On April 19th the Gothenburg Times was invited to help celebrate the accomplishments of Dick Larson at the Gothenburg Church of Christ’s Lions Club meeting. Larson has been a member of the Gothenburg community for over 50 years. He has dedicated his time and effort to help not only the younger people of the community but the older generations too.
Gothenburg High School celebrates Prom with a 50’s themed dance, banquet, and punch parties. Juniors and Seniors experienced a 50’s themed meal and car parade to go along with their prom theme. You can see the full photo spread on page 14.
In response to constituent input and a request made at their April 1 meeting, Dawson County Commissioners approved a resolution supporting gun rights and the Second Amendment at their meeting Thursday. They join nearly 30 other Nebraska counties, including neighboring Lincoln and Buffalo Counties, who have passed similar resolutions.
Q: I guess it’s time to admit that my use of alcohol is starting to impact my family -- and even my work. I doubt that I’ll be able to stop drinking without professional assistance. Can you help point me in the right direction?
“They used to torment me with a toy elephant,” shared Julie Childers, terrified of the memory as she sat on her couch making eye contact with me. In relating her childhood drama, Childers said she liked to relax with family, but sometimes they made that impossible. “My siblings always knew that elephant toy bothered me, so they always put it in my bed.”
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2020 RECIPIENTS: Recipients of the 2020 Years of Service Awards were Trevor Anderson, John Hecox, Dale Franzen, Troy Franzen, Larry Franzen, Rob Ostergard, Al Ballmer, and Travis Miller.
Teens 14 or 15 years of age who work on farms, or others who are interested in learning about safe farming practices, are encouraged to register for this summer’s tractor safety training course, sponsored by the University of Nebraska Extension and the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health.
Matt and Lynn Hodson of Curtis were Saturday evening callers of Gary and Dianne Klein. They had Prime Rib supper at the Winery.
On Tuesday, April 6, the Gothenburg City Council held a meeting to discuss several ongoing projects in the community. Present were Mayor Joyce Hudson, City Administrator Gary Greer, City Clerk Misty Bussinger, and members of the City Council, Jeff Kennedy, Verlin Jansen, and Jay Richeson.