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The Kellers, owners of Main Street Market in Humphrey, have purchased the Lindsay Cooperative Market, and will take over in May. The deal was announced March 20 during the annual Cooperative Market community meeting. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Jessica McPhillips, Gene Werner, Joan Mejstrik, Cindy Klassen, Mary Chohon, Beth Keller and Phyllis McPhillips. Back row, Richard Bender, Glenn Pfeifer, Terry Oberhauser, Rebecca Keller, Lauren Keller and John Keller. Democrat photo

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Lindsay Holy Family students celebrated National Ag Day March 19 thanks to Bank of Lindsay, Lindsay Insurance and Elite Realty. Students were treated to breakfast at the bank and insurance office, served by the staff. Sausage, eggs and donuts were served, with the eggs provided by Four Sisters Backyard Farms, located just east and north of Lindsay. Stella (8), Scarlett (6), Eloise (4), and Lydia (15 months) Beller, with supervision from their mother, Summer Beller, have operated since 2021. Democrat photo

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Gov. Ricketts Announces New Directed Health Measures to Take Effect on Saturday

LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that the State is moving from the “orange” to “yellow” phase of its coronavirus pandemic response plan.  As a result, the State of Nebraska is issuing new Directed Health Measures (DHMs) effective 12:01 AM on Saturday, December 12, 2020.  The new DHMs change some of the restrictions put in place to help manage the coronavirus pandemic. 

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, protecting Nebraska’s hospitals has been the ‘north star’ guiding our strategic response to the coronavirus,” said Gov. Ricketts.  “Coronavirus hospitalizations have decreased from where they were three weeks ago.  As a result, we’re updating the State’s DHMs in keeping with our pandemic plan.  The virus is still present in our communities, and we all need to continue using the tools we have to slow its spread.  I especially urge Nebraskans to be mindful of at-risk loved ones when making plans to celebrate the holidays.  Let’s all take personal responsibility to stay healthy and keep Nebraska headed in the right direction.”  

Nebraska’s pandemic response plan links DHM restrictions to the percentage of staffed hospital beds in Nebraska filled by coronavirus patients.  The percentage is below 20% (7-day rolling average), which is the threshold for the State moving to the “yellow” phase of its pandemic plan.

Moving from the “orange” to “yellow” phase involves the following DHM changes:

·       Fan attendance at extracurricular activities—both school and club—is no longer limited to household members of participants.

·       Parties at restaurants and bars remain limited to groups of 8 or less.  Individuals must still be seated unless ordering food, using the restroom, or playing games.  Six feet of separation between groups returns to a guidance.

·       The maximum capacity for indoor gatherings goes from 25% to 50%.

o  Only certain venues where people convene are considered “gatherings” under the State’s DHMs.  Go to dhhs.ne.gov/coronavirus and click on “Directed Health Measures” for details.

·       Masks are recommended, rather than required, for establishments such as childcare centers, salons, barber shops, massage therapists, and body art studios. 

·       Elective surgeries can resume as long as a hospital keeps 10% of its capacity available to treat coronavirus patients.

New DHMs will be posted on the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) website in the coming days.  To view them, go todhhs.ne.gov/coronavirus.gov, and click on the link for “Directed Health Measures.” 

The Humphrey Democrat

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