George Plagenz I am like the old country parson who preached the same sermon for three or four Sundays in a row. Finally someone in the congregation called this to his attention. The pastor replied, “When you do what I tell you in this sermon, I will preach you another.” I also like something Gertrude…

Amy Satterwhite While I’m glad I never again have to go through all those awkward stages of teen development and hopefully never have to experience childbirth again, I’ve been taking stock of things lately and realized I’m approaching what I like to call a new phase. The 30s cannot be considered middle age, as that…

Morton Kondracke My post-election advice to Democrats is: Go to church. Don’t go to “get religion,” although it might be good for your soul. Just go, in the first instance, to “get” religion, i.e., understand what goes on in the heads and hearts of those who devoutly believe in God and how it affects their…

Our Viewpoint Water is usually something we take for granted. We turn on a faucet and the water flows. We flush a commode and it refills. But when that water is taken away – even for a couple hours – it’s cause for alarm. Taking a shower is out of the question. So is washing…

By Janice M. Howard A USO Show, reminiscent of the World War II era, was staged to entertain honored veterans and guests attending the 21st annual Veterans Program held at the Senior Center. Students from the Warren County High School theater arts department and JROTC Color Guard were willing participants when asked to put together…

Janice M. Howard photos U.S. Navy veterans from Warren County being recognized for service to their country include, front row left, Robert Thatch, Leonard Smith, Ivan Cutler, Melvin Maxwell, I.D. Byars and Les Lytle. At back, Jesse Manning, Ray Skyles, Bill Harden, Herb Klasek, A.W. Hughes, Bob Molloy and Leonard Brown.

Warren County residents Edward Harding, left, and Andy Parrish are among those recognized during the Veterans Program and barbecue luncheon taking place at the Senior Center. Harding served with the Merchant Marines and Parrish served with the Marine Corp.

Veterans from Warren County who served with the U.S. Air Force include Bobby Fults, front left, W.C. Chilton and Wayne Kuhns. At back, Charles Norton, Robert Reed and Calvin Wallace. They are among the former servicemen honored at the 21st annual Veterans Program taking place recently at the Senior Center.

Janice M. Howard photos Among those representing the U.S. Army at the Senior Center-sponsored Veterans Program are, front left, Howard B. Walker, Jim Killian, Andy Wagner, Cecil Parson, Magness Jordan, Clarence West, Joe McReynolds and Robert Reed. At back, James Ward, William F. Maxwell, Winfred Casey, Wayne Martin, Javen Morris, Oscar Groves, James Green, Will…

Gobble Up Turkey Tips There’s a good chance that this holiday season you’ll be serving turkey at your family gathering. Not only a crowd-pleaser, turkey is a versatile meat that lends itself to a variety of side dishes and condiments. However, if you’ve found that preparing turkey isn’t one of your specialties, or that guests…