Thank You

Just want to say a huge thank you for all the prayers, hugs, phone calls and visits to Tom, he so appreciated them. Thank you to his sister Nancy and cousin Deb for all their helpful information and support.

Just three dollars worth of God, please

Several decades ago, pastor and author Wilbur E Rees wrote a book entitled “Three Dollars’ Worth of God.” There he said, “I would like to buy three dollars’ worth of God, please.

Grace Notes

A few weeks ago, I received an email from a reader in Texas. The subject line simply said “Lawnmower.” The email contained a photo of a riding lawn mower I owned long ago. I got the rider shortly after I purchased my first house—almost 30 years ago.

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 Galatians 3:1-9 1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago July 31, 2013 Macy Shotkoski, 9, of Fullerton and her grandfather, Bill Backes, competed in the Cornhusker State Games. Shotkoski placed 4th in the long jump and won the 1500-meter run. Backes competed in raquet ball and won a gold medal.

Beaver Valley Days hosting Indian Artifact Show

Beaver Valley Days in St. Edward Nebraska is hosting an Indian Artifact Show on July 29, 2023 at the St. Edward Community building from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Teen Nook opens at Fullerton Library

The Teen Nook is now officially open at the Fullerton Public Library. The library held an open house on Monday to introduce the space to the community. More than 10 teens came out to play games, eat pizza and see what the library has to offer residents their age.

The Bible Says . . .

11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

Kappa Chapter meets

Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met on June 15. 2023, at Ashton and Farwell, Ne, hosted by Group 2’s Charlotte Rasmussen, Theda VanHorn, and Ann Bjorklund.

Tape Measure Day

This past week I learned that there is a holiday celebrating measuring tapes. National Tape Measure Day is observed on July 14 each year. Though tape measures have been around for a long time, it was not until July 14, 1868, that an American inventor named Alvin J.