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Courtesy Photo Linda Andersen, Willow Tree Quilt Guild President shared her beautiful quilt using Civil War reproduction fabrics.

Courtesy Photo Linda Andersen, Willow Tree Quilt Guild President shared her beautiful quilt using Civil War reproduction fabrics.

Willow Tree Quilt Guild meeting notes

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Fifteen members were present for our first meeting of 2024, with President Linda Andersen presiding.Sharon Hardin and Terri Morris were hostesses for the meeting.The roll call question “Do you have suggestions for future lessons?

Tech Tips: Smartphone Security

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
By Heidi Beguin With the amount of information we type into our phones - social security numbers, account numbers, health accounts, family member’s personal information - it’s important to make sure others can’t retrieve that data if your phone is ever lost or stolen.
Courtesy Photo Pictured: (L-R) Kim Engel, PPHD Director; Dezarae Brandt, PPHD Healthy Families Program Manager; Representative Adrian Smith

Courtesy Photo Pictured: (L-R) Kim Engel, PPHD Director; Dezarae Brandt, PPHD Healthy Families Program Manager; Representative Adrian Smith

PPHD presents award to Rep. Adrian Smith for supporting children and families of the Panhandle

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Representative Adrian Smith was at Panhandle Public Health District’s Scottsbluff office last Thursday, January 25, 2024, to receive an award for supporting the children and families of the Panhandle through evidencebased home visitation.
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Gordon Volunteer Rescue Squad January Stats

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
30 Total Calls13 - 911 Calls15 - Assisting Life Flight Crew2 - Standby for Fire Department2 - Included Fire Department Assistance11 - Included Police on Scene88.4 - Man Hours Logged220 - Miles Driven
Courtesy Photo Two Hay Springs Hawks had a good showing at the Chadron Speech Meet on Saturday, February 3. Abigail Russel place second in Persuasive and Aubry Anderson placed third in serious prose and fourth in persuasive. The Hawk Speech team will compete at their conference meet on Wednesday, February 7 in Hemingford and then at the Gordon-Rushville Speech Meet on Saturday, February 10.

Courtesy Photo Two Hay Springs Hawks had a good showing at the Chadron Speech Meet on Saturday, February 3. Abigail Russel place second in Persuasive and Aubry Anderson placed third in serious prose and fourth in persuasive. The Hawk Speech team will compete at their conference meet on Wednesday, February 7 in Hemingford and then at the Gordon-Rushville Speech Meet on Saturday, February 10.

Two Hawks place at Chadron Speech Meet

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Photo by Sen. Tom Brewer, Republican of Gordon, is sponsoring the bill that would ban civil asset forfeiture in Nebraska. The bill is co-sponsored by Sen. Danielle Conrad, Democrat of Lincoln. Both the Platte Institute and the Nebraska chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union have worked on the bill.

Photo by Sen. Tom Brewer, Republican of Gordon, is sponsoring the bill that would ban civil asset forfeiture in Nebraska. The bill is co-sponsored by Sen. Danielle Conrad, Democrat of Lincoln. Both the Platte Institute and the Nebraska chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union have worked on the bill.

Lawmaker seeks to ban practice allowing Seward County, others, to seize millions from motorists

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
By Natalia Alamdari, Flatwater Free Press A new bill in the Nebraska Legislature seeks to ban civil asset forfeiture, a controversial practice that allows the government to seize a person’s property without criminal charges.Sponsored by Sen.
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Devotional

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
“When I tried to understand all of this, it troubled me deeply till I entered the sanctuary of God; then I understood their final destiny.” Psalm 73:16-17.Asaph was a composer of both psalms and hymns.
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Prairie Doc

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
These Boots Are Made For WalkingWinter weather has finally arrived this year. Getting outside for some activity, even in winter, is great for your overall health. However snow, ice, and cold can turn a stroll in the park into an obstacle course.

County Court

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Criminal: Donald Blue Bird: Failure to appear or comply, 30 days concurrent jail, 8 days credit for days served.Drake Gibbons: Failure to appear or comply, 30 days concurrent jail; No proof of insurance, $150 fine.Drake W.
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