Destination Imagination Finishes First

The Cross County 5th grade Destination Imagination team got first place in Improv at regionals recently. The team is comprised of Back row left: Emma Frazier, Sophia Phillips, Cedrynna Rystrom, Coach Amanda McLean. Front row left: Olivia Linn, Bentley McLean and Sawyer Palik.

Rising City FFA Celebrates FFA Week

The Shelby-Rising City FFA hosted a petting zoo for FFA week. Here are the members from their jacket ceremony. Front Row (L-R) Ashlyn Long, Eli Svoboda, Garrett Ruth, Austyn Sorensen, and Kaleigh Ruth.

Last Week Cross County FFA Celebrated FFA Week

The FFA partnered with Central Valley Ag and the Fire Departments from Clarks and Polk. Elementary students were able to tour the HPC Animal Lab and learn about grain safety and how to rescue a person trapped in grain.

Aspects

Recent news reports confronting serious national issues involve a familiar adversary.

Ambulance Fundraiser

They are raising funds for a new defibrillator. When: Friday, March 17th from 5:30 to 8 PM Where: Osceola Fairgrounds What: Fish Fry including fish, potatoes, green beans and roll. Ryan Hill providing cash bar.

3rd Grade Basketball Champs

Osceola girls are the champions in the third grade division in the Shelby basketball league. The team was lucky enough to get a picture with Governor Pillen. Back Left to Right Governor Pillen,Adam Peterson, Torie Jelinek.

Osceola FFA Celebrates FFA Week

Osceola Library Gifted 100 New Children’s Books

The Osceola Library has just received a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-K picture books through early readers.

Gresham News

Gresham Library March Story Hour will feature “How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow” on Saturday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. Come join in the fun as we read the popular children’s book by Monica Sweeney, make rainbow crafts, and create our own rainbows in a jar!

Grace Notes: The REST of the Story

The late Paul Harvey often concluded his news stories with these eight words. “Now you know the REST of the story!” Looking back in time at the church calendar, we recall that in the four weeks before Christmas, many churches and families observed the Advent season.