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Published on January 8, 2026 - Page 8
Ice skating proves to be a fun time
By GLORIA YODER   W e bundled up and were out the door. After a brisk quarter-mile walk, we arrived at the Zehrs’, where skating was planned for any...
Published on December 24, 2025 - Page 12
Spend Christmas catching up with the Yoders
The annual dinner of deer heart and apple dumplings rolled around again. It's been a family tradition for 20 years or so. The first evening of...
Published on December 18, 2025 - Page 8
Saying bittersweet farewell to Grandma Mast
All 39 of us cousins were there as we stood to sing. It was special, but also teary -- our dear grandma had passed on to her eternal home. How we...
Published on December 11, 2025 - Page 8
Widows’ meal touches heart
A widow's gathering is not something I necessarily expected to be a part of -- at least not until I reached my senior years. When that first...
Published on December 4, 2025 - Page 8
Shocking events rally the family together
'Mom! Look at what Skunky Monkey brought!" There in the hands of my youngster lay a baby squirrel. It had no chance of survival without some tender...
Published on November 27, 2025 - Page 24
Conference proves to be enlightening
Whew, what a day! Hundreds of faces I did not know, along with many I did. If you happen to be one who enjoys crowds, it may be of interest for you...
Published on November 20, 2025 - Page 6
Birthdays continue to be a big deal for the family
Birthdays are a big thing at our house, and with six children they keep rolling around and around. For me, birthdays have their own way of bringing...
Published on November 13, 2025 - Page 8
‘Sew’ happy to be back to mending
These fall days have been a delight to all of us. The five oldest children are in the swing of school, and Joshua and I enjoy our times at home. I...
Published on October 30, 2025 - Page 8
Uncle Paul’s family hosts special fundraising dinner
When Mom first told me about the supper they planned to attend at my Uncle Paul's house in Worthington, Indiana, I didn't think much about it. Paul...
Published on October 16, 2025 - Page 8
Raising boys and girls offers contrast in interests
My 5-year-old is just in the sweetest stage right now. I enjoy all stages -- infant, toddler, preschool and teens --but sometimes I get the feeling I...

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Published on December 11, 2025 - Page 8
Widows’ meal touches heart
A widow's gathering is not something I necessarily expected to be a part of -- at least not until I reached my senior years. When that first...
Published on December 18, 2025 - Page 8
Saying bittersweet farewell to Grandma Mast
All 39 of us cousins were there as we stood to sing. It was special, but also teary -- our dear grandma had passed on to her eternal home. How we...
Published on December 24, 2025 - Page 12
Spend Christmas catching up with the Yoders
The annual dinner of deer heart and apple dumplings rolled around again. It's been a family tradition for 20 years or so. The first evening of...
Published on January 8, 2026 - Page 8
Ice skating proves to be a fun time
By GLORIA YODER   W e bundled up and were out the door. After a brisk quarter-mile walk, we arrived at the Zehrs’, where skating was planned for any...