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Ruth and husband Eugene Myers. Photo provided

Ruth and husband Eugene Myers. Photo provided

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Chatting with Ruth Myers: Part 2

April Carr
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
FULLERTON — In 1953 Ruth and Gene became engaged and began planning their wedding. Eugene wanted people at their wedding and the two came up with the idea to be married during their regular church services.
Mrs. Sims stands by of her Koala-T preschool sign. The preschool is in the background. NCJ photo by April Carr

Mrs. Sims stands by of her Koala-T preschool sign. The preschool is in the background. NCJ photo by April Carr

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End of an era: Koala-T begins final year

April Carr
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
FULLERTON — For 32 years Elaine Sims has been a fixture of Fullerton’s preschools. She has run Koala-T preschool for more than two decades and before that, she worked with Head Start. This year will be her final year of teaching and running Koala-T.
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ROYAL HOPEFULS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
FULLERTON — The Warriors are ready for Homecoming. The Red Wagon Parade and Pep Rally down Main Street will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. Fullerton will take on Twin River at 7 p.m. on Friday for the Homecoming Game.  The festivities will begin around 3 p.m.
Pictured back row: Samantha Mace (para), Jaylie Hodgman (para) and Angie Robol (co-teacher). Middle- Larkyn Melcher, Kane Titus, Tatum Stankoski, Izabella Hogan, Sydney Ususaz, Paisley Hodgman, Elianna Hogan, Londyn Melcher, Natalya Coreas, Nichole Zarek (teacher). Sitting- Theodore Meyer, Lathan Spencer, Kodan Sack, Jason Escatante-Carnejo, Reign Barndenburg, Lincoln Hodgman, Clara Daw, Raelynn Sack, Ezra Sicrks. NCJ photo by April Carr

Pictured back row: Samantha Mace (para), Jaylie Hodgman (para) and Angie Robol (co-teacher). Middle- Larkyn Melcher, Kane Titus, Tatum Stankoski, Izabella Hogan, Sydney Ususaz, Paisley Hodgman, Elianna Hogan, Londyn Melcher, Natalya Coreas, Nichole Zarek (teacher). Sitting- Theodore Meyer, Lathan Spencer, Kodan Sack, Jason Escatante-Carnejo, Reign Barndenburg, Lincoln Hodgman, Clara Daw, Raelynn Sack, Ezra Sicrks. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Head Start begins new school year

April Carr
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
FULLERTON — Fullerton’s Head Start Preschool started the 2022-2023 school year on August 16th. A combination of Fullerton and Genoa children make up the nineteen students that are enrolled this year.
Cornhusker Public Power District Trustee Marc Swantek (left) presents $200 to Fullerton Public Library for an electric tankless hot water heater. Accepting the check is Library Director Laurel Marlatt. Photos provided

Cornhusker Public Power District Trustee Marc Swantek (left) presents $200 to Fullerton Public Library for an electric tankless hot water heater. Accepting the check is Library Director Laurel Marlatt. Photos provided

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CPPD customers give $3,450 in grants

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,450 to 16 organizations at the August14 meeting. “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it," Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said.
The entire 6th grade pose on a giant chair. Photos provided by Amber Hamik

The entire 6th grade pose on a giant chair. Photos provided by Amber Hamik

Sixth graders enjoy day at the state fair

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
On Friday August 25th, the sixth-grade class of Fullerton Public Schools traveled to Grand Island to attend the Nebraska State Fair. The class spent a busy day moving from exhibit to exhibit.
Nurse Ruth Myers in the old Fullerton Hospital. Photo provided

Nurse Ruth Myers in the old Fullerton Hospital. Photo provided

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Sitting down with Ruth Myers

April Carr
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
FULLERTON — Any person who has lived close to a century will have stories to tell. Thankfully Ruth Myers was willing to sit down with the Nance County Journal and share some of hers. So many in fact, that her story has been split into two articles to be printed over this and the following issue.
This year’s cheerleaders include: Rainna Sierks (left), Tylar Konwinski, Josie Williams, Melinda Pickrel, Megan Toahty and Rylyn Hemenway. Photo provided

This year’s cheerleaders include: Rainna Sierks (left), Tylar Konwinski, Josie Williams, Melinda Pickrel, Megan Toahty and Rylyn Hemenway. Photo provided

Cheerleaders are ready for Friday’s Homecoming Game

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
This year’s cheer squad is ready to support the football team on Friday at the Homecoming Game against Twin River. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Phil and Joyce Tilson manage Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp northeast of Fullerton. Photo provided

Phil and Joyce Tilson manage Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp northeast of Fullerton. Photo provided

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Camp is a place of faith, fun & family

April Carr
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
FULLERTON — In May of 1971 a group of Baptist Churches in Nebraska wanted to own and operate their own camp. They purchased several acres of land north east of Fullerton and started Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp. In the beginning it was mostly tent camping.