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ROYAL HOPEFULS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
FULLERTON — The Warriors are ready for Homecoming. The Red Wagon Parade and Pep Rally down Main Street will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8. Fullerton will take on Twin River at 7 p.m. on Friday for the Homecoming Game.  The festivities will begin around 3 p.m.
Pictured back row: Samantha Mace (para), Jaylie Hodgman (para) and Angie Robol (co-teacher). Middle- Larkyn Melcher, Kane Titus, Tatum Stankoski, Izabella Hogan, Sydney Ususaz, Paisley Hodgman, Elianna Hogan, Londyn Melcher, Natalya Coreas, Nichole Zarek (teacher). Sitting- Theodore Meyer, Lathan Spencer, Kodan Sack, Jason Escatante-Carnejo, Reign Barndenburg, Lincoln Hodgman, Clara Daw, Raelynn Sack, Ezra Sicrks. NCJ photo by April Carr

Pictured back row: Samantha Mace (para), Jaylie Hodgman (para) and Angie Robol (co-teacher). Middle- Larkyn Melcher, Kane Titus, Tatum Stankoski, Izabella Hogan, Sydney Ususaz, Paisley Hodgman, Elianna Hogan, Londyn Melcher, Natalya Coreas, Nichole Zarek (teacher). Sitting- Theodore Meyer, Lathan Spencer, Kodan Sack, Jason Escatante-Carnejo, Reign Barndenburg, Lincoln Hodgman, Clara Daw, Raelynn Sack, Ezra Sicrks. NCJ photo by April Carr

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Head Start begins new school year

April Carr
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
FULLERTON — Fullerton’s Head Start Preschool started the 2022-2023 school year on August 16th. A combination of Fullerton and Genoa children make up the nineteen students that are enrolled this year.
Cornhusker Public Power District Trustee Marc Swantek (left) presents $200 to Fullerton Public Library for an electric tankless hot water heater. Accepting the check is Library Director Laurel Marlatt. Photos provided

Cornhusker Public Power District Trustee Marc Swantek (left) presents $200 to Fullerton Public Library for an electric tankless hot water heater. Accepting the check is Library Director Laurel Marlatt. Photos provided

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CPPD customers give $3,450 in grants

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $3,450 to 16 organizations at the August14 meeting. “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it," Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said.
The entire 6th grade pose on a giant chair. Photos provided by Amber Hamik

The entire 6th grade pose on a giant chair. Photos provided by Amber Hamik

Sixth graders enjoy day at the state fair

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
On Friday August 25th, the sixth-grade class of Fullerton Public Schools traveled to Grand Island to attend the Nebraska State Fair. The class spent a busy day moving from exhibit to exhibit.
Nurse Ruth Myers in the old Fullerton Hospital. Photo provided

Nurse Ruth Myers in the old Fullerton Hospital. Photo provided

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Sitting down with Ruth Myers

April Carr
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
FULLERTON — Any person who has lived close to a century will have stories to tell. Thankfully Ruth Myers was willing to sit down with the Nance County Journal and share some of hers. So many in fact, that her story has been split into two articles to be printed over this and the following issue.
This year’s cheerleaders include: Rainna Sierks (left), Tylar Konwinski, Josie Williams, Melinda Pickrel, Megan Toahty and Rylyn Hemenway. Photo provided

This year’s cheerleaders include: Rainna Sierks (left), Tylar Konwinski, Josie Williams, Melinda Pickrel, Megan Toahty and Rylyn Hemenway. Photo provided

Cheerleaders are ready for Friday’s Homecoming Game

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
This year’s cheer squad is ready to support the football team on Friday at the Homecoming Game against Twin River. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Give blood in Cedar Rapids

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Cedar Rapids on Sept. 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, 111 N. 6th St. September is National Preparedness month. A strong blood supply is key to preparedness for disasters and medical emergencies.
Dr. Henderson was the first surgeon to perform Inspire surgeries in Nebraska four years ago; he is still one of only five doctors offering the treatment. He recently completed his 25th Inspire surgery for Columbus Community Hospital, totaling more than 80 completed procedures throughout his career. Photo provided

Dr. Henderson was the first surgeon to perform Inspire surgeries in Nebraska four years ago; he is still one of only five doctors offering the treatment. He recently completed his 25th Inspire surgery for Columbus Community Hospital, totaling more than 80 completed procedures throughout his career. Photo provided

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Doctor brings sleep apnea relief to Columbus

News Staff
Friday, September 1, 2023
COLUMBUS – Dr. Patrick Henderson, a doctor at Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic, is helping people who struggle with obstructive sleep apnea find relief through the push of a button.
Caleb Poore has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Boone County Health Center (BCHC) in Albion. Photo provided

Caleb Poore has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Boone County Health Center (BCHC) in Albion. Photo provided

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Boone County Health Center Hires New CEO

News Staff
Friday, September 1, 2023
ALBION – Boone County Health Center (BCHC) in Albion, NE, announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Caleb Poore as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Poore is set to begin his duties in mid-October and will succeed Tanya Sharp, who resigned in April.