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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2021
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CLAY COUNTY NEWS
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Humans are missing things
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here’s a lot going on in the world right now, all of which I am not going to unpack in this column (go read or listen to a reliable news source if you want to keep up with what’s happening worldwide). Between reading the news and seeing what’s happened in the last few years, it’s easy to see that humans have started losing things. They’re starting to miss parts of what makes them a decent human. The first one that comes to mind is compassion. Granted, there are still a ton of people who have this deeply ingrained in them, but a lot don’t. It’s a “me” world. Yeah, there’s time when looking after yourself and doing what’s best for you is needed (like your mental and physical health, and I will always be an advocate for those things, especially your mental health). However, there’s a fine line between taking care of yourself and turning into someone who only cares about themselves and completely disregards others. The statement, “the world does not revolve around you” could be applied to many people. Now, I say all of this referring to the world as a whole; on a local level, especially since I know many local people, this statement doesn’t hold as true as it does in other instances. We have people who are compassionate and want and do help out their neighbor, and I’m pretty lucky to live in such a place where compassion still exists. Patience is another thing humans seem to be missing most of the time. I can’t lie and say my patience is topnotch; over the years I’ve definitely lost patience...or I guess a better way to stay that is I have less patience than I used to for a lot of things. Kindness kind of goes along with patience but in a different way (at least from my perspective). Kindness is simply not being a jerk to the next person you see. It’s saying please and thank you for a service, or respecting those around you. It doesn’t take a lot to be kind. The willingness to put the work in. I will be the first to admit that I love a lazy day (which is usually Sunday). However, I also know when it’s time to step up and do the work I was hired to do. Or when it’s time to clean the house, or take care of the pets, or clean the car. Sometimes you just gotta step up and do the work and not complain about it. A lot of humans seem to be missing that motivation to do anything more than be on their phones. Some people don’t want to work as much as they used to, or they don’t want to put in a normal workweek. Some people heavily complain about their jobs. Sometimes you just have to grin and bear it and do the work because unfortunately the cost of living is expensive and you need money. On the other hand, if you can afford to, quit the job you hate so much and find another one. One of my favorite quotes is “if you don’t like where you are, move, you’re not a tree.” (by Jim Rhon) If you’re reading this and think, “I have compassion or I am a hard worker, I’m kind, etc” then I’m not talking about you. You keep being you and doing great things and keep being awesome. As I mentioned earlier, these are broad statements for those people in our world who are missing things, and I hope one day they’ll get those missing pieces back. We need fewer of those people in the world.
Thanks a lot to family and friends for taking the time to send Happy Birthday wishes. I also appreciated the telephone calls, visits and monetary gifts on my special day. You really added to the joy and brightness of that day.
Sincerely, Louisa Griess
I would like to thank my family and friends for the flowers, cards, food, phone calls, and visits since my surgery. It was very much appreciated.
Helen Griess
MARRIAGE [ LICENSE ] A marriage license was issued on Aug. 28, 2021 to Jordan Matthew Wagoner and Makyah Bobeth Graham Calkins of Saronville. TORY DUNCAN | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
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Sandy Creek announces homecoming candidates Sandy Creek’s homecoming candidates include: king candidates in back from left: Karson Sherman, Josh Shaw, Haden Shuck and Jake Shuck. Queen candidates in front from left: Jaylin Sutton, Kirstyn Sherbeck, Kennedi Tripe, and Leah Hatch. The king and queen will be announced following SC’s football game Friday against Hershey. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Cornerstone Bank announces officer appointments The Board of Directors of Cornerstone Bank announced the appointments of the following officers in York and Sutton, at their recent meeting: A.J. Bergen was named Central Region President for Cornerstone Bank. Bergen is a native of Henderson and started at Cornerstone in the Management Trainee Program in 2006. He has worked as a Bergen loan officer and vice-president and manager for Cornerstone Bank in Sutton during that time. Bergen is a graduate of Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Agriculture and Business Economics. He is also a graduate of the NBA/KBA Agricultural Lending School. Bergen and his wife, Jami, have three children and reside in Sutton. Brett Freese was named Vice-President and Manager of Cornerstone Bank in Sut-
ton. Freese began his career at Cornerstone in the Management Training Program in June of 2009. Since that time, he has served as a loan officer, assistant vice-president and most recently as vice-president and assistant manager in Sutton. Freese is a native of Plymouth. He is a graduate of Nebraska Lutheran High School in Waco and of the University Freese of Nebraska in Lincoln with an Agri-Business Degree. Brett and his wife, Keshae, have two daughters, Blaire and Paige, and currently reside in Sutton. Jordan Anderson was named Assistant Vice-President and Assistant Manager of Cornerstone Bank in Sutton. Anderson started at Cornerstone in 2016 in Financial Services Training Program. Since that time, he has served, as a loan officer in
Sutton. Anderson is a native of Gresham. He is a graduate of Cross County Community High School in Stromsburg and earned a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at Wayne State College. Anderson and his wife, Justine, live in Sutton. Cornerstone Bank is a $2 billion bank with 46 banking facilities Anderson in 37 communities including: Albion, Aurora, Bartlett, Beaver Lake, Bradshaw, Central City, Clay Center, Clearwater, Columbus, Creighton, Davenport, Edgar, Franklin, Geneva, Glenvil, Grand Island, Guide Rock, Hampton, Harvard, Henderson, Hildreth, Malmo, Marquette, McCool Junction, Monroe, Murray, North Loup, Polk, Rising City, St. Edward, Shelton, Stromsburg, Sutton, Tilden, Waco, Wilcox and York.
PHOTO COURTESY OF BLAKE THOMPSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
Harvard, Sandy Creek Marching Bands play at state fair Harvard (above) and Sandy Creek’s Marching Bands performed at the Nebraska State Fair Monday, with Harvard marching at 10 a.m., and SC at 10:45 a.m.
PHOTO COURTESY OF HEATHER WHARTON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
