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Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Honors graduates told,” “Broncos qualify one for State Meet”, “West Holt golfers qualify”, “Headed to State Track,” “Alumni Mass to be held Sat., May 29,” “Memorial Day program scheduled,” “Lower Niobrara NRD issues Cease and Desist Order,” and so many more including sports from both West Holt and Stuart Schools! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

A funeral service for Arlene Margaret Voss Ries, age 86, of Wood Lake, Neb. will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ainsworth. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 17 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ainsworth. A graveside burial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery at Atkinson. A complete obituary will be included in this week’s issue of The Atkinson Graphic.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Legion to host walkers on Medal of Honor Highway,” “Osborne is TeamMates Mentor of the Month”, “Benefit to be held for Milners”, “West Holt FCCLA holds awards banquet,” “Jan Roberts fights diabetes,” “West Holt FFA Hosts Banquet,” and so many more including sports from both West Holt and Stuart Schools! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

MEETING NOTICE The Stuart Rural Fire Protection #8 will meet on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. at the Stuart Fire Hall. Publ. May 6, 2021

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “St. Joseph holds Kindergarten Round-Up,” “Trees planted on Arbor Day”, “West Holt presents All School Play”, “Spring program to be presented,” “Fire Department hands out awards . . .,” “Stuart FFA Chapter Awards Program held,” and so many more including sports from both West Holt and Stuart Schools! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

The Release issued from FEMA over the weekend concerning the $50 million allocated for the Spencer Dam has been corrected and amended by the Nebraska Public Power District. The amendment clarifies that, contrary to the FEMA release, the dam will be demolished and decommissioned as originally planned by NPPD. Comments about the change are below: "In working with FEMA since the hydro was damaged, NPPD had provide FEMA with costs to rebuild the hydro unit which was part of the FEMA process, but at the same time NPPD let FEMA know that the plan was to demolish and decommission the unit. The initial release generally came across that the funds would go towards rebuilding the hydro. At the time of the destruction of the hydro, a an agreement was already in place to sell the hydro itself to a group of local NRDs. With the hydro destroyed the agreement is no longer in place. The plan is that now that federal funds are obligated, NPPD will begin putting together the costs and plans for the demolition and decommissioning of the hydro and will work with associated regulatory agencies on the approval process."

From the NCDHD this morning: North Central District Health Department will be in Atkinson today, Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Atkinson Community Center. The Pfizer Vaccine will be made available to the public today from 10a – 4p. Walk-ins are welcome.

A release from the FEMA News Desk this morning indicated that the Nebraska Public Power District would be receiving approximately $50 million (a 75 percent cost share) to restore the Spencer Dam to it's "pre-disaster design, capacity and function." The release is below: The Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated more than $50 million to the to the State of Nebraska for the Spencer Hydroelectric plant and dam as a direct result of major disaster declaration FEMA-DR-4420-NE. During the incident period of 3/9/2019 through 7/14/2019, A Severe Winter Strom, Straight Line Winds and Flooding caused damages to the Spencer Hydroelectric plant and dam. Heavy rain on frozen ground followed by a blizzard created a record runoff breaking up ice on the Niobrara River. Large chunks of ice floating in the flood waters overtopped the embankment and spillway structure breaching the embankment in two locations causing catastrophic damages to the Spencer Hydro Electric plant and dam. Funding of approximately $50 million (75 percent federal share of total project cost) was obligated to assist the Nebraska Public Power District in its repairs to the Spencer Hydroelectric Facility and Dam to restore the facilities back to pre-disaster design, capacity and function. The Public Assistance Program provides grants to state and local governments and certain non-profit entities to assist them with the response to and recovery from disasters. Specifically, the program provides assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent restoration of infrastructure.

A funeral service for Theresa Krysl, age 89 of Stuart, Neb. will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Stuart. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Burial will be in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery at Stuart. A complete obituary will be included in next week's issue of The Atkinson Graphic.

An additional qualifier for the Norfolk Classic Track Meet is Joseph Albrecht in the 800. Also Kevona Brown has now qualified in the 400 and Caid McCart in the 100. The meet will be held Thursday, April 29 beginning at 4:15 p.m. at the Norfolk High School Track.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Spring Clean-Up Day to be Saturday, May 1,” “Trees to be planted Friday”, “Worship time changes, St. John’s”, “Bronco Academy is after school program,” “History of First Stop explored,” “Atkinson Senior Center re-opens doors,” “Huskies host 50th track and field invite,” and so many more including sports from both West Holt and Stuart Schools! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Drivers needed for veterans,” “First Reconciliation celebrated”, “West Holt FFA has convention success”, “Wettlaufer has partner for life,” “West Holt JH Speech competes at Wayne,” Livestock rotation helping the grass grow,” “Corkledings Fitness is on the move,” and so many more including sports from both West Holt and Stuart Schools! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

