Merrick Arts Council season membership now available

Season memberships are now available for purchase for Merrick Arts Council’s 2026-27 season. All performances take place in Central City’s Performing Arts Center, Edwin and Bernice Lock Theatre.“We are very excited about this year’s season,” says Board President Suzanne Philippi.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago August 17, 2016Richard Anderson, Barb Mottl and Joyce Newquist were among the “Best Dressed” at the Fullerton Area Senior Center change wars.School was gearing up as students were preparing to return to the classroom. AAA reminded motorists to slow down.

The Bible Says . . .

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Fran’s Corner

Have you considered a small bird called the oxpecker and its benefit to large African mammals? The oxpecker spends its day clinging to the backs of water buffaloes, rhinos, hippos, giraffes, and antelopes. Does it just like hitching rides?

College Briefs

LINCOLN — Bailey Madison Urkoski of Clarks was among 595 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Urkoski earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago August 10, 2016A group of Fullerton students attended a two-day robotics programming camp. The camp, held at the Fullerton Senior Center, saw 15 students from six counties attend.Cornhusker Public Power District customers gave $5,200 to area communities.

The Bible Says . . .

These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Happy times and sad times

Life is a Bowl of Sweet Cherries but Remember to Watch Out for the PitsBy Liz H.Life can take you on many paths in just a week’s time. Last week of July we were a family celebrating the wedding of our grandson and nephew.

Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideMemory moves from shortterm to long-term when reinforced by repetition or strong emotional connections. There are two types of long-term memory: declarative memory and procedural memory.Declarative memory deals with facts and events; it’s the “what” of a memory.

Card Shower

Delores (Keith) Luedtke’s is turning 95 Delores Luedtke will be 95 on Aug. 14. Her children are requesting a card shower.Cards may be sent to: Delores Luedtke 118 Ingalls St.