Thanks to the Ten Free Trees program, an effort of the Nebraska Forest Service and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the Village of Farnam received six trees. Two trees were planted at the park, one replacing a tree that was removed earlier this year and one which will help fill a gap in the canopy of the park. Another tree was planted at the RV park located on Highway 23 to help develop a picnic area. Three trees were planted on private property but will provide shade to streets and sidewalks in the Village.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in October. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. Flu shots will be offered at all clinics in October for anyone six months of age and older. Now is the perfect opportunity to get a flu shot before the flu starts circulating.

The Area Senior Citizen Center in Curtis will be holding a free will donation pot luck event on October 8, 2023 from 5:00-7:30. We ask that everyone brings a dish (main entrée, appetizer, salad, dessert, etc.) and we also ask that a recipe accompanies each dish that is presented. Participants may bring multiple dishes if they wish. Each person attending the potluck that evening will vote on their favorite dish. The dishes with the highest number of votes will be featured in our Community Cookbook as a “FAN FAVORITE”.

Gathering at the Farnam Firehall on Saturday were Raymond and Mildred Tillotson and Randy and Brenda Edson of Farnam, Greg and Kaye Tillotson of Omaha, Gene and Tammy Tillotson, Tregg, Britt and Teagon, Brennen Taylor and friend, Brenna of Kearney, Wes and Jacey Edson, Finnegan and Oliver of Johnson Lake, Blane and Crystal Widick and Christophe and Darianna Taylor of Holdrege and Hunter Taylor of Salina, KS. and Corey and Kim Edson, Gunnar, Ryker and Beckett of Pierre, S. D. They were celebrating. Raymond’s 96th birthday. Also Sydney and Sam Schi of Omaha and Corrine Muenchau family of Ohio called on Sunday to wish their Grandpa a Happy Birthday.

The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition and Nebraska Extension are excited to announce an upcoming workshop “Generational Transition Planning” that will take place on Tuesday, October 10th, at the McCook Community College, Student Union from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm CST.

The Fourth Annual Johnson Lake State Recreation Area Halloween Haunt will be from 1-6 p.m. Oct.

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Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) encourages residents to get their flu shots and COVID-19 booster shots to protect against respiratory illnesses this winter. Cases of COVID-19 were minimal in the health district over the summer, with an average of 2 cases per week. SWNPHD saw a small bump in case numbers at the end of summer and expects another wave of widespread infections during the fall and winter.

The Family of Robert Gross would like to thank everyone for all of the cards, memorials, food and flowers. A special thank you to Father Kenneth Wehrs for the caring and support to Robert and for the beautiful Mass and service. Also to St. John’s Altar Society for the lunch served and to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary for all of their help with arrangements. Thanks to Country House Residence, Central NEbraska Veterans’ Home and AseraCare Hospice, Kearney. Your kindness is truly appreciated. God Bless.