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Congratulations to all students that entered the writing contest. I thought the entries did a very good job. I was pleasantly surprised at the maturity shown in the stories. Thanks to you teachers and your part helping the students, and especially the judges. You did a good job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have said before how fortunate you are in Ohio to have a small newspaper like West Bend News and smaller mostly rural schools. I feel schools in Allen County, Indiana have gotten too big, they lose some of the camaraderie. I have said before, find something you like, and there is a good chance you will excel at it. I was happy to see students profess their faith. I look forward to a revival headed by young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bible has a verse, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers.” To the Girl on the basketball team, sports are a great way of learning teamwork. My daughter still holds the high school basketball scoring record for girls at Leo high School, and my son holds the scoring record for boys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the boy with the ringing testimony, it’s true we don’t change until we hit rock bottom and  have nowhere to go. I would enjoy talking to some of you guys, you seem really neat kids. Boys, let’s start writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Minister Sunday spoke about Psalms 23. Verse 3 jumped out at me. “He restores my soul.” Google says we are made up of both physical and spiritual. I am older and need physical renewal. As an older person your body just seems to wear out. In heaven everything will be always new. A song by Jimmy Swaggart, “You can lay down your heavy load when you get home.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks West Bend for a job well done. You really pulled it off. You have a great team in your area and are making a great contribution to your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Jim Neuhouser<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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