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Sandhills Family Feud did not disappoint again this year!!! What a fun evening and great reason to gather and raise funds for the grant and scholarship programs! We appreciate your generosity!! NiobraraValleyVineyardskicked off the evening with a fabulous meal of brisket, Texas caviar, S nicker salad, roasted potatoes, and amazing brownie delight for dessert, and Bordertown Steakhouse provided the drinks. Sandhills Area Foundation Executive DirectorKimberlywelcomed everyone and commented on the importance of Nebraska Community Foundation’s Five to Thrive campaign and leaving a legacy.

The VAAC would like to invite you to their upcoming event. Dixieland Pickup Trio will be performing Sunday, November 6, 2022. The performancewillbeattheValentine HighSchoolAuditoriumat6:00p.m. This performance is offered to the public at no cost; a free-will donation is appreciated.

GraceLutheranSchoolwelcomes Mr. Andrew Roehl who is the new principal and upper grade teacher.

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the continuation of groundbreaking research being done in Nebraska on E30 fuel. Results of the State’s initial pilot program, launched in 2019, showed that E30 is safe and reliable fuel for use in conventional vehicles. Under current EPA guidelines, only flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) can use ethanol blends higher than E15. Through its second phase of research, the State intends to underscore its initial findings in order to support regulatory change to make E30 accessible to all drivers.

Lincoln – October 23-29 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), intended to raise awareness to reduce children’s exposure to lead and prevent serious harmful health effects, such as developmental delays, difficulty learning, slow growth, behavioral issues, and neurological damage.

Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Patty Tinant and grandkids, Raken and Takorah flew to Baltimore over the kids fall break where they met Patty’s sister, Nancy and her husband Mike. They visited Gettysburg, then toured Washington, DC for two days. An educational and fun trip!

Halloween is a boo-tiful time of year, full of spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some real and scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday nears, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions that can help ensure the holiday remains festively fun.

The First Baptist Church will host a Fall Festival, Monday, October 31 from 6:30-9:00 p.m., 209 N. Green St.

The Zion Lutheran Church will host a Fall Festival Trunk or Treat October 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the church parking lot, 221 N.