Years Ago

25 Years Ago October 5 - 11, 2000Wes Houser, president of the Columbus Community Foundation, presented Cheri Walden, Scammon School principal, with a check for $2,000 for the purchase of playground equipment.

Perimenopause symptoms can be managed

Women experience distinct stages throughout their lives. In literature, these are often described as the maiden, the mother, and the matriarch phases. The transitions between these phases can be challenging times for a woman. Perimenopause is the transition between mother to matriarch.

Traveling by train interesting change

The last week of September, my husband and I took a train trip across eastern Canada. We stayed overnight in three of the largest cities we visited, two of which we stayed two nights and took city tours and learned a lot about Canada.

One finds faith by reading scriptures

The Beginning of KnowledgeIt is entirely possible that one of the most misunderstood of all subjects is faith. More than a few definitions exist. Some contend that faith is nothing more than mere mental assent, while others claim that it is formed by miraculous intervention in a person’s heart.

McCulley crowned Miss Columbus

25 Years Ago Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2000Kitty McCulley was crowned Miss Columbus 2001 at the annual pageant. Her attendant is Diana Handshy. Named as Miss Photogenic was Amanda Schultz. Amanda Tate was named the Miss Congeniality winner. The community service award was presented to Lacey Reeves.

God has plan for redemption of believers

From the Pastor’s PenRead Genesis 12:1-3 Last week, we finished the chapter on The Fall, recognizing that God’s plan was never for this to happen, but He wasn’t caught off guard. He provided a way to cover shame and guilt.The “fall” didn’t end with Genesis 3.

Artificial sweeteners can damage brain

Sugar substitutes may fuel dementiaIf you are younger than 60, you probably aren’t thinking much about the risk of developing cognition problems or dementia (although I think you should).

Trust necessary for good relationships

Do you consider yourself trustworthy? What does it mean to be trustworthy? When you think of a person who is trustworthy or honest, who comes to mind? How about Abraham Lincoln? He walked several miles to return a little money when a person gave him back too much change.

Ribbon cutting to open Nazarene’s new wing

25 Years Ago Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2000A ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening the new west wing of the Church of the Nazarene in Columbus is scheduled for Saturday.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,I’m writing to address the ongoing problem occurring at the (Galena) demolition landfill. I’m sure everyone knows about the fire that occurred in the landfill on Friday, August 1.