Greenamyre receives Quilt of Valor
Gordon Greenamyre received a Quilt of Valor from the Western Sandhills American Legion Riders at the 2019 Willow Tree Festival for his service in WW2.
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Gordon Greenamyre received a Quilt of Valor from the Western Sandhills American Legion Riders at the 2019 Willow Tree Festival for his service in WW2.
By Jordan Huether
Residents of Gordon were shocked to learn Wednesday afternoon that their drinking water had been contaminated with E. coli bacteria. An urgent notice posted to the city’s Facebook page warned the public that its public water system had violated microbiological standards after the E. coli bacteria was detected in its distribution system during the
By Rachael Huether
After three months in business, Butler’s Daylight Donuts held a Grand Opening on Wednesday, August 14. Jeff and Kerry Butler, owners of Butler’s Daylight Donuts in Gordon, say the positive response has been overwhelming.
Jeff grew up in Gordon until age 17, when he moved away and then joined the military. Then, six years ago, he and his wife, Kerry, were trying to choose a vacation spot for their family of four. “We were having fun with it, kind of
By Jordan Huether
You may have noticed a new name hanging on the outside of the car wash in Gordon. Now named Huck’s Lazerwash, the facility was purchased on June 19, 2019, by Aaron Huckfeldt.
A 2007 graduate of Gordon High School, Huckfeldt also runs his own transport company, Huckfeldt Enterprises. As someone who prides himself on keeping his vehicles clean, he said it only seemed natural to invest in a car wash. “It’s a bonus that I was able to do that in the community I
By Rachael Huether
The 2019 Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo parade Grand Marshal has been named: Willis Gran. Likely a stranger to few in the area, Willis has devoted much of his life to volunteering on various boards and organizations in Sheridan County. Along with serving on the Sheridan County Ag Society board for 32 years, Willis has also been an active member of the Gordon Lions Club for 47 years, the American Legion Post #34 for 65 years, the Willow Tree Foundation for 20 years, The
The American Quarter Horse Association, Guthrie, Oklahoma – Stetson Ostrander of Gordon, Nebraska captured the All-Around Cowboy World Champion title at the Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show on June 22, 2019 at the Lazy E in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Ostrander showed the American Quarter Horse BOXO Valentines Cat. The 2012 Buckskin Mare by Palo Dura Cat and out of Tracis Blue Roan, was bred by Jecca Ostrander of Gordon, NE.
Ostrander competed in six classes in the
By Rachael Huether
Betty Mapes is on her ninth year of volunteering for SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program). As the only volunteer in Sheridan County, Betty is vital in educating seniors and disabled individuals in our area about Medicare.
After her mother suffered a stroke in 2010, Betty was forced to learn about the different programs available to help seniors with their medical needs. Betty told her mom, “You know, if I ever get this down I’m going to volunteer
Turn in your coloring sheets by June 26!
By Rachael Huether
Local cowboy Garrett Shadbolt has been busy making a name for himself. On May 19, Shadbolt competed in the WCRA Semi-Finals in Guthrie, Oklahoma, taking home a total of $9,000 after two strong rides, scoring 88 points on his final ride to put him in first place.
Garrett got his start riding bucking horses his junior year of high school, where he competed in a ranch bronc event in Gordon. After graduating in 2014, he hit the rodeo trail hard, and eventually landed in the
By Berklie Haag
To celebrate Memorial Day, various services will be held on Monday, May 27 throughout Sheridan County.
In Rushville, the American Legion Henry Davis Post 161 is sponsoring a service at the Fairview Cemetery at 10 am. The speaker is Stacy Sweeney. The Milburn family will provide the music and Bishop Krotz will be presiding over the service. Dinner will follow at the Legion Hall.
Hay Springs will host their ceremony at the Hay Springs Cemetery at 10:30 a.m
The concert lineup has been announced for the 2019 Sheridan County Fair & Rodeo, set for July 26 and 27.
Scott Lindsey, President for the Sheridan County Fair Board, says this year’s entertainment features Brandon Jones as the headliner Saturday night on July 27. At the Legion Friday, July 26 will be Brock Finn, and Randy Burghardt on Saturday, July 27.
The Brandon Jones Concert will take place at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. “Jones had a huge following last year, and did
By Jordan Huether
The Gordon City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. with all members present.
The minutes of the April 2019 meeting were approved as presented, as well as the March 2019 Treasurer’s Report and unpaid bills. City Manager Glenn Spaugh noted there was a Ukena grant that is going toward repairs to the gazebo and stone restrooms at the city park.
Janet Hess of Lone Willow Tree Chapter, DAR addressed
By Marti Haag
The April 9, 2019, regular Hay Springs City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Varvel, Kearns, Marcy and Blundell were present. Jamian Simmons, City Attorney was also present.
The minutes of the March 12, 2019, regular meeting were approved as presented. The agenda of the April 9, 2019, regular meeting was approved as presented.
Terry Rajewich with NPPD, Doug Johnson, local NPPD manager and Jennifer Branson, Chadron NPPD office manager, were