BCHC honors Tisthammer as 2026 Caring Kind Winner

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce Janelle Tisthammer, RN, as the 2026 Caring Kind Employee of the Year, recognizing not only her compassion and dedication to patient care, but the lasting impact she has made as a mentor and educator to generations of nurses.

Museum open on Saturday

NCJ Staff ReportFULLERTON — The Fullerton Museum will be open Saturday, May 23 from 2-4 p.m. Summer hours will be 2-4 p.m. on the second Sundays in June, July and August. July 3 hours will be announced in the future.Volunteers work at the museum most Wednesday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.

Memorial Day in Fullerton

NCJ Staff ReportThe American Legion Post 151 of Fullerton will hold services on Monday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Fullerton Cemetery.

Fullerton celebrates retirements

Happy retirement to Susan Steensen and Connie Poloncic! The duo retired from the Fullerton schools cafeteria at the end of the school year.

Thanks & More

I want to write a huge THANK YOU to the fine crew of the Fullerton Volunteer Rescue Squad on behalf of myself and my son. Recently the ambulance crew came to my house several times and provided excellent service.Their quick response, kind and professional care was deeply appreciated.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago May 18, 2016Fullerton had 10 athletes qualify for the State track championships in seven events.

The Bible Says . . .

28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

Business Briefs

LINCOLN — Four people successfully completed the April 3, 2026, examination and are now licensed by the Nebraska Board of Examiners for County Highway and City Street Superintendents.Licensed as Class B County Highway and City Street Superintendents are: Mr. Sean Hall of Roca; Mr.

Fran’s Corner

What a nose a bloodhound has! Bloodhounds can pick up a scent that is 12 days old. That would be like still smelling the perfume from someone who walked past you 12 days earlier. This dog can detect a scent trail of only a few molecules of a given scent. Let’s sniff out how a bloodhound can do this.

BCHC Foundation planning ‘Mental Health Heroes Classic’

ALBION —The Boone County Health Center Foundation is inviting community members to hit the golf course this summer in support of a meaningful local cause through the 2026 “Mental Health Heroes Classic” golf outings.