Connections by Dolores Bader

Posted February 20, 2013 at 12:00 am

I wrote this years ago, but it bears repeating. The following are quotes from a king, a president and a famous statesman. Can you guess who said what?

1. “A rebel doesn't care about facts. All he wants to do is yell.”

2. “Where there is hunger law is not regarded; and where law is not regarded, there will be hunger.”

3. “But whatever you do you would be well advised to practice stern discipline and vigourous, unremitting effort.”

4. “Never forget to be truthful and kind. Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart.”

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    If buildings could talk the old white church on Sycamore Street would have hundreds of stories to tell.

    If buildings could talk the old white church on Sycamore Street would have hundreds of stories to tell. The building will soon be gone but the legacy it leaves in this community has been preserved in a 20 page booklet authored by the late Wanda McQuilkin in 1992 as the Presbyterian Church celebrated its 125th anniversary. Always the musician, Wanda became local historian, poet and author/editor with this booklet.

    From its inception in1868 the congregation was served by 31 pastors.

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    Ordinary Walk

    The air is blustery cool, but not yet cold. There is not a cloud in the sky. The sumac and virginia creeper are turning blood red. The walnuts and acorns are on the ground. The leaves are falling like driving rain. Altogether it is an ordinary fall day; a perfect time to explore. This will be a day walk, in the early afternoon, best chance to see some of our summer friends that are still lingering.

    The dragonflies can still be

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    Connections by Dolores Bader

    By Dolores Bader

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    It probably isn't a comparison that would pop into the minds of most people, but it sure took root in mine! When I heard the story of the wild animals on the loose out East my first thought was it can't be any worse than the pack that keeps returning to this state in their search

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