The annual VFW Auxiliary #3511 sponsored Patriotic Art competition of entries by students under NCHS art instructor Roxanne Fish was judged Monday on April first. There were nine entries that were completed with the necessary essay, which explained the intent of the artist. Judges were Cindy Starkey, Sandy Smith, Clarabelle Davis and Karma Gaukel under the guidance of the project chairman, Phyllis Hahn. Certificates and checks for those winning first, second and third places will be presented at the annual Awards Day in May. First place was awarded to Riley Shaw, second place went to Allison Williams and third place winner was Taylor Gaukel.

On Thursday, April 4, Robyn Heth and Carol Geisinger traveled to Burns, Wyoming to attend the annual spring concert presented by the lower grades in the Elementary School there. Of special interest to them was participation by Robyn’s granddaughter, and Carol’s great-granddaughter, Bella Rae Muir. The eight-year-old is the daughter of Rebecca and Travis Muir.

Members of American Legion Ferdinand Brandstetter Post #1 and Auxiliary Unit #1 of Van Tassell attended the District #2 meeting held on Saturday, April 6, in the Post Home of the Legion in Douglas. Commander Dale Miller was accompanied by Ed Tirado and Larry Hales. During the meeting, they extended an invitation to come to the Post’s Centennial celebration being held on June 29 at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds. The ladies attending the District meeting included President Phyllis Hahn, Treasurer Linda Helm, and Secretary Shirlee Lambert. A delicious Potato Bar was served at lunchtime.