctrine of penance.

4-H Clubs nominate royalty candidates

25 Years Ago July 19 - 25, 2001Eight Cherokee County 4-H clubs nominate members for king and queen of the fair. C.C.

God is most powerful force in universe

The Beginning of KnowledgeWhat is the most powerful force in the universe? Of course, it is the Creator of the universe itself, God Almighty. He is dynamic beyond description, yet His wonderful characteristics can be easily comprehended.