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Dr. Sean Flor and Dr. Chelsey Hansel have been added to the family medical staff of MCHI.

Dr. Sean Flor and Dr. Chelsey Hansel have been added to the family medical staff of MCHI.

MCHI announces two new family medicine providers

Memorial Community Health, Inc. (MCHI) in Aurora is pleased to announce the addition of two family medicine providers to its team of professionals.Chelsey Hansel, PA-C will join the team on Dec. 1, 2023 and Sean Flor, MD will be joining on Jan. 15, 2024.
From left, Chad and Dani Klute along with Dani’s mother, Glenna Markham, proudly hold the finished quilt originally started by Chad’s great grandmother, Judie.

From left, Chad and Dani Klute along with Dani’s mother, Glenna Markham, proudly hold the finished quilt originally started by Chad’s great grandmother, Judie.

A family quilt 75 years in making

It can be a surprise what family treasures lie within everyday miscellaneous items. Dani and Chad Klute of Hampton received such miscellaneous treasures when they had inherited a two story farmhouse that once belonged to Chad’s mother before he passed away.
MCHI and the hospital association urge caution on Medicare Advantage

MCHI and the hospital association urge caution on Medicare Advantage

MCHI, hospital association urge caution on Medicare Advantage

With three weeks remaining in the window for senior citizens to select and change the type of medical coverage they want for 2024, Memorial Community Health is urging residents to do their homework, whether they seek traditional Medicare or coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan.
The Village of Phillips awaits a decision from Giltner that could help solve its water issues.

The Village of Phillips awaits a decision from Giltner that could help solve its water issues.

Phillips awaits Giltner’s water study decision

The Village of Phillips could be on its way to a cost-effective solution its municipal water issues depending on the outcome of a meeting taking place in Giltner this week.
Four Hamilton County veterans await their award of Quilts of Valor at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program on Friday.

Four Hamilton County veterans await their award of Quilts of Valor at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program on Friday.

Four local veterans presented Quilts of Valor on Friday

Four Quilt of Valor presentations were made on Friday at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program held at the Middle School Gym. Jeanette Friesen was on hand to oversee the presentations and introduce the recipients and students who read their military histories.
Students at High Plains Community Schools stand at attention as members of the American Legion post the colors.

Students at High Plains Community Schools stand at attention as members of the American Legion post the colors.

HPC honors veterans during school program on Friday

The entire High Plains Community Schools district gathered together for a special Veterans Day program Friday in Polk, tipping its cap to those who have, are currently and will someday serve.
Former Hampton teacher Marlin Seeman leads those attending the Hampton Veterans Day Program through a ceremony for the proper disposal of a faded American Flag. Looking on is Aurora native Austin Allen.

Former Hampton teacher Marlin Seeman leads those attending the Hampton Veterans Day Program through a ceremony for the proper disposal of a faded American Flag. Looking on is Aurora native Austin Allen.

Hampton honors its veterans, learns lessons on respecting the U.S. flag

Those in attendance at Hampton Schools’ Veterans Day program on Friday afternoon not only honored local veterans but they learned a bit about honoring the American Flag, thanks to a presentation by keynote speaker Marlin Seeman.
U.S. Army veterans salute as the  Army Song is played by the Aurora High School Band at Friday’s Veterans Day program at the high school.

U.S. Army veterans salute as the Army Song is played by the Aurora High School Band at Friday’s Veterans Day program at the high school.

Aurora salutes its veterans

The Stars and Stripes were on full display along with patriotism and gratitude to America’s veterans Friday morning at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program held in the Middle School Gym.
Matt Greathouse, a full-time flight instructor for CH-47 helicopter pilots with the Nebraska National Guard was the speaker for the Giltner School Veterans Day program on Nov. 7.

Matt Greathouse, a full-time flight instructor for CH-47 helicopter pilots with the Nebraska National Guard was the speaker for the Giltner School Veterans Day program on Nov. 7.

Giltner honors veterans with heartfelt salute

Students and faculty of Giltner Public Schools gathered Nov. 7 to honor the dedication and service of vocal veterans for the schools’ 2023 program.
Concluding Giltner’s Veterans Day, the veterans and their spouses stood at attention for the playing of taps.

Concluding Giltner’s Veterans Day, the veterans and their spouses stood at attention for the playing of taps.

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Hamilton County honored its veterans with programs held at Aurora, High Plains, Hampton and Giltner Schools.