LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Patrol says troopers arrested a 31-year-old man who jumped the fence surrounding the Governor's Mansion in Lincoln and sat down in the mansion's back yard. 

The Lincoln Journal Star reports the incident happened Wednesday afternoon, when Gov. Pete Ricketts was not in the mansion. 

The patrol says State Capitol security spotted the man as he scaled the fence and entered the back yard. 

He was quickly arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, trespassing and criminal impersonation, because police say he gave officers a fake name.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Patrol says troopers arrested a 31-year-old man who jumped the fence surrounding the Governor's Mansion in Lincoln and sat down in the mansion's back yard. The Lincoln Journal Star reports the incident happened Wednesday afternoon, when Gov. Pete Ricketts was not in the mansion. The patrol says State Capitol security spotted the man as he scaled the fence and entered the back yard. He was quickly arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, trespassing and criminal impersonation, because police say he gave officers a fake name.

Patrol: Man arrested for jumping fence at Governor's Mansion

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YARD SALE...SAT ONLY ...9 AM - 2 PM....912 EMERSON....OUT FRONT AND IN THE BACK GARAGE...LOTS OF MISC ITEMS...LOTS OF SCHOOL CLOTHES.....DECORATIVE ITEMS....ROCKER....MISC FURNITURE .....HOUSEHOLD ITEMS....LAMPS....TOYS...GAMES...BOOKS...PUZZLES

CAR WASH...BOY SCOUTS...SAT...9-2...AT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PARKING LOT....PROCEEDS TO SCOUT TROOP #216

THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021HB...SARAH--16TH...FROM GRANDMAFS...PRARIE HAY BALES...SMALL SQUARES...APPROX 50 LBS...HAVE APPROX 60 OF THEM...$5 EACH...NEAR BEREA....760-1955FS...CORDLESS DRILL WITH BATTS AND CHARGER...SEE AT 1012 PLATTE.....FS...2-FLAT SCREEN TV'S...13"- 20"...BOTH WORK...1 WITH REMOTE....SEE AT 1012 PLATTE.....LF...ODD JOBS OF ANY KIND...GUTTER CLEANING...CLEAN UP...760-5608YARD SALE...SAT ONLY ...9 AM - 2 PM....912 EMERSON....OUT FRONT AND IN THE BACK GARAGE...LOTS OF MISC ITEMS...LOTS OF SCHOOL CLOTHES.....DECORATIVE ITEMS....ROCKER....MISC FURNITURE .....HOUSEHOLD ITEMS....LAMPS....TOYS...GAMES...BOOKS...PUZZLESCAR WASH...BOY SCOUTS...SAT...9-2...AT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PARKING LOT....PROCEEDS TO SCOUT TROOP #216

OPEN MIC THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021

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The Box Butte County Fair will be held July 29 through Aug. 8 in Hemingford.&nbsp;

This years theme is "Tails, Trails and Tales of the Box Butte County Fair."

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Box Butte County fair schedule of events 

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LF...THE PERSON WHO CALLED ABOUT THEIR MOBILE HOME....PLEASE CALL BACK AT...... 308-629-8411

FS...MISC PAINT AND ROOF COATING....DECK PAINT...FLOORING GLUE AND OTHER THINGS...MISC COLORS...ETC...487-3712....SEE AT FROHMS BY THE FAIRGROUNDS IN HEMINGFORD

FS...26" MOUNTAIN BIKE...WITH NEW TIRES...GOOD CONDITION...$40....FS...4-TOYOTA TIRES ON RIMS...226-70-R16..$175....FS...SET OF 40 LB METAL DUMBELLS...$20...760-0076

CHADRON FRIENDS OF PETS....HAVE LOTS OF NICE, NAME BRAND CLOTHES...MENS AND  LADIES...ALL SIZES....LF...SOMEONE TO DO SOME HANDYMAN WORK....ALL PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF PETS....CALL 308-432-3883 FOR INFO

FS...LARGE TOOL BOX ON WHEELS WITH LOTS OF TOOLS...$150....FS..2 WHEEL ELECTRIC GRINDER...$10.....FS...2-2 WHEEL DOLLYS....GA...PICNIC TABLE......760-3544 AFTER 2 PM

FS...2008 CHEVY HIGHLANDER VAN...RUNS GOOD....GA...PET RAT....760-7580

WEDNESDAY JULY 28, 2021HA...42ND.... TO RANDY AND LAURALF...4 DRAWER FILE CABINET....760-5014... LEAVE MSGLF...THE PERSON WHO CALLED ABOUT THEIR MOBILE HOME....PLEASE CALL BACK AT...... 308-629-8411HB...RANDYHB...RANDY...63 YRS TODAYHB...BILLY..."BUG EYES"FS...MISC PAINT AND ROOF COATING....DECK PAINT...FLOORING GLUE AND OTHER THINGS...MISC COLORS...ETC...487-3712....SEE AT FROHMS BY THE FAIRGROUNDS IN HEMINGFORDHB...RANDYFS...26" MOUNTAIN BIKE...WITH NEW TIRES...GOOD CONDITION...$40....FS...4-TOYOTA TIRES ON RIMS...226-70-R16..$175....FS...SET OF 40 LB METAL DUMBELLS...$20...760-0076CHADRON FRIENDS OF PETS....HAVE LOTS OF NICE, NAME BRAND CLOTHES...MENS AND LADIES...ALL SIZES....LF...SOMEONE TO DO SOME HANDYMAN WORK....ALL PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF PETS....CALL 308-432-3883 FOR INFOFS...LARGE TOOL BOX ON WHEELS WITH LOTS OF TOOLS...$150....FS..2 WHEEL ELECTRIC GRINDER...$10.....FS...2-2 WHEEL DOLLYS....GA...PICNIC TABLE......760-3544 AFTER 2 PMFS...2008 CHEVY HIGHLANDER VAN...RUNS GOOD....GA...PET RAT....760-7580

OPEN MIC WEDNESDAY JULY 28,  2021

The 135th annual Dawes County Fair is July 27 through Aug. 7 in Chadron.&nbsp;

This years theme is "Get Out of Your Shell at the Fair".&nbsp;

Harper Watson created the fair theme.&nbsp;

For more details on the Dawes County Fair click <a href="https://www.dawescountyfair.com/">HERE</a>

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Dawes County Fair schedule of events 

FS...GE DRYER...$50...WORKS GOOD...760-0859

BLOEDORN LUMBER....STILL HAVE SUMMER ITEMS...BEN MOORE PAINT...SEASONAL ITEMS 25% OFF ON SOME ITEMS

LF...GOOD USED CAR SEAT FOR APPROX 1 YR OLD CHILD...760-4455

LF...LICENSE PLATES...AUTO AND MOTORCYCLE....402-670-1769

FS...ELECTRIC,  BRADLEY SMOKER...$200...READY TO USE...760-5178

FS...3 FAT BEEF...APPROX. 900 LBS...CALL FOR INFO...760-6021

LF...SOMEONE TO DO SOME WELDING ON A METAL,  OUTDOOR CHAIR....308-458-7519

LF...ZUCHINNI....SMALLER SIZE....763-8086

TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021HB...BY LOLAFS...GE DRYER...$50...WORKS GOOD...760-0859HB...RANDYBLOEDORN LUMBER....STILL HAVE SUMMER ITEMS...BEN MOORE PAINT...SEASONAL ITEMS 25% OFF ON SOME ITEMSLF...GOOD USED CAR SEAT FOR APPROX 1 YR OLD CHILD...760-4455LF...LICENSE PLATES...AUTO AND MOTORCYCLE....402-670-1769LF...BIRD CAGE....ANY SIZE...760-9680FS...ELECTRIC, BRADLEY SMOKER...$200...READY TO USE...760-5178FS...3 FAT BEEF...APPROX. 900 LBS...CALL FOR INFO...760-6021GA...ZUCHINNI....760-9410LF...SOMEONE TO DO SOME WELDING ON A METAL, OUTDOOR CHAIR....308-458-7519LF...ZUCHINNI....SMALLER SIZE....763-8086

