The military honor guard presents their guns during the Memorial Day service at Veterans Pavilion in Lexington.
The military honor guard presents their guns during the Memorial Day service at Veterans Pavilion in Lexington.
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Lexington baseball teams place American flags at cemeteries to honor veterans for Memorial Day
Members of the Lexington juniors and 14U baseball teams take a group photo after assisting the VFW with placing American flags on headstones to honor veterans for Memorial Day Friday in Lexington.
Athletes with the Lexington 14U and juniors baseball team gather for a photo after placing flags on a veterans headstones at a cemetery Friday in Lexington. Pictured (left to right): Ezra Solis, Ryker Wolfe, Jeremiah Gaines, Isiah Torres. Back row: Deandre Ihde and Cooper Burton.
Lexington 14U baseball coach Austin Vanderkooi, center, helps the baseball players find the correct headstones to place American flags at Friday morning.
Lexington's Oliver Fellers, left, Landon Soncksen and Toran Kjar carry flags through a cemetery to assist the VFW with placings flags on headstones to honor veterans for Memorial Day Friday in Lexington.
Lexington's 14U and junior baseball teams showed up Friday, May 22 to place American flags on all three Lexington cemeteries.
The ladies of the VFW reached out to the teams and coaches to ask for their help in honoring the fallen soldiers at each cemetery.
"These boys showed up, worked hard, took pride in their community, and honored the meaning behind every flag they place," Carlie Fellers said. "Small acts like this build strong communities and even stronger young men."
The group started out placing flags at Greenwood Cemetery before their next stop at St. Ann's Cemetery. They finished the morning at Evergreen Cemetery.
There were approximately 300 flags that were placed between American flags and VFW flags.
The VFW flags were placed for all past members.
Lexington High School National Honor Society members present the flags at the Monday morning Memorial Day service at Veterans Pavilion in Lexington.
Lexington High School National Honor Society members present the flags at the Monday morning Memorial Day service at Veterans Pavilion in Lexington.
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Henri Museum announces Artist in Residence for June
"Town Watchman" by artist Karrie Steely.
The Robert Henri Museum and Art Gallery announced that Karrie Steely, from Hendley, will be its Artist in Residence from June 10-24.
Her work will be on display at the museum with many available for purchase.
Steely is a freelance artist and writer who works in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture, multimedia with found materials, and murals.
She is also an instructor of individuals, classes, and workshops at art centers and privately in studio.
Steely is a community leader and visionary on collaborative projects with artists and creatives.
Finally, she is a writer and wordsmith at large; writing homesteading articles, freelance newspaper articles, blogging, editing and manages social media sites, channels and groups.
Steely will be offering two art classes in the museum’s gallery on Saturday, June 13 from 1-3:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 20 from 1-3:30 p.m.
There will be a $40 fee for the class which will include all the supplies necessary for the lessons. Students will be able to take their artwork with them after the class concludes.
For those who are interested in taking the class they must be 18 years old. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the museum at 308-784-4343. There will be a class limit of eight participants.
Artist statement
At the core of my artistic practice are three guiding principles: connection, creativity and community.
Connection: "Art is the great connector — between people, between ideas, between the self and the world. I use my creative practice to deepen my relationship with the world, inviting others to see the beauty and complexity within it. I grow connections, bridging divides and nurturing empathy and understanding."
Creativity: "Creativity is not just a skill to be cultivated, but a fundamental aspect of what it means to be human. I am committed to nurturing creativity in myself and others. I approach each project with curiosity and experimentation, embracing the unknown and celebrating the ways we can learn together."
Community: "I believe in the power of collaboration and collective action to make positive change in the world. Whether through community art projects, workshops, or creative mentoring, I am dedicated to creating spaces where everyone's voice is valued and celebrated."
HOW TO APPLY
Artists can apply for entry into the program by going to the museum’s web page, printing off the application and submitting it by email. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2027 program.
The museum and gallery complex is located at 207 E. Ninth St., in Cozad, and is open from May 1 to Nov. 1, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Good Samaritan infant memorial service on June 7
KEARNEY — CHI Health Good Samaritan has scheduled a service commemorating the lives of babies stillborn, miscarried or who have died in infancy. The hospital’s annual Infant Memorial Service will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 7 at the City of Kearney Cemetery, on the east side of the grounds.
The service is open to parents, relatives and friends experiencing loss, whether recent or in the past. All are welcome to attend, regardless of where their medical care was provided.
Good Samaritan Pastoral Care and Maternity Center staff, alongside local clergy, will conduct the special interfaith remembrance.
In the case of inclement weather, the service will take place at Christ the King Chapel at Good Samaritan, 10 E. 31st St.
For more information, contact the Good Samaritan Maternity Center at 308-865-7137
