Articles from the August 27, 2020 edition
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Grain elevator explosion rocks Royal
A quiet summer afternoon in Royal quickly transformed into a crisis situation Tuesday that drew in emergency personnel from across the area. At approximately 3:30 p.m., an explosion occurred in one...
Welcome back!
The start of a new school year is always hectic. Throw in a completely new building and an ongoing global pandemic, and you've got a recipe for potential disaster. Luckily, that hasn't been the case...
Virtual snow day options under consideration
The method of making up lost instructional time due to weather interruptions may be in for some changes this year. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Superintendent Patrick Carlin and school board members this...
New faces at H-M-S this year
Just under a dozen new teachers have joined the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn staff for the 2020-21 school year, which got underway on Monday, Aug. 24. First grade teacher Danica Thome lives in Spencer,...
PDFCrime, Courts, Accidents & Incidents
• Traffic Shad R. Hiser, Blair, Neb., Speeding. Elizabeth Ayala Lopez, Sibley, Speeding. Hayden Michael Case, Paullina, Failure to Maintain Control; Seatbelt Violation. Jacob J. Schnider, Sheldon, No Valid Driver’s License. Ricardo Bernal Her...
H-M-S PIE donations
HMS Parents IN Education (PIE) donated $5,000 to the elementary school to enhance the surfacing of the playgrounds at the new facility in Hartley. Both playgrounds are surfaced with a rubber matting...
Toft's Thoughts
Last week I restarted my in-home daycare. I typically do not take any time off; however, I had a teacher's child that does not need summer care and COVID-19 pretty much threw a wrench in the rest of...
The Writer's Pen
I'm a "go with the flow" kind of guy – I usually row with the current, not against it. But I recently experienced something that ruined my day, and I feel the need to expound on it. You know how b...
Ernst: Derecho aftermath demands more national media attention
Derecho. A word you probably haven't heard often, and frankly haven't seen enough coverage of. In Iowa, lives have been lost, farms upended, and communities ravaged at the hands of a derecho. Cedar...
08/27/20: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
1 more COVID-19 death in Clay County The total number of deaths associated with COVID-19 in Clay County increased from one to two over the past week. O’Brien County remained unchanged with seven deaths. Overall, O’Brien County has had 170 total confi...
08/27/20: Community Calendar
Community Calendar dates due Sept. 1 The Community Calendar for the communities of Hartley, Melvin and May City will be distributed again this year. Clubs and organizations wishing to list their meeting dates are asked to bring or send them to The...
Their spirit is their fame
"Onward Mavericks, Onward Mavericks, our spirit is our fame!" These fight song lyrics could not be truer as the Clay Central/Everly school district welcomes back children amidst the current pandemic....
Roland L. Sindt, 67, Everly
Memorial services for Roland L. Sindt were held Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at the Warner Funeral Home in Everly. Father Tim Hogan officiated. Interment was in Lone Tree Cemetery near Everly. Warner...
Douglas W. 'Doug' Holtz, 85, Melvin
A funeral service for Douglas W. “Doug” Holtz was held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at the Sanborn Funeral Home Chapel in Sanborn. Pastor Judy Johnson officiated. Pallbearers were Cole Holtz, Michael Roede, Jameson Hennings, Mitchell Dalsing, Ashley Dals...
From Our Files
• Aug. 30, 1945 Adams Drug Store, Clayton’s Variety and the Gamble Store had all undergone paint jobs. They gave a real air to Main Street and added much to the up-to-date appearance of Hartley. The Emma Lacher Dress Shop, which had been located acr...
DeBoer, Cheever plan fall wedding
Preston and Darcy DeBoer are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Tressa DeBoer, to CJ Cheever, of Armstrong. Their wedding is planned for Oct. 10, 2020 at Trinity United Church...
