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Tomasevicz Wins Gold!!! - Mar 3, 2010 - 12:33 PM

Shortly after Team USA 1 claimed their gold medal in the 4-man bobsled event at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Shelby fans attending (right side) took the podium as local Curt Tomasevicz stood in front, adorned by the flag of the United States of America. Photos from Vancouver courtesy of Jeff and Julie Kuhnel.

Shelby takes pride in hometown athlete

Shelby fans filled local businesses as they cheered Curt and Team Holcomb on to victory. Over 150 people packed inside A & B and around 100 filled the Shelby Hotel and watched the race.

It wasn't just the win that made the Shelby fans proud.
It was all about the athlete.
Curtis Tomasevicz.
Shelby supporters, nearly all 690 of them, gathered in the streets of town last Saturday evening to show their support and watch their hometown favorite, Curtis Tomasevicz win the gold in the 4-man bobsled race at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. . . .

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Stromsburg Swimming Pool to be Closed for 2010 - Mar 3, 2010 - 12:32 PM
The Stromsburg City Council in cooperation with the City Park Board held an informational meeting at the Cross County High School on Monday evening to discuss the most current situation with the city swimming pool in Buckley Park. The decision has been made not to open the pool this year. There have been significant obstacles to overcome the last few years to get the pool functioning in a way that meets the criteria set down by state and federal statutes. The repair issues have come to a point where it is no longer feasible to fix the problems that would allow the pool to pass government inspection. . . .

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Rising City School Merger Decision Deadlocked - Feb 23, 2010 - 3:39 PM
Last year, the Rising City school board began entertaining proposals to merge with either David City or Shelby. Recently, the district asked Shelby and David City school boards to send updated proposals again.
The board decided to turn to residents after its members tied twice on merger proposals last week. First a merger with Shelby was proposed, then David City. Both measures tied 3-3. . . .

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BryanLGH Honors 2010 Trauma Survivors - Feb 23, 2010 - 3:32 PM

Trauma survivors, Elisabeth Lemp and Derek Ruth (center) are surrounded by family members, (l to r) Sue Wilgocki, Nancy Roepke and Chuck Wilgocki, Elisabeth's children and Jen and Royce Ruth, Derek's parents at the 2010 Tribute to Trauma Champions Banquet.

Last Thursday evening the BryanLGH Trauma Center honored Elisabeth Lemp and Derek Ruth as trauma  survivors along with the professionals involved in saving their lives at a banquet at the Nebraska Champions Club in Lincoln. Elisabeth and Derek were honored for being survivors of extremely difficult trauma events. The emergency personnel, along with physicians, nurses, physical therapists and all other aspects of health professionals and support staff who had a part in the care and recovery of Elisabeth and Derek were honored as  BryanLGH’s 2010 Trauma Champions. . . .

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50-Year Married Couples Enjoy Sweetheart Banquet - Feb 23, 2010 - 3:30 PM

Jack and Judy Anderson were the newest couple welcomed into the group as they celebrated their 50th anniversary last year.

Clayton and Margaret Taylor were recognized as the longest married couple, as they celebrated their 68th anniversary on February 14.

Twenty three couples  who have reached 50 or more years of marriage enjoyed the 18th annual community Sweetheart Banquet held on Monday, February 15, 2010.  The evening was spent in the beautifully decorated dining room of the Covenant Church.
Pastor John Dale welcomed the group and gave the invocation.    A delectable dinner was prepared by the Covenant ladies. . . .