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Open Class Winners The Pierce County Fair and the UN-L Extension agency have released the names of those Open Class winners who took high honors at the recent festivities in Pierce at the fairgrounds. Those Open Class winners included, back row (l to r): Sylvia Furstenau, Piecemakers Award, Textiles; Jenna Albers, best overall food; Alexis Sindelar, best photo; Jill Heemstra, canning champion; Kathy Duval, sweepstakes food; Marj Leach, best bread; and front row (l to r): Hendrix Molacek, youth flowers; Luke Burmeister, youth photo; Sharon Pint, judges choice, textile, best of county in textiles; Deb Wragge, best textile; Deb Brunssen, best cut flower and farm products. Not pictured: Hallie Meyer, youth food and textile; Terri Sudbeck, superintendent’s choice, textile; Nita Meyer, best potted plant; Jessie Evans, best in class, fine arts; Hannah Reick, youth fine arts; Wyatt Schroth, youth farm products.

Youth competes in National High School Finals Rodeo Jessica Stevens has been competing in rodeo competitions for 12 years and recently competed in the National High School Finals Rodeo in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The rodeo started on July 17 and wrapped on July 23. To read the full story, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Social Center still unable to open From the Senior Center By Diane Elwood, Manager Many know that the Plainview Social Center has been closed to the public since March 17 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been a struggle and we know that many of you are missing the socialization. The staff, along with the volunteers, are missing all of the visiting as well. The social center has been asked why they are not open yet and to find out why, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Workman's dropped, tort still remains Plainview's City Council held a special meeting on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the city library for the purpose of discussing employment of the Police Chief, the disciplinary hearing, and legal strategy related to pending or imminent litigation. Several lawyers were also in attendance via Zoom to represent both the city and Police Chief Yosten. To read the full story of what happened at the meeting, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Council okays Tarr contract The City Council held their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the city library to review and approve City Administrator Jeremy Tarr's contract, along with other items of business. To read the important terms on Tarr's contract, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Ashfall closed this week Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historic Park near Royal will temporarily close to the public starting August 12 for planned construction. The museum and park will reopen August 19. To read what the crews will be working on, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

School Board talks policies and guidelines for students/events Board members held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 10 at 7 p.m. in the High School media center. Many of the discussion items and reports were related to the school's opening, and with how the Covid-19 pandemic would change regular routines and policies for teachers and students. The full minutes from the meeting can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Covid outbreak reported at Manor Following a closed session portion of the Plainview City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 11, Manor Administrator Juleen Johnson reported a statement concerning the facility and a confirmed Covid-19 infection. To read more on the outbreak reported at the manor, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Age wins over Juniors ... (some how) Dusting off their “old” and squeezing into their “used-to’s” the dads, coaches and “older” Plainview baseball players gathered their gear for a game against the Plainview Junior’s squad last week. When the dust had settled, the “old guys” had won over their younger counterparts on the Junior Legion team, 12-10.

10U girls softball closes winning season The Plainview Lady Pirate 10-and-under girls softball team drew their shortened season to a close in July, with a total record of 6-3. “The girls played some very good softball this year, while learning to pitch,” said Coach Blake Nincehelser, “This group of girls have a very bright future in the game of softball.” Team members included, front row (l to r): Kennedy Watson, Katelynn Mosel, Kinley Hodson, Pressley Alexander, Rylee Nincehelser; and back row (l to r): Coach Blake Nincehelser, Lucea Miller, Ashlyn Forbes, Kara Lingenfelter, Riley Miller, Kenadee Doerr, Tessa Webber, and Coach Kelly Lingenfelter.

Mason honor 50-year member, Sirek Members of the Plainview Masonic Lodge No. 204 recently traveled to Orchard to present a 50-year-membership pin and certificate to Hoyt Sirek. Sirek joined the Masonic Lodge in Orchard on March 12, 1970. Brother Gale Retzlaff, Plainview Lodge #204 Worshipful Master, presented the award. Brother Sirek became a member of Plainview Lodge #204 from the consolidation of lodges in 2018.

Sunday Zion ladies aid and Priscilla Society honored the confirmands and graduates with a taco bar and desserts. New members and congregation were all invited. Confirmands Pastor Bucklew Andrew Bucklew Marque Albion Ethan David's Brooke Rafert Makenzie Doerr Front row Diana Scott Ashley Wacker Graduates Pastor Bucklew Matthew Doerr Nathan Christiansen Abigail Rafert Clarissa Wacker

NECC to require masks in session Northeast Community College continues to put plans into place to begin the fall semester on August 17. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans have been developed to include appropriate social distancing and classroom safety protocols. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read the full story.

Darnall on National Champ team The Norfolk Golden Girls team, coached by Andy Severance, Jim Wichman and Jim Vrbsky, came out as Champions at the 2020 Girls Class B 14 & Under Northern Nationals Tournament. Along as a team member was Plainview’s Lauren Darnell, daughter of Steve Darnall and Nicole (Weber) Darnall of Plainview. To read more on the tournament, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

A ribbon cutting was held at the new Dance Bright dance studio on Highway 20 last week. Those attending were (l to r): Marcia Gauchat (Brighton’s grandmother), Rylie Meuret (Brighton’s husband), Courtney Retzlaff (City of Plainview), Marie Meis (Pierce County Economic Development), Judith Grey (PCED), Brighton Meuret, Bruce Curtiss (Chamber President, Curtiss Law), Susan Norris (PCED), Ashley Dendinger (Plainview Family Pharmacy) and Stephanie and Jeff Kathol (Brighton’s parents). Photo by Amy Dummer, News Staff.

Eastern Star award presented Members of Mt. Vernon Chapter #84, Order of Eastern Star, traveled to Orchard to present 50 year pins to Hoyt and Arlene Sirek. They joined Eastern Star at Orchard, July 16, 1970. Nebraska Grand Chapter issued the pins and certificates. They were presented by Joan Alexander, Worthy Matron and Gale Retzlaff, Worthy Patron. Arlene Sirek served as Worthy Matron of Sunset Chapter #300, five times and held multiple offices at the local level. She served as a District Grand Supervisor and a Grand Representative to Iowa. Hoyt Sirek held the office of Sentinel for a number of years. Both are members of Mt. Vernon from the consolidation of Chapters in 2018.

Baileyz BBQ business purchased by Laurel restaurant owners Longtime Plaiview residents, Dale and Cheryl Bailey, first started selling Baileyz BBQ sauce at Bailey's Drive Inn back in 1999. Around the first part of June, the couple decided to sell their business to Scott and Christy Taylor of Laurel. Be sure to pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to read more.

Brozeks compete "in tandem" For Kirk and Katherine Brozek of Plainview, last Saturday's completion of the triathlon in Crofton's Dam Race was a first in more than one respect-the couple competed using a tandem kayak and tandem bicycle. To read more about the tandem kayak and bicycle, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Sand courts get renewing facelift The Plainview Park Board recently finished, with assistance from the City of Plainview, the Plainview Telephone Company and West Hodson Concrete, a complete renovation and upgrade of the city's sand volleyball courts in the Band Shell Park. To read what work was done, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.

Lincoln team members wins Best of the Best The annual big money Tourney was held last Saturday. The winning team from Lincoln was consistent in their nine holes. To read all about the tournament, and other golf news, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.