Foundation awards grant to city for fire hydrant replacement

FULLERTON — The Nance County Foundation has approved a $10,000 grant to the city of Fullerton to assist with the replacement of broken fire hydrants throughout the community.

Veterans Museum receives donations

ABOVE: Jennifer Lani, chairperson of Mt. Calvary’s Steak Feed, presents Jon Epley, chairman of the Nance County Veterans Memorial, a check for $345. This amount represents one half of the total collected in the “Split the Pot.” This is a raffle that the church congregation does annually.

Life is a Bowl of Sweet Cherries but Remember to Watch Out for the Pits

May a month with varied emotions. First the real estate and personal property taxes. I know the state needs money to operate, but it seems that those that worked and sacrificed luxuries get penalized.

The Bible Says . . .

23 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?

Fran’s Corner

If your brain was the President, the pituitary gland would be the Vice-President. This pea-sized gland is considered the “master gland” because it controls most other endocrine glands by secreting hormones (chemical messengers to keep your body running smoothly).

School & College News

Bill and Trish Farrar of Fullerton attendedtheirgranddaughterKathryn Singh’s UNL Commencement on May 9. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. This fall she will be attending Gonzaga Law School.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago May 11, 2016An original print from Max A. Whitaker’s collection was donated to the Fullerton Public Library.Josh Wetovick, Spencer Herman and Macy Peregrine made up Fullerton’s Top 10 Percent.Michaela Cunningham reset the Fullerton school record in 200-meter dash.

Prairie Doc Perspective

Health care is often thought of as something that happens one patient at a time in a clinic or hospital. Public health takes a broader view and is focused on improving the health of entire populations.

Gov. Pillen describes state agency efforts in dealing with Hantavirus situation

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen says his agencies remain in a state of readiness and will assist in any way possible, now that U.S.-based passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship have arrived.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago May 4, 2016Fullerton was the runnerup at the conference art show. Multiple students received high marks for their projects.Tickets were on sale for the Fullerton Alumni Banquet.Area businesses were offering deals for Mother’s Day.The Head Start concluded it’s year.