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On Wednesday, September 4th 165 10th grade youth from Axtell, Bertrand, Franklin, Loomis, Minden, and Wilcox-Hildreth attended the Phelps-Gosper 4-H Youth Science Field Day in Holdrege, NE. Youth participated in hands on sessions with Extension Staff and industry experts across a wide range of topics including Physical Therapy, the Power of Addiction, Exploring Entrepreneurship, Exploring Meat Science, Science of Child Development, Science of Water, the Husker Mobile Beef Lab and more! Prior to this event each student selected Family Consumer Science or Agricultural sessions serving as their focus. During this event, youth also had the opportunity to hear from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CASNR). Youth surveys revealed that 96% know STEM is useful in solving everyday problems, 85% think STEM is fun, and 77% think STEM will be important in a future career. Learn more about Phelps-Gosper 4-H by visiting https://extension.unl. edu/statewide/phelps-gosper/ or contacting the Phelps or Gosper County Extension Offi ce.

September 25, 2024 (Cambridge) – Pinpoint Communications, Inc., a leading provider of fiber broadband and telecommunications services, is proud to announce its successful bids in the Second Round of NUSF 131 Reverse Auction Funds.

Congratulations 2024 Chamber of Commerce sponsored Eager Beaver Day Grand Marshalls representing Kelley’s & Bud’s Hardware (Bruce & Gina Keenportz & Zach Keenportz). Above right) are this year’s winners of the medallion hunt: Kelly Blinkenstaff and Christine Skinner.

Cooper Grabenstein has joined First State Bank – Loomis as an Ag & Commercial loan officer, announced Dave Dannehl, President of First State Bank. Mr.

“BORDER TO BORDER ACROSS SOUTHERN NEBRASKA” “From Missouri to Colorado” Trail of Treasures™ is a huge extravaganza --- flea markets, garage sales, and antique sales along Byway 136 in southern Nebraska, and extending on 6 and 34 west of Edison to the Colorado line. It is held the first weekend in October each year and offers an opportunity to purchase great finds, meet new friends, renew past acquaintances and see new areas of Nebraska while having loads of fun and enjoying delicious food!!! Our color this year is Fuschia and White.

Cowboy poet, R.P. Smith will speak in Beaver City on October 13, 2024 at the Southeast Sunday School Convention.

On Sunday, October 6th , a Life Chain will be formed in Indianola along Highway 6 & 34 by the City Park from 2:00 until 3:00. Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of pro-life individuals standing for 60 minutes, praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community that abortion kills children and that the Church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception until natural death. Those of all faiths and of all ages are encouraged to stand with thousands of Pro-life individuals throughout the USA and Canada in honor of millions of babies whose lives have been lost to abortion. Anyone unable to stand is welcome to bring a chair. Participants are asked to meet at the City Park at 1:45. Water bottles, lawn chairs, umbrellas and strollers are welcome and encouraged.

A big thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate our 60th anniversary and 80th birthdays. For your attendance, cards, gifts, and prayers.

Howard Norman Schemper, 79, of Norton, KS passed away September 24, 2024 at the Norton County Hospital. He was born September 14, 1945 in Norton, KS to Peter and Maxine (Zellmer) Schemper.