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April 23, 1986
HARTINGTON - Mark Nissen of East Catholic Elementary School was the winner of the District Civic Oration Contest held recently in Vermillion, SD. This year’s topic was “Symbols of American Freedom.”
Mark chose the American Flag, expressing how over the past 200 years we have defended and honored this red, white and blue symbol.
There were ten contestants at the district contest. The top three will compete in a regional contest in Branden, SD, in early June. Besides winning the right to compete in the regional, Mark was awarded a trophy and a $50 savings bond.
April 23, 1986
HARTINGTON - 4-H kick-off parties were held in the West Randolph Ballroom in Randolph and the Skylon Ballroom in Hartington. Over 250 regular 4-H club members, special interest members, school enrichment members and individual members attended, along with their families.
Refreshments for the kick-off parties were sponsored by the Hartington Chamber of Commerce and the Randolph Community Club.
Members of the 4-H kick-off committee who helped plan the event were: Mrs. Gary Pinkelman of Hartington, chairperson; Mrs. Arlen Bierbaum of Belden; Mrs. Jim Rasmussen of Randolph and Bill Christensen of Hartington.
April 23, 1986
HARTINGTON - Leslie Rupiper, 8, and Sherrie Steffen, 7, were chosen winner and runner-up, respectively, in the final competition of the West Catholic Elementary Civic Oration Contest held April 17 at Menominee, under the sponsorship of Modern Woodmen of America.
Judging contestants’ talks on the topic “America’s Symbols of Freedom,” were Father Robert Duffy, Sister Lee Agnes and Sister Patricia.
April 23, 1986
HARTINGTON - Sister Elmera Keiser of Hartington has been elected treasurer of the International Reading Association for the 1986-87 year.
Elections were held at the spring meeting of the Northeast Council of the Association on April 10 at the Wayne State College Student Center. The banquet was attended by 109 persons.
April 23, 1986
HARTINGTON - The Board of Trustees of the Hartington Public Library are conducting a survey. The purpose is information to aid in longrange planning.
The Hartington Public Library serves a large segment of Cedar County and the goal of the library is to give the best service possible. Opinions of people throughout the service area are being sought and recommendations of patrons will be a major consideration in the planning process.
A copy of the survey can be found in this issue of the Cedar County News and the board members urge readers to fill it out and bring or mail it to the Library.
The students of Cedar Catholic and Hartington High will be assisting in the survey by distributing copies and picking them up from residents in Hartington.
April 23, 1986
HARTINGTON -As he made his way up the creek embankment, Richard Lewis said he looked over his shoulder and caught a glimpse of his overturned car.
There had been no explosion, but Lewis said the yellow glow of a fire which had started just seconds earlier is one of the few things he remembers following the April 17 accident.
Lewis’ car had been traveling north when it struck the approach railing on the west side of the bridge. The 1970 Cadillac apparently became airborne before it struck the north creek bank and then came to a rest on its top in the creek bed.
Lewis, who was alone in the car, received relatively minor injuries, considering the violent nature of the crash.
Lewis said he apparently fell asleep while driving home from his job at Iowa Beef Processors in Dakota City.
April 23, 1986
HARTINGTON -The Hartington City Council April 15 learned the 911 emergency calling system was successfully tested by the Phone Company and could be installed immediately if arrangements can be made for a permanent location.
Councilman Louis Herbolsheimer said the Hartington Telephone Company informed him a switching card which is the primary component of the system had worked flawlessly when tested recently.
“We’re ready to go,” Phone Company manager Bill Dendinger said April 17 as he demonstrated the equipment.
Mayor Gerry Miller told the Council final details for locating the system, which would accept all types of emergency calls and could be accessed by simply dialing 911, are yet to be worked out with the Sheriff’s Office.
“All that’s left is for us to negotiate a price with Gordon,” Miller said.
He said arrangements should be
