I firmly believe that sometimes things happen for a reason.

So, on Wednesday of last week I had what they are telling me should be my last heart surgery. It was a relatively simple procedure compared to the first two surgeries and I did not even need general anesthesia. It could not have gone any better and there was absolutely no pain.

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor: Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been urged to protect themselves, their neighbors, and their loved ones amidst the worst global health crisis in generations.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and lose his soul?”(Mark 8:36). Moments earlier Jesus had told His disciples of His approaching death and subsequent resurrection.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1734 Song: “Memories, memories, dream of love so true.” Announcer: “And now, Stella Dallas, the true-to-life sequel as written by us, to the world-famous drama of mother love and sacrifice.” Song: “In my beautiful memories.

Along the Way

“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” - Proverbs 27:9 Walking across the spillways of this winding journey, there are moments when we find the treasures of the soul’s expansive nature. Through the waters of uncertain times, we step, stone by stone, across the threshold of becoming.

Ask Rusty

Dear Rusty: I have been a widow since November 2019. I retired under the Federal Civil Service Retirement System. Before my husband died, I made an appointment with Social Security to see if I could receive his Social Security if he passed on. I was told I could.

Bowesmont Lives

Correction: Dakotah Hoselton did land in Michigan after returning from Djbouti, Africa, but they then went on to New Mexico where she and her unit are currently in quarantine. Wednesday Lynette Restemayer of Cavalier was a noon lunch guest of Saralee Hoselton.

Tidbits from AMAC

American ingenuity COVID has wreaked havoc across the country but, but in some cases, it has caused some of us to fall back on good, old American ingenuity to get by, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. Take Johnny Perri, proprietor of J&M Jewelers in Washington Township, MI.

Catch and Release

You check the Tide Tables one more time as you prepare the boat for launch. It is necessary to catch the out-going tide to conserve fuel. You pull out of San Leandro Marina south of Oakland on a friend’s 24 foot inboard boat just before dawn. Your goal is to catch some Pacific salmon.

Brush with the Bunch

Lori Gray joined the Brush Bunch in the 2001/2002 season, our year runs from July 1st to June 31st, and has been a very active member until retiring to Fargo because of her and Dave’s health. On occasion she returns and visits us which is always enjoyable.