Fullerton freshman performs with All-State Band

Fullerton freshman Lylla Sabata performed with the All-State Band over the weekend at the Lied Center. She is pictured with Music Director Colton Kohl.

Thanksgiving costing more this year

FULLERTON — With Thanksgiving this week, those planning on hosting a festive gathering are no doubt eyeing grocery store prices to gauge how much their meal is going to cost this year. In the past year inflation has increased food prices by an average of 3.7%. That is on top of the 9.

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The following is a listing of the calls for service received by the Nance County Sheriff’s Dispatch. This listing does NOT represent man hours spent, status of calls or action taken by the department.

Loup Power delivers lease payments

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling more than $1.5 million to area communities. Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems. These payments compensate them for the use of those systems for the third quarter of 2023.

Nebraska Tobacco Quitline turns 20

LINCOLN — People who smoke or chew in Nebraska are six to 10 times more likely to stay tobacco-free if they reach out for help using the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline. The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline started as a free and confidential phone service two decades ago.

Public Power District awards grants to help communities

Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,100 to 16 organizations at the November 6 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.

ONE LAST HARVEST

FULLERTON — A Fullerton farmer has hauled his final load. Paul Ulferts, 92, has been farming for nearly 80 years. He took his last truckload to the grain elevator on Friday, retiring from farming. “I get up every morning and just thank the good Lord that I am still here,” he said.

2 veterans receive Quilts of Valor

FULLERTON — On Friday, Fullerton Public Schools held their annual Veteran’s Day program. During the program, two Fullerton veterans, Monte Keith and Chuck Bowman, were recognized for their service to our country by receiving Quilts of Valor.

Area juniors attend County Government Day

The junior classes from Fullerton and Twin River Schools were invited to participate in the Nance County Government Day held on Thursday. The day includes: • Steve Pritchard, Nance County Extension Specialist presents a power point message about county and state government and all things Nebraska.