By Scott Bidroski The Gordon City Council met for their first meeting of May on Thursday, May 9 beginning at 6:00 p.m.Present for the meeting included President Alyssa DeHart, Brad Gates, Tom Evans, and Doug Woodbeck. Kelly Grant was marked as absent.The Pledge of Allegiance began the meeting for…
By Scott Bidroski A few times per year over the past decade, you may have noticed a trailer parked at NAPA Auto Parts on the corner of 1st and Main in Gordon and wondered what is going on inside.A quick stop and a friendly conversation later, you will find Charles Pickett at that trailer and he is…
Dear Editor, I think people should follow the rules because people could get hurt. In my opinon adults and children should listen to cross guards. It’s important that people cross on cross walks. Another reason is that people should stop when we have the stop sign up. I have seen people that don’t…
By Scott Bidroski Three student-athletes from Sheridan County were selected to compete in the Junior High State Track Meet on Saturday, May 11 in Gothenburg, Neb.From Hay Springs, Arian Mata and Megan Anderson, got the call and from Gordon-Rushville, Braylon Holston qualified.Anderson and Holston…
By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville Mustangs competed in the Class C-9 District track meet in Bayard last Thursday, May 9 and when the dust settled, two Mustangs are headed back to the big stage in Omaha.Seniors McKinley Grover and Tyrah American Horse made it four in a row on state…
By Tessa Hurlburt The Hay Springs Hawks competed in the Class D-9 district track meet last Wednesday, May 8, at Creek Valley High School in Chappell, Neb.The Hawks had a great day in Chappell. They will send five athletes to the NSAA Class D State Track Meet at Burke Stadium in Omaha on Friday, May…
On September 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of the American Legion family to memorialize the soldiers that fought and died during the first world war.The distribution of poppies became a national program of the American Legion led by the American Legion Auxiliary.Each year, members…
The Willow Tree Quilt Guild met on April 25, with fifteen members present.Hostesses were Connee Kruml and Carol Nickolisen. Roll call question was, “what size of quilt block do you make most often?”Vaniccea Bigelow read A Quilter for inspiration. The minutes were read by Kristi Paul, and Treasurer’…
Dear Editor, I think that everyone should follow the rules, even teachers and adults, kids too. It is important because you may get hurt. Crossguards got trained to cross everyone safely. People should be respectful and listen.People could get hit by a car. If people are running, they could fall…
By Heidi Beguin I’m a huge picture taker. Being a picture taker is different from a person who is skilled in photography, known as a photographer. I only know what I’ve learned by using the camera so I’m no professional. But I love playing around with different photo angles and all the things you…
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Tech Tips: Smart Phone Cameras Get Even Smarter
Heidi Beguin
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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By Heidi Beguin I’m a huge picture taker. Being a picture taker is different from a person who is skilled in photography, known as a photographer. I only know what I’ve learned by using the camera so I’m no professional. But I love playing around with different photo angles and all the things you can do with photos.
Letters to the Editor: Mrs. Wolkow’s GES Fifth Grade class pen letters to the community about crossguard safety
News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Dear Editor, I think that everyone should follow the rules, even teachers and adults, kids too. It is important because you may get hurt. Crossguards got trained to cross everyone safely. People should be respectful and listen.
Willow Tree Quilt Guild meeting recap
Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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The Willow Tree Quilt Guild met on April 25, with fifteen members present. Hostesses were Connee Kruml and Carol Nickolisen.
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Three athletes from Sheridan Co. compete in Gothenburg
Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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By Scott Bidroski Three student-athletes from Sheridan County were selected to compete in the Junior High State Track Meet on Saturday, May 11 in Gothenburg, Neb. From Hay Springs, Arian Mata and Megan Anderson, got the call and from Gordon-Rushville, Braylon Holston qualified.
4 in a row! G-R seniors Grover and American Horse headed back to Omaha for State Track
Scott Bidroski
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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By Scott Bidroski The Gordon-Rushville Mustangs competed in the Class C-9 District track meet in Bayard last Thursday, May 9 and when the dust settled, two Mustangs are headed back to the big stage in Omaha.
Five Hawks earn tickets to State Track at Omaha Burke
Tessa Hurlburt
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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By Tessa Hurlburt The Hay Springs Hawks competed in the Class D-9 district track meet last Wednesday, May 8, at Creek Valley High School in Chappell, Neb. The Hawks had a great day in Chappell.