A funeral service for Mildred Lillian Swim, age 84, of Atkinson, Neb. will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson. Pastor Wayne Owens will officiate. Burial will be in the Willowdale Cemetery north of Newport. A complete obituary will be included in this week’s Atkinson Graphic.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Unlicensed, abandoned vehicles to be addressed,” “Johnson & Johnson vaccines halted”, “Stuart members take it to the “Next Level”at Virtual State FFA”, “Blood Drive held in Atkinson,” “Toby Smith deals with Type 1 diabetes,” Huskies host track quad,” “WH golfers win home triangular,” and so many more including sports from both West Holt and Stuart Schools! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

Community Calendar Item – Tuesday, April 13, 6:30 p.m., Focus on Atkinson’s Characteristics Community Conversation at Atkinson Community Center

NCDHD will be hosting Johnson & Johnson clinics in the area this week. Residents can sign up for this vaccine at the following clinics by visiting the www.ncdhd.ne.gov clicking the yellow button on the home page that will take you to the NCDHD COVID-19 Vaccine Sign-Up page or follow the links below. · Monday, April 12 - 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Plainview High School Tartan (South) Gym (301 W Pilcher Ave. Plainview-enter on the south): https://tinyurl.com/2j5k4f6k · Tuesday, April 13 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a..m. - Creighton https://tinyurl.com/vep3mz8e · Wednesday, April 14 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Valentine https://tinyurl.com/ytmvfdpn · Thursday, April 15 – 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Neligh https://tinyurl.com/4wubf58x · Friday, April 16 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - O’Neill- https://tinyurl.com/sh8xddts NCDHD has the following clinic times available for walk-ins during the noted times below. If you already have a scheduled appointment time for a clinic on this list, please arrive at that scheduled time. Note any location updates. These clinics will be administering the Moderna Vaccine. Walk in Time Clinic Date Location 11:30a-1:30p 14-Apr White Elephant Hall 10a-2:00p 14-Apr Mid Plains College 11a-4p 15-Apr Antelope County Fairgrounds If you have received a first dose of vaccine through an NCDHD clinic and have not received a call to schedule your second dose, please call our office to schedule an appointment.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, "Mellor honored for 50 years", "West Holt FFA wins District Events, are District 10 Sweepstakes Champs", "Johnson & Johnson COVOD vaccine available in area", Construction accident takes life of Coss-Ortiz", "Chamber of Commerce hosts Easter egg hunt", and so many more including sports from both West Holt and Stuart Schools! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $40.00; Out-of-State is $46.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

A funeral service for Allen Dwayne Boes, age 84, of Atkinson, Neb. will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Atkinson. Burial will be in the Herrick Cemetery, Herrick, S.D. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 7, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., at the church. A complete obituary will be included in this week’s issue of The Atkinson Graphic.

Smith to Hold Virtual Mobile Offices Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) will hold virtual mobile offices this week to meet with constituents of the Third District. In order to ensure sufficient capacity and provide greater opportunity for constituents to join, Smith will hold both morning and midday events on Wednesday, April 7. Those interested in attending must pre-register at the links provided below. A mobile office allows constituents to meet directly with Congressman Smith about federal issues and take advantage of the constituent services available through his office, such as assisting individuals with challenges they face while working with a federal agency, ordering flags flown over the U.S. Capitol, and booking future tours in Washington, D.C. Smith, who has offices in Grand Island and Scottsbluff, will hold the mobile offices online on Wednesday, April 7 at the following times and links: Morning Virtual Mobile Office Wednesday, April 7 9:00 AM CDT/8:00 AM MDT Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZL8074KWTPSUylGHoMsNbQ Midday Virtual Mobile Office Wednesday, April 7 12:00 PM CDT/11:00 AM MDT Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LViVydJhTeWEZH_cxsyNqw For additional information, please contact Congressman Smith’s Scottsbluff office at (308) 633-6333 or Grand Island office at (308) 384-3900.

NCDHD is now offering COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 18 and older. To schedule an appointment, individuals should go to vaccinate.ne.gov to register. They will receive an email to schedule themselves at a clinic of their choice. More information is available on this process at the NCDHD website. Blow also included is an attachment of walk in clinic dates and times for this week. Moderna walk in times (no appointment required): • Monday, April 5th: Bloomfield HS Gym 11a-4p • Tuesday, April 6th: Pierce Fairgrounds Pavilion 1p-6p • Wednesday, April 7th: Springview Community Center 1p-4p • Thursday, April 8th: Rock Co High School Gym 1p-6p • Friday, April 9th: Evergreen Independent Living 12p-5p (Additional Moderna clinics are available by appointment only next week. These are in Valentine, Creighton, and O’Neill. Please schedule at vaccinate.ne.gov). Johnson & Johnson This is a single dose COVID-19 vaccine. Clinics where this vaccine is available are below and need an appointment scheduled. District residents can sign up for this vaccine at the link following the clinic information. • Wednesday, April 7th 9a-1p: O’Neill Armory Drive Thru Clinic (635 N 4th St. O’Neill- enter on the south side): https://tinyurl.com/2cce25sy • Thursday, April 8th 1p-6p: Rock County High School- (506 US Hwy 20 Bassett): https://tinyurl.com/84fhpdf4 • Monday, April 12th 4p-6p: Plainview High School Tartan (South) Gym (301 W Pilcher Ave. Plainview-enter on the south): https://tinyurl.com/2j5k4f6k