Correspondence

“Why doesn’t God do something about this situation?” That is a question we pastors get more than we would like to admit. Sometimes the question is blurted out with, “If God is so great, why do so many evil things happen?”. The problem with these questions is that the answers are not what people want to hear, they are what needs to be heard...

I guess by now we know that March really has come in roaring her crazy self. Hopefully, soon she will be acting like a lamb. For some reason, it seems like it has taken longer for warmer weather to come our way. I know as I get older I really don’t handle the colder weather like I did when I was younger. ...

The ladies that met in the library were served lasagna by Sharaya Wright - University Extension and Emiley Lemaster who is training, and also gave us the recipe for making it the healthy way. It was very good. We had a few new books to check out. Marilyn and Linda Jo always help us find good ones. Those there were Marie Wertenburger, Brenda Pierce, Darlene Hutchison and myself. We missed those that couldn’t be with us. We always enjoy this time together...

The regular monthly singing was held on Friday, March 1 with several churches represented. We appreciate all of those who came to worship in song and praise and to fellowship together. The good food and fellowship afterwards was enjoyed by all as we celebrated March birthdays and anniversaries for those in attendance...

Hello to all and hope your week was wonderful. I’ve enjoyed these warmer temperatures for a few days, for sure. The Easter Lilies are blooming and I always enjoy going up on the hill behind my house and picking a fresh bouquet. Sister Elaine had some special visitors this past week, her grandson, Dustin and Nicole Ormsby with their new son, Axton came to see her. He is such a handsome baby and strong. He is turning over and isn’t even a month old yet. It was good to see them all...

Would you like your business or organization to be in our weekly spotlight? It is easy and free to chamber members. There is a simple questionaire that you can fill out and either mail, email, drop off or call us and we will pick it up. Each week a business or organization is selected and we highlight them in the newspaper, on social media, and our website...

“Be careful what you ask for”, this old adage has much truth for it. Sometimes we ask for things and don’t realize the effort that goes there. For instance, when a child asks for a puppy, they are not realizing the work it takes to raise a puppy. They just see wiggly tails and soft fur. They don’t see the feeding, cleaning up after, paper training and obedience work that will be going on for the next 12 to 18 years...

It was a crystal world under the street lights early Saturday morning when the sun shone briefly. I saw a big flock of geese going over. Mentioned it at the post office and Ellen said she saw geese on Friday. The weather was nice on Thursday and the quilters quilted. ...

I promised all the readers that I would announce when our bundle of joy arrived so I am keeping my word. Charity Ruby Grace McCabe born Feb. 20, 2019 at 12:51 p.m. weighing in at 5 lbs. 15 oz. and 19-1/2 inches long. Our little precious baby girl has finally arrived and we waited it out 41 weeks and 3 days. I can say that my life has completely changed, she has brought a lot of joy into our hearts and we are thankful to God for her...

Corned Beef And Vegetables 3 lb. corned beef 1/4 tsp. pepper 6 whole cloves 1 bay leaf 6 potatoes, peeled and quartered 6 carrots, cleaned, halved lengthwise 1 medium head cabbage cut in quarters In a large saucepan, cover corned beef with water. Add spices or omit if beef was packaged in spices. Simmer, covered about 3 - 3-1/2 hours or until tender...

My heart was heavy as I approached the high school office. I don’t go here often; in fact, I don’t recall ever coming down this year. But this matter couldn’t be ignored. I knew the circumstances surrounding this instance and it made my heart all the heavier for knowing. Thankfully, the sun peeks through the dark clouds of our lives, unexpectedly. It can happen in a moment and make an impact we don’t soon forget...

I moaned. My phone wasn’t ready to catch that marvel. Sad. It was stunning. During its unfolding I gasped. Stunning for its surprise, simplicity and serenity. Astounding that in the vast expanse of this globe, I alone saw it. In this ever-expanding universe, the two eyes of one homo sapien Teresa Pearson Lee were the only two eyes focusing on that sight. WHAT sight?...