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- Advertisement - The First Annual Egg Hunt with McKay Family Farms will be held on Sunday, March 28th. All ages are welcome! There will be a charge per child and guardians are free. One guardian will be required for every two children. Masks are required and social distancing for precaution is appreciated, for the safety of all families involved. The admission fee includes: Petting zoo, Exotic animal show, One pony ride per child, Egg Hunt and a picture with the Easter Bunny.   Payment will b...

Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be filled with patience. Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope. Fast from worries and have trust in God. Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity. Fast from pressures and be prayerful. Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy. Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others. Fast from grudges and be reconciled. Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.    The next Patriot Town Board meeting ...

- Advertisement - The next Patriot Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 at 5 p.m. Only after that meeting will the approved February minutes be available to the public. The Town Board is comprised of President Elizabeth Thomas, Clerk Linda Fisk and Board Members Theresa Winters and Tony Rider. Any questions or comments need to be directed to the Patriot Town Hall, 352 2nd Street, phone number (812) 594-2243.   Prayers of comfort and healing for the family of Michael Poli...

- Advertisement - The Patriot Town Board met February 2nd as scheduled, but the minutes are not available. When requested, I was advised that the Board has ruled that no minutes will be released until approved, which means that there will always be a month long delay before that information is available. The next Patriot Town Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd, at 5 p.m. The Town Board is comprised of President Elizabeth Thomas, Clerk Linda Fisk and Board Members Theresa Winters a...

- Advertisement -  Please continue to pray for our country. Between the pandemic and the social and political unrest, we are far from being back to ‘normal’ ­— whatever ‘normal’ is now and will be in the future, the last year has changed the definition forever.   Prayer List: Everyone affected by COVID-19, the patients and staff of Swiss Villa Nursing and Rehab; Eylah Leppert, Ken and Sylvia Byars, Tony Christiani, Cindy and Mike Gardner; Posey Tappers Stasia Wiseman, Alanna Smith,...

- Advertisement - Prayers of comfort and healing to the families of Lawrence Elston, Stephen Sieglitz, Jamie Cohen, and Alberta Pickett on their passing this past week.   Charlie Chaplin, English comic and actor, lived 88 years — dying in Switzerland on Christmas Day 1977. In addition to his fame in films, he also was somewhat of a philosopher. Here are some of his memorable quotes.   He left us 4 statements:   1. Nothing is forever in this world, not even our problems.   2. I love walkin...

- Advertisement - On New Year’s Eve, an old Irish tradition is to open your door at midnight and let the Old Year out and the New Year in. Maybe we should consider adding all doors, windows, and garage doors this year. We’re all hoping and praying that 2021 will be peaceful and healthier for us all. None of us are the same today as we were a year ago, the pandemic and all of its repercussions has made permanent changes in how we feel and react, and I think it’s helped us all re-prioritize...

- Advertisement - This year is nearly on the books and what was normal last year, isn’t and may never be again. We have all changed and we are not the same as we were this time last year. I for one have lost a very dear friend and I mourn her passing daily. We have all learned to treasure our family and loved ones in a new and different way. We are learning to cherish those in our lives and take nothing for granted.  Christmas is about re-birth and beginning anew. Please celebrate the coming...

  A long time ago in Germany, a mother was cleaning for Christmas. Spiders fled up to the attic to escape the broom. On quiet Christmas Eve, the spiders slowly came down for a peek. “Oh, what a beautiful tree!”   In excitement, they scurried up and out along each branch. They were filled with happiness as they climbed amongst the glittering beauty. But alas! By the time they were done, the tree was shrouded in their dusty grey web.   When Santa came with gifts for the children and saw th...

- Advertisement - Did you know that the chopping down of the Christmas tree represents the death of Christ and putting it back up represents the resurrection of Christ?   Did you know that the wreaths we hang are never ending circles that represent eternity?   Candy canes were made to look like shepherd hooks and the colors, red — Jesus’ blood, white — purity.   The gifts represent the three gifts the wise men brought for baby Jesus.   So, when you are running around trying to find th...