Club News Briefs

Flower BellesThe Flower Belles met on April 17, 2026 for its monthly meeting at SouthView Apartments with 15 members present.Flyers for the upcoming plant sale on May 1 were past out for members to post in businesses and other places were they will be seen to advertise this money raiser.

Life is a roller coaster ride

The weather this winter has been a roller coaster ride. One day you are wearing a t-shirt and shorts the next a woolen sweater and a stocking cap. Pretty much describes life’s pattern. Life goes along rather smoothly then the storms move in, some mild others more severe.

The Bible Says . . .

Judge not, that ye be not judged. Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Birthday for Virgil Shively

Come help us celebrate Virgil Shively is turning 99. Family and friends gather with us at Cloverlodge Care Center in St. Edward on May 3 at 2 p.m.Cards are welcome. Send to Cloverlodge Care Center, 301 N 13th St., St. Edward NE 68660, ATTN Virgil Shively.

Business Briefs

Reeg retires from Loup Power DistrictCOLUMBUS, Neb. — James Reeg of Genoa has retired from Loup Power District after more than 45 years of service.Reeg joined Loup in 1980 as maintenance man at the Genoa Headworks. In 1982, he was promoted to equipment operator.

The Bible Says . . .

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?

MAC final show for 2026

Merrick Arts Council’s final show for the 2025-26 season will be on Sunday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. featuring Rebecca Noble’s Cabaret Theatre at the Central City Performing Arts Center, Edwin and Bernice Lock Theatre. This show, which features four women, has been delighting audiences since 1991.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago April 13, 2016Fullerton FFA members attended the State convention.Members who received their State FFA degrees include Tyler Prososki, Katelyn Loseke, Ashley Frenzen, Emily Frenzen and Will Meyer.

Thanks & More

The family of Kelly Zarek would like to thank Jonathan and Brittany Santin and George Palmer for their assistance with the services. We would also like to express our gratitude to everyone who sent food, flowers or cards. Your thoughtfulness and generosity are appreciated during this difficult time.

Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideEvolutionists assume that the entire universe, and life, originated by accident and chance because they leave God out of consideration. Let’s check their logic.Take a box of puzzle pieces, shake vigorously, and toss all the pieces high into the air.