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Nov. 21, 1990
HARTINGTON — The Persian Gulf Crisis is having an impact on local families. One family affected by the Mideast military situation said good-bye to their husband and father this week when Gary Heimes was called to active duty as a member of the U.S. National Guard.
Heimes bids farewell to his wife, Joyce, and three sons, Kirk, 21, employed by Dawson County Public Power District and a member of the National Guard; Cary, 19, who is attending business college at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, and Greg, 13, an eighth grader at Holy Trinity School.
Heimes will take a leave of absence from his position as district manager of the Nebraska Public Power office in Hartington.
Nov. 21, 1990
HARTINGTON — Duane Hoesing of Hartington recently received a national award which is the highest award high school FFA advisors can earn. Hoesing received the Honorary American FFA Degree award at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City. Nine students from the Hartington FFA Chapter and student teacher David Dam accompanied Hoesing.
Nov. 21, 1990
HARTINGTON — The Cedar County News has names and addresses of several servicemen with local ties who are now serving in Saudi Arabia. Since some servicemen receive little correspondence, the following addresses have been established for anyone who wishes to write.
According to officials at the Hartington Post Office, there are some restrictions on parcels being sent to Saudi Arabia. Among prohibited items for those zip codes are religious articles, alcoholic beverages and pork. Most food, candy and clothing is acceptable. A customs form must be completed for packages. Newspapers and magazines also may be mailed to servicemen.
Nov. 21, 1990
HARTINGTON — According to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission office in Norfolk, 18 percent fewer deer permits were filled during this year’s hunting season than last season.