OPEN MIC TUESDAY JULY 27, 2021

The 58th Annual Peabody Hale Fiddle Contest will be held in the Crawford City Park on July 31.&nbsp;

There will also be a vocal and horseshoe contest as well.&nbsp;

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Peabody Hale Fiddle Contest to be held in Crawford 

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FS..BABY CRIB....WITH MATTRESS, PAD AND SHEETS...$25...GOOD CONDITION...760-0612

LF...PLACE TO RENT IN WESTERN NEBRASKA...308-225-0032

LF...SM BIKE WITH 12" WHEELS..FOR A 12 YR OLD.....760-3264

FS...4 TOYOTA TIRES...226-70-R16 ON RIMS...GOOD CONDITION...$175 FOR THE SET.....FS...SET OF METAL, 40 LB DUMBBELLS...$30......FS...AIR COMPRESSOR...110 VOLT...$400.....760-0076...THANKS TO LOLA

FS...CLOTHES HAMPER ON A RACK WITH 3 BAGS...$10....LIKE NEW...762-6037

GA...MISC SANDSTONE PIECES.....PICKUP LOAD OF COBBLESTONE HALF BRICKS...COME AND TAKE THEM...BRING CONTAINERS.....LF...RED, SOLID BRICKS FOR A WALKWAY.....760-1396

LF..SMALL,  CEMENT, DECORATIVE BENCH....762-3598

FS...NEW, IN BOX, TRAIN SET...COMPLETE SET...VERY NICE...308-629-1143 OR SEE AT 1012 PLATTE

MONDAY JULY 26, 2021GA...FRESH DILL....308-641-2826--IN ALLIANCEFS...ROLLING TOOL BOX WITH LOT'S OF TOOLS...$150.....2-WHEEL ELECTRIC GRINDER...$15.....2-2 WHEEL DOLLYS...$10 EACH....GIVE AWAY--PICNIC TABLE...COME AND TAKE IT...760-3544 AFTER 2 PMFS..BABY CRIB....WITH MATTRESS, PAD AND SHEETS...$25...GOOD CONDITION...760-0612LF...PLACE TO RENT IN WESTERN NEBRASKA...308-225-0032LF...SM BIKE WITH 12" WHEELS..FOR A 12 YR OLD.....760-3264FS...4 TOYOTA TIRES...226-70-R16 ON RIMS...GOOD CONDITION...$175 FOR THE SET.....FS...SET OF METAL, 40 LB DUMBBELLS...$30......FS...AIR COMPRESSOR...110 VOLT...$400.....760-0076...THANKS TO LOLAFS...CLOTHES HAMPER ON A RACK WITH 3 BAGS...$10....LIKE NEW...762-6037GA...MISC SANDSTONE PIECES.....PICKUP LOAD OF COBBLESTONE HALF BRICKS...COME AND TAKE THEM...BRING CONTAINERS.....LF...RED, SOLID BRICKS FOR A WALKWAY.....760-1396LF..SMALL, CEMENT, DECORATIVE BENCH....762-3598FS...NEW, IN BOX, TRAIN SET...COMPLETE SET...VERY NICE...308-629-1143 OR SEE AT 1012 PLATTE

OPEN MIC MONDAY JULY 26, 2021

LINCOLN – Take a walk with a Nebraska Game and Parks Commission watchable wildlife biologist for an exploration of birds at Fort Robinson State Park at 9 a.m. Aug. 28.

Discover the resident birds as well as the migrating birds of the Pine Ridge. Learn about bird migration, and the successful conservation management practices that make this Natural Legacy Demonstration Site important for a variety of birds that rest and refuel at the park during their long journey south.

Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from Game and Parks and explore the unique birds of the Pine Ridge.

Call 402-471-5631 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:olivia.darugna@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">olivia.darugna@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;by Aug. 26 to register. The event is free, but a park entry permit is required of each vehicle.

LINCOLN – Take a walk with a Nebraska Game and Parks Commission watchable wildlife biologist for an exploration of birds at Fort Robinson State Park at 9 a.m. Aug. 28.Discover the resident birds as well as the migrating birds of the Pine Ridge. Learn about bird migration, and the successful conservation management practices that make this Natural Legacy Demonstration Site important for a variety of birds that rest and refuel at the park during their long journey south.Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from Game and Parks and explore the unique birds of the Pine Ridge.Call 402-471-5631 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:olivia.darugna@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">olivia.darugna@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;by Aug. 26 to register. The event is free, but a park entry permit is required of each vehicle.

Bird walk at Fort Robinson State Park set for Aug. 28

Box Butte Co. Fair Shooting Results: (Exhibitor Name, Class Description, Ribbon, Special Placing)

Ainslee Woltman, BB Gun - Intermediate, Blue	

Ashley Carr, BB Gun - Intermediate, Purple, Champion Intermediate BB Gun

Ashley Carr, Air Rifle - Intermediate, Purple, Champion Intermediate Air Rifle

Ashley Carr, Trap - Intermediate, Purple, Reserve Intermediate Trap Shooter

Bayden Solberg, Trap - Senior, Purple, Overall Trap Shooter

Braden Myers, BB Gun - Junior, Blue, Champion Junior BB Gun

Caysen Robertson, Trap - Intermediate, Blue	

Dallas Woltman, BB Gun - Junior, Blue, Reserve Junior BB Gun

Garrett Myers, BB Gun - Intermediate	Purple	

Katrina Karell, BB Gun - Intermediate, Purple	

Makenna Quick, BB Gun - Intermediate, Purple, Reserve Intermediate BB Gun

Makenna Quick, Air Rifle - Intermediate, Purple, Reserve Intermediate Air Rifle

Rasine Bolek, Air Rifle - Senior, Purple, Reserve Senior Air Rifle

Ryan Ragsdale, Trap - Intermediate, Purple, Champion Intermediate Trap Shooter

Shelby Carr, Air Rifle - Senior, Purple, Champion Senior Air Rifle

Shelby Carr, Trap - Senior, Purple, Champion Senior Trap Shooter

Box Butte Co. Fair Shooting Results: (Exhibitor Name, Class Description, Ribbon, Special Placing) Ainslee Woltman, BB Gun - Intermediate, Blue	Ashley Carr, BB Gun - Intermediate, Purple, Champion Intermediate BB GunAshley Carr, Air Rifle - Intermediate, Purple, Champion Intermediate Air RifleAshley Carr, Trap - Intermediate, Purple, Reserve Intermediate Trap ShooterBayden Solberg, Trap - Senior, Purple, Overall Trap ShooterBraden Connor, Trap - Senior, Blue	Braden Myers, BB Gun - Junior, Blue, Champion Junior BB GunBrayden McGowan, Trap - Senior	Blue	Caysen Robertson, Trap - Intermediate, Blue	Dallas Woltman, BB Gun - Junior, Blue, Reserve Junior BB GunDaniel Steele, Trap - Senior, Purple	Daren McConville, Trap - Senior, Purple	Garrett Myers, BB Gun - Intermediate	Purple	Gattlen Bell, Trap - Intermediate, Blue	Hayden McDonald, Trap - Senior, Blue	Ian Thompson, Trap - Senior, Blue	Jett Eggers, Trap - Senior, Blue	Joseph Steele, Trap - Senior, Red	Katrina Karell, BB Gun - Intermediate, Purple	Logan Thompson, Trap - Senior, Blue	Makenna Quick, BB Gun - Intermediate, Purple, Reserve Intermediate BB GunMakenna Quick, Air Rifle - Intermediate, Purple, Reserve Intermediate Air RifleRasine Bolek, Air Rifle - Senior, Purple, Reserve Senior Air RifleRJ Riggs, Trap - Senior, Blue	Ryan Ragsdale, Trap - Intermediate, Purple, Champion Intermediate Trap ShooterShelby Carr, Air Rifle - Senior, Purple, Champion Senior Air RifleShelby Carr, Trap - Senior, Purple, Champion Senior Trap ShooterTate Thompson, Trap - Senior, Blue	Wyatt Walker, Trap - Senior, Blue

Box Butte Co. Fair Shooting Results

The Alliance Police Department will be holding a Bicycle Rodeo and Auction on Aug. 1 at the Alliance High School parking lot.&nbsp;

The bicycle rodeo will start at 2 p.m. and is free to the public.&nbsp;

APD will also be registering bikes for free.&nbsp;

 APD will have an&nbsp; agility course hosted by Bike Patrol Officers. 

