Keep all flammables, like paper, clothing, bedding, drapes or rugs, at least 3 feet from a space heater, stove or fireplace. (from the National Safety Council)
In the past few weeks, the Seward County Clerk’s election staff has mailed out 575 ballots requested by voters seeking to vote earlier than Election Day, Nov. 5. Seward County Clerk and Election Commissioner Sherry Schweitzer said she expects more ballots will be mailed out as people continue to request the early voting option prior to the Oct. 25 deadline. Read more in the Oct. 9 SCI.
Blair Briggs of Seward earned a place in the Class B state golf field based on her play throughout the season. She joins teammate Bryn Christensen, who finished fifth in the district tournament. The Class B state meet is Oct. 14 and 15 in Gering.
A pair of upperclass standouts from the Concordia University volleyball team netted GPAC Player of the Week awards following the Bulldogs’ weekend road trip. As announced by the league office Oct. 8, senior Becca Gebhardt has been named the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Defender of the Week while junior Ashley Keck has been recognized as the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Attacker of the Week.
Just three meets into his collegiate career, freshman Vaughn Hendrickson has already been honored twice by the GPAC. On Oct. 9, the league office named Hendrickson the GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week.
Volleyball
Seward def. Aurora, 25-19, 25-16, 25-16 (3-0); SHS will host Schuyler Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
Milford def. Crete, 25-16, 25-15, 25-22 (3-0); Milford will host York Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
The Seward Farmers Market will be open Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Seward County Fairgrounds. Oct. 30 is the final day for the market for 2024.
The next GFWC Seward Woman’s Club meeting will include a presentation on Alzheimer’s by Maria Olivias of Asera Care. The community is welcome to attend. The club meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 1:30 p.m. at the Seward Memorial Library and will feature a fall season dessert and conversation before the program. For more information, contact GFWC Seward Woman’s Club President Angela Belew at angelabelew@gmail.com or Program Chair Ellen Chaffin.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training will be offered Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5-6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Seward. Contact the office at (402) 643-3829 for more information. QPR stands for question, persuade, refer. The training is free, and registration is not required.
Seward County Republicans will meet Thursday, Oct. 10, at The Rock. Social hour at 6 p.m. and U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer will speak at 7 p.m.
Make plans to meet at The Gathering Table (Milford Mennonite Fellowship Hall at 920 F St). The table is set on the second Thursday of each month for this complementary meal. Come anytime between 5:30 and 7 p.m.
The Seward County Historical Society Museum is open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1:30 – 5 p.m. through October.
The Seward County Genealogical Society is open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Fridays from 3 – 5 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by appointment. A business meeting is the third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. The organization is located at 233 Jackson Ave., Seward. Phone (402) 400-5250.
A gathering of family and friends of Roger Van Ooyen will be today, Oct. 9, from 6-9 p.m. at Volzke Funeral Home in Seward. A private family service is planned.
Visitation for Lucille Cross will be today, Oct. 9, from 1-8:30 p.m. at Zabka-Perdue Funeral Home in Seward. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. The funeral service will be Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Beaver Crossing United Methodist Church. Graveside services and interment will follow at 3 p.m. at the Utica Cemetery.
