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The City of Atkinson, along with other businesses and residents in town, currently are without internet and telephone services. Here is a statement from CenturyLink: "CenturyLink technicians are working to repair a copper cable that was cut by a third party construction team (on Nov. 3) causing an internet and voice service disruption affecting some of our customers in Atkinson, Nebraska. We are working to minimize customer impact and expect services to be restored today (Nov. 4.)" - Kerry Zimmer, Sr. Communications Manager

The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) TestNe clinics will resume this week with the following schedule: • Test NE Clinic: Monday, November 2nd in Bassett from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds • Test NE Clinic Tuesday, November 3rd in O’Neill from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Use the East ally access for the drive-thru clinic in the back of the NCDHD building. • Test NE Clinic Wednesday, November 4th in Niobrara at the Trading Post from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Pre-registration on testnebraska.com for a testing time is preferred, but not required. Testing at these events is free.

WHMS Postpones Board of Directors Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the West Holt Medical Services Board of Directors, scheduled for Monday, November 2nd at 7 p.m., has been postponed. No reschedule date has been chosen at this time. Hospital and Board of Directors leadership discussed multiple options regarding the Annual Meeting given the current situation surrounding COVID-19. They determined that, even with taking recommended safeguards such as social distancing and masking, the potential benefits of holding the meeting as planned did not outweigh the risks having a gathering of this size posed the community at large. With that in mind, the difficult decision was made to postpone the meeting. “At West Holt it’s important that we lead by example in matters of public health,” said WHMS CEO Brian D. Martin, “and we felt that postponing the Annual Meeting, while not ideal, was in the best interest of the health of the community at this time of increased risk COVID-19.” WHMS still intends to hold the Annual Meeting and will make the public aware of the rescheduled date when it has been decided.

A funeral service for Elmer J. Borer, age 86, of Atkinson, will be held on Saturday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Atkinson. Visitation will be held on Friday October 30, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery at Atkinson. A complete obituary will be included in next week's issue of The Atkinson Graphic.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “West Holt Medical Services COVID-19 testing updated,” “Medical Services to hold meeting,” “Gov. Ricketts, NDOT join celebration of Highway 281 Bridge opening,” “Ava Hoffman begins her baking business,” and so many more including West Holt sports and more! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

A flu shot clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at the Stuart Public School gymnasium from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance need to bring their paperwork.

The Stuart Broncos volleyball sub-district game at Bartlett will be live streamed at: https://youtube.com/channel/UCF41CfcYDchoaoy4xH9gbIQ

NCDHD will be hosting the following upcoming drive-through public influenza vaccine clinics throughout the district this week: • Tuesday, October 27th – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at NCDHD. Enter the alley from the East • Wednesday, October 28th – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Niobrara Public School parking lot • Thursday, October 29th – 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at NCDHD. Enter the alley from the East • Monday, November 2nd – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rock County Fair Grounds in Bassett NCDHD would like to remind those who are attending the drive-through clinics to please remain in your vehicle when arriving and follow the instructions on the signs. To fast track the clinic process, complete the vaccination form online prior to arrival and have a copy of your insurance card with you. If unable to complete vaccination form prior to the clinic NCDHD will have hard copies available and will be making copies of insurance cards as needed. Check our influenza vaccine clinic calendar on the VAX4LIFE page on our website for clinics that may be coming to communities near you.

A funeral service for Dorothy Mlinar, age 98, of Atkinson and formerly of O’Neill will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in O’Neill. Rev. John Nelson will officiate. A live stream of her funeral will be available on the Christ Lutheran YouTube channel. Due to the current pandemic, masks will be suggested at the funeral. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill is in charge of arrangements. A complete obituary will be included in next week’s issue of The Atkinson Graphic.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Martin hired as CEO of Medical Services,” “Legion Chicken Fry and Veterans Day activities cancelled,” “St. Joseph’s Parish Auction cancelled,” “West Holt Harriers qualify for State Meet in Kearney,” “Highway 281 bridge open,” “Ag Society breaks ground at Fairgrounds,” and so many more including West Holt sports and more! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

