St. John’s Altar Society to Host Humanities Nebraska Speaker at Fall Brunch

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Cambridge – St John’s Altar Society invites all ladies in our area to be our guest at our annual fall brunch. Our speaker, Mike McCracken, will present the program “American Roots Music and the Resophonic Guitar” on Saturday November 12, 2022 at 9:30 am at St. John’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in Cambridge. For reservations to attend the brunch please call Joyce Deaver at 308-695-4818 by November 9, 2022. This presentation is made possible by St John’s Altar Society and Humanities Nebraska (HN), the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and as part of the HN Speakers Bureau.

Tri Valley Medical Foundation to Participate in Big Give McCook

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The Tri Valley Medical Foundation will be participating in this year’s McCook Big Give event. Big Give McCook is a 24-hour period of giving where McCook area supporters are invited to give back to their favorite local charities as well as educate themselves on other non-profits available within the community. The event will run from midnight to midnight on Thursday, November 3rd. This year the Tri Valley Medical Foundation will be raising funding for a new ultrasound table.

Sowden receives award

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Diane Sowden, of Edison, was recently named this year’s Caring Kind Award recipient as an employee of Phelps Memorial Hospital. She is pictured with PMHC CEO Mark Harrel. Sowden was recognized at The Caring Kind Awards Luncheon during the Nebraska Hospital Association’s Annual Convention.
Sowden receives award

Halloween Fun

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Oxford and Beaver City both had downtown events for Halloween on Monday. Oxford’s Chamber of Commerce sponsored their annual hot dog feed and train rides with businesses and other groups open to trick or treaters. The Evangelical Free Church also held their annual trunk or treat in their parking lot.
Halloween Fun

Crop Input Costs, Drought, Top Concerns for Nebraska Farmers, Ranchers

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LINCOLN, NEB. – The drought, crop inputs, and other farm costs expected in 2023 are top of mind concerns for farmers and ranchers across Nebraska according to a non-scientific poll conducted by Nebraska Farm Bureau. According to the survey, producers’ top concerns over the next year continue to be input prices (35%), followed by drought (32%), supply chain disruptions (20%), and crop and livestock prices (11%). “It is abundantly clear rising input costs, and the drought are among the top stories for Nebraska agriculture this year. Rising costs clearly impact the current and future financial health of agriculture and it will eventually trickle down and impact Nebraska’s economy.

Veterans Day Programs set for Nov. 11

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Southwest Public Schools will have their annual Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. The program will be held in the high school gym in Bartley. All veterans, community, family, and friends are invited and encouraged to attend.

Hospital Offers Virtual Health Fair on Website

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McCook, Neb.—If you would like to attend a wellness fair without leaving your couch, hop on over to Community Hospital’s new virtual wellness fair at chmccook. org. On the home page, go to News And Events, then Virtual Wellness Fair, or click on Announcements (lower on the home page) and click on the link. The wellness fair steps a participant through health screenings and infograms to learn about heart health, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, BMI, sleep, nutrition, and more. Don’t wait though, as the wellness fair is offered only through November 30.

Rotary Legislature Council process explained

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Dale Schultz of Rotary District 5630 came to Cambridge Area Rotary Club meeting in October to tell us about his 3 year term on Rotary Legislature Council and how the process works. It was very interesting to hear about the steps that are taken in trying to get a change made to the Rotary Constitution. He is pictured with Brenda Hayes, Cambridge Rotary Co-President.
Rotary Legislature Council process explained

Lebanon News

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Mark your calendars and pass the word. The Lebanon American Legion will be serving a Fried Chicken Dinner on Sunday, November 13th from 11:30 - 2:00 at the Lebanon American Legion Hall.