Opinion

Neighbors
Dorothy Nalley
November 25, 2009
The De Soto United Methodist Church’s Christmas Eve services will be at 5 and 9 p.m. this year rather than 9 and 11 p.m. as in the past.
Neighbors
Dororthy Nalley
November 19, 2009
The De Soto United Methodist Church is having a Thanksgiving luncheon next Sunday Nov. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church youth is putting on the luncheon as a thank you for the support that has been given to them this past year. They are asking you to sign up on the list on the youth bulletin board.
Winter’s most enjoyable when observed from indoors
By John Beal
November 19, 2009
It’s been so nice for so long, I guess we can be excused for being surprised when Old Man Winter finally blows his frigid breath down the backs of our necks.
Neighbors
Dororthy Nalley
November 12, 2009
The De Soto United Methodist Church will have an all-church conference at 7 p.m. Thursday at its Fellowship Hall. The church will also have Bishop’s Roundup for Hunger from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. This is a Lawrence area project.
Moore to back health care reform package
U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore
November 5, 2009
I will be voting for this bill because it addresses the issues of affordability, fiscal responsibility, quality and choice.
Neighbors
Dorothy Nalley
November 5, 2009
The De Soto United Methodist Church Youth are had a clothing donation drive Wednesday for the annual Bishop Roundup for Hunger. They asked for gently used and clean clothing and also bedding. The youngsters will sort and box the items for donation Nov. 14.
With grandkids gone, it’s back to dieting
By John Beal
November 5, 2009
The house is quiet again. The grandchildren, and their parents, left a week ago. The house was a flurry of activity during their visit, timed each year to coincide with our granddaughter’s birthday.
Neighbors
Dorothy Nalley
October 29, 2009
The De Soto United Methodist Church had a reception for its pastor, The Rev. Jerry Vaughn, and his wife, Jan, Sunday for Pastor Recognition Month. The congregation also had a Halloween Party for the Sunday school children, at which treats and gifts were handed out.
Pastors and families give city much to appreciate
October 29, 2009
October was Pastor Appreciation Month, and De Soto has more than ample reason to celebrate the occasion.
Letter to the Editor: Share holiday spirit
October 29, 2009
Soon, we’ll be surrounded by billboards, TV commercials and songs urging into the “holiday spirit.” Many of us will wonder what — apart from carols, food, gifts, glitz, overspending and planning frenzies — that spirit is all about?
Neighbors
October 22, 2009
Joy was spread at Sunday at the De Soto United Methodist Church as Lisa and Todd Carpenter announced the birth of a boy, Carson William Carpenter. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Pet Talk
By Matt VanderVelde
October 22, 2009
The other day, upon returning home from a rousing morning dodging cat claws and dog teeth, I pulled in to my driveway to find a very large mysterious box.
‘Balloon Boy’ proves Linkletter’s Axiom
By John Beal
October 22, 2009
Art Linkletter knew, of course Children are brutally, embarrassingly honest. It’s only when they get a few years under their belt that they learn to lie, cheat and dissemble. That fact formed the basis for Linkletter’s goldmine of vignettes that spanned more than 50 years on radio and television.
Neighbors
Dorothy Nalley-- Special to the Explorer
October 15, 2009
The De Soto United Methodist Church Women who help stock the food pantry at the De Soto Multi-Service Center are much appreciated by director Jodi Hitchcock.