FROM THE FILES of The Gresham Gazette

TEN YEARS AGO July 5, 2012 The ultimate achievement for the Gresham Blackbirds 14 & under team in the Big 10 League Tournament was defeating the undefeated Clarks Storm, during tournament play. They earned second place.

GRESHAM LOCALS

Sunday visitors of Pat Chapman were her daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Gary Schumacher of Lindsey. Our community was saddened by the loss of long-time Gresham resident, Carol Dey, 87 years old. Carol had moved to an assisted living residence in Lincoln just a couple of years ago.

Centennial Public School

Monday, July 11 Board of Education Meeting 8:00 p.m.

Gresham Library

Gresham Library will have summer reading on Saturdays in July from 9 to 11 a.m. Summer reading will include story hour, crafts, guest speakers, science experiments, prizes and more! This is open to all ages of children.

Gresham Presbyterian Church

The Gresham Presbyterian Church will host preaching in the Blackbird Park in Gresham on Sunday July 10th at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Kids Learn All About Fire Safety

Members of the Gresham Fire Department were at the Gresham Library this week to teach kids about fire safety and letting them explore a fire truck and an ambulance. Photo provided