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August 16, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Larry French #88912, age 85, died at 10:25 a.m. on August 15, 2020 at Bryan West Medical Center. He was assigned to the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI).
French started serving his sentence on January 10, 2019.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Lewiston kindergartners
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The Lewiston Consolidated Kindergarten class is, Front row Left to Right: Tristan Bombard; Ellie Campbell; Blaire Shields; Colton Brethouwer; Lelan Leitschuck; Back row Left to Right: Kaden Sisco; Sophia Meyer; Liam Cookus; Peyton Keedy; Shyanne Peck; Delaney Rohmeyer; Nolan Janssen.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Jerry’s Dream Museum now ready for the public
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Jerry Stephens acquired the Phillips 66 station purchased by his family in the 1930’s with the vision of restoration. When Jerry was diagnosed with cancer he wanted to ensure the restoration would be completed. Before his death in 2008, Jerry formed Jerry’s Dream Museum and Foundation.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Property Tax reform bill passes in Legislature
Ray Kappel
Property Tax reform in Nebraska was addressed by the Legislature last week when LB1107 passed 41- 6. Gov. Pete Ricketts is expected to sign it into law.
Property Tax reform has been the hot button issue in Nebraska the past several years.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Amanda Niss holds Cal outside the new daycare facility. Right: Amanda Niss with Cal inside the daycare facility, here in the Reading Nook. Ray Kappel/Republican
Second Home Child Care to open soon
Ray Kappel
Here’s another reason for young people to get excited about living and staying in Pawnee City to raise their kids. We are about to have a daycare center open.
Second Home Child Care will open soon. It is under the ownership of Amanda and Derek Niss.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Kaleb Vetrovsky home from basic training
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Kaleb Vetrovsky is home from basic training. He shipped out May 27th and was stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. He was part of the the Delta WarDogs 3rd platoon in the 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment. During the course of his training he earned the Carbine sharpshooters badge.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Beware the bitter root
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I remember when we used to say Go Suck a Lemon to people. Shut up, go away, get lost. They were words spoken in anger or disgust. The lemon was unpleasantly tart, leaving one almost speechless. We get the point.
God’s Word employs a similar term, “root of bitterness”. Heb.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Relieving Muscle Cramps
News Staff
It is very upsetting to wake up at night with muscle cramps. These painful cramps that usually occur in the foot or calf can be very painful but are not harmful. In fact, they can be a useful warning sign for a low potassium level in the blood.
The muscles that cramp most often are in the calf.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Cheryl Clement volunteered to help out at the Table Rock Senior Center during fair week to help lighten the load. Cheryl is always just a phone call away if the center needs help.
Nancy Tilton volunteers each year for hours of announcing at the Pawnee County Fair.
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When asked how many years Nancy had volunteered to announce she said “A lot, I don’t even know. I used to split it with Rodney Schaardt he would do livestock and I did rabbits and chickens. Then he bailed on me.”
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Clay Schaardt and Ryan Sommerhalder volunteered to auctioneer at the 4H premium sale at the Pawnee County Fair.
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“I volunteer anywhere from 15-20 times a year for different benefit auctions. The ones I do for free are for church group consignment sales, 4-H premium auctions, and benefits for someone who was in either a car wreck or has cancer. I love to help where I can.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020