Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage

Man, the struggle is real… On Sept. 11, 2001, I was in first grade, only 6 years old. I don’t remember that day or what I was doing when the planes hit the towers, but I remember that evening when my dad got home from work. My parents were in the kitchen, my mom was …

This will be the BIG test

Man, the struggle is real… This upcoming weekend is a big day in my and Ty’s relationship (aka the fiancé). Saturday will be the first time the Colorado Buffaloes play the Nebraska Huskers in football since the two of us started dating. This is going to be a struggle. Saturday, the two of us, my …

All Jesus’ lessons work together to preach His message

(First published in the West Nebraska Register, Oct. 25, 2019) I'm back! With a new name, but it's still me, back finally, from a few months hiatus. This summer, i was grateful that Colleen and Mary allowed me to take a break from writing, as I was a little busy planning and getting married. I'm …

The Gospel of John

(First published in the West Nebraska Register, Feb. 8, 2019) A few weeks ago I spent time eating meals with a variety of friends who were around for the holiday season. It was a great time catching up with these people who are so dear to my heart, but during one of the meals, my …

Grateful for good role models

(First published in the West Nebraska Register, Oct. 12, 2018) In a recent column, I talked about the exciting journey my boyfriend had been on to the Catholic Church. He has now been fully living the Catholic faith and has been pushing me to be a better Catholic. It's been an incredible journey for him to …

Thank you Clay County

Man, the struggle is real… For the last 14 and a half months, I have been a full-time employee of the Clay County News, but now I am changing directions. By the time you are reading this, I will have started a new position in Grand Island. I am still going to be involved with …

Is your news fair, balanced, accurate?

Man, the struggle is real… When I graduated from college, I technically did not graduate with a journalism degree; it was a communication arts degree with the emphasis in journalism. The communications department at Chadron State covers various routes, including journalism, public relations and interpersonal communications and as majors, we learned about all different levels …

Wagner finishes 10th

(First published in the Clay County News, Oct. 10, 2018) Three Cardinal runners competed at the McCool Junction Cross Country Invite, Thursday, Oct. 4. Freshman MacKenzie Wagner was the first finisher for the Lady Cards in 10th place overall in 23 minutes, 11.3 seconds. Junior Bella Roberts and sophomore Katrina Villalbaso also ran at the meet finishing …

Fillies fall to 5-14 on the season

(First published in the Clay County News, Oct. 10, 2018) The Fillies fell to Thayer Central, David City and Fairbury last week. Fillies at Thayer Central The Fillies fell to Thayer Central on the road, Tuesday, Oct. 2, in three sets of 25-20, 25-12 and 25-9. Junior Lydia Rogers and freshman Reagan Vavricek led the …

Guinyard boys to play in All- American Baseball Game, Jan. 2019

(First published in the Clay County News, Oct. 10, 2018) Keeh, Beau and Ayreal Guinyard were selected to compete in the All-American Baseball Game in Orlando in January 2019. The boys were nominated for the 10 and under team by Misty and Brian Pair and the Harvard Youth Baseball Coach Kevin Bicknase and Bruce Smith. …

Cougars fall in 2 matches

(First published in the Clay County News, Oct. 10, 2018) The Cougars dropped two games last week, one on the road at Deshler and one at home against Fillmore Central in the Pink Out Night. SC falls in 5 The Sandy Creek Cougars came out strong but fell to the Deshler Dragons Tuesday, Oct. 2. …

Lady Cards even record to 8-8

(First published in the Clay County News, Oct. 10, 2018) The Harvard Lady Cards fell in the final home game of the season in five sets after winning the first two against Loomis. The team rebounded later in the week to beat Nebraska Lutheran in three sets. Fall in final home game with Loomis The Harvard …