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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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The Goldenrod Conference recently released its all conference teams and the St. Francis Flyers and Lady Flyers were well represented. Earning 1st team honors were Nyla Kessler, Isabel Preister and Carson Wessel. Second team honors went to Karly Kessler and Ethan Wieseler. Jayda Krings and Devon Baumgart earned honorable mentioned recognition. Pictured, left to right, Karly Kessler, Nyla Kessler, Jayda Krings, Isabel Preister, Carson Wessel, Ethan Wieseler and Devon Baumgart. Courtesy photo

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Carol Jo Haiar

Carol Jo Haiar, age 84, Omaha, formerly of Humphrey, Neb., passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Omaha.

Visitation was Sunday, July 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Rd. in Omaha, which was followed by Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 11802 Pacific St. in Omaha. Interment was in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Children’s Hospital.

Carol Jo was born on July 1, 1935 in Alliance, Neb., to Charles and Metta (Miller) O’Connor. They moved to Norfolk, Neb., when she was 5 years old. After graduating from Norfolk High School in 1953, she worked as an operator for the phone company in Norfolk until 1956. She married Francis “Fritz” Haiar on April 17, 1956, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey, Neb. She was a homemaker and bookkeeper for Fritz’s businesses.

She is survived by daughter, Renée Jackson; granddaughter, Jenna Jackson; son-in-law, Jeff Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Francis “Fritz” Haiar.

Arrangements by: HEAFEYHOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER, West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Rd.

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