"Come take a look at our selection of bicycles that were recovered and unclaimed," Alliance Police Department said. "If you find one you like, make a silent bid."

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 </figure>By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle PostThe Alliance Police Department will be holding a Bicycle Rodeo and Auction on Aug. 1 at the Alliance High School parking lot.&nbsp;The bicycle rodeo will start at 2 p.m. and is free to the public.&nbsp;APD will also be registering bikes for free.&nbsp;The event is for ages 14 and under. APD will have an&nbsp; agility course hosted by Bike Patrol Officers. "Come take a look at our selection of bicycles that were recovered and unclaimed," Alliance Police Department said. "If you find one you like, make a silent bid."

Alliance Police Department to hold 'Bicycle Rodeo and Auction'

By&nbsp;Blanche Randolph, Hemingford Chamber President

Hemingford Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to the churches, church families, and businesses in Box Butte County for assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Box Butte County Fair is just a week away and the Chamber will once again be sponsoring the Diorama Food Booth at the Fair.

As a bit of background, the Christmas Diorama, a beautiful, depiction of the life of Christ spanning nearly the length of three football fields, is displayed on the west edge of Hemingford each Christmas Season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This unique display is an awesome attraction for which our entire county can be proud.&nbsp;&nbsp;Of course there are costs involved in constructing, repairing and maintaining a scene of this magnitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from the Diorama Food Booth are the only source of revenue we have to sustain the Diorama.

In order to enhance profitability of this fund raiser, the Chamber is once again requesting your assistance in the following two ways:

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Donation of fruit pies to be sold at the Food Booth.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pies may be dropped off at the Diorama Food Booth, located on the Fair Grounds, Hemingford Cooperative Telephone Company or at Dave’s Pharmacy in Alliance, beginning Tuesday, August 3rd&nbsp;through Friday, August 6.

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Volunteers are needed to serve in the Food Booth on Thursday, August 5 and Saturday, August 7 between the hours of 10:30 A.M. and 8:30 P.M.

If you can help out by volunteering a few hours on one of those days, please either text the Chamber or give us a call at 308-487-3300.&nbsp;&nbsp;Leave a message and we will get back with you to schedule a time that works for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;OR we have a link to sign up online:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/fH74sA3T8qXyrNaq5" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/fH74sA3T8qXyrNaq5</a>

By&nbsp;Blanche Randolph, Hemingford Chamber PresidentHemingford Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to the churches, church families, and businesses in Box Butte County for assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Box Butte County Fair is just a week away and the Chamber will once again be sponsoring the Diorama Food Booth at the Fair.As a bit of background, the Christmas Diorama, a beautiful, depiction of the life of Christ spanning nearly the length of three football fields, is displayed on the west edge of Hemingford each Christmas Season.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This unique display is an awesome attraction for which our entire county can be proud.&nbsp;&nbsp;Of course there are costs involved in constructing, repairing and maintaining a scene of this magnitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from the Diorama Food Booth are the only source of revenue we have to sustain the Diorama.In order to enhance profitability of this fund raiser, the Chamber is once again requesting your assistance in the following two ways:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Donation of fruit pies to be sold at the Food Booth.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pies may be dropped off at the Diorama Food Booth, located on the Fair Grounds, Hemingford Cooperative Telephone Company or at Dave’s Pharmacy in Alliance, beginning Tuesday, August 3rd&nbsp;through Friday, August 6.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Volunteers are needed to serve in the Food Booth on Thursday, August 5 and Saturday, August 7 between the hours of 10:30 A.M. and 8:30 P.M.If you can help out by volunteering a few hours on one of those days, please either text the Chamber or give us a call at 308-487-3300.&nbsp;&nbsp;Leave a message and we will get back with you to schedule a time that works for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;OR we have a link to sign up online:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/fH74sA3T8qXyrNaq5" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/fH74sA3T8qXyrNaq5</a>

Donations, volunteers needed for Hemingford Diorama Food Booth

SIDNEY -&nbsp;Western Nebraska Community College and the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) will host free&nbsp;"Modern Marketing for Small Business" workshops in Kimball and Sidney in August.

The Kimball workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Kimball County Transit Service Center. The workshop in Sidney will be Thursday, Aug. 12 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the WNCC Sidney Campus.

Complimentary tuition for residents of Cheyenne, Kimball, Deuel, Garden, and Keith counties is provided by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration administered through the NBDC.&nbsp;Lunch will also be provided.&nbsp;

Anyone who is responsible for planning and/or implementing marketing for a business is encouraged to attend. The workshops, conducted by Don Osborne of DBO Digital Marketing, will focus on challenges business owners face in a do-it-yourself marketing situation. Topics include how to use digital and traditional media to reach new customers, creating Facebook ads, and creating professional looking graphics.&nbsp;Attendees can bring their laptops and participate with hands-on help from Osborne or just observe and take notes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Register online at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Qyjf6Ask77s6JwDHeKubQ5K8EYKAeH-bCxEKv6EYwzghfj8JBGm4VO564Mw3kLBHdWFY91XnThnyPZJ6dKin4wGBcrKh16rftEQXB6oKY3WlQJ2UHhFMdnz4uFJIdZdhs5fKfNohco3HVHtuFOm5zKZ0s7059TcS-8tZxH5weoo=&amp;c=82XL2ew7P5f5_yEoyUCBa9xl_LHJ7fcVeND3dL1tp-4kQ-Arad0sDw==&amp;ch=qJClgK4oZbYq_6Jndojcngdnbj6Yp_RWlEDBBshT_kzrHHhwwpW2JQ==" target="_blank">nbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/9575</a>&nbsp;for the Kimball class or&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Qyjf6Ask77s6JwDHeKubQ5K8EYKAeH-bCxEKv6EYwzghfj8JBGm4VO564Mw3kLBH2JKPZ1b9GFUV4chHJdThncOOhe32ZccBxRPqeXfHl6no6Q7zP_PuHcoNwg0pAnmNJ-AvkfqiTilbho_VG6-7gew0Vwasy69UkV19EbKFaNo=&amp;c=82XL2ew7P5f5_yEoyUCBa9xl_LHJ7fcVeND3dL1tp-4kQ-Arad0sDw==&amp;ch=qJClgK4oZbYq_6Jndojcngdnbj6Yp_RWlEDBBshT_kzrHHhwwpW2JQ==" target="_blank">nbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/9574</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;for the class in Sidney. For more information, please call 308.635.6335.

