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CONCORDIA’S CHOICE Commish board University’s search for new president down to final two candidates by Brady Oltmans approves surveyor [email protected] by Hope Moural Concordia Univer- [email protected] sity’s search for a new president has come The Seward County Board of Commissioners ac- down to two. cepted a new county surveyor bid during the Aug. After a year-long 25 meeting. process, the school has The board appointed Brian Foral as Seward moved into the final County’s new surveyor, replacing Ron Nissen, who weeks of its selection passed away in July. for a new university Foral previously worked as Butler County’s president, following the surveyor. departure of the Rev. Also during the meeting, the board: Dr. Brian Friedrich. • authorized board chairman John Culver to sign The chairman of Con- on a yearly drug fund certificate/report for both the cordia’s presidential county attorney and sheriff’s office. search committee, Dr. • authorized Culver to sign a Nixle/Everbridge Robert Hermann, said he expects the board of service agreement from Seward/York Emergency regents to determine its Manager Gary Petersen. Nixle is a software plat- choice for new presi- form that allows emergency alerts to be sent to dent to at its September BRADY OLTMANS/SCI mobile devices and beyond. meeting. A Concordia University student walks across campus between classes on Aug. 20. • authorized Highway Superintendent Terry Concordia an- Wicht to advertise for stockpile gravel bids for was named chair of information on the teristics they wanted nounced on Aug. 16, the upcoming winter season. Bids will be opened that committee and school and the hiring to see in a president. 2019, that Friedrich during the board’s Sept. 22 meeting. said the committee process. More than 20 was set to leave his There were listening • approved a 1% increase of restricted funds for conducts most of the leg were willing to stand groups for students, position as university the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget. County Clerk Sher- work throughout the for nomination after faculty, staff and the president effective Jan. ry Schweitzer said although it is not planned to be hiring process while that process. Those city of Seward. 1, 2020. At the August used, it allows the county to make sure a 2.5% cap being limited by the names went to a review “Some of those 2019 board of regents is followed when going through final calculations. meeting, the Rev. Russ school’s bylaws. Con- panel of the Lutheran things that came out cordia bylaws state that Church-Missouri Syn- were someone who was With the increase, the cap is set at 3.5%. Sommerfeld was cho- The next Seward County Board of Commission- sen to serve as interim candidates do not apply od, of which Concor- a good communicator,” for the job in a conven- dia is a member, who Hermann said. “Some- ers meeting will be Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. on the third president. Sommerfeld floor of the courthouse. served through a se- tional sense. Instead, approved candidates one who is relational. mester disrupted by the they are nominated. they thought would be Someone who under- coronavirus pandemic. “Nominations can a good fit for the Synod stands the financial He told graduating come from Concordia at large. aspects of higher students during the faculty, the Concordia “They wanted to education. Someone CU, Bryan announce Aug. 1 commencement Board of Regents, the make sure the presi- who can work with an ceremony that he felt a Concordia University dent is publicly Luther- administrative cabinet special connection to system board and any an,” Hermann said. in a board of regents.” new partnership the class, considering congregation in the “They spent some time Information gather- his interim presidency Lutheran Synod,” Her- on that.” ing, interviews with On Sept. 2, Concordia in natural sciences and status. mann said. “Any one of Out of that group, faculty, staff and stu- University and Bry- allow them to continue A search commit- those four entities can nine names came back dents have been ongo- an College of Health receiving financial aid tee consisting of two nominate an individu- approved. Two of those ing with the remaining Sciences announced a as they receive a degree regents, three faculty al.” individuals asked to be two individuals in the partnership to provide from each institution.” members, two staff Concordia received removed from consid- race for Concordia’s students an opportunity “We are excited to members and two more than 50 nomi- eration. The remaining presidency. Hermann to receive two degrees partner with Concordia non-voting members, nations after working seven went through expressed his optimism while adding just one with this program as including the Con- with Synod leadership vetting through Con- that a decision would semester. we continue to focus our cordia student body in the winter of 2019-20. cordia. be made by mid Sep- Students will start efforts to serve more president, was formed The search committee The presidential tember when the board at Concordia and then students in our area to to find the university’s contacted all those search committee convenes again that become dual-enrolled at achieve their bachelor of next president. nominated at that asked community a preferred candidate Bryan College of Health science in nursing,” said Dr. Robert Hermann point and gave them members what charac- would emerge. Sciences in its second Bryan College of Health semester. In this part- Sciences President Dr. nership, students will Richard Lloyd. then have the ability to Concordia’s biology receive financial aid, program has grown to a Making masks to stop the spread live on Concordia’s cam- student-to-faculty ratio pus and participate in of 15:1. Each faculty by Brady Oltmans led to only 487 total cases and co-curricular activities member in the program [email protected] seven deaths since the start of while earning a bach- has earned a termi- the pandemic. elor of arts degree in nal degree and 90% of KaiPing Albright watched Then she wondered what if a biology. When students recent biology graduates begin classes at Bryan, either go into a graduate the spread of coronavirus in disease like that came to Amer- they will be classified school program or earn March through historic lenses. ica. as both a Concordia and employment within six She experienced the Severe “We didn’t have anything Bryan student while months of graduation. Acute Respiratory Syndrome to protect ourselves here,” she outbreak in 2002 when she pursing a bachelor Bryan nursing stu- said. “The only thing we could of science in nursing dents complete more was living in her native Tai- do was to make masks.” wan. Over a two-week stretch degree. than 1,235 faculty-led Albright started making her “This partnership clinical hours. That’s Taiwan’s original 29 probable first masks on March 26 for four with Bryan College of the highest amount in cases and no deaths grew to 116 friends going through chemo- Health Sciences will the state. The first-time cases and 10 deaths. Numbers therapy. They took time but provide Concordia’s pass rate average for increased sixfold – 680 cases and served their purpose. Then she students with access graduates on the Na- 81 deaths – in a month. Jour- wanted to branch out with no to a well-established, tional Council Licen- nalist Ying-Hen Hsieh wrote in idea how. Nearly half a year lat- high-quality nursing sure Examination – the nature.com that inexperience er, she’s streamlined the process COURTESY PHOTO program,” Concordia exam for the licensing at containing outbreaks and a and people have started coming A Herbie Husker plush acts as the Provost Dr. Tim Pre- of nurses – over the lack of expert assistance from to her. mask model for all of the Albright uss said. “Nursing is past three years stands the World Health Organization “I think in the beginning we family’s showcase photos for new already Concordia’s higher than Nebraska contributed, at least in part, to didn’t know how important it Project 13 designs. This mask fea- principle pre-health pro- and national averag- the outbreak in Taiwan. was to give out masks,” Albright tures the U.S. flag, as well as that of gram. This partnership es at 97%. All Bryan Albright watched the progres- said. “So I tried to make good KaiPing Albright’s native Taiwan. will streamline that graduates who actively sion of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) masks.” process for our students, seek positions earned from her home in Seward. She The effort started with KaiP- Together they went to Walmart, provide them flexibility employment in the field saw the Taiwanese govern- ing, husband Brian, and their selected fabric, and returned to to pursue vocations in within four months of ment’s preemptive reaction that 12-year old daughter, Kayla. (continued on 2) nursing or vocations graduation.

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DONATE NOW! Go to SewardCountyLegacy.org for more information! 2 SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 Masks County moving to MCHS receives certification (continued from 1) create the masks with Phase 4 of reopening Memorial Health speed in mind. KaiPing All of Nebraska is headed towards Phase 4 Care Systems’ cardio- said she wasn’t good at or reopening during the pandemic, loosening vascular rehabilitation sewing at first. Masks health restrictions across the state barring program has received were made over the “dramatic” changes in hospitalization num- certification by the weekend and delivered bers according to the Nebraska Department of American Association downtown, three or four Health and Human Services. of Cardiovascular and every other day. On Aug. 26, the DHHS announced that the 66 Pulmonary Rehabilita- On one trip to the counties – including Seward – that are current- tion. drugstore KaiPing saw ly in Phase 3 will move into Phase 4 starting on The certification rec- an elderly man wait Sept. 14 until at least Oct. 31. ognized the hospital’s for his medication in a Phase 4 of reopening eliminates capacity commitment to improv- bandana. restrictions on bars, restaurants, child care cen- ing the quality of life of “I saw him sitting in ters and other indoor businesses. It also means patients by enhancing that chair and my heart outdoor venues can operate at full capacity and standards of care, a broke for the guy,” she indoor venues (such as arenas and event cen- news release said. said. “My heart broke ters) can operate at 75% capacity. Also, in Phase In order to earn ac- BRADY OLTMANS/SCI that some people may 4 social distancing becomes a recommendation creditation, the Seward A tent outside of Memorial Health Care Systems was need them but didn’t instead of a mandate. Memorial Hospital arranged in March specifically for COVID-19 testing. The know where to get them. Seward County added 24 new cases of novel cardiovascular rehabil- hospital recently announced it received certification by So we thought, let’s coronavirus from Aug. 22-28 according to num- the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmo- make as many as we bers provided by Four Corners Health District. itation program partic- nary Rehabilitation. can.” That’s the most of the district’s four member ipated in an application Project 13 – named counties. By the end of Aug. 28, the county grew process that requires professional societies. pulmonary rehabili- because ‘M’ (for mask) to a total of 178 cases since the start of the pan- extensive documenta- Each application tation programs are is the 13th letter in the demic, 100 of which have recovered. tion of the program’s is reviewed by the designed to help those alphabet – took off from Four Corners Health District provided no practices. AAVCPR AAVCPR Program with cardiovascular there. It’s a non-profit information if any of those cases were the Program Certification Certification Commit- and pulmonary prob- that charges nothing for result of an outbreak, although there have been is the only peer-review tee. Certification is lems recover faster and masks. If someone re- known cases of quarantine in the area. The accreditation process awarded by the AACVP live healthier lives. quests a mask, Project 13 Milford High School football team canceled designed to review indi- Board of Directors. Both programs include makes sure that request its season-opening game after 19 players were vidual programs to ad- AACVPR Program exercise, education, is met. Donations are forced to quarantine because of possible expo- here to standards and Certification is valid counseling and support welcome. One donation sure. Currently 21 Concordia students and two guidelines published by for three years. for patients and their came in the form of a Concordia employees are being treated after AAVCPR and related Cardiovascular and families. new sewing machine testing positive for coronavirus. that a friend of KaiP- This information comes after DHHS acknowl- ing’s from Texas sent. edged a testing error related to Test Nebraska Since Project 13 that didn’t register positive results through Test started the Albright’s Nebraska from Aug. 19 to Aug. 23. According to Seward gains funding for refined their skills. a statement from DHHS, a technical issue where They’ve surpassed 100 a contractor’s data system stopped pushing re- masks made. A single sults onto another system caused results in that mask can now be made timeframe to go unreported the DHHS’ data low-emission school bus within 30 minutes from collection system and to the person tested. The Nebraska Department of funds available for this program give drawing and cutting fab- Environment and Energy Director us the opportunity to provide finan- ric. They’ve also shifted Jim Macy announced Aug. 28 that the cial assistance to schools that will in design from more Traffic flow signage added state is awarding approximately $2 help reduce harmful diesel emissions. surgical masks to a 3-D A brief discussion at Seward City Council’s million in rebates to schools across “We received more applications style where the front al- Aug. 18 meeting resulted in direct addition of Nebraska to aid in the replacement of than we had funds for, so our staff lows space for nose and new street signage – two new yield signs and older diesel school buses. will continue to explore other ave- mouth. That came after two new stop signs. The funded projects include 45 nues of funding the program as it is a special order of elastic The locations are a yield sign at Second and public school districts and one bus effective in reducing our children’s bands that came from Bradford streets, a yield sign at Second and contractor serving a public school exposure to potentially harmful emis- Taiwan when America Pearl streets, a stop sign at Second Street and district. Each project will replace one sions.” experienced an elastic Bek Avenue and a stop sign at Hawthorn and older diesel bus with a new bus with This is the third round of school shortage. Maple streets. much lower emissions. The School bus replacement rebates that the de- KaiPing said her hus- Three of the signs are along Second Street. District of Seward was allocated partment has funded through the VW band’s been the biggest That came, at least in part, because of the $42,000 for a vehicle with a diesel State Trust. During this three-year help, although Kayla’s recent construction along Columbia Avenue engine. period, about $6.37 million has been proven even handier that forced traffic to deviate onto Second Street. “The department received a large awarded to replace 147 diesel school since her love for craft- Some travelers saw little signage and assumed number of applications from schools buses, reducing harmful NOx emis- ing has expanded. She’s right-of-way privileges while traveling down across the state,” Macy said. “The sions by more than 34 tons. helped with designs and Second Street. even wrote encourag- This brought some discussion from the ing words on the first council as to what to do next. City Administra- few masks meant for tor Greg Butcher told the council that he and We would love to congratulate Seward’s elder residents. maintenance workers would look into the issue. “It’s nice seeing them On Aug. 25, a week after the meeting, the City of Dr. Josue Gutierrez on winning Nebraska have fun and I keep tell- Seward announced the four new signs. ing them that we don’t The new signage at the intersection of Haw- Medical Association’s prestigious like this whole pandem- thorn and Maple streets came as a separate “Young Physician of the Year” award! ic, and it’s hitting close discussion entirely, born out of the need to slow to home here,” KaiPing drivers in the subdivision between Seward Ele- said. “It’s a little thing I mentary and Seward Middle schools. can do now. egulations. “If you’re just com- plaining or in argu- ments, it’s just not very productive. 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Names: Emily and new budget of $33.5M Elizabeth Gokie The Lower Platte South Natural Resources Dis- trict Board of Directors approved a 2021 fiscal year Parents: Rich and budget of $33.5 million on Aug. 26 following public Kate Gokie input hearings since June. That is a 5% increase directly from Fiscal Year Activities: 2020 but a 3% drop in inflation considering rises Elizabeth: Quiz in property valuations and an increased tax levy bowl, academic across the district’s six counties. “The board put together a strong 2021 budget,” competitions, LPSNRD Treasurer Dan Steinkruger said in a speech, cross statement. “It continues our conservation pro- grams, important education initiatives, mainte- country, USA nance of aging infrastructure and critical projects Swimming, like Deadman’s Run Flood Reduction Project with- out increasing property taxes.” track, SkillsUSA, Part of eastern Seward County, including Garland

