Nebraska threw a ‘lifeline’ to rural hospitals on the brink. Even that’s fraying

Every day, Laura Gamble sees the importance of Pender Community Hospital in the lives of her neighbors. The woman who drove an hour to deliver her first baby. The man in a mental health crisis.They rely on her northeast Nebraska hospital.

The Bible Says . . .

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

Fran’s Corner

Do you realize your bones make your blood? Your blood is made of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets and these are made in your bones. Inside some of your bones (such as the hip and thigh bones) are a thick mass of cells called bone marrow. Bone marrow contains stem cells.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago Dec. 16, 2015Jeremy Bruggeman was the big winner during the chili cookoff at Fullerton’s Old Fashioned Days.Tessa Lassek helped a Kansas man get his class ring back after 35 years. She found the ring at a garage sale in Colorado.

Donations & Memorials

FULLERTON CEMETERY DonationsGene & Anne BurtonMemorialsDave & Lisa Lassek in memory of Marty Milby Rod & Penny Wetovick in memory of Marty MilbyNANCE COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL & MILITARY RESOURCE CENTER MemorialsBigge family in memory of Henry Bigge Matt & Janene Cunningham in memory of Emil Zimmer...

Kindergarten decorates tree at bank

Members of the Fullerton kindergarten class spent the morning decorating the Christmas tree in the Points West Community Bank lobby last week. Front left to right sitting: Harper Steensnes, Makenzie Voichahoske, Tobi Thies, Raelynn Beyerink, Emerson Reardon.

Journal Rewind

Ten years agoDecember 9, 2015The staff at Fullerton’s Golden Living Center donated canned goods to the Fullerton Food Pantry.Do you remember the hidden elves? Fullerton businesses were hiding elves in their stores for customers to find.

Music program recognized

Last month, Colton Kohl accepted the music participation award for Fullerton at the NMEA Conference. Fullerton was one of 6 schools recognized for having over 60 percent of the student body in music in grades 9-12! Want to see the students perform? The K-6 Christmas program is Monday at 5:30 p.m.

The Bible Says . . .

And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him.

Fran’s Corner

What happens to the harmful bacteria and viruses (pathogens) that get inside your body? If left unchecked, you would die within days. What does your body do? It sends out an army of defenders on a search and destroy mission; this is your immune system.Our body has a complex defense network.