Thursday, Nov. 14

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Honoring those who serve

The Faithful Piecemakers and friends presented 12 Quilts of Valor to veterans of the armed forces Nov. 10 in a ceremony at the Nebraska National Guard Museum in Seward. Those receiving quilts included Alan Minchow, Duane Pavel, Phil Wurst, Lee Cain, Merle Luebbe, Eli Valenzuela, Mark May, Tom Wood, Jason Jarzynka, Art Greve, Jimmie Peterson and George Scheel. The Quilts of Valor Foundation mission is to “cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.”

Village cuts ribbon for new memorial, improved street

The village of Utica hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new veterans memorial Nov. 11. The village also replaced the street, curbs and sidewalk on First Street and added landscaping to beautify the area.

Today:

Caregivers retreat planned in Milford: Seward County Aging Services will host a caregivers retreat Thursday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pizza Kitchen in Milford. Speakers, activities, lunch and a massage therapist are planned. Registration is open to anyone who provides care and support for loved ones and is due by Tuesday, Nov. 12. Registration is $10 payable Nov. 14. Register ahead of time by calling (402) 761-3593 or email sshaw@lincoln.ne.gov.

Tomorrow:

Dunklau building to be dedicated: Concordia University will dedicate the Dunklau Center for Science, Math and Business with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m., followed by an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Both events are open to the public. The dedication will be held in Weller Chapel.\

Deaths:

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Steven B. Ottmann

Donald "Red" E. Schernikau

Eleanor F. Brigham

Timothy A. Otte