Fullerton

Olson Family from L to R Daffney, Delylla, Bengt, Dillena, Janae and Dayzie-Kay Photo provided

Olson Family from L to R Daffney, Delylla, Bengt, Dillena, Janae and Dayzie-Kay Photo provided

Spotlight on Mama O’s Daycare

FULLERTON — Janae Olson has run Mama O’s Daycare out of her home since 2015. She became officially licensed in 2016. Originally trained as a hair stylist, Janae’s desire to be with her children inspired her to start her in-home daycare.
Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr

Tamara Taylor and Fullerton Postmaster Tom Bates are gearing up for a busy holiday season. NCJ photo by April Carr

Postal workers ready for holidays

FULLERTON — It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. “Thanksgiving to Christmas it gets insane,” Postmaster Tom Bates said. “We are starting to see the uptick now but after Thanksgiving is when it really picks up.” Employees at Fullerton’s post office are gearing up for a busy holiday season.
Larry Phillips is pictured with one of the signs he has made. NCJ photo by April Carr

Larry Phillips is pictured with one of the signs he has made. NCJ photo by April Carr

PROUD TO SERVE

FULLERTON — Larry Phillips was born in Fullerton, Nebraska in 1934. His father worked at a filling station. During World War Two the family moved to Central City then Kearney, where they stayed through the duration of the war.
Sarah Ciancio stands by the Toys for Tots donation box at Ciancio Hardware. NCJ photo by April Carr

Sarah Ciancio stands by the Toys for Tots donation box at Ciancio Hardware. NCJ photo by April Carr

Toy drive begins at Ciancio Hardware

FULLERTON — A Toys for Tots toy drive is taking place in Ciancio Hardware now until the 23rd of December. Any new unwrapped toys can be donated in a special box at the hardware store. Any toys donated will be given to children in Fullerton. “We don’t know names,” Sarah Ciancio said.
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Fullerton music program honored by NMEA

Fullerton’s music program, along with director Colton Kohl, was recognized recently by the Nebraska Music Education Association for having more than 75 percent of the student body participating in the program. Fullerton was named a Level 1 school by the NMEA.
Collin Pickrel and “Chief”, a dog he trained, placed second in Nationals in 2021. NCJ photo by April Carr

Collin Pickrel and “Chief”, a dog he trained, placed second in Nationals in 2021. NCJ photo by April Carr

Local kennel to play host to national championship

FULLERTON — GoodLife Kennels in conjunction with The Kingdom Outfitters will be hosting the 60th Anniversary of the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association National Amateur Championship in Central Nebraska. In 2017 Collin Pickrel founded GoodLife Kennels.
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Thanksgiving costing more this year

FULLERTON — With Thanksgiving this week, those planning on hosting a festive gathering are no doubt eyeing grocery store prices to gauge how much their meal is going to cost this year. In the past year inflation has increased food prices by an average of 3.7%. That is on top of the 9.

Public Power District awards grants to help communities

Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,100 to 16 organizations at the November 6 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.