If you eat or wear clothes, thank a farmer

March 9, 2019

To the editor: In honor of our farmers who provide the food and fiber that helps feed and clothe our nation we celebrate National Ag Week during the week of March 10-15. Today’s farmers can produce more with less thanks in part to precision (GPS) agriculture, improved seed genetics and the like. As Americans we enjoy the safest most affordable food supply in the world, which translates to having more disposable income to spend on other household expenses, travel and other non-essential luxury items. Perhaps forgotten in all this is the economic contribution agriculture provides ...

Does commission really protect the environment — or special interests?

March 7, 2019

To the editor: Do you care about your future? What about your kids’ future? What basics do we need? Clean air to breathe would be the obvious choice. Second, clean water fit to drink is a must. With those and our rich soil we can grow our own food. It’s a piece of cake, the future is bright. But wait, suddenly the air is foul and the water polluted. Roadblock! I know life is infinitely more complex but can we even start without the first two. Why don’t we think that way? Thomas Fuller said “We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” The rules concerning who the ...

Appreciates Sonshine Singers help for Lord’s Cupboard

March 6, 2019

To the editor: As director of the Lord’s Cupboard, I would like to express our appreciation to the audiences and the members of the Sonshine Singers, for the awesome donation given to us as a result of offerings taken during their final performances February 14, 15 and 16, 2019. Their ministry has touched a lot of lives over the past twenty years and they have shared offerings with many organizations in the communities where their members live and work. To be chosen as this year’s recipient is worthy of a public “thank you” to all who participated and attended. Blessings to ...

Thanks from Sonshine Singers for support

March 6, 2019

To the editor: “Thank You” are two very small words that cannot possibly convey the love and mutual admiration the Sonshine Singers feel toward our audiences that have faithfully attended and supported our many ministries over the last 20 years. As we sang God’s praises (in February), all those present felt the power of the Holy Spirit as we together celebrated His love for us. Through the generosity of our wonderful congregations, we were able to give to both the Lord’s Cupboard and The Food Pantry a wonderful donation to supply for the needs of others. Thank you, so very ...

Thanks Sonshine Singers for help for Holy Trinity Food Pantry

March 6, 2019

To the editor: Holy Trinity Parish would like to thank the Sonshine Singers, not only for their gift of uplifting music that they have given to the community over the years, but also for their recent donation to Holy Trinity Food Pantry. The Sonshine Singers were gracious in giving a portion of what they received from the public freewill offerings at their concerts, to Holy Trinity Food Pantry. The Sonshine Singers financial gift will help purchase 14,285 pounds of food from the Food Bank of Iowa to feed those in need here in Webster County. Thank you to all who have been a part ...

‘God loves. Choose life’

March 2, 2019

To the editor: Here’s a short unsubstantiated story attributed to Ernest Hemingway. As the story goes, Hemingway was challenged to write a compelling story in just six words. He wrote: “For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” This powerful story is becoming the reality that describes America. Millions of babies will never have the opportunity to wear shoes because their lives have been snuffed out. This tragedy could end with another six-word story: “God loves. God forgives. Choose life.” Lorraine Martin Fort Dodge