May is Wildfire Prevention Month

May is Wildfire Prevention Month. With wildfires in the news more often, Nebraska Extension is providing tips for fire smart landscaping. Our information sources are Forest Services in Nebraska, Colorado and Idaho.

Students honored at CCC-Hastings awards gala

HASTINGS — Special recognition awards were presented April 30 at the Student Awards Gala at Central Community College-Hastings.

Students honored at CCC-Grand Island awards convocation

GRAND ISLAND — Special recognition awards were presented April 23 at the Central Community College-Grand Island Student Recognition andAward Ceremony.The ceremony also recognized students enrolled at the Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington center and online.

Smith & Sons Repair hosts multi-day tow truck seminar

A lot of things went wrong when your car is off the ground. That was not the case last week as Smith & Sons welcomed Casey Burrows and Wreckmaster for a multi-day tow truck seminar that gave hands-on instruction to area recovery drivers.

The Bible Says . . .

And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, and shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.

Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideHave you considered that the Earth is located in the “Goldilocks’ Zone” - not too hot...not too cold...it is “just right.” It takes Earth 24 hours to rotate. That gives us just the right amount of heat and coolness.Jupiter has a 10-hour day, so it spins very quickly.

Palmer recognized for 50 years as funeral director

George Palmer attended the Tri-State Convention/Nebraska Annual Meeting today in Kansas City to receive recognition for 50 years of dedicated service as a funeral director. He was the sole recipient of this award in Nebraska this year. 

Herman marks 30 years at Loup

Herman marks 30 years at LoupCOLUMBUS — Loup Power District is recognizing Brian Herman of Fullerton for 30 years of service.Herman joined Loup in 1995 as an Apprentice Line Technician in Fullerton and was promoted to Line Technician later that year.

Club News Briefs

Boone Nance Genealogy SocietyThirteen members of the Boone Nance Genealogy Society met at the Fullerton Public Library onApril 14. An inquiry was received asking for information on the Lorenzo and Ida Tomlinson family.Some recent news articles of local interest were discussed.

Container gardening tips

This is the month most container flowers are planted to accent homes, draw attention to front doors or away from unsightly views, and enjoy on patios. Container plants need light, air, water, and nutrients as all plants do.