Mt. Pleasant News

The Honorable Roy S. Moore will be speaking on Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at Faith Christian Outreach Church, 1302 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant.In 2003, Judge Roy Moore was removed from his position as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court for his persistent advocacy for those things that honor God.The former chief justice lectures throughout the United States, teaching about America?s history and ...

Mt. Pleasant Police logINVESTIGATIONSZachary Wilde Hesseltine, 22, Mt. Pleasant, was cited at Henry/Jackson streets April 13 for driving under suspension (non-payment of fines).MISCELLANEOUSSuspicious person, activity, vehicle ? 200 block of North Main Street, April 13.Assault ? Christamore House, April 13.General nuisance ? 600 block of North Carol Street, April 13.Harassment/threats ? ...

Morgan Remick of Hillsboro, a sophomore exercise science major, and Ben Fry of New London, a sophomore theatre major, will be participating in the production of "College the Musical" at Central College, starting Wednesday, April 27, and running through Saturday, April 30.The show will be performed in the Kruidenier Center and starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the information booth in Maytag Student ...

Lovina's column will return next week with some interesting activities at the Eicher home. For this week, enjoy the following from the Amish Cook:This is the time of year when we are really enjoy homemade dandelion green salad. It's something our family enjoys every spring for just a couple of weeks while the dandelions are young and tender. Many readers have sent letters over the past year asking what my ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 25-year-old gay man who has been in a relationship for two years with a guy who just turned 30. My problem is he has not yet told his family about me.He has been around my family, and they view him as part of the family. I want the same with his parents and sibling. I think he should have told them by now.Is it OK to give him an ultimatum to either tell his family or I'll leave? I don't ...

Eight scribblers met at the home of Mary Shy for their monthly March meeting. Betty Rae Geary conducted the business meeting. The plans for the April meeting were discussed. The group decided to stay in town for the meeting instead of going to Iowa City. Karen Osborne will be making the arrangements. There was no other business. Meeting adjourned.Creative writings were read during the evening. Karen Osborne ...

DEAR ABBY: For years I have wondered about this every time I have gone to a funeral and have ridden in the procession to the cemetery.As the procession travels to the cemetery, all cars and trucks pull over and stop. That custom strikes me as very touching. I was in another procession last week, and even the UPS truck and several semis pulled over.My question is, is this a custom only in southern Indiana ...

DEAR ABBY: My son has refused to speak to me ever again because his girlfriend asked me if he had another child from a previous relationship. I didn't think it was right to lie to her, so I told her the truth about his daughter. My son called me yesterday and told me I was "dead to him" and he never wants to see me again. I feel so guilty having betrayed him.I'm not sure how to make amends with my son. Abby, ...

In just a couple of weeks, we will be living in Easter Resurrection. Imagine what it would be like to live on the other side of the cross. I?m not just talking about the heavenly side, but the Easter side here and now. Living on the other side of the cross means living a resurrected life filled with hope, joy, and love.That?s what resurrection is! It is hope, joy, and love completed in God?s perfect gift ...

In recognition of child abuse prevention month, the Community Partnerships for Protecting Children is hosting ArtAttack, a children?s art show on display at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library throughout the month of April. The show includes work from preschool and in-home child care children from around Henry County.In this photo, the Denly family checks out the artwork created by 5-year-old Ashton. Pictured are, ...

Note: All meals served with milk.Mt. Pleasant Community SchoolsMONDAY: April 11: Grilled chix/bun, potato smiles, kiwi, elf grahamsTUESDAY: April 12: Hot dog/bun, baked beans, apples, yogurtWEDNESDAY: April 13: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, wheat bread/margarine, bananaTHURSDAY: April 14: Lasagna, roll/margarine, lettuce salad/dressing, diced pearsFRIDAY: April 15: French toast/syrup, cheese ...

Directors of the Mt. Pleasant Community School District will meet in regular session Monday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the high school media center.Directors will host the public hearing on the fiscal 2012 budget at 7:15 p.m.Other agenda items include fiscal 2012 cost containment reductions; the 2011-2012 school calendar; and a notice of intended action on anti-bullying/harassment board policies and harassment ...