Magical Christmas morning

by Bella Brown, MHS senior I slightly open my eyes and can see a beam of light shining through my curtains and I know exactly what day it is. It’s Christmas morning! There is no better feeling than this as a child.

One of the best Christmases ever

by Alex Moore, MHS senior The 2016 Christmas was one the best Christmases I have ever had. The surprise hidden in one of the gifts is one that almost any person was willing to switch places with me.

Why family traditions are important

by Toni Massey, MHS freshman Christmas is a joyful time for a lot of people and many people look forward to it for many reasons. Some reasons include getting to see family, spending time together and having a big meal, opening presents, and just cherishing your family and your time together.

Gift ideas for parents

by Jadyn Andersen, MHS junior Deck the halls and listen to sleigh bells ring. The holiday season can bring out many different feelings whether it’s not remembering what present a family member asked for, or feeling stressed about cooking the holiday meal.

Now accepting entries for the Tribune’s Elf on the Shelf Contest

It’s time for the Tribune’s 7th Annual Elf on the Shelf Contest! This contest is also open to any alternatives that your family may do, such as Shepherd’s Treasure for example. Send photos of what your elf does to tribune@nebnet. net by Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Sandhills Cancer Fund, Inc. available to locals

Do you know someone who is struggling with cancer treatments? Maybe that person is a family member, a neighbor, a classmate, or a friend.

United Women in Faith to meet next Dec. 14

by Lois Folk United Methodist Women/ United Women in Faith met Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 16 in the senior high room of the church with six members present. President Sue Bonesteel opened the meeting and members gave concerns. Sue gave prayer to give strength for living.

4-H Project of the Month: Foods and Nutrition

Christmas is a wonderful time of year to sit down and celebrate the end of another momentous year and the holidays with our loved ones. In my family, we love to gather around a table full of food with our holiday tradition of oyster stew and chili on Christmas Eve.

Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame nominations due by Dec. 31

Time is quickly running out for the public to submit nominations for the 2023 Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame. Nominations are due by Dec. 31, 2022.