Focus on Faith – Hospitality is showing love
How good are we at welcoming someone into our midst who is different than we are? Here in Beardstown, where we have so many different nationalities...
Opinion
Bits & Pieces – A little bit of confusion
I’m confused!Now, for those who have known me for a long time, I can hear them saying, “What’s new?”The calendar is telling me that in three days will...
Express your right to vote
In just a few days, the United States will vote for a new President. Millions have already voted. Some are still on the fence. Some have never voted and...
Continue to boost Cass County
Dear Editor,I have had the privilege of serving with two talented Cass County Board members for many years; Connie Starkey and Cathy Gibson. Each of them...
Reader responds to Rahn
Dear Editor,A reader recently submitted a letter that implied that I twice misquoted a statement by President John F. Kennedy in my last letter.I would...
Focus on Faith – The Boss of Our Lives
I bought a hat at the fall festival. I picked this hat because of what it said. In big bold letters it reads: Jesus Is My BossI thought, well, that hat...
Good Growing – How to overwinter geraniums for next year’s garden
Annual geraniums (Pelargonium) are among the most popular flowering plants grown in gardens. These easy-to-grow, low-maintenance plants provide color to...
Reader concerned about local drivers
Dear Editor,I remarked to a friend that there were people driving who could never pass a driver’s test.This is based on three occasions, while stopped...
Reader wants voters to consider all things
Dear Editor, Can someone please explain to me why normally intelligent and practical people are supporting Donald Trump? How many warnings do we need...
Focus on Faith – What is the best advice you have ever been given?
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten? Who gave that advice to you? What was the circumstance that necessitated the wise words that changed...