SIDNEY -&nbsp;Western Nebraska Community College and the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) will host free&nbsp;"Modern Marketing for Small Business" workshops in Kimball and Sidney in August.The Kimball workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Kimball County Transit Service Center. The workshop in Sidney will be Thursday, Aug. 12 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the WNCC Sidney Campus.Complimentary tuition for residents of Cheyenne, Kimball, Deuel, Garden, and Keith counties is provided by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration administered through the NBDC.&nbsp;Lunch will also be provided.&nbsp;Anyone who is responsible for planning and/or implementing marketing for a business is encouraged to attend. The workshops, conducted by Don Osborne of DBO Digital Marketing, will focus on challenges business owners face in a do-it-yourself marketing situation. Topics include how to use digital and traditional media to reach new customers, creating Facebook ads, and creating professional looking graphics.&nbsp;Attendees can bring their laptops and participate with hands-on help from Osborne or just observe and take notes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Register online at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Qyjf6Ask77s6JwDHeKubQ5K8EYKAeH-bCxEKv6EYwzghfj8JBGm4VO564Mw3kLBHdWFY91XnThnyPZJ6dKin4wGBcrKh16rftEQXB6oKY3WlQJ2UHhFMdnz4uFJIdZdhs5fKfNohco3HVHtuFOm5zKZ0s7059TcS-8tZxH5weoo=&amp;c=82XL2ew7P5f5_yEoyUCBa9xl_LHJ7fcVeND3dL1tp-4kQ-Arad0sDw==&amp;ch=qJClgK4oZbYq_6Jndojcngdnbj6Yp_RWlEDBBshT_kzrHHhwwpW2JQ==" target="_blank">nbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/9575</a>&nbsp;for the Kimball class or&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Qyjf6Ask77s6JwDHeKubQ5K8EYKAeH-bCxEKv6EYwzghfj8JBGm4VO564Mw3kLBH2JKPZ1b9GFUV4chHJdThncOOhe32ZccBxRPqeXfHl6no6Q7zP_PuHcoNwg0pAnmNJ-AvkfqiTilbho_VG6-7gew0Vwasy69UkV19EbKFaNo=&amp;c=82XL2ew7P5f5_yEoyUCBa9xl_LHJ7fcVeND3dL1tp-4kQ-Arad0sDw==&amp;ch=qJClgK4oZbYq_6Jndojcngdnbj6Yp_RWlEDBBshT_kzrHHhwwpW2JQ==" target="_blank">nbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/9574</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;for the class in Sidney. For more information, please call 308.635.6335.

WNCC partners with NBDC to bring marketing workshops to Sidney, Kimball

In the western part of Dobby’s Frontier Town along the south boardwalk is the Slagle Building. Like many buildings in frontier towns, this building houses three professions: barber, dentist, and doctor. The doctor’s office is in the back room; more on the other two next week.

A hundred years ago most doctor’s visits were in their home offices or were house calls. Most people gave birth and endured sickness, injuries, even surgeries at home. Broken bones were serious, often deadly injuries. A closed fracture could be set in plaster until it healed. Open fractures might require moving the bone into place and then splinting it with boards. Serious breaks might be set with pulleys and sandbags, but doctors often amputated. Until the 20th century most doctors did not understand the importance of sterilization, so patients often died of infection. Laudanum, a mixture of alcohol and opium, was a common painkiller.

Larger communities built hospitals, primarily to help the poor. All hospitals before the 1920s operated without much money. Physicians donated their time, and costs for nurses and staff (often Catholic nuns) tended to be low. Alliance’s first hospital was Saint Joseph’s, a 23-bed facility established in 1910. When Box Butte General Hospital was built in the 1970’s, they held a yard sale of old equipment from St. Joseph’s Hospital. The tools you see on the wall and the jars of bone screws are from this sale.

In 1920 the Slagle Clinic was built, with doctors Charles Slagle, Joseph Kuncl and George Johnston serving the Alliance area. The reference books, dating back to 1922, were from Dr. Slagle’s library. The examination table was used by Dr. Slagle, and then Dr. Wilkinson here in Alliance. The optometric equipment was purchased by Dobby at various auctions in the area.

The diathermic equipment concentrated heat to sore or damaged muscles. After a football injury, Dobby’s doctor put the pads on the front and back of his injured leg. He went to treat another patient and then went to lunch, forgetting about Dobby. Serious burns left permanent scars. When the same machine was sold at auction, Dobby decided he had to have it for his collection.

Dobby’s Frontier Town is located at 320 East 25th Street/ Nance Road, Alliance. The town is open 10:00-6:00 daily for self-guided tours. Donations are appreciated and much needed for repairs after our recent hail and windstorm.

SLAGLE DOCTOR’S OFFICEBy&nbsp;Patricia JonesIn the western part of Dobby’s Frontier Town along the south boardwalk is the Slagle Building. Like many buildings in frontier towns, this building houses three professions: barber, dentist, and doctor. The doctor’s office is in the back room; more on the other two next week.<figure>
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 </figure>A hundred years ago most doctor’s visits were in their home offices or were house calls. Most people gave birth and endured sickness, injuries, even surgeries at home. Broken bones were serious, often deadly injuries. A closed fracture could be set in plaster until it healed. Open fractures might require moving the bone into place and then splinting it with boards. Serious breaks might be set with pulleys and sandbags, but doctors often amputated. Until the 20th century most doctors did not understand the importance of sterilization, so patients often died of infection. Laudanum, a mixture of alcohol and opium, was a common painkiller.Larger communities built hospitals, primarily to help the poor. All hospitals before the 1920s operated without much money. Physicians donated their time, and costs for nurses and staff (often Catholic nuns) tended to be low. Alliance’s first hospital was Saint Joseph’s, a 23-bed facility established in 1910. When Box Butte General Hospital was built in the 1970’s, they held a yard sale of old equipment from St. Joseph’s Hospital. The tools you see on the wall and the jars of bone screws are from this sale.In 1920 the Slagle Clinic was built, with doctors Charles Slagle, Joseph Kuncl and George Johnston serving the Alliance area. The reference books, dating back to 1922, were from Dr. Slagle’s library. The examination table was used by Dr. Slagle, and then Dr. Wilkinson here in Alliance. The optometric equipment was purchased by Dobby at various auctions in the area.The diathermic equipment concentrated heat to sore or damaged muscles. After a football injury, Dobby’s doctor put the pads on the front and back of his injured leg. He went to treat another patient and then went to lunch, forgetting about Dobby. Serious burns left permanent scars. When the same machine was sold at auction, Dobby decided he had to have it for his collection.Dobby’s Frontier Town is located at 320 East 25th Street/ Nance Road, Alliance. The town is open 10:00-6:00 daily for self-guided tours. Donations are appreciated and much needed for repairs after our recent hail and windstorm.

Dobby's History: Slagle building

Scottsbluff – Want to help protect the health of your employees during flu season?&nbsp;Regional West Community Health&nbsp;makes it easy with onsite flu shot clinics for local businesses with seven or more employees.

 Community Health also offers free COVID-19 vaccines at all worksite clinics.

Clinics are now being scheduled for October and November. Businesses with fewer than seven employees may provide vaccinations for spouses, or partner with a nearby business.

To schedule a clinic at your worksite, please call Terri Allen, Community Health Outreach, at 308-630-1821, or on her cell phone at 308-641-1185. You will need to provide the approximate number of employees who will be vaccinated, the date and time you prefer, and the location for the clinic at your worksite.

For more information about flu vaccinations, contact the Regional West Community Health office at 308-630-1580.

Scottsbluff – Want to help protect the health of your employees during flu season?&nbsp;Regional West Community Health&nbsp;makes it easy with onsite flu shot clinics for local businesses with seven or more employees. Community Health also offers free COVID-19 vaccines at all worksite clinics.Clinics are now being scheduled for October and November. Businesses with fewer than seven employees may provide vaccinations for spouses, or partner with a nearby business.To schedule a clinic at your worksite, please call Terri Allen, Community Health Outreach, at 308-630-1821, or on her cell phone at 308-641-1185. You will need to provide the approximate number of employees who will be vaccinated, the date and time you prefer, and the location for the clinic at your worksite.For more information about flu vaccinations, contact the Regional West Community Health office at 308-630-1580.

