News from neighbors
Haxtun Health and Fitness Initiative gains momentum
HAXTUN-FLEMING HERALD, Aug. 29 — The Haxtun Health and Fitness Initiative has gained momentum in moving forward with a pool project. It’s in the process of applying for grant funds from several sources. According to Haxtun Chamber director Sara Firme, the project has almost $100,000 in pledges to date.
The Haxtun Chamber of Commerce, the organization backing the project, started with the goal of building a new recreation center that would feature an indoor walking path, basketball court and outdoor pool; however, due to the current state of the existing pool, that endeavor has been scaled back and is now a part of a two-phase plan.
The existing pool was originally built in 1934 and in the 1950s was converted to a heated pool.
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Another inmate bolts from Work Ethic Camp
WAUNETA BREEZE, Aug. 30 — For the second time within two weeks, an inmate escaped from the Work Ethic Camp near McCook, Nebraska, and was recaptured hours later.
A press release from the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said Christian Reinke, 20, escaped from the camp about 8:18 p.m. Aug. 23.
Red Willow County Chief Deputy Joe Koetter said Reinke escaped by climbing over a fence.
A press release from the Nebraska State Patrol said he was recaptured in Bennington, Nebraska, the next day. He was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and escape.
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Town of Fleming receives $1M Energy and MIneral Impact Grant
HAXTUN-FLEMING HERALD, Aug. 29 — Good news for the residents of Fleming. The council applied for an Energy and Mineral Impact Grant in July. The town council received a letter Aug. 8 announcing an award for the total $1 million.
That makes the total grant amount for the sewer project $1,634,000, and the projected loan total is $1,497,000.
The sewer bill will increase from $22.50 per month to $50-$56. Without the grants, the final sewer cost per household would be around $68 per month for 40 years. The hard work of the council has saved each household in Fleming about $8,640.
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