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With pace vehicles before and behind him, “Rusty” Rust unicycled north of Enders early Sunday as he started another leg of his Veterans Gratitude Ride. (Johnson Publications photo)

“Rusty” Rust hopes the six miles he rides each day on a unicycle will help people take notice and donate to his fund-raising effort for four veterans organizations. (Johnson Publications photo)

Cross-state trek, part on unicycle, an effort for veterans

A central Nebraska man is grateful for what the U.S. military has done for the country, and is putting his feet to the pavement, and pedals, to show it.

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Historical Society annual dinner/meeting will include garden dedication

The Chase County Historical Society will be holding its annual dinner, program and meeting this Saturday at the Champion Community Center.

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Mosquitoes in county traps test positive for West Nile

Mosquitoes in Chase County have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), according to Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department officials.

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Ron Cooley, left, and Johnny Adams of Adams & Cooley “Rat Pack Jazz” will be performing at this year’s annual Donor Appreciation Event sponsored by the Chase County Hospital Foundation. (Courtesy photo)

Hospital donor appreciation event coming up

The annual Hospital Foundation Donor Appreciation Event has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall.

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Broken Arrow Cellars and Craft Brewery took the Grand Champion honors in the Chase County Fair Parade, and also won the business division. (Johnson Publications photo)

Jack and Ina Wilson were near the start of the parade, leading the event as Grand Marshals. (Johnson Publications photo)

Winning the open class was the Cattleman’s Ball entry. The big event in June 2019 will be held in Chase County. (Johnson Publications photo)

Imperial firefighter Todd Courter provides some relief to the crowd who gathered near the courthouse for the parade. (Johnson Publications photo)

Weston Sauder seems comfortable at the helm of this Regier Equipment tractor which took part in the parade. His mom, Melissa, is there to help if needed. (Johnson Publications photo)