FPS Board of Education quick hits

The Friend school board meet on March 13. During the public comment period, the board heard from Chris Nieveen with ESU6 with an update on the technology progress made at FPS since goals were set …

City enforces registration of vacant properties

A city ordinance signed into law on April 13, 2021, is in the process of being enforced nearly two years later. It requires owners of vacant residential and commercial properties to register in a …

FPS inducts six new honor society members

Friend Public School inducted six new members into the National Honor Society on March 7. New members Reagan Bartley, Keila Ricenbaw, Ella Archer, Chase Paulsen, Jacob Klooz and Zach Spohn …

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NSP warns of possible "swatting" calls

The Nebraska State Patrol has received information regarding several false reports of school shootings that have been placed to 911 call centers across Nebraska this morning. There is no credible …

FPS superintendent finds joy in singing, recommends hobbies to all

Derek Anderson, superintendent of Friend Public Schools, has always been a singer. On Feb. 21 and Feb. 23, Anderson got to show off his talent again, singing the National Anthem both nights at the …

Trip gives Exeter woman chance to serve

“Pray, give or go,” said Vicki Klemm of Exeter. “We can pray about missions, give, or go or do a combination of them.” She strongly believes this and recently returned from …

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Obituaries

Shirley A. Sladek

Shirley Anne Sladek, of Friend, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Lincoln, at the age of 79. Shirley was born Aug. 17, 1943, to Rudolph and Engeline (Langhorst) Slama in Beatrice, the third …

Kenneth “Kenny” P. Cast

Kenneth “Kenny” Paul Cast was born to Herbert Grant Cast and Velma Elizabeth (Geis) Cast on Nov. 29, 1944, in Seward, and passed away at home Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the age of 78 …

Darlene J. Dinse

Darlene J. Dinse was born Sept. 7, 1942, in Waseca, Minnesota, to Eldar and Hazel (Yess) Krueger, Sr., and passed away March 3, 2023, in Lincoln, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 24 days. …

Jarlath M. Schutt

Jarlath M. (Wiedenman) Schutt was born Oct. 2, 1928, in Iroquois, South Dakota, to Margaret (McDermott) and Harry Wiedenman. She passed away Feb. 16, 2023 in Geneva, at age 94. Jarlath …

Jeanene C. Roth

Jeanene Carol (Leichty) Roth was born Dec. 28, 1941, in Wayland Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Florence (Christner) Leichty. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 7, 2023. Jeanene …

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Timberwolves between seasons

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Cougars top Bulldog boys

The regular season came to a close Feb. 17 for the Friend boys’ basketball team against a tough Cross County squad. FHS Coach Brian Arp said the Bulldogs competed all four quarters, but the …

Horns, Wolves battle on hardwood

The Dorchester boys’ basketball team finished its 2022-23 season Feb. 20 in the opening round of subdistricts. DHS played Lewiston in the subdistrict tournament and lost 53-32, ending the …

Friend girls end season in first round of subdistricts

The Friend girls’ basketball team saw the 2022-23 season come to a close Feb. 13 in the first round of the postseason. Friend played Exeter-Milligan in the opening game of the Subdistrict …

EMHS girls end season in subdistrict semifinal

The postseason started off well for the Exeter-Milligan girls’ basketball team. The Timberwolves defeated Friend 57-26 in the first round of the D2-2 subdistrict tournament Feb. 13. Savana …

DHS girls fall in subdistrict semifinal

Dorchester got a first-round win in the Subdistrict D1-1 tournament Feb. 13, beating Pawnee City 42-17. The win put the Longhorns in the semifinals against Johnson-Brock Feb. 14. The Eagles were …

Dogs go 1-2 in conference

The Friend Bulldogs avenged a loss but couldn’t advance to the finals of the Pioneer Conference tournament last week. The boys’ basketball team beat Southern 51-38 Jan. 31 but lost to …

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Births

Placek

Isaiah Francis Placek was born Feb. 23, 2023, to Keith and Kristine (Wassinger) Placek of Eagle. Isaiah weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz., and was 20 1/2” long. Grandparents are Richard and the late …

Rau Becker

Chase Becker and Laura Rau of Omaha announce the birth of their first child, a son, Alban Rau Becker. Alban was born Sept. 24, 2022, at CHI Health Lakeside in Omaha. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 …

Birthdays

Catherine Burns to celebrate birthday

Catherine Burns, formerly of Friend, will celebrate her 90th birthday this week. She was born Feb. 11, 1933, in Friend. To celebrate, there will be an open house Sunday, March 5, from 2 – …

Donna Slepicka to celebrate 85th birthday

Donna Slepicka of Friend will celebrate her 85th birthday next week. She was born Feb. 10, 1938. Her family members include her children, Roger and Mary Slepicka of Yutan, Randy and Wendy …

Weddings

Engagements

Koll, McMahon to wed

Kelsey Koll of Swanton and Drew McMahon of Gretna are engaged to be married July 30 in Gretna. The bride’s parents are Kenneth and Doris Koll of Swanton and her grandmother is Edna Koll of …

Anniversaries

Jerry and Beth Van Horn to celebrate 60th anniversary

Jerry and Beth Van Horn of Crete are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this week. They were married Feb. 23, 1963, in Lincoln. Their family members include daughter, Theresa Van Horn, …

Kevin and Sheryl Homolka to celebrate annivesary

Kevin and Sheryl Homolka, of Western, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Feb. 8, 1973, in Belleville, Kansas. Their family members include their daughter, Wendee …

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