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Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decide“What was that on the bacterial culture?” wondered Alexander Fleming. This famous twentieth century scientist, who discovered penicillin, did not realize that he had accidentally dropped some mucus (snot) from his nose onto a bacterial culture.
Yrkoski

Yrkoski

Yrkoski retires from Cornhusker PPD

Paul Yrkoski retired from Cornhusker Public Power District on September 5, 2025. Yrkoski was hired in 1990 as a grounds man, promoted to stores/utility technician in 1991, and purchasing/ stores supervisor in 2015.

The Bible Says . . .

And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son? And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

Thanks & More

Our heartfelt thank you to the many people who attended the visitation and funeral. Thank you to Cloverlodge and St. Croix for Earls exceptional care. Thank you also to Levander’s Funeral Home.We are grateful for the many cards, memorials and condolences. Sincerely, The Family of Earl Stephens
Quilts of Valor presented at Fullerton Veteran’s Day Program

Quilts of Valor presented at Fullerton Veteran’s Day Program

Quilts of Valor presented at Fullerton Veteran’s Day Program

Tom Rice (left) and Dennis Pfeifer were presented with Quilts of Valor on Tuesday at the Fullerton Veteran’s Day Program. Daffney and Delylla Olson and Elena and Melinda Reimer hold the quilts during the presentation. Dennis served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1972.
The next Merrick Arts Council program will feature an acoustic string band, The Haymakers, from the Wichita, Kan., area on Sunday at 2 p.m. Photo provided

The next Merrick Arts Council program will feature an acoustic string band, The Haymakers, from the Wichita, Kan., area on Sunday at 2 p.m. Photo provided

Club News Briefs

Piecin Pals Quilt GuildEleven members gathered for the November 5th meeting. Shelley Towey opened our meeting with our roll call question. Do we faithfully have our sewing machine serviced once a year?

Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideWhy isn’t your nose made of bone? Your nose is made of cartilage, a connective tissue that is strong and flexible, just like your ears. Go ahead - touch your nose, wiggle it, move it. Now gently push in on it.

Thanks & More

A big thank you to everyone who sent cards and birthday wishes. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Also thank you for the wonderful birthday party.Harold Harris Fullerton The family of Marc Bialas would like to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who supported us during this difficult time.

Journal Rewind

Ten years agoNovember 4, 2015Brett Bridger dressed as Bigfoot for Halloween.Josh Wetovick was selected to the All-State Choir for the third year in a row.Fullerton’s football season ended with a playoff loss to Creighton.

Club News Briefs

Delta Kappa Gamma SocietyKappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met at 9:30 A.M., October 16, 2025, in Palmer, Ne. Starting early that day was important in order to complete the Chapter’s annual project of making holiday greetings for veterans in the area. Group 1 hosted at St.