Regional West delivers flu, COVID-19 vaccines to worksites

By National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Including the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, Hemingford, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, Redbird, and Torrington

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, Niobrara County and Goshen County. In&nbsp;  Nebraska, Dawes County, Box Butte County, Scotts Bluff County,&nbsp;  Northern Sioux County and Southern Sioux County.

* WHEN...Until Midnight MDT Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat&nbsp;  related illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will likely exceed 70&nbsp;  degrees, which may not give relief from the daytime heat.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

By National Weather Service in Cheyenne, WyomingIncluding the cities of Chadron, Chadron St Park, Alliance, Hemingford, Scottsbluff, Gering, Harrison, Agate, Lusk, Redbird, and Torrington...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected.* WHERE...In Wyoming, Niobrara County and Goshen County. In&nbsp; Nebraska, Dawes County, Box Butte County, Scotts Bluff County,&nbsp; Northern Sioux County and Southern Sioux County.* WHEN...Until Midnight MDT Wednesday night.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat&nbsp; related illnesses to occur.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will likely exceed 70&nbsp; degrees, which may not give relief from the daytime heat.<figure>
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 </figure> Please stay hydrated.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Heat Advisory issued for the Panhandle 

For Alliance Grocery Kart manager Becky Maser her journey at the store began as so many other employees have started out there.&nbsp; "Upon graduating from high school I applied to Grocery Kart for a summer job before I headed off to college." Some years later, Becky was working at the store full-time when the manager position opened up.&nbsp; "When [former manager] Shawn Black left I took the position on and went forward."

Maser tells Panhandle Post that among the many changes at the store over the years--including the building expansion, new deli, and more--the creation of the liquor store presented the most challenges.&nbsp; "With the liquor license..and the IDs, and how we have to follow all the procedures back there...the liquor department has done very well."

Maser has a team made up of young employees (many of whom on their first job) combined with long-term staff. "It's always nice to keep an employee a long time and get them part of the family."

You can hear our complete interview with Alliance Grocery Kart manager Becky Maser below, including her discussion of things people might not know about the store.

For Alliance Grocery Kart manager Becky Maser her journey at the store began as so many other employees have started out there.&nbsp; "Upon graduating from high school I applied to Grocery Kart for a summer job before I headed off to college." Some years later, Becky was working at the store full-time when the manager position opened up.&nbsp; "When [former manager] Shawn Black left I took the position on and went forward."Maser tells Panhandle Post that among the many changes at the store over the years--including the building expansion, new deli, and more--the creation of the liquor store presented the most challenges.&nbsp; "With the liquor license..and the IDs, and how we have to follow all the procedures back there...the liquor department has done very well."Maser has a team made up of young employees (many of whom on their first job) combined with long-term staff. "It's always nice to keep an employee a long time and get them part of the family."You can hear our complete interview with Alliance Grocery Kart manager Becky Maser below, including her discussion of things people might not know about the store.<div><iframe title="SUMMER OF SMALL BUSINESS: Becky Maser, Alliance Grocery Kart" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ggkv9-1063f0c-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=2&btn-skin=5"></iframe></div><figure>
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SUMMER OF SMALL BUSINESS: Grocery Kart Manager Becky Maser 

The bracket is now set for the 2021&nbsp; Nebraska American Legion Class&nbsp; B Senior State Baseball Tournament.&nbsp; &nbsp;The 8-team, double elimination tournament gets underway Saturday July 31 and will run through Wednesday August 4,&nbsp; at Thom Stallard Legion Field in Crete, NE.&nbsp;

The Alliance First National Bank-Omaha Spartans will represent Area 7 and will meet the Area 3 Champion, Arlington, at 1 pm CT on Saturday, July 31.&nbsp; &nbsp;Other first round matchups....Area 5-Columbus Lakeview vs Area 4-Central City at 10 am CT,&nbsp; &nbsp;Area 1-Hickman vs Area 6-Broken Bow at 4 pm CT&nbsp; and the host team&nbsp; Crete vs Area 2-Roncalli at 7 pm.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday games will be at noon,&nbsp; 2:30, 5 and 7:30 pm.&nbsp; There will be 3 games Monday, at 1, 4 and 7 pm.&nbsp; 2 games Tuesday,&nbsp; at 4 and 7 pm&nbsp; and the Championship game is set for 4 pm on Wednesday August 4,&nbsp; if a second game is needed it would follow after the 4 pm game.&nbsp;

KCOW, 1400 AM &amp; 92.5 FM and panhandlepost.com will have coverage of the Alliance Spartans throughout the tournament.

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 </figure>By: Mike GlesingerThe bracket is now set for the 2021&nbsp; Nebraska American Legion Class&nbsp; B Senior State Baseball Tournament.&nbsp; &nbsp;The 8-team, double elimination tournament gets underway Saturday July 31 and will run through Wednesday August 4,&nbsp; at Thom Stallard Legion Field in Crete, NE.&nbsp;The Alliance First National Bank-Omaha Spartans will represent Area 7 and will meet the Area 3 Champion, Arlington, at 1 pm CT on Saturday, July 31.&nbsp; &nbsp;Other first round matchups....Area 5-Columbus Lakeview vs Area 4-Central City at 10 am CT,&nbsp; &nbsp;Area 1-Hickman vs Area 6-Broken Bow at 4 pm CT&nbsp; and the host team&nbsp; Crete vs Area 2-Roncalli at 7 pm.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday games will be at noon,&nbsp; 2:30, 5 and 7:30 pm.&nbsp; There will be 3 games Monday, at 1, 4 and 7 pm.&nbsp; 2 games Tuesday,&nbsp; at 4 and 7 pm&nbsp; and the Championship game is set for 4 pm on Wednesday August 4,&nbsp; if a second game is needed it would follow after the 4 pm game.&nbsp;KCOW, 1400 AM &amp; 92.5 FM and panhandlepost.com will have coverage of the Alliance Spartans throughout the tournament.

American Legion Senior State Tournament begins Saturday 

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 36th home run, one of the few highlights for the Los Angeles Angels in a 12-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Brendan Rodgers and pinch-hitter Sam Hilliard homered to back six effective innings from winner Austin Gomber as Colorado improved to 11-37 on the road. 

Los Angeles trailed 10-0 in the fifth before Ohtani launched a 463-foot drive to center field for a two-run shot. The two-way sensation pitched seven strong innings Monday night and hit an RBI single in a 6-2 win over the Rockies. Gomber allowed two earned runs and five hits in six innings. He struck out seven and walked two.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 36th home run, one of the few highlights for the Los Angeles Angels in a 12-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Brendan Rodgers and pinch-hitter Sam Hilliard homered to back six effective innings from winner Austin Gomber as Colorado improved to 11-37 on the road. Los Angeles trailed 10-0 in the fifth before Ohtani launched a 463-foot drive to center field for a two-run shot. The two-way sensation pitched seven strong innings Monday night and hit an RBI single in a 6-2 win over the Rockies. Gomber allowed two earned runs and five hits in six innings. He struck out seven and walked two.

Rockies rout Angels despite Ohtani's 36th HR

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — The U.S. basketball team got back to winning — and winning easily. Damian Lillard scored 21 points and the Americans rebounded from an opening loss with their first victory of these Olympics, romping past Iran 120-66 on Wednesday. Devin Booker scored 16 points and Jayson Tatum had 14 for the Americans, who had their 25-game Olympic winning streak snapped with an 83-76 loss to France on Sunday. The U.S. not only bounced back with a win but did it in a Dream Team-type performance against an overmatched opponent. The U.S. made 19 3-pointers and 23 of its 37 shots (62%) inside the arc.

