HARLAN -- While TJ Otzelberger was in the midst of his press conference, April 21, about his new position as head basketball coach at South Dakota State, he announced that Rob Klinkefus, Harlan native, will be remaining as an assistant coach. Community members, players and faculty gave a standing ovation for the loyal Jackrabbit of 10 years. “That tells you how [the community] feels about him and what he means not only to the basketb
SHELBY -- Glen and Marlene Hipnar of Shelby will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on August 5. They will celebrate with their family in August. The couple’s children and their spouses are Cindy and Ed Elseman, Avoca, NE; and Dave and Pam Hipnar, Vail. Their daughter, Patti Whitmore, is deceased. The Hipnars have four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
HARLAN -- Kevin and Carol Chadwick of Harlan will observe their 40th wedding anniversary on July 30. Their family includes Jenney and Chris Kelly, Mandy Chadwick and Ryan, and Kris Chadwick and Ashley all of Harlan. The Chadwicks have six grandchildren. Kevin Chadwick and Carol Davidson were married on July 30, 1976 in Harlan.
HARLAN -- Donald and Linda Wright of Harlan will mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house and card shower at their home, 1208 Lincoln Ave, in Harlan on Saturday, August 13 from 2-4 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple’s children are Brad Wright and Brenda Chadwick, Harlan; Brendt and Jennifer Wright, Portsmouth; and Laurie and Justin Smith, Sergeant Bluff.
WALNUT -- Kimberly Jo (Antisdel) Knapp, 55, Walnut, died July 24 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Services will be held Saturday, July 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Layton Township Cemetery in Walnut. Visitation is Friday, July 29 from 5-8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m.
COUNTY -- A new predator is preying on Ash trees and was recently found in Omaha and in Missouri Valley. The Emerald Ash Borer is moving through Iowa and has the potential to appear in Shelby County. “Now that we know it’s farther west, we know that it’s on the move,” said Tivon Feeley, forest health program leader for the DNR. Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic insect from Asia that only affect Ash trees.
