Sunday,  January 20, 2013 • Vol. 13--No. 185 • 13 of 45 •  Other Editions

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• My wife has the idea that an Apple a day keeps the doctor away. I have a different slant on that idea. I believe an Apple Fritter a day keeps everybody away.
• When it comes to salads, my wife is the crowned queen of salads. She has a golden touch when it comes to making salads. If I am not careful, she will serve me a salad three times a day. Another thing I need to watch out for with her salads. Occasionally, she will try to slip in some form of broccoli. For some unknown reason she believes broccoli is the panacea for all ills nutritionally.
• As diets come and go, my diets usually go without leaving a trace behind them. Years ago, I got serious about a diet and was determined to lose 25 pounds of ugly fat. Much to my chagrin, I lost the other fat instead. Now look at me!
• The diet phase is beginning to run its course as we come to the close of January. Towards the end of January, my lovely bride begins thinking of Valentine's Day. For me, whatever gets her attention off my diet is good news any day of the week.
• I suppose it is true what people say that you are what you eat. I further suppose that it is important to eat the right things. Not only is that true physically but also spiritually. The Bible has something to say about this.
• "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby" (1 Peter 2:1 KJV).
• Nothing is more important in my daily routine than feasting on the Word of God. I may not do very well on my physical diet, but I do take special care about my spiritual diet.
• Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313, Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 1-866-552-2543 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. His web site is www.jamessnyderministries.com.

Service Notice: Jean Schaller

• The funeral for Jean Schaller, 82, of Groton will be 2 p.m., Monday, January 21 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Groton.  The Rev. Craig Grams will officiate.  Burial will follow in Groton Union Cemetery.
• Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. with family present.
• Jean died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Death Notice: Nina Barrie

• Nina Barrie, 91, of Conde died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.  Services are pending with Paetznick-Garness Funeral Chapel, Groton.

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