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — The U.S. basketball team got back to winning — and winning easily. Damian Lillard scored 21 points and the Americans rebounded from an opening loss with their first victory of these Olympics, romping past Iran 120-66 on Wednesday. Devin Booker scored 16 points and Jayson Tatum had 14 for the Americans, who had their 25-game Olympic winning streak snapped with an 83-76 loss to France on Sunday. The U.S. not only bounced back with a win but did it in a Dream Team-type performance against an overmatched opponent. The U.S. made 19 3-pointers and 23 of its 37 shots (62%) inside the arc.

USA Basketball bounces back from loss, crushes Iran 120-66

On the hottest week of the summer, the Alliance First National Bank-Omaha Spartans were the hottest team in the Area 7 Senior tournament. The Spartans defended their 2019 Area title, defeating Ogallala 14-2 , Tuesday at Bower/Shankland Field.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alliance began the tournament as the #2 seed and opened with a 10-2 win over Sidney last Friday,&nbsp; while Ogallala defeated Chadron.&nbsp; Saturday, #1 seed Gering defeated Chadron 7-3&nbsp; while Alliance was a winner over Ogallala 4-0.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday saw Ogallala defeat Sidney 7-3 and in a showdown of top seeds, Alliance defeated Gering 4-2,&nbsp; which moved the Spartans into the title game.&nbsp; &nbsp;Monday,&nbsp; Ogallala was a winner over Gering in a close, competitive game 7-6,&nbsp; which set up the Championship round on Tuesday.&nbsp; &nbsp; Alliance got off to a quick start, scoring 6 runs in the top of the first and never trailed.&nbsp; Ogallala threatened in the first, before the Spartans turned a double play to end the inning.&nbsp; Ogallala got on the board scoring a run in the 3rd, to make it 6-1,&nbsp; but Alliance answered scoring 4 runs in the 4th and adding 4 more in the top of the 5th.&nbsp; Ogallala scored a run in the bottom of the 5th,&nbsp; before Alliance finished the game on an infield fly to clinch the&nbsp; 14-2 win and the Area 7 Championship.

Chase King went 4 1/3 innings on the mound,giving up 2 runs and 5 hits with 6 strikeouts. Jacob Callen finished the game getting the final 2 outs. For the Spartans Mario Garza had 3 hits and drove in 4 runs.&nbsp; AJ Escamilla and Caeson Clarke each had 2 hits and 4 runs batted in.&nbsp; Aydan Halligan had 3 hits for Ogallala.

With the win Alliance advances to the Class B Senior State Tournament in Crete, Ne. which begins on July 31 and will run thru August 4.&nbsp; Alliance has&nbsp; record of 40-11 on the season.&nbsp;

Team members include..Brantz Halouska, Jacob Callen, Vic Hinojosa, Caeson Clarke, Kellen Muhr, Mario Garza, Chance Crowe, AJ Escamilla, Chase Boyer, Chase King, Espen Lanik, Eli Blanco, Drew Romick, Tyzen Brown, Kysen walker, Seth Morrison, Landen Crowe and Nick Wright.&nbsp; Head Coach, Carlos Palomo.&nbsp; Assistant Coaches, Jerry Garza,&nbsp; JJ Garza and Adrian Gonzalez.

KCOW, 1400-AM-92.5 FM will broadcast the games from Crete.

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 </figure>By: Mike GlesingerOn the hottest week of the summer, the Alliance First National Bank-Omaha Spartans were the hottest team in the Area 7 Senior tournament. The Spartans defended their 2019 Area title, defeating Ogallala 14-2 , Tuesday at Bower/Shankland Field.&nbsp;&nbsp;Alliance began the tournament as the #2 seed and opened with a 10-2 win over Sidney last Friday,&nbsp; while Ogallala defeated Chadron.&nbsp; Saturday, #1 seed Gering defeated Chadron 7-3&nbsp; while Alliance was a winner over Ogallala 4-0.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sunday saw Ogallala defeat Sidney 7-3 and in a showdown of top seeds, Alliance defeated Gering 4-2,&nbsp; which moved the Spartans into the title game.&nbsp; &nbsp;Monday,&nbsp; Ogallala was a winner over Gering in a close, competitive game 7-6,&nbsp; which set up the Championship round on Tuesday.&nbsp; &nbsp; Alliance got off to a quick start, scoring 6 runs in the top of the first and never trailed.&nbsp; Ogallala threatened in the first, before the Spartans turned a double play to end the inning.&nbsp; Ogallala got on the board scoring a run in the 3rd, to make it 6-1,&nbsp; but Alliance answered scoring 4 runs in the 4th and adding 4 more in the top of the 5th.&nbsp; Ogallala scored a run in the bottom of the 5th,&nbsp; before Alliance finished the game on an infield fly to clinch the&nbsp; 14-2 win and the Area 7 Championship.Chase King went 4 1/3 innings on the mound,giving up 2 runs and 5 hits with 6 strikeouts. Jacob Callen finished the game getting the final 2 outs. For the Spartans Mario Garza had 3 hits and drove in 4 runs.&nbsp; AJ Escamilla and Caeson Clarke each had 2 hits and 4 runs batted in.&nbsp; Aydan Halligan had 3 hits for Ogallala.With the win Alliance advances to the Class B Senior State Tournament in Crete, Ne. which begins on July 31 and will run thru August 4.&nbsp; Alliance has&nbsp; record of 40-11 on the season.&nbsp;Team members include..Brantz Halouska, Jacob Callen, Vic Hinojosa, Caeson Clarke, Kellen Muhr, Mario Garza, Chance Crowe, AJ Escamilla, Chase Boyer, Chase King, Espen Lanik, Eli Blanco, Drew Romick, Tyzen Brown, Kysen walker, Seth Morrison, Landen Crowe and Nick Wright.&nbsp; Head Coach, Carlos Palomo.&nbsp; Assistant Coaches, Jerry Garza,&nbsp; JJ Garza and Adrian Gonzalez.KCOW, 1400-AM-92.5 FM will broadcast the games from Crete.

Alliance FNBO Spartans Area 7 Champs

TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title.

The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.

USA Gymnastics said in a statement on Wednesday that the 24-year-old is opting to not compete. The decision comes a day after Biles removed herself from the team final following one rotation because she felt she wasn’t mentally ready.

Jade Carey, who finished ninth in qualifying, will take Biles’ place in the all-around. Carey initially did not qualify because she was the third-ranking American behind Biles and Sunisa Lee. International Gymnastics Federation rules limit countries to two athletes per event in the finals.

The organization said Biles will be evaluated daily before deciding if she will participate in next week’s individual events. Biles qualified for the finals on all four apparatuses, something she didn’t even do during her five-medal haul in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

The 24-year-old came to Tokyo as arguably the face of the Games following the retirement of swimmer Michael Phelps and sprinter Usain Bolt. She topped qualifying on Sunday despite piling up mandatory deductions on vault, floor and beam following shaky dismounts.

She posted on social media on Monday that she felt the weight of the world on her shoulders. The weight became too heavy after vaulting during team finals. She lost herself in mid-air and completed 1 1/2 twists instead of 2 1/2. She consulted with U.S. team doctor Marcia Faustin before walking off the field of play.

When she returned, she took off her bar grips, hugged teammates Sunisa Lee, Grace McCallum and Jordan Chiles and turned into the team’s head cheerleader as the U.S. claimed silver behind the Russian Olympic Committee.

“Once I came out here (to compete), I was like, ‘No mental is, not there so I just need to let the girls do it and focus on myself,’” Biles said following the medal ceremony.

