Hoffman joins staff at PHS
Plainview Public Schools has welcomed 10 new teachers for the 2020-2021 academic year including a new first-grade teacher, Crystal Hoffman. To read all bout the new teacher, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
The Plainview Pirates varsity volleyball team play tonight and you can live stream the game by following the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZC5SjXwyEKN-XLf4oGpAA
Sign-up begins Oct. 1 for new irrigated acres
Landowners within the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) boundaries, will have an opportunity to apply for new irrigated acres in some portions of the district this fall. The full story can be found in the agriculture section of the Plainview News, on stands now.
The Class of 2019-2020 Confirmands at Plainview United Methodist Church included (l to r): Pastor Mark Crist, Shayla Jacobsen, daughter of Shane and Ronita Jacobsen; Caden Ickler, son of Brian and Selena Ickler; Rece Frahm, son of Wyatt and Liz Frahm; Weston Hoffman, son of Rory and Paula Hoffman, and Trevin Petersen, son of Suzanne Petersen.
The Class of 2019-2020 Confirmand at the Crawford Valley United Methodist Church was Harrison Thor, son of Dr. James and Tami Thor.
New "mates" join Pirate crew
Plainview Public Schools welcomed 10 new "mates" to the Pirate crew this year in many core class categories with math and English, as well as choir, art, Title, media specialist, as well as two new paraeducators. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to get to know the new teachers.
X-C keeps running
The Plainview Pirate and Lady Pirate cross country teams participated in two meets since last reporting. The runners competed against the Norfolk Catholic Cross Country team and the O'Neill team. To read who ran, including their time, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
New "mates" join Pirate crew
Plainview Public Schools welcomed 10 new "mates" to the Pirate crew this year in many core class categories with math and English, as well as choir, art, Title, media specialist, as well as two new paraeducators. Pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News to get to know the new teachers.
Fall weather patterns predict early freeze, deepening drought
By Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator
Typically this region doesn't see a damaging frost until around October 10. Covering un-harvested crops traps warmth around plants and acts as a physical barrier to freezing temperatures. To read more, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Kaintrel and Cherise Unger of Bennington, are new parents of twins: Zedekai Linx (left) and Laiklyn Elle (right), born September 3, 2020.
Zedekai Linx was born at 1:17 p.m weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. and was 191/2 inches long. Laiklyn Elle was born at 1:19 p.m., weighed 5 lbs., 2 oz. and was 181/2 inches long.
Grandparents are Kent and Denise Friedrich of Norfolk, and Dave and Mary Unger of Norfolk and Sherry Unger and Richard Jurgens of Madison.
Great-grandparents are Dennis and Delores Hoffman and Ila Friedrich, all of Plainview.
The 2020 Junior Pirate football team played its first game at home Sept. 13 against the Creighton Bulldogs. The team includes, front row (l to r): Ethan Kemnitz, Garret Christensen, Jake Zuhlke, Caleb Thayer and Josiah Barron; second row: Jaxson Thompson, Connor Montgomery, Lucas Weber, Jaxon Jelinek, Colt Hoffman, Adryck Stewart, Beau Krause, Dalton Mozak and Aiden Hansen; third row: Collin Montgomery, Blake Foster, Colt Kromarek, Braedon Kment, Zach Frahm, Beau Johnson, Jensen Kumm, Dominic White and Cole Christensen; fourth row: Wyatt Schroth, Jaegar Frahm, Bastion Curtiss, Hunter Meyer, Aiden Hamilton, Max Weber, Cody Hoffman and Kohen Lingenfelter; and Coaches: Patrick Thompson, Ward Frahm, Wyatt Frahm, Abe Meyer and Kevin Lingenfelter. Not Pictured: Carson Davids, Coach Dallas Hansen
Alt new State Farm agent
At the end of June, long-time Plainview State Farm Agent, Bob Arlt, announced his retirement. Prior to his retirement, State Farm approached Annette Alt, who has been a State Farm Agent for 10 and a half years, and her husband, Andy, to expand their territory to serve the Plainview area. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Plainview Manor residents back home after COVID outbreak
The Plainview Whispering Pines Assisted Living has 10 residents living in the facility. On September 8, one of the resident's tested positive for the Coronavirus. Since testing positive, the resident has been moved from their room and is no longer in the facility. The other residents are remaining in isolation and were tested for the virus with the results coming back negative. To read the full story, including an update on the manor residents, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Council approves budget for 2020-2021 fiscal year
City council members approved the city budget and tax request for the 2020-2021 fiscal year during their meeting on September 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the city library. The council also approved two other pieces of business, the first being a wage increase for Interim Police Chief Jerry Newumann for his additional responsibilities, and the hiring of a maintenance worker for the city. The full minutes from the meeting can be found in the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Case Update: COVID-19 in NCDHD Service Area 9.15.2020 3:00 p.m.
Horst, Hammer named 2020 Pirate Homecoming Queen and King
Seniors Lucas Hammer and Hailee Horst were named the Plainview Public Schools Homecoming king and queen during the ceremony held on September 10 at the Pirate football field. To find out who was part of the homecoming court, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
Zuhlke 50th Wedding Anniversary
The family of Eugene and Deb Zuhlke of Brunswick have requested a card shower in honor of the couples 50th wedding anniversary on September 18.
The couple was married on September 18, 1970, and their children include: Carol (Tom) Ulrich and family of Blair; Heath Zuhlke and Sharon of Brunswick; Dustin (Jill) Zuhlke and family of O'Neill and April (Brook) Curtiss and family of Plainview.
Cards will reach them at 85919 526 Ave, Brunswick, NE 68720.
New Arrivals: Woita
Eric and Katie (Goetzinger) Woita of Plainview are parents to a new son, Holt James, born on July 24, 2020 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk.
He was born at 3:48 p.m., weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz. and was welcomed home by Kerrigan, 1.
Grandparents are Chad and LaNette Goetzinger of Plainview and Jan, and the late Gary Woita of Atkinson.
Great-grandparents are Dee Goetzinger and Larry and Mary Petersen of Plainview and Dorothy Barlean of David City.
Nelson retires from Air Force after 20 years of service
Jarrod Nelson graduated from Plainview Public Schools in May of 2000. During spring semester of his senior year, Nelson enlisted in the Military in February and left for basic training in August. In Nelson's 20 years of service, he is about to face his biggest challenge, retirement. To read the full story on Nelson's time serving the country, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
1982 X-c record broken
The Plainview Pirate Cross Country team took to the field for their first events of the season last week with great success. One of the major highlights for the runners was the breaking of a school record that has stood since 1982, which was broken by Jordan Mosel at the Niobrara-Verdigre meet, with his run of 17:59 in the 5k race. To read all about the team's meets, including who held the previous record, pick up the latest edition of the Plainview News.
60th Anniversary
The family of Dennis and Delores Hoffman have requested a card shower in honor of the couple's 60th wedding anniversary, which is Sept. 17th, 2020.
Cards will reach them at PO Box 713, Plainview, NE 68769.