FCCLA, Nebraska COURTESY PHOTO and Pleasant Dale, are included in the LPSNRD. The new budget includes $2.6 million for the State Fair Emily, left, and Elizabeth Gokie were named the August Youth Rotarians of the Month. They were presented their Rotary mementos by Club President Brady non-federal $15 million portion of the Deadman’s Run Flood Reduction Project – the design phase of education division, Johnson during the Aug. 19 meeting. Godparents which is scheduled to continue through 2021. The Nanoscience project will remove about 500 homes and businesses Emily: Quiz bowl, academic competitions, from the 100-year floodplain. Church: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic speech, cross country, USA Swimming, The board is scheduled to meet again on Sept. 16 Church at the Lancaster Events Center, 4100 N. 84th St. in track, bowling, SkillsUSA, FCCLA, Lincoln, at 7 p.m. Service Above Self: Both donate Godparents blood, coach the Seward swim team, Honors: Emily: National Honor Society, The Kiwanis Club of Seward help with youth track camp; Elizabeth honor roll, AP Scholar Award, Elks Club was pleased to be selected also volunteered more than 245 hours Award to dedicate the first Space crocheting and donating 54 teddy bears Force Flag in the nation at Elizabeth: National Honor Society, honor the Kiwanis Parade of Flags to Omaha Children’s Hospital and roll, AP Scholar Award, Elks Club on Saturday, August 22. researched a gravestone found on the Award, Carson Scholar Nominee, NSAA The Parade of Flags is truly family’s farm. a community project and it was community help that Academic All-State in cross country, made this dedication a success. College plans: Both undecided but Girls State, Young Nebraska Scientist considering UNL and Alabama; Emily Special thanks to all Kiwanis members who assisted: biology internship Crystal Kirby, Erik and Shyenne Kirby, Lloyd Lipska, wants to major in computer engineers Work: Elizabeth: Fast Mart, Dowding Jerry Meyer, Mary Meyer, Marv Taylor, Ken Meyer, with a career in software development; Clarence Wattier, Jo Ellen Axthelm, Ken Block, Linda and Municipal Pool; Emily: Fast Mart, Owen Sackschewsky, Jonathan Jank, and Stephanie Glandt. Elizabeth wants to study biology or Dowding Municipal Pool, University chemistry for pre-med then attend Special thanks to contributors: of Nebraska Center for Materials and Governor Pete Ricketts medical school, also considering Baylor Senator Mark Kolterman Dean Mathisen – Office of Congressman Don Bacon Rita Sanders – Office of Congressman Jeff Fortenberry Jim Kuester – Office of Senator Ben Sasse Concordia names new VP for enrollment Lt. Col. Corey Trusty – USSTRATCOM Concordia Universi- help carry out Concor- Dr. Carol R. (Schroed- Dr. Franklin Damann – DPAA ty has named Dr. Gary dia’s legacy,” McDaniel er) McDaniel, have four Josh Eickmeier – Mayor of Seward Jonathan Jank – President & CEO of SCCDP R. McDaniel, of Cy- said. adult children, three of Nate Blum – NE Grain Sorghum Producers Assn. press, California, vice whom also graduated McDaniel served Donna McInnis – POW/MIA flag president for enroll- Concordia Irvine in a from Concordia Ne- Grace Branson – Advisor Assistant ment and marketing. variety of roles since braska, and two grand- Dave Wurdeman – Blue River Contracting McDaniel, who started 1989, including execu- sons. Kevin Zadina – Seward County Independent Aug. 14, has more than tive vice president and “I have absolute Dan Gross – Mustang Graphics three decades of ex- chief operating officer. evidence of what this Jerry Meyer – National Guard Museum perience working in Previously, he served university does and Andrew Schultz – Firehouse Five higher education, most as director of student how it cultivates a Joe Carder – Sports Express recently at Concordia life, dean of students, tender heart for Christ Bob Core and Adam Bode – City Parks & Recreation University Irvine. vice president for and a heart for service Seward Police Department “Gary’s leadership enrollment and as ex- to others,” McDaniel Jones Bank experience in higher COURTESY PHOTO Cattle Bank & Trust ecutive vice president said. education for more and chief enrollment McDaniel’s prede- Dr. Gary R. McDaniel, a Crystal Kirby – Kiwanis Club of than 30 years makes officer. Since 2005, Con- cessor, Scott Seevers, 1983 Concordia Univer- Seward President him a valuable asset to cordia Irvine’s enroll- who held the role for 14 sity graduate, has joined Marv Taylor – Parade of Flags Advisor our university as we years, will be taking Concordia’s cabinet as vice Lloyd Lipska – Parade of Flags further our mission of ment has grown from less than 2,500 students another position within president for enrollment Committee Chairman equipping students for the university. and marketing. service and leadership to nearly 4,500 under for church and world,” McDaniel’s leadership. said the Rev. Dr. Russ McDaniel and his wife, Sommerfeld, Concordia interim president. “We Celebrate the end of summer with a are excited for Gary to Rivoli Theatre come back and serve MOVIE LISTINGS his alma mater, and we Sept. 3–7 are looking forward to his leadership.” PG-13 In this role, Mc- Tenet 150 mins. 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Lately it’s been known a social media break. for fights breaking out, but it all de- I often wish I could do pends on who you follow and/or lend Only for president, undecided on state races: 9 without it, but because of your time to. my job and age, it’s pret- It seems to me anywhere online ty much unavoidable if No: 0. can turn into a cess pool with one hit you want to stay in touch of a button. or make connections I’ve been known to take social me- with others. dia breaks often and always feel much To be honest, it’s the better when completed. way of the world now, for Hope I realize how much more time I Now we want to know the younger generations Moural have throughout the day, activities I at least. reporter am able to accomplish or just a more What is your favorite Labor Day weekend activity? Anymore when I’m in positive day-to-day outlook in general. a public setting, I watch people all on With the nice weather lately, I have their phones. This makes it hard for been going outside to read actual Grilling conversation, meeting people or just books instead of scrolling through my communicating face-to-face. phone. I usually end up sighing and pull Napping A few days ago, I shared with an- out my phone because no one has other person how, unless I am sitting looked up in the 10 minutes since I at my work desk or somewhere on my Camping arrived. own, I’m not typically by my phone. Am I just crabby? Probably. Now, you may be looking at my Depending on the platform, people mugshot or have met me in person Absolutely nothing act differently and it all becomes too and are thinking, “Yeah, right.” much. But it’s true. Vote online and share the question on Facebook, then check next week's This past week, I stayed off of Ins- When I’m with other people, I try tagram, the once photo-sharing app not to pull out my phone to show them edition of The Seward County Independent for results. that has turned into so much more. I’m paying attention to them. For It’s known for its picture-perfect- work, I stare at a screen for at least ness and highlights and I find it often eight hours if not more, so once I’m wanes on my confidence or overall home, it’s no-phone time. self-esteem and I just have to stop cold I’ve found doing these small things Letter to the editor turkey. have helped a lot and in general, I don’t have the perfect hair, tons of make me feel better about not only my ary to ask for public ness downtown, who clothes or seaside escapes to venture own self, but the world. Why remove input prior to actions now must make that to with my insanely attractive boy- If you have found yourself always taken like this. It is trip to the post office friend. I know these things aren’t im- drifting to your phone or just feel blue box? portant, but Instagram tries to show something lacking, I would encourage Recently, the Postal often required by law. (let's just say 10 a day), Did the postmaster that's 70 minutes of me they are so…I just log out. you to take a break from your phone, Service has been in the You’re right in saying I should ask anyone for input? time spent on our dime if possible. news, in part due to a delete it in its entirety, but I just can’t Was an accounting giv- versus seven on yours. Go outside, play with the grand- plan to downsize ser- seem to pull the trigger. en to explain exactly It's bad enough our kids or try a new recipe instead. It vice due to lack of use I don’t find the effect as hard-hit- how it costs too much cross-town mail has will be worth it. by customers. Namely, ting when on Facebook or Twitter. to operate? As far as I to go to Omaha before With all that being said, I apologize removing many blue Except for those who voice their know, that box was 50 being brought back to to the next person who texts me. opinion on every subject, Facebook mailboxes (often found years old or older, and deliver. on downtown street still had decades of life Maybe we can stop corners). The justifica- left. So, if maintenance that silly practice and tion, as I understand isn't an issue, it must put the box back. It's it, is cost savings. The be labor. So, the seven our Postal Service, not Share your opinions via blue mailbox in some minutes round-trip yours. Remember, you locations is too expen- from the post office is are public servants. I sive for the service it too expensive. Right. do laud the mail car- letters to the editor – provides. The little When public servants riers. They are Amer- blue mailbox on the unilaterally make ican heroes if you ask corner of Fifth and decisions like this me. Please provide an Seward was recently without public input or accounting of exactly limit of 500 words. Please removed. I am sure providing explanation, how much money you many in town who use it makes folks upset. are saving by remov- this box would like to It's funny, you save ing that one box. include a phone number know why. As a public seven minutes. Yet, for Gary Rolf, service, it is custom- each person and busi- Seward to verify it’s you.

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Schaben Information taken Seward, and Alexander May 6, 1933 – Aug. 29, 2020 Oct. 27, 1972 – Aug. 23, 2020 from records filed with Corbin, Omaha John Joseph Herout, of Seward, was born May Tina Marie Schaben was born Oct. 27, 1972, in Lin- the Seward County Chelsey Odell, 6, 1933, to John A. and Anna G. (Ondracek) Her- coln, the daughter of Thomas Michael and Marjorie clerk. Seward, and Quin- out in Verdigre. Alice (Portenier) Jorgensen Cynthia Stancil, juante Rolland, Seward He graduated and passed away Aug. 23, York, and Ronnie Samara Schweiter, from Verdigre High 2020, at the age of 47 years, Knapp, York Milford, and Jesse School. He received 9 months and 7 days. Tina Jill Christy, Lincoln, Swarts, Milford a scholarship from grew up in Seward and at- and Timothy Heid- Krystina Kelley, Verdigre High School tended elementary school in brink, Lincoln Daykin, and Theodore to Creighton Univer- Goehner and later graduated Madison Schuster, Ralston, Daykin sity for pharmacy from Seward High School Milford, and Tyler Christina Kadavy, school but chose to with the Class of 1991. She Roth, Milford David City, and Jeremy go into the Navy then attended the University Elizabeth Cast, Shannon, David City instead. John served of Nebraska at Kearney. Arcadia, and Coltan Megan Allen, in the Navy on the On June 27, 1992, Tina was Jones, Arcadia Seward, and Cody Mad- USS Gen HW Butner united in marriage to Pat- Rebecca Marsh, dox, Seward 113 and as a Marine rick Schaben at St. Vincent Garland, and Robert Yessica Mendoza medic in Bethesda, de Paul Catholic Church. To Haumont, Panama Caz, Schuyler, and El- Maryland, during this union, one son, Pj, was born. Tina attended Col- Jacquelyn Dam, bin Escobar, Schuyler the Korean War from lege of Hair Design in Lincoln. Her first job was with 1952-1956. Following Nancy Hansen at Lasting Impressions in Seward. his discharge from the Navy, John attended Uni- She then worked at a couple of salons in Lincoln Real estate versity of Nebraska-Lincoln Pharmacy School, before purchasing Hairtrix in 2000. Tina was never graduating second in his class. On Nov. 12, 1955, a stranger to anyone and always welcomed everyone Aug. 21 – Aug. 26 Darlene R. Fry to John was united in marriage to Barbara (Stolp) with a big, infectious smile. She had a presence about Information taken Darlene R. Fry and Me- Montgomery at Creighton. He worked at Seward her and you always knew when she walked into the from records filed with lissa J. Fry, Lot 1 and 4, Medical Center as a pharmacist. In his free time, room. She loved being a mom to Pj and was active the Seward County Block 2, Beaver Cross- he enjoyed gardening and reading. John liked with Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and the team mom of the clerk. ing, and Lot 10, Block to attend his children's and grandchildren’s Jr. Jays baseball team. Tina enjoyed bowling and was Joshua D. Delcamp 1, Beaver Crossing. DS activities. He especially enjoyed going camp- a team sponsor; she also enjoyed socializing on the and Melissa A. exempt. ing and fishing with his grandchildren. John Milford women’s golf league for several years. Tina Delcamp to the State Russell D. Clodfelter was a member of Knights of Columbus Council loved scrapbooking with her mom. She was a Rodan of Nebraska Dept. to Rachel Beck, Lot 4, 8460 3rd Degree, V.F.W. Post #4755 in Seward & Fields Consultant for many years. Tina received of Transportation, a Block 5, Hughes Addi- and V.F.W. Post 1151 in Creighton. He served as the Wayne Tanderup Award in 2016 from the Seward tract of land in Lot 1, tion, Seward. DS $315. a CCD leader, DDP leader, Webelos leader and Rotary Club. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Delcamp Addition, J. Michael Adams volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Catholic Church, where she served as president of a subdivision of the and Judy K. Adams John passed away Aug. 29, 2020, in Seward, at PCCW. She and Pat also served as Godparents. N1/2 NE1/4 25-11-3. DS to Kelly L. Adams, the age of 87 years, 3 months and 23 days. He is She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Jor- exempt. Lot 7 and the N1/2 survived by his wife, Barbara Herout, Seward; gensen, and her grandparents. Shanna D. Meyer Lot 10, Block 2, Mary children, Suzanne (Ray) Wobken, Seward, Tina is survived by her husband, Pat, Seward; to Cody Gregory and R. Spear's Addition, Patricia (Bill) Tomes, Seward, Michael (Mary) son, Pj, Seward; mother, Marjorie (Alice) Jorgensen, Mallory Gregory, Lot Seward. DS $243. Herout, North Platte, Elizabeth (Tim) Weber, Seward; sister, Jeannie and husband Scott Scdoris, 14, Valley View West Greg B. Hines and Rockford, Michigan, James (Linda) Herout, Milford; step-sister, Jeanette and husband Michael Second Addition, Mil- Dianne M. Hines to Omaha; grandchildren, Brett (Jessica) Wobken, Chambers, Barrington, New Hampshire; step-broth- ford. DS $852.75. BAMS Capital, LLC, Andrew (Becky) Tomes, Erica Wobken, Cassan- er, Mike and wife Marge Jorgensen, David City; Pedro DeLaPaz and Lot 37, Jantze Thorn- dra (Jordan) Wilson, Jennifer Tobey, Stephanie parents-in-law, Gerald and LeeAnn Schaben, Seward; Yesenia DeLaPaz to ridge First Addition (Tom) Grant, Alexandra (Lance) Pylman, Eliz- two brothers-in-law, Tony and wife Renie Schaben, Alex M. Kleckner and Phase III, Milford. DS abeth (Adam) Bissell, Joseph (Melissa) Weber, Milford, and Allen and wife Susan Schaben, Hun- Charissa A. Kleckner, $72. Tyler Herout, Emily Herout, Nicholas Weber; tington Beach, California; several nieces, nephews, Lot 3, Block J, College Nancy J. Pew to Mi- step-grandchildren, Jessie McIntosh, Evan cousins and a host of friends. View Addition, Seward. chael Sloboth, Lot 13-14, McIntosh; great-grandchildren, Rylee Tobey, Mass of Christian burial was Aug. 28 at St. Vincent DS $373.50. Block 1, Launes Second Mckenzie Wobken, Zane Wobken, Hazel Grant, de Paul Catholic Church with graveside services and Aspen Home Build- Addition, Milford. DS Molly Grant, Sophia Pylman, Taelor Wilson, interment at the Seward Cemetery. In lieu of flowers ers, LLC, to Ryan T. $366.75. Eleanor Bissell, Watson Tomes; brothers-in-law, memorial contributions are suggested to the Schaben Haskin and Allison K. Sharon K. Meyer Kenneth Stolp, Bill (Janice) Stolp; numerous family for future designations. Condolences may be Haskin, Lot 12, Block 1, to Jeremy C. May and nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death left for the family at www.zabkafuneralhome.com. Shoal Creek Develop- Jennifer A. May, W1/2 by his parents, John and Anna Herout; broth- ment Addition, Seward. NE1/4 4-11-2. DS $900. er, Teddy Herout; twin brother, Joseph; sister DS $713.25. and brother-in-law, Helen and Daniel Becvar; nephew, Ted Becvar; parents-in-law, Orville and Martha Stolp; stepmother, Florence Stolp; sister- in-law, Peggy Stolp. Visitation is 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Saluting Seward County Volzke Funeral Home. Family will greet friends following a Rosary prayer service at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Our at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church. Inurn- ment will be at a later date at St. Ludger Catholic Veterans Cemtery in Creighton. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School tu- ition assistance, Verdigre High School Scholar- Honor your soldier (living or deceased) in the Wednesday, November 11 ship Fund (majoring in the medical field) or the donor's choice. Condolences may be left for the edition of the Seward County Independent and The Milford Times. family at /www.volzkefuneralhome.com. PAST SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY BE INCLUDED PLACE YOUR AD HONORING NEW SUBMISSIONS: TODAY! Drop off or mail the information form below and L. GRETCHEN veteran photo to the Seward County Independent, 129 S. 6th St., PO Box 449, Seward, NE 68434 402-643-3676 PEETZ or email: [email protected] U.S. Army 2017–Present IF YOU WISH TO HONOR YOUR VETERAN(S), WE MUST BE NOTIFIED BEFORE NOON, Sample of what will appear in the paper. MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, NOTICE The information listed above must accompany OR YOUR VETERAN your photo in order to be published. 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Page 6 PEOPLE September 2, 2020 Seward County Independent McConnells to Johnson wins award in student composition Thomas Johnson, a said. “I really focused es writing music that senior music education on how I could capture will be heard,” Johnson celebrate 40 years major at Concordia the essence of the piece said. “He encourages us Rick and Pam McCo- University from Oma- in macro and micro to write pieces for the nnel of Lincoln will cele- ha, has received the ways. Macro, in that the composer’s recital every brate their 40th wedding Richard Hillert Award piece is very personal semester and if a piece anniversary this month. in Student Composi- and soft. Micro in that is too difficult to be well They were married tion from the Center there are many instanc- performed, then some- Sept. 6, 1980. for Church Music at es of the text painting times he encourages us The couple has three Concordia University implemented through- to go a different direc- children: Amanda and Chicago. out. For example, the tion. With this piece, I Chris Kenney, Wendy The award is for his piece begins with each knew the musicians at and James Herrold and women’s choir anthem voice entering on the Concordia could abso- Alyssa and Roger Cattle. “Closet Prayer,” a set- text ‘you say where two lutely handle anything The family is request- ting of a poem by Carrie or three may be’ and I threw at them. This ing a card shower. Cards Black, a senior English the piece does not move is not an easy piece may be sent to 1961 294th major from Highlands on until all three voices because of the need for St., Seward, NE 68434. Ranch, Colorado. have entered.” absolute vocal control “It is such an honor Black wrote “Closet and highly expressive naries. Pam and Rick McConnell to have been selected Prayer” in the fall of singing. I knew the sing- “Thomas wrote a lot on their wedding day for this award, I give all 2018, after spending ers here could do both of of strong music during glory to God,” Johnson the latter half of the those things.” his lessons with me,” said. “He was the inspi- summer in Milwau- Asking another von Kampen said. “He Birth ration for Carrie’s text, kee teaching summer person to interpret your consistently produced as well as the music. It school, where she was work can be difficult, quality work for voices really is such a blessing responsible for creating Black said, but John- and instruments. The Farr, Shane and and Lisa Farr of Curtis. to be able to see God and teaching her own son took such care and external validation is Susie, a daughter Stella Great-grandparents working through this lesson plans for the first intention with the text nice and well-deserved, Marie, born July 18, are Stand and Ann Farr piece.” time. The experience to create a brilliant and but the creative work 2020, at Great Plains of Farnam and Tim and The Richard Hil- was richly rewarding, beautiful composition. itself is the real point. Health Hospital in Mary Axthelm of North lert Award in Student she said, but the day-to- “I’m grateful for Thomas did a great job North Platte, weighing Platte. Composition is awarded day was overwhelming Thomas for bringing me composing this piece seven pounds, 11 ounces Stella was welcomed every other year by the at times. She found com- into his work,” she said. and conducting the pre- and 20.5 inches long. home by siblings Sof- Center of Church Music fort in her daily ritual of “I definitely cried after miere performance.” Grandparents are ie, Stetson, Sadie and at Concordia Univer- praying in the closet of hearing it performed. Austin Theriot, a 2018 Dennis and the late brother Spencer in heav- sity Chicago. Nomina- her classroom in the few The performance was Concordia Nebraska Loretta Fiala of Seward, en. tions are open to any minutes between staff already meaningful to graduate who also stud- Donnie Farr, and Fred student at a Lutheran devotion and students me because it was some- ied with von Kampen, university or seminary arriving. thing I had written and shared the 2018 award in the United States. “The poem is about had been made into this with David Gilson of Submissions can be the process of prayer remarkable choral piece Concordia University in any genre, must be and approaching God by a friend of mine, Chicago. Theriot is now Plum Creek Literacy three to five minutes in in the midst of isolation and it was even more a graduate student in length and suitable for and hardship,” Black meaningful having my composition at the Uni- a church service. This said. “Ultimately, how- friends being the ones versity of Texas. Festival awarded grant year’s two recipients, ever, it is about what singing the words I had “We have had so Johnson and Owen the reader finds it to written. I don’t think many terrific young The Plum Creek Chil- ka recently awarded Duncan of Concordia be. That’s how poetry everyone has the oppor- composers come dren's Literacy Festival 21 grants throughout University Irvine, will works. I think, and it’s tunity to have that sort through Concordia,” in Seward was awarded the state with amounts be recognized with the beautiful that it func- of experience.” von Kampen said. “I a $10,000 grant from totaling $109,852. Oth- award at next summer’s tions in a way that I can Johnson is the second think that growing up Humanities Nebraska er recipients include Association of Lutheran say, ‘I wrote this and it’s consecutive Concor- in the Lutheran tradi- to help bring authors Creighton University, Church Musicians in for you,’ and not always dia Nebraska student tion and singing out of to the annual festival, the Willa Cather Foun- Philadelphia. know who the ‘you’ is, since 2015 to receive the the hymnal every week Humanities Nebraska dation, Lincoln Calling Johnson said he but whomever it is can Hillert Award, when the uniquely equips many announced in its Sum- Music Festival and considers Black to be an still be so certain that competition, previously of our Concordia stu- mer 2020 edition. Asian Community and excellent and introspec- the poem is as much only for students at Con- dent composers with an Festival officials an- Cultural Center. tive poet, which is why for them as it is for me cordia in Chicago, was intuitive ability for writ- nounced on July 16 that The festival plans to he asked her to send or the next person who opened to all Lutheran ing church music, and the fifth edition of the announce more infor- him some of her works reads it.” universities and semi- for voices in particular.” annual festival is post- mation on its annual to see how they could As Johnson de- poned until April 15-17, art auction, which will translate into a choral veloped the piece, he 2021, due to the summer happen in late Septem- anthem. Black’s “Closet worked with Dr. David surge of coronavirus ber-early October, a new Prayer” stuck out to von Kampen, his com- cases and continued logo, and information Johnson because of its position professor, to get uncertainty with the on the 25th anniversary meter and rhyme. it ready to be heard. ongoing pandemic. fundraising campaign “It sang itself,” he “David really stress- Humanities Nebras- throughout fall. Volunteer your time and talents at Homestead National Happy 85th Birthday Monument of America Thanks to Jeff at Volzke Funeral Home, The National Park Service at Homestead National Pastor Andy from St. John Lutheran Monument of America remembers the many legacies of the Marlene Odvody Church and all the family and friends Homestead Act of 1862. This park features two interactive museum areas and visitor centers, historic buildings, three on September 10! who stopped by, brought cards or food. miles of hiking trails through restored tall grass prairie and With love from your family. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. a Bur Oak Forest, picnic grounds and more. The Charlie Dobrusky Family Homestead National Monument of America has various We invite you in-person and remote volunteer opportunities. Some Available opportunities include: to send birthday • Craft/trade demonstrators wishes and • Historic reenactors Dorothy Earnest would like to greetings to: • Transcription of oral histories thank everyone for all the cards, • Guest services Marlene Odvody flowers and gifts she received for • Historical research assistant c/o Ridgewood her 100th birthday. It was amazing! • Social media • Maintenance opportunities Rehabilitation A special thank you to the Seward Care Center We have a wide variety of needs and create new Police Dept. and Seward Volunteer Fire Dept. opportunities based on your skill set and interests. 624 Pinewood Ave. for making the drive-by parade extra special. For more information on how you can get involved Seward, NE Thank you! email Volunteer Coordinator Amber Kirkendall at 68434 [email protected] or contact via phone Dorothy’s family at (402)-223-3514.

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344 Main St. • Seward 402-643-3676 www.sewardindependent.com SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 7 Early voting Q&A Happenings MSN ranks Seward Between the inter- printed without them. net, social media and If you normally sign Thursdays as best place to live national television your name using your The Seward County Genealogical Society meets pundits, there’s plenty middle initial/name, every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. downstairs of disinformation about go ahead and sign the at the Civic Center. absentee ballots and postcard that way. It in Nebraska early voting. doesn’t change your September 2 “It is official—Seward is Number One!” said Seward County registration. If your Fall Story Time starts Phil Bangert, treasurer of the Seward County Clerk Sherry Sch- name was spelled The Story Time room will continue to be locked, Visitor’s Committee. weitzer has grown incorrectly, call our but the fall Story Time session will begin on He received notice that MSN.COM has ranked frustrated by these office. We will look at Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. Stories, songs, po- the “Number One” Community in the 50 states misconceptions and your voter registration ems, and activities are included in the 30-minute and chose Seward as “the best place to live in all complaints. So she’s and see what the prob- Zoom meeting. The Wednesday Story Time will be of Nebraska!” He was also happy they noted the volunteered to set the lem is. repeated on Thursday afternoons at 4 p.m. Regis- nationally ranked Fourth of July Celebration as record straight about QUESTION: I re- tration is required so you can be invited into the the state’s Fourth of July Celebration destination. some of the falsehoods ceived my postcard and group. Registration information is on the library “According to their national reports, MSN. she’s seen associated to it was in my maiden website at www.sewardlibrary.org. COM specifically scoured online reviews and early voting. name and now I use my QUESTION: I al- rankings to uncover desirable destinations that married name. What September 8 don’t typically receive extensive national atten- ready submitted an should I do? Survive with the Junior Women’s Club tion, yet offer tremendous value to visitors and early voter application ANSWER: If you Come and survive 2020 with the Seward Jr Wom- locals alike,” Pat Coldiron, member of the Seward to your office. What changed your name en’s Club. The 2020-21 “Survivor” kickoff meeting County Visitors Committee, said. “The evalua- should I do with the when you got married postcard I received in will be Tuesda, Sept. 8, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the tions and selections took into account towns with you need to re-register. a range of attractive offerings, including cultural the mail? There are many ways Seward Civic Center. Babysitting and brunch pro- ANSWER: If you attractions, outdoor activities, great dining and to do this. You can go vided. Women of all ages are welcome! We meet on already applied for an shopping options, low cost of living and high online at www.ne.gov/ the second Tuesday of the month during the school early ballot, no need to quality of life, among other factors.” go/NEreg2vote or go year. For more information, email sewardjwc@ submit another appli- Fellow committee member Doug Brand was to the Seward County gmail.com or contact Jana at (402) 588-2250. cation. You can throw pleased to see mention of Concordia University website at www.county- it away. If you have and the Seward County Fair. September 17 already sent a second ofsewardne.com. Click “We found it interesting that they called request in, our comput- on the “Courthouse” Fourth of July committee meets Seward a “quintessential Midwestern small er will not permit us tab, then the “Clerk” The monthly Seward Fourth of July Celebration town,” Brand said. to enter more than one tab or you can come will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Clark Kolterman, chairman of the Seward request. into our office and we Seward Civic Center, 616 Bradford Street, in the County Visitors Committee, said: “There are QUESTION: What will help you complete West Fireplace Room. The meeting is open to all many ratings and rankings across the USA if I got a postcard in a one. The deadline to and new volunteers are invited. The meeting is an evaluating communities and many times we find deceased family mem- make ANY change to organizational meeting will also be held to confirm Seward in those top rankings. It is wonderful for ber’s name? your registration, even and assign chairmanships for the 2021 celebration Seward to be recognized by such a prestigious ANSWER: Give our your address, is Oct. and elect officers for the committee’s Executive organization-MSN.COM with the honor based on office a call. We are un- 23, and our office is Board. many admirable categories. It is fun to have the able to utilize the State open until 6 p.m. that positive feedback and we can point with pride of day. of Nebraska death re- November 28 this number one rating and hope it continues to cords in order to keep QUESTION: I sub- reenforce that Seward is a great place to visit, live mitted my early voting Start preparing for Tree Festival our list up to date. The GFWC Seward Woman’s Club will host the and work. Any national recognition as the best in QUESTION: I got my application. When do I annual Christmas Tree display at the Civic Center Nebraska is a wonderful assist to our promotion- early voter postcard get my ballot? during the Christmas Festival which will be held al program” but it didn’t include my ANSWER: You The nomination features the complete photo of on the Saturday following Thanksgiving which is middle initial/name should receive your the west side of the square. Nov. 28. This year the trees could be decorated by or my name wasn’t ballot approximately “MSN.COM was looking for the ‘Unsung spelled correctly. What the first week of Octo- the 34 churches of Seward County Presently the American Sleeper Towns’ that seduce, charm and should I do? ber. club has received nine responses to the letter sent mesmerize visitors into putting down roots, and ANSWER: Not out in June. Churches that have not received their Seward ranked Number One,” said Sharon Ham- everybody uses their Sherry Schweitzer, letter or who have questions should contact Jean bek of the Seward County Visitors Committee. middle name/initial Seward County Clerk Kolterman at (402) 643-3803, Decorating will happen “Now we must live up to the many fine comments so postcards were (402) 643-2883 any time the week of Nov. 21 through 27. and ratings and keep that number one rating. The pressure is on for the Seward County Visitor’s Committee and the residents of Seward County.” For more information on the Seward County Concordia professor receives Intellectual Visitors Committee, visit sewardnebraskatour- ism.org, call (402) 643-4189 or visit MSA.COM Freedom Award following nomination Most Underrated Communitites in USA. Bryan Moore, Concor- groups, or institutions Intellectual Freedom gage with our students dia University professor that merit recognition Award during the Affil- and with our peers about of communication and for advancing the cause iate Roundtable Break- the topics of identity and theatre arts and director of intellectual freedom. fast on Nov. 22 during social justice. 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CHI Health St. Elizabeth 7. Full tile kitchen ing. age on a regular basis,” he and Bryan Health, both in tional Quarantine Unit worry. Actually, These fourthe emer- Americansother infection, for that said. “This is (something) The reduced number nd on the UNMC/Nebraskagency disaster plan is a matter. of elective surgeries will Lincoln. met all UNMC/Nebraska normal that we're all October 2 Medical Center campusgood thing. “We've been in this zone, which includes a allow the hospital to bet- “We'd rather have them Medicine qualifications trained in, so we're feeling have left quarantine after separate nursing station (COVID-19 patients) all “Every hospitalfor release, has which to exceed-realm before with Ebola ter manage its supply of Entry deadline is ; exceeding the qualifica- and rooms closed off from pretty comfortable about together than around the organizes the class to have one ined the CDC nation,” qualifications. and H1N1. This is some- that.” personal protective equip- tions to be eligible for Reamer saidTwo March people 26, who and previ- thing we're geared up to do, other patients. ment, like gloves, gowns state,” Reamer said. release. He said the hospital's their plans areously evaluated tested positive whether for a surge of patients Staff who are assigned and masks. They are all kept in the Two of these individuals larger concern is trying to the disease were released to care for patients in that loop on each hospital's bed previously testedannually posi- by the federal comes or not,” Reamer said. be a part of a community Partners and ventilators backsplash government.from quarantine SundayThe hospital has a des- zone each day do not come Reamer said MHCS also capacity and the number of tive for COVID-19, while effort to stop any public afternoon, having tested in contact with other staff. ventilator machines avail- two others have tested ignated infectious disease is communicating regu- negative for the virus in Services like laundry go health issue. able. th negative throughout the MHCS has postponed larly with its tertiary hospi- three separate tests, 24 quarantine process. Ne- tals, or partner facilities Reamer said if the need October 5 hours apart. (continued on 2) braska Gov. Pete Ricketts (continued on 6A) discuss different forms drawing one lucky winner on . greeted two of the people Dining room to school room 8. Complete radon HOPE MOURAL/SCI Online education means changes across the board by Stephanie Croston Flooring at the Seward Bandshell is being replaced this month. The project is a community effort with the city, Hughes Brothers [email protected] of identity by asking Inc. and Anderson Construction. School hallways are si- The Natalie lent. Lockers have nothing in them. Classrooms are Bandshell gets new flooring empty. And it’s not summer ELIZABETH A. ELLIOTT/SCI vacation. mitigation system by Hope Moural Instead, students and [email protected] Owner Neil Burkholder takes a look around Main Street Mar- teachers are working from ket in Milford. The store has recently expanded its offerings. home. After a week of on- For the Seward bandshell, it’s out line education, everyone’s students to be aware of with the old and in with the new. The flooring of the Seward Band- settling in. shell will be new and improved this Main Street Market “Everyone needs to re- spring. Pat Herrold of the Seward member, we have 750-plus Support YOUR COMMUNITY. Support COMMUNITYMunicipal Band approached Hughes JOURNALISM.students S and 56 staffubscribe doing today! Brothers plant engineering manager expands in Milford something new and they’ve Matt Stryson after 2019’s summer been at it a week,” Kevin offers a variety of things concert series about updating the by Elizabeth A. Elliott Wingard, Milford Public in bulk and a deli, along flooring. [email protected] School superintendent, Shortly thereafter, Stryson talked with other items. 9. Yards with full sod When they moved to said. “It’s normal in a dif- When people visit their own identity as with Adam Bode of the city Parks HOPE MOURAL/SCI ferent mode.” and Recreation Department about the Main Street Market Milford, they missed the The Limback bulk food stores. “We’d much rather be in family dining room has been donating the wood for the project. in Milford, they have a Kennedy, L transformed into a schoolroom COURTESY PHOTO Work is being done to replace the flooring and a few underlying beams at the Seward “We could see how one person,” Dr. Josh Fields, eighton and Malachi Limback, student for, from left “We knew Hughes Brothers had chanceT hitos step pos back in COURTESY PHOTO s at S , Emerson, ter by Mackennacould Wollen help out the Milford Seward Public Schools eward High and St been involved in (redoing the floors) Barndshell. time. Within home-style burg of Seward placed to new technology, teach- . John Lutheran. the third and fourth community,”grade Lucinda second superintendent, said. stepping up and being before and felt comfortable with it,” weather and other construction proj- canned goods, old-fash- division of the Nebrask ing strategies and changes risers and replacing some beams that ment of Agriculture said. “It was a new idea to a Depart- communicating, our teach- Bode said. “It definitely came togeth- ects Anderson has lined up, but they ioned candies, homemade’s poster contest. “We miss the students in how they work. creative.” had rotted. some people, but others ers will continue to com- er through community involvement.” hope it will be completed by April. noodles and wooden toys, and the busy hallways! Not Fields said classes like Hughes Brothers has performed had family out of state “The kids have been municate at a high level, The City of Seward sought contrac- Herrold said she is thankful for it feels like home. the same around here,” awesome with connect- physical education and and sprinkler system construction tasks many times for The store has been who would buy cheeses, encourage and provide sup- tor bids last year, and the project was the project getting completed. Wingard said. ing with teachers,” Booth strength training are the bandshell, which is the site of in its corner spot since Lebanon bologna and port whenever possible.” a better way to under- awarded to Bill Anderson of Ander- She added that the band, which Centennial High School said. “Teachers also do a offering workouts for the summer band concerts, Fourth of Young local pickle loaf at these mar- son Construction, whose crew is 2015. Owned by Neil and Principal Colin Bargen students to do at home. MPS district staff is July events and weddings, among performs 12 weeks during the sum- Lucinda Burkholder, Mis- kets.” daily video for the students making sure families have doing the handiwork. others activities. mer months, greatly appreciates the (continued on 3A) and Elementary Principal and go through their daily Centennial Elementary Anderson Construction is not souri natives, the store Ken Booth said the first students use SeeSaw and access to the internet and Bode and Stryson said the time- updates. routines and expectations only redoing the flooring but is also equipment. Wingard said line for the project depends on both artist wins for week went better than they for the day.” Google Classroom to sub- replacing the wood under the back expected. mit work digitally, Booth they can help with hotspots After a week online, and technology. ❏ “I’ve been really appre- Wingard said teachers are said. With new laws and YES! Sign me up to the Seward County Independentciative of everybody’s posi- being as flexible as possible “We are working really tivity about this situation,” hard to encourage, moti- recommendations coming ag weekof post-traumatic poster stress disorder for the students who have individual could obtain a state- Bargen said. vate and provide feedback out rapidly, Fields said, stand their qualities lete would be considered should gained first-round approval Feb. trouble meeting the set Legislature advances bills, hits halfway pointNational Ag Weekof was session March 22-28, and the Nebras- SPS staff is doing its best to athletes would be required to issued permit. The bill defines a 26, advancing from general file Booth said the goal at times. on student learning, but the athlete apply for need-based ka Department of Agriculture added to the observanc work through them all. 10. Insulated garage by Camryn Preston report any personal contracts neurological impairment as any on a vote of 42-0. Centennial Elementary have grace and patience “As long as we see Nebraska News Service financial aid. Senators adopted by announcing the winners of its 17th annual poster to their respective college or disorder that interferes with an LB 963, introduced by Sen. e is enrichment, review, progress on work,” Win- with all students, as well,” “It’s been a stressful the amendment 26-2. individual’s abilitycontest. to walk More and than 1,750 students in grades 1-6 from time for everyone,” Fields university and would be prohib- Tom Brewer of Gordon, would al- practice, connect and sup- gard said. “Teachers are he said. “If students are The Nebraska Legislature Sen. Andrew La Grone of could include autismacross or Nebraska demen- entered NDA’s annual poster contest said. “We feel we’re all in it ited from wearing apparel, or Gretna sponsored an amend- low responders to receive work- all port. Teachers put together not completing work, or not continued with committee hear- tia. by highlighting agriculture, the state’s No. 1 indus together.” ings and advanced a number of any other form of advertising, for ment that would make it so ers’ compensation if they are activity packets for the A 2018 state DepartmentAmong of them is adiagnosed poster by with Mackenna PTSD because Wollenburg, of a bills from general file during the a sponsor during official activi- student-athletes would have one try. students to complete. The first week, teach- ties. Motor Vehicles fourthreport indicatedgrader at St.injury John orLutheran stress. School, that pla week of Feb. 24-28. year from a cause of action to file Teachers are using ers were in and out of the “Every other student on there are approximately 144,000 In order to establish a case, LB 962, or the Fair Pay to Play a civil complaint against their second in her division. ced Zoom to connect with their Milford school buildings campus has the ability to go out handicapped parking spaces in first responders would need to and how their identity Act, introduced by Sen. Megan postsecondary institution. The “These posters truly express how Nebraska agri- classes and trying to keep on a staggered schedule. Nebraska, and that the depart- doors with windows and make money off of their culture brings us together,”satisfy three said criteria: NDA Director proof of Steve Hunt of Omaha, gained first- amendment passed following a lessons fun and good, Win- Staring now, though, teach- skills, off of their talents, except ment processed 47,136 handi- prior mental health testing, diag- round approval Feb. 25. The bill 31-0 vote. Wellman. “The students who entered this year’s con- gard said. ers will be teaching from for athletes,” Dave Gottschalk, capped parking permits, mean- nosis of a mental health illness would allow college athletes in The bill advanced to select file test lifted our spirits with their colorful posters ab home, Wingard said. Hunt’s chief of staff, said. “What ing the inclusion of neurological from a mental health profes- “We’re still working for only $42 $37 and Nebraskaenter to earn money from mewith a vote of 36-4. inagriculture and the manythe contributions the ag indus- inspired Sen. Hunt to do this was impairments wouldn’t take sional and proof of completed out out bumps. There are still “We’re trying to limit their name, image, likeness or parking spacestry away. makes to our state. We appreciate their efforts a questions,” Wingard said. building access as much as the idea of economic freedom A bill that would expand resilience training prior to the athletic reputation, according to No one testifiedthe in extra opposition time teachers and parents spent to help makend “Overall, I feel good about possible,” he said. “They’ll and economic justice, so that all access to handicapped parking event, as well as a commitment the bill’s statement of intent. to the bill, andour the contest committee a success.” need approval to get back student-athletes have the same permits came before the Urban to attending yearly thereafter. where we are.” Athletes would be permit- rights as students on college took no action onNDA it. announces the The winners bill would of its also annual establish poster con- Fields said the students in.” ted to sign with an agent, and Affairs Committee Feb. 25. test during National Ag Week to highlight the diversity influences the way they campuses.” LB 976, introduced by Sen. who is capable of making a PTSD have settled in well, and The goal is to keep the athletes may seek damages if a A bill aimedof at agriculture helping first and re- celebrate the food, feed and fue An amendment to the bill by Kate Bolz of Lincoln, would al- diagnosis, ranging from practic- teachers are working hard COVID-19 virus out of the postsecondary institution or ath- sponders and emergency person- (continued on 3A) Sen. Matt Hansen of Lincoln low neurological impairments to farmers and ranchers provide every day. The winningl that to stay in contact with all building. letic association punishes them made clear that any financial nel mitigate postersthe potential and the effects names of the schools submitting entrie for pursuing compensation. be a condition under which an of them. “Cleaning the building 11. High efficiency compensation earned by an ath- are on NDA’s website at nda.nebraska.gov/kids. s Centennial’s students is not cheap if there’s a Under the proposal, student- The posters, depicting this year’s theme of “Nebras- have been involved in confirmed case,” Wingard ka Agriculture Brings People Together,” were judged Zoom sessions, as well, said. in three categories: first905 and Main second St grade; third and Chiropractic can help with: Seward, NE 68434 Bargen said. 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[email protected] “We’ve seen 20,000 miles on oil changes and a lot of major repairs One of the residual effects of the could have been prevented with bet- novel coronavirus pandemic, not ful- ter maintenance,” Rediger said. “Now ly acknowledged until months later, people, it’s surprising how many have came from the manufacturing sector. an oil light on. And at that point, the Specifically, automotive production. damage is already done. After massive production plants “We’re seeing cars with 200,000 or returned to operations and employees 300,000 miles on them, but lack of oil once again guided robotic arms while changes diminish life of a car.” maintaining a safe distance from the Which led him his other point, nearest human, vehicle production which has also come in handy saw with an uptick in sales. That through current market conditions: growth, however, couldn’t offset the drop in overall auto sales so far this buy new and pass down. year, falling to 13.7 million – the least Rediger advised parents to upgrade amount since at least 2009, according their vehicle and pass down the old to consulting firm AlixPartners. BRADY OLTMANS/SCI vehicle to their children. Parents That overall drop, however, could The Rediger Automotive dealership and shop in Milford awaits customers on Aug. 27. know that it’s a safe vehicle and their be coupled with the pandemic. More children are familiar with it. Parents right now,” Terry Rediger, owner, pre-owned cars for less than $1,000 can also maintain peace of mind than 20 million Americans were out said. “There’s no trade-ins available. and still receive reliable transporta- of work in May, according to the U.S. knowing the condition the vehicle is The shortage has driven the price up tion. Unless those vehicles come from in and what impending issues may be Labor Department, and unlikely of the used car. family members or friends, he said, to search for a new vehicle. Fewer on the horizon. “Especially for school cars, the those vehicles don’t have a place in Then there’s the economics. With cars traveled in April, causing a price range that they want to spend the market anymore. significant drop in oil and gas prices. a cheaper car, those few thousands of on a school car is pretty much non-ex- “You almost have to spend more Rental car companies also saw a drop dollars saved could vanish with im- istent.” than $10,000 to find a reliable used with Hertz, operating more than a mediate costs of repairs. That cheap half-million cars in the U.S., filing for Rediger went through the price car,” he said. “Parents who are driv- vehicle, suddenly, is a more expensive bankruptcy in June. categories of cars in the Rediger Au- ing, they don’t realize that.” investment with an unknown amount And just like any other market, tomotive lot. Historically, he’s known So Rediger has came to the conclu- of time left before it breaks down eventually those factors find their the “college car” market to be around sion of two major points. The first: completely. way down to the local level. Take $6,000. As the market stands now, vehicle maintenance comes above all “Rather than buy a $6,000 car you Rediger Automotive, for example. The he said, a suitable vehicle for under else. Even the simple oil change can don’t know the condition of,” Rediger Milford-based auto dealership and $10,000 “is almost impossible to find.” help prolong a vehicle’s life. Years said, “if you know there’s someone shop has felt the supply chain pinch Part of that shift has also been ago, when he was first getting into in that value-range, go buy another in recent months as a direct result of because of economics. Rediger said the automotive industry, he saw car car and pass down the car that you stalled production in those plants. when his children were going to owners check their oil during every already have so you know what kind “We’ve seen a big shortage of cars school around 20 years ago they’d buy stop for gas. But like many aspects of of car you’ve got.”

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The Village of Gresham is The Village of Dorchester has The Village of Beaver Crossing is taking applications for a vacant position for a Code now accepting applications for Maintenance Supervisor. This Compliance Officer. This is Village Clerk until September Memorial Health Care Systems person would be responsible a contractual position. The 14, 2020. This is a part-time WE ARE RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: for maintenance of the water, ideal candidate will have the position with pay based on sewer, streets, parks, buildings ability to interpret and enforce experience. QuickBooks and equipment. Duties would municipal codes, ordinances, knowledge helpful but not Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician: Full-time day position. Rotating also include mowing and and property maintenance required. Applications should 1 out of 7 weekends one call shift per week. Candidate must be able to multitask and have snow removal. The successful standards; exercise sound be sent to Village of Beaver excellent customer service skills. Candidate must possess current registration with American applicant would need to be judgment, work independently Crossing, P.O. Box 116, Beaver Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). —Memorial Hospital State certified in water and and take initiative when Crossing, NE 68313. wastewater operations or dealing with code compliance SEWARD LUMBER is seeking willing to become certified. cases and/or municipal codes. Nutritional Services Cook: Full-time day position. Seeking motivated candidate with Must have a valid Nebraska Applications are available at paint/counter help. FT. Prior paint experience helpful. Able above average skills in customer service, multitasking and attention to detail. Must be flexible driver’s license, a high school Village Hall, 701 Washington, with scheduling as hours vary day-to-day. Scheduling will include weekends with holiday diploma or the equivalent, pass Dorchester, weekdays from to lift 50#. Send resume to [email protected] or pick up rotation. Prior experience in cooking/aiding in health care foodservice environment preferred a drug test and be or become 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or on our application at store. —Memorial Hospital a resident of the Village of website dorchesterne.com and but not required. Candidate must be at least 19 years of age. Gresham. Experience a plus. may be emailed to dorchester@ PART TIME HELP WANTED Applications may be obtained diodecom.net. Applications 2 Hours per day, 5 days a week, Phlebotomist: Part-time day position, Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm. Seeking candidate with at the Village Office, 310 Elm accepted until position is filled. Federal Building. Background excellent customer service skills and attention to detail. Prior experience preferred, but will train Street, 402-735-7385/ EOE. 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MICHAEL G. MULLALLY, NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION PUBLIC NOTICE Paulsen ESTATES PC LLO OF The Four Corners Board of Health MINUTES County Clerk: Sherry Schweitzer 510 Seward Street PAPA LIMA, LLC meeting will be held on Thursday, Deputy County Assessor: Deanna NOTICE P.O. Box 411 Notice is given that PAPA LIMA, September 10, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. Proceedings Boyer In the County Court of Seward, Nebraska 68434 LLC (“the LLC”), has been Public Budget Hearing begins at from theVillage of Bee Approved the minutes of August Seward County, Nebraska (402) 643-4581 organized under the laws of 7:00 p.m. Board of Trustees 11, 2020. Estate of NORAL D. WAIT, Attorney for the State of Nebraska with the The meeting will be located at Four Regular meeting August 5, 2020 Approved Change of Value notices Deceased Co-Personal Representatives following registered agent and Corners Health Department, 2101 The following is a condensed for unreported buildings. Estate No. PR 20- 44 SCI — August 26, September 02, office: Gordon Luebbe, 4520 Old N Lincoln Ave, York, NE. form of minutes from the general Approved Tax List Correction. Mill Rd., Utica, NE 68456. The Notice is hereby given that on 09, 2020 Agenda available upon request at meeting of the Village of Bee Board Boyer gave an update of the August 12, 2020, in the County LLC’s designated office is located of Trustees held via conference Assessor’s office. at 4520 Old Mill Rd., Utica, NE (877) 337-3573 or email: info@ Court of Seward County, Nebraska, fourcorners.ne.gov call. A complete copy of said Convened as the Board of the Registrar issued a written 68456. minutes is on file in the office of Commissioners. Hoffschneider Law, P.C., LLO SCI — August 26, September 02, SCI — September 02, 2020 statement of Informal Probate of the Village and is available for Approved the minutes of August 1120 K Street, Suite 200 09, 2020 ZNEZ the Will of said Decedent and that public inspection. The general 18, 2020. Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 meeting of the Village of Bee Officials gave reports of their Kenrick Morgan, whose address NOTICE Board of Trustees was called to offices. is 723 Seward St., Seward, NE OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION PROPERTY SALES order by Board Chair Shipley at Approved 2 contracts for 68434, was informally appointed INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF by the Registrar as Personal of 6:59 p.m. Shipley, Slack, Timblin Emergency Management. CO-PERSONAL ERIC H. LINDQUIST, PC, LLO Representative of the Estate. Bretta Bodyworks, LLC and Holloway answered roll call. Commissioners gave an update of REPRESENTATIVES, Notice is hereby given that Bretta Attorney at Law Village Clerk Lavicky, and a few their activities. Creditors of this Estate must file AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS their claims with this Court on or Bodyworks, LLC, a Nebraska 8712 West Dodge Road, Ste 260 residents were present. Attorney Approved reports for Attorney and County Court of Seward County, Limited Liability Company, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Damman was on the conference Sheriff’s offices. before October 19, 2020, or be Nebraska forever barred. has been organized under the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE call. Notices were posted in three Approved Brian Foral as County Estate No. PR 20-48 of Arlene A. Nebraska Uniform Limited Liability TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: locations. The following motions Surveyor. /s/Sheila R. Beins Zajic, deceased Clerk of the County Court Company Act. The address of You are hereby notified that were made, seconded, and carried Authorized Highway Supt. to Notice is hereby given that on its designated office is 3031 pursuant to a power of sale by unanimous vote: approve advertise for gravel bids. Robert I. Blevens 10344 August 26 2020 in said court, in Blevens and Damman Agate Ct., Lincoln, NE 68516. contained in the deed of trust in July minutes, to approve two Approved change to the Seward Seward County, Nebraska, the The name and address of the the original principal amount of treasurer’s reports, to open the County Budget. Law Office registrar issued a written statement initial registered agent is Richard Box 98 $104,500.00 executed by William Drainage Grant open meeting, Adopted the agenda for September of informal probate of the Last Will Bretta, 3031 Agate Ct., Lincoln, McCarter, a single man, which was pass resolution 2020-05, to 1, 2020, and adjourned at 9:43 Seward, NE 68434 and Testament of Arlene A. Zajic, NE 68516. Bretta Bodyworks, LLC, 402-643-3639 filed for record on July 13, 2018, close Grant open meeting, to a.m. deceased, and appointed Duane commenced business on August as Instrument No. 201801557 in give employees 5% raise, to Sherry Schweitzer, County Clerk Attorney for Estate A. Zajic and Cheryl L. Snyder, as 13, 2020, and the general nature the office of the Register of Deeds recycle old desktop, to pay the SCI — September 02, 2020 SCI — August 19, 26, September co-personal representatives of the of its business is to engage in any of Seward County, Nebraska, the following claims: Black Hills $67.25 02, 2020 estate. Duane A. Zajic address lawful business not prohibited by property described below will be Village use utilities; Card Service is 801 North 8th Street, Seward, the Nebraska Uniform Limited sold by the undersigned at public $898.96 supplies; CVA $145.36 Nebraska 68434, and Cheryl L. Liability Company Act. Village of Goehner auction to the highest bidder for fuel; Constellation $34.52 Village 8/13/2020 NOTICE Snyder address is 710 Dennison By: use utilities; Core & Main $190.26 cash or certified or cashier’s check, The following is a condensed form ESTATE OF LILLIAN A. KOBZA, Lane, Cary, NC 27519. Creditors Gregory C. Damman, #19030 equipment; Damman $67.50 BLEVENS & DAMMAN at the north side of the Seward of the minutes. A complete copy is DECEASED must file their claims with this legal; Deluxe $315.72 checks 129 N. 5th St. County Courthouse, 529 Seward on file and available for inspection ESTATE NO. PR20- 45 court on or before the 2nd day printed; John Deere $61 repairs; P.O. Box 98 Street, in the City of Seward, upon request at the Village office. Notice is hereby given that on of November 2020 or be forever JR’s Bobcat Service $8,735.25 Seward, NE 68434 Seward County, Nebraska, at The Board of Trustees met in a August 14, 2020, in the County barred. repair & installation; LONM $365 (402) 643-3639 special meeting at 7:30 pm at Court of Seward County, Nebraska, Dated: August 26, 2020. 10:00 A.M. on October 8, 2020: Attorney for membership; Miller & Assoc the Goehner Community Center. the Registrar issued a written /s/Sheila R. Beins Part of Tax Lot 11 (Eleven) Bretta Bodyworks, LLC $514.10 Streets plan; NE Public present: Ostrander, Besse, Bialas, statement of Informal Probate of Clerk of the County Court described as follows: Commencing SCI — August 26, September 02, Health $158 testing; NE Rural Dodson and Knisley. The following the Will of said Decedent and that SCI — September 02, 09, 16, 2020 at a point 384.5 feet West of the 09, 2020 Water $100 membership; Nelson actions were taken with motions Dorothy Miriovsky, whose address ZNEZ Southeast Corner of the Northwest Contracting $1,328.10 Village Quarter of the Northeast Quarter properly carried. is 6546 I Street, David City, NE Hall gutters; Norris PPD $962.32 Motion to exceed Budget by 68632, and Gilbert Kobza, whose of Section 28; Township 11 North, Village Use utilities; One Call NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Range 3, East of the 6th P.M., 1% for 2020/2021 fiscal year by address is 652 Pinewood Avenue, ORGANIZATIONS Concepts $5.76 locates; Recycling Ostrander, Second by Bialas. Seward NE 68434, were informally OF Seward County, Nebraska; running Enterprises $400 recycling pickup; Ryan’s Rentals, LLC RCV: Aye- Ostrander, Bialas, appointed by the Registrar as Notice of Organization thence West a distance of 90 feet; Seward Co Independent $55.54 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thence North a distance of 165 Dodson, Besse, Knisley. Motion Co-Personal Representatives of of publishing; Seward Co Sherriff Carried. that Ryan’s Rentals, LLC, has feet; thence East a distance of 90 the Estate. Cartl LLC $104.50 monthly contract; Sewer 2020-2021 Employee Wages and been organized under the laws feet; thence South a distance of Creditors of this Estate must file Notice is hereby given that Reserve account $115.50 transfer; Reimbursements and range of their claims with this Court on or of the State of Nebraska with 165 feet to the point of beginning. State of NE $300 sales tax and Cartl LLC, a Nebraska Limited a designated office located at wages needed for each position before October 26, 2020, or be Also a strip of land in Tax Lot withholding; USPS $55 stamps; Liability Company, has been 1879 Denton Road, Pleasant was presented. Discussion as forever barred. Twenty-Four (24), in said Section Waste Connections $1,693.84 organized under the laws of the Dale, NE 68423. The Registered follows: /s/Sheila R. Beins state of Nebraska, with its initial 28, being 90 feet wide East and Village purchased utilities; 2020-2021 EMPLOYEE WAGES Office of the company is 1879 Windstream $183.76 Village use Clerk of the County Court designated office at 673 252nd, Denton Road, Pleasant Dale, NE West, and 100 feet more or less AND REIMBURSEMENTS: utilities; payroll & reimbursements Robert J. Bierbower #16130 Milford, Nebraska 68405. The 68423 and the Registered Agent at deep, North and South, lying Maintenance – $17/hr., $200/ $2,980.12. and to adjourn. Attorney At Law initial agent for service of process such address is Ryan Krenk. The contiguous to the North boundary month insurance Resa Lavicky PO Box 408 of the Company is Nick Glanzer, affairs of the Company are to be of the above described tract. (pay range set at $15 to $25/hr. David City NE 68632-0408 673 252nd, Milford, Nebraska managed by its member. The highest bidder is required Village Clerk/Treasurer & insurance at $150-$200/month) 402-367-3051 68405. Ryan Krenk, Manager to deliver cash or certified funds SCI — September 02, 2020 Motion by Bialas, second by SCI — August 26, September 02, Cartl LLC SCI — September 02, 09, 16, 2020 to the undersigned by the close Besse. No discussion. RCV: Aye- 09, 2020 SCI — September 02, 09, 16, 2020 ZNEZ of business on the day of sale, Trustee Bialas, Besse, Dodson, except this requirement is waived COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Ostrander and Knisley. Motion when the highest bidder is the OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS carried. beneficiary. The purchaser is Clerk/Treasurer – $14/hr., $200/ IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION MEETINGS Boards of Commissioner Meetings responsible for all fees or taxes, are held each Tuesday morning in month insurance SEWARD COUNTY, 1. The name of the company is the Seward County Courthouse (pay range set at $13 to $20/hr. NEBRASKA Marroquin Driving School, LLC NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING including the documentary stamp & insurance at $150-$200/month) IN THE MATTER OF THE 2. The street address of the The September meeting of the tax. At the discretion of the at 9:00 a.m., except for the first ESTATE OF STEVEN DONAHOO, Board of Educational Service Unit Successor Trustee, the purchaser Tuesday of each month when Motion by Besse, second by designated office of the company meetings will be held at 8:30 a.m. Ostrander. No discussion. RCV: Deceased. is 202 Knotty Pine Ln., Seward, 6 will meet at the Educational may be required to deposit with Notice of each meeting is posted Aye-Trustee Besse, Dodson, Case No. PR20-47 Nebraska 68434. Service Unit 6 main office, the Successor Trustee, at the located at 210 5th St, Milford, on the Courthouse bulletin board Bialas, Ostrander and Knisley. NOTICE OF 3. The registered agent and time of the sale, a nonrefundable NE, on Thursday, September and on the Commissioner’s room Motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF address for service upon the certified or cashier’s check in the 17, 2020, immediately following door. The agenda for all meetings Seasonal – $13/hr. with a potential PERSONAL Company is Jon Marroquin, 202 amount of $5,000.00 payable to REPRESENTATIVE AND the conclusion of the Budget the Successor Trustee, with the full is kept continually current and is pay range of $12-$15 per hour. Knotty Pine Ln., Seward, NE Hearing, which will begin at 6:00 available for public inspection at Motion by Besse, second by NOTICE TO CREDITORS 68434. purchase price, in certified funds, pm. The agenda for said meeting the County Clerk’s Office during Ostrander. No discussion. RCV: Notice is hereby given that on 4. The affairs of the company shall to be received by the Successor August 17, 2020, in the County is on file at that location and kept Trustee by the end of the day. normal business hours. The Aye-Trustee Besse, Ostrander, be conducted by its Members. The continually current. Dodson, Bialas and Knisley. Court of Seward County, Nebraska, This sale is made without any agenda is held open until one Company shall have the authority SCI — September 02, 2020 business day prior to the meeting Motion carried. Melissa Howard-Donahoo, whose warranties as to title or condition to issue 10,000 shares. for appearance before the Board. Trustees and chairperson – $55/ address is 1001 G Street, Utica, NE of the property. 5. This Limited Liability Company The Board has the right to modify mtg for Chairperson and $40/mtg 68456, was informally appointed Eric H. Lindquist is organized solely for the purpose the agenda to include items of an for each Trustee. by the Registrar as Personal PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: of providing service in driving Successor Trustee emergency nature only at such Motion by Dodson, second by Representative of this estate in Seward County Ag. Society education. SCI — August 26, September 02, public meeting. Besse. No discussion. RCV: Aye- intestacy. Creditors of this estate 6. This Limited Liability Company Monday, September 14, 2020 09, 16, 23, 2020 7 p.m. CLAIMS ALLOWED Dodson, Besse, Ostrander, Bialas must file their claims with this Court commenced business on August ZNEZ SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 and Knisley. Motion carried. on or before October 26, 2020, or Ag. Pavilion 19, 2020, and shall have perpetual The Seward County Board of Clerk to purchase replacement be forever barred. Seward County Fairgrounds existence. Equalization convened on August computer for village. Price range /s/Sheila R. Beins Michael J. Flyr SCI — August 26, September 02, 25, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. approved was $800-$1200. REGISTRAR Secretary 09, 2020 Present: Chairperson: John Culver Adjourn at 8:16 pm. MICHAEL G, MULLALLY, Seward Co. Ag. Society SCI — September 02, 09, 2020 Members: Mike Mundhenke, Bob SCI — September 02, 2020 #17373 Vrbka, Ken Schmieding, Becky ZNEZ Page 12 PUBLIC NOTICES Seward County Independent September 2, 2020 Bids sought for Bee Stormwater Drainage Study project

INVITATION FOR BIDS schedule that has been approved of the Expression of Interest and September 25, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. her services according to project opportunity employer and requires August 20, 2020 by NDED. The selection of the Statement of Qualifications are Local Time, at the Village Office for performance and implementation all contractors and consultants to The Village of Bee, Nebraska, PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR required by September 25th and assisting the Village with a project schedule that has been approved comply with all applicable Federal will receive sealed bids until will be according to the following can be mailed or delivered to: titled “Stormwater Drainage Study, by NDED. The selection of the and State laws and regulations. September 25, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. criteria: Village of Bee Bee, Nebraska – 2020.” PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR Five (5) copies of the proposal Local Time, at the Village Office for 1. Technical Expertise (25 points) Resa Lavicky, Village clerk The selected administrator will be will be according to the following are required by September 25th assisting the Village with a project 2. Past Record of Performance 220 Elm Street required to assist the Village with: criteria: and can be mailed or delivered to: titled “Stormwater Drainage Study, (25 points) PO Box 27 -Providing required data needed 1. Technical expertise (25 points) Village of Bee Bee, Nebraska – 2020.” 3. Firm Capacity (25 points) Bee, NE 68314 for meeting special grant conditions 2. Capacity of the firm (25 points) Resa Lavicky, Village clerk The selected engineer will be 4. Time Frame (25 points) Please mark your envelope: -Establishing and maintaining all 3. Familiarity with CDBG projects 220 Elm Street required to assist the Village with: Total possible points = 100 points. PROJECT ENGINEER – CDBG files as required by the NDED of a similar nature (25 points) PO Box 27 - Assist the selected grant writer by On or about October 7, 2020, the PLANNING -Preparing and submitting required 4. Proposed fee (5 points) Bee, NE 68314 providing cost estimates Village will evaluate all submittals SCI — September 02, 2020 Performance Reports Total possible points = 105 points. Please mark your envelope: - Evaluation of alternatives and and select a firm to perform as -Meeting all the requirements On or about October 7, 2020, the GENERAL ADMINISTRATOR – recommendation to help ensure a Project Manager The Village of Bee of the State and Federal laws, Village will evaluate all submittals CDBG PLANNING successful application is an equal opportunity employer rules and regulations and other and select a firm to perform SCI — September 02, 2020 INVITATION FOR BIDS The Engineer must be certified and requires all contractors and laws, regulations and assurances General Administration, and then ZNEZ August 20, 2020 by the NDED and perform his/ consultants to comply with all required by DED the selected administrator will The Village of Bee, Nebraska, her services according to project applicable Federal and State laws negotiate a lump sum contract. will receive sealed bids until The administrator must be certified performance and implementation and regulations. Five (5) copies by the NDED and perform his/ Contract award will be an equal

in an Easterly direction, along NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING to the Left, having a radius of BIDS the South line of the Northeast NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 1475.97 feet, and a central angle Quarter of said Section 32 on public hearings will be held by of 41°16’48”, with a chord bearing NOTICE TO BIDDERS an assumed bearing of South the Planning Commission of the of N 31°19’34” E, a chord distance Sealed bids will be received by 89º41’12” East for a distance of City of Seward, Seward County, of 1040.55 feet, to the true point of the Seward County Clerk, Seward 445.20’ ;THENCE North 00º18’48” Nebraska, on Monday, September beginning. County Courthouse, 529 Seward East for a distance of 82.00’; 14, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. and the City -AND- Street, PO Box 190, Seward, THENCE South 89º41’12” East Council of the City of Seward, Legal Description for Railroad Nebraska 68434, until September for a distance of 764.69’; THENCE Seward County, Nebraska, on Right-of-Way - That part of 22nd, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., for North 00º20’15” East for a distance Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 7:00 the Northwest Quarter of the supplying and hauling of gravel. of 600.00’; THENCE South p.m., in the East & West Basement Northeast Quarter of Section The sealed bids are to be plainly 89º41’12” East for a distance of of the Seward Civic Center at 22, Township 11 North, Range marked “Attention: Seward County 435.46’; THENCE North 00º20’15” 616 Bradford Street, Seward, 3 East of the 6th P.M., Seward Clerk, Supplying and Hauling of East for a distance of 920.32’; Nebraska. County, Nebraska, and being Gravel Bid”. THENCE North 89º39’45” West Said public hearing will be to more particularly described as The sealed bids are to be sent or for a distance of 575.74’; THENCE review a Re-zoning application follows: For the purposes of this submitted to the Clerk of Seward North 00º01’42” West for a for the following property from AG legal description the North line of County, County Courthouse, 529 distance of 80.24’; THENCE North Agricultural Use District to R-2 the Northeast Quarter of Section Seward Street, PO Box 190, 36º29’18” East for a distance of Residential Use District. 22 has an assumed bearing of Seward, Nebraska 68434. 185.97’; THENCE South 71º52’42” Legal Description: N 90°00’00” W. Referring to the Copies of the Bid Documents and East for a distance of 132.00’; That part of the Northwest Quarter Northeast corner of Section 22; Specifications are on file and open THENCE North 57º17’18” East of the Northeast Quarter of Section thence Westerly N 90°00’00” W, to public inspection at the following for a distance of 114.00’; THENCE 22, Township 11 North, Range on the North line of the Northeast locations: North 46º44’05” East for a distance 3 East of the 6th P.M., Seward Quarter of Section 22, a distance Seward County of 287.67’; THENCE South County, Nebraska, and being of 1329.81 feet, to the true point Hwy. Supt. Office 00º20’15” West for a distance of more particularly described as of beginning; thence Southerly S 320 S. 14th Street 98.92’; THENCE North 89º38’29” follows: For the purposes of this 00°00’31” E, on the East line of the Seward, NE 68434 West for a distance of 185.44’; legal description the North line of Northwest Quarter of the Northeast SCI — September 02, 2020 Proposal must be submitted on THENCE on a curve to the left, the Northeast Quarter of Section Quarter of said Section, 430.39 the forms furnished with the Bid an arc length of 147.44’, a radius 22 has an assumed bearing of feet, to a point of intersection on Documents. of 1754.78’ a chord bearing of N 90°00’00” W. Referring to the the Easterly Right-of-Way line of South 88º03’59” West, a chord Northeast corner of Section 22; the Burlington Northern Railroad NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Each bidder will be required to AND BUDGET SUMMARY submit with his proposal a Bid length of 147.40’; THENCE on thence Westerly N 90°00’00” (abandoned), also being a point Bond or Certified Check made a reverse curve to the right, an W, on the North line of the on a curve; thence on a curve payable, without condition, to arc length of 35.49’, a radius of Northeast Quarter of Section to the Right, having a radius of Seward County Agricultural Society IN the County Treasurer of Seward 2378.80’, a chord bearing of South 22, a distance of 1357.22 feet 1475.98 feet, and a central angle Seward County, Nebraska County, Nebraska, in the amount 86º05’12” West, a chord length of to a point of intersection on the of 41°16’48”, with a chord bearing 35.49’; THENCE South 20º23’15” Westerly Right-of-Way line of the of S 31°19’34” W, a chord distance $500. Unsuccessful bidders’ bond West for a distance of 84.49’; Burlington Northern Railroad, also of 1040.55 feet, thence Westerly or check will be returned upon THENCE South 59º49’15” West being the true point of beginning; N 89°52’22” W, on the South PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute awarding of a contract. Sections 13-501 to 13-513, that the governing body will meet on the 14th day of for a distance of 160.00’; THENCE thence Southerly S 09°43’33” W line of the Northwest Quarter of The Seward County Board of September 2020, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at the Seward County Fair - Ag Pavilion for the South 00º20’14” West for a on said Westerly Right-of-Way the Northeast Quarter of said purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers Commissioners reserves the right distance of 62.01’; THENCE North line, 394.83 feet to a point of Section, 172.72 feet, to a point relating to the following proposed budget. The budget detail is available at the office of the to reject any or all bids, to waive Clerk during regular business hours. 89º36’00” West for a distance of curvature; thence on a curve of intersection on the Westerly any informalities or technicalities 639.17’; THENCE North 00º23’04” to the Right, having a radius of Right-of-Way line of the Burlington in bidding, and to accept or reject East for a distance of 726.79’; 1375.98 feet, and a central angle Northern Railroad, also being Van Springer any exceptions to the specification. THENCE North 89º36’10” West of 47°54’15”, with a chord bearing a point on a curve; thence on a Treasurer Seward County is an Equal for a distance of 446.79’; THENCE of S 33°40’41” W, a chord distance curve to the Left, having a radius Opportunity Employer. South 00º28’07” West for a of 1117.22 feet; thence Westerly of 1375.98 feet, and a central 2018-2019 Actual Disbursements & Transfers $ 779,726.00 Seward County distance of 2649.53’ to the point N 89°52’22” W, on the South line angle of 47°54’15”, with a chord Highway Superintendent of beginning together with and of the Northwest Quarter of the bearing of N 33°40’41” E, a chord 2019-2020 Actual/Estimated Disbursements & Transfers $ 495,267.76 SCI — September 02, 09, 2020 subject to covenants, easements, Northeast Quarter of Section 22, distance of 1117.22 feet to a point 2020-2021 Proposed Budget of Disbursements & Transfers $ 569,000.00 ZNEZ and restrictions of record. 149.52 feet; thence Northerly N of tangent; thence Northerly N 2020-2021 Necessary Cash Reserve $ 249,233.36 Said property contains 71.16 04°25’10” E, 1322.47 feet; thence 09°43’33” E, 394.83 feet to a point 2020-2021 Total Resources Available $ 818,233.36 acres. Easterly S 90°00’00” E, on the of intersection on the North line of Total 2020-2021 Personal & Real Property Tax Requirement $ 389,000.00 HEARINGS All persons interested may appear North line of the Northeast Quarter the Northeast Quarter of Section Unused Budget Authority Created For Next Year $ 386.55 and be heard. of Section 22, 733.84 feet, the true 22; thence Easterly S 90°00’00” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tim Dworak point of beginning. E, on said North line of Section Breakdown of Property Tax: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Building/Zoning & -AND- 22, 27.41 feet to the true point of a public hearing will be held by Personal and Real Property Tax Required for Non-Bond Purposes $ 389,000.00 Code Enforcement Director That part of the Northwest Quarter beginning. Personal and Real Property Tax Required for Bonds $ - the Planning Commission of the SCI — September 02, 2020 of the Northeast Quarter of Section All persons interested may appear City of Seward, Seward County, 22, Township 11 North, Range and be heard. SCI — September 02, 2020 Nebraska, on Monday, September 3 East of the 6th P.M., Seward Tim Dworak 14, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. and a public County, Nebraska, and being Building/Zoning NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING hearing will be held by the City more particularly described as Code Enforcement Director Notice is given that the Seward NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Council of the City of Seward, follows: For the purposes of this SCI — September 02, 2020 County Planning Commission AND BUDGET SUMMARY Seward County, Nebraska, on legal description the North line of will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 7:00 the Northeast Quarter of Section Monday, September 21st, 2020, p.m. in the East & West Basement 22 has an assumed bearing of Seward Airport Authority 7:30 p.m., Seward County Civic NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IN of the Seward Civic Center at N 90°00’00” W. Referring to the Center, 616 Bradford Street, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Seward County, Nebraska 616 Bradford Street Seward, Northeast corner of Section 22; Seward, Nebraska. Regarding public hearings will be held by Nebraska. thence Westerly N 90°00’00” W, the following: the Planning Commission of the Said public hearings will be to review 1329.81 feet; thence Southerly PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute PUBLIC HEARING FOR A City of Seward, Seward County, a proposed major subdivision S 00°00’31” E, on the East line Sections 13-501 to 13-513, that the governing body will meet on the 14th day of CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Nebraska, on Monday, September agreement amendment for Twin of the Northwest Quarter of September 2020, at 5:30 o'clock p.m. at the Airport Authority - Terminal Building for the Parcel ID: 800108337 14, 2020, 7:30 p.m. and the City purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers Oaks Development 7th Addition. the Northeast Quarter of said Constructors Inc. Council of the City of Seward, relating to the following proposed budget. The budget detail is available at the office of the Legal description of property; Section, 430.39 feet, to a point board during regular business hours. TEMPORARY ASPHALT PLANT Seward County, Nebraska, on Lot 1, and Outlot A and Outlot B of intersection on the Easterly Located in Precinct J, In the North Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 7:00 Twin Oaks Development Seventh Right-of-Way line of the Burlington 1/2 of the North West ¼ of, Section p.m. in the East & West Basement Marvin Siefert Addition, a Replat of Lot 1A, Twin Northern Railroad (abandoned), 25, Township 10N, Range 3E, of the Seward Civic Center at Board Chair Oaks Development 6th Addition also being the true point of Seward County, Nebraska. 616 Bradford Street, Seward, more particularly described as: beginning; thence continuing on Information on the proposed action Nebraska. A replat of Lot “1A”, Twin Oaks the last described bearing , 890.07 2018-2019 Actual Disbursements & Transfers $ 339,547.00 is available in the Seward County Said public hearings will be to Development Sixth Addition to the feet; thence N 89°52’22” W, on 2019-2020 Actual/Estimated Disbursements & Transfers $ 1,780,705.00 Zoning Office. review a Text Amendment to City of Seward, Seward County, the South line of the Northwest 2020-2021 Proposed Budget of Disbursements & Transfers $ 1,152,964.00 The public’s comments and Nebraska, and more particularly Quarter of the Northeast Quarter the City of Seward Unified Land concerns are welcome at the time Development Ordinance; Article 2020-2021 Necessary Cash Reserve $ 194,113.29 described as follows: of Section 22, 541.13 feet, to of the Public Hearing. 40 Circulation System Design, 2020-2021 Total Resources Available $ 1,347,077.29 Beginning at the Southwest Corner a point of intersection on the Seward County 410-40.5, Tables. Total 2020-2021 Personal & Real Property Tax Requirement $ 191,288.95 of the Northeast Quarter of Section Easterly Right-of-Way line of the Zoning Administrator All persons interested may appear Unused Budget Authority Created For Next Year $ 370.70 32, Township 11 North, Range Burlington Northern Railroad SCI — August 26, September and be heard. 3 East of the 6th P.M., Seward (abandoned), also being a point 02, 2020 Tim Dworak County, Nebraska; THENCE on a curve; thence on a curve Breakdown of Property Tax: Building/Zoning Personal and Real Property Tax Required for Non-Bond Purposes $ 136,755.95 Code Enforcement Director Personal and Real Property Tax Required for Bonds $ 54,533.00 SCI — September 02, 2020 Village of Staplehurst ZNEZ SCI — September 02, 2020 IN Seward County, Nebraska

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND BUDGET SUMMARY

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Sections 13-501 to 13-513, that the governing body will meet on the 8th day of September 2020, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., at Village Hall for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the following proposed budget. The budget detail is available at the office of the Clerk during regular business hours.

2018-2019 Actual Disbursements & Transfers $ 232,793.00 2019-2020 Actual/Estimated Disbursements & Transfers $ 227,153.00 2020-2021 Proposed Budget of Disbursements & Transfers $ 644,505.00 2020-2021 Necessary Cash Reserve $ 145,954.00 2020-2021 Total Resources Available $ 790,459.00 Total 2020-2021 Personal & Real Property Tax Requirement $ 40,281.00 Unused Budget Authority Created For Next Year $ 0.73

Breakdown of Property Tax: Personal and Real Property Tax Required for Non-Bond Purposes $ 40,281.00 Personal and Real Property Tax Required for Bonds $ -

NOTICE OF SPECIAL HEARING TO SET FINAL TAX REQUEST

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Section 77-1601.02, that the governing body will meet on the 8th day of September 2020, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., at Village Hall for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to setting the final tax request.

2019 2020 Change Operating Budget 670,000.00 644,505.00 -4% Property Tax Request $ 39,754.00 $ 40,281.00 1% Valuation 8,834,333 8,951,421 1% Tax Rate 0.449994 0.449996 0% Tax Rate if Prior Tax Request was at Current Valuation 0.444108 SCI — September 02, 2020 SCI — September 02, 2020 ZNEZ Page SPORPORTSTS 13 Seward County Independent September 2, 2020 Home runs highlight week on diamond by Stephanie Croston first, giving the Jays the SHS ab r h rbi [email protected] Parra, S ...... 3 0 2 1 win. Hamling . . 3 . 2 . 3 . 2 . . . “This was a really Benedict ...... 3 0 1 2 Geidel . . 3. 0. 1. 1. . . . The Seward softball tough win for us. It’s Parra, L ...... 2 0 1 0 team was 4-1 in last good to get over that Hartman ...... 0 1 0 0 Meyer . . 2. 0. 0. 1. . . . week’s games with eight mental hump,” Eber Anderson ...... 1 2 1 0 home runs and finished Collins, J ...... 2 2 2 1 said. Fernau ...... 2 0 1 0 second in its home invi- Seward (7-2) has just Krahulik, Ava ...... 0 1 0 0 tational Aug. 28. Collins, C ...... 0 2 0 0 one game this week, a Totals ...... 21 10 12 8 “We will take 4-1 home game against Nor- 2B—Benedict, Hamling, L . Parra . 3B—J . every week,” Coach Rich ris Thursday, Sept. 3. It’s Collins, Hamling . HBP—Anderson . SB—C . Collins, Krahulik . Eber said. also senior night for the SHS IP R(ER) BB K The Jays were 2-1 in Bluejays. Parra, S . (W) ...... 4 .0 0 0 1 the invitational, beating Seward 11, Platteview 1 Aurora 10-0 and Platte- Seward 10, York 0 PHS 001 0 1 view 11-1 in the first two YHS 000 00 0 SHS 121 7 11 SHS 103 06 10 SHS ab r h rbi games. Against Aurora, SHS ab r h rbi Parra, S ...... 3 0 1 0 Grace Hamling was Parra, Sydney ...... 2 0 0 0 Hamling . . 3 . 2 . 3 . 4 . . . Hamling, Grace . . . . . 3 2 3 0 Benedict ...... 2 1 0 0 3-3 with a double and a Benedict, Hannah . . . 1 0 0 0 Geidel . . 2. 1. 1. 1. . . . Geidel, Claire ...... 3 2 2 4 Parra, L ...... 1 1 1 2 triple and drove in two Parra, Lauryn ...... 3 0 2 2 Meyer . . 3. 1. 1. 1. . . . runs to lead the offense. Hartman, Tarryn . . . . 0 1 0 0 Anderson ...... 3 1 1 0 Meyer, Brooke . . . . . 2 1 1 0 Collins, J ...... 3 2 2 1 Hannah Benedict also Anderson, Dalaney . . . 3 1 1 3 Fernau ...... 2 0 2 2 drove in two. Collins, Jordyn . . . . . 2 0 0 0 Collins, C ...... 0 1 0 0 Stutzman, Ona . . . . . 1 1 0 0 Krahulik . . 0 . 1 . 0 . 0 . . . Hamling went 3-3 Collins, Coral ...... 0 2 0 0 Totals ...... 22 11 12 11 against Platteview, as Totals ...... 20 10 9 9 2B—L . Parra . HR—Geidel, Hamling . SAC— 2B—Hamling, L . Parra 2 . 3B—Geidel . HR— Fernau . HBP—Benedict, Geidel . SB—C . Collins, well, with a home run Anderson . SAC—Benedict 2 . J . Collins, L . Parra . SHS IP R(ER) BB K and four RBIs. Claire STEPHANIE CROSTON/SCI SHS IP R(ER) BB K Geidel added another Parra, S . (W) ...... 5 .0 0 2 4 Parra, S . (W) ...... 4 .0 1(0) 1 7 Seward’s Lauryn Parra follows through on a home run swing against Bennington during Hit batters—S . Parra . WP—S . Parra . home run for SHS, her the Seward Invitational Aug. 28. Seward 5, Crete 4 fourth of the season. SHS 100 130 0 5 Bennington 4, Seward 3 CHS 001 111 0 4 SHS 100 011 0 3 The Jays played Ben- the Jays. Lauryn Parra Aug. 25. Hamling was run, and the Jays added SHS ab r h rbi BHS 000 130 x 4 nington in the champi- Parra, S ...... 4 1 2 1 SHS ab r h rbi hit her second home 3-3 with a double, and three more off the bats Hamling . . 4 . 1 . 2 . 1 . Parra,. S...... 4 0 1 0 onship game and came run of the season in the Dalaney Anderson hit of Benedict, Geidel and Benedict ...... 4 1 2 1 Hamling . . 3 . 0 . 1 . 1 . . . up just short 4-3. Geidel . . 4. 1. 1. 1. . Benedict...... 3 0 2 0 game. a home run to end the Hamling. SHS hit three Parra, L ...... 4 0 1 0 Geidel . . 3. 0. 0. 1. . . . “It could’ve gone ei- Sydney Parra pitched game. in a row in the top of the Meyer . . 3. 1. 1. 0. . Parra,. L ...... 3 1 1 1 Anderson ...... 3 0 0 0 Meyer . . 3. 0. 0. 0. . . . ther way,” Eber said. “It all three games for the On Aug. 27, SHS vis- fifth. Collins, J ...... 3 0 1 1 Anderson ...... 3 0 1 0 was a well-played game Jays and finished with ited Crete and beat the Crete battled back, Fernau, Jayden . . . . . 2 0 1 0 Collins, J ...... 2 0 0 0 Totals ...... 31 5 11 5 Fernau ...... 2 0 1 0 by both teams.” 12 strikeouts. Cardinals 5-4. however. With one out, 2B—J . Collins, Meyer . HR—Benedict, Geidel, Collins, C ...... 0 1 0 0 A three-run fifth “We played really well “They’ve been a big Crete hit a triple to put Hamling, S . Parra . SAC—Fernau . SB—C . Collins . Krahulik . . 0 . 1 . 0 . 0 . . . SHS IP R(ER) BB K Totals ...... 26 3 7 3 inning for Bennington in all three games,” Eber challenge the last couple the tying run on third. Parra, S . (W) ...... 7 . 4(2) 4 8 2B—Fernau . HR—L . Parra . SAC—Benedict . gave the Badgers the said. years,” Eber said. Parra struck out the HBP—Fernau . lead. Seward 10, Aurora 0 SHS IP R(ER) BB K The week started with Sydney Parra started next batter, and the final AHS 000 0 0 Parra, S . (L) ...... 6 .0 4(3) 3 4 Benedict was 2-3 for a 10-0 win over York the game with a home batter grounded out to SHS 220 6 10 Hit batters—S . Parra . WP—S . Parra . Broncos come from behind to win at home by Stephanie Croston victory. Maddie Avery [email protected] was 3-3, and Dey was 2-3 with a double. Wins have been hard “Give the girls a lot to come by for the Cen- of credit to come back,” tennial softball season Coach Joe Dey said. in the early part of the “They hung in and 2020 season, but the chipped away.” Broncos got one Aug. 25. In game two, Coach CHS fell short in both Dey said, the Broncos ends of a triangular didn’t play well, and Au- Aug. 24, losing to Hast- rora outhit them. CHS ings St. Cecilia 14-0 and finished with three hits to Kearney Catholic 10-3. in the 10-0 loss. The team came back “We left some runs on the next day with a base, and when you do come-from-behind win that, it will come back over Columbus Lakev- to get you,” Coach Dey iew. said. The score was tied 4-4 The day finished with going into the bottom of a 13-1 loss to Central the sixth. The Broncos City. Daylee Dey hit a scored seven runs in double, one of the team’s the inning to take an four hits in the game. 11-4 lead and held the Coach Dey said the Vikings scoreless in the goal is to shore up the STEPHANIE CROSTON/SCI top of the seventh. lineup and find the best A flip yb Eliza Timmerman of Centennial can’t beat the Central City runner to second during the Seward Invitational Rylee Menze, Daylee places for each player. Aug. 29. Dey and Halley Heidt- Centennial (2-6) was brink had three hits Hoffschneider . . . . . 1 1 0 1 Steckly . . 3 . 1 . 0 . 1. .CHS . . IP R(ER) BB K Tempel, Ellie ...... 1 0 0 0 to host Aurora at Gresh- Timmerman . 3. 0. 0. 0. . Green ...... 2 0 0 0 Ziegler (L) ...... 3 .1 8(4) 2 1 Hoffschneider . . . . . 1 0 0 0 each. Dey hit both a am Sept. 1 and compete Avery ...... 3 2 1 1 Totals ...... 23 7 6 3 Horne . . . 0 . .2 .2(0) . . 0 0 . . Kinnett . . 1 . 0 . 0 . 0. . . . double and a triple, fin- Steckly . . 4 . 0 . 2 . 0. . 2B—Dey. . . SB—Dey, Green, Menze, Timmer- Timmerman . 1. 0. 0. 0. . in the Fairbury Invita- Horne . . 0. 1. 0. 0. . man . . Central City 13, Centennial 1 Steckly . . 1 . 0 . 1 . 0. . . . ishing a home run shy of tional Saturday, Sept. 5. Green, Kierra ...... 4 1 1 1 CHS IP R(ER) BB K CCHS 10(10) 2 13 Bailey ...... 1 0 0 0 the cycle. Totals ...... 33 11 13 8 Ziegler (L) ...... 3 .0 7(3) 3 1 CHS 001 0 1 Horne . . 2. 1. 0. 0. . . . 2B—Dey . 3B—Dey . SAC—Timmerman . Dey ...... 1 .2 1(0) 0 0 CHS ab r h rbi Totals ...... 18 1 4 1 Kailey Ziegler got St. Cecilia 14, Centennial 0 SB—Avery, Green, Menze, Steckly . Menze ...... 3 0 1 0 2B—Dey . SB—Horne . the win in the circle for HSF 344 3 14 CHS IP R(ER) BB K Aurora 10, Centennial 0 Ziegler ...... 1 0 0 0 CHS IP R(ER) BB K CHS 000 0 0 Ziegler (W) . . . . . 5. .2 5(3) 3 2 AHS 020 8 10 Heidtbrink ...... 1 0 0 0 Dey (L) ...... 2 .2 11(0) 4 0 CHS. CHS ab r h rbi Dey ...... 1 .1 0 3 2 CHS 000 0 0 Dey ...... 2 0 1 1 Horne . . . 1. .1. 2(2). . . . 1 2 On Aug. 29, the Bron- Menze, Rylee ...... 2 0 0 0 CHS ab r h rbi Avery ...... 2 0 1 0 Hit batters—Dey . Ziegler, Kailey . . . . . 2 0 0 0 Platteview 8, Centennial 7 Kinnett . . .2 .0 . 0 . 0 . Fischer...... 1 0 0 0 cos were in Seward for Dey, Daylee ...... 1 0 0 0 CHS 033 10 7 Ziegler ...... 2 0 0 0 the Seward Invitation- Heidtbrink, Halley . . . 2 0 0 0 PHS 601 01 8 Dey ...... 2 0 1 0 Hoffschneider, Cora . . . 1 0 0 0 CHS ab r h rbi Heidtbrink ...... 1 0 0 0 al, where they played Bailey, Jillian ...... 1 0 1 0 Menze ...... 2 1 0 0 Avery ...... 2 0 1 0 Aurora, Platteview and Timmerman, Eliza . . . 1 0 0 0 Ziegler ...... 3 0 1 0 Fischer, Ava ...... 1 0 1 0 Steckly, Morgan . . . . 1 0 0 0 Dey ...... 3 1 2 1 Green ...... 1 0 0 0 Central City. Avery, Maddie . . . . . 1 0 0 0 Heidtbrink ...... 3 0 0 0 Bailey ...... 1 0 0 0 CHS allowed six Totals ...... 12 0 1 0 Timmerman . 2. 1. 0. 0. . Steckly . . 1 . 0 . 0 . 0. . . . HBP—Dey, Savannah Horne . SB—Bailey . Kinnett, Halle ...... 2 2 0 0 Totals ...... 13 0 3 0 runs in the first inning CHS IP R(ER) BB K Avery ...... 3 1 3 1 SB—Fischer . Dey (L) ...... 2 .2 11(7) 0 0 against Platteview, but Ziegler ...... 1 .1 3(1) 0 0 came back to tie the Get the Smile You DESERVE! score 6-6 after the top of Kearney Catholic 10, Centennial 3 KCHS 112 6 10 the third. PHS scored CHS 102 0 3 one in the bottom of Immaculate Conception Church Centennial 11, Lakeview 5 Ulysses, NE the third, which CHS LKV 010 202 0 4 answered in the top of CHS 101 117 x 11 CHS ab r h rbi the fourth. Menze ...... 4 1 3 0 Annual Church Dinner & Auction Platteview scored the Ziegler ...... 4 1 0 0 Dey ...... 4 3 3 2 Sunday, September 13, 2020 winning run in the bot- Heidtbrink ...... 4 1 3 3 Bailey ...... 2 0 0 0 tom of the fifth for an 8-7 MASS AT 10 a.m. Schedule online via Facebook, Pork Sandwich Meal from 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. LocalMed.com or SewardSmiles.com. *** Free will donation*** See what our patients are saying Serving pork sandwich, world-famous cole slaw, about us on Facebook and Google! 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Evan Klanecky said. physical struggles were “We need to take a big “We did what we had to a surprise. jump,” he said. “It’ll be a do to win.” CHS will also work big test.” on cleaning up penalties The Broncos defeated Centennial 14, Superior 6 Superior 14-6 Aug. 28. and improving tackling. SHS 0 0 6 0 6 “We need to be CHS 7 0 0 7 14 Klanecky said the First quarter Broncos didn’t know ready to play fast and CHS—Cooper Gierhan 1-yard run (Gierhan a four-quarter game,” kick), 5:24 anything about Superior Third quarter until kickoff because Klanecky said. SHS—Dane Miller 53-yard run (run failed) Centennial is still fill- Fourth quarter the Wildcats’ coach had CHS—Michael Nisly 26-yard pass from been in the 8-man game ing holes left by graduat- Gierhan (John Fehlhafer kick), 9:06 ed seniors, he said. Team totals last year. SHS CHS “It was a unique situ- Gierhan was the First downs 10 12 team’s leading rusher, Carries-yards 43-226 32-152 ation, and that made it Comp.-att.-int. 1-6-1 7-14-1 difficult,” the coach said. carrying eight times for Passing yards 4 93 “The kids did a good job 61 yards before leaving Punts-avg. 3-40 4-40.0 with leg cramps. Maj Return yards 65 40 Fumbles lost 3 0 adjusting.” STEPHANIE CROSTON/SCI Centennial scored Nisly came in for him Penalties-yards 5-50 3-36 Will Saunders of Centennial (18) dodges a Superior tackler during the Broncos’ 14-6 win Individual stats first on a one-yard run and carried 10 times for Aug. 28. RUSHING—Nisly 11-32, Maj Nisly 10-53, by Cooper Gierhan. 53 yards. Gierhan 8-61, Will Saunders 3-6. Superior’s points came On defense, Carson PASSING—Gierhan 5-12-1 55, Ma. Nisly quarter. The Wildcats CHS scored again in the to Michael Nisly. John Fehlhafer led the way 2-2-0 38. on a 53-yard run by missed the conversion, fourth quarter on a 26- Fehlhafer’s kick made RECEIVING—Mi. Nisly 2-31, Ryan Payne with six solo tackles 2-40, Logan Cast 1-5, Saunders 1-12, Jake Bargen Dane Miller in the third leaving the score at 7-6. yard pass from Gierhan the score 14-6. 1-5. and two assists. Samuel TACKLES—Mi. Nisly 1u; Payne 5u, 1a; Lance Payne finished with four Haberman 3u; Gierhan 1u; Saunders 1u, 1a; Bargen 4u, 1a; Carson Prochaska 3u, 2a; Jayden solo stops and one assist. Hartshorn 2u; Samuel Payne 4u, 1a; Elijah Utter The Broncos (1-0) host 3u; Jared Bailey 2a; Jayde Gumaer 1u; Carson Fehlhafer 6u, 2a. David City Aquinas TURNOVERS—Fumble recoveries: Haber- Malcolm wins in revised opener Friday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. man, Bargen. Interceptions: Saunders. by Heath Kramer on offense while the Zoucha added 100 yards. make them two-dimen- Seward County Independent defense forced five turn- “To have two guys sional. overs and shut down the rush for 100 yards says “This will be a big “You just never know Jeffs’ offense most of the a lot about how our line test for our front eight how it’s going to go,” night. played,” Amen said. on defense.” said Malcolm head “We were thrilled “Without our front six coach Scott Amen, shar- with how our guys blowing open holes for Malcolm 28, Fairbury 8 ing his feelings about Fairbury 0 0 0 8 8 played,” Amen said. our backs, they’re not Malcolm 2 6 6 14 28 (800) 659-1147 the opening game of the “Looking at their roster, going anywhere. First quarter CLINICS HELD MONTHLY AT MAL— Team safety, 1:17 Clippers’ football sea- we knew they had some Hayden Frank added son. Facing a team they Second quarter big boys up front and we to the Malcolm lead ear- MAL— Saltzman 4 run (kick blocked), 9:24 Friend: SEPTEMBER 9 learned would be their Third quarter thought it would be a ly in the fourth quarter opponent just eight days MAL—Thomas 45 run (run failed), 9:19 Nebraska City: SEPTEMBER 17 physical game. when he caught a five- Fourth quarter prior to kickoff, Malcolm MAL—Frank 5 pass from Saltzman (Zoucha “You never know how yard Saltzman toss. rolled to a 28-8 victory kick), 8:23 a team will respond to Saltzman finished the MAL—Christensen 2 run (Christensen kick), over Fairbury Aug. 28. 5:50 that early in the season.” night connecting on sev- The Clippers’ opening FAIR‚ Robertson 4 run (Konetski kick), 0:54 The Clippers got on en of 18 pass attempts. Team totals night foe was sched- the board late in the first “Malcolm sees the MAL FAIR uled to be Milford. First downs 13 5 The Eagles had to shut quarter with a safety. field well and throws a Carries-yards 40-246 35-136 After the teams traded nice ball,” Amen said. Comp.-att.-int. 7-18-0 1-8-3 things down because of Passing yards 57 2 COVID-19, forcing Mal- turnovers, the Malcolm “His numbers could Fumbles-lost 1-1 2-2 defense tackled Fair- have been better, but we Penalties-yards 3-25 5-55 colm athletic director Individual stats Dallas Sweet to get on bury’s Joshua Robertson had some unfortunate RUSHING—Thomas 19-121, Zoucha 15-100, in the end zone following drops. Christensen 3-14, Saltzman 3-0 the phone and find a new PASSING—Saltzman 7-18-0 57 yards, 1 TD. opponent. a bobbled snap. “That being said, RECEIVING—D. Walters 2-19, Sizemore 1-15, “Fairbury lost their “That was big,” Amen we also had some guys Zoucha 2-10, Dunse 1-9, Frank 1-4, TD. opening night opponent said. “We had just fum- make some pretty im- for the same reason,” bled in the red zone and pressive catches when Sweet said. “They were could’ve hung our heads, they took big hits com- supposed to play at home but our guys responded.” ing across the middle.” that night but were gra- Following the free Frank’s biggest con- cious enough to come to kick, the Clippers tribution of the night our place since we had a marched down the field came on the defensive big celebration planned.” on a nine-play, 75-yard side of the ball as the The Malcolm Boost- drive that culminated sophomore had a pair ers took time during in a Malcolm Saltzman of interceptions. He pre-game and halftime four-yard touchdown returned his second to honor Jack Tarr. The run. The Clippers led 8-0 pick 35 yards to set up former athletic director at the half. the Clippers’ final score retired at the end of the Malcolm opened the of the night, a two-yard 2019-20 school year after second half with the ball run by Lucas Chris- a 42-year career at the and wasted little time tensen. school. He served as putting it in the end The Clippers (1-0) hit athletic director for over zone. Katon Thomas got the road Friday to face 30 years. loose on 45-yard run that No. 7 Yutan (0-1). On the field, the increased the Clippers’ “They’re a tough Clippers did their part lead to 14-0. draw,” Amen said. to make the celebration Thomas finished the “They will attack us special as they racked night with 121 yards with their running game up more than 300 yards rushing while Gavin and force us to try to

DOUG CARROLL/SCI Katon Thomas of Malcolm turns the corner for a big gain against Fairbury Aug. 28. SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 SPORTS 15 Clippers fall to Class A schools Eagles, Broncos by Heath Kramer run warm-up meet Seward County Independent by Stephanie Croston Take a look at the [email protected] Malcolm softball sched- ule and you find some Runners from Milford, Centennial, York and stout competition. In ad- McCool Junction got in a practice race Aug. dition to several games 27 at McCool Junction, running 3 kilometers against ranked teams instead of the usual 5K. from Class C, the Clip- Centennial sophomore Madison Branden- pers have more than 10 burgh placed eighth, cutting about 50 seconds games scheduled against off her time from last year, Coach Rob Johansen teams from Class B said. and at least two against Milford senior Abbie McGuire placed second Class A competition. and looked awesome, Coach Michele Kontor Malcolm split against said. Madelyn Mullet was sixth and Alayna Class A opponents in the Piening seventh. Aug. 29 Lincoln Public Runners are still battling for the fourth spot, Schools Classic held at which is alternating between Rachel Shively the Doris Bair Complex. and Eliza McGuire, Kontor said. The Clippers opened In the boys’ race, Elliott Reitz, Carter Roth with a 10-2 run-rule win and Maddox Baack of Milford went 1-2-3, with over Lincoln Northeast. Hudson Mullet finishing sixth. Kontor said the Back-to-back doubles boys’ team has big goals for the season and is from Abby Cantrell and focused. Clinton Turnbull of Centennial placed 10th, Mikayla DeBaets got DOUG CARROLL/SCI Malcolm on the board Malcolm second baseman Riley McCall ranges far to her left to corral a Wilber-Clatonia improving his time by a minute from last year, with Garrison Schernikau running in his first in the second inning ground ball before throwing the runner out. Malcolm won the game 15-2. high school race. before the Clippers blew DeBaets . . 2 . 0 . 0 . 0 . . . “Having only 3 runners this year has made things open with six “I think Abbi was colm to a quick 15-2 win. Dostal . . 1. 0. 0. 0. . . practices. a little different. We really need meets runs in the fourth. Cora missing her spots just a Babb had the hottest Brown . . 1. 0. 0. 0. . . . Holliday . . 1 . 0 . 0 . 0 . . . to help us improve,” Johansen said. “Runners Schweitzer led off with bit,” Meyer said. “Gretna bat as she went 3-for-4 Totals ...... 15 2 3 2 need to have a lot of motivation to work hard a double before Riley is well coached and they with a pair of doubles 2B—Schweitzer . HBP—Dostal, Brown . SB—Babb . each day in practices when they are running McCall, Kiana Dostal swing with a purpose. and four runs batted in. MALCOLM IP R(ER) BB K against themselves and a stopwatch.. Seeing and Jaiden Helms all Good hitters take advan- Cantrell hit two doubles Arroyo (L 4-1) . . . . 2. .0 9 (9) 1 0 tage.” and drove in three runs. Brown ...... 1 . .1 3 (2) 0 2 other athletes to compete against will help us. singled. Cantrell record- Lucky for me, I have three runners that thrive The Clippers showed The No. 6 Clippers Malcolm 10, Lincoln Northeast 2 ed her second double of on competition.” the game in the fourth a little more life in the (6-2) host Southern/ Malcolm 010 63 12 Diller-Odell in their LNE 020 00 2 Milford’s first official competition is Thurs- inning. final game of the day as Malcolm ab r h rbi they lost 8-4 to an un- Tuesday home opener Helms, J ...... 3 1 1 0 day, Sept. 3, at the Charlie Thorell Invitational Schweitzer led off a Babb . . .3 .0 . 0 .0 . . in. . Seward. The Eagles are scheduled to run at beaten Hastings squad. before traveling to No. 5 Schweitzer, C ...... 3 2 2 1 three-run sixth inning Minden Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. That’s a The Tigers jumped Milford (3-2) Thursday, Virus ...... 2 0 0 0 with a laser beam solo Kirkpatrick ...... 0 1 0 0 varsity-only meet, Kontor said. out to a 4-0 lead before Sept. 3. McCall ...... 2 2 1 1 home run over the cen- Centennial is scheduled to run at Schuyler terfield fence. doubles from Alanea “This week we plan to Cantrell ...... 3 2 3 1 take care of our business DeBaets . . 1 . 0 . 1 . 1 . . . Thursday, Sept. 3, with their next meet the Mil- Abbi Arroyo held the Babb and Alyssa Fortik Lewis ...... 1 1 0 0 in a loud way,” Meyer Dostal . . 3. 1. 2. 4. . . ford. Invite Thursday, Sept. 10. Rockets to just two hits made it a one-run game Holliday . . 2 . 0 . 0 . 0 . . . said. “It’s time to show in the six-inning contest. in the third inning. Brown ...... 1 0 0 0 McCool Junction Quad (3K) Totals ...... 24 10 10 8 everyone we’re a team to Girls’ results—Abbie McGuire, Milford, 12:32, second; Madelyn Mullet, Milford, 13:18 .8, Hastings pulled away 2B—Cantrell 2, DeBaets, Schweitzer . HR— “Abbi’s strength is her sixth; Alayna Piening, Milford, 13:24 .7, seventh; Madison Brandenburgh, Centennial, 13:25 .7, watch out for.” Schweitzer . SB—Cantrell, Helms, McCall . ability to change speeds with three runs in the eighth; Rachel Shively, Milford, 14:17, 11th; Victoria Mink, Milford, 14:30, 13th; Rebecca Freeman, MALCOLM IP R(ER) BB K and locate,” Malcolm top of the sixth. The Milford, 15:55, 18th LPS Classic Arroyo (W 4-0) . . . .5 . .0 2 (2) 1 1 Boys’ results—Elliott Reitz, Milford, 10:32 .9, first; Carter Roth, Milford, 10:37, second; head coach Travis game ended after six in- Hastings 8, Malcolm 4 Maddox Baack, Milford, 10:37 .8, third; Hudson Mullet, 10:44 .4, sixth; Clinton Turnbull, Centennial, Meyer said. “She doesn’t nings due to time limit. Hastings 220 103 8 Malcolm 15, Wilber-Clatonia 2 11:00 .7, 10th; Landon Lautzenhiser, Milford, 11:19 .5, 13th; Ben Copley, Milford, 11:28 .3, 14th; Malcolm 003 010 4 Malcolm 1(10)0 4 15 Isaac Hollist, Milford, 11:36 .9, 16th; Collin Piening, Milford, 11:38 .2, 17th; Rollin Roth, Milford, get a lot of strikeouts, “We still have some Malcolm ab r h rbi W-C 000 2 2 12:06 .4, 21st; Dan Kolb, Milford, 12:18 .2, 22nd; Garrison Schernikau, Centennial, 12:29 .6, 24th; but she gets a lot of bad learning to do as a squad Babb . . . 3 . 2 . 2 . 1. . Malcolm. . ab r h rbi Logan Hershberger, Milford, 13:37 .9, 28th; Dylan McDonald, Milford, 13:47 .1, 29th; Joey Kenning, Cantrell ...... 3 0 1 1 Helms, J ...... 0 2 0 0 Milford, 14:59 .6, 32nd contact.” as these games expose Fortik ...... 2 0 1 2 Lewis ...... 0 1 0 1 Schweitzer, C ...... 3 0 0 0 Babb . . .4 .1 . 3 .4 . . . . The tables were some things,” Meyer Helms, J ...... 3 0 0 0 Fortik ...... 3 1 1 0 turned on the Clippers said. “You have to finish DeBaets . . 3 . 0 . 0 . 0 . . Helms, . A ...... 0 0 0 1 McCall ...... 3 0 0 0 Virus ...... 1 1 0 0 in game two as Gretna innings just like you do Dostal . . 1. 1. 0. 0. . Kirkpatrick...... 1 0 0 1 pounded the ball in a games. Helms, A ...... 2 1 1 0 Schweitzer ...... 2 1 0 0 Totals ...... 23 4 5 4 Kouma ...... 1 0 0 0 AREAREA LEADERSEADERS 12-2 rout to hand Mal- “I loved their effort. 2B—Fortik, Babb . HBP—Fortik . SB—Babb . McCall ...... 2 3 0 1 colm its first loss of the We came back twice MALCOLM IP R(ER) BB K Maddox ...... 1 0 0 0 Brown (L 2-1) . . . . 6. .0 8 (6) 2 0 Cantrell ...... 2 1 2 3 Seward • Milford • Centennial • Malcolm season. against Hastings and Holliday ...... 1 0 0 0 Faith Mills did the showed no quit.” Gretna 12, Malcolm 2 DeBaets . . 3 . 2 . 2 . 1 . . . Hits - single game Stolen bases Malcolm 101 0 2 Dostal . . 3. 2. 2. 1. . .3 – Grace. Hamling, Hannah Benedict, 4 – Kelly Bousquet, Mil most damage with four The Clippers opened Gretna 092 1 12 Totals ...... 24 15 10 13 Jordyn Collins, SHS; Jordyn Virus, 3 – Coral Collins, SHS; Savannah runs batted in on three the week with an Aug. 24 Malcolm ab r h rbi 2B—Cantrell 2, Babb 2, DeBaets . 3B––Fortik . Alyssa Fortik, Abby Cantrell, Horne, CHS Helms, J ...... 2 0 0 0 HBP—Lewis, Kirkpatrick . SB—Dostal, J . Helms, Alanea Babb, Mal; Rylee Menze, Virus . home runs. The Class A road win at Wilber-Cla- Babb . . .2 .2 . 2 .0 . . . . Daylee Dey, Halley Heidtbrink, Hits - season MALCOLM IP R(ER) BB K Dragons had 12 hits in tonia. A 10-run second Schwetizer, C ...... 2 0 1 1 Maddie Avery, CHS 13 – Grace Hamling, SHS; Alanea Cantrell ...... 2 0 0 1 Brown (W 2-0) . . . .2 . .1 0 (0) 0 3 the four-inning game. inning propelled Mal- McCall ...... 2 0 0 0 Arroyo ...... 1 .2 2 (0) 5 4 Babb, Mal RBI - single game 12 – Hannah Benedict, SHS 4 – Claire Geidel, Grace Hamling, SHS; 10 – Sydney Parra, Claire Geidel, Kiana Dostal, Alanea Babb, Mal Jordyn Collins, SHS 3 – Six with Batting average (at least 10ABs) Doubles Grace Hamling, SHS, .650 5 – Lauryn Parra, SHS Alanea Babb, Mal, .543 CHS ends third at Minden Invite 4 – Daylee Dey, CHS; Alanea Babb, Jordyn Collins, SHS, .500 Mal by Stephanie Croston they can handle more weekend off. 15 . Strikeouts - single game [email protected] DIGS—Prochaska 5, Hirschfeld 2, Stuhr 1, Triples 11 – Sydney Parra, SHS than you think,” she “It’s fun to be back at Green 7, Opfer 3, Naber 6 . Total 24 . 2 – Grace Hamling, SHS 8 – Myranda Schildt, Mil said. it,” Anstine said. 5 – Abbi Arroyo, Mal At last, the Centenni- Game two was the Centennial 2, Lincoln Christian 0 Home runs CHS 25 25 4 – Claire Geidel, SHS Strikeouts - season al volleyball team was Centennial 2, Blue Hill 0 team’s only loss of the LCHS 19 20 2 – Alyssa Fortik, Mal; Grace Hamling, 51 – Sydney Parra, SHS CHS 25 25 ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)— able to step on the court Lauryn Parra, SHS 20 – Myranda Schildt, Mil day, a 25-22, 25-19 set- BHHS 17 16 Hirschfeld 25-27-14, Booth 3-3-1, Stuhr 16-19-6, 16 – Abbi Arroyo, Mal to compete, Coach Alex back to Thayer Central. ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Kate Opfer 7-7-3, Naber 8-11-2, Rathjen 3-4-1 . Totals Anstine said. Hirschfeld 22-24-13, Gracie Booth 2-2, Jaycee 62-71-27 . The Titans didn’t make Stuhr 13-15-6, Jaci Opfer 3-5-3, Karly Naber 8-9-3, BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Stuhr 0-2, Opfer The Broncos had a many mistakes, Anstine Kiley Rathjen 6-10-3 . Totals 54-65-28 . 0-3, Rathjen 0-1 . Totals 0-4 . different offseason with BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Hirschfeld 0-1, SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Prochaska said, but the Broncos Stuhr 1-0, Rathjen 0-1 . Totals 1-2 . 1-2, Hirschfeld 4-5, Booth 8-8, Stuhr 10-11-3, Op- COVID-19 restrictions, went toe to toe with SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Lexus fer 8-10, Naber 11-11, Rathjen 2-2 . Toals 44-49-3 . Looking for work in but Anstine said the them. Prochaska 5-7-2, Hirschfeld 3-6, Stuhr 9-9, Krislyn SETS (good-attempts-assists)—Prochaska girls attended weight Green 5-6, Opfer 9-10-1, Naber 6-6-1 . Totals 37- 1-3-1, Hirschfeld 5-5-1, Booth 1-1-1, Stuhr 1-1-1, Nebraska? Eleven service er- 44-4 . Opfer 51-51-21, Naber 2-2, Rathjen 2-2 . Totals Visit www.NEHires.com for more room sessions, open rors led to Centennial’s SETS (good-attempts-assists)—Prochaska 63-65-25 . gyms and other work- 1-1, Hirschfeld 6-6, Booth 1-1-1, Stuhr 1-1, Green DIGS—Prochaska 4, Hirschfeld 12, Booth 4, job postings. Search by region of downfall in that match, 2-2, Opfer 52-52-25, Naber 2-2-1, Rathjen 2-2-1 . Samara Ruether 2, Stuhr 2, Opfer 8, Naber 5 . Total NEHires.com the state, job category, keyword. outs. Totals 67-67-28 . 37 . Your online source for the coach said. DIGS—Prochaska 5, Hirschfeld 10, Booth You can also link to individual “It’s already helped,” Nebraska jobs, The team didn’t have 1, Stuhr 3, Green 7, Opfer 10, Naber 7, Rathjen 1 . Centennial 2, Ainsworth 0 newspapers’ online job postings she said. Total 44 . owned and operated much time to dwell on CHS 25 25 from NEHires.com. The Broncos opened AHS 21 21 by Nebraska’s the loss before taking Thayer Central 2, Centennial 0 ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)— newspapers. See what Nebraska the season at the Minden the court against Lin- TCHS 25 25 Hirschfeld 21-29-8, Booth 3-5, Stuhr 15-15-8, employers have to offer! Invitational Aug. 29 and CHS 22 19 Opfer 6-7, Naber 11-12-1, Rathjen 10-12-5 . Totals coln Christian. The ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)— 66-80-22 . went 3-1 on the day for Broncos downed the Hirschfeld 17-24-10, Booth 3-4, Stuhr 8-13-3, BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Stuhr 0-1, Opfer third place, the best CHS Opfer 9-9-1, Naber 8-10-2, Rathjen 3-4 . Totals 0-1, Naber 0-1, Rathjen 0-1 . Totals 0-4 . Crusaders 25-19, 25-20. 48-64-16 . SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Prochaska team has ever done in “We came out guns BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Hirschfeld 0-1, 0-1, Hirschfeld 9-10, Booth 8-8, Stuhr 4-6-3, Opfer Anstine’s seven years Stuhr 2-0, Opfer 0-1, Rathjen 1-0 . Totals 3-2 . 10-12-1, Naber 6-6, Rathjen 6-6 . Totals 43-49-4 . blazing,” Anstine said. SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Hirschfeld SETS (good-attempts-assists)—Prochaska with the program. “I think it was our best 4-5, Stuhr 2-3, Green 5-7-1, Opfer 8-11-2, Naber 7-7, Hirschfeld 3-3, Booth 2-2-1, Opfer 60-60-20, The day started with 11-11-3, Rathjen 2-5 . Totals 32-42-6 . Naber 3-3, Rathjen 1-1 . Totals 76-76-21 . match of the day.” SETS (good-attempts-assists)—Prochaska DIGS—Prochaska 12, Hirschfeld 4, Booth 2, a 25-17, 25-16 win over The tournament fin- 3-3-1, Hirschfeld 3-3, Stuhr 1-1, Green 2-2, Opfer Green 3, Opfer 11, Naber 9, Rathjen 1 . Total 42 . Blue Hill. ished against Ainsworth 49-49-13, Naber 4-4-1, Rathjen 1-1 . Totals 63-63- “Usually mornings for third place, and are not our cup of tea,” CHS won 25-21, 25-21. Anstine said. “They Ainsworth is a scrappy T T were so excited to have team, but Anstine could racracTorsTors and reasures a chance to play, they tell it was the fourth came out ready to go.” match of the day for the TTractorractor ShowShow & FleaFlea MarketMarket With injuries and Broncos. other obligations, the “It was not pretty, but BBothoth DaysDays 50t50thh NEW Showroom Items! Broncos haven’t had all a win’s a win,” she said. 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Kiley Fairbury.com see what they need to 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Music by “Down Home” & dkcows.com Vinyl Fence • Composite Decking Rathjen has moved from improve on. Antique Tractor Pull 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. And much more! setter to middle hitter “We will only get bet- Contest Church Service, 1:00 p.m. Steele City and has handled the ter from now,” she said. 1 p.m. - School Tractor Parade, 3 p.m. transition well, Anstine Antique Stock Tractor Flea Market 3269 Progressive Ave. • Seward Centennial (3-1) is Pull-to follow antique pull said. She’s been a good scheduled to host Cen- EVENTS BOTH DAYS 402-643-4977 leader for the team, as tral City Sept. 1 and Blacksmith Demonstrations, well. Old Farm Machinery Show, Historical Buildings Hours: M–F 7:30–5; Sat. 7:30–12 visit Milford Thursday, DHM guidelines apply. “I’m so impressed – Sept. 3. The team has the 16 SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 Volleyball goes 2-1 over first weekend of season by Stephanie Croston ball team looks much first weekend, the Jays Nebraska City. Seward opened No. 3 in Class B. Seward [email protected] different this year. With went 2-1 at the Platts- “We are a work in against Raymond Cen- played well in the first just three experienced mouth Invitational, progress,” Coach Tom tral and won 25-18, 25-17. set, Pallas said. Ringler Seward High’s volley- athletes able to play the which was played at Pallas said. Anna Hughes notched finished the match with seven kills and four ace five kills and eight digs. serves. Abbey Ringler Hughes had three kills recorded five kills and and Hibbert 10 assists. eight blocks. “I thought we played Football opener goes Seward’s way Against Nebraska better as the day went by Stephanie Croston pass in the second quar- spot they play. Third quarter City, the Jays won 18-25, along,” Pallas said. [email protected] SHS—Novacek 3-yard run (pass failed) 25-12, 25-22. Pallas said The Jays (2-1) are ter. “We need to get better SHS—Novacek 7-yard run (Hammond kick) Novacek scored twice at everything,” he said. Team totals unforced errors hurt scheduled to play a tri- Coach Jamie Opfer SHS LHS SHS in the first game, angular at Adams Cen- in the third quarter to SHS is slated to host First downs 17 12 saw great effort from the push the lead to 26-7. He Omaha Gross Friday, Carries-yards 26-64 28-60 but the team responded tral Sept. 1 and travel Seward football team Comp.-att.-int. 21-34-1 13-26-2 well in the second. to Lakeview Thursday, finished with 40 yards Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. The Passing yards 219 128 Aug. 28. The Bluejays on 13 carries. Cougars are a team the Punts-avg. 5-36.8 6-28.33 Ellie Sagehorn served Sept. 3. made the trip to Lex- Return yards 68 NA three aces, Desirae Hib- “We need to control Sukup completed 21 of Jays haven’t played, the Fumbles-lost 1-0 1-1 ington and topped the 34 passes for 219 yards in coach said. They like to Penalties-yards 10-102 6-47 bert put up 30 assists, our side of the net and Minutemen 26-7. SHS individual stats and Ringler notched 13 cut down on unforced his second career varsi- spread the offense and RUSHING—Cameron Schrad 2-5, Novacek “I’m happy with the ty start. Nathan Pence run a variety of defens- 13-40, Sukup 4-6, Kalen Knott 1-3, Trevor Roth kills, with Hughes add- errors,” Pallas said. “We win,” Opfer said. “The 6-10. ing nine. need to figure out roles. was his favorite receiver, es. PASSING—Sukup 21-34-1 219. kids have worked so catching seven passes Friday night is also RECEIVING—Duncan 3-61, Novacek 4-23, The day ended with We’ll get better as the long and so hard for the for 53 yards. senior night and home- Bryce Piskorski 4-59, Ruth 3-23, Nathan Pence a 25-16, 25-12 loss to season goes along.” opportunity. I’m happy 7-53. “Gavin threw the ball coming for SHS. TACKLES—Mason Bisbee 2a; Zac Tonniges Norris, a team ranked they got the opportunity well and managed the 1a; Schrad 2u; Novacek 3u, 7a; Piskorski 2u, 3a; Sukup 1u; Eli Heser 1u; Knott 1u, 3a; Nolan Hill to display their talents.” Seward 26, Lexington 7 game well,” Opfer said. 2u, 2a; Ruth 6a; Micah Hackbart 1a; Malachi SHS 7 6 6 7 26 The Jays scored first Lyon 1u, 1a; Isaac Spotanski 1a; Hammond 2u; Moving forward, he LHS 0 7 0 0 7 Jackson Anderson 2u, 2a; Jackson Hemphill 1u; AJ on an 8-yard run by First quarter said, the team will focus Frazy 1u; Issac Franklin 1u, 5a; Trey Dickey 4u, 4a; SHS—Hunter Novacek 8-yard run (Parker Hunter Novacek in the Tayden Vandenberg 2a; Dustin Hurley 2a; Ethan on becoming the mas- Hammond kick) Woolard 1a; Luke Wegman 1u, 3a; Pence 2a. first quarter. Gavin Suk- Second quarter ters of their positions, TURNOVERS—Interceptions: Piskorski, SHS—Gavin Sukup 32-yard pass to Boone up found Boone Duncan Franklin. Fumble recoveries: Ruth. learning all the details Duncan (kick failed) for a 32-yard touchdown and intricacies of the LHS—22-yard pass (kick good) O’er the land of the free

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