The decision opens the door wide open for the all-around, a title that was long considered a foregone conclusion. Rebeca Andrade of Brazil finished second to Biles during qualifying, followed by Lee and Russians Angelina Melnikova and Vladislava Urazova. The four were separated by three-tenths of a point on Sunday.

Carey now finds herself in the final, capping a remarkable journey for the 21-year-old from Phoenix. She spent two years traveling the globe in an effort to pile up enough points on the World Cup circuit to earn an individual nominative spot, meaning she would be in the Olympics but technically not be part of the four-woman U.S. team.

Carey posted the second-best score on vault and the third-best on floor during qualifying, earning trips to the event finals in the process. Now she finds herself competing for an all-around medal while replacing the athlete considered the greatest of all-time in the sport

TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title.The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">After further medical evaluation, Simone Biles has withdrawn from the final individual all-around competition. We wholeheartedly support Simone’s decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being. Her courage shows, yet again, why she is a role model for so many. <a href="https://t.co/6ILdtSQF7o">pic.twitter.com/6ILdtSQF7o</a>&mdash; USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAGym/status/1420266286441922562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>USA Gymnastics said in a statement on Wednesday that the 24-year-old is opting to not compete. The decision comes a day after Biles removed herself from the team final following one rotation because she felt she wasn’t mentally ready.Jade Carey, who finished ninth in qualifying, will take Biles’ place in the all-around. Carey initially did not qualify because she was the third-ranking American behind Biles and Sunisa Lee. International Gymnastics Federation rules limit countries to two athletes per event in the finals.The organization said Biles will be evaluated daily before deciding if she will participate in next week’s individual events. Biles qualified for the finals on all four apparatuses, something she didn’t even do during her five-medal haul in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.The 24-year-old came to Tokyo as arguably the face of the Games following the retirement of swimmer Michael Phelps and sprinter Usain Bolt. She topped qualifying on Sunday despite piling up mandatory deductions on vault, floor and beam following shaky dismounts.She posted on social media on Monday that she felt the weight of the world on her shoulders. The weight became too heavy after vaulting during team finals. She lost herself in mid-air and completed 1 1/2 twists instead of 2 1/2. She consulted with U.S. team doctor Marcia Faustin before walking off the field of play.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We’re thinking of you, Simone. ❤️ Your strength and courage to focus on your wellbeing is something we can all learn from. Thank you for being the leader you are. <a href="https://t.co/Jnaa96AKse">pic.twitter.com/Jnaa96AKse</a>&mdash; Team USA (@TeamUSA) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamUSA/status/1420306841351819265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>When she returned, she took off her bar grips, hugged teammates Sunisa Lee, Grace McCallum and Jordan Chiles and turned into the team’s head cheerleader as the U.S. claimed silver behind the Russian Olympic Committee.“Once I came out here (to compete), I was like, ‘No mental is, not there so I just need to let the girls do it and focus on myself,’” Biles said following the medal ceremony.The decision opens the door wide open for the all-around, a title that was long considered a foregone conclusion. Rebeca Andrade of Brazil finished second to Biles during qualifying, followed by Lee and Russians Angelina Melnikova and Vladislava Urazova. The four were separated by three-tenths of a point on Sunday.Carey now finds herself in the final, capping a remarkable journey for the 21-year-old from Phoenix. She spent two years traveling the globe in an effort to pile up enough points on the World Cup circuit to earn an individual nominative spot, meaning she would be in the Olympics but technically not be part of the four-woman U.S. team.Carey posted the second-best score on vault and the third-best on floor during qualifying, earning trips to the event finals in the process. Now she finds herself competing for an all-around medal while replacing the athlete considered the greatest of all-time in the sport

Superstar Simone Biles withdraws from all-around competition

TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles arrived in Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. She convinced herself she was prepared for the pressure. That she was ready to carry the burden of outsized expectations.

Only, as the women’s gymnastics team final approached on Tuesday night, something felt off. And the athlete widely considered the Greatest of All Time in her sport knew it.

So rather than push through the doubts that crept into her head as she’s done so many times in the past, Biles decided enough was enough. She was done. For now.

The American star withdrew from the competition following one rotation, opening the door for the team of Russian athletes to win gold for the first time in nearly three decades.

Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee and Grace McCallum guided the U.S. to silver while Biles cheered from the sideline in a white sweatsuit, at peace with a decision that revealed a shift not only in Biles but perhaps the sport she’s redefined.

“We also have to focus on ourselves, because at the end of the day we’re human, too,” Biles said. “So, we have to protect our mind and our body, rather than just go out there and do what the world wants us to do.”

The Americans — fueled by an uneven bars routine by Lee that not even Biles could match — drew within eight-tenths of a point through three rotations. ROC, however, never wavered on floor. And they erupted when 21-year-old Angelina Melnikova’s score assured them of the top spot on the podium for the first time since the Unified Team won in Barcelona in 1992.

The victory came a day after ROC men’s team edged Japan for the top spot in the men’s final. Great Britain edged Italy for bronze.

“The impossible is possible now,” Melnikova said.

In the five years since Biles and the U.S. put on a dazzling display on their way to gold in Rio de Janeiro, gymnastics has undergone a reckoning. The tectonic plates in a sport where obedience, discipline and silence were long considered as important as talent and artistry are moving.

Biles has become an outspoken advocate for athlete’s rights and the importance of proper mental health. There was a time, there were many times actually, where she felt she wasn’t right and just powered through because that’s what people expected of her.

Not anymore. And the stand she took could resonate far beyond the color of any medal she may win in Tokyo.

Biles is the latest in a series of high-profile athletes, including tennis star Naomi Osaka, who have used their platforms to discuss their mental heath struggles. A subject that was once taboo has become far more accepted and embraced.

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland applauded Biles for prioritizing her “mental wellness over all else” and offered the organization’s full support. USA Gymnastics women’s program vice-president called Biles’ act “incredibly selfless.”

Biles posted on social media Monday that she felt the weight of the world on her shoulders after an uncharacteristically sloppy showing during qualifying left the Americans looking up at the ROC on the scoreboard.

The tension affected her practice. It affected her confidence. And when she stepped onto the vault runway, it finally found its way to her performance, too.

She was scheduled to do an “Amanar” vault that requires a roundoff back handspring onto the table followed by 2 1/2 twists. Biles instead did just 1 1/2 twists with a big leap forward after landing. She sat down and talked to U.S. team doctor Marcia Faustin, then headed to the back while the rest of the Americans moved on to uneven bars without her.

When Biles returned several minutes later, she hugged her teammates and took off her bar grips. And just like that, her night was over.

“To see her kind of go out like that is very sad because this Olympic Games, I feel like, is kind of hers,” Lee said.

Biles is scheduled to defend her Olympic title in the all-around final on Thursday. She also qualified for all four event finals later in the Games. She said she will regroup on Wednesday before deciding whether to continue.

Biles’ abrupt absence forced the Americans to scramble a bit. The finals are a three-up/three-count format, meaning each country enters three of their four athletes on an apparatus, with all three scores counting.

Chiles stepped in to take Biles’ place on uneven bars and balance beam. The 20-year-old who made the team with her steady consistency pulled off a solid bars routine and drilled her balance beam set two days after falling twice on the event.

TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles arrived in Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. She convinced herself she was prepared for the pressure. That she was ready to carry the burden of outsized expectations.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official statement: &quot;Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.&quot; Thinking of you, Simone! <a href="https://t.co/QA1GYHwWTv">pic.twitter.com/QA1GYHwWTv</a>&mdash; USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAGym/status/1419992728352526339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Only, as the women’s gymnastics team final approached on Tuesday night, something felt off. And the athlete widely considered the Greatest of All Time in her sport knew it.So rather than push through the doubts that crept into her head as she’s done so many times in the past, Biles decided enough was enough. She was done. For now.The American star withdrew from the competition following one rotation, opening the door for the team of Russian athletes to win gold for the first time in nearly three decades.Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee and Grace McCallum guided the U.S. to silver while Biles cheered from the sideline in a white sweatsuit, at peace with a decision that revealed a shift not only in Biles but perhaps the sport she’s redefined.“We also have to focus on ourselves, because at the end of the day we’re human, too,” Biles said. “So, we have to protect our mind and our body, rather than just go out there and do what the world wants us to do.”The Americans — fueled by an uneven bars routine by Lee that not even Biles could match — drew within eight-tenths of a point through three rotations. ROC, however, never wavered on floor. And they erupted when 21-year-old Angelina Melnikova’s score assured them of the top spot on the podium for the first time since the Unified Team won in Barcelona in 1992.The victory came a day after ROC men’s team edged Japan for the top spot in the men’s final. Great Britain edged Italy for bronze.“The impossible is possible now,” Melnikova said.Perhaps in more ways than one.In the five years since Biles and the U.S. put on a dazzling display on their way to gold in Rio de Janeiro, gymnastics has undergone a reckoning. The tectonic plates in a sport where obedience, discipline and silence were long considered as important as talent and artistry are moving.Biles has become an outspoken advocate for athlete’s rights and the importance of proper mental health. There was a time, there were many times actually, where she felt she wasn’t right and just powered through because that’s what people expected of her.Not anymore. And the stand she took could resonate far beyond the color of any medal she may win in Tokyo.Biles is the latest in a series of high-profile athletes, including tennis star Naomi Osaka, who have used their platforms to discuss their mental heath struggles. A subject that was once taboo has become far more accepted and embraced.U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland applauded Biles for prioritizing her “mental wellness over all else” and offered the organization’s full support. USA Gymnastics women’s program vice-president called Biles’ act “incredibly selfless.”Biles posted on social media Monday that she felt the weight of the world on her shoulders after an uncharacteristically sloppy showing during qualifying left the Americans looking up at the ROC on the scoreboard.The tension affected her practice. It affected her confidence. And when she stepped onto the vault runway, it finally found its way to her performance, too.She was scheduled to do an “Amanar” vault that requires a roundoff back handspring onto the table followed by 2 1/2 twists. Biles instead did just 1 1/2 twists with a big leap forward after landing. She sat down and talked to U.S. team doctor Marcia Faustin, then headed to the back while the rest of the Americans moved on to uneven bars without her.When Biles returned several minutes later, she hugged her teammates and took off her bar grips. And just like that, her night was over.“To see her kind of go out like that is very sad because this Olympic Games, I feel like, is kind of hers,” Lee said.Biles is scheduled to defend her Olympic title in the all-around final on Thursday. She also qualified for all four event finals later in the Games. She said she will regroup on Wednesday before deciding whether to continue.Biles’ abrupt absence forced the Americans to scramble a bit. The finals are a three-up/three-count format, meaning each country enters three of their four athletes on an apparatus, with all three scores counting.Chiles stepped in to take Biles’ place on uneven bars and balance beam. The 20-year-old who made the team with her steady consistency pulled off a solid bars routine and drilled her balance beam set two days after falling twice on the event.Thanks in part to a little help from ROC — which counted a pair of falls on beam — the U.S. drew within striking distance heading to floor, the final rotation.Without Biles and her otherworldly tumbling, the U.S. needed to be near perfect to close the gap. It didn’t happen. Chiles stumbled to the mat at the end of her second pass, and any chance the U.S. had of chasing down ROC went right along with it.Not that Chiles or the rest of the Americans particularly cared. The gold might be gone, but something more significant may have happened instead. It’s a tradeoff they can live with.“This medal is definitely for (Biles),” said Chiles. “If it wasn’t if it wasn’t for her, we wouldn’t be here where we are right now. We wouldn’t be a silver medalist because of who she is as a person.”Chiles then turned to her good friend. Biles helped convince her to move to Houston to train alongside her two years ago, a decision that turned Chiles into an Olympian. In an empty arena in the middle of Japan with the world watching, Chiles did for Biles what Biles has done for so many for so long. She had her back.“Kudos to you girl,” Chiles said. “This is all for you.”-------TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles came to Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. It all came to a stunning halt in the women’s gymnastics final on Tuesday night with an uncertain vault.In a flash, the rest of the American star’s Games came into question. And the United States’ long run at the top of the sport came to an end.The team representing the Russia Olympic Committee surged past the shorthanded U.S. to the top of the podium, posting a score of 169.258 to win the country’s first Olympic team gold in nearly 30 years.The Americans, with Biles serving as head cheerleader while clad in a white sweatsuit and dealing with what USA Gymnastics called a “medical issue,” hung on for silver.Grace McCallum, Sunisa Lee and Jordan Chiles drew the U.S. within eight-tenths of a point through three rotations. ROC, however, never wavered on floor. And they erupted when 21-year-old Angelina Melnikova’s score assured them of the top spot on the podium.The victory came a day after ROC men’s team edged Japan for the top spot in the men’s final.Great Britain edged Italy for bronzeThe U.S. entered the finals hoping to bounce back from a shaky performance in qualifying, when the Americans came in second to the ROC. It marked the first time in 11 years the U.S. found itself looking up at the scoreboard at someone else.The team declined to talk to the media afterward, though the 24-year-old did post on social media that she felt the weight of the world on her shoulders and that the Olympics were “no joke.”Yet, something happened during the first rotation. She attempted an Amanar vault during warmups only to roll out of it upon landing. The code for that vault posted when she saluted the judges, but in midair things went awry.The vault requires a roundoff back handspring onto the table followed by 2 1/2 twists. Biles instead did just 1 1/2 twists with a big leap forward after landing. She sat down and talked to U.S. team doctor Marcia Faustin, then headed to the back while her teammates moved on to uneven bars without her.When Biles returned several minutes later, she hugged her teammates and took off her bar grips. And just like that, the greatest of all-time’s night was over.USA Gymnastics did not specify the nature of Biles’ medical issue, saying in a statement she “will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions.”Biles is scheduled to defend her Olympic title in the all-around final on Thursday. She also qualified for all four event finals later in the Games.Whether she will get that opportunity remains to be seen.Biles’ abrupt absence forced the Americans to scramble a bit. The finals are a three-up/three-count format, meaning each country puts three of their four athletes up on an apparatus, with all three scores counting.Chiles stepped in to take Biles’ place on uneven bars and balance beam. The 20-year-old who made the team with her steady consistency pulled off a solid bars routine and drilled her balance beam set two days after falling twice on the event.Thanks in part to a little help from ROC — which recorded a pair of falls on beam — the U.S. drew within striking distance heading to floor, the final rotation.Yet the Americans — without Biles and her otherworldly tumbling — needed to be near perfect to close the gap. It didn’t happen. Chiles stumbled to the mat at the end of her second pass, and any chance the U.S. had of chasing down ROC went right along with it.---------TOKYO (AP) — Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is out of the team finals after apparently suffering an injury during the vault.The 24-year-old U.S. star, considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time, huddled with a trainer after landing her vault. She then exited the competition floor with the team doctor.Biles returned several minutes later with her right leg wrapped. She took off her bar grips, and hugged teammates Grace McCallum, Sunisa Lee and Jordan Chiles before putting on a jacket and sweatpants.&nbsp;Chiles replaced Biles on uneven bars and balance bream.The Americans will be forced to finish the rest of the competition without her, severely hampering their bid to claim a third straight Olympic title.Biles arrived in Tokyo as the unquestioned star of the Games but struggled, at least by her high standards, during qualifying.

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