Wish Kenny Witte a Happy 8oth Birthday on February 18th. Cards will reach him at: Box 422, Orleans, NE 68966.

The Oxford Food Pantry would like to thank everyone who remembered Don Paulson through their memorial giving to the pantry. Don will be greatly missed by those at the pantry in so many ways..

Just saying “thank you “ doesn’t seem like enough to all the people involved in pulling off the surprise Friday night. But a big thanks goes out to the ones responsible for coordinating the event, to the SV administration for the plaque and slide presentation, the making of the t-shirts, to those who contributed to “the sign”, and for the cards and comments. Please know that I am deeply humbled, grateful and blessed. A very special thanks to all the past players, coaches, parents and friends who have filled this journey with countless great memories. I would especially like to thank my wife and family for all the sacrifices and support they have given. Not many can spend their whole life playing games and being around such a great group of people. GO BIG RED AND GO EAGLES.

Wilma Burke will be celebrating her 90th birthday February 16. Wilma and her late husband Reverend Roger Burke resided in Cambridge area while he was the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. Their five children attended the Cambridge public schools during the 196os thru 1970’s. She is still very active and lives independently and would enjoy cards or a note. Her family is requesting a card shower to celebrate this momentous occasion. Please send cards to Wilma Burke 803 Park Street, Stromsburg, NE 68666.

This lovely sweetheart is celebrating her first anniversary of her 90th birthday on Valentine’s Day. Heartwarming wishes can be send to: Donna Shafer, 402 Pine St., Arapahoe, NE 68922.

I cannot even begin to express our gratitude for the overwhelming support and generosity from our friends, families and communities. We truly appreciate it and want to thank each and every one of you that has donated. Whether it be money, food, your time, donating and bidding for the auctions, the calf auction and through church.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) and the six local hospitals in the health district along with Mark’s Pharmacy of Cambridge continue to work quickly to give COVID vaccine to essential workers and high-risk individuals. They administered 1,500 first doses of COVID-i9 vaccinations during the week of February 1st, which brings the total vaccinated in the ninecounty health district to approximately 8.10% or 3,099 total first doses. Most of these current vaccinations were given to individuals over the age of 65, persons in Tier 1 (first responders, utilities, education) and individuals with highrisk health conditions.

The Annual Science Fair was held at the Elwood School on Friday, February 5th. Students from 5th-8th grade participated. Science teachers are Jane Crofton and Sandy Dean. Students appeared before judges to explain their projects. Overall Best of Show recipients at the Science Fair were (Left photo) Brody Diefenbaugh - 2nd Runner-Up with his consumer testing project, Which Type of Mask is Most Effective, Zach Whittaker - ist Runner-Up with his Physical Science Project, Speed and Overall Best of Show with her consumer testing project, To Block or Not To Block, 6th grader Kara Brockman.

The Valley Voice would like to apologize to our Elwood-area subscribers for the delivery issue last week. The delay was our fault, not that of the Postal Service, and we have credited each subscriber with an extra two weeks on their subscription for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Our Redeemer Lutheran — Missouri Synod Elwood Pastor Michael Wolff http://www.ourredeemerelwood.com Friday, February 12: 9:00 a.m.-Exercise Group. Sunday, February 1.4: 10:00 a.m.-Worship & Sunday School; 11:15 a.m.-Elder’s Monday, February 15: 9:00 a.m.-Exercise Group; Noon Preschool.