Elba will be hosting a combination Firearm/ Bowhunter Education Course in Elba at the Elba Community Center in August. Classroom dates are August 12th, 14th, and 19th from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A live fire exercise will be held Saturday morning, August 23rd from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Students must be at least eleven years old and pre register for the class at huntsafenebraska.org.

308.968.3348 On Wednesday at noon Julie Spilinek attended the potluck meal at the senior center in St. Paul.

308.968.3348 Vicki Keep spent from July 17th until July 21st visiting her sister, Teri Hunzeker, in Hay Springs. They enjoyed Fort Robinson, the Badlands, and Wounded Knee.

I would like to extend a big thank you to Howard County Medical Center and staff. While I was a patient, I could not have gotten better care. Marcus Nielson, P.A., clinic staff, hospital nursing staff, lab x-ray staff, and everyone else involved were the most compassionate and caring group. A big thank you to my kids and my buddy, Ron, who came to visit, and to all those who sent love, texts, phone calls, and prayers. Most importantly, thanks to God, who made my recovery possible. All the time that I was there, they never made me feel other than I was the most important. This town should be very proud that we have this group of people representing our town.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced hay harvesting permit applications for the public will be accepted through an online application portal beginning July 30th at 12:01 a.m.