Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) invites all Nebraskans to celebrate Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spotlighting the achievements made by and for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). During March, DHHS highlights the importance of giving all individuals meaningful opportunities to learn, contribute, and participate in employment, recreation, and civic engagement in their communities. Every member of a community is valuable and deserves to be empowered to lead an independent life as defined by the individual.

sewer plant. She plans to work on the grant, but it will be two to three years before the city sees the funds. She also reminded council members to sign up if they want to attend the upcoming workshop.

Congratulations to the Maywood Welding team for competing recently! This was their first year of having a welding team represent the Maywood chapter. Overall the team placed 7th. The highest placings were: Jorden Friend: Blue; Easton Gilmore: Blue; Ethan Renner: Red; Steven Werkmeister: Red.

AHS Speech Results from the Elm Creek Invitational: Isabelle Roberts: 2nd V Serious ; Aliana Leising: 2nd N informative; Layton Hamel: 5th N Humorous; Romalie Williamson: 3rd N poetry;Bobbie Dunn: 5th V POI; Hailey DeVries: 3rd N persuasive; Layton Hamel, Isabelle Roberts, Drew Hermes, Jordan Holstein, & Ryleigh Tidyman: 4th V OID.

Champs! That’s right. The SV quiz bowl team won their home meet on Monday.

The Bartley Library is celebrating “Read Across America” week, March 2-6 during regular library hours. Activities are planned to include Dr.

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Sharon Lightle is the co-chairman of the Tri Valley Auxiliary Thrift Store and very deserving of this honor. Sharon has a wonderful personality and excellent skills in her role as manager.