BEAVER CITIY – The city council met for over two hours for their bi-monthly meeting on February 7, 2022, as they discussed two open forum issues and several agenda items. Kenny Soderlund asked that the council have someone look at the overhead Fire Department Door that is not operating properly.

Stella Minarick was the winner of the Southern Valley Elementary Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 2 with Anna Hamilton runner-up. Axton Roethke and Bryton Stalder also finished well. The four will compete at the Furnas County Spelling Bee on February 9 in Cambridge at 1 pm. Pictured l to r: Axton Roethke, Bryton Stalder, Anna Hamilton, Stella Minarik

McCook, Nebraska—Community Hospital and Hillcrest leadership are working on a project to potentially increase the number of certified nursing aides in the McCook area and are inviting others to get involved.

Attracting and feeding outdoor birds is a favorite winter pastime for many. Watching the different species from a home or office window can bring cheer on cold and dreary days. By providing feed and water during the winter, birds know where a reliable food source is available, especially when food options become more limited in cold and harsh weather.

When you watch a medical drama on television the main characters are generally doctors, nurses, and patients. We rarely learn about the many extras in the background. In an actual hospital, patients are cared for by their doctors and nurses, along with a large supporting cast and crew. Many of these people on stage and behind the scenes rarely get their name in lights. I would like to introduce them now.

CAMBRIDGE - Thursday evening, Jeff Woods' family was preparing the birthday supper for his son's 16th birthday. Some family friends were over to celebrate and one of them, Mike Smith, went to the basement and discovered some sparks coming from an outlet.

On February 6, 2022 Running 4 Heroes came to Furnas County to present equipment to the Furnas County Sheriff's Office for K9 Nikkia. The grant was applied for and the Sheriff's Office was selected as a recipient. Part of Running for Heroes is a 1 mile run that is done in support of fallen K9s. The run took place at the Arapahoe School track at noon on Sunday and was open to the public. People came out to show support and observe the run which was made by Theresa Ann Babcock, a 9 year-old-girl from Las Vegas, NV. She presented Deputy Colin Rogers with a K9 harness for Nikkia and a first aid kit. Nikkia officially joined the force as Deputy Colin Rogers’ K9 partner in 2021. (Left Photos) Theresa Ann is running along with Deputy Seth Gustafson and she is shown here handing the first aid kit and harness to Deputy Rogers.

1st Honorable Mention, Jadan Schulz from Arapahoe with “You Give Me Butterflies" 2nd Honorable Mention, Areli Calamaco from Arapahoe with “Colors are Equal" 3rd Honorable Mention, Gabe White from Arapahoe with “Nature’s Touch" Medal Winner, Chambrae Klein from Arapahoe with "Lit" 1st Honorable Mention, Savannah Paisley from Cambridge with "Golden Retriever" 2nd Honorable Mention, Paytin Sickels from Cambridge with "Scottish Highlander" Medal Winner, Paytin Sickels from Cambridge with "Giraffe" 3rd Honorable Mention, Ali Webb from Cambridge with "James Dean" Medal Winner, Isabella Townsend from Southwest with "Jonathon" 1st Honorable Mention, Jesselyn Roland from Southwest with “Color Bitten" 2nd Honorable Mention, Kassidy Wilcox from Southwest with “Self Contemplation" 3rd Honorable Mention, Sophie Schluckebier from Southwest with "Psychedelic Hallucinations" 3rd Honorable Mention, Kamden Bose from Southern Valley with “Love of the Game" 1st Honorable Mention, Brianna Jorgenson from Southern Valley with “Memory Project" 2nd Honorable Mention, Rebekah Taylor from Southern Valley with "Lexa" Medal Winner, Brianna Jorgenson from Southern Valley with "Note Dame".

10 years ago Pastor James Moshier and Deaconess Valerie Buckland of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arapahoe. The Holbrook Lions Club is once again preparing for their yearly consignment auction.

10 years ago Zya Harper Richardson, daughter of Clay Richardson and RaNae Brunswick of Arapahoe was the first baby of the year at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital at 4:15 a.m. on January 25.