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The life and times of John Boone (1794 – 1882)
John Boon(e) was the son of Stephen Boone Jr. and Stephen was the son of Stephen Boone Sr. Stephen Boone was born about 1740 and drew one pay voucher for service in the Revolutionary War. Soon after John Boone was born, his mother, Elizabeth, died. For whatever reason, his sister, Francis (b.1793), was farmed out to Richard Salmon, but Salmon insisted on a binding contract of adoption. However, all was not lost for in 1828 when the estate o...
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Have you seen the Pointed Cabbage?
If not, check out the interesting vegetable at the Farmer’s Market. Pointed, hearted or sweetheart cabbage as it is sometimes known is a type of green cabbage with green leaves and a pointed head. The leaves are more open than those of a green cabbage and they have a softer texture and sweeter taste. When buying pointed cabbage look for crisp, bright looking leaves and avoid any that are wilting, yellowing or have discolored patches or holes....
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Are you distracted?
Recently, I was headed home after mowing the yard back on the farm up at Clement. On the way back, I got stuck behind a small car on Bonnettsville Road. The car would go about the speed limit for a little while then slow down. It continued speeding up and slowing down while weaving slightly from side to side. Finally, I was able to pass. As I drove by, I glanced at the driver. It was a young lady, busily texting, almost unaware that my truck ...
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Big guns for big allergies
With the allergy season in full swing, pollen, dust, spores and other allergens make life miserable for the eyes, sinuses and noses of allergy sufferers. As I have spoken about previously, good hygiene around the eyes is essential to reduce the suffering of the season. For many patients keeping the eyes well irrigated with artificial tears and careful and frequent washing of the face and hands is the best and easiest therapy when allergies ki...
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Volunteers make senior fishing trip a huge success
I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather God has graced us with!! Always give praise for all he has blessed us with, whether it is what we expect or don’t expect at the moment. Remember, there is a reason for the season. I want to dedicate this week’s article to all the people who made the fishing trip for the seniors such a success. These people have a heart of gold and all their hard work and the time they put into making this a...
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State’s budget process continuing
I hope that everyone had a great weekend. June should be a busy month in the General Assembly as we work on the final state budget. The House budget is expected to be released soon. At that point a conference committee between the House and Senate, with representatives from the Governor’s office, will work on the final form of the budget. I will keep you all updated as the budget process moves forward. Please do not hesitate to contact my off...
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Open your heart to God, loved ones … and love
Do you enjoy genuine love? Colossians 2:2 places proper perspective on the power of genuine love: ‘be knit together in love’. Thinking of things knitted together — afghans, toboggans sweaters - with strength in each stitch, a mental picture surfaces showing that what God intends is for His children to enjoy love and fellowship, being closely connected to Him and to one another. His instructions for growth and fruit are to stay connected to th...
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The Power of a word
In Deuteronomy 28:2 God says “ And all these blessing shall come on thee, and overtake thee, “IF” thou shalt harken unto the voice of the Lord thy God.” I would like to share something with you this week about the word “IF”. It’s such a small but yet powerful word, one that many people look over while reading the Bible. When I read God’s holy word, I look at the word or words that the Holy Spirit chooses to use in verses. This verse here ma...
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God is always watching over you
God’s eye is on you! In one way or another, we are all hurting. Every person on earth carries his own burden of pain. When you are deeply hurt, no person on earth can shut down your inner fears and deepest agonies. Not even the best of friends can understand the battle you are going through or the wounds inflicted on you. Is there a balm for a broken heart? Is there healing for those deep, inner hurts? Can the pieces be put back together an...
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Wrestling the scriptures
Robert C. Oliver The apostle Paul wrote more of the New Testament books than any other writer. He wrote twelve for sure, and most attribute the book of Hebrews to Paul, making it thirteen. Anyone who has studied the Bible will readily admit that what Peter said about some of the things Paul wrote is certainly true. Peter said of the epistles written by Paul, “in which are some things hard to be understood” (II Pet. 3:16). Indeed, some thing...
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Kandid Katie
On almost any given evening, you can catch my mother snooping into someone else’s business. Yep, you heard me right. My own mother just loves to pick up her little cellular phone and start playing with her Facebook account. Now, if you expect her to communicate with anyone while she is snooping, you are out of luck. I don’t think she has yet to figure out that Facebook and other social media forums are for communication, not just a place for ...
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Elizabeth West has joined the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce as its new administrative assistant.
West joins Chamber team
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Elizabeth West as a new member of the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce team. Elizabethbegan her role as the administrative assistant this past Monday, June 3. With having only a few days in her new position, she expresses an eagerness to continue discovering more about her role with the Chamber and how the Chamber can assist each member. Originally from the town of Garland, Elizabeth and...
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Taxing politics and the politics of taxes
The debate over income taxes is about human fossilization as a species that could not get over the fact that they have two legs to walk on and their dogs must have four. But this should not have been an imperative of nature. Taxes can be created and can be destroyed. IRS can be derided and can glorify. Collection actions, relegated to hell, can just as well be a symbol of the struggle between government and citizens in our modern existence. ...
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Smartphones help keep eye on sky during severe weather
When the skies threaten, people turn to their wireless device for weather updates. An Online Publishers Association report indicates that 47 percent of smartphone owners regularly use it to check the weather. Your mobile phone helps make life simpler and easier. During severe weather, smartphones give you quick access to a host of apps, websites and emergency information that can help keep you and your family safe and connected U.S. Cellu...
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Jackson Grove will celebrate Men’s Day Sunday
Men’s Day Celebration will be held at Jackson Grove Bible Church of God in Midway Sunday, June 9 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Elder Ralph Washington of the Holy Tabernacle Church of Roseboro. The men’s choir will rend the music. At 3 p.m., the guest speaker will be Pastor Anthony Blue of the Victory In the Word Ministries along with his choir and congregation. Everyone is cordially invited to attend both services. The host pastor is E...
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