BRANDA K. WOHLGEMUTH

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Funeral Services for Branda K. Wohlgemuth was held on Friday, January 8, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege, NE with Pastor Daren Popple officiating. Interment followed at the Moses Hill Cemetery, rural Loomis, NE.
BRANDA K. WOHLGEMUTH

LORETTA Y. BROEKER

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Funeral Services for Loretta Y. Broeker was held on Monday, January 11, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska, with Chaplain Kathy Doiel officiating. Interment will follow at the Oxford Cemetery, at Oxford, Nebraska.
LORETTA Y. BROEKER

50TH ANNIVERSARY

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Roger & Nancy Downs (former Oxford residents) for their 5oth Wedding Anniversary Cards can be sent to: Roger & Nancy Downs 3 Via Como Grand Island, NE 68803.

Black Hills Energy Recognizes Steve Rath for 47 Years of Service

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LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 11, 2021 — On January 22, after 47 years with Black Hills Energy, Steve Rath is retiring. Since beginning his career in 1973, Steve has served customers in Elwood, Cozad, Lexington, Bertrand, Eustis, Farnam, Curtis, Gothenburg, Maxwell, Brady, Overton, Elm Creek, Holdrege, and Odessa.

AREA CHURCH NEWS

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Our Redeemer Lutheran Missouri Synod Elwood Pastor Michael Wolff “http://www.ourredeemerelwood.com” Thursday, January 1.4: 8:30 p.m.-Preschool; Noon Preschool. Sunday, January 17: 10:00 a.m.-Communion Worship; 11:15 a.m.-Board of Director’s Meeting.Monday, January 18: Noon Preschool.

ELWOOD SCHOOL CALENDAR

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Thursday, January 1.4: 5:00 p.m.-Basketball vs Alma, Boys @ Elwood, Girls @ Eustis. Friday, January 15: 3:3o p.m.-Basketball vs Arapahoe @ Eustis, 3:30-Girls JV followed by JV Boys, Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys.

GOSPER COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

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The Gosper County Senior Center is NOT open for congregate meals for the remainder of the month of December. The Gosper County Senior Center will continue to serve meals for delivery or pick-up. We are following the guidelines that WCNAAA has suggested for our Center. If you would like to have a meal to pick up or have a meal delivered please call the Senior Center at 785-2500. Thanks for your continued support. Call Lana if you have questions- 785-2500.

The Pinnacle Agency changes name to Edgewater Insurance and Farm Management

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Grand Island, Neb. (January 4, 2021) - For 6o years The Pinnacle Agency has served Nebraskans across the state offering a variety of farm management, real estate and independent insurance services. And that won’t change. But the name of the company has. Effective January 1, 2021, The Pinnacle Agency will be known as Edgewater Insurance and Farm Management.

Elwood Chamber announces Holiday winners

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Elwood Chamber of Commerce announces the winners from all of their Holiday Promotions! Ham & Turkey Promo Winners: Dorthea Niemeier & Kathy Beck (Each won $loo in Chamber Bucks). Lighting Contest Winners: Shaune & Danielle Redwine-1st place $75 in Chamber Bucks; Sharon & Robbie Oelkers-2nd place $5o in Chamber Bucks; Ben & Jane Timmerman-3rd place $25 in Chamber Bucks; and Randy & Karen Reinertson- Best inflatable display! Also won Chamber Bucks.