Boone Nance Genealogy Society

Boone Nance Genealogy SocietyThe Boone Nance Genealogy Society met at the St. Edward Public Library on November 11. In observance of Veterans Day, members shared stories of family members who had served in the military.

The forgotten holiday

A cartoon caught my attention some time ago. It featured a turkey perched atop a pumpkin. The dejected-looking fowl wore a Santa hat atop its scrawny head, and held a candy cane in its wing. The caption read, “Why can’t the department stores let us enjoy the holidays like we used to?

What I’m thankful for

2024 has been a contentious year in Washington, with its fair share of fights and drama. And while those fights get media attention, there are plenty of positive stories that don’t make headlines.

Overcoming rural health care challenges

One-size-fits-all mandates from Washington are rarely the answer to the problems Americans face, and health care is no exception. As anyone who has traveled our state can see, there is endless diversity of needs across our communities.

Thanks & More

The family of Todd Hellbusch would like to thank Brandon Welch, Eric Dubas, Kole Prososki and KC Rieken for organizing a harvest bee on Oct. 24 where 450 acres of corn was harvested.

Fungus Among Us

Fungi are a natural part of landscapes. They go unnoticed until we see signs of them or symptoms on plants. Signs can be mold, mushrooms, decay, or rusty colored dust on lawn mowers. Symptoms may include leaf spots or discolored areas on plant stems.

Journal Rewind

Ten years agoNovember 19, 2014Fullerton’s TeamMates program received a $4,333 donation from Valero Renewables.A free Thanksgiving dinner was held at Candi’s Kitchen in Fullerton.Fullerton was gearing up for Old Fashion Christmas.

The Bible Says . . .

Ephesians 6:1-9 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with thee, and thou may-est live long on the earth.

Grace Notes

Each November (in the several years I taught in Christian day schools) I would teach my students this traditional German round.“Praise and thanksgiving let everyone bring, unto our Father, for every good thing. all together, joyfully sing.

Club News Briefs

Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met on October 17, 2024, for a short meeting and day of annual project work. Members gathered at Palmer’s St. John Lutheran Church at 9:30 for rolls, coffee and brief conversation, before the business meeting.