Grace Notes

I like to learn about (and eventually write) about unusual holidays. This week I’d like to point out a special day that occurs each year on January 31— Backwards Day. Those choosing to observe this holiday are encouraged to do things backwards that day.

Wayne State College releases fall dean’s list

WAYNE — Wayne State College included 1,312 students on the dean’s list for exemplary academic achievement during the Fall 2023 semester. Students listed on the dean’s list are full-time undergraduate students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester.

The Bible Says . . .

Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. Proverbs 30:5 KJV Romans 6:1-14 KJV 1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

The Chosen coming to Central City movie theater

The Chosen has taken the media by storm in its modern portrayal of Jesus Christ’s life. The show has steadily gained attraction beyond just faith-based audiences since its 2017 debut.

The Bible Says . . .

Romans 5:12-21 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: 13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.

Grace Notes

A few years ago, the powers that be at Buick introduced a commercial in which a lady is being shown a shiny new car. As she walks around the vehicle to inspect its finer points, she repeatedly exclaims in disbelief, “But it doesn’t LOOK like a Buick!

Job fair coming to area

CENTRAL CITY — Merrick Medical Center Merrick Medical Center in Central City is hosting a career fair and hiring event Wednesday Jan. 31, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. on the Dinsdale Health Campus located at 2802 28th Street, Central City.

School News

Fullerton recently announced their second quarter and semester honor rolls. Second Quarter Honor roll Roll of Excellence Grade 12: Paige Kathryn Horn and McKenna Leigh Plumbtree. Grade 11: Roe Larry Patton, Morgan Lynne Supik and Lainie Marie Ziemba.

Nancy’s Cookbook

Wade’s Alabama Caviar 2 cans of black eyed peas, drained 2 cans of Bush’s black beans, drained 2 cans of shoe peg corn, drained 1 large jar of diced pimentos 1 large onion, chopped 1 green pepper, diced ¾ cup of sugar (or less) ¾ cup cider vinegar 5 tablespoons Tiger Sauce Original Combine...

Being F.A.T. is not a bad

A story is told of a man (slightly hard of hearing) who had just left the doctor’s office. As he got into his car, his wife asked him how the visit had gone. The man replied, “Fine. Just fine. In fact,We’d better stop at the Golden Arches on our way home. Doc said I need extra fries.” “Extra fries?!