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Top: Storm clouds rolling in to the Lincoln County area on May 26. (Photo by Sarah Esposito) Bottom: Another look at the same storm system that moved into the area on May 26. (Photo by Allison Aufdemberge Johnson)

“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” This is the motto that Dr. Mark Luce lives by.

Joyce Wacker has been a “fixture” at Lincoln Grocery for nearly 40 years. She worked for Del Vignery when he had the store on W. Lincoln Avenue that was formerly Duckwalls and will soon be home to the county’s new fitness center. When Kerry Smith purchased the business in 1999, Joyce was well-established with the business and stayed on. As Head Cashier, HBC and General Merchandise Manager, and the store’s pricing coordinator, she will be missed by her coworkers, managers and customers alike.

The Post Rock Dance Academy held its Spring Recital “Love Come Down,” May 22 at the Lincoln Grade School. 1. Madelyn Rosebrook daughter of Jeremy and Kristy Rosebrook dances at the annual spring recital. 2. Teryn Spear daughter of Ryan and Lori Spear dances to the song Dynamite. 3. Ashley McBride daughter of Steven McBride and Mindy Lewick, Charlee O’Bannon daughter of Wes and Angela O’Bannon and Kaylee Obermueller daughter of Rob and Kellie Obermueller performs their ballet routine. (Photos by Lori Spear)

Commissioners in more than 15 of the 49-counties in the proposed Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area have signed resolutions stating opposition to their county’s inclusion in the NHA.

The USD 298 School Board met for a regularly scheduled meeting May 10.

Left: The heavy rains from Sunday were too much for the bridge in the city park to withstand. Above: Gravel from the playground equipment area was moved by the flood waters in the city park. See page 10 for more pictures. (Courtesy photos)

“Spirit of the Earth and Sky” with Barbara Stevens, Concordia and Angela Muller, Russell, opens at the Lincoln Art Center on Friday May 14 5:30-7:30 and runs thru June 30th.