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Friday, December 8, 2023, Rilynn Blue Thunder was recognized as the winner for the 2023 Name a Snowplow contest at Valentine Elementary School. There were almost 1,200 names submitted and Rilynn’s name, Meowcicles, was in the top 16, which was a winner.

With busy holiday schedules and the extra holiday gatherings, it is easy to feel stressed over the holiday season. Here are a few tips to help you create balance and have time to be present this holiday season.

Many people are opting for more natural elements in their holiday displays and those that easily blend with their home décor. Popular succulent plants fit this trend whether decorating your home, setting a festive table, or giving as a gift. You and your guests will enjoy the easy care of succulents and the beauty they provide beyond the holidays.

Urinalysis, or testing of the urine, has ancient origins dating back to the time of Hippocrates and beyond. Although we have evolved in our methodology of studying the urine and our understanding of the meaning of its characteristics, we do still rely on urinalysis in making clinical diagnoses frequently in medicine.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Charcuterie boards are extremely popular. A charcuterie board is an assortment of meats, cheeses, nuts, breads, olives, fruits, dips, and spreads - arranged on a cutting board or tray. It is important to make sure that you are following good food safety practices when preparing and serving charcuterie boards and other party trays such as butter, cream cheese, and dessert boards. Here are tips:

Jean Burge Vern and Marlys Walkling traveled to Pierre Saturday for Christmas at the Capitol to see the trees and listen to the music. They also watched the Rapid City Central vs Pierre girls basketball game later in the day.

Cody Kilgore Unified Schools Board of Education meeting was held December 8, 2023. 1.

Can you spare an hour or two to help The Salvation Army raise money to help families in need? Many spots are still open to ring the bells through December 23. Contact Lions Club member Shelley Pier at 402-322-5400 to get on the schedule. Ninety percent of the money raised stays in Cherry County.

For 44 years, the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) has celebrated over 2,500 of Nebraska’s most caring and devoted health care employees by presenting them with The Caring Kind Award. NHA member hospitals, such as Cherry County Hospital, select recipients from within their organization to be acknowledged at The Caring Kind Awards Luncheon during the NHA Annual Convention.