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Ping-pong enthusiasts have an opportunity to showcase their skills this weekend. A tournament is planned Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Orchard United Methodist Church, at 5 p.m. A beginners’ and advanced bracket will be available. Prizes will be awarded to the top three places in each division....
Orchard United Methodist Church will host its annual New Year's Eve party, Dec. 31. The family-friendly event will begin at 6:30 and conclude at 10 p.m. Food, games and fun for all ages are on tap. A movie, "Spies in Disguise," will begin at 8 p.m. Make plans to join in the celebration....
Funeral services for Jan Dewalt Curtis, 79, of Creighton, were Saturday, October 31, at the Royal gymnasium in Royal. Bob Moore officiated, with burial in Royal Cemetery in Royal. Jan died Monday, Oct. 26, at Avera Creighton Hospital. ~~~ Jan Dewalt Curtis was born to Fremont and Mayola Curtis, on the family farm southeast of Royal, Jan. 23, 1941. He died Monday, Oct. 26, at the Avera Creighton Hospital at the age of 79 years, 10 months, 3 days. Jan attended District 113 in Royal, from first grade until he graduated in 1958, the third of five...
Two local groups will host trunk or treat events. Stop by the Orchard Public Library, Thursday, Oct. 29, between 6 and 8 p.m., for trick or treating in front of the library. On Saturday, Ewing United Methodist Presbyterian Church will welcome youngsters, between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Social distancing will be observed....
Funeral services for Jan Dewalt Curtis, 79, of Creighton, will be Saturday, October 31, at 10:30 a.m., at the Royal Gymnasium in Royal. Bob Moore will officiate, with burial in Royal Cemetery in Royal. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 8 p.m., at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Creighton. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Jan died Monday, Oct. 26, at Avera Creighton Hospital. ~~~ Jan Dewalt Curtis was born to Fremont and Mayola Curtis, on the family farm southeast of Royal, Jan. 23, 1941. He died Monday, Oct. 26, at the Avera...
A celebration of life for Troy L. Miller, 57, will be held Sept. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the United Methodist Church Hall in Orchard. In honor of Troy, shoes are optional. ~~~ Troy L. Miller was born March 10, 1963, to Diana J. (Classen) McCarty and Jerry L. Miller. He graduated from Buhler High School in Buhler, Kansas, in 1981. He then returned to Orchard to work alongside his dad doing construction work around the Orchard area. In June 1992 he met Kristine (Kris) Tabbert and her daughter Kailee (Tabbert) Schrock. He quickly became an amazing...
Elvis Presley once sang, "Take my hand, take my whole life too, for I can't help falling in love with you." As trends and fads fade, it seems people still gravitate toward finding good careers, a soulmate and creating families of our own. Luckily, young people like me have grown up with people in our community to be some of the best role models for future generations to look up to. Marvin and Maxine Haswell, a couple from Orchard, are well-known for being high school sweethearts. Although the...
We have received the following weather-related announcements: Friday, Jan. 17: No school at Clearwater, Ewing and Orchard Public Schools. The West Holt wrestling invite will not be held. The Sunset Store, in Ewing, will be closed. Summerland basketball games, scheduled for tonight vs Humphrey/LHF will be played Monday, Jan. 20. JV Girls will begin at 3 p.m.; JV Boys, 4 p.m.; Varsity Girls, 5:30 p.m. and Varsity Boys, 7 p.m. Games may start early. Saturday, Jan. 18: The Battle Creek Wrestling...
W.T. Ellis stated, "It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air." The Orchard Historical Society seems to keep the community involved by hosting events for people to partake in. On Sunday, Dec. 15, they hosted a tour of homes, with six participants. Each destination featured a different thing to intrigue visitors with the holiday season. First on the list to visit was the old schoolhouse in Orchard. The Historical Society has put a lot of time and effort into restoring the school...
