Thank You Card
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I wish to thank my children and their spouses for the dinner out and surprise. Also, thank you to the forty who call me grandma for the cards, flowers, gifts, and phone calls.
Juneteenth Holiday Debated by Board
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Last June, Juneteenth National Independence Day was officially designated a national holiday. The holiday, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Postcard Bill Discussed by County
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A controversial bill, dubbed the “postcard bill”, became the subject of discussion on two occasions during the county’s regular meetings last week, broached both during the meeting of the Howard County Board of Equalization and, later, when a conversation between the Howard County Board of Commissioners and several county elected officials about Juneteenth briefly took a turn into budget discussion.
Gorecki Named to President’s Honor Roll
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College of Saint Mary announces its Dean’s List and President’s Honor Roll for outstanding undergraduate academic performance for the spring 2022 semester. In total, 140 students were named to the honorary Dean’s List, while 141 students were named to the President’s Honor Roll.
Lego Guy Entertains
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CURTIS MORK, the Lego Guy, presented to a crowd of over 120 people during a special program at the St. Paul Library last week. Mork, pictured above, has been a staple of the library’s summer reading program for the past several years. Below, Noah Brumbaugh works to complete a project during last Wednesday’s event. (Aubrie Brown)
Fun in the Sun in Wolbach
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KIDS OF ALL AGES enjoyed a break from the extreme heat when members of the Wolbach Volunteer Fire Department flooded a part of Center Avenue for the duck races on Sunday. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL ROTHER SUZIE SANDOZ enjoyed her time in the foam on Sunday afternoon.
Building Blocks of Fun
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THE LEGO GUY, Curtis Mork, visited the St. Paul Library last Wednesday for a free program for community members. Mork’s presentation was put on in collaboration with the library’s summer reading program. During his presentation, Mr. Mork explained the history and origin of Lego, presented some of his creations, and led independent creation time, during which the kids had time to build themselves. For several years now, Mr. Mork has been coming to the St. Paul Library to give presentations. Above, Asher Knapp works on his creation last week. At right, Jackson Ohde and Cooper Dvorak were two of the over 120 individuals to attend last Wednesday’s event. (Aubrie Brown)
Fox Enters Hall of Fame
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ST. PAUL resident Dan Fox was inducted into the Nebraska Eight-Man Coaches Association’s Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night during the Sertoma Eight-Man All-Star Game played at Adams Central High School in Hastings. Fox, who played in the 1989 eight-man all-star game, played for North Loup-Scotia from 1985 until 1988, helping the Wildcats to three playoff appearances. (Jordan Coslor)
H-G Food Pantry Receives Grant to Help Improve Services
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The Howard-Greeley Food Pantry was surprised with a $1,528 grant courtesy of the Food Bank for the Heartland last Wednesday Wednesday afternoon. T h e funds, said Food Pantry Executive Director Sandi Mudloff, will go towards the equipment costs for the purchase of a desktop computer, printer, and a new filing cabinet— purchases the local food pantry has been seeking to make for the past few years.
Monday Nite Bridge Club Held
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Lola Teter hosted the Monday Nite Bridge Club last week, with Rogene Vopat receiving the high prize, Marj Stoffel second high, and Harriet Steenson won the traveling prize, Rogene will host the July games for the group.