Opinion

Body Comanche Springs is the canary in the coal mine for our community. Just as canaries in coal mines warned of threats to human health, the springs warn us of threats to environmental health.

Body Luke 24, “But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in, they did not find the body.

Body Dear Neil: How can I get rid of spurge in my lawn? I believe I’m calling it by the correct name. It is very short and has the milky white sap.

Body Spring is arriving, and National Nutrition Month continues in full swing. Thank you for participating in the Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking school on Thursday. It was great to see the many friends and participants.

Body The world seemed surprised when Hitler annexed the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia in 1938, more surprised when he invaded Poland in 1939, and flabbergasted when he marched into the Soviet Union in 1941.

Body In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I set out to determine the bestever Irish baseball players. The task was more challenging than I imagined, but also more rewarding.

Body Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion!

Body Dear Neil: I have a vitex that is trained to be a tree. I have continually cut the limb sprouts off, but more keep coming back. I’d like to start another one, but not for all that work. Any suggestions?

Body March is National Nutrition Month, a time to return to basics of healthful eating. When taste is the most influential factor driving what we eat, it’s important to find the balance between the foods we like and those that provide the nutrients we need.

Body PAN FRIED TILAPIA WITH ORANGE SAUCE Serving size 1 fillet (about 3 ounces) • 4 small frozen tilapia fillets (about 1 pound total) • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour • 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil •...