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Ten Years Ago, 2012 It’s official: Part of central Nebraska is now experiencing the state’s first exceptional drought— the most intense level—in eight years, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center. The center, headquartered at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, reported findings in this week’s U.S.

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We would like to thank all the sponsors, volunteers, and individuals who donated, worked, or participated for the Anthony Dush Memorial Tournament. Thank you to the GCA Days committee for allowing us to include the tournament during the weekend’s festivities. We had nineteen teams involved, coming from as far away as North Platte. The outpouring of support and involvement allowed us to raise funds for the Anthony Dush Memorial Scholarship. Generous donors allowed us to raffle a shotgun, which raised $5,000, to be donated to the SPFD. A special thank you to the SPFD for providing concessions, with all proceeds returning to the fire department.

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The family of Gert Kuszak would like to express our deepest appreciation to all our family and friends for their prayers, love, and support during the recent death of our mother. Thank you to all who expressed their sympathy. Whether you sent a card, flowers, food, or memorials, it was all sincerely appreciated. A special thank you to Father Richard Piontkowski, Pat Setlik, and Sonny and Bonnie Sekutera for the beautiful services. Thanks to St. Josaphat’s CCW for bringing food and serving the lunch, and for the help after the visitation. Special thanks also to Todd, Cindy, and Riley Peters and their staff for the kindness and compassion shown to us. All the kind words and stories you shared with us about how mom touched your lives were so appreciated. God Bless You All.
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Locals Attend RYLA at Halsey

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SEVEN LOCAL STUDENTS recently attended the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards from July 12th until July 17th at the Halsey National Forest. Those in attendance included: front row, left, Kale Smydra, Emma Elstermeier, Madison Harrahill, and Gracie Ackles; back row, left, Aidan Anderson, Jonah Paulson, Riley Peters, and Sam Thede. (Courtesy Photo)

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Jenny Wilson and her son Kenny of Spring Hill, Minnesota were guests of Jenny’s mom, Cindy Wilson, from July 16th until July 21st. While in Nebraska, they also visited her sister, Stacy, and Cameron Hoppes, Mason and Sophia in St. Paul, brother Dusty and Alyssa Wilson and Baylor of Elba and her other brother, Jeff and Brittney Wilson, Vayda and Wesley, uncle Rodney Wilson and aunt Shirley Wilson all of Elba. Cameron Hoppes and Sophia took Kenny to the Howard County Fair at St. Paul one day. Jeff and Brittney Wilson and Dusty Wilson also took Kenny to the Howard County Fair. Kenny was a Monday overnight guest of Mason and Sophia Hoppes in St. Paul. Last Monday, Cindy Wilson and Jenny Wilson and Kenny enjoyed lunch in St. Paul at a local diner.