Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn. Blow them out when you leave the room or before you go to sleep. (from Safe Kids Worldwide)
Eight finalists for University of Nebraska at Kearney homecoming royalty were announced Oct. 7 during a pep rally on campus. Among them was Lance Haberman of Utica. The king and queen (Caleb Wiseman of Plattsmouth and Courtney Cox of Alliance) were crowned last night and will be recognized during the homecoming parade scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Kearney and the home football game set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Cope Stadium.
Seward and Milford play in district softball finals today. The Eagles are at Hastings St. Cecilia starting at 10 a.m., and the Jays are in Crete starting at noon. The best-of-three series will determine state qualifiers.
Tonight's football schedule
Seward hosts Blair at 7 p.m.
Milford hosts Central City at 7 p.m.
Centennial hosts McCool Junction at 7 p.m.
Malcolm is at Raymond Central at 7 p.m.
Programs for adults are planned at the Seward Memorial Library every Friday of the month at 1:30 – 3 p.m. First Friday of the month, Ten Point Pitch. Second Friday, Bingo. Third Friday, crafts. Fourth Friday, puzzles. Today is bingo.
Memorial Health Care Systems will host a flu shot clinic Friday, Oct. 11, from 1-2 p.m. at the Seward Senior Center. You can download the flu vaccine form at www.mhcs.us to bring with you. You should also bring your insurance card.
The Seward County scrap tire clean-up day will be Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Seward County Road shop, 3427 Waverly Road. See more information about the event at the Seward County Road Department Facebook page.
Seward County Ducks Unlimited will host its annual banquet tomorrow, Oct. 12, at the Seward County Ag Pavilion. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and the auction to follow.
The Seward Farmers Market will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Seward County Fairgrounds. Check out the fresh produce and other items available.
Heartfelt will host the Wicked Win Run/Walk Sunday, Oct. 13, at Junto Winery. The 5K run/walk starts at 1:30 p.m., with the tasting stroll at 2:30 p.m. A food truck and music are also available.
The Utica Senior Center will host a potato bake on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A baked potato with toppings, salads, desserts, coffee and tea will be available for a free-will donation. Proceeds go to support the new flooring at the center.
Summer is over, and All Seward Reads Together is ending. Join us for a book discussion of this year’s novel, “The Reading List” by Sara Nisha Adams on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Seward Memorial Library.
A gathering of family and friends of Kathleen Schlechte will be today, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home in Seward. The funeral service will be Saturday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. Committal will follow at the Seward Cemetery.
A celebration of life for Robin Wambold will be Saturday, Oct. 12, from 3-6 p.m. at the Seward VFW Club.
Visitation for Gloria Warner will be Sunday, Oct. 13, from 2-7 p.m. at Lauber Funeral Home in Milford. Family will greet friends throughout that time. The funeral service will be Monday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. at Lauber Funeral Home in Milford. Interment will follow at Blue Mound Cemetery.
