June 2022

Dance to the Beat

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Elizabeth Vidos, also known as “Lady Chops,” (right) recently rocked the house during the Welsh Library summer program. Heidi Williamson, 12, (above, from left) and Halyn Moore 4, share in the excitement while Pookie Johnson, 6, (left) and Laynie Johnson, 10, try out instruments that mimic ocean sounds.

City to celebrate first Juneteenth holiday

Local residents have the opportunity this weekend to come together for the city’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration at Marcus Cain Park.

Local organization seeks adult mentors

A national mentoring organization is in need of responsible adults who are willing to donate their time throughout the year to make a difference in the lives of area youth.

Local family celebrates Gotcha Day

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A local pastor and his wife took a chance on fostering a young toddler, miraculously won custody and only recently were able to finalize adoption after five years of tribulations.

OLHC Hosts ‘Wonderful Wednesdays’

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Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church recently wrapped up their three-week summer program,“Wonderful Wednesdays,” where youth from pre-K to fifth grade were able to learn about the teachings of Jesus and Mother Mary.

Breaking Promises

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An important theme which runs through the Bible is the inability of humankind, both individually and collectively, to keep our promises. The Israelites are chastised again and again for stubbornly pursuing their own selfish interests and breaking the covenant they had with God. God continues to forgive them, and in the New Testament when Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive his neighbor, Jesus tells him that he should forgive him not just seven times, but seventy-seven times, reflecting the divine patience for human weakness. We are all prone to breaking our promises and to sinning against God and our fellow man, and should be comforted by His everlasting mercy. Our sinning will someday come to an end, but His mercy and forgiveness will last forever. Strive to be more faithful in your own life and to mirror God’s everlasting mercy when those around you fall short.

Try this Chilled Treat

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(Culinary.net) Hardly anything beats a cold, refreshing drink on a hot day. This Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch provides a chilling moment of relaxation with the sweetness of orange and pineapple combined with the cool flavor of orange sherbet.

Protect pets in hot weather

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Warm weather brings many changes. Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors.

Safe in the Sun

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A relaxing day outdoors soaking up some of the sun’s rays is how many people prefer to spend their free time when the weather allows. While the very vision of a warm summer afternoon spent outdoors can invoke positive feelings, it’s important that people take protective measures before going outside and continue to do so while they’re out there.

Fed’s aggressive rate hikes raise chance of recession

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has pledged to do whatever it takes to curb inflation, now raging at a four-decade high and defying the Fed’s efforts so far to tame it.