Giltner

It took just over a day for friends and neighbors of Richard LaBrie to cut through the final 80 acres of this year’s harvest, helping finish a job that had become troublesome due to complications with his cancer treatment.

It took just over a day for friends and neighbors of Richard LaBrie to cut through the final 80 acres of this year’s harvest, helping finish a job that had become troublesome due to complications with his cancer treatment.

Neighbors return favor to Giltner farmer

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Richard LaBrie has been on the giving end of a harvest bee, helping friends and neighbors bring in their crops when they could not. He just never expected to be the recipient of the kind of goodwill Nebraska farmers offer to one of their own when times are tough.
Dorinda Fastnacht shares a moment with her daughter, Alyssa after Giltner’s moms won the first-ever DAM Game (mothers vs daughters).

Dorinda Fastnacht shares a moment with her daughter, Alyssa after Giltner’s moms won the first-ever DAM Game (mothers vs daughters).

Mothers always win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The DAM game was something else.  Giltner’s volleyball team took the floor for one final time in 2021, but the opponent on the other side of the net was quite the authoritative figure.  The players call them Mom.
Local veteran Jerry Hinrichs is presented a small American flag by Giltner’s preschool class before the annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 10.

Local veteran Jerry Hinrichs is presented a small American flag by Giltner’s preschool class before the annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 10.

Giltner celebrates local veterans on Marine’s birthday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Nov. 10 was a special day in Giltner for a variety of reasons.  The school held its fourth annual Veterans Day program with a myriad of vets and students alike gathered to honor those who served.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Recall election will proceed in Giltner

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Hamilton County Clerk Jill DeMers reported this week that enough signatures have been verified in a recall initiative targeting Giltner School Board President Chris Waddle to advance the process to an election.
HPC’s Alexis Kalkwarf (right) and Giltner’s Reagen Thompson battle at the net during the Storm’s three-set win over the Hornets Monday.

HPC’s Alexis Kalkwarf (right) and Giltner’s Reagen Thompson battle at the net during the Storm’s three-set win over the Hornets Monday.

High Plains ends Giltner’s season at D2-3 subdistricts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
HPC’s march toward a potential first-ever trip to the state volleyball tournament started off nearly perfect Monday night.  The Lady Storm made quick work of Giltner, defeating the Hornets in three sets 25-19, 25-9 and 25-20 at home to start the D2-3 subdistrict tournament.
Jerry and Mary Ann Hinrichs have some guests in their yard that have been catching the eye of those passing through Giltner for a while now.

Jerry and Mary Ann Hinrichs have some guests in their yard that have been catching the eye of those passing through Giltner for a while now.

Waving to the pumpkin people

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Jerry and Mary Ann Hinrichs have some guests in their yard that have been catching the eye of those passing through Giltner for a while now.  These pumpkin people have been greeting traffic for years now with a friendly wave and a reminder of the fall season.
Students Jax Wiesen, Hailey Eastman and Logan McKay helped serve the meals. Ryan Nickerson with CPI was on-scene during the meal as well as FBLA sponsor Jackie Hinrichs.

Students Jax Wiesen, Hailey Eastman and Logan McKay helped serve the meals. Ryan Nickerson with CPI was on-scene during the meal as well as FBLA sponsor Jackie Hinrichs.

Giltner FBLA helps feed the farmers

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
As harvest rolls along, members of the Giltner FBLA team have rallied for the third year to show their support to area farmers. On Oct. 12, members served meals from the Giltner CPI building to share their thanks.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Giltner school to pay any staff quarantined with COVID-19 virus

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Giltner School Board voted unanimously Monday to create a policy whereby all employees will receive full pay if they are required to quarantine by school directive because they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to the virus and are showing symptoms. Supt.