Friday, September 13, 2024

NEWS

Kinship Pointe celebrates big on Grandparents Day

Grandparents' Day was Sunday, Sept. 8, and Kinship Pointe's annual bash brought fun for all ages. Read the Seward County Independent on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to learn about the event and what it does for the senior living residents there.

Bridge work set to start Monday

The bridge over the West Fork Big Blue River on Pioneers Road east of 413th is scheduled to be replaced this fall. Work on the bridge is set to begin Monday, Sept. 16. Due to the bridge replacement, Pioneers Road between 413th and 406th will be closed during this time. Detours will be put in place for the duration of the bridge replacement project.
For questions about this project, contact the Seward County Road Department at (402) 643-3170.

CHS celebrates homecoming

Homecoming royalty candidates at Centennial include, from left, Ella Wambold and Camden Winkelman, Caylie Clouse and Sam Ehlers, Averie Stuhr and Devin Slawnyk, Jake Fehlhafer and Grace Schernikau and Catelynn Bargen and Parker Dishman. The king and queen will be crowned after tonight's football game.

Homecoming at Malcolm

Malcolm High School Homecoming royalty candidates include, from left: (front row) Adela Donahoo, Jessica Sandell, Jenna Schweitzer and Izzy Stenger; and (back row) Tristen Boehle, Garrett England, Bryson Leffers and Mason Wisnieski. The king and queen will be crowned after tonight's football game.

SPORTS

Thursday scoreboard

Cross country
The Milford boys' team won the Milford Invite, edging Minden by one point. Avery Carter of Milford was the event champion, finishing in 16:34.4.
In the girls' race, Grace Schernikau of Centennial was the top local finisher, placing third in 21:46.3.
Area teams competing included Milford, Centennial, Malcolm, Wilber-Clatonia and Exeter-Milligan-Friend.

Volleyball
Malcolm Invite
Malcolm def. Centennial, 25-20, 26-24 (2-0)
Malcolm def. Lincoln Standing Bear, 25-15, 25-22 (2-0)
Milford def. Fairbury, 22-25, 25-23, 25-20 (2-1)
Lincoln Lutheran def. Milford, 25-17, 25-17 (2-0)
Scotus Central Catholic def. Centennial, 25-11, 25-10 (2-0)
The second day of the Malcolm Invite is Saturday, with matches starting at 9 a.m. Malcolm will play Columbus Scotus and Centennial will play Standing Bear. Milford will play Elmwood-Murdock at 10 a.m.

Softball
St. Paul 16, Centennial 4; Nya Fischer and Riley Zeigler hit doubles for the Broncos and Fischer drives in two; next game for CHS is Sept. 17 at home against Milford
Central City 4, Malcolm 3; MHS scores two in the seventh but can't complete the comeback; the Clippers are scheduled to host a triangular Sept. 14 starting at 10 a.m.
Milford 12, Fairbury 2; Ayla Roth, Sadie Frazier and Maeli Kubicek have two hits each for MHS, and Frazier and Kubicek drive in three apiece; next for the Eagles is a tournament Saturday at West Point starting at 9 a.m.
Beatrice 9, Seward 1; Lady Orange hold SHS to just two hits; Jays are next at Hastings Sept. 14 for a tournament

Football schedule for tonight
Seward hosts Pius X, 7 p.m. kickoff
Milford travels to Wilber-Clatonia, 7 p.m. kickoff
Centennial hosts Tri County for homecoming, 7 p.m. kickoff
Malcolm hosts Yutan for homecoming, 7 p.m. kickoff

EVENTS

TODAY - Friday Fun at SML

Programs for adults are planned at the Seward Memorial Library every Friday from 1:30 – 3 p.m. starting Sept. 6. First Friday of the month, Ten Point Pitch. Second Friday, Bingo. Third Friday, crafts. Fourth Friday, puzzles. This is the second Friday, so bingo is featured.

TODAY - Constitution topic of speaker

Honoring the 10th anniversary of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, the Nebraska National Guard Historical Society will present “Our U.S. Constitution,” featuring Constitution Educator Sheila Collins, on Friday, Sept. 13. One-hour programs are at 10:05 a.m. and 1:35 p.m. The programs are free and open to the public.

TOMORROW - Church celebrates anniversary

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Utica will celebrate its 125th anniversary with events Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15. Featured events include a family festival from 4 – 8 p.m. on Saturday and on Sunday a worship service followed by fellowship and story hour.

TOMORROW - Farmer's market open Saturday

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.

SUNDAY - Denim and Diamonds

Tickets are now available for the “Denim and Diamonds” Gala on Sunday, Sept. 15, beginning at 4 p.m. The event at the Seward County Fairgrounds’ Harvest Hall benefits the Seward United Methodist Church’s south addition project which improved accessibility to the church’s sanctuary, restrooms and offices, as well as adding a new entrance and opening space for an additional classroom in the Bright Beginnings Child Development Center. The B Street Band will provide entertainment at the event, and both silent and live auctions are featured. Tickets are available individually or as a table of eight at: https://sewardumc.org/gala.html.

MONDAY - Kennel Club schedules classes

The Seward County Kennel Club will host dog obedience classes beginning Monday, Sept. 16, at the 4-H Center on the Seward County Fairgrounds. Class sizes are limited, and a fee will be charged. Pre-registration should be done at www.sewardcountykennelclub.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

HULSE, Duane

A celebration of life for Duane Hulse will be today at 11 a.m. at Friend Congregational Church. Inurnment will follow at Andrew Cemetery, Friend, at 12:15 p.m.

MYERS-NANNEN, Mitzi

A celebration of life for Mitzi Myers-Nannen will be Saturday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at Milford High School.

PLAMANN, Marvin

Family and friends of Marvin Plamann will gather Sunday, Sept. 15, from 3-5 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home in Seward. The funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 16, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. Committal will be in Greenwood Cemetery.