The following 4-H members earned the following awards: Grayson Schwarz, Junior Plant Science; Cierra Lindsey, Senior Plant Science; and Emylee Barthelme, Junior Visual Arts. See these and more on Page A6 of this week's edition!

Nathan Baird, Lillian Carlson, Lucinae Carlson, and Cierra Lindsey receive their awards for Intermediate Foods and Nutrition.

Brenda Beth hands bowls of chili to one of many attendees of the Blue Mound Christmas event held last Saturday. Beth’s husband, Blue Mound Mayor Russell Beth, stands at the ready in the kitchen.

The Mayor’s Christmas Tree provides a holiday feel to Blue Mound.

Marri Krupco announces winners with Pastor Ben Bielenberg’s help during the toy giveaway on Saturday in Blue Mound.

Children wait patiently for the drawing of the toys and other prizes at the Blue Moon during Saturday’s festivities in Blue Mound.

Attendees await the serving of the Merchants Dinner at the Blue Mound Christmas festivities Saturday, Nov. 30.

Jayhawk Elementary hosts their Veterans Day program on the afternoon of Nov. 11.

Veterans at the JLHS Veterans Day program stand to be honored.

Second grade students at Pleasanton Elementary perform ‘You’re a Grand Ole Flag’ during the Veterans Day ceremony at Pleasanton High School on Monday, Nov. 11.