Cherry Hills Estates Assisted Living and Independent Senior Apartments Veterans Day Program honored all past and present veterans before a large crowd of residents and visitors. Pianist, Yvonne Hollenbeck played the Star Spangled Banner to open the ceremony followed by the introduction of the veterans in attendance.

As Thanksgiving celebrations are being planned, many of the area’s residents are gearing up for their holiday and Christmas activities. It is a good time to reflect on our fortune,s and those of the people around us. The holidays are a time for giving thanks and showing kindness to others. The Salvation Army is dedicated to helping those in need and is asking for community volunteers to ring the red kettle bell this holiday season. Last year, roughly 20 or so local community members and organizations volunteered to stand outside, braving biting winds and chilling temperatures to ring bells asking for donations. Since the Salvation Army first began collecting donations in kettles in the late 1800s, the organization has relied on volunteers to do the bulk of its bell ringing.

Isaac Cronin has signed with North Dakota State to compete in Track and Field. Pictured are back row, L to R: Coach Arganbright, Maren Cronin, Jordan Bailey.

Members of the local FFA Chapter spent the afternoon giving back to the community by raking leaves around town. This marks the fourth year the Chapter has taken on the project, and they plan to continue as long as they have plenty of help.

severe solar storm, it sounds like impending doom and gloom will befall Earth. But that’s not the case! Instead it’s a colorful sky dancing with vibrant lime green and ruby lights in the dead of night. Stars shine through the colors who glow creating a fantasy come true for sky watchers.

CHAPTER ONE — The Feather Fiasco at Berry Bridge It all started with feathers. Lots of them.