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Why?

Dear Editor, In thirty-three years and nine months, the Godhead established in the body of Jesus the Christ the reason we celebrate his birth on December 25, 2023. “I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh.”-Jn 6:51, *8:28-32, RSV Jesus’ conception and ministry was prophesied by Solomon in Eccl 11:5, “As you do not know how the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes ...

Consider Reality Over Rhetoric

Dear Editor, As former President Donald J. Trump continues his personal revenge motivated egocentric quest to regain the U.S. presidency his words have made it abundantly clear that if reelected he would not be in office to serve the people as might be the case in our democratic form of government but rather he expects the people to serve him as he has religiously stated that if he is granted another term by the electorate he will replace public servants who have pledged an oath to serve the people and uphold the Constitution with those with unquestionable loyalty to him and him alone, ...

2023 Adena Lions Club Christmas Giving Tree

Dear Editor, The 2023 Adena Lions Club Christmas Giving Tree Project was very successful! Sixty-nine children received generous Christmas gifts, and 26 hams were distributed to their families. Thank you to the Adena Branch of Consumer’s National Bank, the Harrisville Post Office, and Linda’s Country Diner in Harrisville for allowing us to place our trees and tags in their facilities and accepting and storing the donated wrapped gifts. Figgy’s Fuel Mart in Adena for storing the hams until distribution day. We would also like to thank our local churches, organizations, very ...

Barnesville Eye Doctor Awarded for Pro Bono Care

Dear Editor, We were recently invited to present an award on behalf of the Ohio Optometric Association as part of their Ohio Vision Project Student Loan Repayment Program. Eye doctors who provide pro bono care; volunteer in their community; serve Medicaid beneficiaries; and practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) and/or a Medically Underserved Area/Populations are eligible for this award. Doctor Zachary Leach, who runs a practice in Barnesville was honored with this award for his commitment to his patients and the community. He volunteers to educate and serve the ...

Holiday reflections

Dear Editor, The year end holidays are special. Reflection, gratitude, families and friends, gifting, feelings of “Peace On Earth” and vacations. With that sentiment, I am sad to express my disappointment with our nation’s leadership. As multiple global wars and attacks continue, and our borders are being invaded, leading to exorbitant expense, known and unknown dangers of disease, violence, terror, cultural changes and beyond. The Congress of the USA goes “Holiday” … (they can’t say “merry Christmas”) … unconstitutional? We the People deserve better. ...

Appropriating Christmas

Dear Editor, With the upcoming Christmas celebration, I want to talk about one of the favorite terms used by the left in this country … appropriation. Appropriation is defined as follows, “the act of taking something for your own use, usually without permission.” Church, I believe it is time that we take a cue from the social marxist in this country and tell the world to stop ‘appropriating ‘ our Christmas. Now don’t get me wrong here. I’m not saying that little ones should not have a fantasy about a little fat elf who brings presents, or homes should not be decorated ...