In this era of remakes and reboots and other words to describe digging up long-dormant franchises, the revival of “Planet of the Apes” has turned out to be one of the best surprises. It would have been so easy for things to go wrong with these movies: they could have been too silly, they could have taken themselves too seriously and become unintentionally silly, the special effects could have been unconvincing, the special effects could have been so convincing that they fell into the Uncanny Valley.

Donald Leroy Phillips

July 15, 1938 – July 9, 2017

“Love your neighbor as yourself” Matthew 22:39. Then Trust them, Thank them, and Value them. Let’s make it a habit to practice the Golden Rule.

Several couples in our community have been celebrating that they have been married 50 or more years. Some whom I have visited with are Bob and Renee Woods –63 years, Orville and Rita Mousel-----, Dave and Diane Harrison—55 years and Louis and Lauretta Brown—50 years. We do congratulate them and many other couples who have had lasing marriages.

In the first of what is expected to be annual, colorful event, the Maine Street 5K Color Dash has been scheduled for July 29 in Eads. Proceeds from the event will benefit Prairie Pines Assisted Living Center.

Registration is open now. The $25 entry fee includes lunch, and prizes will be awarded to the fastest runner in each division and the most originally-dressed runner. Additional drawings for prizes are also planned.

To register, contact shelbygoodrich74@gmail.com. Download the flyer linked below for additional information.

Download and print your own copy from the PDF file attached below.