Veteran Stories: Died While Serving in Philippine Islands
Glenn E. Carr served as a Private with the 1st Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division during World War II. After moving around, the regiment eventually staged at Camp San Luis Obispo, California in March 1943. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Economic Director shares goals at Community Club Meeting
During the monthly meeting of the Crofton Community Club on September 21, results of the recent Cruisin' Day were reported and plans finalized for the Homecoming Parade and Halloween Trick-or-Treat event in October. To read the full minutes, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
In celebration of Mike and Judy Mauch's 25th Wedding Anniversary on September 30th, their children would like to honor them with a card shower.
Cards of congratulations can be send to:
89167 557th Ave., Fordyce, NE 68786
Potts, Einrem named 2020 King and Queen
By: Jayden Jordan, CHS Journalism
Crofton's Coronation was held September 20th and Gavin Potts and Kaley Einrem were crowned king and queen. To read who was on the court, including the freshmen attendants, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Arens has photo published in poultry calendar contest
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is celebrating youth involved with agriculture by announcing the winners of NDA's Poultry Photo Contest. The annual contest was open to Nebraska 4-H and FFA members from around the state and Zac Arens of Crofton submitted a winning photo. To read all about the contest and to see the photo, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Nebraskans sign up for healthcare coverage; and can still apply
Heritage Health Adult Medicaid Expansion (HHA) has successfully signed up 5,218 Nebraskans to date. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) continues to provide great customer service. Applications are currently processed in about seven days, which is over a month faster than required by federal law. Additional DHHS teammates have been hired and trained to be able to help answer callers' questions and process applications. To find out to apply, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
The family of Verlyn Nohr is requesting a card shower on the occasion of her 90th Birthday on September 22, 2020.
Cards can be sent to 55496 898 Road, Crofton, NE 68730.
75th Birthday Card Shower
We would like to honor Jerry Kollars with a Card Shower to celebrate his 75th Birthday o September 21st.
Please send cards and memories to:
88892 552nd Ave., Crofton, NE 68730
Stroms are Grand Marshals
Grand Marshals for Crofton's 2020 Homecoming Parade are Wendell and Delores Strom. To read all about the couple, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Disney, Pixar theme for 2020 Homecoming festivities
Crofton Community School's homecoming will be celebrated September 20-25 with festivities beginning on September 20 with the coronation at 6 p.m. and culminating with the parade in town on September 25 and football game against Tekamah-Herman. For the full list of activities, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Yard of the Month...
The Crofton Community Club has announced its August yard of the month award going to: Ben and Dana List.
Two win Ag Society funds...
Taylor Arens (left), Crofton, and Emerson Randa (right), Verdigre, were awarded the 2020 Knox County Ag Society scholarships for 4-H and FFA respectively at the Bullarama event during the Knox County Fair at Bloomfield. Eric Miller (center) is the scholarship coordinator.
Veteran Stories: U.S. Navy Seaman killed in accident
Fred Plantenberg was born in Crofton in 1913. Plantenberg graduated from St. Rose School in 1928. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at Omaha in 1938 before World War II started. He began his training at the Great Lakes Naval training station, and eventually transferred to San Diego. To read all about Plantenberg, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
The family of Karen Kool would like to honor her with a card shower in celebration of her 80th birthday on September 3rd.
Cards may be sent to her at: P.O. Box 172, Crofton, NE 68730.
Dather takes part in first ever Virtual FCCLA conference
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) held its first-ever Virtual National Leadership Conference since the organization was founded in 1945, with a Crofton student participating in the monumental event. Piper Dather from the Crofton FCCLA Chapter competed in FCCLA's virtual STAR event and received a gold in Fashion Construction-Jr. To read all about Dather's project, including what she thought about the virtual conference, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Crofton school district welcomes new staff
A number of new staff have joined the Crofton Community School staff for the 2020-2021 school year. Be sure to pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to get to know the new staff a little better.
Community garage sales this weekend
The 2020 Community Garage sales will kick off this weekend, with some sales on Friday, August 28, a variety of home sales, as well as group sales at the City Auditorium will be held in conjunction with the Cruisin' Day car show this weekend. To find the full list of garage sale locations, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Veteran Stories: Promoted on the Battlefield in Italy
Henry I. Kremer was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kremer from Crofton. Although he was a Crofton native, Henry joined the National Guard in Madison, Minnesota where he was working at the time after the U.S. declared war on Japan and Germany in 1941. Kremer served in the early days of the U.S. involvement in World War II in the North African invasion. To read all about Kremer and his time as a National Guardsman, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
Treasures Donates to Crofton Pool
Main Treasures volunteers Vicki Woockman, Bernice Tramp, Marlene Hynes, JoAnn Woockman, and Marietta McFarland present a check for $2100 to Economic Development Director Erin Filips for the swimming pool project. The funds were raised from shoppers and donations August 5-8 at the community thrift store.
Youth show talents
Special News Release
The 4-H Talent Contest was held on Thursday, August 6 at the First Trinity Social Hall in Bloomfield. To read what events the youth participated in, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.
