Music And Dramatic Club       The Music and Dramatic Club met at the home of Valli Petersen on March 13th, 2008. Ten members were in attendance. Following the business meeting, Susan Phillips encouraged everyone to make plans to attend the Indian Art Show at the Heritage Center at Red Cloud Mission in Pine Ridge opening June 1... More ... PLEASANT HILL       The Pleasant Hill Cub held their meeting March 11th at noon at the Hacienda with Louise Ginkens as hostess. President Kathryn Johnson called the meeting to order after we ate lunch. There was no new business or old business. The time was spent visiting. The next meeting will be with Kathryn Johnso... More ... FIELDSIDE       The residents and council held their meeting on Monday, March 10, 2008. On Tuesday of last week the activity director, Norma and residents tried their luck to churn butter. More ... LOCAL NEWS       Ann and Dale Downing were among the guests for Easter dinner at Terry and Suzie Spangler's. Odessa Elwood has enjoyed a visit the past week with her daughter, Barbara Elwood. Anna Allison, Brady Allison from Merriman and Gerri and Holly Allison from Cheyenne were Friday evening supper guests of ... More ... MISSIONS MOMENTS University of Nebraska Lincoln Work Team       We were so pleased to have a group of young men and women join us this past week from the Alternative Spring Break Service Group at UNL. These dedicated students elect to give up their spring break to perform some work around the state for churches, civic groups or other non-profits. More ... RYB CLUB       The RYB Club met at the Italian Inn for lunch on March 11, 2008. The group then went to the Jefco Inn to play single pinochle. Jo Matula was hostess and gave each person present a Shamrock necklace. High went to Eva Hix, 2nd high went to Odessa Elwood and low was given to Norma Child. Guest was Ma... More ... Vinton/Myers       Mr. and Mrs. Arty Vinton, of Gordon, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Marie, to Bradley Eugene Myers, son of Lonnie Myers of North Platte. The wedding is planned for June 28, 2008, in Cody Park with the reception at the VFW Club in North Platte. The couple resides in North Platte. More ... MEMOS       Lion's Club Talent Show The Public is invited to the Gordon Lion's Club amateur youth talent show Sunday March 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the City Auditorium, no admission. Remember kids to get entry forms to Sharon Fochtman, 808 W. 2nd St., Gordon, NE. More ... Senior Menu Pleasers       31st; BBQ beef sandwich, tater tots, coleslaw, bun, pears. 1st; Oven fried chicken, potatoes and gravy, green beans, wheat bread, fruited jello with topping. 2nd; Meat loaf, potatoes, copper penny salad, wheat bread, cinnamon apple sauce. More ... MOUNT PLEASANT       On Monday Fran Schmidt and Jeanne Walter drove to Aurora, NE. On Monday evening they enjoyed a visit with Betty Christensen, Fran's sister-in-law and Jeanne's Aunt. Betty recently celebrated her 95th birthday. On Tuesday Fran and Jeanne attended the funeral of a niece and cousin, Helen Spath Bell ... More ... Anderson Wins $25.00 Playing "Journal Star Trivia"       Roy Anderson is this week's winner in the "Journal Star Trivia" contest. Roy won $25.00 and will join other weekly winners with a 1 in 50 chance to win the Grand Prize of at least $1,000 in cash. "Journal Star Trivia" is a year long contest with weekly winners receiving $25.00 and a 1 in 50 chanc... More ... SAS CLUB       On Tuesday, March 18, 2008, the SAS Club met for lunch at the Hacienda. Following lunch the group went ot the Jefco Inn for an afternoon of pitch. High was won by Polly Kreitman, 2nd high by Suzie Spangler and low was won by Vi Cady. More ... NSAA Announces Winter Academic All-State Award Winners       The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is proud to announce its Winter 2008 Academic All-State Awards. This NSAA program recognizes students who meet the criteria for nomination by their school in the season their activity takes place. More ... Sandoz Society conference to emphasize horticulture       The environment of western Nebraska and how it can be managed to grow a wide variety of plants will be emphasized during the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society's annual conference at Chadron State College this week. Co-sponsored by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the conference will begin Thursday mo... More ... 4-H Clover Challenge Held       Eleven teams of 4-H'ers from the Panhandle completed in the on-line Clover Challenge on Saturday, March 15, 2008. Similar to quiz bowl, the Clover Challenge consists of a series of multiple choice questions based on family finance, health, foods, clothing, and home environment. Clover Challenge te... More ... Zack's Pick of the Week The Bourne Ultimatum: A+ By: Zac Wheeler comment.zac@gmail.com       Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) just wanted to be left alone. Unfortunately that was just not going to happen, and so now he is out to find answers. He doesn't remember who he really is, where he comes from, or how all of this madness started. All he does know is that he is an American trained assassin. More ...