Fullerton

Mary Pat Nathan (left), Blair Boryca, Harlow Wetovick and Ellie Carr work on a craft at the Fullerton Library. NCJ photos by April Carr

Mary Pat Nathan (left), Blair Boryca, Harlow Wetovick and Ellie Carr work on a craft at the Fullerton Library. NCJ photos by April Carr

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Fullerton library begins new Monday activities

April Carr
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
FULLERTON — On Monday, September 11th the Fullerton Public Library kicked off Preschool Storytime. Leta Liesch ran the activity. For a half hour Leta read books, sang songs and did activities with the children. Storytime is every Monday morning from 10:30-11 a.m. throughout the school year.
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Russell Cup Tournament Champions

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Russell Cup Tournament Champions are Justin Kosmicki and Julie Riewer. First Flight winners for Women’s were Julie Riewer and Theresa Bridger. Second Flight winners were Lisa Matthes and Jolene Robinson.

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School OKs fundraisers

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
FULLERTON — Members of the Fullerton board of education approved fundraising plans for three school organization. The student council plans to hold a pie-in-the-face raffle where students can by raffle tickets for a chance to toss a pie at a teacher.

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Fullerton prepares for Fall Festival

April Carr
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
FULLERTON — In 2019 a group of Fullerton residents got together with the idea to bring a little more unity to the community. The hope was to have an event that would help local business, bring in people from outside of Fullerton and bring the community closer together.
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.