This silhouette of the old steamtrain that came down the railroad track not far from where we lived, brings back some fond memories. My two brothers, Wallace and Sugar Foot, and myself, Geraldine Williams, decided we wanted to ride on it. We were very young. We waved at the train and yelled for it to […]
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Letters to the Dolphin
Poisoned By Dog Vomit…Wait…What? by Dawn Ragusin
Zinc phosphide (Zn3P2) is a readily available rodenticide that, on contact with stomach acid and water, produces phosphine (PH3), a highly toxic gas. Unfortunately, I know this to be fact… My normal routine of letting the dog out to potty on my lunch break, was disturbed when I noticed 2 fresh gopher/mole holes in the […]
Chapel Happenings by Erny McDonough
What an Easter Celebration! Over 800 people gathered to say in one loud voice, “He Lives!” It was a wonderful day. At the Chapel, we hosted Missionary Adam Fifthen and his family who are going to Holland. The kids had a wonderful Easter Egg hunt and it was a day to remember! Pastor Joane and […]
What’s Happening at First Baptist Church? by Doyle Adams
Summer time is approaching very quickly. The children are getting ready for school to be over and vacation time to begin. The Church Children’s Camp begin next month, on June 12 to June 15. This camp is for the children who have completed the 3rd through 6th grades. If you have children who would like […]
Safety In the Storms by Donnie L. Martin
As I type my thoughts this morning, I’m sure a number of you can relate to the words of the disciples in Mark 4:38c, who said, “Master, carest thou not that we perish.” These words were spoken in response to a violent storm that had come upon them. The storms of life are often like […]