Join the Niobrara National Scenic River, the Friends of the Niobrara, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, for a fishing clinic at Keller Park State Recreation Area. The third clinic this summer will be on July 15 at Keller Park SRA, near Long Pine, NE. The clinic will start at 9:00 a.m. central time and run until 12:00 p.m. Registration for children under 12 is required as they will receive a free fishing pole thanks to Friends of the Niobrara River and the National Park Foundation. Please contact the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center either by phone 402-3761901 or email niobrara_nsr@nps. gov to ask questions and register.

The team of Kathy Worrell, Stephanie Kinzie and Julie Micheel remain in first place with a team score of 57 points in week six of the Women’s League Golf on June 28th. The team of Ann Hoch, Jen Martin and Wendy Wilkins are in second place with 46.5 team points.

Doug Weiss fired a 2-under par round of 34 to take the top spot Thursday during men’s league golf at the Ainsworth Golf Course. Weiss finished one shot clear of Nick Martin, who carded a 1-under par round of 35. Kevin Martin posted an even-par 36, followed by Robert Magill with a 37, John Pierce and Brett Knoetzel with rounds of 38, and Jim Hoch, Kyle Jackman and Graig Kinzie with rounds of 39.

Our American Flag As we gather to celebrate the birth of our great nation on this Fourth of July, it is an opportunity to reflect upon the values and ideals that have made America the greatest country that has ever existed. For centuries, our American flag has inspired and rallied Americans through times of triumph and tragedy.

Independence Day. The Fourth of July.

By Kathy S. Worrell FYA (For Your Amazement) Since everyone had the chance to reminisce during the recent alumni, I wonder how many talked about how the world has changed since they were in high school.