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Sharing the tale of a'dead duck' By Pastor David Klappenbach Good Shepherd Lutheran "For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery," Galatians 5:1 I am not sure of the original source, but the late Richard C. Hoefler, a teacher of preachers used to tell t ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
13 factors in the coming food crisis A baker throwing one extra into your bag of a dozen bagels is a good thing. But you may find yourself suffering from a mild case of triskaidekaphobia after checking out 13 factors that are converging to push the world towards a food crisis. Some might feel that talk about a food crisis is alarmist ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from Days Past 120 years ago 1888 Burglars went through the C.S &C depot at Green Springs on Sunday and the depots of that road and the Pennsylvania road in Tiffin next day, securing but a small amount of money, however. A cage containing two blood sucking vampires was transferred at the U.S. Expres ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
120 years ago 1888 Assessor Scholey has almost completed his duties and will be ready to report at Fremont in a few days. He reports that the valuation in the township will fall below that of last year about $2,000, while in the village it will probably be about the same. The young man arrest ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Night visitors add interest to walk Two things you should know. First, weather permitting I walk with a friend, Doug Shaw, every morning. We meet in front of my house and follow a meandering route that's just a bit over four miles in length and leads through many of the neighborhoods in town. Doug is the president of our city counc ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
It is need or wanting more? By Pastor Jim Belcher, Calvary Baptist Church Not long ago I was the "proud" possessor of over 600 file folders chucked full of helpful, insightful, and weighty information that was totally meaningless. Like the most tireless of private detectives, I searched and researched issues and ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
SS has come far since paying 17 cents By Robert Wood Social Security Manager Baseball is America's pastime. It's also game known for its numbers. Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, Cal Ripken's record of 2,632 consecutive games played and Hank Aaron's 755 career home runs all tell stories much larger than the numbers themse ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from Days Past 90 years ago 1918 George Beebe of Vickery met with a painful accident when he was unloading some hay. The fork fell and lacerated his side. A horse that belonged to Ralph Hummel dropped dead near the Beard undertaking establishment. Youngsters were firing fireworks nearby and it was a ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
The powerof the Lord By Pastor James Lewis Harvest Baptist Temple Abundant, abiding, restful life, it sounds so good doesn't it? It would be such a relief. Who wouldn't reach out for peace, for joy, for hope? But inside a lot of us, a small, sad voice keeps whispering something that keeps our stomachs kn ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
A salute to dads and cops June 15 was Father's Day. Contrary to popular misconception, it was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a "father's day" was first proposed there were no Father's Day cards. Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington, first proposed the id ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Animals do the most amazing things While checking e-mail last week I couldn't help but spot three news articles, all related to animals, on Yahoo's home page. The headline which first caught my attention was out of Japan and read: "Lost parrot recites address." TOKYO - When Yosuke the parrot flew out of his cage and got lost, ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from Days Past 120 years ago 1888 Mrs. Giles Ray died at her home on North Ridge on Tuesday morning last, aged about 42 years. The grain elevator at Vickery, Townsend Township, will be sold at public sale by the Sheriff of Sandusky County, on Saturday, June 23rd, at the door of the courthouse in Fre ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
'Go ahead... Trust me' By Pastor Henry Favorite, First Missionary Church The theme is recurring throughout scripture. Time and again we find God saying to His chosen servants "Go ahead, trust me!" We read in Proverbs 17:20 "Happy is the one who trusts in the Lord." We also see in the "Hall of Faith" chapter in Hebr ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from Days Past 120 years ago 1888 Mr. Benj. Mook has in course of construction a new barn on Maple Street. Jno. Bell is the builder. Piety Hillers are noted for their ingenious turn of mind, and it applies to fishing, as well as other vocations. The latest has been successfully accomplished by our n ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Cleaning out the stuff in our lives The county's annual Relay for Life fundraiser is coming up in early June. As many of you know, this worthwhile event - which is also held in counties across the state and nation - raises money to help folks with cancer. As part of our local relay there is a used book sale, which has become very pop ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
God bless 'the jerk'behind the wheel By Pastor Abby Auman, Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church It was driving around Washington, D.C. that taught me how prayer can conquer anger. I attended three years of graduate school in D.C., which makes three years of gridlock, near misses, road rage, and amazing-but-not-in-a-good-wa ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Don't sweat the small stuff Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson has some very insightful suggestions on how to deal with everyday life. The book is worth reading and most of it is well worth sharing with others. I want to share two of the book's chapters, one dealing with developing our compassion, the other abo ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
News from days past 120 years ago 1888 The May Festival of St. Mary's Church last evening was a decided success. Over $100 was realized. The gold watch was drawn by Mr. Winfield Adair. Thursday, June 7th, the Class of '88 will graduate from Clyde High School. The class numbers 10 members, four young gentlemen an ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Social Security can aid injured veterans By Michael J. Astrue Social Security Commissioner With Memorial Day approaching, I think it's important to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We at Social Security honor the heroism and courage of our military service members and mourn for those who have given ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Giving children a wonderful gift By Pastor Ed Carlson, Clyde Christian Church A young mother recently asked a good friend, "What do you think is the greatest gift we can give our children?" The friend immediately responded, "Help them develop a relationship with Jesus." That mother was right on target and here are some reaso ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY