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BRADY OLTMANS/SCI Members of a Zumba Gold class, instructed by Allegra Koehler, move in sync with the music playing during a class at Plum Creek Park.

BRADY OLTMANS/SCI (From left) Dwight Isringhausen, Joe Snodgrass, Nick Orscheln, Riley Kabasky and Evan Crouch stand during the groundbreaking event outside the location of the future Orscheln Feel the beat Farm and Home on Sept. 10. Zumba Gold Same Farm, new Home class enjoys Official groundbreaking ceremony for Seward’s latest outdoor Orscheln location draws corporate, district attendees experience by Brady Oltmans by Brady Oltmans construction team, time to put togeth- [email protected] [email protected] er a second design for the store that increased space from the original The final attendees Speaking to a small crowd gath- location by 25%. lay their water bottles ered in front of a massive mud patch “It’s time to showcase what we and towels onto the filled with standing water, Nick want to be to your community,” fringes of the heav- Orscheln and other representatives Orscheln said. ily-used blacktop at BRADY OLTMANS/SCI from Orscheln Farm and Home ex- Matt Cook, the project manager, Plum Creek Park. Allegra Koehler, Zumba instructor, leads a class at Plum pressed their excitement for the new said there was ample designing on They’re all ladies Creek Park. location of Seward’s Orscheln store the project. This store will be one this time, all mid- behind them. of Orscheln’s first to use the second dle-aged or older. then we’ll gain some ly-August mid-morning others.” sun. Even during the groundbreaking store-design prototype. The second They’re a small com- Conscience of social They continue ceremony just north of Walmart on prototype is an interior layout design munity, familiar faces Sept. 10, done after excavation on the by less than a dozen distancing and health to move in unison different than other Orscheln stores. directives, the group’s plot already began, Orscheln couldn’t that see each other four to different tempos The location will not have its own continuing to adapt in and styles, as well as escape the water that frequented its mornings per week. dedicated turn off of Highway 15, so order to maintain this another Elvis song, original Seward location. And at the front of the customers will have to turn into the one 45-minute block before hand weights get Corporate, district and store repre- Walmart lot in order to access the group is their certified instructor they take of life where they can introduced. They’re not sentatives from Orscheln explained Orscheln parking lot. get a workout, stretch, cues from. required, just welcome how the new location came to frui- Dwight Isringhausen, Orscheln be outside, see their Allegra Koehler for those who want to tion. Regional Director of Operations, said friends and learn some places her towel and implement them for the The company determined the store the Seward location will be larger potential dance moves. small bluetooth speak- final few songs. needed to move from its original lo- than the Crete location that just The first song plays er beside each other on Koehler guides those cation, in a floodplain along Highway through Koehler’s min- opened earlier in the summer. The the asphalt. She smiles with weights into mim- iature blue speaker and 15 just south of South Street. Nick additional space will largely be dedi- while explaining this icking fiddle playing Orscheln said the corporate office cated to sporting goods. the group starts with a during multi-minute certain workout may salsa-style beat to help had eyes on a location further south, Current Seward store manager be less intense than movements set to “The and then ultimately decided to buy a Evan Crouch, who also stood next to them stretch. Koehler’s Devil Went Down To others because she gave trusty playlist has been tract of land in June in the Walmart a shovel during the groundbreaking, blood the previous day. Georgia.” She in- subdivision. That gave the company, said he’s looking forward to opening actively selected to re- structs the group to She then preceded to flect the warm-up and as well as its contracted design and the location. ride her bicycle home, break apart from two cool-down movements. lines and form a cir- she admits to moans This is a Zumba Gold and bewilderment from cle. Those with hand class so it’s low impact weights lay down their the group. As usual, on participants, a work- “fiddles” just as the Koehler rode her bike out for all ages. character “Johnny” in FCHD confirms 3rd COVID to this morning’s class. The group breaks the song does, and they Koehler cues music into a swing dance to a move together in the from her phone to the version of Elvis Pres- circle until the song speaker below. The ley’s “Jailhouse Rock.” death in Seward County nine in attendance Separated into two ends. watch her for guidance. rows, they move in har- Their last song plays Four Corners Health It’s time to Zumba. slow so the group can Department confirmed mony at Koehler’s lead. In a different time, Hands stretch out and stretch. It’s the final 13 new cases of the novel the group meets at hips sway into pivots. cool down. Upon com- coronavirus from Sept. Snap Fitness for class, Out of the first water pletion, Koehler thanks 5-11, bringing the coun- where Koehler says break they return the group, everyone ty’s total to 206 since the they’ll likely return shorter on breath but shares their goodbyes start of the pandemic. Of when the temperature ready for more. and a few jokes about those 206, 114 have so far drops. She’s thank- “We’ll do something their movements from recovered. ful for Snap Fitness’ slower here,” Koe- the preceding 45 min- In its Sept. 11 update flexibility to allow the hler says as the light utes. Some get in vehi- cles, some hop on their Four Corners confirmed Zumba Gold class to plucking of an acoustic relocate at Plum Creek bikes and others simply a third COVID-related guitar starts a Spanish Park or even the fair- song. walk away from the death in Seward Coun- COURTESY PHOTO grounds in the time of blacktop and towards The latest risk dial, updated by Four Corners Health Dis- The beat starts pick- ty. The person was social distancing. The the rest of their days. trict every Friday morning. Seward County’s dial dropped ing up and their move- described as a woman group’s never had a ments move quicker. A It’s a small commu- to 1.81 for the week ending Sept. 11 from the borderline in her 80s who had been dense population, just a few ladies, including nity that, for even just 2.00 a week prior. hospitalized and had consistent dozen or so. Koehler, chuckle. This 45 minutes, exist in a underlying health condi- ing there were three Seward County con- “We lose some to isn’t their idea of “slow- time capsule. A piece of tions. COVID-related deaths firmed three new cases Arizona and Hawaii in er.” pre-pandemic life they There was also a throughout the week, on Sept. 7, another three the winter,” Koehler A cooling breeze continue despite the death in York County doubling the district’s on Sept. 9 and five on says. “And we miss blows in to give re- global circumstances reported Sept. 11, mean- total to six. Sept. 11. those lucky few, but prieve from an ear- surrounding them. DON’T FORGET: PA C ‘N’ SAVE DISCOUNT GROCERY We Are Local. We Are Family. 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Ex- Bohling and Toumani nity College is offering from what they eat,” citement, new signs, an McCain came to Seward, specialized trainings Bohling said. “We’ve attractive to-go cup and at least in some respects, for employees and stu- done free workouts in word of mouth have all to seize a better life. dents to recognize the the past that are camp contributed to an influx They purchased the signs of someone con- style, but our main focus of curious customers space at 601 Jackson templating suicide as is nutrition. We’ll do in the business’ open- Ave. and, despite the online challenges to give an effort going through ing weeks. And those onset of a pandemic, people support and then September, Suicide customers have helped worked on expanding we’ll also teach shake Awareness Month. the staff at Ignite feel at their nutrition reach making so they can kind SCC is hosting home. to Seward. The two of follow a nutrition Question Persuade formally opened Ignite program.” “The way people wave Refer (QPR) trainings Nutrition on Aug. 31 and The unfamiliarity of at you and are so friend- throughout September have enjoyed building Seward and its commu- ly, the way they go out every Friday via Zoom their customer base ever nity members, especial- of their way to help you chats. Participants since. ly in a pandemic, didn’t with anything,” McCain learn to recognize “We were wondering cause as many issues said, “it’s a different en- the signs of distress BRADY OLTMANS/SCI what it was going to be as the two anticipated. vironment than you’re in others and how to A positive-message sign outside Nebraska Hall on the like here as opposed to They’ve enjoyed the wel- used to.” help. Employees can Southeast Community College Campus in Milford leans what it was in Lincoln,” coming nature of each “Word of mouth just earn one hour of safety in adverse weather on Sept. 9. SCC recently announced it Bohling said. “We kept customer. spreads,” Bohling added. credit. would provide online courses to train students and staff an open mind to see In Lincoln they expe- “People have been re- “Suicide and men- how to identify signs of suicidal contemplation. what people were com- rienced issues with set- ceiving us well.” tal health topics still ic and the resulting tion to a resource can fortable with. We were face stigma, and it is stress. greatly decrease the just ready to go on the imperative that we “In recent months, likelihood that a person fly if we needed to.” all strive to talk more the rates of suicide, contemplates suicide.” “People are really about these things so psychiatric hospitaliza- Jantzen said that receptive to us,” McCain those who can relate tion and overall dis- suicide is the sec- said. know there is help, tress have increased,” ond-leading cause of As a nutrition-based and not to feel uncom- Jantzen said. “Physical death among those ages business, Ignite’s goal fortable treating these distancing has affected 10-34. centers around helping symptoms,” Kalika individuals’ ability to Those in need can customers consume Jantzen, director of the cope at times and has call the National Sui- more nutritious goods. Counseling Assistance led to increased isola- cide Prevention Life- They sell shakes and Program for Students tion for some. Any offer line at 800-273-8255 or teas packed with bene- at SCC, said in a state- of hope and connec- text 741-741. ficial elements. Then, ment. through building rela- Jantzen said those tionships with custom- BRADY OLTMANS/SCI sessions are important, Janee Bianco ers, Bohling said they’ll Andria Bohling (left) and Toumani McCain stand behind maybe more so because is announcing eventually share weight- the counter at the new Ignite Nutrition location downtown. of the ongoing pandem- she will be taking appointments loss or fitness goals. Ignite held soft openings before holding its grand opening at Studio 10 Salon in Seward, That’s where a possible on Aug. 29. starting Tuesday, Sept. 15th. Rivoli Theatre She can be reached at MOVIE LISTINGS CU welcomes 375 new undergrads Sept. 18, 19 & 20 1-402-641-2479. She has worked at J.C. Concordia University announced In addition, the university serves Sonic the Hedgehog PG Penney the arrival of 375 new undergraduate 1,182 full-time and part-time adult 99 mins. students as of Aug. 26, leading to a learners registered for classes as of Fri, Sat & Sun: 7:15 p.m. Salon for full-time undergraduate enrollment Aug. 26. This includes 849 students PG-13 the last 16 of 1,192 on the Seward campus. who were previously enrolled at Con- Tenet 150 mins. The 375 new students enrolling at cordia University-Portland. — Final week! — years as a Concordia for the 2020-21 academic “Despite all of the unknowns in Fri, Sat & Sun: 6:45 p.m. full-service year is an increase of 36 students our society as our 127th academic from the previous year. year approached, our entire faculty Movie Place Rental Hours stylist. She “This increase in our new student and staff have worked tirelessly to Friday: 1–8 p.m. looks forward population tells us that students and care for each of our students, and Saturday: 3–8 p.m. their families around the country are with our increase in enrollment, we to serving seeing the value in the Christ-cen- are seeing the results of everyone’s rivoliseward.com Seward tered, Lutheran higher education diligent efforts,” said the Rev. Russ they’ll receive at Concordia,” said Dr. Sommerfeld, interim president. “We and the Thank you! Gary McDaniel, vice president of en- thank God for inspiring Christ-like, surrounding rollment and marketing. “We are ex- other-centered compassion to contin- cited to welcome each of our students, ue providing our students with excel- communities. new and returning, to our supportive lent, caring faculty, updated facilities 533 Main • Seward campus community.” and impactful academic programs.” 402-643-6195

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She everything you need for your “SCCDP is excited to offer another safe gathering [email protected] created a map and encouraged drive, she said. opportunity for local Seward County residents,” SC- people to explore the area Brochures from Nebras- CDP President and CEO Jonathan Jank said. “We The idea for Little Brown themselves. ka Game and Parks provide hope this will be a fun, family-friendly alternative Box tours just came to Pat Two years ago, she said, she information on the flora and to our annual Ignite the Flight event.” Coldiron of Seward. was parked along Ridge Road fauna (plants and animals) Coldiron, proprietor of Lib- Tickets will be $10 per vehicle with a maximum erty House Bed and Breakfast, of five individuals per vehicle. Nonrefundable pre- Antiques and Gifts, has spent sale started Sept. 14 and general cash-only tickets hours researching the histo- We don’t have oceans. We don’t have mountains. But will be available at the gate on the night of the ry of Seward County. She’s event. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the movie is sched- worked with the Nebraska we have a story, and it’s epic.” uled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The event will be set at a Department of Tourism and —Pat Coldiron 65-vehicle capacity. the Seward County Visitors Grass seating will be on a first-come, first-serve Committee. basis for 10 different groups, five people in each With the pandemic, she when she got a phone call from visitors may come across. Cor- group. In order to maintain social/physical distanc- said, large groups can’t get to- a friend in France. The friend nell University contributed ing, individuals are asked to only sit among their gether currently. These tours was raving about the beautiful a bird watching list. A bingo respective party. Those interested will be directed give families an opportunity countryside she was looking card gives kids something to to park in an alternative spot. to reconnect with each other. at. do in the back seat, Coldiron Those participating are encouraged to stop at the “It gives you a moment to Coldiron had her own view. said. Rivoli Theater for snacks. stop and smell the goldenrod,” “It was golden. Everything Local businesses donated A make-up date has been set for Sept. 27, should Coldiron said with a laugh. was green and verdant,” she items like koozies, corks and inclement weather force a postponement. “Or the wild roses.” said. “There’s no comparison.” journals, all of which fit in the About 20 years ago, she The boxes, which are ap- box. discovered Ridge Road, which proximately 12 inches by eight While places like the Green runs through the Bohemian inches by two inches, contain (continued on page 9) Test Nebraska reports another glitch Another technical glitch caused results from coronavirus tests collected through Test Nebraska sites ahead of the Labor Day weekend to go unre- ported until Sept. 8. Gov. Pete Ricketts said on Sept. 9 that the error occurred on Sept. 4 and resulted in an additional wait for those anticipating results. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Ser- vices’ coronavirus dashboard registered over 7,100 tests reported on Tuesday, the largest since May 16, with 502 positives. This error comes after a late-August error from data system Qualtrics, one of the companies hired to boost testing capabilities, stopped pushing results to a second system, resulting in missed test results. Eventually the problem was fixed and near- ly a week’s worth of tests were reported Aug. 23. Milford dance studio re-opens by Brady Oltmans [email protected]

This fall is shaping to be a more difficult year of studio ownership than Allison Evans or Megan Stice expected. The two bought space in downtown Milford for a dance studio in June 2019 and opened Ele- ments Dance Concepts. BRADY OLTMANS/SCI Opening a new dance Elements Dance Creations sits alomng Milford’s First St. studio in a town of only on Aug. 27. The dance studio recently welcomed mem- 2,000 was adventurous, bers to an open house and will still house various dance they admitted, but prom- classes while maintaining social distancing and sanitary ising turnouts in multi- precautions. ple classes brought them that Evans sometimes be.” back for more. loses count trying to list Businesses strug- “It was definitely a them all. There’s ballet, gled through the initial challenge for our first tap, lyrical, contempo- pandemic months. Some year but nothing we rary and hip-hop, as well shut their doors, unable couldn’t handle,” Evans as the new adult-aged to recover from the eco- said. “If we can make it fitness classes of pound, nomic burden. Elements through this year then yoga and misfit. Those found a way through we can make it though weren’t offered last year, that and returned to any year.” and Stice and Evans are offer in-person classes Both Evans and Stice excited to make them starting the week of live in Lincoln and com- part of the curriculum. Sept. 7. And as thankful mute to Milford. While Elements also offers as the students have Lincoln studios remain a competitive team of been for the studio, Ev- closed because of to the dancers who spend ans and Stice are just as city’s new confirmed more time in the studio grateful for the students coronavirus cases, the than the girls who use two have found refuge and community. it strictly for recreation. “It’s so important for in their welcoming Conventional ballet and small-town home where our kids to have that out- hip-hop have been the let of creativity,” Evans they’ve been able to open two most popular class- said. “Social, creative. their doors for classes es for the age groups So many people are once again. offered. being stuck at home and Elements hosted an Like most educational we’re blessed to live in open house on Aug. 22 institutions, Elements a small community and to welcome returning shifted to online classes and prospective dancers. in March. Instructors to be able to offer that The open house also discovered soon after business. I have friends allowed parents to see that there was no ad- in bigger cities not able the building and listen equate substitute for to open.” to safety plans for the in-person learning. Students are expected dance classes geared “Some wouldn’t show to maintain social dis- towards young students. up to online classes,” tance while in the studio There were clothes for Evans said. “Everyone’s for upcoming classes. sale and registration excitement is back up. But being together in the packets filled with lit- It’s good for overall same room comes as a erature on precautions, health, not only mental- promising step for those masks and sanitization. ly but physically, to be involved. “Going in, we’re doing active and around others “Meg and I are real- pretty good,” Evans their age. ly grateful to have the said. “Our enrollment “I’ve become a lot community of Milford,” is down a little bit due more of the emotional Evans said. “It’s been to COVID but nothing support person through good to feel welcomed we’re worried about.” this because girls will with open arms and sup- Elements offers so tell me this is one of port our love of dance many dance style classes their favorite places to and creativity.” Page 4A OPINIONPINION September 16, 2020 Seward County Independent We asked you The past is behind, leave it there

Last week's poll question: What's helped you by Stephanie Croston I had a good weekend – got to get some [email protected] get through the six months of pandemic? rest and had some fun. Well, my week- end started out good but then some- I saw a quote the other day that thing unfortunate happened. Family: 5 really struck me. And it escalates from there until “Don’t let yesterday the world might as well have ended take up too much of with an atomic explosion. A new hobby: 0 today.” Why do we do that? Why is it so im- Will Rogers said that. portant for us to have the last word, or Lots of streaming: 3 He was a wise man. the worst story or the most miserable How often do we do existence? that, though? We dwell Why do we let yesterday rule? It’s Other: 8 on the past, rehashing not like we can change it or anything. old grievances, pick- Here’s a thought. Leave the past ing at the scabs of old Stephanie Croston behind you. Learn from whatever wounds, reliving the mistakes you made and move on. sports editor Now we want to know hurts we can’t let go of. Maybe that’s why we don’t let yes- That’s not a profitable terday stay in the past. We’re afraid way to live, you know. I’m preaching Tailgate season is here. What's your go-to chip dip? of the future. We can’t control it, after to the choir here – I spend way too all, and that is a scary thought. But much time thinking about the people then, we can’t control the past, either. Salsa who treated me badly (in my opinion), We can shape the future. We can de- coming up with countless “wish I termine which direction we’re going woulda saids” and in general wasting to go – north, south, east, west, some- Queso an otherwise beautiful day. where in between. We can choose There are still incidents in my past our outlook, whether we want to be that pop into my head periodically Guacamole positive or negative, be kind or cruel, and raise my blood pressure. They be full of love or hate. happened 25 years ago (boy, that Sure, take a look at yesterday. See Other makes me feel old), but I allow them to what you could or should have done impact me like they’d just happened differently. Use that to change today. 25 minutes ago. But don’t live there. Don’t let fear of Vote online and share the question on Facebook, then check next week's I hate to say it, but I think Agent the future, swirling in clouds of the edition of the Seward County Independent for results. Smith in “The Matrix” was right unknown, keep you from growing and when he said: “I believe that, as a becoming a better version of yourself, species, human beings define their re- one that’s closer to who God created ality through suffering and misery.” you to be. Kind of scary, no? But think about Hakuna matata. (You’re welcome Share your opinions via it. We try to out-miserable each other. for getting that stuck in your head.) letters to the editor – Letter to the editor

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Shari S. Kralik Jack A. Zimmer Gladys M. Vrana Dec. 29, 1976 – Sept. 6, 2020 June 20, 1956 – Sept. 5, 2020 Jan. 4, 1932 – Sept. 7, 2020 Shari Sue Kralik was born Dec. 29, 1976, in Jack Alan Zimmer was born June 20, 1956, in Gladys Marie Vrana, 88, died peacefully at home Seward to Bernard and Carol Marie (Hauf) Kralik Friend to Levi and Shirley (Johnson) Zimmer and surrounded by her family on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. and passed away Sept. passed away Sept. 5, 2020, She was born Jan. 4, 6, 2020, in Omaha, at in Lincoln, from injuries 1932, to Frank and Ev- the age of 43 years, 8 sustained doing what elyn (Chmelka) Makov- months and 8 days. he loved, at the age of 64 icka on a farm north of Shari grew up in years, 2 months and 16 Seward. When Gladys Seward and graduat- days. Jack grew up in the was only three years ed from Seward High Beaver Crossing area old, her mother died, School with the Class where he attended school leaving three small chil- of 1995. and graduated from Cen- dren. Gladys was raised Shari attended tennial High School with by her grandmother, college at University the Class of 1974. He then Mary Makovicka, in of Nebraska-Kearney attended the University of Bee. Gladys loved her and graduated with Nebraska-Lincoln. grandmother and all the her elementary educa- Jack returned to the older Czech residents in tion degree. She then family farm after col- the small town. went on to receive her master’s degree in Califor- lege. He joined his dad She received her first eight years of education in nia. Shari taught at Palmdale Elementary School and brother where they started Lee Zimmer and Bee, and later her grandmother bought a house in in Palmdale, California, Orlando Public Schools in Sons. Together they hauled livestock, raised cattle Seward so Gladys could have a high school educa- Orlando, Florida, and St. Mary’s Catholic School in and hogs and sold Hubbard feed. On March 6, 1981, tion, graduating from Seward High in 1950. During Lincoln. Shari enjoyed teaching and she loved the Jack was united in marriage to Debra Pankoke at this time, she became acquainted with Don Vrana, kids. She was a member of North American Mar- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Goehner, and to a high school senior in Garland, through basketball tyrs Catholic Church in Lincoln. this union, three sons were born, Jake, Justin and and volleyball. All through her high school years, Shari was preceded in death by her father, Bern Josh. In 1984, they moved to Grand Island to work they remained a couple and on June 6, 1950, they Kralik; niece, Sidney Lewis; and grandparents, with the Monfort packing plant. In 2008, Jack and were married at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Rudy and Alice Kralik and Orval and Betty Hauf. his boys started ZBI Inc. Jack was passionate about Seward. To this union, five daughters were born. Survivors cherishing her memory include her chopping silage and took pride in working with Their first home was the family farm northeast of mother, Carol Kralik, Seward; siblings, Shad Kra- his family. Jack always did things big, whether it Garland. Gladys told often of how she had to cut her lik and wife Iva, Florida, Staci Lewis and husband was family time, vacations or working. Jack was pretty fingernails and learn how to milk a cow. Mike, Seward, and Shawn Kralik and wife Anne, a people person and anyone that knew him knows From Seward, Don’s job with the Soil Conserva- West Point; nieces and nephews, Kelsie Kralik, that talking to people in person or on the phone tion Service sent them to Papillion. While there, Jackie Redl Lazek and husband Jenda, Mitchel consumed most of his day. He took much pride in Gladys worked in the courthouse for the Sarpy Kralik, Brock Lewis and wife Julia, Shelby Lewis, his grandkids, including following their activi- County assessor. After five years, the SCS sent Kolton Kralik and Konnor Kralik; and great-neph- ties, telling them stories or teaching them his best them to Syracuse, where Don and Gladys worked ews, Liam Redl Lazek and Mason Lewis. tricks, especially when it came to getting treats. He together for 40 years in the auction business. She Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 10 at St. treasured his dogs, wherever he went, they went. also served as a bookkeeper for a variety of busi- Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with graveside Jack loved playing cards and always found a way to nesses. services and interment at the Seward Cemetery. win, especially when you weren’t looking. His con- Gladys was a nurturing mom and homemaker, Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kralik tagious smile, laugh and gift to gab will be missed sewing clothes and stuffed animals for her children family for future designations. Condolences may be by everyone that knew him. and grandchildren, with whom she loved to spend left for the family at www.zabkafuneralhome.com. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and time. She had a great devotion to the Blessed Moth- one grandson, Tyson Zimmer. er, loved her flower gardens, playing the piano, Survivors cherishing his memory include his quilting and assembling puzzles. Don and Gladys wife, Debra Zimmer, Friend; sons, Jake Zimmer were avid bowlers and ping pong players in their Nola Kremer Schmidt and wife Chantal, Cordova, Justin Zimmer and wife earlier years. Gladys had a knack for being metic- June 14, 1923 – Aug. 31, 2020 Megan, Friend, and Josh Zimmer and wife Bailey, ulous in everything she did. Until very recently, Nola Kremer Schmidt was born June 14, 1923, to Friend; eight grandchildren: Savannah, Levi, Lane, she enjoyed volunteer work at the Syracuse Area John and Sarah Yeackley and went to her heavenly Gentry, Sullivan, Raylan, Wyatt and a baby on the Churches Food Pantry, Otoe County Museum of home Monday, Aug. 31, way; sister, Brenda and Doug Bruns, Waco; brother, Memories and Syracuse Area Health Auxiliary 2020, at Memorial Hospi- Mark Zimmer, Cordova, and a host of family and Thrift Store. She also served on the St. Paulinus tal in Seward at the age friends. Altar Society and was a former member of the Syra- of 97. A memorial service is planned Thursday, Oct. 15, cuse Library Board. They lived on the at Harvest Hall on the Seward County Fairgrounds. Gladys is survived by daughters, Katherine family farm southwest Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kay Bruns, Laurie Ann (Jim) Deseck, Rebecca Jo of Milford where she at- Zimmer family for future designations. Condolenc- (Doug) Antes and MaryBeth (David) McWilliams; tended Country School es may be left for the family at www.zabkafuneral- grandchildren, Amy (Tim) Frederick, Corie (Kirk) District 47. Her parents home.com. Gorton, Kristine (Andrew) Stolley, Matthew (Dan- both loved to sing, and ielle) Deseck, Jeni (Mike) Leefers, Joshua Antes, their singing was one of Tim (Carlie) Antes, Sarah (Matt) Kelly, Ethan their favorite pasttimes. (Alicia) McWilliams and Anthony (Madison) Nola learned and loved The Value of Prearranging McWilliams; 15 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Tony to sing at an early age (Elaine) Vrana, Janice (Larry) Sorge and Sondra with the assistance of Vrana; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Aunt Eva. At the age of 16, Nola lost her mother and Relieve an emotional and financial She was preceded in death by her parents; her family was forced to carry on without her. Nola burden from those you love beloved husband of 69 years, Don; infant daughter, was united in marriage to Archie Kremer and to Mary Elizabeth (born and died on Sept 7, 1968); this union, two sons were born, Darrel and Jerry. Avoid conflicts among family Express your own wishes grandmother, Mary Makovicka; son-in-law, Bob Together they lived on the family farm and later Bruns; sister, Dorothy Bye; brother, Robert Makov- moved three miles south, where Nola was a farm icka; and in-laws, Eddy and Vivian Soucek, Jerry wife and homemaker. She was also employed as a Vrana and David Gene Vrana. seamstress with Formfit Company in Crete for a HHavePublicave visitation (no family greeting - masks few years. required)ssomethingomet ish 9i a.m.ng to 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, at Fus- Have something Archie passed away in 1987, and Nola continued selman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home, 644 Park St., to live on the farm until her second marriage to intto oSyracuse. ccelebrate?eleb Ar publicate? Rosary (no family greeting to celebrate? Rudy Schmidt. Nola and Rudy resided in Goessel, - masks required) is 7 p.m. - Friday, Sept. 18, at St. Kansas, and were married for 16 years before his Paulinus Catholic Church, 476 Poplar St., Syracuse death in 2010. She moved back to Nebraska to be and Mass of Christian Burial (private - immediate Seward County Independent closer to her family in Milford and most recently familySeward members County only - masks required) is at 10 resided in Seward. She was a life-long charter a.m.Independent Saturday, Sept. 19, at the church. The Mass of member of the Beth El Community Church and en- Call us today for honest answers to your questions. Christian Burial will be live streamed on the St. joyed sewing, quilting, baking and being active in Paulinus Catholic Church Facebook page. The link her church. Nola also volunteered at the Et-Cetera NO OBLIGATION PRICE ESTIMATE is posted on the Fusselman-Allen-Harvey website. Store, both in Goessel and Seward. In lieu of flowers or plants, memorial contributions Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, are suggested to the family for later designation. Jerry and Marcy Kremer, of Seward; five grand- Volzke Condolences may be left for the family at www. children and spouses; Darrel’s children, Sean fusselmanallenharvey.com. (Stacy) and Nicole (Shaun) Kremer; and Jerry’s Funeral Home 129 S. 6th St. • Seward, NE 68434 children, Wendy Kremer, Amy (Kris) Schulz, Kelly Jeff G. Volzke Two Generations, One Family (Shawn) Stutzman; eight great-grandchildren, Cole, Director Cameryn and Raeleigh Kremer, Colby and Austin 147 Main St. • Seward, NE • volzke.com • 402-643-2515 VanDerslice, Hadyn Schulz, Grant and Carter Traffic Stutzman; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of Information taken Jr., 51, Seward, no opera- 112929 SS.. 66thth SSt.t. • SSeward,eward, NENE 6843468434 • 402-673-3676402-673-3676 other relatives and friends. from Seward County tor’s license waiverable, Nola was preceded in death by her parents; court records. $75 fine. husbands, Archie in 1987 and Rudy in 2010; her son, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4 Kyle E. Hoffman,18, Darrel in 1999; brothers, Melvin and Joe Yeackley; County court Steven A. Butler, 50, Lincoln, stop sign viola- and a sister, Erma Burkey. Aug. 31 – Sept. 4 months probation. Garland, violate load tion, $75 fine. A funeral service was Sept. 3 at Beth El Commu- Michael P. McLain, Jacob James Knabel, contents requirements, Calin R. Diamant, 21, nity Church in Milford with interment in Lincoln 31, Kearney, driving 33, Seward, DUI-alcohol $100 fine; no valid reg- Baltimore, Maryland, no Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are sug- under suspension before first offense, $500 fine, istration car/pickup/ operator’s license waiv- gested in care of the family for future designation. reinstated, $100 fine; fail nine months probation, stepvan, $25 fine; care- erable, $75 fine. Condolences may be left for the family at www. to appear or comply with revoked license 60 days less driving,129 S. $1006th Street fine; Dustan M. Friesen, lauberfh.com. citation, $100 fine. and interlock device. fail to appearSeward, orNebraska comply 35, Lincoln, speeding Anthony Stuart, 34, Nic Armstrong, 24, with citation,402-643-3676 $100 fine. 11-15 mph county/state, Omaha, DUI-alcohol, Glenwood, Iowa, possess Dewann N. McCaleb, $75 fine. first offense, $500 fine, or use drug parapherna- 34, Des Moines, Iowa, no Coulton T. McCann, nine months probation, lia, $100 fine; no opera- operator’s license waiv- 23, Topeka, Kansas, no Real estate license revoked 60 days tor’s license waiverable, erable, $75 fine. operator’s license waiv- Brent Daehling and to Corey Gray, Lot B, and interlock device. $75 fine. Ronnie L. Finkbeiner erable, $75 fine. Celebrating? Leah Daehling to Her- Administrative Replat Garrett L. Pracheil, Joseph Dean Loba- bert Doty II and Shelly of the N 20 1/3 feet of Lot 24, Crete, driving under to, 31, Waterloo, Iowa, Doty, S 40 feet of Lot 2 8 and all of Lot 9, Block suspension before rein- possess marijuana more Announce Your Special Events, Seward County Independent and all of lots 3-4, Goeh- 1, W.W. Cox's Addition, stated, $100 fine. than one pound, 90 days Anniversaries, Graduations, ner, DS $472.50. Seward, DS $423. Alexander Higgins, jail; attempt of a class 4 Spencer R. Whitney Linda K. Katherine 19, Bee, intimidation by felony, 90 days jail. Birthdays, etc in the and April L. Hilp- H. Rodewald to Brent phone call/electronic Timothy W. Herron, ert-Whitney to Ryan Daehling and Leah communication, six 31, Utica, DUI-alcohol Seward County Jacob Hudiburgh, Lot 6 Daehling, N54 feet of lots months probation. first offense, $500 fine, and the N1/2 Lot 7, Block 11-12, Block 16, Utica. DS Savannah Rose Tad- six months probation, Independent. 30, Seward. DS $310.50. $123.75. lock, 19, Grand Island, revoked license 60 days Pristine Rentals, LLC disturbing the peace, six and interlock device. 402-643-3676

129 S. 6th St. • Seward, NE 68434 • 402-643-3676 Page 6A PEOPLE September 16, 2020 Seward County Independent Birth Roettejer to turn 95 Duer to turn 85

Farr, Shane and and Fred and Lisa Farr Iva Mae Roettejer of The family of Norma Susie, a daughter Stella of Curtis. Seward is turning 95 A. Duer invites com- Marie, born July 8, Great-grandparents years old this month. munity members to 2020 at Great Plains are Stan and Ann Farr She was born Sept. 25, help her celebrate her Health Hospital in of Farnam and Tim 1925. Her family would 85th birthday with a North Platte, weighing and Mary Axthelm of like to celebrate with a card shower. seven pounds, eleven North Platte. card shower. Duer, born Sept. ounces and 20.5 inches Stella was welcomed Cards can be sent 17, 1935, is the mother long. home by siblings Sofie, to 1333 Sunrise Dr., of Scott Duer (fiance Grandparents are Stetson, Sadie and Seward, NE 68434. Rita Williamson) and Dennis and the late Lo- brother Spencer in grandmother of Kolby retta Fiala of Seward, heaven. and Kaydy. Norma Duer Birthday cards can the late Donnie Farr Iva Mae Rottejer Superior Rd., Seward, be sent to her at 2944 NE 68434. A time to remember Life is messy, but God is good

by Brad Johnson, associate pastor Hillcrest Church, Seward Pastor’s column Today, I am departing from my normal style of column-writing. I weh?” And the answer in reply must am drawn to a particular Old Testa- be, “None!” None is greater than the ment Bible text, which was penned Lord! about 600 years before the birth of A second question comes quickly Christ. The “OT” is not often the to mind, “God, why have you let destination of the casual reader; but all this happen?” If it is not in your I drew great encouragement from it mind, it was certainly in the mind this week. of the original audience. God had The recipients of Isaiah’s letter pledged to be the defender of His were Hebrews who lived in the Holy people. His pledge was not without Land, some 600 years before the instruction, nor was it without a birth of Christ. They were no strang- promise to discipline them when ers to war, atrocity, death and loss. they failed. The living God prom- Their first king was crowned in ised to be Savior to the Hebrews; in 1052 B.C.; the nation was united and Isaiah 45.17 we read, “But Israel is enjoyed a great deal of prosperity. saved by the Lord with everlasting To put the prosperity in perspective: salvation; you shall not be put to BRADY OLTMANS/SCI in one year, King Solomon received shame or confounded to all eterni- People gathered at Heartfelt Children's Memorial for its annual dedication watch for almost 50,000 pounds of gold (1 ty.” butterflies to take flight from individual envelopes after the Sept. 6 ceremony. Kings 10.14). I’ll let you do the math, The Hebrews suffered great but that would be about $100 million shame; their enemies treated them today. like trash. They were thwarted for By the time Isaiah writes, the several hundred years. They re- wealth of the nation has long since drew their shrinking borders again vanished. In 931 B.C., after Solo- and again, unable to withstand “Potter’s Magic” wins Fourth mon’s reign, the nation divided – the foreign invasion. Crops failed, wells nation formed in the north took the were ruined. By the end (see Lamen- name Israel, and the one formed tations 1-5), they languished in their people’s choice award in the south, Judah. For 300 years, own waste. All of this came to them foreign powers rose and fell, while A piece called “Potter’s because they did not honor God. the kings of both Hebrew nations There’s a lesson here for me. Magic” by Carmen Stineman sought what they thought best for of Lincoln received the People’s When life is overtaking me – when their people and themselves. my energy fades, my attention Choice Award at the annual A few leaders revered God Al- Seward Fourth of July Art Show drifts, my affections drift from what mighty, but overwhelmingly, most is eternally true and I long instead at the Langworthy Gallery in of the leaders did not. As a result, the Seward Civic Center. The for what seems pleasurable, or “de- Israel was defeated by Assyria in served” or needed, I must remember show is sponsored by the Lin- 722 B.C., and as the last days of the coln Art Guild, the Seward Arts the Hebrews. I must remember that I 7th century drew near, Judah was can choose to re-center myself in the Council and the Seward Fourth increasingly invaded by Babylon. of July Celebration Committee. eternal One, I can choose to engage Into this milieu, the Lord called in the battle for my mind. I can Stineman is a member of the Isaiah to speak. His audience was Lincoln Art Guild. choose. And consequences always rebellious, sinful, stubborn and follow. This year, as a result of the estranged from God (Isaiah 1.1-4). In COVID-19 issues, the Lincoln It is my most sincere desire that the 45th chapter, and beginning in you are encouraged today to humbly Art Guild show opened in the 18th verse, Isaiah delivers (yet late June and was on exhibit respond to God. Remind yourself, He another) message of God’s suprem- is the Lord, He has a plan, and He is through the end of August, to acy. Isaiah reports it directly from allow people to view the presen- in charge. Though opponents taunt, God, using the phrase, “thus says though you suffer a defeat, He will tation. The Fourth of July Cele- the LORD.” God wastes no time bration was not held in person COURTESY PHOTO win the war. in reminding the Hebrews of His This idea is expressed four times this year and was only present- Carmen Stineman of Lincoln received the People’s greatness, stating He is the one who ed with a virtual presentation Choice Award from the July 4 art show for her piece in the 18th through 22nd verses; the created the heavens, the One who Lord declares His existence and His on the July 4 Facebook. titled “Potter’s Magic.” formed the earth and established it supremacy. He has no rivals. “Potter’s Magic,” a mixed and the One who populated it. His ing on the Fourth of July Facebook. The chapter ends with God’s two- media art piece, was inspired introduction ends strongly, “I am Stineman won a People’s Choice fold promise. He will justify His peo- by the artist’s daughter’s love of the the LORD and there is no other.” trophy sponsored by the Seward ple, Israel, and His people will glory. Harry Potter movies and books. The What a tremendous place to start! Arts Council and is invited to have a The end of matter is this, those who magic of movies was the inspiration God is Creator! He conceived the month-long show featuring her art in know God will sing and shout and for all of the entries for the 2020 idea of the known universe. He not the Langworthy Gallery in 2021. praise Him because He will accom- Fourth of July Art Exhibit under the only caused it to be, but He estab- The Langworthy Gallery in the plish all He has promised. Let’s exalt theme of the Seward Fourth of July lished it. It was He who populated it. Seward Civic Center is one of the Him today, no matter what we are Celebration theme, “The Magic of Planets and stars, space and sky, wa- many art display opportunities in facing. He is the Lord! He is worthy Movies.” The 2020 theme salutes the ter and land, day and night, plants, Seward, and is open Monday through of all praise! centennial of the Rivoli Theater in animals, humanity…it was all His Friday and weekends and evenings by All Scripture references from the Seward, which opened in 1920. idea. A question should arise in the appointment or when the Civic Center ESV Bible, 2001, Crossway Publish- The Fourth of July Art show was reader’s mind, one that is strongly is open. The Langworthy Gallery ing, Wheaton, IL; www.esvbible.org. featured virtually on the Seward implied, “Who is greater than Yah- Fourth of July website this year. features a variety of art shows and Jeanne Wiemer, Seward Arts Council annual exhibitions. For more infor- vice president and Langworthy Gal- mation on the gallery or information Have a story idea? Call us at (402) lery coordinator/volunteer chairman, to schedule a possible show, contact narrated a walk through the show. The Jeanne Wiemer of the Seward Arts presentation is still available for view- Council at [email protected]. 643-3676. Thank you everyone HAPPY 100th for all the cards and Birthday to gifts I received for my VIRGINIA th CATTLE We have been blessed with wonderful 85 birthday. September 21! neighbors, friends, family, pastors They were all very special. and co-workers who have helped 500 Heartland Park Dr. Valerie Erickson #211 us get through a difficult time. Seward, NE 68434 We can’t thank you enough for all the Happy birthday from lawn care, food, gift cards, visits, texts your family that are and especially for all the prayers on % sending wishes from Gary’s behalf while he was hospitalized. 10 OFF Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, We have been so awed by all the Your Total Purchase Missouri and Hong expressions of care that came our way. *Excludes drinks Kong. We all wish we could be with you for Thank you! this huge landmark in Gary and Jan Marschman Westside Family Diner at the Seward VFW time. We love you! 243 S. 9th St • Seward, NE • 402-643-6038 SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 7A Eickhoff gives presentation at Rotary Sophomore The Very Rev. Jeffery homes and congrega- R. Eickhoff was the tions/parishes. pilgrims selected featured program at the The Mission State- Sept. 9 Seward Rotary ment states, “St. Grego- Sophomore Pilgrims an all day, educational Club’s luncheon meet- ry the Great Seminary were selected in an in- program featuring ing at the Seward Civic forms Catholic men as terview and application presentations by the Center. disciples of Jesus Christ process Sept. 11 at the state’s elected officials The Rotarian of and assists their dis- Seward United Method- and the Nebraska the Month was Ken cernment of a priestly ist Church. Legislature. They will Schmieding, who pre- vocation to serve God The students select- lunch at the Governor’s sented Eickhoff, the and His Church.” He ed from Seward High Mansion and visit the rector and assistant also reviewed the Vision include Noah Fields, Nebraska Supreme professor of philosophy Statement sharing, “St. Luke Seevers, Kalen Court. at St. Gregory the Great Gregory the Great Semi- Knott, Madison Domi- The students are Seminary. nary provides formation ny, Lydia Lobmeyer sponsored by the Eickhoff was born for seminarians accord- and Grace Roberts. School District of in Pennsylvania and ing to the teaching and Judges Jon and Seward and the GFWC raised in Omaha, at- discipline of the Catholic Bonnie Kruse, Dr. Seward Junior Wom- tending Omaha Skutt Church by an integrat- Louis Reith and Ken en’s Club and the High School, as well as ed program of human, Schmieding made the GFWC Seward Wom- studying in seminaries spiritual, intellectual selections. an’s Club. in Toronto, Canada, and pastoral forma- The students will The award-winning Pennsylvania and at tion. This formation is represent SHS at the program is sponsored St. Thomas Aquinas of provided on behalf of spring 2021 Sophomore by the GFWC Nebraska Rome. He served at vari- the Catholic Bishop of COURTESY PHOTO Pilgrimage to the State Federation of Women’s ous community parishes Lincoln, as well as other Capitol in Lincoln, in Clubs. before being assigned to archdioceses, dioceses, The Very Rev. Jeffery Eickhoff spoke at the Seward Rotary St. Gregory. He start- and religious commu- Club’s Sept. 9 meeting. ed as a teacher at St. nities. St. Gregory the 4. To provide a liberal original 48 acres. Gregory for the first 12 Great Seminary pre- arts education with The school started years, starting in 2002 pares students for entry a solid philosophical with 25 two people Ricketts, Dept. of Ag and most recently as the into theological studies foundation, leading to a rooms and the top en- school’s rector. through an undergradu- Bachelor of Arts degree, rollment was 61 students Eickhoff reviewed the ate college education or and to ensure readiness – beyond capacity, and so announce new promo history of St. Gregory. pre-theology program for graduate study in they built a wing of new Nebraska Depart- also said the NDA will It was purchased by the and seeks to develop theology. 5. To devel- dorm rooms. The school ment of Agriculture Di- use the catalog and diocese in 1997 and was the natural gifts of the op a spirit of apostolic is in a short downturn rector Steve Wellman website to promote a former psyche hospital seminarians as men of service in the mind and with this year’s enroll- and Gov. Pete Ricketts participating Nebraska prior to the conversion faith committed to Jesus heart of the seminarian ment at 37. He attributed announced a new companies and their to the seminary. The Christ and His Church. by fostering an under- the downturn to the branding program to products into interna- first classes for St. Greg- St. Gregory the Great standing of the pastoral bad press currently on promote home-grown tional markets. All par- ory were held in 1998 Seminary also offers its work of the Church. 6. the profession of the agriculture in Nebras- ticipating companies and there was a strong resources to the larger To integrate the human, priesthood by many, the ka in late August. would receive equal ex- cooperation with Con- community as such need spiritual, intellectual, COVID situation and the The program will posure and treatment. cordia University and is discerned in collabo- and pastoral dimensions entire virtual experi- be called 'Nebraska Wellman said more their offerings to com- ration with the Catholic of priestly formation in ence with education. Straight from the Good than 30 companies pliment the school. They Bishop of Lincoln.” the experience of each He said that even Life' and will launch have already enrolled started with 23 students The goals of the St. seminarian. during the COVID later this fall with a following preliminary the first year were all Gregory the Great Sem- He talked about happenings, 44 of the catalog (called Nebras- conversations made be- from Lincoln. This is inary may be summa- the building projects 47 stayed at the semi- ka Food and Ag Prod- fore the announcement their 23rd year serving rized as follows: 1. To throughout the school’s nary. He shared how uct Export) featuring of Nebraska Straight the three dioceses in assist and guide the sem- existence, beginning the school coped and is Nebraska companies from the Good Life. Nebraska and beyond. inarian’s discernment of with construction of the coping with the corona- and the ag products The NDA states on He said that the school a vocation to the Cath- chapel, tower, library virus situation. He said they export. the program's web- is now considered a olic priesthood, and to and offices. The newest that one success is that Ricketts said that site that it has been regional school to train foster a mature commit- construction includes the school is really a the program is de- seeking ways to more up students to be priests. ment to that vocation. new dorm space and self-contained commu- signed for Nebraskans effectively market the He showed the many 2. To foster personal classrooms, adding new nity. The students have to promote themselves state's agricultural and states represented at the growth and balance in dorm rooms, a TV room, enjoyed their fishing in the state's top eco- food companies, which school. virtue, self-knowledge, barber shop, Suite for pond on campus and nomic driver without is the intent of Nebras- A major thrust of leadership and the natu- Priests, classrooms and retreated to their pond charge. The catalog ka Straight from the the school is the theme ral human qualities that science labs. and the sport of fishing and website, Ricketts Good Life. “Before you have a good will enable one to be a The school now boasts during COVID. said, would be made Companies interest- priest, you need to be man of faith and to serve 90,000 square feet of Eickhoff said that available to interna- ed in being included a good man!” Not all as a Catholic priest. 3. To space and is served by they have enjoyed their tional customers and in the program can graduates or students foster personal spiritual a geo-thermal program. relationship with the trade officials. complete a program ap- at St. Gregory the Great growth in the Christian He said future plans community and look Wellman said that plication at https://nda. become priests, but most life, within the tradition are a gym and more forward to many years each company select- nebraska.gov/goodlife/ become very involved of the Church’s spiri- parking. They now have in partnership in the ed would be given a application.pdf and with their families, tuality and theology. 60+ acres, up from the future. page for advertising, send it to Jordan Schal- pictures and contact ke at jordan.schlake@ information. Wellman nebraska.gov. UNMC partners with COVAXX for clinical trials to test possible COVID-19 vaccines SEWARD FARMERS MARKET The University of Nebraska Medical Center large-scale COVID-19 antibody diagnostic testing HOMEGROWN • HOMEMADE • HOME BAKED • HOME CRAFTED announced the signing of a master clinical trial and processing. Wednesdays 5–7 pm • Saturdays 8am– Noon agreement with COVAXX, a subsidiary of United “We are excited to partner with COVAXX on the Biomedical, on Sept. 10. That trial agreement creat- study and testing of vaccines and diagnostics as at the Courthouse Square ed framework for UNMC to conduct clinical trials we continue to search for ways in which the coun- Stop down for all your fall decor, produce, bakery and crafts using COVAXX-created therapeutics. try can safely recover from the pandemic,” UNMC needs until the end of October, weather permitting. UNMC trials regarding the coronavirus pandem- Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., said. ic will focus preliminarily on conducting Phase I/II The COVAXX vaccine is designed to provide The vendors would like to thank Pac ‘N’ Save for hosting them at the human trials of COVAXX's UB-612 vaccine. humoral and cellular immune responses. United beginning of the season. Thank you to all who supported the local That is the second such agreement between the Biomedical holds a 30-year history of producing vendors this year, helping keep homegrown, home baked two in 2020. In May UNMC and COVAXX signed a more than five billion doses of safe and effective and home crafted items available in Seward! memorandum of understanding that paved way for animal vaccines to fight infectious disease. For more information, call 402-641-4670

A Dose of Convenience: Drive-Thru Flu Vaccines The Family Medical Centers of Seward, Milford, and Utica will be offering drive-thru community flu vaccination clinic options.

The drive-thru vaccine process is quick and easy! A staff member from registration will complete your paperwork electronically for you while you wait your turn in the car line. Simply drive up, roll down your window, pull up your sleeve and receive your shot. You don't even have to get out of your car. • No appointment necessary. • Bring your insurance card. • Must be 15 years or older to receive drive-thru vaccine. • Pediatric flu shots will be given in the clinic not in the vehicle (Pediatric Flu Shot Clinic 9/17 from 3-6 pm). • Please wear short sleeves. • Please wear your mask. • One shot per each window of the vehicle.

The pediatric flu shots will be given inside the clinic. Due to the larger volumes, the Seward Clinic will host a Pediatric Flu Shot clinic Thursday Sept. 17, 3-6 pm. Milford and Utica Pediatric Flu Shots will be given on the same day and time as their regular community drive- thru. We will just ask you to come into the clinic with your children. The pediatric flu shots will be set up to help ease any worries and will make the process as quick and easy for your little ones.

*All flu shot events are while supplies last. **18 and under must have parent/guardian present. 8 SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 NNGM intern puts history on display

COURTESY PHOTO Judges (seated from left) Ken Schmieding, Bonnie Kruse and Dr. Louis Reith selected COURTESY PHOTO Karnie Gottschalk (standing) to represent Seward High at the Hugh O’Brien Youth Nick Tuma, University of Nebraska-Omaha intern at the Nebraska National Guard Mu- Leadership program in June. seum, stands in the Concordia University Learning Center surrounded by storyboards he created over the last year and a half. His research was on the members of the 134th Infantry Regiment, 110th Medical Battalion and 35th Quartermaster Company in World Gottschalk chosen as HOBY rep War II. These units were formally Nebraska National Guard. The regiment saw 1,282 Seward High sophomore Karnie Gottschalk is in the marching members killed (including 120 Nebraskans) during the war. The storyboards shows all Gottschalk was selected the annual band, cross country team, track the names, states and dates of those who died. It is being shown in remembrance of the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leader repre- team, show choir, musical and 75th anniversary of the end of the war (Sept. 2, 1945). sentative through an application speech team. and interview process Sept. 11, at the She is an honor roll student, won Seward United Methodist Church. many PRIDE awards and a Patriot She is the daughter of Kirk and Pen award. She is an active member Carrie Gottschalk. First runner-up of 4-H, Key Club at SHS and involved Drive-thru and pediatric was Noah Fields, son of Kevin and in Foster Care in the community. Deidra Fields. She will attend the Nebraska The 10 HOBY finalists included HOBY Leadership Program in June, Gottschalk, Fields, Luke Seevers, 2021, representing SHS. flu shot clinics available Audrey Dobesh, Madison Dominy, She was selected by a panel of Seward Family Med- providing a pediatric flu Utica Family Medi- Jaci Hinrichs, Kalen Knott, Lydia judges, based on her interview and ical Center is hosting shot clinic on Sept. 17 cal Center will host a Lobmeyer, Brenna McAdam and application. The judges were Jon and drive-thru flu shot clin- from 3-6 p.m. inside the drive-thru flu shot clinic Grace Roberts. Bonnie Kruse, Dr. Louis Rieth and ics for ages 15 and over medical center. on Sept. 22 from 7:30-9:30 The HOBY Program is a nation- Ken Schmieding. in Seward on Sept. 16 Bring an insurance a.m. and Milford Family al youth leadership development The program is sponsored by the from 3-6 p.m. and Sept. card to either, no ap- Medical Center will hold program for high school sophomores, School District of Seward, Seward 17 from 7-9 a.m. in the pointment necessary. A its drive-thru flu shot who then return to their respective Rotary Club, The GFWC Seward west parking lot, across parent or guardian must clinic on Sept. 23 from schools and use the skills from the Woman’s Club, GFWC Seward Junior Columbia Avenue from be present for a child to 3-6 p.m. seminar and develop other leaders in Women’s Club and Seward Kiwanis the clinic. Seward Fami- receive a pediatric flu All vaccine events are the school at the same time. and Seward Optimists. ly Medical Center is also shot. while supplies last. It is endorsed nationally by the Clark Kolterman served as the General Federation of Women’s host for the students and coordinated Clubs, Rotary International, Kiwanis the interviews with the SHS Counsel- International and Optimist Interna- or Noelle Baker. Have you tional. moved? Let us know your address change!

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Dowding speaks of suicide Happenings SEPTEMBER 16, 17 Drive-thru vaccinations set awareness to Seward GFWC Club THURSDAYS Seward Family Medical Center will offer drive-thru com- munity flu vaccinations for people age 15 and older between Family history questions? Sept. 16 and 23. Times are Sept. 16, 3 to 6 p.m.; Sept. 17, 7 to by Anna Downing The Seward County Genealogical Society meets every 9 a.m.; Sept. 22, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.; and Sept. 23, 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. downstairs at the Civic A staff member will complete your paperwork electronically Center. while you wait in the car. Drive up, roll down the window, pull up your sleeve and receive your shot. No appointment September is National is necessary. Don’t forget to wear a face covering. Pediatric Suicide Awareness and shots will be given inside the clinic. Prevention Month, and FRIDAYS Pediatric flu shots will be given Thursday, Sept. 17, from the GFWC Seward Wom- Test Nebraska stops in Seward 3 to 6 p.m. at the Seward Famil yMedical Center. an’s Club featured a two- Memorial Health Care Systems will host Test Nebraska in the Family Medical Center’s west parking lot on Friday SEPTEMBER 17 part program promoting mornings, Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. You must Suicide Awareness and register for the test. Visit testnebraska.com to take the online Fourth of July committee meets assessment to see if you’re eligible for a free COVID-19 test. The monthly Seward Fourth of July Celebration will be Prevention at its Sept. 9 held on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Seward Civic meeting at the Seward Center, 616 Bradford Street, in the West Fireplace Room. The Civic Center. meeting is open to all and new volunteers are invited. The SEPTEMBER meeting is an organizational meeting will also be held to Teen Suicide Aware- confirm and assign chairmanships for the 2021 celebration ness and Prevention is September events from VFW and elect officers for the committee’s Executive Board. The Seward Veteran of Foreign Wars guard has multiple a national emphasis/ events scheduled for September so members and members program for this GFWC of the public can show their support to armed forces veterans. The VFW encourages everyone to wear whatever administration. Fea- accessory features the blue tear drop, in observance of SEPTEMBER 18 tured were Seward High Military Suicide Prevention Month throughout September. Lions plan burger bash seniors Miriam Voehl VFW Nebraska Department Jr. Vice President Vicki Luebbe The Utica Lions Club will host a burger bash Friday, Sept. said she will also put the POW/MIA table in the window at and Hannah Kolter- COURTESY PHOTO 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Centennial football field. The Court Appointed Special Advocates for POW/MIA Day on menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies or bars Anna Downing, mother of the late Thomas Bosmeniel, ad- Friday, Sept. 18. The last Sunday of the month, Sept. 27, is man-Wagner presenting and a beverage. Profits will go to St. Paul and Centennial their FCCLA STAR Proj- dressed the members of the GFWC Seward Woman’s Club Gold Star/Family Day to honor the mothers and families of milk and fruit programs, scholarships, community projects ect for 2019-2020 on their on her experiences and coping with teen suicide and how fallen military service members. and food drives. Teen Suicide Awareness to become aware of someone who might be considering and Prevention project suicide. SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER SEPTEMBER 19 and Anna Downing of es and reading poetry. were getting less foggy, The FALL Library “Card” Ulysses, mother of the He was involved there were signs that Learn pickleball at clinic Seward Memorial Library challenges readers of all ages A free pickleball clinic will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, late Thomas Bosmeniel, with the Optimist Club were missed and I didn’t to pick up a fall library “card.” The game card consists of a 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Plum Creek Park tennis courts. a college freshman. here in Seward, spoke box grid with activities related to the library printed in each The clinic is geared toward retired people, but everyone know about. He wasn’t box. During September and October, use the card to inves- Downing shared her at many events around is welcome. Those attending should wear tennis shoes. eating regularly, he tigate and discover new library resources as well as enjoy Equipment will be provided. Bill Rehr of Lincoln will be the views on the recent town. He loved the fasted for days on end, reading some different or unfamiliar stories. Cross off your clinician. death of her son, how to progress and turn in the card when you have completed at melodrama, he practiced only drinking water. He least one row or column. Each line will equal one entry into cope with loss of a child with those old pistols for was bulimic when he did the drawing. Try for all 10. Adult prizes include $50, $25, and to suicide and sources hours to get the hang of eat. When his dad asked $10 while the youth (up to grade 8) include $20, $10, and $5 NOVEMBER 28 to assist with awareness provided by Friends of Seward Library. Stop in or drive up to using them. He went to him about throwing up, the library to get your card (or print at home with this link: Start preparing for Tree Festival and prevention of teen Louisville, Kentucky, he said he ate too much. www.sewardlibrary.org/fallcard). Winners will be notified in The GFWC Seward Woman’s Club will host the annual suicide. Her speech is twice for Skills USA and early November. Christmas Tree display at the Civic Center during the Christ- That kid could polish off mas Festival which will be held on the Saturday following below: had a wonderful time. two Subway footlongs – Thanksgiving which is Nov. 28. This year the trees could be Thank you for having One of my favorite that should have been a decorated by the 34 churches of Seward County Presently me here today. I would memories is when we SEPTEMBER 14 the club has received nine responses to the letter sent out red flag. in June. Churches that have not received their letter or who also like to thank you for drove to St. Louis for the He was self isolating, Exercise room opens have questions should contact Jean Kolterman at (402) 643- The exercise room at the Seward Senior Center opened supporting a cause that I National Optimist Club rarely going out except 3803, Decorating will happen any time the week of Nov. 21 for use Sept. 14. Exercise classes will resume Monday, Sept. through 27. hold very near and dear speech championship. to class. I believe in 28. Call (402) 643-4466 for times and new COVID-19 protocols. to my heart. This is the We had the best time my heart that what he first time I have spoken together. I have a friend was doing to his body publicly about suicide. that lives there so she physically caused some Everyone has been and her husband took us mental issue which led Runza Feeds the Need touched by suicide in all over when he didn’t to not thinking clearly. some way, either a loved have to be at an event. It Other signs to watch one, friend or a celeb- was a perfect three days. for are giving things rity that you admire. He had a full ride away that they dear- fundraiser set Sept. 22 It’s even worse when a scholarship to UNL, and ly love, depression, Runza Restaurants will conduct their next meal will coaidme from. mother loses her child, $30,000 of other schol- a change in a habit – the third annual Runza Feeds the “Kids struggling to get enough to that is what happened to arship money, what a something that makes Need fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. eat are more likely to have problems me with my son Thomas. waste. He was only at you think “huh, that is 22.Ten percent of sales from all in school and other social situations When Mr. Kolterman UNL for 3 months and weird, they never did locations all day will benefit hunger and are at higher risk for health first asked me to speak didn’t even have time to that before.” A trigger and food insecurity related efforts conditions like anemia and asth- about Thomas’s suicide a really stake his claim in – loss of a job, a loved in each Runza® community. ma,” said Becky Perrett, Director of few weeks ago, I origi- the Journalism/Speech one, divorce, financial In Seward and Milford, the bene- Marketing for Runza National. “As nally wrote about that department. problems. ficiary is the Food Bank of Lincoln a company in the restaurant indus- horrible day in 2018. What drives a person Especially during this Child Hunger Programs try, we are very aware of the impor- I changed my mind. I to feel so helpless and time of Covid, please just In Runza territory, one in six chil- tance of food and basic nutrition in want to talk about his hopeless that they decide reach out to people you dren may not know when or where everyone’s lives.” life and what the world that no life is better than maybe haven’t heard lost by nobody recogniz- any life at all? There are ing the signs that lead signs. from in awhile. See how up to the hopelessness I last saw him eight they are doing, drop by HHaveave PLACE that cause someone to days before his death. to just say hi, from 6 YOUR AD feet away with a mask ssomethingomething Have something end their life. He came home for lunch TODAY! Thomas had an and to show me the new on. NOT talking about suicide doesn’t make it ttoo ccelebrate?elebrate? extraordinary voice – it fog lights he installed on Announce your 402-643-3676to celebrate? was very deep. When he his G6. He seemed very go away. You won’t give would start speaking, normal, we laughed, someone the idea, they special event in the people would stop and and I admired the lights. already have it. If some- Seward County Seward County Independent just listen. Some of you Which now, seems very one seems different, ask Independent. You can may remember him. He ironic, because I am them, Are you thinking have fun with that of ending your life? How spoke to your group. He driving his car and I special someone’s birthday, KIWANIS EMPTY BOWL wanted to be a journal- HATE those lights. He can I help you get the ist and tell stories. He gave me a hug after resources you need? anniversary, baby SOUP LUNCHEON wanted to do voiceovers the day was over and I encourage you to announcement, CANCELED for TV and books. He he went back home to look up the Semi-Colon note of thanks said once that he wanted Lincoln where he was project. It is a suicide or special awareness and preven- 129 S.Our 6th St. committee • Seward, NE 68434 has made the difficult decision to be the next Morgan staying with his father. occasion Freeman. A voice that Several things hap- tion group that offers to cancel the 2020 Kiwanis Club of Seward with a people would recognize pened on Nov. 5, 2018. strength and help with a Empty Bowl Soup Luncheon due to COVID-19. right away. All I am going to say simple message; Proj- personal He cared deeply for about that is that at 1 ect Semicolon explains ad. Donations are welcomed and can be made his friends and would p.m., Thomas called me that “a semicolon is Contact by check, payable to Kiwanis112929 SS.. 66th Foundation,th St.St. • Seward,Seward, NENE 6843468434 • 402-673-3676402-673-3676 do anything for them. at work and said, “Mom, used when an author us at Giving a ride home, help I took something that could’ve chosen to end PO Box 245, Seward, NE 68434. Please with homework, whatev- is going to kill me.” He their sentence, but chose 402-643-3676 er they needed. He was was right. By 3:30 he was not to. The author is you or email include Backpack Program in the memo line. always volunteering for gone. Even in death, he and the sentence is your office@ Thank you for your continued support to this concessions at games, had to be perfect, he took life.” No story should sewardindependent.com but he felt the most at no chances. end too soon; your story much-needed program. We look forward to home with Mr. Kolter- After talking with isn’t over yet. seeing all of you man and writing speech- his father when things Thank you. 129 S. 6th Street at the next luncheon Seward, Nebraska in October 2021. 402-643-3676 1x6

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129 S. 6th St. • Seward, NE 68434 • 402-643-3676 10A SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 Plant a variety of soybean maturity groups to spread risks By Jenny Rees with the lack of moisture for so long 3.5 maturing varieties. yield equation, seed size (seed mass) Seward/York counties Extension educator was just too much. Plants per acre is often less in- is the component most impacted by One area on-farm research study strumental for yield as it’s inversely lack of August rain or ending soy- I will miss catching up with people is a soybean maturity study. This is related to total number of seeds per bean irrigation too soon. This ranges at Husker Harvest Days this week. the third year for this study and after plant (high population=less seeds/ from small (3,750) to large (2,250) Watch the virtual harvest we’ll have nine site years plant, low pop=more). We had more seeds/pound with most varieties field day at: https:// worth of data. The objective is to de- soybeans planted early in the area today averaging about 2,500 seeds/ www.huskerharvest- termine yield and economic impacts this year than I’ve ever before expe- pound. Last week’s rains will most days.com/en/home. from planting 2.0-2.5 maturity beans rienced. Early planting allows for likely help group three soybeans with html. vs. 3.0-3.5 maturity beans in April to increased nodes per plant. seed size and reducing additional I am grateful for early May. Planting a range of matu- This year, many remarked on seed abortion. the rain. It provided rity groups can aid in spreading out plants being loaded with flowers; this Overseeding lawns can still a break, the end of Jenny harvest; we’ve found about one day could be partly due to the abundant occur as late-August through irrigation and will help delay for every 0.1 in maturity group. sunshine. On average, Dr. Specht mid-September is the best time to Rees with settling dust and Planting a variety of maturity assumes two pods/node; there’s some seed bluegrass and fescue. Fescue Extension hopefully reducing fire groups can spread risk regarding nodes loaded with pods this year and really shouldn’t be seeded any later risk. Here’s wishing educator timing that heat and moisture (or we need to watch how they finish fill- than this, but bluegrass can be into you a safe harvest as it lack of) are received (especially for ing. A soybean pod contains, on aver- later September if needed. It’s really resumes. May see some soybean shat- non-irrigated beans). There’s also age, 2.4 seeds, primarily because the important to get good seed to soil con- ter. Was hearing reports of soybean increased interest in earlier matur- one-seed, two-seed, three-seed and tact by preparing the seedbed. moisture ranging from 9-11% over ing varieties for seeding a cover crop four-seed pods produced by indeter- The following publications from Labor Day weekend on 2.0-2.5 maturi- for erosion and/or weed control or minate soybean plants tend to occur Nebraska Extension provide step-by- ty beans. Saw non-irrigated soybean increased biomass for grazing. Our in respective proportions of 10%, 40%, step instructions: Improving Turf in fields in the Nuckolls/Webster county data thus far has found genetics to be 50% and ~0.1%. These proportions Fall and Establishing Lawns from area that died with the leaves still the bigger yield factor as there’s high can vary somewhat among varieties. Seed. Buy blue tag certified seed from attached. The previous week’s heat yielding genetics regardless of 2.0 to As we think about the soybean a reputable dealer. CLASSIFIEDS

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PART TIME HELP WANTED 2 Hours per day, 5 days a week, Help Federal Building. Background Part-time Memorial Health Care Systems check and drug testing required. Evening & Weekend Wanted WE ARE RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Pam’s Cleaning, 402-223-8869 Shifts Available Part-time The Village of Gresham is taking Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician: Full-time day position. Rotating applications for Maintenance 8–12 hours/week. 1 out of 7 weekends one call shift per week. Candidate must be able to multitask and have Supervisor. This person would Bartender & be responsible for maintenance Mechanical skills excellent customer service skills. Candidate must possess current registration with American of the water, sewer, streets, Wait Staff a must. Mornings Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP). —Memorial Hospital parks, buildings and equipment. Duties would also include $12+/hr (wages & tips) OR afternoons and mowing and snow removal. The every other weekend. Nutritional Services Cook: Full-time day position. Seeking motivated candidate with successful applicant would need Must be at least 19 years of age Salary negotiable. above average skills in customer service, multitasking and attention to detail. Must be flexible to be State certified in water with scheduling as hours vary day-to-day. Scheduling will include weekends with holiday and wastewater operations Stop in for application rotation. Prior experience in cooking/aiding in health care foodservice environment preferred or willing to become certified. Drop off or mail Must have a valid Nebraska Sparetime resume/application to but not required. Candidate must be at least 19 years of age. —Memorial Hospital driver’s license, a high school Lounge & Grill Seward Super Wash diploma or the equivalent, pass 123 S. 4th • Seward a drug test and be or become 2945 Progressive Road RN–Nights: Full-time night position 5 pm – 5 am. Acute Care, ER and OB experience preferred. a resident of the Village of Seward, NE 68434 Flexible scheduling includes every third weekend with holiday rotation. ACLS required, RN licensure Gresham. Experience a plus. 402-643-6990 required. Position includes night shift retention bonus. —Memorial Hospital Applications may be obtained ask for Joe at the Village Office, 310 Elm Street, 402-735-7385/ EOE. Please visit our website http://www.mhcs.us/about-us/employment for a listing of the HELP WANTED FOOD SERVICE POSITIONS AVAILABLE Temporary – As Needed (PRN) positions available at Memorial Health Care Systems For immediate consideration, The School District of Seward is accepting applications complete an application at or send your resume to: Starting Wage for food service positions for the 2020–2021 school year. HR Dept., 300 N. Columbia Ave. $10/hour Applications are available at the District Office, Seward, NE 68434 410 South Street, Seward, NE • 402-643-2941 or visit www.MHCS.US to complete Apply in Person or on our website at www.sewardpublicschools.org an online application. For more Git ’N Split under employment opportunities. information call 402-646-4618. EOE 536 Roberts • Seward, NE The position is subject to a veterans’ preference. EOE

CURRENT OPENINGS: Nurse (LPN/RN) Friend Public Schools is taking applications SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SEWARD Cook (FT PM Shift) -Eve Shift (Mon-Fri Only) -Wknd Nights (12 or 16 hr) for a full-time, year-round BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Activities (Full Time) CNAs EST. 1953 -(Day, Eve, Nights & Wknd) Custodian/Light Maintenance Person Incentive pay of $1,000.00 MedAide (Eve Shift) within the first 6 months FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: 40 hours/week, Monday thru Friday, from 1 to 9 p.m. COUNTRY MANOR Hourly rate is $14.00. Excellent benefits package includes BCBS sunrisecountrymanor.com Positions available: Regular Route Driver Insurance, retirement, long-term disability, and vacation. 610 224th Road, Milford • (402) 761-3230 ext. 224 Approximately 3 hours per day Applications at www.sunrisecountrymanor.com/careers.html Applications can be picked up at the school at Applications are available at the Administrative Offices, 501 S. Main St. Friend, NE. 410 South Street, Seward, NE, or on our website at Associate Clerk II For information, call www.sewardpublicshools.org • 402-643-2941 The Seward County District Court is now accepting applications for David Kraus at 402-947-2781. This position is subject to a veterans’ preference. a full-time Associate Clerk II. This complex clerical position includes An Equal Opportunity Employer processing and maintaining court documents & records. Applicants must be 19 years of age or older, eligible to work in the U.S., have a high school diploma/GED and experience in Microsoft Word & Excel. Apply online at www.countyofsewardne.com. GARAGE SALES PUBLIC NOTICES For questions, email [email protected]. Closing date: September 20, 2020 MULTI-FAMILY SALE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Seward County is an EOE. This position is subject to a Veteran’s Preference. 707 S D ST-Milford 103 Cayuga-Milford feet; thence South a distance of Thurs., Sept. 17, 4 p.m-8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 18, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. PROPERTY SALES 165 feet to the point of beginning. Fri., Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Also a strip of land in Tax Lot Fall arrangements, Christmas Infant-adult clothing, antiques, ERIC H. LINDQUIST, PC, LLO Twenty-Four (24), in said Section & home decor, childrens toys, home furnishings. Attorney at Law 28, being 90 feet wide East and Aramark Facility Services 8712 West Dodge Road, Ste 260 West, and 100 feet more or less clothing (newborn-12 yrs, mens ESTATE GARAGE SALE & womens). Omaha, Nebraska 68114 deep, North and South, lying ARAMARK Facility Services, located at Concordia University 1748 N 1st St-Seward NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE contiguous to the North boundary in Seward, NE, is seeking applicants for the following positions: MULTI-FAMILY SALE Thurs., Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-6 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: of the above described tract. 2010 N Hwy 15-Seward p.m. You are hereby notified that The highest bidder is required • Day-Shift Custodians (2 Openings) Fri., Sept. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. pursuant to a power of sale to deliver cash or certified funds contained in the deed of trust in to the undersigned by the close • Groundskeeper Sat., Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. BIG SALE iPhone, TV, clothing, furniture, the original principal amount of of business on the day of sale, 325 S 2nd ST-Seward except this requirement is waived toys and more! $104,500.00 executed by William Drug screen and background check required. Full-time benefits Thurs., Sept. 17 & Fri., Sept. McCarter, a single man, which was when the highest bidder is the include 10 paid holidays, optional health/dental insurance, 8-FAMILY SALE 18, filed for record on July 13, 2018, beneficiary. The purchaser is paid vacation and PTO. Applicants can apply at the Concordia 1345 Eastridge Dr-Seward 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. as Instrument No. 201801557 in responsible for all fees or taxes, University Buildings and Grounds office, 700 East Lincoln Street, the office of the Register of Deeds including the documentary stamp Fri., Sept. 18, 10 a.m.- ? Sat., Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m.-3 tax. At the discretion of the p.m. of Seward County, Nebraska, the Seward, Nebraska, or online at www.aramark.com/careers. Sat., Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. property described below will be Successor Trustee, the purchaser Kids clothes, toys, a man cave, Antiques and collectibles. Aramark is an EOE, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran sold by the undersigned at public may be required to deposit with antiques and more. Bring a Somethings for everyone! Items auction to the highest bidder for the Successor Trustee, at the truck. added daily. cash or certified or cashier’s check, time of the sale, a nonrefundable at the north side of the Seward certified or cashier’s check in the County Courthouse, 529 Seward amount of $5,000.00 payable to Street, in the City of Seward, the Successor Trustee, with the full Seward County, Nebraska, at purchase price, in certified funds, 10:00 A.M. on October 8, 2020: to be received by the Successor Don’t Bury Your Head in the Sand... Part of Tax Lot 11 (Eleven) Trustee by the end of the day. described as follows: Commencing This sale is made without any ...Read Public Notices Each Week at a point 384.5 feet West of the warranties as to title or condition Southeast Corner of the Northwest of the property. Quarter of the Northeast Quarter Eric H. Lindquist and Stay Informed! of Section 28; Township 11 North, Successor Trustee Range 3, East of the 6th P.M., SCI — August 26, September 02, Seward County, Nebraska; running 09, 16, 23, 2020 thence West a distance of 90 feet; ZNEZ 129 S. 6th St. • Seward, NE 68434 • 402-643-3676 thence North a distance of 165 feet; thence East a distance of 90 SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 11 REACH UP TO 30,000 POTENTIAL BUYERS IN CLASSIFIEDS NEBRASKA In print weekly and online at www.sewardindependent.com Ads must be prepaid unless you have pre-approved credit. CLASSIFIED Cash, personal check, money order, VISA, MasterCard or Discover are welcome. 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Lee’s ★ ★ Page 12 PUBLIC NOTICES Seward County Independent September 16, 2020 Public hearings for redevelopment project scheduled NOTICE OF Street, Seward, Nebraska. Nebraska. The property which is the subject Addition, City of Seward, Seward and a copy of the redevelopment PUBLIC HEARINGS Public notice is hereby also given The purpose of both hearings is of this notice and of the public County, Nebraska plan and cost-benefit analysis shall Public notice is hereby given by the by the Mayor and City Council of to obtain public comment prior hearing is generally located All interested parties shall be be maintained in the office of the Planning Commission of the City the City of Seward, Nebraska, to the review and consideration 830 Aspen Street in Seward, afforded at each public hearing a City Clerk. of Seward, Nebraska, that a public that a public hearing will be held of a proposed amendment to the Nebraska, and is legally described reasonable opportunity to express Bonnie Otte, City Clerk hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on at 7:00 p.m. on October 20, 2020, redevelopment plan for the City as follows: their views regarding the proposed SCI — September 16, 23, 2020 October 12, 2020, at the Seward at the Seward Municipal Building, of Seward, including a specific Lot 4, Block 2, and Lot 1, Block redevelopment plan amendment. ZNEZ Municipal Building, 142 North 7th 142 North 7th Street, Seward, redevelopment project. 2, Seward Rail Campus Original A map of the redevelopment area

US Postal 21.00; JR’ Bobcat IN THE COUNTY COURT OF SIDNERLAW MINUTES Service 2101.00; Constellation ESTATES SEWARD COUNTY, ORGANIZATIONS Attorneys at Law Energy 36.81; Insurance 400.00. NEBRASKA 340 E. Military Avenue, Suite 1 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Salaries 3568.40. Next scheduled Hoffschneider Law, P.C., LLO IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Fremont, NE 68025 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS meeting September 29 @ 7:00 1120 K Street, Suite 200 OF JAN HOEHLER, Notice is hereby given that Rock Phone: (402) 721-7111 Boards of Commissioner Meetings P.M. at the Staplehurst Village Hall. Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 Deceased. Creek Barn LLC (the “Company”) NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION are held each Tuesday morning in Sharon Reinmiller NOTICE Case No. PR20- 53 has been organized under the OF the Seward County Courthouse Staplehurst Village Clerk OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND NOTICE OF laws of the State of Nebraska. NATURAL GROVE at 9:00 a.m., except for the first SCI — September 16, 2020 INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF The designated office of the FARMS, LLC Tuesday of each month when ZNEZ CO-PERSONAL PERSONAL Company is Rock Creek Barn, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN meetings will be held at 8:30 a.m. REPRESENTATIVES, REPRESENTATIVE AND 2211 350th, Staplehurst, NE that the undersigned have filed Notice of each meeting is posted AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS 68439. The registered agent of a Certificate of Organization of a on the Courthouse bulletin board County Court of Seward County, Notice is hereby given that the Company is Jordy Duer, 2211 Limited Liability Company under GENERAL NOTICES the laws of the State of Nebraska and on the Commissioner’s room Nebraska on September 8, 2020, in the 350th, Staplehurst, NE 68439. The as follows: door. The agenda for all meetings Estate No. PR 20-48 of Arlene A. County Court of Seward County, general nature of the business will PUBLIC NOTICE 1. The name of the Limited Liability is kept continually current and is Tillman Infrastructure, LLC is Zajic, deceased Nebraska, Kelsey Hans, whose be to engage in the transaction available for public inspection at Notice is hereby given that on Company is Natural Grove Farms, proposing to build a 325- address is 4941 Boeckner Ave., of any or all lawful business, for LLC. the County Clerk’s Office during August 26 2020 in said court, in foot Guyed Tower (340-ft w/ Lincoln, NE 68516, was informally which a limited liability company 2. The address of the initial normal business hours. The appurtenances) located at 1538 Seward County, Nebraska, the appointed by the Registrar as may be organized under the agenda is held open until one registrar issued a written statement designated office is 1437 North 168th Rd., Garland, NE 68360. Personal Representative of this laws of the State of Nebraska. 1st Street, Seward, Nebraska business day prior to the meeting of informal probate of the Last Will Structure coordinates are: estate in intestacy. Creditors of this The Nature of the Company is 68434-1013. for appearance before the Board. and Testament of Arlene A. Zajic, (N40-54-12.32/ W96-56-51.11). estate must file their claims with Selling home decor, arts, and 3. The name of the initial registered The Board has the right to modify The tower is anticipated to deceased, and appointed Duane this Court on or before November crafts. The LLC was filed with the agent for service of process in the agenda to include items of an have FAA Style E (dual medium A. Zajic and Cheryl L. Snyder, as 16, 2020, or be forever barred. State of Nebraska June 16, 2020. Nebraska is Paul C. Holtorf, at emergency nature only at such intensity) lighting. The Federal co-personal representatives of the /s/Sheila R. Beins Organizer Name: Jordy Duer. 1437 North 1st Street, Seward, public meeting. Communications Commission estate. Duane A. Zajic address REGISTRAR SCI — September 09, 16, 23, 2020 Nebraska 68434-1013. CLAIMS ALLOWED (FCC) Antenna Structure is 801 North 8th Street, Seward, MICHAEL G. MULLALLY, 4. The general nature of the OCTOBER 13, 2020 Registration (ASR Form 854) Nebraska 68434, and Cheryl L. #17373 business to be transacted is to The Seward County Board file number is A1173080. Snyder address is 710 Dennison MICHAEL G. MULLALLY, engage in and to do any lawful of Equalization convened on Interested persons may review Lane, Cary, NC 27519. Creditors PC LLO Nebraska act concerning any and all lawful September 8, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. the application at www.fcc.gov/ must file their claims with this 510 Seward Street Certificate of Organization of business, other than banking or Present: Chairperson: John Culver court on or before the 2nd day P.O. Box 411 1726 Enterprises LLC insurance, for which a Limited asr/applications by entering the file Notice is hereby given that 1726 Members: Mike Mundhenke, Bob number. Environmental concerns of November 2020 or be forever Seward, Nebraska 68434 Liability Company may be under Enterprises, LLC, a Nebraska Vrbka, Ken Schmieding, Becky may be raised by filing a Request barred. (402) 643-4581 the laws of the State of Nebraska. Limited Liability Company, has Paulsen for Environmental Review at www. Dated: August 26, 2020. Attorney for 5. The Company commenced been organized under the laws County Clerk: Sherry Schweitzer fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest /s/Sheila R. Beins Co-Personal Representatives on the filing and recording of its of the State of Nebraska, with County Assessor: Marilyn Hladky within 30 days of the date that Clerk of the County Court SCI — September 16, 23, 30, 2020 Certificate of Organization with Approved the minutes of August notice of the project is published on SCI — September 02, 09, 16, 2020 its initial designated office at the Secretary of State and it shall 25, 2020. the FCC’s website. FCC strongly 1726 Oak Hills Circle, Garland, have a perpetual duration from the NE 68360. The initial agent for Approved the County Board of encourages online filing. A mailing date of filing. NOTICE service of process of the Company Equalization Change of Value address for a paper filing is: FCC NOTICE 6. The affairs of the Limited Liability Notices. In the County Court of is Register Agents Inc., 530 S. Company are to be conducted Requests for Environmental IN THE COUNTY COURT OF Hladky gave an update of her Seward County, Nebraska 13th Street, Ste 100 Lincoln, NE, by its members in proportion to Review, ATTN: Ramon Williams, SEWARD COUNTY, Estate of DAVID L. PEKAREK, 68508. The company is member- their contribution to the capital of office. 445 12th Street SW, Washington, NEBRASKA Convened as the Board of Deceased managed. Nature of the Company the company, as adjusted from DC 20554. In the Matter of the Trust of Gale Commissioners. Estate No. PR 20- 54 is woodworking and agricultural. time to time, to reflect additional SCI — September 16, 2020 E. Simonsen, Deceased Approved the minutes of Notice is hereby given that on SCI — September 16, 23, 30, 2020 contributions or withdrawals by ZNEZ Case No. PR 19-87 September 1, 2020. September 11, 2020, in the the members. Notice is hereby given that a Commissioners gave an update of County Court of Seward County, Paul C. Holtorf, Organizer Petition for Approval of Settlement Nebraska, the Registrar issued Diane L. Holtorf, Organizer their activities. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION Accepted the County Sheriff Fee TRADE NAMES Agreement has been filed and is a written statement of Informal SCI — September 09, 16, 23, 2020 set for hearing in the County Court OF & Mileage Report for July 2020. Probate of the Will of said Decedent APPLICATION FOR of Seward County, Nebraska, Accepted the Clerk of the District and that David L. Pekarek, Jr., Ryan’s Rentals, LLC REGISTRATION OF located at 261 South 8th Street, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Court & County Clerk Fee Reports whose address is 2608 Alvo Rd, TRADE NAME Seward, NE 68434, on October 8, that Ryan’s Rentals, LLC, has Notice of Organization for August 2020. Seward, NE 68434, was informally 2020, at 9:00 a.m. been organized under the laws of Approved 2 Agreements for the Trade Name: H & S Plumbing, /s/Sheila R. Beins appointed by the Registrar as Cartl LLC Road Dept. Heating & Air Conditioning of the State of Nebraska with Clerk of the Personal Representative of the Notice is hereby given that Approved request for 911 part- Name of Applicant: KV Enterprises, a designated office located at Seward County Court Estate. Cartl LLC, a Nebraska Limited time staff member, as presented Inc. 1879 Denton Road, Pleasant 261 South 8th Street Creditors of this Estate must file Liability Company, has been by Andrew Matney, 911 Director, Address: 120 S. 4th Street, Dale, NE 68423. The Registered Seward, NE 68434 their claims with this Court on or organized under the laws of the and Anna Thomas, Assistant 911 Seward, Nebraska 68434 Office of the company is 1879 Telephone: (402) 643-3214 before November 16, 2020, or be state of Nebraska, with its initial Director. Applicant is: Corporation Denton Road, Pleasant Dale, NE Prepared and Submitted by: forever barred. designated office at 673 252nd, Held public hearing for rezone in H If other than an Individual, state 68423 and the Registered Agent at Milford, Nebraska 68405. The REMBOLT LUDTKE LLP /s/Sheila R. Beins Precinct with several members of under whose laws entity was such address is Ryan Krenk. The initial agent for service of process 3 Landmark Centre Clerk of the County Court the Public speaking in opposition formed: Nebraska affairs of the Company are to be of the Company is Nick Glanzer, 1128 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300 Robert I. Blevens 10344 or in favor. Request for rezone Date of first use of name in managed by its member. 673 252nd, Milford, Nebraska Lincoln, NE 68508 Blevens and Damman was denied. Nebraska: 6/20/2016 Ryan Krenk, Manager 68405. (402) 475-5100 Law Office Held public hearing for Conditional General nature of business: SCI — September 02, 09, 16, 2020 Cartl LLC Daniel E. Klaus (#17889) Box 98 Use Permit to construct plumbing, heating and air Seward, NE 68434 SCI — September 02, 09, 16, 2020 telecommunications tower in C conditioning services [email protected] ZNEZ Timothy F. Clare (19970) 402-643-3639 Precinct with several members /s/B G Krohe Attorney for Estate of the Public speaking in favor. Signature of Applicant [email protected] Attorneys for Co-Trustees SCI — September 16, 23, 30, 2020 Noti ce is hereby given that on the 3rd day of # 2 (Crete) Justin Kuntz Permit was approved. SCI — September 16, 2020 November 2020, a General Election will be held to SCI — September 16, 23, 30, 2020 ZNEZ Scott Piening Approved changes to Wage Range ZNEZ elect candidates to the various offices up for Julie Kozisek election. The polls in all precincts will be open Table, as presented by Brea from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The following offices, #2R (East Butler) Ehmen, HR Director. candidates, and issues will appear on the ballot. South Ward Dan Zysset Held discussions on office Brandon Jisa TRACTORS, SKID-LOADER AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Presidential Ticket inventories and new copy United States President & Vice President machines. TH Republican Donald J. Trump/Michael R. #1 (Exeter-Milligan) SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 2020 • 9:30AM • 2476 280 RD., SEWARD, NE Pence Adopted the agenda for September Eric W. Milton Directions: From Seward, NE, Go 9 1/2 miles north on Highway 15, or from David City, NE, go 16 miles south on Highway 15. Democrat Joseph R. Biden/Kamala D. Harris Allen D. Vavra 15, 2020, and adjourned at 11:12 Libertarian Jo Jorgensen/ Jeremy Cohen Paul Jurgensen Kyle A. Svec a.m. Auctioneer’s Note: Helen has moved to a nursing home and will be selling her personal property at public auction. Senatorial Ticket Sherry Schweitzer, County Clerk Please note there are many miscellaneous items that are not mentioned in the sale bill. We will be running 2 auction rings! Unit ed State Senator # 44 (Dorchester) SCI — September 16, 2020 Republican Ben Sasse Kel li Schweitzer Democratic Chris Janicek Michael Hatfield Libertarian Gene Siadek Shelly Lehr Tractor/Skid-loader/4-Wheeler/Car electric fencer; chicken plucker; hammers; Congressional Ticket # 68 (Friend) Scott Vyhnalek (to be offered at 11:30 a.m.) st shovels; wrenches; screw- Representative in Congress – 1 Dist. Jamie Tuttle Official Proceedings John Deere 3010 gas tractor, synchro, NF, Republican Jeff Fortenberry Tyler J. Bartels of Staplehurst 3 pt. good paint, Paulson hyd. loader, good drivers; socket sets and Democrat Kate Bolz Megan Weber Libertarian Dennis B. Grace August 25, 2020 condition, S.N. 44162; John Deere 675B other misc hand tools. The following is a condensed skid-loader, good tires, good condition, S.N. Misc. Farm Machinery County Ticket # 148(Malcolm) Tony Nutter form of minutes. A complete copy A120326; 2008 Suzuki 750 AXI 4-Wheeler, County Commissioner –Dist 2 Amy L. Spellman Taylor-Way 8-row folding p Re ublican Darrell J. Zabrocki is on file at the Village Hall. The only 575 miles, like new!!! John Deere “A” William E. England cultivator; JD 1010 18’ Democrat No Filing Staplehurst Village Board held w/loader, power steering, (parts or project); field cultivator; Lindsay Seward City Council their monthly meeting at 7:00 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe 4-door (proj- County Commissioner – Dist. 4 Ward 1 Jessica Kolterman 4-section harrow; JD Republican John K. Culver Ward 2 Erin Weides P.M. at the village hall. Chairman ect); 1977 GMC K3500 pickup w/wrecker 400 15’ rotary hoe; (2) Democrat No Filing Chris Schmit

Thompson called the meeting to (parts or project). IHC 4-row cultivators; JD Ward 3 John P. Singleton order and announced the open County Public Defender Gerald L. Henthorn Lawn Mowers mounted sickle mower; Republican Nicole Tegtmeier Ward 4 Jonathon Wilken meeting act and location in the JD 5 bottom plow; assort- Democrat No Filing John Deere GT275 riding mower w/rear village hall. Roll call was taken ed 2-3 bottom plows; IHC chase); assorted ERTL toy tractors and toys; Seward Airport Authority bagger; John Deere LT155 riding mower; Non-Partisan Ticket 6 Year Term Erich H. Helge with members present Thompson, 4-row cultivator; JD 454 4-row crop head; 30+ various Bradford Exchange collectible Judge s of the Workers’ Compensation Court: Marvin R. Siefert John Deere LT120 riding mower w/rear S hall Judge Thomas E. Stine be retained in office? Stava, Benedict, Blath, Hemphill. Mayrath 50’ 8” grain auger; Gehl 1-row figurines, pictures, plates, etc.; 20+ various bagger; John Deere D130 riding mower Milford City Mayor The following action were taken chopper w/hay head; M-M grain drill w/ steel implement wheels; Archer, Co-op and w/171 hours; assorted push mowers. Shall Judge Dirk V. Block be retained in office? Scott M. Bashore approved minutes of the July seeder/press wheels; David Bradley wagon; misc gas and oil cans; cream cans; chicken Patrick L. Kelley meeting. No claims were submitted running gears; misc axles; misc 2-row and feeders; assorted collectible glassware; Southeast Comm. College Milford City Council Shop Tools and Misc Items Board of Governors Ward 1 Mike Roth for the fire department. Discussion Craftsman combination 2-pc tool chest horse-drawn machinery. lightning rods; multi tire signs; misc photos D ist. 1 Chuck Byers Ward 2 Dean A. Bruha held on plans for addition. Moving on casters; 5-drawer tool chest; assorted and old frames; Elvis McCormick decanter. Jeanne H. Stec Kelli Keib Household and Misc Items At-Large Timothy R. Cerveny a few trees and the shed for shelving; assorted piles of dimensional (2) curved glass china hutch (modern); misc Neal Stenberg Village Trustees lumber (stored inside); assorted steel and Beaver Crossing Lance D. Breitkreutz Women’s Club. The following furniture; assorted canning jars; assorted claims were approved: Greg wood posts; misc. bridge plank; round Terms: Cash or good check w/proper ID. Lower Platte South NRD Mike Banks roasters; crockpots; dishes; pots; pans; Sub-Dist. 1 Don Jacobson J.P. Black Major credit cards accepted w/fee. All items Damman 250.00; Nebraska Water bale feeder; misc livestock gates/panels; glassware; tableware, etc. double-sided calf creep feeder; misc sheets sold as-is and where-is. Auction Company Director Upper Big Blue NRD Bee Sherri Slack Environment Association 350.00; Sub-Dist. 1 Roger Houdersheldt or owners are not responsible for accidents One Call Concepts 3.84; Midwest galvanized tin; power horizontal band saw; Misc Antiques and Collectibles Sub-Dist. 2 Jeffrey Bohaty Cordova Travis Due Laboratories 161.12; Waste pedestal bench grinder; Craftsman 10” Seward Bottling Company wooden or theft. All announcements made sale day Sub-Dist. 3 Richard A. Bohaty Tammy Sladek table saw; Stihl 250 chain saw; Ryobi band beverage cooler w/legs; Mobil 15-gal oil take precedence over any printed material. Sub-Dist. 4 Lynn W. Yates Jake Zimmer Connections 62.00; Farmers Coop Stan Boehr 186.10; Black Hills Energy 73.25; saw; Dremel 16” scroll saw; angle grinders; can; hand corn sheller; Neal Anderson All descriptions are believed to be accurate Sub-Dist. 5 Merlin M. Volkmer Garland Jeremy Lewis Nebraska PHE Laboratory 72.00; power drills; misc floor and hyd. jacks; duck prints; assorted Firestone Ag Division but all conclusions will be determined by Kendall J. Siebert Marty Dlouhy handyman jack; 1-row garden seeder; cattle Collector toy tractors (from dealers-only pur- the buyer. Sub-Dist. 6 John Miller Jacob S. Bennett Recycling Enterprises 200.00; Sub-Dist. 7 Rodney Grotz Jason Swerczek John Deere Financial 52.83; Sub-Dist. 8 Paul Bethune Goehner Clinton Bialas O’Reilly 10.97; SENDD 275.00; Moravec Auction Co. LLC Nebraska Public Power Dist. Dave Besse Jacobson Sand & Gravel 968.00; HELEN DUFFEK Subdivision 1 Mary A. Harding 2741 L Rd, David City, NE 68632 Seward County Independent Todd R. Calfee Pleasant Dale Leslie Thomas Russ Moravec, Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker OWNER Jeff Oehm 14.42; NNTC 58.92; Norris Public Norris Public Power Dist. Leroy Trease Power 1722.76; EFTPS 1082.08; 402-367-8218 • www.moravecauctions.com Sub-Dist.12 Thomas Sieck Staplehurst Craig Stava Perennial Public Power Dist. Bobbi J. Blath Subdivision 1 Jeffrey W. Obermier Kasey B. Alloway

Member Educational Service Unit # 6 Utica Jim Swanson District 4 Larry K. Starr Gregory Ohlsen District 6 Carla Schwahn Jodi A. Micek 2 Member Educational Service Unit # 7 The Secretary of State will publish a true copy of District 12 No Filing the title and text of any amendments or referendums once each week for three consecutive weeks Boards of Education preceding the election.

# 67(Centennial) I, Sherry Schweitzer, County Clerk of Seward Mark J. Avery County, do hereby certify that the persons whose Doug Cast names are printed in the certification have made Bryce Borchers personal filings and each has fulfilled all requirements of law and each is entitled to have # 5 (Milford) Tony Roth their name printed upon the official ballot as a Ned Pauley candidate for public office, as designated in the Craig M. Shaw certification.

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SCI — September 16, 2020 SCI — September 16, 2020 ZNEZ Page SPORTS 13A Seward County Independent September 16, 2020 Bluejays team up for combined trophy by Stephanie Croston [email protected]

Seward’s cross coun- try teams got a beautiful day to run at Aurora Sept. 11 and took advan- tage, winning the girls’ team title, finishing as runner-up in the boys’ race and bringing home the combined team trophy. “The kids had a good experience,” Coach Kurt Holliday said. “All but two set PRs. It is a good day when you do that.” Nathan Nottingham was the top finisher for COURTESY PHOTO the boys’ team, placing The Seward girls’ and boys’ cross country teams won the combined team trophy at Aurora Sept. 11. second in 16:34.5. Cole While the boys are and Tandee Masco paced “The kids are excited Aurora Invitational Collin Warren, 22:23 .49, 121st; Alex Tonniges, Gray was 11th, Colin Boys’ team scores—Aurora 48, Seward 22:23 .83, 122nd; Jakob Gray, 22:31 .24, 124th; Standifer 17th and Mi- young and inexperi- the Jays with fourth- because it’s a morning 48, Hastings 48, York 52, Northwest 59, Adams Jadyn Nelson, 23:30 .68, 141st; Matthew Flyr, enced, Holliday said it’s and fifth-place finishes, race,” Holliday said. Central 88, Fillmore Central 102, Crete 145, St . 23:42 .95, 142nd; Connor Lindeman, 26:59 .17, chael Peery 18th. Cecilia 190 151st; Logan Wagoner, 32:49 .17, 157th The boys’ team fin- been fun to see them respectively. All six girls Because it’s a Class A Seward—Nathan Nottingham, 16:34 .5, develop. finished in the top 20. meet, the top five run- second; Cole Gray, 17:56 .73, 11th; Colin Standifer, Girls’ team scores—Seward 25, Hastings 51, ished in a three-way tie 18:16 .37, 17th; Michael Peery, 18:17 .56, 18th; Aurora 57, Northwest 58, York 76, St . Cecilia 102, with Aurora and Hast- “We’re excited to get Holliday said this ners will count toward Leighton Limback, 18:27 .11, 24th; Evett Howe, Crete 104 better,” he said. week’s meet at Pioneers the team score instead of 18:45 .2, 30th; Owen Sackschewsky, 18:46 .45, Seward—Keegan Beisel, 20:04 .61, fourth; ings for first and had to 31st; Jonathan Jurchen, 18:57 .25, 33rd; Drew Tandee Masco, 20:21 .92, fifth; Samantha Hughes, go to a tiebreaker. The The girls won the Park will be more of a just top four. Collings, 19:16 .89, 43rd; Nic Classen, 19:41 .49, 21;10 .98, seventh; Karnie Gottschalk, 21:27 .3, meet pretty easily, he challenge. The girls will “We’re excited for the 57th; Nathan Hochstein, 20:06 .26, 67th; Ian 10th; Elizabeth Gokie, 22:23 .46, 17th; Tayvah fourth-place team was Johnson, 20:24 .75, 75th; Kyle Peery, 20:29 .83, Straub, 22:25 .16, 18th; Natalie Axt, 23:42 .55, 37th; only four points behind. said, outscoring sec- start at 8:30 a.m., with next one. We keep seeing 78th; Franklin Broadwell, 20:30 .62, 79th; Tanner Ella Gray, 25:20 .18, 52nd; Michaela Broadwell, “That makes it more ond-place Hastings by the boys to run at 9 a.m. times improve,” the Bye, 21:10 .75, 93rd; Nixon Seegebarth, 21:59 .44, 25:38 .29, 56th; Bethany Gebhardt, 26:03 .57, 63rd; 105th; Sabit Duol, 22:16 .89, 116th; JJ Metschke, Emily Gokie, 26:57 .48, 68th; Bailey Broadwell, exciting,” Holliday said. 26 points. Keegan Beisel and JV to follow. coach said. 22:19 .58, 117th; Xander Foulk, 22:23 .3, 120th; 32:00 .47, 78th SHS volleyball cuts errors in week’s matches by Stephanie Croston rotation error, he said. receive errors and just Totals 72-73-7 . Seward 2, Raymond Central 0 Adams Central 2, Seward 0 [email protected] SETS (attempts-assists)—Ringler 2-2, SHS 25 25 ACHS 25 25 The match was also two errors at the service Hibbert 67-27, Miller 1-0, Dominy 1-0, Sagehorn RCHS 17 17 SHS 23 15 the best hitting match so line. Pallas said every- 0-1 . Totals 72-29 . ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Hibbert ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Hibbert Seward volleyball DIGS—Vyhnalek 1, Ringler 10, Hibbert 1, 1-2, Miller 7-8-2, Drew Kratochvil 1-1-1, Sagehorn 1-2, Miller 4-4-1, Kratochvil 1-1, Lliteras 1-1-1, for for SHS, who fin- one got to play in the Hughes 2, Lliteras 1, Dominy 2, Sagehorn 9 . Total 1-1, Lliteras 3-3-1, Ringler 15-16-5, Hughes 11-14- Ringler 26-30-10, Hughes 15-21-6, Nordmeyer went 3-1 in its match- ished hitting .234 with 31 match, which he was 26 . 7, Katie Smith 0-1 . Totals 39-46-16 . 0-1, Smith 4-6 . Totals 52-72-18 . es last week, beating BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Hibbert 0-1, Miller BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Ringler 0-2, Smith kills. happy to see. Seward 2, Ralston 0 0-3, ringler 2-6, Smith 0-2 . Totals 2-12 . 0-2 . Totals 0-4 . Nebraska City Sept. 10 Abbey Ringler had 11, Ringler posted six SHS 25 25 SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Hibbert SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Hibbert and, in the Norris Invi- RHS 11 22 3-4, Miller 9-9-1, Kratochvil 1-1, Sagehorn 10-11-2, 1-2, Miller 6-7, Sagehorn 7-8, Ringler 8-9-3, and Vyhnalek and Anna kills and two ace serves. ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Ringler Lliteras 2-3, Ringler 5-6-1, Hughes 14-15-4 . Totals Hughes 8-8, Nordmeyer 2-3, Smith 1-1 . Totals tational Sept. 12, beating Hughes added seven In the final game 21-26-9, Hibbert 3-3-1, Hughes 12-13-6, Miller 44-49-8 . 33-38-3 . Ralston and Blair before 5-6-2, Lliteras 10-15-1, Sagehorn 2-3-1, Vyhnalek SETS (attempts-assists)—Hibbert 28-15, SETS (attempts-assists)—Hibbert 59-17, each. against Waverly, the 7-10-5 . Totals 60-76-25 . Miller 2-0, Sagehorn 1-0, Ringler 2-0, Hughes 2-1 . Miller 2-0, Kratochvil 1-0, Sagehorn 1-1, Ringler losing to Waverly. At Norris, the Jays Jays came up short BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Ringler 0-2, Hib- Totals 35-16 . 2-0, Hughes 1-0, Nordmeyer 1-0, Smith 2-0 . Totals “It was a really good bert 0-2, Hughes 0-1, Miller 0-1 . Totals 0-6 . DIGS—Hibbert 2, Miller 4, Sagehorn 3, 69-18 . opened against Ralston 25-15, 25-16. Waverly is SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Ringler Lliteras 4, Ringler 3, Hughes 3, Nova Nordmeyer DIGS—Hibbert 4, Miller 1, Kratochvil 1, week,” Coach Tom Pal- and beat the Rams 25-11, ranked No. 3 in Class B 14-14-1, Hibbert 3-3, Hughes 10-11-1, Sagehorn 2, Smith 3 . Total 24 . Sagehorn 12, Lliteras 1, Ringler 4, Hughes 4, Smith las said. “I’m proud of and features two future 6-6-1, Dominy 6-6, Vyhnalek 9-9 . Totals 48-49-3 . 1 . Total 28 . 25-22. Seward had just SETS (attempts-assists)—RIngler 6-0, Seward 2, Nebraska City 1 the way we played.” one missed serve to go Huskers, Pallas said. Hibbert 58-22, Hughes 2-0, Lliteras 2-0, Sagehorn SHS 20 25 25 Seward 2, Hastings 1 The Jays are a rela- “We played very well. 4-0, Vyhnalek 2-2 . Totals 74-24 . NCHS 25 12 22 SHS 25 22 25 with three aces and 25 DIGS—Ringler 8, Hibbert 6, Hughes 8, Miller ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Hibbert HHS 21 25 14 tively young team this kills but 16 attack errors. The kids accepted the 1, Lliteras 1, Sagehorn 9, Vyhnalek 1 . Total 34 . 4-6, Miller 12-14-6, Sagehorn 1-1-1, Lliteras 10-10- ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Hibbert season, but Pallas said challenge. Their energy 4, Ringler 34-41-13, Hughes 15-16-9, Nordmeyer 2-2, Miller 8-8-2, Kratochvil 8-12-6, Lliteras 7-7-2, Pallas was pleased Seward 2, Blair 0 0-1, Smith 5-10-3 . Totals 81-99-36 . Ringler 28-34-9, Hughes 27-29-14, Dominy 3-4, they have improved in with the team’s serve was amazing,” he said. SHS 25 25 BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Miller 2-1, Lliteras Smith 0-1, Grace Vyhnalek 0-3 . Totals 83-100-33 . all areas. “It was a fun match. I BHS 13 14 1-1, Ringler 0-4, Smith 1-2 . Totals 4-8 . BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Hibbert 0-1, Kra- receive, which finished ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Hibbert SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Hibbert tochvil 0-1, Ringler 0-1, Hughes 1-1 . Totals 1-4 . The week opened with with no errors. love to play teams like 5-6-2, Miller 2-2-1, Gabi Cepek 1-1-1, Sagehorn 9-9, Miller 12-13-1, Sagehorn 20-20-3, Lliteras 3-6, SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Hibbert a 25-20, 25-19, 25-17 win Ringler led the team that – we play up to the 3-3, Lliteras 7-9-2, Ringler 12-13-6, Vyhnelak 5-6-3, Ringler 5-7, Hughes 9-10-1, Madison Dominy 1-1, 9-9, Miller 7-7, Sagehorn 17-19-1, Ringler 10-12-2, Hughes 12-14-3 . Totals 48-55-18 . Nordmeyer 2-2, Smith 2-2-1 . Totals 63-70-6 . Hughes 13-13-2, Dominy 11-11, Nordmeyer 0-1 . over Nebraska City. with nine kills, and Ellie challenge.” BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Hibbert 0-1, Miller SETS (attempts-assists)—Hibbert 71-30, Totals 67-72-5 . Pallas was pleased Sagehorn picked up nine Ringler led the way 0-1, Vyhnalek 0-1, Hughes 0-3 . Totals 0-6 . Miller 1-0, Sagehorn 2-0, Lliteras 3-0, Ringler 9-3, SETS (attempts-assists)—Hibbert 84-32, SERVES (good-attempts-aces)— Hibbert Hughes 6-2 . Totals 92-35 . Kratochvil 1-0, Sagehorn 4-0, Lliteras 1-0, Ringler with how the Bluejays digs. with nine kills. 2-3, Sagehorn 7-7-1, Ringler 20-20-2, Vyhnalek DIGS—Hibbert 5, Miller 7, Sagehorn 8, 1-0, Hughes 3-0, Dominy 2-0 . Totals 96-32 . served – going 72-73. The Against Blair, the Up next, the Jays 4-5, Hughes 5-5, Dominy 8-8 . Totals 46-48-3 . Lliteras 6, Ringler 3, Hughes 10, Smith 1 . Total 40 . DIGS—Hibbert 9, Miller 2, Sagehorn 20, SETS (attempts-assists)—Hibbert 44-16, Ringler 10, Hughes 9, Dominy 4, Nordmeyer 1 . one missed serve was a Jays again had no serve (6-4) are scheduled to Sagehorn 2-1, Ringler 6-1, Vyhnalek 1-0 . Totals Norris 2, Seward 0 Total 55 . host Ralston Sept. 15 53-18 . NHS 25 25 and their home tourna- DIGS—Hibbert 3, Sagehorn 7, Ringler 7, SHS 16 12 Lakeview 3, Seward 0 Vyhnalek 2, Hughes 7, Dominy 4 . Total 30 . ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Hibbert CLHS 25 25 25 ment Saturday, Sept. 19. 0-2, Miller 5-6-1, Kratochvil 2-3, Sagehorn 1-1, SHS 18 23 15 Brackets had not been Waverly 2, Seward 0 Lliteras 3-4-1, Ringler 10-13-5, Hughes 12-15-3, ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Hibbert WHS 25 25 Nordmeyer 0-1, Smith 2-5 . Totals 35-50-10 . 4-4-1, Miller 16-19-7, Kratochvil 6-7-3, Sagehorn released at press time. SHS 15 16 BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Kratochvil 0-1, 0-1, Lliteras 8-10-1, Ringler 29-36-11, Hughes CHS offense ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Hibbert Ringler 0-1, Hughes 1-0 . 21-24-7 . Totals 84-101-30 . Seward 3, Nebraska City 0 4-5, Miller 3-4, Lliteras 4-5-1, Ringler 13-16-9, SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Hibbert BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Lliteras 0-2, SHS 25 25 25 Vyhnalek 5-8-2, Hughes 11-17-3 . Totals 40-55-15 . 6-6-1, Miller 2-2, Sagehorn 6-6-1, Ringler 4-5-2, Hughes 0-2 . Totals 0-4 . NCHS 20 19 17 BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Lliteras 0-1, Ringler Hughes 3-4, Dominy 5-5, Nordmeyer 1-1 . Totals SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Hibbert ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Grace 0-1, Vyhnalek 0-1, Hughes 0-1 . Totals 0-4 . 27-29-4 . 4-4, Miller 7-9, Sagehorn 11-11-1, Ringler 13-14-2, Vyhnalek 9-10-7, Abbey Ringler 25-31-11, Desirae SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Hibbert SETS (attempts-assists)—Hibbert 43-10, Hughes 11-13-1, Dominy 6-7 . Totals 52-58-4 . sputters in two Hibbert 6-6-3, Anna Hughes 12-16-7, Tanya Miller 2-2, Sagehorn 7-8, Ringler 1-3, Vyhnalek 6-6, Kratochvil 1-0, Lliteras 1-0, Ringler 2-0, Hughes SETS (attempts-assists)—Hibbert 79-27, 3-3, Keira Llitears 9-11-3 . Totals 64-77-31 . Hughes 8-8-1, Dominy 5-5 . Totals 29-32-1 . 1-0, Nordmeyer 1-0 . Totals 49-10 . Miller 3-1, Sagehorn 5-0, Lliteras 1-0, Ringler 1-0, by Stephanie Croston Maddie Avery drove BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Vyhnalek 0-3, SETS (attempts-assists)—Hibbert 41-13, DIGS—Hibbert 2, Lliteras 1, Ringler 8, Hughes 5-1, Dominy 1-0 . Totals 95-29 . Ringler 1-5, Hibbert 0-2, Hughes 1-2, Miller 0-1, Miller 1-0, Sagehorn 4-0, Lliteras 1-0, Ringler 2-0, Hughes 2, Madison Dominy 2, Nordmeyer 2, DIGS—Hibbert 5, Miller 5, Kratochvil 1, [email protected] in two, and Halley Heidt- Lliteras 0-1 . Totals 2-14 . Hughes 3-0, Dominy 1-0 . Totals 40-53 . Smith 1 . Total 18 . Sagehorn 13, Ringler 7, Hughes 9 . Total 40 . brink drove in the other. SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Vyhnalek DIGS—Hibbert 6, Sagehorn 5, Lliteras 1, Centennial got to 5-5, Ringler 17-17, Hibbert 9-9-1, Hughes 11-12-2, Ringler 3, Hughes 2, Dominy 5 . Total 21 . The Broncos (2-11) Madison Dominy 15-15, Ellie Sagehorn 15-15-4 . play on the state softball were to host Milford Your online source for Nebraska jobs, complex last week in Sept. 15 and play in a owned and operated by Nebraska’s newspapers. Hastings. The Broncos triangular at David City Nebraska Environmental Trust played Adams Central with Malcolm Thursday, and York Sept. 20 and Sept. 17. On Saturday, (NET) Category Meetings came up short in both, NEHires.com Sept. 19, the team is falling to Adams Central Ask this newspaper about scheduled to be in the NEHires.com 9-2 and York 12-3. Arlington Invitational. NET will hold 3 Funding Category meetings on-line placing your employment Coach Joe Dey said “It will be a week to via Zoom. You can only register for one meeting. ad in print and online at he thought the Broncos see if we can make prog- Registration is limited. Written comments may be www.NEHires.com, played well against Ad- ress,” Dey said. ams Central. The score submitted to: Nebraska Environmental Trust, or call 1-800-369-2850. was tied 2-2 after three Adams Central 9, Centennial 2 700 S. 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 until innings, but then the CHS 200 00 2 ACHS 101 25 9 October 23, 2020. Registration link is - https:// Patriots got the bats go- CHS ab r h rbi ing and added two runs Kinnett, Halle ...... 3 1 1 0 go.unl.edu/net2020meetings Ziegler, Kailey . . . . . 2 1 0 0 in the fourth and five in Dey, Daylee ...... 2 0 0 0 the fifth. Heidtbrink, Halley . . . 3 0 0 1 Avery, Maddie . . . . . 3 0 0 1 The meetings will be held online from 1:00pm - Dey was pleased to Bailey, Jillian ...... 3 0 0 0 Green, Kierra ...... 1 0 0 0 4:00pm CDT on the following dates: see just two errors on Timmerman, Eliza . . . 2 0 1 0 the CHS defense in the Horne, Savannah . . . . 2 0 1 0 - Tues., Sep 29th, (Ferguson House, Lincoln) game. Offensively, he Totals ...... 21 2 3 2 HBP—Dey . -Tues., Oct 6th (Kearney Area Chamber of said, the team had its CHS IP R(ER) BB K Horne (L) ...... 3. .0 3(3) 2 0 Commerce, Kearney) chances. Ziegler ...... 1 .1 6(1) 3 0 “We left seven or eight Hit batters—Horne 2 . WP—Horne, Ziegler . - Wed., Oct 14th (Papio-Missouri River NRD office, on base,” he said. 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Hoffschneider, Cora . . . 1 0 0 0 “We got off to a bad Bailey ...... 1 0 1 0 LegalAidOfNebraska.org Fischer, Ava ...... 1 0 0 0 start, but then we settled Horne . . 1. 0. 0. 0. . . . down,” he said. Steckly, Morgan . . . . 1 0 0 0 Totals ...... 18 3 3 3 1-844-268-5627 York scored nine runs 2B—Bailey . HBP—Ziegler . in the first inning before CHS IP R(ER) BB K https://environmentaltrust.nebraska.gov Legal Aid of Nebraska provides FREE legal help to low-income Nebraskans. Dey (L) ...... 1 .0 9(1) 0 0 CONTACT US TODAY! CHS came to bat. Horne . . . 4 . .0 .3(2) . . 0 4 . . “We weren’t able to Hit batters—Dey . WP—Dey, Horne . recover,” Dey said. 14A SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 Tigers too much for Clippers by Heath Kramer Cards down Jays Seward County Independent by Stephanie Croston They had no answer. [email protected] The Malcolm football After a big win over team entered its Sept. Omaha Gross Sept. 4, 11 contest with Falls the Seward Bluejays City knowing they were on the road Sept. would have to play 11, off to play rival Crete. better than they did “It was competitive, the week before. The back and forth,” SHS Clippers failed in that Coach Jamie Opfer said. attempt as they lost 30-6 In the end, Crete came at home. out ahead 27-21. The Tigers spent “In the second half, most of evening con- Crete was able to move trolling the clock with the ball, and we were methodical drives out not,” Opfer said. “We of their unique ver- couldn’t maintain con- sion of the triple-wing sistency.” offense. “We knew they The first half ended BRADY OLTMANS/SCI with the Jays up 21-13. would present chal- lenges,” Malcolm head Malcolm sophomore Lucas Christensen follows junior Seward scored on a Gavin Zoucha on an off-tackle run against Falls City one-yard run by Gavin coach Scott Amen said. during the Sept. 11 game. Sukup in the first “We had to be sure to read our keys and play quarter and a pair of that ended at the Falls in a 14-yard touchdown assignment football. Sukup to Nathan Pence City 10-yard-line. run by Caleb Courter. “We did a poor job touchdown passes in the “A couple of times Malcolm (1-2) will of tackling, which led second quarter. regroup this week as to way too many yards in the first half we had “The second half was they get ready to travel after contact.” good opportunities definitely Crete’s,” Opfer to Centennial (1-2). After the Clippers to score,” Amen said. said. “We couldn’t match “We have to get back stalled out on their “We were moving the their intensity.” to playing disciplined, opening drive, Falls ball on them and then At times, he said, the assignment football,” City marched down the a penalty or a mental game felt good when the Amen said. “This will field, going 87 yards in mistake would set us Jays were able to move be a back-to-basics seven plays that includ- back. the ball like they want- week for us in practice. ed two long runs and a “We didn’t have that ed to. Seward finished CAITLYN NELSON/SCI We have a lot of room touchdown by Leighton kind of room for error. the game with 171 yards Trevor Ruth of Seward looks for an opening in the Crete for improvement.” Vice. Vice found the We needed to capitalize passing and 30 rushing. defense Sept. 11. Kickoff in Utica is end zone three times in on the chances we had.” Sukup completed 16 Falls City wore down scheduled for 7 p.m. of 23 passes for 171 yards CHS 13 0 8 6 27 OGHS 0 7 0 0 7 the game. First quarter SHS 6 7 0 0 13 the Clippers in the sec- Friday, Sept. 18. and two touchdowns. SHS—Gavin Sukup 1-yard run (Parker Ham- First quarter On the Clippers’ next mond kick) SHS—Gavin Sukup 65-yard pass to Boone ond half as its bruising drive, they got into Falls City 30, Malcolm 6 Bryce Piskorski caught CHS—20-yard run (kick good) Duncan (kick failed) running attack proved Falls City 7 3 7 13 30 CHS—1-yard run (kick failed) Second quarter Falls City territory but six for 103 yards. Malcolm 0 0 0 6 6 Second quarter SHS—Sukup 41-yard pass to Zac Tonniges to be too much for the On defense, Justin turned the ball over First quarter SHS—Sukup 9-yard pass to Nathan Pence (Parker Hammond kick) when a Malcom Saltz- Malcolm defense to FC—Vice 18 run (Aldana kick), 3:32 Matulka and Tayden (Hammond kick) OGHS—34-yard pass (kick good) Second quarter SHS—Sukup 25-yard pass to Pence (Ham- Team totals man pass was picked handle. The Tigers end- Vandenberg both had FC— Aldana 24 FG, 11:15 mond kick) OGHS SHS off and returned to the ed the night with 288 Third quarter three solo tackles and Third quarter First downs 9 12 FC— Butler 13 run (Aldana kick), 3:17 CHS—2-yard run (pass good) Carries-yards 24-61 31-60 Clippers’ 14 yard line. yards on the ground as five assists. Fourth quarter Fourth quarter Comp.-att.-int. 19-35-2 17-34-0 After the Malcolm they averaged over six FC— Vice 3 run (Kick failed), 9:23 The Jays (2-1) get an- CHS—32-yard run (kick failed) Passing yards 208 213 FC— Vice 3 run (Aldana kick), 5:40 Team totals Punts-avg. 6-44.0 8-35.25 defense held its ground, yards per carry. other new opponent this MAL— Courter 14 (run failed), 2:04 SHS CHS Return yards NA 46 Lukas Aldana kicked “We didn’t respond Team totals week when they host First downs 11 25 Fumbles-lost 1-1 1-0 MAL FC Carries-yards 11-30 56-299 Penalties-yards 8-70 4-40 a 24-yard field goal to well in the second McCook Friday, Sept. 18. First downs 12 13 Comp.-att.-int. 16-23-0 8-10-0 SHS individual stats give the Tigers a 10-0 half,” Amen said. “Our Carries-yards 38-153 42-268 The Bison are old school, Passing yards 171 125 RUSHING—Mason Bisbee 3-5, Novacek Comp.-att.-int. 5-11-21 1-3-0 Punts-avg. 3-43.7 4-24.5 14-29, Sukup 8-17, Knott 1-0, Ruth 4-7. lead. guys were hanging Opfer said, running the Passing yards 59 20 Return yards 66 42 PASSING—Sukup 17-34-0 227. Each of the Clippers’ their heads as things Fumbles-lost 1-0 2-0 veer option. Fumbles-lost 1-1 0-0 RECEIVING—Duncan 1-65, Bisbee 1-0, Penalties-yards 2-15 0-0 Penalties-yards 3-20 5-30 Tonniges 2-48, Novacek 2-8, Piskorski 4-53, Ruth first half possessions weren’t going our way.” “It’ll be really cool. Individual stats SHS individual stats 3-16, Pence 4-37. ended in Falls City The Clippers’ lone RUSHING—Zoucha 15-59, Christensen 12- We haven’t played be- RUSHING—Hunter Novacek 7-13, Sukup TACKLES—Duncan 2u; Bisbee 1a; Tonniges score came late in 51, Reiling 3-20, Courter 1-14, Day 2-2, Saltzman fore,” he said. “They run 3-11, Trevor Ruth 1-6. 2a; Novacek 3u, 3a; Piskorski 1u; Sukup 2u; Knott territory with the final 3-(-2), Frank 2-(-14). PASSING—Sukup 16-23-0 171. 6u, 1a; Hill 2a; Ruth 3u, 7a; Hackbart 2u; Isaac the game when the a lot of different forma- drive ending closest to PASSING— Saltzman 3-8, 25 yds, 1 INT; RECEIVING—Mason Bisbee 1-3, Zac Ton- Spotanski 1a; Hammond 1u, 1a; Anderson 1a; non-starters marched Frank 2-3, 34 yrds, 1 INT. tions. We’ll have to make niges 2-10, Novacek 2-13, Bryce Piskorski 6-103, Jackson Hemphill 1a; AJ Frazy 1u; Franklin 3u, the end zone. Malcolm RECEIVING—Dunse 2-32, VanAvery 1-15, Ruth 2-10, Pence 3-46. 1a; Matulka 1a; Dickey 3u, 2a; Vandenberg 1u, closed out the half with down the field on a sure we are gap sound.” Sizemore 1-7, D. Walters 1-5. TACKLES—Boone Duncan 2a; Tonniges 6a; Nathan Miller 1u; Wegman 1a; Pence 1u, 2a. a 13-play, 75-yard drive drive that culminated Seward will add some 1u, 1a; Novacek 1u, 8a; Piskorski 2u, 7a; Sukup spice to its offense, 2u; Kalen Knott 4u, 2a; Nolan Hill 2u, 5a; Ruth 5u, 10a; Micah Hackbart 2u; Jackson Anderson 2u, 1a; putting in new wrinkles, Issac Franklin 5u, 4a; Justin Matulka 3u, 5a; Trey the coach said. Dickey 6a; Tayden Vandenberg 3u, 5a; Jackson Warren 4a; Luke Wegman 1u; Pence 1a. 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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK | OCTOBER 6-12, 2019 Two of county’s long-time chiefs say goodbye

by Myranda Nerud [email protected] like coats and the boots that you pulled up and now Seward County rural fire very big budget to operate departments will lose over we’re all in bunker pants and short coats,” Propst on,” Stevens said. “Because 40 years of volunteer fire said. “Going out on your said. “All those kinds of of that, a lot of the equip- department chief experi- ment wasn’t really great. I first heart attack where you ence. things are now manda- have to do CPR will prob- “I think if you talk to tory that we have to wear can remember some of the people when they first join Jon Propst with the bunker gear we had was all ably stay with you all the the department as a family. Tamora Volunteer Fire De- those kinds of things - just time. Calls with infants, the department, all of them more protection for us that government gear we picked are going to tell you they “People have disagree- partment and Mark Stevens when we went though gov- that type of thing, those ments. All of that is part of with the Garland Volunteer wasn’t available back in the all really kind of stay in joined to try and help,” ‘70s.” ernment programs.” Stevens said. it (being chief) and it’s no Fire Department have been Stevens said now the the back of your mind. But different than any other some of the longest reign- Propst said when he first there’s a lot of good things “They wanted to help the started he remembered his department has grown, and community and help people family so you have to look OCTOBER 30, 2019 ing volunteer fire depart that go along with that, air pack only worked if you with the growth the train- and I think everybody at it like that. You have to ment chiefs in Seward - ing has improved. too.” treat everybody fairly and County. breathed. Propst said a call he re- does. But if you stay a long Now the department has “Now we have people time, I think it’s because try and treat them all the Propst has been with going to fire school every members the most was the same,” Stevens said. the Tamora department upgraded to pressurized 1984 grain elevator explo- of the other things that are air packs that is constantly year, more people than we involved in it, that pride Both Propst and Stevens for nearly 40 years and has used to. You use to be only sion. will stay on their depart- been chief for 24 of those pressurized so firefighters “It was our only two fire- you get from going out and can breathe more normally. able to send three or four making things better while ments to be able to help years. and I think this year we related fatalities that we’ve their successors. He said there have been Stevens, who has been on had on our department, so you’re there and when the Garland department for sent 15 people off the de- you’re being challenged.” Propst will stay until his mostly equipment changes partment at the same time,” that was quite a day to have insurance says he has to since he started in the late 37 years and has been chief that happen,” he said. Propst and Stevens will since 2001, said his depart- he said. both retire from their chief retire at age 70, and Stevens 1970s. Over the years Stevens The explosion had killed will stick around for one “We’ve went to a lot of ment has improved equip- two employees at the Blue positions, Propst in Janu- ment, too. said different types of calls ary and Stevens in May. more year to make sure the new equipment. In the ‘70s Valley Co-op Elevator that transition goes smoothly. “When I first got on the have different impacts had Propst said he hopes the we had the old trench coat on him. were unloading a truck on “There’s a lot involved department, a very small the north side of the eleva- next chief will put safety department, and not a lot of “The first time you go first to make sure everyone with the office. Stuff like Celebrate inside of a house fire will tor. getting grants and how you Stevens said fire fighting on the department will always stay with you,” he come home to their fami- do your funding and how is something that can hook you document your train- you or make you leave. lies. Stevens said his replace- ing, that kind of stuff that ment needs to also look at kind of needs to be handled so they can keep going,” Seward Volunteer Stevens said. the Season athletesof the FIRE DEPARTMENT

Members of the Seward Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department are, from left: (front row) Bruce Mifflin, Jeff Neihardt, Lisa Kimsey, Connie Languein, row) Chris Newton, Josh Shoemaker, Landon Dirks, Tami Svehla, Mark Suhr, Ciera Eisele, Joe Yant, Dan Lieb, Jordan Germer and Dan Brumm; and (back row) VanDerslice, Thomas Suhr, James Kimsey, Tayler Hoffman, Travis Pollak, Bryan Niebrugge, Kent Auman, Zeb Kotil and Dakota Fernau. Not pictured ar week Cody Pollak and Justin VanDerslice.

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[email protected] Centennial 3, Sandy Creek 0 week loss Sept. 11, beat- touchdown. tion than we have seen Springer 2u, 1a; Isaac Yeackley 5u, 1a; Trent CHS 25 25 25 ing Fillmore Central Stauffer 1u, 2a; C. Schluckebier 5u, 3a; Nitzsche SCHS 7 16 15 The Panthers had a yet,” he said. 1u, 2a; Car. Springer 1u, 1a; Nick Beel 7u, 1a; The Centennial ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Kate 28-12 in Geneva. couple drives get within The keys for Milford Lorenzo Temple 1u, 2a; Kaleb Miller 3u; Seth volleyball team earned Hirschfeld 23-26-13, Gracie Booth 9-11-2, “The kids played Stutzman 4u, 1a; Vondra 1u; Shook 1u; Nelson Jaycee Stuhr 19-20-7, Jaci Opfer 15-17-5, Karley the Eagle 10 before the will be to stay home on Girmus 1u; Brody Mach 1a; Isaac Voboril 1a; Jake fifth at the Malcolm Naber 12-15-6, Kiley Rathjen 8-11-5. Totals 86- better,” Coach Marty defense stiffened and their assignments and Patton 1u. Invitational Sept. 10 100-38. Hingst said. “I thought BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Stuhr 0-1, Opfer kept them out of the end- tackle better, he said. Ashland-Greenwood 42, Milford 14 and 12, beating Fort 0-1. Totals 0-2. we played a good football zone, Hingst said. The Eagles were AGHS 14 0 28 0 42 Calhoun, Fairbury and SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Lexus team.” MHS 7 0 0 7 14 Prochaska 0-1, Hirschfeld 11-12, Booth 9-91, Milford scored its without Bryce Jakub but First quarter Elmwood-Murdock and Stuhr 9-9-2, Opfer 10-12-2, Naber 13-14-2, He was pleased to second touchdown just got Isaac Yeackley back. AGHS—Jacobsen 60-yard pass to Zimmer- losing to Malcolm and Rathjen 7-8. Totals 59-65-7. see the defense held man (Grauerholz kick) SETS (attempts-assists)—Prochaska 8-2, before halftime on a On the down side, Kaleb AGHS—Jacobsen 27-yard pass to Maack Ashland-Greenwood. Hirschfeld 6-3, Booth 1-0, Stuhr 5-2, Krislyn Fillmore Central’s Jake 33-yard pass from Cam- Miller had to leave the (Grauerholz kick) The Broncos were Green 2-0, Opfer 68-31, Naber 3-0, Rathjen Stone to just 65 yards. game with an injured MHS—Bryce Jakub 5-yard run (Garret Wa- 1-0. Totals 94-38. den Springer to Ayden tenpaugh kick) 2-0 on day one, with a DIGS—Prochaska 7, Hirschfeld 17, Booth The MHS offense was Shook. shoulder and will likely Third quarter 25-23, 25-16 win over 3, Stuhr 2, Green 6, Opfer 13, Naber 11, Rathjen able to control the ball, The Eagles kicked off be out at least two AGHS—Jacobsen 6-yard run (Grauerholz Fort Calhoun and 2. Total 61. kick) rushing 55 times for 326 to start the second half weeks, Hingst said. AGHS—Jacobsen 9-yard pass to Zimmer- 25-20, 16-25, 25-18 win Centennial 2, Fort Calhoun yards and completing and held the Panthers to man (Grauerholz kick) CHS 25 25 over Fairbury. Coach Milford 28, Fillmore Central 12 AGHS—Jacobsen 70-yard interception FCHS 23 16 two of three passes for 40 a three-and-out. Milford FCHS 0 0 0 12 12 return (Grauerholz kick) Alex Anstine said the ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)— yards. drove down the field in MHS 7 7 6 8 28 AGHS—Matthew Schuster 5-yard run (Grau- Hirschfeld 20-21-11, Booth 3-3, Stuhr 10-15-6, Broncos played more First quarter erholz kick) Opfer 9-9-5, Naber 6-7-3, Rathjen 5-6-2. Totals Eli Vondra and Cabe 11 plays and, although MHS—Eli Vondra 6-yard run (Garret Waten- Fourth quarter aggressively in the 53-61-27. Schluckebier combined MHS fumbled, Shook re- paugh kick), 7:03 MHS—Cabe Schluckebier 2-yard run (Wa- BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Hirschfeld 0-1, Fairbury match, going Second quarter tenpaugh kick) Booth 0-1, Stuhr 0-3, Opfer 0-2, Naber 0-1, for 27 of Milford’s covered in the endzone MHS—Camden Springer 33-yard pass to Team totals on a 7-point run to win Rathjen 0-3. Totals 0-11. carries. Vondra fin- for the score. Ayden Shook (Watenpaugh kick), 0:29 AGHS MHS SERVES (good-attempts-aces)— the third game. Third quarter First downs 20 10 Hirschfeld 5-6, Booth 5-5, Stuhr 9-10-1, Opfer ished with 111 yards Schluckebier scored MHS—Shook fumble recovery (kick failed), Carries-yards 37-208 42-149 Day two saw the 12-13-5, Naber 6-7, Rathjen 5-6. Totals 42-47-6. and a touchdown, and his touchdown on a 10- 4:46 Comp.-att.-int. 12-16-0 2-6-3 SETS (attempts-assists)—Prochaska 3-1, Broncos start off Fourth quarter Passing yards 202 29 Hirschfeld 5-2, Green 2-1, Opfer 42-17, Naber Schluckebier added 65 yard run in the fourth FCHS—33-yard pass to Jake Stoner (conver- Punts-avg. 1-43.0 2-37.0 against Malcolm, 4-3. Totals 56-24. yards and a score. quarter, and MHS fin- sion failed) Return yards 32 144 DIGS—Prochaska 6, Hirschfeld 8, Booth always a tough team to MHS—Cabe Schluckebier 10-yard run (kick Fumbles-lost 2-2 2-2 2, Green 1, Opfer 5, Naber 6. Total 28. Schluckebier and ished the scoring with a start the morning with, failed), 6:25 Penalties-yards 3-20 5-35 Nick Beel came up big safety. FCHS—Keegan Theobald 1-yard run (con- MHS individual stats Centennial 2, Fairbury 1 Anstine said. version failed), 4:32 RUSHING—Eli Vondra 18-76, Camden CHS 25 16 25 on defense, Hingst said. Hingst said sopho- MHS—Safety, 1:57 Springer 9-26, Carter Springer 4-6, Jakub 3-23, “We started well, FHS 20 25 18 Schluckebier notched more punter Seth Stutz- Team totals Chase Nitzsche 3-18, Schluckebier 2-5, Connor ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)— then Malcolm went on FCHS MHS Troyer 1-(-6), Ayden Shook 1-(-2). Hirschfeld 37-43-24, Booth 2-3, Stuhr 15-20-4, five solo tackles and man did a good job on a run,” she said. First downs 8 18 PASSING—Cam. Springer 2-6-3 29. Opfer 13-17-4, Naber 8-9-3, Rathjen 6-8-3. three assists, while Beel his two attempts to pin Carries-yards 29-74 55-326 RECEIVING—Vondra 1-17, Seth Stutzman Centennial’s serve Totals 81-100-38. Comp.-att.-int. 2-16-1 2-3-0 1-12. BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Hirschfeld 0-1, recorded seven solo the Panthers deep. receive and passing Passing yards 55 40 TACKLES—Konner Schluckebier 10u; Cam. Booth 0-1, Stuhr 0-1, Opfer 0-1, Naber 0-1, tackles and one assist. Milford (1-1) will host Punts-avg. 4-33.5 2-38.0 Springer 3u; Jakub 1u; Trent Stauffer 2u, 3a; C. broke down, and the Rathjen 0-3. Totals 0-8. As a whole, the defense Return yards 121 15 Schluckebier 7u, 1a; Nitzsche 1u, 3a; Car. Springer SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Pro- Wahoo, the defending offense got predictable, Fumbles-lost 0-0 3-2 3u; Nick Beel 4u, 1a; Lorenzo Temple 1u, 1a; Kaleb chaska 3-5, Hirschfeld 11-12-2, Booth 7-8, finished with three tack- Class C1 state champion, Penalties-yards 4-20 6-51 Miller 3u, 1a; Stutzman 1u, 5a; Vondra 4u; Keenan the coach said. Stuhr 15-16-2, Opfer 5-8-1, Naber 9-10-2, les for loss, something Friday, Sept. 18. MHS individual stats Troyer 5u; Colton Hauder 1a; Thomas Vance 1a. CHS won the first Rathjen 2-4-1. Totals 52-63-8. SETS (attempts-assists)—Prochaska game against Ash- 10-2, Hirschfeld 9-3, Booth 2-0, Opfer 59-28, land-Greenwood, but Naber 7-2, Rathjen 3-0. Totals 90-35. DIGS—Prochaska 9, Hirschfeld 8, Stuhr 4, then the Bluejays Green 3, Opfer 12, Naber 5, Rathjen 1. Total 42. capitalized on Bronco Rescheduled game doesn’t bother Jays mistake in game two. Malcolm 2, Centennial 0 MHS 25 25 by Stephanie Croston triangular at Malcolm tough tournament,” Parra, Lauryn ...... 4 0 2 1 The third was back and CHS 14 15 [email protected] Meyer, Brooke ...... 3 0 1 0 Sept. 15 and host Milford Eber said. Anderson, Dalaney .... 3 1 2 0 forth, and a call that ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)— Hirschfeld 24-29-7, Booth 4-4, Stuhr 7-10-1, Thursday, Sept. 17. On Collins, Jordyn...... 3 0 0 0 Fernau, Jayden ...... 3 0 1 0 didn’t go Centennial’s Opfer 6-10, Naber 7-10-2, Rathjen 4-4-2. Totals Seward 9, Beatrice 6 In a game original- Saturday, Sept. 19, the Krahulik, Ava ...... 0 1 0 0 52-67-12. SHS 004 030 2 9 way took the momen- ly scheduled for Sept. Collins, Coral ...... 0 1 0 0 BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Hirschfeld 0-1, team is slated to play in BHS 201 210 0 6 tum away from the Stuhr 0-1, Opfer 0-1, Rathjen 0-1. Totals 0-4. Totals ...... 32 9 14 9 10, the Seward softball a tournament at Hast- SHS ab r h rbi 2B—Hamling, L. Parra, S. Parra. HR—Geidel SERVES (good-attempts-aces)— Parra, Sydney...... 4 1 2 3 Broncos, Anstine said. team beat Beatrice 9-6 2, S. Parra. Hirschfeld 6-7-2, Booth 4-5, Stuhr 4-5-1, Opfer ings with four of the top Hamling, Grce ...... 4 1 2 0 SHS IP R(ER) BB K In the fifth-place 5-6-2, Naber 2-2, Rathjen 5-5-1. Totals 26-30-6. Sept. 12. The game was Benedict, Hannah ..... 4 1 1 0 five teams in Class B. Parra, S. (W) ...... 7.0 6(3) 3 8 match against Elm- SETS (attempts-assists)—Prochaska rescheduled because of Hartman, Tarryn ...... 0 1 0 0 6-0, Hirschfeld 8-0, Stuhr 1-0, Green 2-0, Opfer “It should be a good Geidel, Claire ...... 4 2 3 5 wood-Murdock, An- 46-11, Naber 1-0, Rathjen 1-0. Totals 65-11. rain. stine said her team DIGS—Prochaska 2, Hirschfeld 8, Booth 3, Stuhr 1, Green 3, Opfer 14, Naber 2, Rathjen Coach Rich Eber said came out flat. 1. Total 34. the Bluejays played well In game two, senior on offense, with Claire ProvidingProviding Behaviorial Behavioral Kate Hirschfeld took Ashland-Greenwood 2, Centennial 1 BlueBlueBlue Blue AGHS 22 25 25 Geidel hitting two home HealthHealth ServicesServices charge, bringing the CHS 25 16 21 runs and Sydney Parra ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)— ValleyValleyValleyValley energy up for her team Hirschfeld 24-28-13, Booth 4-4, Stuhr 8-11-5, another. One of Geidel’s for over 5045 yearsyears! and playing well on Opfer 9-10-2, Naber 16-20-5, Rathjen 8-10-2. came in the seventh Totals 69-83-27. BehavioralBehavioralBehavioralBehavioral Individual, Family, both offense and de- inning and gave the Jays BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Hirschfeld 0-1, Marital & Group Counseling fense, Anstine said. Stuhr 0-1, Opfer 0-3, Naber 0-1, Rathjen 1-0. a couple insurance runs, HealthHealthHealthHealth Despite mistake Totals 1-6. Adults and Children SERVES (good-attempts-aces)— Eber said. “Where“Where“Where HealingHealing Healing “Where Begins”Begins” Begins” Healing Begins” in game three, the Hirschfeld 10-12-1, Booth 3-4, Stuhr 6-7-1, “On defense, a couple Substance Abuse Broncos were able to Green 2-2, Opfer 8-11-2, Naber 6-7, Rathjen Evaluation & Counseling 8-11-2. Totals 43-54-6. mistakes led to most 459459 SouthSouth459 South 6th,6th,459 Ste.Ste. 6th, South 11 Ste. •• Seward,Seward, 6th,1 • Seward, Ste. NENE 1 • Seward,NE NE win 24-26, 25-17, 25-17. 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Up next for Centen- SERVES (good-attempts-aces)— game,” Eber said. nial (8-4) is Fairbury Hirschfeld 10-12, Booth 8-8, Stuhr 5-7, Green Geidel finished the Sept. 15 on senior 1-2, Opfer 13-16-1, Naber 13-13-1, Rathjen 10-11. Totals 60-69-2. game 3-4 with five RBIs. Subscribe to the night. CHS is sched- SETS (attempts-assists)—Prochaska Parra, Grace Hamling, SEWARD•COUNTY uled to host Sutton and 6-4, Hirschfeld 6-1, Booth 3-0, Stuhr 1-0, Green 2-1, Opfer 67-29, Naber 8-4, Rathjen 2-0 Totals Lauryn Parra and Da- Shelby-Rising City in a 95-39. I laney Anderson had two NDEPENDENT triangular Thursday, DIGS—Prochaska 5, Hirschfeld 13, Booth 4, Stuhr 4, Green 5, Opfer 7, Naber 6, Rathjen hits each. Sept. 17, starting at 5 1. Total 45. 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The Clippers run a spread Quarantine Unit for and activated means the out of the zone separately to “We are currently into hospital, which serves keep infections contained. most elective surgeries— our emergency disaster Seward County and sur- ones that aren't crucial to that specialize in the care Reamer said that's noth- needed for patients with plan,” said Roger Reamer, rounding areas, is pre- COVID-19 ing new to COVID-19. saving someone's life right CoronavirusCEO of Memorial in Health NE pared to handle an influx now—but those that are COVID-19. as they left the quaran- “We have other infec- Four people beingCare Systems, but that's no of patients related to the immediately necessary will For MHCS, those include tine unit Monday morn- tious diseases that we man- monitored in the reasonNa- for local residents to COVID-19 disease—or any changes still go on. CHI Health St. Elizabeth ing. age on a regular basis,” he GICC connected on some big plays, tional Quarantineworry. Unit Actually, the emer- other infection, for that and Bryan Health, both in These four Americans 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 offense and go 3-4 or 3-3 stack on de- 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 have one ined the CDC nation,” qualifications. and H1N1. This is some- personal protective equip- tions to be eligible for that.” 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 from quarantine Sunday zone each day do not come capacity and the number of tive for COVID-19,government. while The hospital has a des- effort to stop any public Reamer said MHCS also afternoon, having tested in contact with other staff. ventilator machines avail- he said. two others have tested ignated infectious disease health issue. is communicating regu- negative for the virus in Services like laundry go 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. fense, Klanecky said. braska Gov. Pete Ricketts (continued on 2) (continued on 6A) drawing one lucky winner on . greeted two of the people “We have seen teams with speed,” Dining room to school room HOPE MOURAL/SCI Online education means changes across the board “It’s homecoming and senior night, 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] Inc. and Anderson Construction. School hallways are si- lent. Lockers have nothing in them. Classrooms are Bandshell gets new flooring empty. And it’s not summer Klanecky said, adding that he saw ELIZABETH A. ELLIOTT/SCI vacation. by Hope Moural Instead, students and [email protected] Owner Neil Burkholder takes a look around Main Street Mar- teachers are working from so we’ll be pumped up,” he said. ket in Milford. The store has recently expanded its offerings. home. After a week of on- For the Seward bandshell, it’s out with the old and in with the new. line education, everyone’s 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! some lapses in the secondary. Some 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 Game stats were not available at flooring. [email protected] School superintendent, with other items. Shortly thereafter, Stryson talked said. “It’s normal in a dif- When people visit When they moved to 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, Leighton transformed into a schoolroom COURTESY PHOTO Work is being done to replace the flooring and a few underlying beams at the Seward chance to step back in “We could see how one person,” Dr. Josh Fields, and Malachi Limback, student for, from left, Emerson, “We knew Hughes Brothers had This poster by Mackenna COURTESY PHOTO s at Seward High and S Barndshell. time. With home-style could Wollen helpbu outrg of the Se Milfordward Seward Public Schools to new technology, teach- t. John Lutheran. been involved in (redoing the floors) in the third and fourth placed second weather and other construction proj- canned goods, old-fash- community,”grade division Lucindaof the Ne brask superintendent, said. ing strategies and changes stepping up and being unlucky breaks also caught the Bron- before and felt comfortable with it,” risers and replacing some beams that ment of Agriculture a Depart- communicating, our teach- said. “It was a new idea to 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 “The kids have been Fields said classes like Hughes Brothers has performed it feels like home. had family out of state the same around here,” physical education and municate at a high level, press time. The City of Seward sought contrac- construction tasks many times for Herrold said she is thankful for awesome with connect- The store has been who would buy cheeses, Wingard said. strength training are encourage and provide sup- tor bids last year, and the project was the bandshell, which is the site of the project getting completed. ing with teachers,” Booth in its corner spot since Lebanon bologna and offering workouts for the port whenever possible.” awarded to Bill Anderson of Ander- summer band concerts, Fourth of She added that the band, which Young local Centennial High School said. “Teachers also do a 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 out rapidly, Fields said, individual could obtain a state- Bargen said. trouble meeting the set vate and provide feedback Legislature advances bills,lete would be hitsconsidered shouldhalfway point ofgained session first-round approval Feb. SPS staff is doing its best to athletes would be required to issued permit. The billNational defines Ag a Week26, advancing was March from 22-28, general and filethe Nebras- 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. by Camryn Preston report any personal contracts neurological impairment as any on a vote of 42-0. Centennial Elementary “As long as we see have grace and patience 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 Act, introduced by Sen. Megan postsecondary institution. The “These posters truly express how Nebraska agri- classes and trying to keep on a staggered schedule. and make money off of their Nebraska, and that the depart- satisfy three criteria: proof of Hunt of Omaha, gained first- amendment passed following a culture brings us together,” said NDA Director Steve 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 and economic justice, so that all No one testifiedthe in extra opposition time teachers event, and as parents well as aspent commitment to help makend “Overall, I feel good about possible,” he said. “They’ll the bill’s statement of intent. access to handicapped parking to the bill, andour the contest committee a success.” student-athletes have the same permits came before the Urban to attending yearly thereafter. where we are.” need approval to get back 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 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- Sen. Matt Hansen of Lincoln sponders andfarmers emergency and person-ranchers provide(continued every day. on The 3A) winningl that letic association punishes them low neurological impairments to nel mitigate the potential effects to stay in contact with all building. made clear that any financial be a condition under which an posters and the names of the schools submitting entrie of them. “Cleaning the building for pursuing compensation. compensation earned by an ath- are on NDA’s website at nda.nebraska.gov/kids. Under the proposal, student- s Centennial’s students is not cheap if there’s a The posters, depicting this year’s theme of “Nebras- have been involved in confirmed case,” Wingard ka Agriculture Brings905 People Main Together,” St were judged Zoom sessions, as well, said. Chiropractic can help with: in three categories: first and second grade; third and Bargen said. They’ve At Centennial, high Dr. Wild specializes fourth grade; and fifthSeward, and sixthNE 68434 grade. 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On Thurs- dent.com. 16A SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 Malcolm ends as runner-up at home by Heath Kramer improvement is between be feeling a lot better coach Amber Dolliver Seward County Independent weeks one and two of a about their volleyball said. “We were missing season. If that is to be be- team after its week two some players for a couple Many coaches will lieved, then the coaching performance. of weeks, and having the tell you one of the most staff at Malcolm should The Clippers went 4-1 whole team back helps important times to see at the Malcolm Boosters’ everyone settle into Invitational tournament their roles.” held Sept. 10 and 12. The Clippers opened After going undefeated day two of the tourna- in pool play, Malcolm ment with a quick 25-14, lost to No. 4 Lincoln Lu- 25-15 sweep of No. 10 theran 25-17, 25-20 in the Centennial. England championship match. had a big match with Malcolm opened the 16 assists and three ace tournament with a dom- serves. The sophomore inating 25-21, 25-3 win also hit the floor for 12 over Fairbury. Kiley digs. Elkins led the team with “Lauryn is a de- 11 kills while Lauryn fense-first kind of England had 21 set player,” Dolliver said. assists. “That’s not always typi- The Clippers’ tough- cal of a setter.” est pool play match came In the final pool play against Ashland-Green- match, Malcolm quickly wood, a Class B ratings disposed of Fort Cal- contender. After win- houn in a 25-12, 25-17 STEPHANIE CROSTON/SCI ning big in the first set, sweep. Six Clippers re- Kaitlyn Dostal of Malcolm swings hard against Ash- Malcolm let the Bluejays corded kills in the match land-Greenwood Sept. 10. back in during the with Elkins leading the “Great blocking comes ment,” Dolliver said. second set. The Clippers way with nine. England as a result.” “This will be a good escaped with a 25-14, distributed 23 assists. The defending state week to continue work- 20-25, 25-23 win. Elkins The Clippers averaged champion Warriors ing on the little things STEPHANIE CROSTON/SCI led the way with 23 kills over four blocks per had too much firepower that make us a better while Danielle Fortik match in pool play with Savannah Spahr (12) and Tennacee Crumrine (4) of Milford for the Clippers. With all-around team.” recorded 13 digs from Gracie Burwell stopping go for a block against Conestoga during the Malcolm Invi- six-footer Molli Martin the libero spot. England six attacks. tational Sept. 10. and 5-10 Abby Wachal at Malcolm Boosters Invitational had 33 assists and eight “We’re doing a much Championship Match the net, Malcolm strug- digs. better job of commu- Lincoln Lutheran 2, Malcolm 0 gled to get good swings. Lutheran 25 25 “Defensively, we’re nicating and getting Malcolm 17 20 The Lincoln Lutheran better than we were last players in the right individual stats not available at press time Eagles battle duo combined for 10 week,” Malcolm head spots,” Dolliver said. Malcolm Boosters Invitational blocks. Malcolm 2, Fort Calhoun 0 “We were psyched FC 12 17 Malcolm 25 25 out before we ever took KILLS—Elkins 9, Wondercheck 7, Dostal 5, to fourth place the floor,” Dolliver said. England 2, Burwell 2, Sehi. Not here BLOCKS—Burwell 2, Sehi, Dostal, Elkins. by Stephanie Croston Totals 45-49-5. “They’ve been one of the SERVES (aces)—Small 3, England 2, Sehi, [email protected] SETS (attempts-assists)—Kepler 3-2, Zegers best teams in the state Fortik, Elkins. 1-1, Adams 10-6, Stelling 21-9, Sav. Spahr 4-1, SETS (assists)—England 23. Schweitzer 5-1, T. Roth 3-0, Saltzman 3-0. Totals for a few years now and DIGS—Dostal 5, Small 4, Elkins 4, Fortik 3, A competitive week 50-20. we played scared. England 2, Sehi 2. DIGS—Kepler 4, Zegers 6, Adams 1, Stelling “They are very good, of volleyball spells good 3, Sav. Spahr 3, Schweitzer 3, T. Roth 1, Saltzman Malcolm 2, Centennial 0 things for the Milford 4. Total 25. but I don’t think the sep- Centennial 14 15 aration between our two Malcolm 25 25 Eagles. MHS finished Ashland-Greenwood 2, Milford 1 KILLS—Elkins 11, Dostal 5, Burwell 2, Sehi, fourth in the Malcolm AGHS 25 21 33 teams is as great as we England, Wondercheck. Invitational Sept. 10 and MHS 22 25 31 made it look at times.” BLOCKS—Sehi, Burwell, Dostal, Wonder- ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Kepler check. 12, with losses to Ash- 47-53-21, Adams 1-1, Stelling 18-20-4, Sar. Spahr The Clippers (7-3) host SERVES (aces)—England 3, Fortik 2, Sehi. land-Greenwood and 16-16-4, Sav. Spahr 13-17-3, Bontrager 24-26-4, T. Wilber-Clatonia (6-6) SETS (assists)—England 16, Fortik 4. Roth 11-13-4, Saltzman 2-3. Totals 132-149-40. DIGS—England 12, Small 8, Dostal 3, Fortik Lincoln Lutheran. BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Stelling 0-2, Sar. Tuesday night before 3, Sehi 2. “Our losses came Spahr 0-2, Sav. Spahr 0-4, Bontrager 0-2, T. Roth traveling to Milford for 0-2. Totals 0-12. Malcolm 2, Ashland-Greenwood 1 to great teams and we SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Kratochvil a Thursday, Sept. 17, tri- A-G 14 25 23 played them competi- 8-10, Kepler 20-20, Zegers 2-2, Adams 10-11, angular with the Eagles Malcolm 25 20 25 Stelling 10-10, Sav. Spahr 7-7, Saltzman 19-19-1. KILLS—Elkins 23, Burwell 4, Dostal 4, Sehi tively which will only Totals 76-79-1. (6-3) and David City (3-4). 3, Wondercheck 3. make us better in the SETS (attempts-assists)—Kratochvil 2-0, Milford finished BLOCKS—Sehi 2, Burwell 2, Elkins 2, Won- Kepler 7-1, Adams 28-6, Stelling 87-27, Sav. dercheck. long run,” Coach Emily Spahr 3-1, Bontrager 1-0, T. Roth 2-1, Saltzman fourth in the Malcolm SERVES (aces)—England 3, Elkins. Restau said. 9-2. Totals 139-38. tournament with its SETS (assists)—England 33, Fortik. DIGS—Kratochvil 6, Kepler 14, Zegers 1, losses coming to Ash- DIGS—Fortik 13, England 8, Elkins 6, Dostal The Eagles finished Adams 12, Stelling 15, Sav. Spahr 2, Bontrager 2, 6, Sehi 6, Small 6, Sehi 5, Wondercheck 2. with wins over Louis- T. Roth 1, Saltzman 27. Total 80. land-Greenwood and Lincoln Lutheran. The Malcolm 2, Fairbury 0 ville, Conestoga and Lincoln Lutheran 2, Milford 0 Fairbury 21 3 Elmwood-Murdock. LLHS 25 25 last time the teams met, Malcolm 25 25 Restau said the Eagles MHS 18 19 the Eagles knocked the KILLS—Elkins 11, Burwell 4, Wondercheck match stats not available at press time 3, England 2, Dostal 2, Sehi. received serve well but Clippers out of the 2019 BLOCKS—Burwell. were too predictable on Grand Island Central Catholic 2, STEPHANIE CROSTON/SCI subdistricts. SERVES (aces)—Sehi 3, Elkins 2, Fortik, Milford 0 (Aug. 29) Small, Dostal, England. offense. GICC 25 25 Kiley Rathjen of Centennial blocks a Fairbury attack during “While we’re playing SETS (assists)—England 21. “We need to find more MHS 16 17 the Malcolm Invitational Sept. 10. Read how the Broncos better, we still have DIGS—Small 5, Dostal 5, England 4, Elkins ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Hannah 2, Sehi 2, Burwell. options on who can Kepler 18-24-5, Caitlyn Adams 1-1, Sydney did on page A15. much room for improve- terminate the ball,” she Stelling 16-17-6, Sarah Spahr 1-3, Savannah Spahr 15-18-5, Celia Bontrager 9-10-3, Taylor Roth 6-6, said. “We will be work- Avery Saltzman 3-3. Totals 69-82-19. ing on that this week BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Stelling 0-1, Sar. Spahr 0-1, Sav. Spahr 0-3, Bontrager 0-1, Roth 0-2. as well as stopping the SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Elle Krato- middle attack.” chvil 5-5, Kepler 7-8, Adams 4-4, Stelling 7-7, Sav. Spahr 4-4, Saltzman 6-6. Totals 33-34. Celebrate the end of summer with a Milford (5-3) is sched- SETS (good-attempts-assists)—Kratochvil uled to host a triangu- 1-1-1, Kepler 5-5, Adams 24-24-6, Stelling 43-43- 9, Sar. Spahr 1-1, Sav. Spahr 4-4-1, Saltzman 2-2. lar Thursday, Sept. 17, Totals 80-80-17. starting at 5 p.m. against DIGS—Kratochvil 8, Kepler 12, Adams 10, Stelling 5, Sar. Spahr 1, Roth 1, Saltzman 7. Total David City and Malcolm. 44. On Saturday, Sepet. Sweet Rides Aurora 2, Milford 1 (Aug. 29) 19, the Eagles are sched- AHS 25 19 25 uled to play in a tourna- MHS 20 25 16 ment at Fillmore Cen- ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Kepler 19-24-6, Stelling 21-22-7, Sar. Spahr 1-2, Sav. Ph to Contest tral. Raymond Central Spahr 11-14-4, Bontrager 18-19-5, Roth 13-14-3, comes to MHS Tuesday, Saltzman 1-2. Totals 84-97-25. BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Kepler 0-2, Stelling Sept. 22, for a 7 p.m. 0-2, Sar. Spahr 0-2, Sav. Spahr 0-5, Bontrager 1-0, match. Roth 0-3. Totals 1-14. SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Kratochvil 10-10, Kepler 8-9, Adams 10-10, Stelling 10-11-2, Milford 2, Louisville 0 Sav. Spahr 12-13-2, Saltzman 8-8. Totals 58-62-4. MHS 25 25 SETS (good-attempts-assists)—Kratochvil LHS 5 16 4-4-2, Kepler 6-6-1, Adams 33-33-8, Stelling 46- ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Hannah 46-10, Sav. Spahr 2-2, Bontrager 1-1-1, Roth 2-2-2, Kepler 13-16-5, Sydney Stelling 5-5-4, Sarah Spahr Saltzman 2-2. Totals 96-96-24. 6-6-4, Savannah Spahr 3-4-1, Jenna Schweitzer DIGS—Kratochvil 9, Kepler 24, Adams 6, 1-1, Celia Bontrager 6-6-1, Taylor Roth 3-5-1, Stelling 11, Sav. Spahr 1, Saltzman 7. Total 58. Avery Saltzman 1-1. Totals 38-44-16. BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Kepler 0-1, Stelling Milford 3, Fairbury 2 0-1, Sar. Spahr 1-3, Bontrager 0-1. Totals 1-6. MHS 22 23 25 25 15 SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Kepler FHS 25 25 18 22 9 8-9-4, Ashlynn Zegers 4-4-2, Caitlyn Adsms 21- ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Kratochvil 21-3, Stelling 3-3-1, Sav. Spahr 2-2, Schweitzer 1-1, Kepler 39-51-15, Tennacee Crumrine 14-18-6, 3-3, Saltzman 6-7-1. Totals 47-49-11. Ashlynn Zegers 2-2, Adams 1-1, Stelling 32-38-12, SETS (attempts-assists)—Kepler 5-1, Sar. Spahr 7-10-3, Sav. Spahr 16-19-4, Bontrager VOTING ENDS SEPTEMBER 17! Zegers 1-0, Adams 14-9, Stellign 13-3, Sav. Spahr 13-17-2, Roth 12-14-3. Totals 137-171-45. 1-0, Schwetizer 6-2, Saltzman 2-0. Totals 42-15. BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Kepler 0-2, Stelling DIGS—Elle Kratochvil 3, Kepler 8, Zegers 0-1, Sar. Spahr 0-2, Sav. Spahr 1-4, Bontrager 0-1, 2, Adams 1, Stelling 4, Sav. Spahr 2, Bontrager 1, Roth 0-2. Totals 1-12. Saltzman 6. Total 27. SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Kratochvil 8-8-1, Kepler 16-16-3, Zegers 5-5-1, Adams 23- Milford 2, Conestoga 0 23-8, Stelling 11-13-2, Sav. Spahr 11-11, Saltzman K&G Body MHS 25 25 34-34-9. Totals 108-110-24. CHS 12 13 SETS (good-attempts-assists)—Kepler 11- ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Krato- 11-1, Crumrine 2-2, Zegers 2-2-1, Adams 52-52- Shop Inc. chvil 1-1-1, Kepler 9-9-4, Tennacee Crumrine 2-3, 16, Stelling 82-82-21, Sar. Spahr 2-2-1, Sav. Spahr Stelling 8-9-4, Sar. Spahr 8-8-4, Sav. Spahr 5-5-1, 5-5-1, Roth 1-1, Saltzman 8-8-1. Totals 165-165-42. 1011 Main St. • Wilber 600 State St. • Milford, NE West Hwy 33 • Crete Schweitzer 2-2-1, Madison Roth 0-1, Bontrager DIGS—Kratochvil 2, Kepler 27, Crumrine 3, 402-821-2644 402-761-2131 402-826-5191 3-5, T. Roth 1-2. Saltzman 1-1-1. Totals 40-46-16. Zegers 7, Adams 7, Stelling 10, Sar. Spahr 2, Sav. BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Crumrine 0-1, Sar. Spahr 2, Roth 3, Saltzman 18. Total 81. Spahr 0-1, Sav. Spahr 0-1, T. Roth 0-1. Totals 0-4. Malcolm SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Kratochvil Milford 3, Centennial 2 CLIPPER AND 5-5-1, Kepler 11-11-2, Zegers 2-2-1, Adams 9-9-2, MHS 27 22 25 25 Stelling 4-6-1, Sav. Spahr 5-5-2, Saltzman 11-11-1. CHS 25 25 21 17 CAR WASH Totals 47-49-10. ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Kepler Open to all vehicles SETS (attempts-assists)—Kepler 2-0, Ze- 37-47-18, Adams 5-5, Stelling 18-21-6, Sar. Spahr gers 0-2, Adams 18-5, Stelling 18-7, Schweitzer 5-6, Sav. Spahr 15-15-7, Bontrager 8-10-1, Roth BOATS CARS • RVs 3-2, Bontrager 1-1. Totals 44-15. 20-26-4, Saltzman 1-1. Totals 109-131-36. TRACTORS DIGS—Kratochvil 1, Kepler 10, Crumrine 3, BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Kepler 0-1, Stelling Adams 5, Stelling 4, Saltzman 3. Total 26. 0-1, Sar. Spahr 0-3, Sav. Spahr 0-2, Roth 0-3. Totals 1304 1st St. • Friend 0-10. Milford 2, Elmwood-Murdock 0 SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Kratochvil 402-947-2222 235 S. Lincoln St. • Malcolm MHS 25 25 9-11-2, Kepler 11-13-1, Zegers 9-10-1, Adams 17- EMHS 11 13 20-1, Stelling 11-13-2, Sav. Spahr 19-19-3, Jenna ATTACKS (good-attempts-kills)—Kepler Schweitzer 1-1, Saltzman 9-10-1. Totals 86-97-11. 8-10-5, Crumrine 3-3, Zegers 2-2, Stelling 7-7-5, SETS (good-attempts-assists)—Kratochvil Sar. Spahr 4-5-2, Sav. Spahr 11-12-5, Schweitzer 2-2, Kepler 5-5-1, Zegers 1-1, Adams 38-38-8, 0-1, Bontrager 3-4-3, T. Roth 8-8-3. Totals 46-52- Stelling 67-67-20, Sar. Spahr 1-1, Sav. Spahr 6-6-2, Vote daily at sewardindependent.com 23. Saltzman 5-5-1. Totals 125-125-32. BLOCKS (solo-assists)—Stelling 1-0, Sar. DIGS—Kratochvil 7, Kepler 17, Zegers 1, THE Spahr 0-1, Sav. Spahr 0-1, Schweitzer 0-1, T. Roth Adams 5, Stelling 5, Sar. Spahr 1, Sav. Spahr 4, THE MILFORD 0-1. Totals 1-4. Schweitzer 1, Bontrager 5, Roth 2, Saltzman 9. Times SERVES (good-attempts-aces)—Kepler Total 57. 2-3, Zegers 4-4, Adams 14-15-2, Stelling 2-3, Sav. Spahr 8-9-1, Schweitzer 4-4, Saltzman 11-11-2. Page A GRICULTURE 1B Seward County Independent September 16, 2020 Centennial FFA Chapter starts school year with work, fun The Centennial Bron- co FFA Chapter started off the school year with a bang with its Annual Burger Bash on Monday, Aug. 17, and sweet corn picking on Tuesday. Everyone was wel- come to the Burger Bash whether it be students or parents and were served by FFA sponsor, Byron Wiemer. At the bash, the officers practiced their opening ceremonies and discussed plans for the upcoming year, as well as explained the serving procedures and events taking place after the meeting. The officers’ discus- sion was followed up by burgers and games. A COURTESY PHOTO cornhole tournament Members of the Centennial FFA Chapter pose next to the fruits of their hour-long corn-picking session. provided a lot of fun for students are grateful everyone whether it be to all the parents and from participating or students who showed up watching. The cornhole to the Burger Bash, the 647 US Highway 6 champions turned out members who helped to be FFA President Friend, NE pick sweet corn, Wiemer 402-947-2080 Logan Cast and mem- for grilling burgers and ber Jayden Hartshorn. 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Property 855.4.450.RTK GREEN REALTY & AUCTION & REALTY GREEN Page 2B A GRICULTURE September 16, 2020 Seward County Independent Discussing a brighter future for the local meat market by Brady Oltmans Cordova Locker space is booked over [email protected] a year in advance, partially as con- sumers shift their attention local in Speaking to an invisible audi- light of the coronavirus pandemic. ence on the other side of a computer “There’s lots of hurdles,” Barnhill screen, Nebraska State Sen. Tom said. “Some new, some not-so-new.” Brandt introduced himself as a Plym- Brandt said that due to Nebraska’s outh native and Tri County High quality of meat product, he sees a lot School Class of 1978 graduate. He then of potential in a growing processing recited his decades of experience in industry in Nebraska. He’s heard the meat industry. interest in funding an interim study Brandt and Blair Meat Market at new state meat inspection stan- owner Kevin Barnhill were the two BRADY OLTMANS/SCI dards to help local producers compete A small group of cattle graze in a field outside Milford on Sept. 12. featured speakers at the Virtual beyond current limitations. With Town Hall: The Future of Local Meat no inter-state sales, local producers’ case, no state or federal inspection throughout Nebraska, which would Markets, hosted by the Center for Ru- product stays within Nebraska’s 1.9 needs to occur because the slaughter have at least cleared some locker ral Affairs on Sept. 10, and both spent million people. That’s kept Nebraska happened post-sale. Otherwise, a fed- space for more local producers. the meeting’s hour duration answer- beef out of nearby profitable metro eral inspector is needed on-site and, Brandt and Barnhill were asked ing various questions related to local markets like Kansas City, Des Moines logistically, that’s a burden for local why the cause of local meat lockers meat markets. and Denver. lockers. should be heard. Barnhill explained In the late 1960’s, federal legislation Part of the issue facing producers, Brandt said that he’d be in favor of that it’s the local and last line be- was introduced that mandated state Brandt and Barnhill agreed, was that introducing a bill in the state legisla- tween customers and food scarcity. meat inspection regulations meet the United States Department of Agri- ture that mirrored other state initia- When the supply chain pinched in federal inspection standards. Ne- culture uses a one-size-fits-all men- tives to provide funding for inspec- April because of closures at some braska representatives declared state tality when applying inspections. The tions at local lockers. The issue with massive meat production plants, standards redundant, so they were same USDA inspection procedure that, he said, would be that bill would the Blair Meat Market continued removed. Brandt and Barnhill said happens at large-scale operations as require a revenue source before it’s to offer cuts while major retailers that decision has stumped inter-state it does brick-and-mortar lockers. introduced on the unicameral floor. like Walmart in Blair were sold out. sales of Nebraska-raised meat over 50 “‘The USDA preference is to not The state senator also said that Brandt told those listening to go to years later. deal with small operations at all,” $100 million of Nebraska’s share of Walmart and simply look at the quali- If a local buyer arrives for pur- Brandt said. the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Ecno- ty of the cut. chase, it’s not guaranteed that a local Barnhill discussed how the cur- nomic Security (CARES) Act could “We produce more finished red locker has either the space or time rent most profitable path forward for have gone to local lockers – similar meat than anyone,” Brandt said. “Ne- in the schedule for slaughter. Brandt producers is to have a sale arranged to what Montana did with its allot- braska has the best beef in the world. said the locker in Diller is completely before it goes to the locker because ment. That money, Brandt said, could Let everyone else eat the Walmart booked until next summer and the of the custom exemption. If that’s the have started four or five more lockers stuff.” Husker Harvest Days goes virtual to keep farmers connected by Brady Oltmans farmers and produc- of figuring out how to products it continues to show will also feature a and is completely auton- [email protected] ers can go back to the educate consumers on exhibit. John Deere X9 combine, omous. information before next new equipment and Young said one of his which was released “That was pretty Just like the farmers year’s harvest. And methods with no in-per- favorite exhibits was a in South America and amazing, to see that and agricultural pro- instead of having the son demonstrations. cattle chute that opens displayed in North thing up close and ducers that they serve, same single day of con- Young’s confident and closes remotely. America during the personal,” Young said. those at Farm Progress tent repeated over three that he and his cowork- That chute’s settings summer. There are also “We have an entire half have done the most with days, this year’s Husker ers have put enough and maintenance run the latest developments hour in debuting that their current situation. Harvest Days consists effort into this year’s through the operator’s in autonomous farming and introducing that. The primary organiz- of three unique days online content that any phone. techniques, like the U.S. We brought in a handful er behind Nebraska’s of demonstrations and sort of education lost “That’s a pretty big debut of the new Dot of farmers to be the eyes annual Husker Harvest virtual exhibits. between physical and step forward,” Young system (autonomous and ears of the virtual Days announced in Young said he’d virtual is minimal. If said. farm technology) that event. So that was a July it would cancel personally just finished anything, the thing he This year’s virtual fertilizes without a cab pretty cool experience.” in-person aspects of this recording a demonstra- said he’ll miss most year’s trade show and tion outside of Boone about an in-person instead hold all exhibits where they recorded trade show is the people. and demonstrations combines, tillage, plant- Part of what he found online. ers, lots of tractors and most rewarding about When Matt Young of other state-of-the-art working Husker Har- Farmers Mutual Farm Progress would equipment. vest Days in the past have typically traveled “All of our content, was seeing his group of to Grand Island for field demonstrations volunteers, as well as Farm & Ranch Policies what he called a sort of and the work that our the eager faces of those family reunion, he was editors do all are on var- attending. instead in Iowa, hand- ious topics from farm- However, the staff ing off footage recorded offer coverages . . . ing to mental health of has discovered redeem- for demonstrations to farmers to farm safety ing qualities about the video editors. Because to irrigation,” Young virtual show. Because ...for your home and household property instead of hosting said. the primary concern two different massive Typically, Husker when conducting in-per- ...for your farm property trade shows – Husker Harvest Days involves son exhibits is the safe- Harvest Days and the only a half-dozen people ty of the public, those in and buildings Farm Progress Show in from Farm Progress attendance sometimes Boone, Iowa – he and his with more volunteers can’t get an adequate coworkers pooled their lending hands. This view of the exhibits. So, resources to give one virtual event, however, Young said they’ve used cohesive show. has drawn the atten- drones and cameras to “When we can’t get tion and efforts of 40-50 get a closer view of field together we’ll do the contributors. The live, exhibits than attendees very best of making online event has forced would be used to seeing lemonade out of these those at Farm Progress at Husker Harvest Days. lemons,” he said. “Rath- to approach this year Videos like that will er than do our projects differently – not only likely still hold a place independently, we’ve in construction and at the trade show in merged them togeth- distribution of each coming years. er. It’s the best of both exhibit, but also in how So Husker Har- worlds.” sales crews connect vest Days’ technology So this year’s Husker sponsors with farmers. continues to expand its Harvest Days runs Sept. There’s also the hurdle capabilities just like the ...plus farm and personal liability 15-17. Those interested can attend by regis- • Replacement costs on buildings tering online, free of Call Jay Hartman or Brandon Hegeholz, • Replacement costs on pivots charge. 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Abundant harvest expected Where does this year’s corn crop go? with high existing carryout by Brady Oltmans a chaotic time. Market prices [email protected] aren’t satisfying to farmers. Nearly 25% of Nebraska’s eth- Nearly four consecutive anol plants remain idle since days of rain helped the the onset of the coronavirus Eastern Nebraska corn crop pandemic and if the United immensely, Nebraska Corn States Department of Agri- Board President and Friend culture’s March Prospective farmer David Bruntz said. Plantings report comes to In an industry where fruition then America looks quality of product can vary at a 3-billion-bushel corn based on which side of a dirt carryout. road an acreage lies on, he’s That carryout, a stored re- counted himself fortunate to serve of corn, could be relied be where he is. upon because of the crop loss “We’re looking at aver- caused by the derecho weath- age to a little above-average er event that moved from crops,” Bruntz said. “We Northeast Nebraska into didn’t have the wind damage Iowa. The carryout could also that Northeast Nebraska and be used to offset losses from Iowa suffered so we’re fortu- drought conditions. But that BRADY OLTMANS/SCI nate. We had a wet July, prob- multi-billion bushel carryout Weathered corn rows in Seward County take in mid-September sun on Sept. 12. Dry conditions in August ably five inches, and that’s has come with consequences. and early September stumped the growth of some corn crops in Eastern Nebraska. double what we get so that “On one end, it’s peace of 15.27 billion bushels. If ethanol production dropped. “According to the law, helped us but August and the of mind knowing we have realized, that would be the That significantly impacts they’re supposed to be blend- first part of September had carryover, but we have such second-largest corn crop ever Nebraska, where ethanol pro- ing with gasoline and even been dry.” an abundant carryover that produced, although the USDA duction accounts for roughly bigger refineries have gotten Bruntz said that he we had so much and it didn’t noted that a resurvey follow- 31% of the state’s corn crop those exemptions,” Bruntz made a trip out to Imperial move the market over,” ing Iowa’s derecho dropped (from a 2016 study). said. “That’s not what this around the time of the corn Bruntz said. “We’ve had good Iowa’s corn acreage estimate “I think we’re still 11 or was designed for. This was board’s August meeting in production in the world of by 550,000 bushels. 12% down,” Bruntz said. “It’s for smaller refineries with Scottsbluff. He said that the crop inventory.” Bruntz stressed the impor- hard to say whether it’s a new more overhead costs.” drought conditions experi- The USDA released its tance of getting rid of at least normal.” The White House has not enced in the Rocky Mountain September Supply/Demand some of that carryout. One of Reports out of Washington confirmed those reports, so Region pushed slightly into and World Agricultural the ways to do that is through have suggested President Bruntz said he’ll wait on a re- Nebraska. Bruntz speculated Supply and Demand Esti- exports. China’s repeated Donald Trump would direct sponse. And that’s sometimes that without the benefit of mates (WASDE) reports on massive corn buys since May the EPA to deny more than 60 difficult to do. irrigation water, those crops Sept. 11 that reported 14.9 have given producers opti- gap-year refinery exemption “Agriculture is on sched- by Imperial may have only billion bushels versus trade mism for that partnership requests that would lessen ule,” he said. “We’re used to grown waist-high. expectation of 14.8 billion and going forward. During that regulations on biofuel mixing doing things as they need to These conditions come at the USDA’s August estimate same timeframe, however, for the time being. be done.” Corn board, corn growers share readiness checklist As the corn growing ers often.” General Farm Infor- What is your intend- supplier, are the deliver- Nerud, president of the season winds down, Ne- Nebraska Corn rec- mation to Include in ed location for storage ies automatic? Nebraska Corn Grow- braska farmers are anx- ommends farmers de- plan or delivery for each What are your ra- ers Association and ious to begin harvest. velop a farm readiness • Hired help contact field’s crop? tions? farmer from Dorchester. Every year as autumn plan in case of emergen- information and prima- Are there any bins List contact informa- “While farmers are ex- begins, the Nebraska cy. No one can learn the ry job responsibilities that need to cleaned tion for your vet. cited to get in the fields Corn Board and the nuances of a farmer’s • Typical machinery out? Where do you deliv- Hog barn routine? and harvest their crops, Nebraska Corn Growers operation overnight, but dealership and/or re- er to? Clean out procedures? we need to remember Association reminds having a plan in place pair services used Are all bins function- Are you a contract that agriculture is one farmers and rural resi- will reduce stress in the • Crop advisor and/ ing clearly? grower? If so, list their of the most dangerous contact information. dents to “take a second event of an accident or or farm manager name Which bins may occupations. By being for safety,” in order to illness. Once farmers and phone number need to be watched Where do you get prepared and taking a prevent accidents and develop their plans, • Crop insurance more closely than oth- your feed? Is it an auto- few extra seconds for ensure a successful har- they should place them agent name and phone ers? matic delivery? vest. This year, safety somewhere where they number Do you have any Is there anyone you safety, we can ensure precautions are espe- can easily be found and • Ag lender name and upcoming delivery have come help for a safe and successful cially important, as the additional copies can be phone number contacts? List specific things like load out? harvest.” world continues to deal given to trusted neigh- • Locations of equip- contract information. If so, list their contact In addition to its farm with the coronavirus bors or friends. ment needed for harvest Does anyone help information. readiness checklist, Ne- pandemic. Farm readiness market your crops? If “The harvest sea- braska Corn also has a “As someone who checklist Field plans so, list their contact son is a busy time and series of harvest safety contracted COVID-19 Protect yourself Field names and information. there are a lot of mov- tips that can be found earlier this summer, • Always “take a locations Livestock plans ing parts,” said Dan online by clicking here. I can adamantly say second for safety.” An Highlight in a plat Do you still have this is a virus you want extra second could save book, if possible cows to calve? If so, list to avoid, and it’s defi- your life. Note where the field calving routine and pro- nitely not something • Wear proper PPE. entrance is and what cessing procedures. you want to get during • Drink plenty of wa- side is best to start Which pastures do harvest,” said David ter and get enough rest. working from you typically graze? Bruntz, chairman of • Make it a point to Location of hybrids Describe in detail the Nebraska Corn check in with family that may be sooner to your grazing rotation- Board and farmer from and loved ones regular- dry down for harvest al plan. Try to update Friend. “Oftentimes, as ly, especially when fall Do you have tile frequently with where farmers, we think our gets hectic. inlets or irrigation your cows are at the occupations are prime • Take time for your- equipment that needs to current time. for social distancing. self, even if it’s just a be moved? 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Seven Seward High students were recognized by the 2020 Nebraska State Fair Education Division at the recent high school Education Contests spon- sored by the Nebraska State Fair and the NEBRAS- KAland Foundation. The students competed in static contests only this year because of COVID-19. First-place winners in their divisions were: Anna Sommerer, Grade 12, Wall Art (“Country Road,” oil); Miriam Voehl, Grade 11, Know Ne- braska Art (“fourth of July Little Girl,” watercol- or); William Poley, Grade 11, Short Story, Grades 11-12 (“The Doctor and the Monster”); Hannah Kolterman-Wagner and Miriam Voehl, Grade 11, Community Service/Group Entry, (Teen Suicide Awareness, FCCLA); Elizabeth Gokie, Grade 11, Community Service (Individual, FCCLA “Cro- cheting Bears for Kids”); NS Heidi van der Heiden, Three Dimensional Sculpture (Fox Sculpture). Seward High was award the first place/Cham- pionship Sweepstake Trophy for the seventh year in a row. The school win was based on number of entries and number of placings by students in the competition. The individual sweepstakes competi- tion for the State Fair Education Division awarded the fifth-place trophy to Voehl and sixth-place The Grand Champion Prize was awarded to the Wall Art trophy to Kolterman-Wagner, based on number of created by SHS 2020 Graduate Anna Sommerer with her individual entries and placings in the competition. “Country Road” oil painting. Sommerer’s oil painting “Country Road,” Voehl’s watercolor “fourth of July Girl,” and Voehl and SHS educators and state fair sponsors for Seward High, Seward High sponsors for the State Fair Educa- Kolterman-Wagner’s community service project, (left), Melissa Pohl (Literature) and R-Nate Knott (Art) un- tion Division were Nate Knott, art educator, and “Suicide Awareness” were selected to be displayed packed the SHS Championship Sweepstakes Trophy for first Melissa Pohl, language arts teacher, who coordinat- at the Nebraska Statehood Day event at the State place at the 2020 Nebraska State Fair Education Division, ed the entries. Capitol for the March Statehood Festival. presented to Seward High for the numbers of entries and All the first place winners will be recognized at a Static category winners from Seward High in- the placings of those entries. future SHS PRIDE rally and at the Nebraska State- clude: Grade 10; and ninth place: Megan Hague, Grade 10. hood Day Recognition in early March of 2021 at the Short Story Grades 9-10—Second place, Elizabeth In the two-dimensional Wall Art Contest, the State Capitol in Lincoln by the NEBRASKAland Rongo, Grade 10, “Paula’s Gun;” third place, Noah winners were first place Sommerer; third and fifth Foundation and the State Fair. Fields, Grade 9, “The Cosmos;” fourth place, Ava places, Kolterman-Wagner; fourth place: van der King, Grade 10, “The Forest;” seventh place, Jeanna Heiden; seventh place, Voehl; and ninth place: Zach Synder, Grade 10, “Lesson Learned;” ninth place, Ellingson, Grade 12. Ethan Galusha, Grade 10, “The Horror of Amber- In the “Know Nebraska” Photography contest jack,” and Mahri Vega, Grade 10, “Drowning.” on the high school level, recognized SHS students In the Short Story Contest for Grades 11-12, the included fourth and seventh places, Dillon Jones, results included first place, Poley, “The Doctor and Grade 12; and eighth place: Tyler Smith, Grade 12. the Monster,” and fourth place, Peyton Wood, Grade The annual overall individual and school Sweep- 11, “Hyperthymesia.” stakes awards and recognition have not been tallied In High School Poetry, Fields won third place yet and will be announced at a later date. with the poem “Flora Nebraska.” “We appreciate the longtime, annual support The Three-Dimensional art winners included of the students and staff at Seward High towards first place, van der Heiden, Fox Sculpture; third our Nebraska State Fair Education Division pro- place, Voehl; fourth place, Samantha Oborny, Grade graming and contests,” Judi Harper, State Fair 12; fifth and eighth places, Isaac Rolf, Grade 12; Education Division Superintendent, said. “Seward sixth place, Olivia Benes, Grade 10; seventh place, High has, time and again, displayed leadership in Allysen Gross, Grade 11; and ninth place, Gracen many of the contests, both in the static entries, live Sommerer, Grade 10. presentations, quiz bowls contests and tests, and it Winners in the “Know Nebraska” Art Contest, is our hope that the Nebraska State Fair Education two dimensional wall art, include first place, Voehl; Division contests can return to a full complement of Miriam Voehl, (left), was named fifth place in the Individual second place, Ava Krahulik, Grade 9; third place, both the static and live contests at the 2021 Nebras- Sweepstakes Division and Hannah Kolterman-Wagner dis- Kolterman-Wagner; fourth place, Rory Nolan, ka State Fair.” plays her sixth-place trophy in the Individual Sweepstakes Grade 11; sixth and 10th places, Riken Koinzan, Division of the 2020 Nebraska State Fair Education Division. Irrigation season may not be over for some fields, soil status by Jenny Rees yellow-green or yellow) by this plant- crops in your particular fields and can collapse when there’s a lack of Seward/York counties Extension educator based R7 date. any rain. It is recommended to allow turgor pressure due to stress from the The heat has pushed crops along, that soil moisture profile to dry out to inability to keep up with crop water I'm grateful Nebraska held our but we’ve also had a great deal of 50-60% depletion towards the end of demand. August has been abnormally State Fair this year! Seeing the youth humidity. Corn is moving the starch the season to capture moisture in the dry with warmer-than-average tem- competing, showcasing 4-H proj- line slower in irrigated fields. That’s off-season. peratures the past few weeks. Some- ects, and the excitement, smiles and a good thing for fill and a harder One way to consider this is a times the ear shank also cannibalizes friends reconnecting from across the thing regarding labor, time and step-wise approach. If you typically itself, similar to what can happen in state this past weekend was heart- money. A lot of corn in this area is 1/3 irrigate at 35% soil moisture deple- stalks. warming. milk and I just saw a few fields at ½ tion and have around 2” left, the next Perhaps part of this can be from Received many calls about end milk over the weekend. week you could wait till a trigger poor root development or lack of root of season irrigation this past week. • Corn at ¼ milk needs 3.75” (ap- of 40% depletion with the following development into deeper layers? In Would encourage our farmers to proximately 19 days to maturity) week’s trigger around 50%. Again, areas that have received less rain, finish the season well. You’ve been • Corn at ½ milk needs 2.25” (ap- this depends on your individual perhaps deeper soil layers are drier through much in another trying year proximately 13 days to maturity) field’s soil moisture status and crop in spite of having moisture in the top and the past few weeks have been • Corn at ¾ milk needs 1” (approxi- development after a taxing August. soil layer from irrigation? For those extra hard keeping up with irriga- mately 7 days to maturity) Upon physiological maturity, corn with conventional hybrids, European tion, cleaning out bins and getting • Soybean at full seed (R6) needs ears begin drooping down. However corn borer tunneling can also cause combines ready in the heat. 3.5” (approx. 18 days to maturity) throughout the area, corn ears are this type of collapse. It can be tempting to just stop • Soybean with leaves beginning doing this that aren’t at ½ starch yet. There’s also some hybrids that but would encourage you not to quit to yellow and pod membrane still These ears will black layer prema- I notice this happening more than irrigating too soon, particularly on attached to seeds (R6.5) needs 1.9” turely at the cost of yield. Dr. Bob others; perhaps genetics also plays soybeans. Soybean maturity (R7) (approx. 10 days to maturity) Nielsen from Purdue shares that a roll? That shank is the source for is defined when 50% (or all) of the So, we’re potentially looking at one yield penalty can be as much as 40% feeding the ear, so when it collapses, field plants possess one mature pod to two more irrigations yet for some at denting when there’s essentially no it weakens it. Keep an eye on ears in (when the interior white membrane of this corn and soybeans depending milk line visible and around 12% at these fields as we approach harvest no longer clings to the seed). In most on the current status of your soil half milk. and consider getting at them sooner if years, most leaves and pods will moisture profile, development of the So what causes this? The ear shank possible. have changed color (from green to

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Best of Show Mason Semler, Friend, Science Engineering and Technology-Geospatial, 4-H History Map Special Recognition Joyah Warren, Seward, 4-H STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle, Beginning Fashion Accessory Regina Breiner, Seward, 4-H Forestry, Leaf Dis- play Anna Hughes, Seward, Design Decisions, Acces- sory Recycled/Upcycled Item for the Home Gavin Hamling, Garland, Design Decisions, Ac- cessory Original Made from Metal Elizabeth Tempel, Seward, Design Decisions, Ac- cessory Textile 2D; Communications & Expressive Arts, Photography selected for display at UNL Caleb Jackson, Seward, Communications & Expressive Arts, Photography selected for display at UNL Mason Semler, Friend, Science Engineering and Technology-Geospatial, 4-H History Map Owen Eickhoff, Milford, Science Technology En- gineering & Math Achievement Application winner Fashion Show COURTESY PHOTO Hannah Roebke, Seward, Consumer & Family Mason Semler of Friend, a Seward County 4-H member, Science, Fashion Show, Constructed STEAM Cloth- earned a Best of Show rosette for his 4-H History Map of ing 3 Garment, purple ribbon, Best of Show-Con- the Seward County Fairgrounds. 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Elizabeth Tempel, Seward, Family & Consumer Science, Fashion Show, Constructed STEAM Cloth- Staplehurst, blue ribbon; Paige Hansen, Staple- ing 2 Garment, purple ribbon hurst, blue ribbon; Ashlynn Jarzynka, Seward, two Alayna Tvrdy, Milford, Consumer & Family Sci- blue ribbons; Kylie Luebbe, Seward, blue ribbon; Ju- ence, Fashion Show, Shopping In Style Purchased lie Luebbe, Staplehurst, blue ribbon; Cole Luebbe, Outfit and Written Report, purple ribbon Staplehurst, blue ribbon; Kyle Riley, Seward, purple Contests ribbon, blue ribbon; Faith Winkelmann, Seward, Makennen Havlat, Seward, Weed and Grass two blue ribbons Identification, fourth place individual, purple rib- Breeding Meat Goat-Commercial Yearling Doe— bon; Tree Identification, 5th place individual, blue Haley Blecha, Seward, blue ribbon; Skyler Hansen, ribbon Staplehurst, blue ribbon; Paige Hansen, Staple- Livestock hurst, blue ribbon; Kelsey Luebbe, Seward, purple Beef ribbon; Kylie Luebbe, Seward, purple ribbon; Julie COURTESY PHOTO Senior Showmanship—Matthew Flyr, Seward, Luebbe, Staplehurst, purple ribbon, blue ribbon; Hannah Roebke of Seward earned Best of Show honors for blue ribbon Cole Luebbe, Staplehurst, purple ribbon her raincoat at the 2020 Nebraska State Fair 4-H Fashion Intermediate Showmanship—Kathryn Naber, Breeding Meat Goat-Registered (AGBA) Yearling Show. Seward, blue ribbon Doe—Kelsey Luebbe, Seward, blue ribbon; Kylie Hereford Breeding Beef-Yearling Heifer—Mat- Luebbe, Seward, blue ribbon Sheep thew Flyr, Seward, red ribbon Market Goat—Haley Blecha, Seward, two blue Intermediate Showmanship—Cissanie Krohe, Market Beef-Crossbred Steer—Kathryn Naber, ribbons; Paige Hansen, Staplehurst, purple ribbon; Utica, purple ribbon Seward, blue ribbon Skyler Hansen, Staplehurst, blue ribbon; Ashlynn Breeding Sheep-Commercial Meat Breed Ewe Meat Goat Jarzynka, Seward, blue ribbon; Kelsey Luebbe, Lamb—Cissanie Krohe, Utica, blue ribbon Senior Showmanship—Haley Blecha, Seward, Seward, blue ribbon; Kylie Luebbe, Seward, blue Market Sheep-Crossbred Market Lamb—Cissan- purple ribbon; Paige Hansen, Staplehurst, red ribbon; Julie Luebbe, Staplehurst, blue ribbon; Cole ie Krohe, Utica, three purple ribbons ribbon; Cole Luebbe, Staplehurst, red ribbon; Kylie Luebbe, Staplehurst, two blue ribbons; Kyle Riley, Swine Luebbe, Seward, purple ribbon; Faith Winkelmann, Seward, blue ribbon; Faith Winkelmann, Seward, Senior Showmanship—Tatelyne Snover, Seward, Seward, red ribbon blue ribbon purple ribbon Intermediate Showmanship—Skyler Han- Poultry Intermediate Showmanship—Kylie Hackbart, sen, Staplehurst, red ribbon; Ashlynn Jarzynka, Duck—Sydney Havlat, Seward, blue ribbon Seward, blue ribbon Seward, red ribbon; Kelsey Luebbe, Seward, purple Eggs—Sydney Havlat, Seward, purple ribbon; Market Barrow—Kylie Hackbart, Seward, blue ribbon; Julie Luebbe, Staplehurst, blue ribbon; Kyle Morgan Havlat, Seward, purple ribbon; Makennen ribbon; Tatelyne Snover, Seward, blue ribbon Riley, Seward, purple ribbon Havlat, Seward, red ribbon Market Gilt—Kylie Hackbart, Seward, blue rib- Breeding Meat Goat-Commercial Doe Kid—Ha- Bantam—Sydney Havlat, Seward, purple ribbon bon; Tatelyne Snover, Seward, purple ribbon ley Blecha, Seward, blue ribbon; Skyler Hansen, BVCA seeks Ricketts signs Shared Stewardship candidates for deal with the USDA Forest Service Nebraska Gov. Pete forests.” ties and build capacity ney was forced to evac- vacant board seats Ricketts and U.S. De- Through this agree- to improve forest condi- uate in 2012 after a fire partment of Agriculture ment the State of Ne- tions.” escaped a pine forest to The Blue Valley ings eight times a year, Secretary Sonny Perdue braska and USDA will Nebraska has suf- burn pasture and crop Community Action held the third Tuesdays signed a Shared Stew- work in tandem on fered three notable wild- ground. Partnership has several of January, February, ardship Agreement be- grassland and forest fires since 1989. First California, Oregon upcoming vacancies on March, April, June, tween the USDA Forest restoration across all came the evacuation of and Colorado all experi- its Governing Board of August, October and Service and the State of land ownerships with a Crawford in 1989 and enced massive wildfires Directors. November. Nebraska on Sept. 4. particular focus on pro- the heavy thunderstorm starting last week. Or- The board seeks Meetings last 6:30 – The Shared Steward- tecting at-risk commu- in the same watershed egon Gov. Kate Brown individuals to serve as 8:30 p.m. Saline, Seward, ship Agreement estab- nities and watersheds the following spring declared a wildlife representatives with a Fillmore and York lishes framework for from wildfire. The that resulted in massive emergency in Oregon on sincere interest in the counties host in-person federal and state agen- agreement identifies erosion and one fatal- Sept. 9. California has needs of low-income meetings where a light cies to promote active principles and priorities ity. In 2006 a wildfire already set a new record persons residing in the meal is provided with forest management, im- to include joint plan- burned into Chadron with 2.3 million acres BVCA's service area. mileage and childcare prove collaboration and ning, pooling resources city limits, destroyed burned this year (at the Candidates must live reimbursed at rates respond to ecological and continued invest- three homes and forced start of September). in the BVCA's service established by the board challenges and natural ment in existing part- evacuations. And Whit- area – including Seward of directors. A board resources concerns in nerships and programs County – and must have member may not miss Nebraska. that support prospective an annual income level three consecutive board Nebraska joins 17 oth- collaborative work. at or below 80% median meetings. er states – including the Nebraska contains income. Candidates are en- USDA Forest Service roughly 1.5 million Once candidates are couraged to visit www. Rocky Mountain Region acres of forestland and secured, an election bvca.net for more infor- – in the agreement. over 1.3 million acres will be held. Individuals mation and to download “The Trump Admin- of non-forest land with elected would be seated an application. Interest- istration has empow- trees. Get the Smile You DESERVE! at BVCA's annual board ed individuals may also ered states by shifting “This agreement meeting in November email changinglives@ decision-making from strengthens the already before terms begin Jan. bvca.net to request an Washington, D.C. Back strong partnership 1. The BVCA Partner- application. Application to statehouses across between the Forest ship's Governing Board deadline is Sept. 25. 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Seward areas, working livestock and row crops • Plants that die during the in Friend and managing eight poultry barns winter are killed by cold tem- near Seward under Lincoln Premium Poultry. peratures. “I always knew growing up I wanted to be a • A one-inch layer of mulch is farmer,” Baptista said. “And if it wasn’t manag- adequate for winter protection of ing a farm, (my career) would be in something as most plants. close as I could get to it.” Question 1 Growing up in Friend, Baptista said his The answer to question 1 is COURTESY PHOTO grandfather was the first to expose him to agri- false. Mulch can be applied any- Apply or refresh mulch anytime in fall. cultural work. Even at a young age, he had found time in fall; some of its biggest water drainage and increased of 2018, 2019 and spring 2020, and his calling. benefits to plants are moderation disease development, such as these occurrences were followed Not only is he trying to run a farm, but Baptis- of soil temperatures and prevent- crown or root rots. by plant damage and death. ta has one more online class to finish at the Uni- ing soil temperature fluctuations Question 2 Question 3 versity of Nebraska-Lincoln before receiving his during the winter. Plants can tol- The answer to question 2 is The answer to question 3 is degree in agricultural economics in December. Online courses are not a new concept for erate soil that is continually cold maybe. Newly planted trees, false. Mulch should be applied Baptista. or frozen better than they do soil shrubs and perennials damaged at a depth of three-four inches. temperatures that fluctuate up When he signed on with LPP, Baptista was or killed during winter are not With fine organic mulches, such just 18. Dedicating time between classes, wres- and down throughout the winter. usually injured directly by cold as compost or shredded leaves, In the past, it was often recom- tling at UNL and Iowa State and overseeing temperatures, but indirectly maintain a three-inch layer. construction of the chicken barns proved to be mended mulch not be applied too by frost heaving or desiccation. For coarse materials, like wood soon in late summer, when soil tricky. Frost heaving occurs when chips, maintain a four-inch layer. “It was definitely stressful. I really had to plan temperatures are still warm. The the soil alternately freezes and Remember a four-inch layer will theory was mulch would keep the out my days to make sure everything got done,” thaws, resulting in damage to the compact to three inches. underlying soil warm and delay Baptista said. “When I moved to upperclassman, dormant crown and root system. Don’t exceed this recommend- I was able to take more classes online.” the hardening-off process in Frost heaving is reduced in ed thicknes, or pile mulch up He said construction of each of the eight barns landscape plants, making them plantings where an application of around the base of trees. Exces- finished last September and since then, he has susceptible to damage from early winter mulch is made, through sively deep mulch provides excel- been splitting time between Seward and Friend. winter freezing temperatures. its ability to reduce swings in lently protected habitat for voles, Currently, Baptista has 365,000 broiler chick- Research has shown this is not ens he is raising, to be used as rotisserie chick- true. Early fall mulch applica- soil temperatures. which may eat the bark off your Winter desiccation is a com- young trees in winter and will ens for Costco. He calls it Baptista Farms LLC. tions are not harmful to plants, “There was a learning curve those first six so feel free to add or refresh mon type of winter injury that hold moisture against the bark occurs when the amount of water of your tree which could lead to weeks (after construction),” Baptista said. “Es- mulch around your landscape pecially in Nebraska, where chickens aren’t the plants anytime in fall it’s con- lost by the foliage exceeds the bark death. amount picked up by the roots. In time, excess mulch often main thing to grow, so we had to figure out how venient. All trees, shrubs and everything worked.” Mulch holds moisture in the soil, results in root growth into the perennials planted this summer, Baptista said the diversity of owning chickens minimizing the effects of dry mulch layer. Plants rooted in the or divided in fall, would benefit and stability of income is what attracted him from a fall mulch application. winter conditions. mulch layer are more likely to to LPP. He may be young and just starting out, A layer of mulch about three However, Nebraska is prone experience winter and drought but Baptista is not unexperienced. He knows inches thick is best. Good organ- to large temperature swings in injury than those growing in it’s becoming less and less common for younger ic mulches include wood or bark fall and spring. Just a few days soil, due to the poor water hold- generations to return to family farms and help. chips, shredded bark, pine straw, ago, we were suffering through ing capacity of loose, non-com- Baptista also knows the world of farming is not evergreen boughs, clean straw or temperatures in the high 90s, pacted mulch. what it once was, calling it a gamble, and wants ground corncobs. Ideally, mulch now our days are 20+ degrees If your landscape is in a to keep his focus on the future. should not compact too easily. cooler in the mid-70s and nights windy, exposed area, try using He said he’s lucky to have a few farm hands Tightly compacted mulch can are in the 50s. It’s more damag- shredded hardwood mulch. The help with the livestock and crops in Friend obstruct water and air movement ing to plants when the drop goes ragged edges of this mulch type whenever and however they can. in the soil, which often happens suddenly into below freezing tem- knit together in time and hold in With all that being said, Baptista knows hard when green grass clippings are peratures. Eastern parts of the place better than bark or hard- work is needed each day and won’t be backing used, and may result in poor state experienced this in the fall wood chips. down any time soon. “It’s tough and a lot of hours, but you got to find a reason to do it,” Baptista said. “This is something I am always thinking about and what to set up for the next generation or the next 30-40 Stoner: Prepare your garden for winter years.” by Nicole Stoner Gage County Extension educator Ricketts, Dept of Ag introduce The weather recently new promotional program has been quite unusual. Nebraska Department of Agriculture Di- When we get tempera- rector Steve Wellman and Gov. Pete Ricketts tures this low we begin announced a new branding program to promote to think about fall and home-grown agriculture in Nebraska. what we need to do with The program will be called ‘Nebraska our gardens. Straight from the Good Life’ and will launch lat- There are ways to er this fall with a catalog (called Nebraska Food extend the season if you and Ag Product Export) featuring Nebraska would like to do that, companies and the ag products they export. otherwise, cleaning Ricketts said that the program is designed for up your garden is best Nebraskans to promote themselves in the state’s top economic driver without charge. The catalog when it has finished and website, Ricketts said, would be made avail- producing. able to international audiences. Sept. 8 is very early Wellman said that each company selected for such cold weath- would be given a page for advertising, pictures er. Parts of northern and contact information. Wellman also said the Nebraska had a frost NDA will use the catalog and website to promote last week and we were BRADY OLTMANS/SCI participating Nebraska companies and their very close to that. Due to Fresh vegetables from Pekarek’s Produce outside of Dwight sit on their table at the Seward products into international markets. All partici- this early onset of more Farmer’s Market in the Pac-N-Save parking lot this summer. The market has been popular pating companies would receive equal exposure typical fall weather, we in the past at Seward Town Square but moved for the time being due to social distancing. and treatment. Wellman said more than 30 com- panies have already enrolled following prelimi- might see an early frost stand 32 degrees without The frame can even will remove the overwin- nary conversations made before the announce- this year. Typically for a row cover, it can re- be made as simply as tering site for insects ment of Nebraska Straight from the Good Life. southeast Nebraska, the main alive and growing using hay bales for the found in the garden. 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SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 7B Nebraska native’s design won war for Allies by Gerald D. “Jerry” Meyer Prohibition). He used to dangerous under fire. for more men. Higgins NENG Historian sell to both sides to keep The Marines wanted a Industries produced his plant in operation quicker way to get out over 20,000 craft for the With the 75th anni- during the Great Depres- of the boat safely and war effort. His company versary of the end of sion. Higgins was the man was ahead of its time World War II on Sept. 2, In the late 1930’s, he who would bring them when he hired blacks I want to share a story saw that war was com- victory. He gathered his and women and paid of a former Nebraska ing between the United designers and builders them according to their National Guard soldier States and Japan, and and wouldn’t let them skill level. They shat- who played a pivotal role he dispatched his own leave the factory until he tered production records in winning the war. ships to the Philippines had that design. working seven days a This man is the only to harvest mahogany One of his chief engi- week and 24 hours a day National Guard member wood for his company. neers, Graham Haddock, making war materials. to have a national memo- He was also influenced showed him an old-style During the war, Gen. rial in his hometown, a to act by dispatches from cigar box lid and opened Dwight Eisenhower national museum in the U.S. Marines stationed and closed it for Higgins. fretted over the produc- COURTESY PHOTO place he made history in China who witnessed He loved the concept. tion of landing craft. The Andrew Jackson Higgins family gathered for Higgins and an international Japanese landing craft They went on the pro- His ability to open a Day at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. memorial in a foreign in action and sent him duction floor and cut “Second Front” and take Some of the family is on the ramp of the LCVP (Landing country. The man is An- pressure off of the Soviet Craft, Vehicle, Personnel), more commonly called a “Higgins drew Jackson Higgins reports and photo- the bow of an LCP and Union, who was being Boat.” Higgins is the only National Guard member to have a (1886-1952). graphs. Higgins was a fabricated a ramp and attacked by Nazi Ger- national memorial in his hometown, a national museum in Andrew Jackson small-time boat build- mechanism in less than many, was dependent the place he made history and an international memorial Higgins was born Aug. er with factories that three days. weren’t located on water, The new design was on landing craft. Once in a foreign country. 28, 1886, in Columbus. he had enough landing and he had to fight the the LCVP (Landing He was the son of Judge craft he opened the of- asked to Gettysburg, the Andrew Jackson east coast shipyards and Craft, Vehicle, Person- John and Annie O’Long fensive in North Africa, Pennsylvania, to be con- Higgins National Me- the Bureau of Ships to nel) more commonly Higgins. His upbring- Sicily and Italy. The sidered for writing the morial in West Pawnee get his boats tested for called a “Higgins Boat.” ing along the Loup and cross channel invasion biography of Dwight D. Park in his hometown of the military. It was 36 feet long and Platte rivers in Nebras- (Operation Overlord) Eisenhower. When the Columbus. The Higgins ka set him on a course One of his early could carry a platoon of was set for June, 1944 general met him he said, Boat Memorial was with destiny in the 20th designed shallow draft men (30) and drop them and depended so much “I see you come from installed on Utah Beach century. landing boat was the on shore in fighting on the amphibious land- New Orleans. Did you in Normandy, France, When his father LCP (Landing Craft, form in seconds. The ings and craft to bring know Andrew Higgins?” and dedicated on June died, the family moved Personnel). In order to shallow draft design the men ashore. Which the author said, 6, 2015. Over a million to Omaha and he later get out of it, you had to allowed it to pull up on Eisenhower once said, “No, he died before I people saw that memo- joined the Nebraska jump over the side into shore and retract and “When I die, make my moved there.” The gen- rial on Utah Beach for National Guard’s Mil- the water. This was spin on its axis to go coffin in the shape of a eral responded, “That’s the 75th anniversary lard Rifles. He trained time consuming and back to the transport landing craft as I wor- too bad. He’s the man of D-Day in 2019 and in building pontoon and ry day and night about that won the war for learned about Higgins shallow draft boats to them.” The invasion was us….it’s true. If Higgins and Nebraska and the forge the Platte River at a success and one of the had not designed and boats that made the Camp Ashland during most iconic pictures of built those LCVPs, we invasion possible. military maneuvers. the June 6, 1944, showed never could have landed You can always learn Later in his 20s, he move soldiers of the First In- over an open beach. The more about Higgins to the south to make a go fantry Division (The Big whole strategy of the by swinging by the in the timber business. Red One), exiting off the war would have been Museum Gift Shop and The locals let him pur- ramp of an LCVP onto different.” picking up the book “An- chase swamp land that Omaha Beach. Higgins’ On June 6, 2000, the drew Jackson Higgins was difficult to reach craft was used in every National D-Day Museum and the Boats That Won to extract the lumber. amphibious invasion (later called the National World War II” by Jerry He designed shallow of World War II, Korea World War II Museum) Strahan. The author is draft boats that could and Vietnam. Higgins opened in New Orleans a dear friend of mine go back into the swamp did not live long after to honor Higgins and and between the both of and extract and pull out World War II. He died the veterans who rode us we can answer most the timber. This design on Aug. 1, 1952, from his craft to war in World questions about the helped a nation win a complications during War II. The idea sparked “Man Who Won the War war. surgery. His legacy was my students to spear- for Us.” In the 1930’s, he start- COURTESY PHOTO resurrected in the early head a project to honor If you have pictures ed Higgins Industries, The Andrew Jackson Higgins Memorial stands in West part of this century by a him, the veterans and or artifacts of landing which supplied boats to Pawnee Park, Columbus. Built over three years (2000-2003) new generation of Amer- the country when I was craft related to Higgins, the Coast Guard. He also as a service learning project at Columbus High School, the icans. a teacher at Columbus call the NENG Museum sold boats the rum-run- memorial honors the famous World War II boat builder in In 1964, the author High School. at (402) 309-8763. ners (this was still his birthplace of Columbus, Nebraska. Steven Ambrose was The project became

Nebraskans called upon to end WWII The Roll Call of the Regiment: Total casualties 10,216 (over 300% for the by Gerald D. “Jerry” Meyer 1942, the Nebraskans shipping out to England. The remaining sol- war meaning the regiment was refilled three NENG Historian were given a “top se- They boarded trans- diers were re-interred times in 10 months) cret” mission to form a ports to England in May from Europe in 1946, 134th Infantry Regiment total dead - 1,271 The Nebraska Nation- battalion for action with and staged for movement 1947 and 1948, and these • Killed in action (including as prisoners of al Guard was called up the Japanese. The 134th across the channel after are the locations in war and non-recovered remains) - 1,067 for federal service of one released the second bat- D-Day (June 6, 1944). Nebraska: Seward (2), • Died of wounds (including as prisoners of year on Dec. 23, 1940. war) - 180 talion and transferred They landed on Omaha Lyons (1), Valentine (1), Little did they know • Died non-battle (including as prisoners of in the best soldiers from Beach on July 6, 1944, Menominee (1), Plain- in late 1940, that they war) - 19 other units to fill it out. and fought in the hedge- view (1), Nebraska City would be extended on • Finding of death (including as prisoners of These were former Ne- rows of France for the (3), Falls City (2), Blue war) - 5 orders for the “duration” braska National Guard first time. Springs (1), Crab Or- States - Nebraska: 116; Alabama: 25; Arizo- (until the end of conflict companies from Omaha, The Nebraskans dis- chard (1), Pickrell (3), na: 1; Arkansas: 18; California: 47; Colorado: 9; plus six months), just Scottsbluff, Hastings, tinguished themselves Connecticut: 15; Washington, D.C.: 4; Florida: Beatrice (2), Omaha (8), short of their one year Gering and Grand over 10 months of contin- 10; Georgia: 25; Idaho: 9; Illinois: 60; Indiana: Lincoln (6), Sidney (1), of service at Fort Robin- Island. In August, they uous combat, covering 33; Iowa; 17: Kansas: 22; Kentucky: 37; Louisi- Grand Island (4), Lillian son, Arkansas. shipped north to engage 1,600 miles, through ana: 15; Maine: 6; Maryland: 13; Massachusetts: (1), Wymore (1), Hastings The Japanese sneak the Japanese in the France, Belgium, Lux- 32; Michigan: 74; Minnesota: 28; Mississippi: 18; Missouri: 37; Montana: 5; Nevada: 1; New attack at Pearl Harbor Aleutian Islands. Their embourg, Holland and (1), Ohiowa (1), Benedict Hampshire: 4; New Jersey: 38; New Mexico: on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, mission was to secure Germany. They fought at (1), Alvo (1), Wahoo (1), David City (1), Washing- 9; New York: 97; North Carolina: 39; North kept the Nebraskans on the island of Adak and places like St. Lo, Mor- Dakota: 6; Ohio: 79; Oklahoma: 24; Oregon: 12; orders until released prepare for invasions on tain, Nancy, Habkirch- ton (1), Rulo (1), Ran- Pennsylvania: 101; Rhode Island: 6; South Caro- from federal service Attu and Kiska. en, Luterois, Bastogne, dolph (1), Bennington (1), lina: 8; South Dakota: 12; Tennessee: 30; Texas: on Dec. 7, 1945. They The unit was believed Hilfarth, Rheinberg and Duncan (1), Bellevue (1), 34; Utah: 6; Virginia: 24; Washington: 14; West trained for 43 months, to be on loan for the op- along the route to the Schuyler (1), Raymond Virginia: 26; Wisconsin: 19; Wyoming: 3 endured one of the bat- eration but were redesig- Elbe River. They became (1), Atkinson (1) and 110th Medical Battalion total dead - 12 talions being released to nated the Second Battal- the most decorated unit Odell (1). One Nebraskan fight in another theater - Killed in action - 10 ion of the 197th Infantry (134th Infantry) in the is buried in California. - Died non-battle - 2 and participated in 10 Regiment. They were 35th Division. They The Nebraska Na- States - California: 1; Connecticut: 1; Mary- months of combat in Eu- known as the “Lost Bat- boasted four Distin- tional Guard Museum land: 1; Minnesota: 1; Missouri: 1; Nebraska: rope. The units of 1940 talion” of the regiment. guished Unit Citations in Seward was given 2; New Jersey: 2; New York: 1; Rhode Island: 1; were mostly Nebraska They did participate in and four Meritorious commemorative flags Virginia: 1 soldiers, but by 1945, the action on Kiska on Aug. Unit Citations. Mem- to honor the memory The 35th Quartermaster had several wound- units were more an all 15, 1942. On April 1, 1943, bers of the regiment of those who fell in the ed but no one killed in action. American appearance the unit was returned to were awarded: Medal of war. The blue flags are due to casualties. The the continental United Honor (1), Distinguished emblazoned with the war ended with the sur- States and shipped to Service Cross (8), Silver victory eagle emblem render of the Japanese Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, Star (159), Legion of Mer- and the words “A Grate- on the deck of the USS for training and re-as- it (3), Soldier’s Medal (6), ful Nation Remembers” Missouri in Tokyo Bay signment to other units. and Bronze Stars (738). World War II 1941-1945. on Sept. 2, 1945. Most requested to be Of the soldiers killed, The flags are courtesy of The Nebraska Nation- back with their fellow 56 are still buried over- ELCH “Turning the Berry Law Firm. al Guard got into the Nebraskans of the 134th seas at Normandy (27), W Crawl Spaces They fly outside the war quickly. Immediate- Infantry Regiment. Lorraine (15), Brittany ASONRY Into ly following Pearl Har- The Nebraskans (6), Luxembourg (3), museum in memory of M Living Spaces” bor, the 134th Infantry moved from the West Netherlands (2), Hen- those of the Nebraska Rich Welch Regiment, 110th Medical Coast to Fort Rucker and ri-Chapelle (1), Ardennes National Guard that and 35th Quartermas- eventually North Caro- (1) and Cambridge (1). paid the ultimate price • Year-round Basement in securing victory in ter (all units of the 35th lina to participate in the Nine of those killed Specializing: Repair/Replace the war. If you have in Infantry Division “Santa Tennessee Maneuvers in are buried in National • Replace Block Fe”) were shipped to preparation for overseas Cemeteries in the United stories of the Nebraska the West Coast to pro- combat in 1943. In early States: Fort McPherson National Guard in World tect against a Japanese 1944, the units were pre- (NE) (6), Fort Leaven- War II, we want to hear 402-610-6483 www.welchmasonryonline.com attack. pared for final testing worth (KS) (1) and Gold- from you. Call us at (402) In the summer of and equipping before en Gate (CA) (1). 309-8763. 8B SEWARD COUNTY INDEPENDENT | SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 New businesses coming to Seward County soon

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