Lifestyle

Central City Public Schools recently recognized students of the month for September. Pictured counter clockwise: Central City Elementary School students of the month Hudson Perry and Josie Van Pelt; Middle School students of the month Arlene Herrera and Austin Gilmore; High School Students of the month Derek Pfeifer and Adriana Orozco.

Despite fall officially arriving in September, summer weather often lingers well into the month. On those days when steamy temperatures persist, it’s ideal to have a recipe that is easy to throw together in a matter of minutes.

Mike and Deb Reeves are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary October 14th. Their family would like to honor them with a card shower to celebrate.

At the Good Life Center in Central City you can find all sorts of good food, fun and education. One of those examples of both fun and self improvement is the Good life center exercise class, facilitated by Amanda Votipka, with Power back Rehab company, formally known as Genesis Rehab. Exercise classes are held at the Good Life Center on both Mondays and Thursdays at 9am. For more information on the Good Life Center or the variety of programs they offer in partnership with Midland Area Agency on Aging, give them a call at 308-946-3779. (CourtesyPhoto)

Out on the grass fields, just south of the Central City Pool. Reel Men of Nebraska hosted a special Fishing Pole Casting challenge this past Sunday. The new event to Central City was a welcomed addition to a weekend dedicated to the outdoors enthusiast.

The local River Rats Association enjoys to have fun, but they also love to help clean up areas along the river and give back to the community along the way. Last Wednesday they were able to give back in a big way when they made donations to six organizations. Among those were (left to right, from top) the High Plains Community FFA who received $1,500, Central City Junior Wrestling who received $1,500, the Merrick County Sheriff’s Department who received $250, The Central City Volunteer Fire Department who received $250, Mission 22 who received $1,500 and Mission Heart who received $1,000 from the River Rats Association. In total, $6,000 was given back to the community. The River rats Association is a nonprofit organization set up to help preserve and protect the wildlife and rivers in Central Nebraska. Through mentoring and education we’re trying to keep the river clean and accessible for public use.