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Veterans Memorial receives big donation

Kurt Pickrel, president of First Bank & Trust, presents a check to Jon Epley for $10,000 from the Margaret Russell Trust Donor Advised Fund of Nebraska Community Foundation to be used for the expansion of the Nance County Veterans Memorial and Resource Center.
Fullerton native Tanya Horn shares her recent trip to Milwaukee. Photo provided

Fullerton native Tanya Horn shares her recent trip to Milwaukee. Photo provided

Fullerton native celebrates motorcyles

Fullerton native Tanya Horn rode to Milwaukee, Wis., for the 120th anniversary celebration of Harley-Davidson. The following is her experience: Over the years I have enjoyed sharing my love of motorcycle riding with my hometown. Here is one of my last adventures for you to enjoy.
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Guess who read 1000 books before kindergarten?

These three completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Fullerton Public Library. Ansley Jazwick (left) is the daughter of Jake and Andrea Jazwick, Taggert Tarnick is the son of Jim and Kourtney Tarnick, and Tucker Wondercheck is the son of Heather Wondercheck and Kevin Wondercheck.
Members of Fullerton’s inaugural show choir, 8th and Broadway, work on their moves last week as part of choreography camp, learning the dances from Emma Sutter, who is a former competitive dancer. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Members of Fullerton’s inaugural show choir, 8th and Broadway, work on their moves last week as part of choreography camp, learning the dances from Emma Sutter, who is a former competitive dancer. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Debut Number

FULLERTON — School won’t start for a few more weeks, but class was in session last week for 28 Fullerton students who will comprise the schools new show choir: 8th and Broadway. The students spent time learning the choreography from Emma Sutter of Aurora.
4-H’ers top competition in livestock contests

4-H’ers top competition in livestock contests

4-H’ers top competition in livestock contests

LINCOLN — Fourteen Boone and Nance County 4-H members competed in the Premier Animal Science Event (PASE), a two-day fun educational challenge held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, East Campus. Participants could compete in a wide array of events.

Small town churches thrive despite challenges

FULLERTON — Whether it be toilet paper, baby formula or eggs, for the past several years, we as a country have gotten used to going through shortages. One shortage that has hit especially hard to small communities is an ever-growing shortage of clergy.
 Josie Williams (right) made a quilt and presented the Quilt of Valor to Lowell Keith at the 4-H Showcase. Photo provided

Josie Williams (right) made a quilt and presented the Quilt of Valor to Lowell Keith at the 4-H Showcase. Photo provided

Busy Couple of Days

FULLERTON — Local 4-H member selected to showcase projects at the Nebraska State Fair. Josie Williams, an upcoming senior at Fullerton High school was selected to have her projects on display at the Nebraska State Fair.
FFA officers pose with some participating children. From left to right: Charlotte Bittner, Ella Pickrel, Everly Schock, Morgan Supik, Maxton Meysenburg, Ellie Meysenburg, Harper Pickerl, Melinda Pickrel, Josie Williams, Hudson Carr and Brady Carr. NCJ photo by April Carr

FFA officers pose with some participating children. From left to right: Charlotte Bittner, Ella Pickrel, Everly Schock, Morgan Supik, Maxton Meysenburg, Ellie Meysenburg, Harper Pickerl, Melinda Pickrel, Josie Williams, Hudson Carr and Brady Carr. NCJ photo by April Carr

Fullerton FFA continues tradition, holds Fair Fun Night

FULLERTON — In conjunction with the 4-H Showcase that took place this past weekend, the Fullerton Future Farmers of America organization held a Fair Fun Night at the city ball fields on Friday evening. Historically the FFA holds a game night in conjunction with the Nance County Fair.
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Fullerton moves to even/odd water plan

FULLERTON — The city of Fullerton will relax water restrictions starting this weekend. The city announced this week that residents can resume watering their lawns every other day between dusk and dawn. Odd numbered houses can water their yard on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Fullerton library news

The library will be CLOSED July 31- August 12. Stop in the library and stock up on books to read and DVDs to watch during this time. The book drop will be open to return books; Please return DVDs to the “Video Drop” to the left of the library door.