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School tells of DHM adjustments From Crofton Community School The Crofton Community School District will be taking steps to limit spectator attendance at winter activities, yet still allow for attendance by fans from both schools. The measures are intended to be in compliance with the latest Directed Health Measure (DHM) and will be effective December 1, 2020. The full story can be found on the front page of this week's Crofton Journal.

New DHM rules released for Nebraska A new Directed Health Measure was released by Governor Pete Ricketts and the Department of Health and Human Services as of Tuesday, Dec. 1, and will be in effect until December 31, unless renewed or extended. To read details on the new rules, find this story in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal available now.

Santa Day Parade this weekend, December 6 Even though the traditional Santa Day at Crofton's City Auditorium is cancelled for this year, the Crofton Community Club has found a way to share the joy of the season by hosting a lighted holiday parade on Sunday, December 6. For details on the Santa Day Parade, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Sawatzkes set up perpetual scholarship The Crofton Community Foundation Fund (CCFF) has announced the Lyle and Shirley Sage Sawatzke Scholarship, a permanent account for a perpetual scholarship awarded to a Crofton senior annually. To read all about the scholarship, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Warriors win awards at Once-Act Conference Submitted article The Crofton High School one-act play cast, crew, and directors ventured to West Point on Wednesday, November 12 to take part in their first competition of the 2020 season, the Mid-State Conference One-Act Play Contest. To find out how the conference went, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

City planning hydrant flush City Staff Will Be Flushing Water Hydrants on Monday, Nov. 23 in the early afternoon. Customers may experience disruption in service or discoloration in the water during this time. Contact the City Office for any service interruptions that persist, and allow water to run to attempt to remedy discoloration.

Legion raising funds for uplifting elevator project It's been an uphill journey, but the Crofton American Legion Post 128 is determined to install an elevator in their building as soon as the funding is in place. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now.

Veterans Honored Amid Restrictions For even more photos, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Schiferl publishes book A Christmas gift for her grandchildren, which started as a rhyming story, has turned into a published book by local Jan Schiferl- "Letta, the Littlest Pony." To read the inspiration behind the book, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Christensen Farms donates to Legion In honor of Veteran's Day, Christensen Farms, one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the country, donated a total of $10,000, as well as Thanksgiving hams valuing $10,000 to Veterans organizations across the Midwest. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now, to read the full story.

Snow piled up Tuesday... Starting early Tuesday, Nov. 10, snow began falling, and it kept falling, and kept falling, until more than 4-5 inches were reported around the area-as shown by these shots at the Crofton Veteran's Memorial and the South Park area. By mid-afternoon on Tuesday, weather had cleared.

Official election results told for Crofton area With "official" results posted- the Knox County Clerk has drawn a final close to the 2020 elections, at least locally with all votes tallied and reconciled by the canvassing board. Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to read the official local election results.

Indian holiday shines for "light over darkness" By: Brittany Tramp, CCS Journalism Diwali is an Indian holiday that represents "the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance," according to The Times of India website. To read how Diwali is celebrated, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

New DHMs come into play Wednesday, November 11 Pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal to read about the Directed Health Measures changes. All changes are statewide and took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Crofton Students explore quilting By: Makenna Guenther, CCS Journalism Jonelle Thoene's 12-member Textiles class at Crofton High School is making quilts. The students in the class each get the opportunity to go out and find their own fabric to make their perfect lap quilt. To get to the point of finally making the quilts, Thoene taught her students the anatomy of a sewing machine, and had them practice sewing pieces of fabric together. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Students observe Veteran's Day By: Nathanial Stevens, CCS Journalism Veteran's Day was recognized on Wednesday, November 11. Veteran's Day is a very important day because it honors all of the soldiers that fought for American freedom, and the ones who died trying their very best to make the United States what it is today. To read more on the history of Veteran's Day, including the assembly held at the Crofton High School gym, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Gov. Ricketts urges Nebraskans to redouble efforts to stay healthy Governor Pete Ricketts held a press briefing on Thursday at the Capitol to provide updates on the State's pandemic response. As the virus continues to spread, he urged Nebraskans to avoid the "Three Cs:" 1. Crowded places 2. Close contacts 3. Confined spaces. The full story can be found in the latest edition of the Crofton Journal, available now.

"Twinderella" is troupe's theatre Submitted Article The Crofton High School drama students are working on their one-act play for the fall drama season. The play being entered in competitions this year is "Twinderella." To read all about the play, including the cast and crew list, pick up the latest edition of the Crofton Journal.

Card Shower: Buschelman Family of Mary Jane Buschelman have requested a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on November 25. Birthday wishes and cards will reach her at 410 East 21st Street, Yankton, S.D. 57078-1808.

Bob Hegge (center) with coworkers Curt Steffen and Carl Schieffer takes a moment for a photo at the Crofton Post Office. Hegge recently marked 30 years as an employee of the US Postal Service, the majority of his time as a Part Time Flex (PTF), having filled in at 12-15 offices in his career.