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CPPD customers give $2,950 to help their communities

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $2,950.00 to 11 organizations at the November 7 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.
Army veteran Henry Bigge is shown wrapped in his Quilt of Valor. Placing the quilt around him were Beth Sonderup (left) and Melinda Pickrel, who together sewed the quilt.

Army veteran Henry Bigge is shown wrapped in his Quilt of Valor. Placing the quilt around him were Beth Sonderup (left) and Melinda Pickrel, who together sewed the quilt.

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Local veterans honored with ‘Quilts of Valor’

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
At the Veterans Day Program held on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Fullerton School gym, the event began with the school choir singing the “Star Spangled Banner,” followed by the band performing “America on Parade.” Carter Meysenburg and Torrie Harris played Taps.
Recognized actors at the Ord Festival are (back row, from left): Torrie Harris, Julianna Maxfield, Emily Beed, Rainna Sierks, and Alayna Carey. Front row (from left) are: Makayla Robinson, Jerrod Land, and Kristine Chmiel. Courtesy photos

Recognized actors at the Ord Festival are (back row, from left): Torrie Harris, Julianna Maxfield, Emily Beed, Rainna Sierks, and Alayna Carey. Front row (from left) are: Makayla Robinson, Jerrod Land, and Kristine Chmiel. Courtesy photos

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One Act team preparing for next production; earn high ratings at season’s festivals

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
This year’s One Act team has been living in spooky season, preparing for their production of “Are We Scared Yet?” by Bobby Keniston. The story centers around summer campers who get lost in the woods. To pass the time, they decide to scare each other with spooky tales.

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This Holiday Season Beware of Scams Towards Seniors

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The holidays are full of giving and goodwill. But some bad actors use the holidays to take advantage of people’s generous spirits. If purchasing gifts over a phone or laptop, make sure it's on a secure network, use a credit card, and keep receipts.
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Journal Rewind

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
10 Years Ago The total number of deer tagged at the Nance County Sheriff’s Office since the rifle deer hunting season began on Saturday is 143. RINKOL: To John and Sarah Rinkol of Norfolk, a son, Maddox Sean, born on October 27, 2012, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk.

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Overwintering Winter Habitat for Bees

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
With the importance of protecting pollinators, a fall recommendation is to leave gardens messy over winter. We might hear leave the leaves or wait until spring to cut the tops of herbaceous plants back. How does this help pollinators?

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Birdwatchers Prepare for Annual Winter “Brrr-d” Count

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count, in its 123rd season, focuses on birding for everybody Linconln, NE (November 15, 2022) – Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, Audubon Nebraska, and Wachiska Audubon Society invite birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running community science survey, the...