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The book of Jonah is fascinating. Jonah was a prophet who lived during the divided kingdom (II Kings 14:25-ch. 15). We are probably most familiar with Jonah’s actions when he was told to go to Nineveh to cry against the city (Jonah 1). The book of Jonah follows him when he finally reached Nineveh and preached the truth to the people in the city (Jonah 4).

ON A WING AND A PRAYER

It is hard to believe that summer has already wrapped up and autumn is in full swing. Children are well into their academics and some may already be preparing for fall breaks. Many have already picked out their Halloween costume this year, whether it be a superhero or movie character or a classic witch or pumpkin. While the kids are enjoying running door-to-door, there are a few steps parents can take to ensure their safety.

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers some great tips for safe Halloween fun:

Founded in 1808, Estill County, Kentucky has a population of 14,672(as of 2010) and an area of 256 square miles.  The county, whose seat is Irvine, was named for Captain James Estill.  He was a Kentucky militia officer who was killed in the Battle of Little Mountain during the American Revolutionary War. 

Since the schools are closed for fall break, many of our Butler County neighbors have taken this opportunity for a fall vacation and are traveling. I hope they enjoy their time away and come home rested. With the cooler weather, fall could be an excellent time to travel.

We know by now either Hillary or Donald will be the new president-unless there is a very-very dark horse lurking somewhere-which is unlikely.
For whomever sits down anew in the chair of the oval office, here are some questions:

For years, I carried a note in my Bible that was written by my youngest daughter, Nikki.  She wrote the note one Sunday morning while I was having a meltdown over not being able to get all of us to church on time.  She was about eight years old at the time.
 It had been a horrendous morning.  I always fixed a big breakfast for my family on Sunday mornings.  Bacon, eggs, homemade biscuits, gravy—the whole spread.  I was an idiot back in the day. 

  This last week (9/27/16), the cities of Morgantown, Rochester, and Woodbury had yet another vote concerning expanding the sale of alcohol into our community. Sadly, alcohol sales won by a total of 119 votes in three towns. Just eight short months ago, the people voted “no” to expanding alcohol sales in the county, which obviously included these three cities. Yet, it has now won the day in the Morgantown, Rochester, and Woodbury. This is no reason to celebrate. Expanded alcohol sales do not bring health and wealth, but sickness and poverty in the lives of individuals.

When speaking about his friend of many years, T.E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) and his tragic death, Winston Churchill made this remark, “ I deem him one of the greatest beings of our time, we shall never see his like again.” Winston admired both the courage and knowledge of his friend and though some of his exploits could now be debated as to whether they were courageous, foolhardy or misguided, in the view of his friend, his passing left a void which could never be filled.

Daviess County is the 7th largest county in Kentucky.  It was founded in 1815.  As of the 2014 census, the population was 98,275.  The county seat is Owensboro,  named after Colonel Abraham Owen, killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe.  The county was formed from part of Ohio County on January 14, 1815.