Veterans Day programs were held in honor of all veterans, including local veterans at Clipper Country schools on Thursday, November 11. See page 12 of this issue for photos from those programs.
Mark Oliver, the senior member of the ‘hood kids who lived in the southwest corner of Shelton in the 1960’s through the 1980’s, has elicited memories of rivalries, competitions, injuries, and teamwork, along with emotions of jubilation, competitiveness, anger, and joy. “We all savored winning, but also learned how to lose,” he said. “We learned lessons that could not be taught in a classroom.”
The Wood River Community Centennial Foundation held the third quarter and annual meeting on Wednesday, November 3. The board approved the purchase of two AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator) for the high school. The current AED at the high school has been taken out of production so they are no longer able to order replacement batteries or supplies. Working closely with the Wood River Volunteer Fire Department, they recommended the purchase of a Zoll AED. Currently the school has one Zoll AED in the fitness center and one at the elementary school. It would be beneficial to stay with the Zoll Brand of AED to be compatible with the fire department’s equipment.
The family of Tim Gray, a 2005 graduate of Shelton High School and current resident of Lincoln, is asking for support in helping to meet costs related to an unexpected severe medical condition at a benefit to be held at the Shelton Fire Hall on Saturday, December 4.
A veteran salutes during the playing of Taps at the dedication ceremony held for the new Veterans Park Memorial in Cairo on Saturday, November 6. The ceremony included a fly over by the Nebraska Army National Guard, patriotic music, as well as guest speaker District 43 State Senator Tom Brewer. See more photos on page 6. (–photo by Steve Glenn)
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