NCDHD will be hosting the following upcoming drive-through public influenza vaccine clinics throughout the district starting next week. • Tuesday, October 20th, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Chambers – Fire Hall • Tuesday, October 20th, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ewing – City Hall (enter from Spruce Street) • Wednesday, October 21st, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at O’Neill – NCDHD (enter alley from the East) • Thursday, October 22nd, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Valentine – United Methodist Church To fast track the clinic process, complete the vaccination form online prior to arrival and have a copy of your insurance card with you. If unable to complete vaccination form prior to the clinic NCDHD will have hard copies available and will be making copies of insurance cards as needed. Check their influenza vaccine clinic calendar on the VAX4LIFE page on our website for clinics that may be coming to communities near you.

The Stuart Bronco Volleyball Match tonight will be on KBRB FM 92.7 and the web if people want audio to go with the video @ Bit.ly/stuartbroncos They will also broadcast Thursday’s football game against Spalding Academy.

Stuart Public School will be live streaming the Broncos NVC volleyball game tonight @ Bit.ly/stuartbroncos

Check out this schedule of the Flu Shot Clinics available in our area.

Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “Housing funds for down payment available,” “Larsen is TeamMates Mentor of the Month”, “Seed potatoes grown in the area,” “West Holt Huskies harriers compete at NVC; High School Boys and Junior High Girls Crowned Champions; High School Girls Runner-Up,” “Team Jack Foundation launches new website” and so many more including West Holt sports and more! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere!

The West Holt JV and Varsity Volleyball scheduled for Tues., Oct. 13 at Stuart has been canceled due to illness at Stuart.

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) will be hosting the following upcoming drive-through public influenza vaccine clinics throughout the district: • Tuesday, October 13th 10 AM – 12 PM – Bloomfield – • Tuesday, October 13th 2 PM – 6PM – Plainview – Plainview Elementary School – Line up on Woodland Ave enter from the East • Wednesday, October 14th – 2 PM – 4 PM – Long Pine – in front of the City Offices • Thursday, October 15th – 7:30 AM – 9: 30 AM – O’Neill – access clinic through East alley entrance • Thursday, October 15th – 2 PM – 3:15 PM, 3:45 PM-7 PM – Atkinson – West Holt School • Thursday, October 15th – 2 PM – 6 PM – Orchard- Fire Hall To fast track the clinic process, complete the vaccination form online prior to arrival and have a copy of your insurance card with you. If unable to complete vaccination form prior to the clinic NCDHD will have hard copies available and will be making copies of insurance cards as needed. Check our influenza vaccine clinic calendar on the VAX4LIFE page on our website for clinics that may be coming to communities near you.

TestNe is in O’Neill today, Tuesday, October 13th from 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Enter the drive through clinic through the East ally entrance behind the NCDHD building and remain in your car

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) will be hosting the following upcoming drive-through public influenza vaccine clinics throughout the district: • Monday, October 12th 9 AM -12 PM – Ainsworth - Ainsworth School – Ag Tech Building • Monday, October 12th 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Springview - Activity Center -Enter on the South side • Tuesday, October 13th 10 AM – 12 PM – Bloomfield – • Tuesday, October 13th 2 PM – 6PM – Plainview – Plainview Elementary School – Line up on Woodland Ave enter from the East • Wednesday, October 14th – 2 PM – 4 PM – Long Pine – in front of the City Offices • Thursday, October 15th – 7:30 AM – 9: 30 AM – O’Neill – access clinic through East alley entrance • Thursday, October 15th – 2 PM – 3:15 PM, 3:45 PM-7 PM – Atkinson – West Holt School • Thursday, October 15th – 2 PM – 6 PM – Orchard- Fire Hall To fast track the clinic process, complete the vaccination form online prior to arrival and have a copy of your insurance card with you. If unable to complete vaccination form prior to the clinic NCDHD will have hard copies available and will be making copies of insurance cards as needed. Check our influenza vaccine clinic calendar on the VAX4LIFE page on our website for clinics that may be coming to communities near you.