Thursday was Mary’s last day as elementary secretary with Medicine Valley. We are sad to see her go, but very thankful for all her years of service to our students, staff, and community. Good luck Mary! We will miss you!

Anglers need to be aware of fishing regulation changes in Nebraska that take effect Jan. 1, 2024.

Gary and Dianne Klein were Christmas Eve guests of Matt and Lynn Hodson in Curtis. Friday overnight and Saturday guests of Gary and Brenda Davis were Mr.

The Nebraska School Activities Association is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Fall 2023-2024 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006 this NSAA Awards Program has recognized students who meet the criteria for nomination by their school in the season of their activity.

Several area residents came out to First State Bank & Insurance in Holbrook last Monday, December 18th to enjoy goodies and give aways along with visiting with people from the community. (Left) Corvin and Bonnie Stark enjoy refreshments. (Bottom) Ethel Watson, Jim McBride, Eldon, Reese, Dee Glanzer and Patty Reese had a good time visiting friends.

Many respiratory illnesses go around in the fall and winter in southwest Nebraska. During the month of November, cases of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and COVID-19 spiked, with an average of 30 to 60 cases of COVID per week reported to Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD). Flu (influenza) rates were still low. Colds, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 can all have similar symptoms so it can be very challenging to know when it is serious or when to get medical care. For those more at risk of getting very sick, it is important to get tested so the right treatments can be given.

Thank you Don (Don’s Barber Shop) for the turkey we won during the Christmas drawing. Liz & Dave Hendricks.

Eustis-Farnam STEM Night for families is January 22, 2024 from 5-7 pm in the west building. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. There will be 7-12th grade Science Fair projects on display, 5th grade science demonstrations, and meteorologist presentation with the National Weather Service.

Time is a unique resource. While all people have the same amount of time, humans can’t save it for tomorrow… can’t borrow today what was left over yesterday…. can’t lend it to someone else….can’t leave it behind, and can’t take it with us. We can do only two things with time: use it now or lose it forever!

(Grand Island, Neb.) – Central Community College honored 372 graduate candidates during its 2023 winter commencement Friday, Dec. 15, at CCC-Columbus.