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Community Work Day is April 19
In Monday’s article about the White Memorial Camp hosting of Americorp, an incorrect date was listed for the Community Work Day. The correct date is Sunday, April 19. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Volunteers will worship, then work through the morning, pause for a lunch break, and then continue projects until 3 p.m.
Origin of April Fools’ Day: How did it all start?
The origin of April Fools’ Day is unknown, but theories say it started hundreds of years ago. Some theorize that the idea of April Fools’ Day dates back to ancient Rome and a festival called Hilaria held at the end of March where people would dress up in disguises and mock or imitate others.
Area churches to celebrate the risen Lord with special services
Easter is the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, marking his victory over sin and death. After dying on the cross to pay the penalty for humanity’s sins, Jesus rose three days later, offering forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and the promise of eternal life to all who believe in him. Jesus is alive! ††† Berean Baptist Church, CG Senior Center – Sunday School: 10 a.m., Morning Worship Hour: 11 a.m., Potfaith at noon, Afternoon Service: 2 p.m. at Diversicare.
Early Childhood Screening Saves Local Child’s Vision
Lyla Messer is a preschooler at USD 417. In the Spring of 2025, she attended the USD 417 Early Childhood Screening for the first time with her mother as a prerequisite to attend the district’s preschool program the following school year. She exceeded expectations at the screening for motor, speech and language, hearing, academic and social-emotional. However, the vision screening showed concerns.