American Legion Auxiliary Unit 263 recently sponsored their annual Americanism Essay Contest, with 30 Logan County entries. Each of the top three winners in Logan County received a certificate and a cash prize from Auxiliary Unit 263. Marlene Schrader is the Americanism chairman. Two of the top three were students of Zion Lutheran School in Lincoln.  Kathryn Nobbe was the first-place winner, with Katie Lynn coming in second. ZLS students Emma Cooper, Emily Messner, Elijah Burton and Ashlan Broom all received honorable mention.

Pictured above from the left: Kathryn Nobbe; Katie Lynn; Emma Cooper; Marlene Schrader, American Legion Auxiliary coordinator; Emily Messner; Elijah Burton; and Ashlan Broom.

Photo provided by Zion Lutheran School      (Click on image for larger version.) 

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Pictured above are some of the men from the San Jose United Methodist Church who have the awesome responsibility of cooking the fish for the church's annual fish fry. This year the fry is scheduled to take place on March 21. Read more about this in the Close Up section below.

Photo taken by Gay Elks at the 2013 event    (Click on image for larger version.)

Birth:

• Jase Brenton Eeten 

Military Retirement:

• Senior Chief Petty Officer Jared Coers 
  

 

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Although it has been a full month since we began watching our snow pile, we can't say that there has been much progress made in its demise. However, on Thursday we noted that our little "snowball" has nearly disappeared. In addition, looking at the area at the base of the pile, there are actually wet spots on the asphalt: an indication that some melting is taking place. Early next week, temperatures are going to soar to near 60 degrees, and we anticipate there will be some significant change then. But look out, because the long-range forecast says we'll be back in the cold zone by midweek, with another opportunity for snow. UGH!

Photos by LDN staff  (Click to enlarge images.)

A couple of weeks ago when the Lincoln Railers played Lanphier, LDN sports writer Jeff Benjamin commented that Roy S. Anderson Gymnasium was filled to the rafters. Here is living proof that was no exaggeration. Tonight the Railers go up against Decatur MacArthur for the regional title. The Railer Nation plans to be there in full force and we hope you will too. 

Photo by Sam Tiffany    (Click on picture for larger image.)