Bummer Of A Year Ends in Banner County

Here is a very little News, a few Notes, and a little Nonsense! Most of all I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and many wishes for a great New Year!

This has sure been one bummer of a year. Still we have a lot to be thankful for. Just watch the news and you soon remember that if you chance to forget.

Here are a few things going on in the valley this coming week: the Chair-ity event will be available in the Bronson gallery at the Western Nebraska Arts Center through December 31 and is Free and open to the public; the 17th year for the annual ‘Christmas in the Valley’ dinner will be hosted by the Harvest Valley Church but there will be no dine in services. You may drive-in and pick up at 743 Winter Creek from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Christmas Day or go to the Guadalupe Center at 1200 E 9th from 11:30 - 1 p.m. and meet the “By God’s Grace” meat truck. They will deliver also if you call 633-2999, and if want to help with those deliveries please call the same number and they will set you up.

The winter Farmers Market will be at the Monument Mall on the Saturday following Christmas, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Locally the Christmas carolers re-scheduled last Sunday due to that cold nasty wind. They made their rounds Monday evening and then enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies afterwards, night of the first appearance of the “Christmas Star.” There are Christmas Eve services at the Harrisburg Community Church at 6 p.m and everyone is encouraged and invited to attend.

Long time Banner County resident Monty Hopkins passed away recently. We extend our sympathy to his family and know that he will be missed by many.

Birthdays here include: Julie Cochran, Sharon Lease, Dwayne Muhr, Jordan Farro, Corey Lind, Kevin Soule and Quincy Boetcher. Happy Happy Birthday!

Anniversary congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Bob Cooper and Tom Wayman.

Here are my final thoughts for Christmas, a poem by John P Read: Christmas Day; Across a white December night, Each home is filled with candle light. The moon shines brightly in a golden sky. Stars are twinkling way up high. The cool, still air, a glistening frost, Smoking chimneys on white rooftops. The Christmas tree, the mistletoe, Christmas carols, our loved ones home. Christmas is a time for merriment and cheer. It’s also a time to thank God we’re here. So when we wake on a bright Christmas morn, Remember the reason we celebrate. It’s the day our Saviour was born.”

Merry Christmas! Until next time, take care and stay safe.

Barb Cross is at 436-7152.