Lindsay (Dick) Leahy released her first book, “Take It All Apart: How to Love, Lead and Work with Intention,” on Oct. 24. The book features practices that she teaches through her business, the Restoration Project.

October building permits

Sofija Marjanovic is an exchange student from Austria currently attending Aurora High School. She will be graduating with the senior class during winter graduation ceremonies.

Aurora teachers Tim Elge (left) and Brenda Klawonn were both honored by the Aurora American Legion Post 42 Monday during a Veteran’s Day program for their efforts in the Heroes and Huskies project.

Caleb Arnett

Four Giltner veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor during Giltner Public Schools’ Veterans Day program. The quilts were presented by the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild, the Grand Island Quilt of Valor group. Veterans who received their quilt of valor includes, front from left: Allen Miller, Brian Miller, Kevin Miller, Kenneth Paul Colburn. The veterans were drapped with their quilts by Allen’s wife Kay, Janie Murphy, Darci Higgins Williamson and Kenneth’s wife Ann respectively during the ceremony.

Students from Giltner High School gathered together to celebrate and honor veterans during the school’s annual Veteran’s Day program Monday afternoon. First, fifth and sixth graders stand tall as they say the Pledge of Allegiance.

Marine Maj. Brian Bresnahan delivers remarks at the Hampton School Veterans Day program on Monday.