Put day camp in your summer plans – June 16-20, 2025

Are you thinking summer yet? It will soon be here and so, that means it’s time for parents and kids to make exciting summer plans. And, the folks at Whispering Cedars Baptist Camp have just the adventure for kids, K-6th grade (this fall).

Students tapped into National Honor Society

Congratulations to Terrick Gonsior, Maxton Meysenburg and Ella Pickrel, who were tapped into the National Honor Society on April 10. Terrick Gonsior, son of Scott and Amy Gonsior, was tapped in by his father, Scott.

The Bible Says . . .

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?

College Notes

CHADRON — Grant Pickrel of Fullerton is a candidate for graduation magna cum laude at Chadron State College with a Bachelor ofArts.CSC honored 245 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 65 candidates for master’s degrees on Saturday in the Chicoine Center.

Fran’s Corner

Our five senses are wonderfully crafted (engineered). Our bodies work with our mind to actively gather data via sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. Our brain then processes this data and reacts in a multitude of ways, learning from the response in order to modify future responses.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago May 13, 2015T.J. Ostransky and Seth Wetovick were honored as the top 10 percent for the Class of 2015.Fullerton FFA announced they were planting a community garden and the community was invited to participate.

Birth

Camryn Lonelle Meyer, a daughter, was born to Alex and Justin Meyer of Belgrade at 5:19 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2025, at Columbus Community Hospital. At birth she weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20.75 inches long. She is joined at home by sisters, Morgan and Reagan, and brother, James.

Anniversary

Gerry and Marilyn McIntyre of Fullerton will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary this week. The couple was married on May 15, 1956. Cards can be sent to P.O. Box 87, Fullerton, NE 68638.

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.