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A walk-through of the Humphrey Aquatic Center was conducted Thursday. No serious issues were noted. The Humphrey City Council approved the pool staff and hours during its April 15 meeting. Democrat photo

Humphrey Aquatic Center staff, hours finalized
Humphrey is getting closer to having a pool again. The Humphrey City Council approved hiring the Humphrey Aquatic Center staff and setting hours of operation during its April 15 meeting. Cole Wemhoff and Tessa Deets were hired as assistant managers...
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Ethan and Angela Hathaway have purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn and renamed it The Rambler, a tribute to the mascot of the former Creston High School. They take over as owners April 29. Democrat photo

The Rambler
They didn’t want their hometown to be without a restaurant, so they bought one. Ethan and Angela Hathaway purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn from Alice Long April 29. “When I was in college I worked at Alice’s, so I’ve been around, and when we moved back I...
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St. Francis junior Andrew Kosch, right, shot a 78 and finished as runner up in the Patriot Invite. Freshmen Jacob Keller, left, carded an 86 and earned the 14th place medal. The team shot a 355 which placed them 5th in the 15 team tournament.

Brockhaus 9th, Flyers 5th at David City Invite
The St. Francis golf team traveled to David City to compete in the David City Invite April 17. The Flyers were led by sophomore Matthew Brockhaus who shot an 80, which was good for the 9th place medal. Freshmen Jacob Keller carded an 83 and junior...
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Milton Baumgart

Wed, 06/07/2017 - 5:00am
Milton Baumgart, age 96, of Columbus, Neb., died Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church at 1565 18th Ave., Columbus. Vigil is 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Thursday morning 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. at the funeral Home Interment is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Columbus with military honors by American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard Milt was born Dec. 31, 1920, in Humphrey, Neb., to Fred and Mary Ellen (Boyer) Baumgart. He graduated from Humphrey High in 1938. Milt served in the United States Army Air Corp from 1942-1945 in the Pacific Theatre. He was highly decorated with many battle field commendations. Upon his discharge fromthe Air Corp, he married Celia Ann VanDyke on April 24, 1947. Milt served as a deputy sheriff for 2 years before starting a long career as a Metropolitan Life Insurance Agent. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Church, V.F.W. #3704 and American Legion Hartman Post #84 where he served on the honor guard for 9 years. He was an avid pool player, golfer and enjoyed baseball. Milt is survived by: Wife of 70 years: Celia Ann Baumgart of Columbus Daughter: Carole (Joe) Maltacea of Woburn, MA Son: Dan (Bonnie) Baumgart of Littleton, CO Son: Brad (Patti) Baumgart of Columbus 6 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother in infancy and 2 brother: Clifford and Eugene. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested.

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