The family of Helen Weaver is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, Dec 17th from 2-4 p.m. at the Beaver City Community Building. Please let your presence be your gift Birthday greeting can reach her at PO Box 24, Stamford, Ne 68977

The family of Mae Groshong would like to thank those for calls, texts, visits, food, and prayers in the loss of our Mom. Kathy & Dale Long Cindy & Doug Kubik Gary & Sandi Groshong Tony & Cyndi Groshong Lory & Les Thielbar Tag & Nicole Groshong and families.

10 years ago The Arapahoe City Council met Monday evening; Nicole Downey administered the oath of office to newly elected members Dan Kreutzer, Troy ten-Bensel, and Martin Shafer. Haiden Garey was all smiles at the Holbrook Lions Christmas party as she received $25 gift card in one of the drawings.

10 years ago The Elwood Chamber of Commerce presented the First Dollar Award to Darrin and Cheryl Krull at the C and D Restaurant in Elwood. The Elwood School Board of Education approved the request for the school facilities for Sunday basketball as had been done in the past.

10 years ago 2012 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN two Southwest FFA members earned the American FFA Degree. Matthew Older was present for the ceremony and received the degree.

10 years ago Winners of the $25 Chamber Bucks on Thursday night were Nicholas Rohr, Doug Pearson, Anita Hansen, Jen Evans, and Tracy Huxoll. Winning $50 in Chamber Bucks was David Feddern, Tina Trompke, Sarah Nickerson (and also $25), Maxine Hilker (won 3-$25.00 Chamber Bucks), and Kathy Benson (winning $100).

25 Years Ago December 11, 1997 The Southern Valley girls were victorious over the Gibbon Buffaloes in their season opener Friday night 50-36. High scorers for SV were Lindsey Stineman with 26 and Randi Quinn with 8.

90 Years Ago December 22, 1932 A large number of people took advantage of the invitation to the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company to inspect the new central office located just east of the Post Office. Bernice Dickey is chief operator, V.M Hall, local manager, escorted the guests through the office.

High levels of respiratory illness have been noted to be circulating in the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD). These illnesses include colds, influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), and COVID- 19. These can all have similar symptoms so it can be very challenging to know what you or your loved ones may be suffering from. For those at risk of getting very sick, it’s important to get tested so the right treatment can be prescribed.

WILSONVILLE – During the December 5, 2022 meeting, the Wilsonville Board of Trustees announced that Santa and his nemesis, the Grinch, are stopping by the Fire Barn at 5:30 p.m. next Wednesday, December 16.