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Book Club

The Osceola Public Library’s Book Club meets on Mondays. Here is the rest of the 2023 Reading List! NOVEMBER: Home to Osceola by Alena Mentink DECEMBER: Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
Every year Osceola students have the “pumpkin relocation program” where pumpkins are borrowed from porches and relocated to some location in Osceola. Here are this year’s winning locations, along the highway near the veterinarian and along a bridge. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Every year Osceola students have the “pumpkin relocation program” where pumpkins are borrowed from porches and relocated to some location in Osceola. Here are this year’s winning locations, along the highway near the veterinarian and along a bridge. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Pumpkin Relocation Program

Thanksgiving Boxes

The First United Methodist church of Osceola will once again be preparing Thanksgiving boxes to give to members of our community. Each year the Methodist Christian Women put together a complete Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey, dressing, vegetables, potatoes, rolls, and pie.

Monthly Mobile Pantry

The mobile pantry will be held at the Fairgrounds in Osceola on the THIRD Wednesday of EVERY month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Sponsored by: FoodBank of Lincoln

Operation Christmas Child

Drop-Off Week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov 13-20. For the 7th year, St. Paul Lutheran in Osceola is the official dropoff center for our area. Shoebox gifts provide God’s love in a tangible way, to children throughout the world.

Osceola Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #91 will meet on Thursday, November 16th, at the Osceola Legion Club at 7:00 pm. Lou Kresha is hostess.

Pedicure Clinic

Pedicure clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call the health department at 402-747-2211 to make an appointment.
Bloodless Joints?

Bloodless Joints?

Bloodless Joints?

THE PRAIRIE DOC By K. A. Bartholomew, MD How much blood flows through your joints? Would you be surprised if I told you “None”? That’s right! Inside the joint there is a clear, viscous, slippery fluid that lubricates the joint surface, but no red blood flows inside the joint.
The Gresham Community Club sponsored a Trunk or Treat on Halloween. They had 12 trunks and businesses participate and about 48 kids enjoyed the event. Photos provided by Cindy Avery.

The Gresham Community Club sponsored a Trunk or Treat on Halloween. They had 12 trunks and businesses participate and about 48 kids enjoyed the event. Photos provided by Cindy Avery.

Gresham Trunk or Treat Enjoyed by Many

Make safety a priority this firearm deer season Hunters across Nebraska will hit the field in droves this firearm deer season, which begins Nov. 11. When they do, safety should be top of mind.
Tyler McNaught and Emma Snoberger recieved their American Degrees at the ceremony in Indianapolis, Ind. during the National FFA Convention last week. Five others unable to attend also received this honor: Trevor Carlstrom, Shelby Warnick, Cole Swedenburg, Gordona Howell, and Caleb Swedenburg. Photo provided.

Tyler McNaught and Emma Snoberger recieved their American Degrees at the ceremony in Indianapolis, Ind. during the National FFA Convention last week. Five others unable to attend also received this honor: Trevor Carlstrom, Shelby Warnick, Cole Swedenburg, Gordona Howell, and Caleb Swedenburg. Photo provided.

American Degree Recipients