Beulah Chapter #40, Order of Eastern Star, Norfolk, honored Fern Medlin (right) for 75 years of membership recently. Fern was initiated Dec. 29, 1949 at Areme Chapter #124, Coleridge, NE when she was on Christmas break from college. She had just turned 18. She affiliated Jan. 19, 1960 with Rose Chapter #102 Albion. Fern affiliated with Beulah #40 Norfolk, on May 6, 2021. She held many offices during her years of membership. She was Worthy Matron in 1966 and Secretary from 1990 to 2008 (19 years). Associate Matron Elaine Hulse of Albion (left) performed the ceremony and honored Fern with her 75-year pin.

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On Wednesday, Oct. 23,, seventh and eighth graders from Boone Central Middle School focused on the “Pay It Forward” theme during their annual Retreat Day.

During the first week of December, 38 Boone County charitable organizations will be raising awareness and funds for needed projects to support their missions in the 2024 Boone County Big Give. Over the last 10 years, more than $2.5 million has been raised to support these projects and initiatives.