Lifestyle

The water parted on either side of the boat as we sped across the lake. The children were enthralled with the ride on their uncle’s speedboat. We sat back in our seats, there was no effort on our part, only pure enjoyment. “Could this be like life?” I mused. “The waters part for us if we learn to sit back and trust our Lord…”

SIDNEY — The Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County will be having a Trivia Night on Friday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m.

DEGRAFF — A 90th birthday celebration is being planned for Gene Pope.

“May I? Pleeease Mom!”

Would you like to make a positive impact in your community? Do you enjoy nature, and helping others? We have a place for you! The People’s Garden, your local community garden located at 209 S. Brooklyn Ave. in Sidney is looking for volunteers, and those wanting to connect with community members.

Warm greetings from The People’s Garden! It is July, and there is more to take care of now because we have gone from seeing the little seeds germinate to full blown raised beds that are overflowing with vines and large plants, blossoms galore and we will soon be picking cucumbers, green tomatoes, hot peppers and squash. We planted, we watered (God did most of that), we weeded, and mowed, and now we are spending a lot of time weeding and harvesting. One important thing before I go on…Thank you to those who help build fences, weed, mow and trim around all the 54 raised beds, and thank you to those who donated plants and seeds at the beginning of the season. Thank you to those who donate funds to help with our utilities and supplies. We appreciate you very much.

Five generations of infant Emery Epley’s family recently gathered for a family photo. Pictured, left to right are Angie Crim, great-grandmother; Loren Watkins, great-great-grandfather; Alyssa Epley, great-granddaughter; Emery Epley, great-great-granddaughter; and Heather Richards, Emery’s grandmother.

Hello from your local community garden. We are so grateful for the weather finally turning and becoming warmer! For those of you who are unaware, we are a fully operational community garden, located behind the Agape distribution building, 209 S. Brooklyn Ave in Sidney. We have over 50 raised garden beds, which produce a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetables.

The People’s Garden is a well-known community garden in the area, where food is grown for the Agape Distribution food pantry. Crops tended by volunteers have been growing for 10 years now. You might have heard of the garden but not know how to visit it. The 55 raised beds are located between Brooklyn Avenue and The Great Miami River behind the Agape building on the corner of Court Street and Brooklyn Avenue in Sidney. Please come, visit, enjoy the beauty and serenity and even bring your lunch, sit at the picnic table or on a bench. Listen to the birds and let your senses soak in the natural surroundings of the river, the woods and the pretty garden.

Holy Angels Catholic School student council members Ben O’Leary, left, 14, and Ashriel Alvarez, 14, both of Sidney, throw mulch on a freshly planted White Dogwood Tree next to their school. The Arbor Day planting ceremony included Sidney Mayor Mardie Milligan, City Arborist Brian Green Sidney Tree Board representative Ann Asher and Principal Denise Stauffer. Ben is the son of Bill and Carrie O’Leary. Ashriel is the daughter of Arnold and Marilee.