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Would you like to send a Christmas gift to a child living in another part of the world? The First Baptist Church in Tecumseh is serving as a Collection Relay Center of the Christmas Shoe Box gift distribution for children around the world through Operation Christmas Child discipleship program. This gift distribution program is sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse, an organization established by Franklin Graham and headquartered in Boone, NC.

On October 11th, a group of people gathered at the First Baptist Church in Tecumseh to hear Ukranian Operation Christmas Child Shoebox recipient Vladimir Prokhnevskiy tell of his childhood. When he was a young boy he was given a shoebox. The items he was impressed with most were dental floss, a yo-yo, and the note and picture of the family who packed the box.

LA VISTA, NEB. — The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) recognized 76 Nebraska member hospital employees on October 18, 2019, by bestowing them with the organization’s prestigious The Caring Kind award. Sara Milke was honored as the 2019 Caring Kind Employee at the Johnson County Hospital. A special friend, Tracy Roecker, joined Milke at the luncheon. Milke said just seeing that many people gathering together to celebrate those receiving the 2019 Caring Kind Employee awards from throughout the state was very impressive.

More than 2,500 skilled and dedicated health care professionals have received this award since its inception in 1979. This year, 76 employees were honored before more than 500 people in attendance at The Caring Kind Awards Luncheon held at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in La Vista.

A committee has been established to decorate the interior windows of the Johnson County Courthouse with lighted candles following a discussion with the Johnson County Commissioners last Tuesday, November 12 about decorating the exterior of the Johnson County Courthouse with Christmas lights like it was done in the past.

Chairman of the Commissioners Scotty Gottula explained to Committee members Elaine Morrissey and Sherry Stephens that even though Christmas lights once adorned the exterior the Courthouse in the late 1980s to early 1990s, Christmas lights could no longer be installed because of the severity of damage that could result from drilling into the mortar and brick which is already very soft and brittle. If anyone knows of another way of installing new Christmas lights to the Courthouse without damaging the integrity of the mortar and brick, the committee would be willing to listen to new and practical ideas.

The Board of Education at Johnson County Central Schools voted to go with 8-man football for the next two year cycle. Gabe Meints, head football coach for the Thunderbird football squad addressed the board at the November 13 meeting.

“I just wanted to take a few minutes to first of all thank the board for allowing us to continue 11-man two years ago, as we had a number of players at that November meeting who asked that you allow us to continue,” said Meints. “And here we are two years later, and this year’s team has made history by becoming the team with the most wins during a season in JCC history, finishing 5-4. So thank you for believing in us. Regarding 8-man discussions, the coaches sat down with Mr Bacon (activities director at JCC) several weeks ago to discuss our options.”

Option 1, to stay 11-man, was not feasible because, with losing 12 seniors and a few others, they would not be able to compete.

AN AERIAL VIEW OF THE TECUMSEH SWIMMING POOL PROJECT taken with a drone. The pool house is being constructed on the rectangular cement pad seen at the top of the photo.

CENTENNIAL, Colo.  November 6, 2019 – NioCorp Developments Ltd. (“NioCorp” or the “Company”) (TSX: NB; OTCQX: NIOBF) is pleased to announce that it has filed an application for a Special Use Permit with the Johnson County, Nebraska Zoning Administrator in advance of the Company’s planned construction and operation of its proposed Elk Creek Superalloy Material Project (the “Project”).

Special use permits are required by Johnson County in advance of construction to allow specific uses consistent with existing zoning requirements.  The land on which NioCorp intends to establish the Project is currently zoned Agricultural in Johnson County, and one of the permissible uses of land in this zone is mining.  

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Sabrina Roddy, a local coordinator for this year’s Collection Relay Center at the First Baptist Church, said regular shoe boxes can be picked up at the First Baptist Church in Tecumseh to be filled with gifts and returned to the church during the collection week.

Inside each shoe box is a brochure listing items that can be used for gifts. Sending a personal note or photo also has a great impact on the child receiving the Christmas shoebox. Items not allowed include military toys, chocolate or liquid toiletries. Each shoe box has a shipping cost of $9 if anyone wishes to make a contribution towards the cost.

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The Sterling American Legion Post #140 celebrated its 100th birthday with a decorated cake following the Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11 at Sterling Public Schools. Scott Buss and Sandy Weyers gave a history of Nebraska American Legion as well as the history of the Sterling American Legion Post #140.

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. This is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

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Black Hills Energy is committed to giving back to the communities they serve. Currently Black Hills Energy serves 319 communities in Nebraska.

“We look forward to assisting projects that benefit these communities,” said Brandy Johnson, public relations director for Black Hills Energy. “Some of these projects include splash pads, parks, and community centers. It’s important to provide these types of services in a community in keeping a good quality of life.

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THIS JUNIOR POLICE OFFICER seems to know the drill already - she’s headed for the doughnuts! Snacks were provided during a Halloween Feed sponsored by the Sterling Rescue Squad on October 31.

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