Dale A. Farabee passed away in peace surrounded by family at his home near Mayo, Florida on October 2, 2023. Dale was born April 21, 1947 in Curtis, Nebraska to Laurence H. and Violet Farabee (Fear). Dale’s love of horses began early as he rode to a one-room schoolhouse for his education through eighth grade. He attended high school at University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska and in 1966 attained a degree in welding from Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska.

Anew is participating in Nebraska’s annual Fuel the Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign brought to you by Fueled by Nebraska partners: Nebraska Ethanol Board; Nebraska Corn Board and Renewable Fuels Nebraska. Fuel the Cure educates Nebraskans about healthier fuel options and raises money for cancer research.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) recommends getting regularly scheduled cancer screenings to raise the chances of early detection and make treatments easier and less expensive. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and a good time to discuss screening with your doctor.

As Thelma Ann (Riepe) Sprague celebrates her 90th birthday, on October 25th, her family invites you to join in with a card shower. If you have a memory of Thelma please include it in your card. Please send cards to: Thelma Ann Sprague, 1563 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80210

Let’s Shower Ginger (Virginia) Adkisson with cards on October 16th! She’d love to hear from you. Ginger Adkisson 47336 E.

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On October 2, 2023, the Staff Development Department from ESU 11 organized a fall conference for schools in the ESU 11 area. This conference was entitled “Laughing and Learning” and provided teachers with the opportunity to learn more about the field of education. The day began and ended with a keynote presentation from nationally renowned speaker, Dave Weber. Teachers were also able to attend a variety of breakout sessions to enhance their teaching skills. Session topics focused on technology integration, special education, coaching, media, art, music, reading, math, science, social studies, and career education. Commissioner of Education, Dr. Brian Maher, also addressed the group. Approximately 650 educators from the ESU 11 area were in attendance from Alma, Axtell, Arapahoe, Bertrand, Cambridge, Elwood, Eustis-Farnam, Franklin, Holdrege, Loomis, Minden, Southern Valley, Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools. All Saints Catholic and Legacy Christian School also attended.

The Elwood Public Schools Board of Education met on Monday, October 9th, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

The 39th annual Applefest was held in Orleans on Saturday, October 7. The festival had over 100 vendors that filled the Ag Center, 4H building, Legion, streets and park. A parade in the morning was followed by plenty of kids activities and wagon rides. The Harlan County Historical Society and Museum along with the blacksmith shop were also open to the public. The historic Orleans Hotel hosted an open house. Many shops were also open. The day ended with with live music at Paddington Station.

October has made its presence known by giving us our first frost of the season, at least in the low-lying areas. There’s not much evidence of a frost here on The Hill.