Thanks & More

The family of Larry Boardman would like to thank everyone for the love and concern, calls, prayers, cards, visits, memorials, flowers, and food since Larry’s recent illness and passing. He will be tremendously missed by all of us.

Weighed down

I stepped out into the motel parking lot, slowed down not only by luggage, but also fatigue. The time was 5:30 a.m.As I unlocked our vehicle and began putting luggage in it, I heard the steps of someone running on the frontage road nearby.

Fran’s Corner

Do you lay awake at night thinking about slug slime?Apparently, some researchers do! There is one slug species found in North America and Western Europe, Arion subfuscus, which glues itself to wet surfaces when scared.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago August 12, 2015Fullerton residents Jaxson Sullivan, Major Williams, Josie Williams and Trey Swertzic attended Lego Mindstorm Camp in Albion.Megan Plumbtree and Trent Wagner won the couples division of the Pawnee Hills Member/Guest Tournament.

The Bible Says . . .

And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

Thanks & More

A BIG thank you to Points West Community Bank for providing the dinner and table service during the veterans airboat rides on Saturday. Thank you to all the vets, spouses and friends that attended-great fun for everyone!! Thank you for your service and your dedication to our country.

Prairie Doc Perspective

You’ve likely heard -- maybe even from a medical professional -- that “running is bad for your knees.

Health Center Chatter

As a provider and a parent, I know August brings more than new shoes and sharpened pencils. It also brings nerves, routines, and silent questions many kids carry in their hearts: Will I make friends? Will I keep up? Will I be okay?

Divine Delays

While driving to work one day a few years ago, I observed something that made me chuckle. A truck had pulled over onto the side of the road. Warning lights were flashing. Florescent orange cones stood sentry around the vehicle. The hood was propped up.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago August 5, 2015The Margaret Russell Fund distributed grants to area agencies. This year the fund gave $5,000 to the City of Genoa for the ballfields; $3,400 to NanceTrans; $8,000 to the Nance County Ag Society and City of Fullerton for grandstand improvements and the art barn.