by Ralphine Major | Jan 16, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major They seem to blend in with the winter landscape of barren trees and fields that were once full of green grass. I first spotted them around Thanksgiving walking awkwardly on the grounds as they searched for something to eat. Nine wild turkeys can be...
by Ralphine Major | Jan 8, 2017 | Columnist, Major, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ralphine Major She was a schoolteacher; he was a scoutmaster. “Their contributions to our families, our churches, and in our community have been selfless on their part and rewarding to our community,” Becky Calfee said. She is referring to Betty and Clayton Sharp,...
by Ralphine Major | Jan 3, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major “ . . . but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,” Philippians 3:13 (New American Standard). Paul’s words in his letter to the Philippians always come to mind at this time of year. The window of time...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 27, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Rahpine Major It was two or three days before Christmas when he got the gift. Wayne, my brother, tells me it was his favorite Christmas present that year—a German shepherd pup. His coat was a beautiful gray with black tips. He was playful. When Wayne and...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 18, 2016 | Columnist, Major, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ralphine Major “I was totally surprised when I got my orders and found out I was going to Salzburg, Austria. I had to look on a map to see where it was located!” he said. “That was the beginning of a beautiful journey of a lifetime,” he added. Charlie Lovell was...
by Ralphine Major | Dec 12, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major The look on her face was one of pain and distress. Her hands clutched her stomach. We thought she was ill. Many years ago, mother and I had nursery duty during worship service. The group of three-year-old children looked adorable in their Christmas...
