The year 2021 is almost gone and the Clipper now takes a look back at life in Clipper Country as recorded in the pages of the Clipper these past 12 months. This week, Part I begins our look back during the first six months of the year, January through June.
The Nativity Scene in front of the Baptist Church in Gibbon is but one example of the Christmas and holiday displays by area residents across Clipper Country. Displays big and small lend a festive air to the weeks and days leading up to Christmas Day, this Saturday. Every conceivable type of decoration can be seen with just a leisurely drive through the area towns and is worth the effort. Find more photos of area decor on page 8 of this issue. (–photo by Steve Glenn)
New Maltman Memorial Library Director Veronica Kaufman hopes to make the Maltman Memorial Library in Wood River a lively part of the community and increase the offerings for members of the community.
An open house with a visit from Santa Claus was held at Cornerstone Bank in Shelton on Saturday morning, December 18, where the jolly old elf greeted area youngsters (and those young at heart) and took some time to hear requests for Christmas presents. Brecken Meyer, son of Travis and Missy Meyer, of Shelton, took advantage of Santa’s visit to lay his Christmas list on Old St. Nick. (–photo by Steve Glenn)
Shelton astronomer Bob Runyan paid a visit to the ASP Space Club at Wood River Elementary on Thursday, December 9. The ASP Space Club has been learning about rocket launches, stars, craters on the moon’s surface, and light years. Mr. Runyan brought many of his pictures to show the students what stars look like. He also showed a video of the solar eclipse from 2017, which some of the students remembered and brought a telescope for the students to look through. (–courtesy photo)
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