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Flower Belles Club meets

Wylene Novicki
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Fullerton Flower Belles Club met October 20 at Southview Estates. Karon Horn was hostess with 12 members present. Members agreed to purchase additional flower seed packets for a project at the library. This will be in memory of 2 former members, Jeanette Wozniak, and Norma Schweitz.

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Blood drive misses quota

Wylene Novicki
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Fullerton Bloodmobile was held on October 17. We gathered 54 units, well below our quota. Those loyal donors giving double units were: Craig Christensen, Jack Nelson, Chuck Voichahoske, Doug Cornwell, David Berney and Tom Bialas. The next Bloodmobile will be Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Congratulations to the 2023 Confirmation class of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Back row (L to R) Kaden Earl, Kane Wetovick, Cruz Blauhor, Reverend William L’Heureux. Front Row (L to R): Wyatt Reilly, Cael Dubas, Archbishop George Lucas, Hannah Ciancio, and Sami Sullivan. Photo Provided

Congratulations to the 2023 Confirmation class of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Back row (L to R) Kaden Earl, Kane Wetovick, Cruz Blauhor, Reverend William L’Heureux. Front Row (L to R): Wyatt Reilly, Cael Dubas, Archbishop George Lucas, Hannah Ciancio, and Sami Sullivan. Photo Provided

St. Peter’s Catholic Church Confirmation

News Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 Confirmation class of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Back row (L to R) Kaden Earl, Kane Wetovick, Cruz Blauhor, Reverend William L’Heureux. Front Row (L to R): Wyatt Reilly, Cael Dubas, Archbishop George Lucas, Hannah Ciancio, and Sami Sullivan. 
Paige Wood of Fullerton was the Grand National Winner for the Open Senior Identification contest ages 19-22 and Grand National Winner for the Floral Design Contest. Photo provided

Paige Wood of Fullerton was the Grand National Winner for the Open Senior Identification contest ages 19-22 and Grand National Winner for the Floral Design Contest. Photo provided

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Nebraska Youth Excel at 2023 National Junior Horticulture Convention

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Nebraska youth participated in the National Junior Horticulture Association's (NJHA) Convention in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in October. This event included contests for horticulture identification, floral design and photography.
Photo provided

Photo provided

1st grade visits museum

News Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The first-grade class of Fullerton Public Schools traveled to Grand Island on Oct. 9. The class visited the Stuhr Museum to learn about the Pawnee Indians. The first graders got to see the inside of a hillside sod house and even “build” their own teepee.
Megan Toahty was named to the Hawkfest Honor Choir. Photo provided

Megan Toahty was named to the Hawkfest Honor Choir. Photo provided

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Toahty selected for Honor Choir

April Carr
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
FULLERTON — Every year Northeast Community College hosts “Hawkfest” honor band and choir. Students from all over central and eastern Nebraska audition for the opportunity to participate. This year Fullerton senior Megan Toahty was selected as the only student from Fullerton High School.
Fullerton Firefighters were able to train with a live fire over the weekend. Photo provided by Kathy Voichahoske

Fullerton Firefighters were able to train with a live fire over the weekend. Photo provided by Kathy Voichahoske

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Fullerton Fire Department trains during controlled burn

April Carr
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
FULLERTON — On Saturday the Fullerton Fire Department was able to conduct a controlled burn of a home donated by Troy and MaryAnn Hellbusch. The fire department was able to use this opportunity as a valuable training experience for their newer members.
Cindy Horn poses with the children in her care as she celebrates reaching step five in the Step Up to Quality program. Pictured are Emerson Reardon (left), Gavin Crouse, Autumn Reardon, Hudson Jazwick, Camden Reardon, Conley Reuling, Henry Reuling and Eli Knopik (Not pictured: Tilson Tarnick). Photo provided

Cindy Horn poses with the children in her care as she celebrates reaching step five in the Step Up to Quality program. Pictured are Emerson Reardon (left), Gavin Crouse, Autumn Reardon, Hudson Jazwick, Camden Reardon, Conley Reuling, Henry Reuling and Eli Knopik (Not pictured: Tilson Tarnick). Photo provided

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Area daycare ‘Steps Up to Quality’

April Carr
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
FULLERTON — Cindy Horn started Tiny Treasures Daycare in 2005 as a licensed Family Home Provider. She currently has eight children in her home during the day as well as two more who come after school. “Being a child care provider keeps you on your feet,” Horn said.
Amber Hamik teaches some of her 6th grade students using a smart board. Fullerton Schools recently approved the purchase of 12 new smart boards for elementary classrooms. Photo provided

Amber Hamik teaches some of her 6th grade students using a smart board. Fullerton Schools recently approved the purchase of 12 new smart boards for elementary classrooms. Photo provided

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CLASSROOM TECH

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
FULLERTON — Technology is nothing new in the classroom. In the 1920s it was the radio. In the 1930s the overhead projector was introduced. In 1951 video tapes were introduced, creating a new form of instruction.

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Take action to stop bullying in your community

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
LINCOLN — Bullying can affect a child’s school experience, performance, mental health, and even behavior at home. During the month of October, Nebraskans are encouraged to educate themselves on the signs and harmful effects that these actions can have on the children who experience bullying.