New Salem and other area news – February 15, 2023

By Editor | February 15, 2023 |

By WYVETTA DAVIS
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No mail or federal services next Monday

“A mistake repeated more than once is a decision.”
There will be no mail Monday, Feb. 20 for President’s Day.
Prayer Requests (if there are any names to add or delete on here, please let me know): Miracles to all branches of government to turn back to God, Healing answers for cancer, and the coronavirus to totally stop. And for these individuals: Anne Hopkins, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Jacques, Brian Bradshaw, Charla Prior, Danny K. Guthrie, Elinor Waddell, Erma Garner, Frances Davis, Gary Dice, Greg and Shari Ketterman, Heather Shafer, Jerry Garner, Janet Bonnett, Joe Yackley, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Karen DeWitt, Les Garner, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Michael Miller, Mike Miller, Norman Shaw, Nic Carter, Peggy Piper, Rick Blackstun, Roger Bonnett, Sharon Straus, and Susan Shaw.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 2 Thessalonians 3:10
Birthdays and anniversaries for This Week: Feb. 15, Tom Dell, Feb. 16, Joyce Fusselman, Kathryn Burrows, Ryan Motley, Feb. 17, Derrick Hankins, Veneita and Rick Blackstun, Feb. 18, Keith Davis, Shari Bush, Feb. 19, Shirley Stinson, Steve Shelton, Tanya Wyatt, Feb. 20, Angela Kirk, Feb. 21, Austin Francis, Emma Hanks, Susan Collins.Odd Holidays for This Week: Feb. 16, Do a Grouch a Favor Day, Feb. 17, Random Act of Kindness Day, Feb. 18, Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, Feb. 19, National Lashes Day, Feb. 20, National Muffin Day, Feb. 21, National Pancake Day.
“When you are caught gossiping about another person (and that person actually heard you), instead of ignoring the situation, it would be better if you would apologize to the person.”
I enjoyed going one day last week to see my oldest granddaughter Jacqueline at her place of employment.
Trivia Answers from Last Week:
1. Who made the first phone call to the Moon? (Richard Nixon)
2. Complete the scripture: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you ________.” (rest)
3. What disease is believed to have killed more people than any other throughout history? (Malaria — over 1 million people still die from malaria annually.)
Trivia Questions for This Week:
1. What year did the Titanic sink?
2. Complete the scripture: Noah found _______ in the eyes of the Lord.
3. The Statue of Liberty originally also served what functional role? Read a good book, talk to an old friend, send a card to someone for no special occasion, turn the tv off and enjoy the silence for a few minutes each day.