Gresham News

Centennial first day of classes will be Thursday, August 17th, with early dismissal at 1:30. Presbyterian Session and Trustees will meet Sunday, August 20th, following worship services. Monthly Fireman’s meeting will be Monday, August 21st, at 7:30 p.m.

Fees Increase at State Parks

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved fee increases for its state park entry permits at its meeting Aug. 4 in Valentine. The fee for the annual permit for Nebraska-licensed vehicles will increase from $30 to $35 and a temporary (daily) permit from $6 to $7 beginning Jan. 1, 2024.

Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics to monitor blood pressure will be held on each Tuesday of the month.

Grace Notes

In 1988, author Robert Fulgham wrote a collection of essays he namedAll I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. That volume quickly earned a spot on The New York Times bestseller list, where it remained for almost two years. When I first heard about the book, I was intrigued by the title.

Covenant Home Clips

As August continues, the weather is having its ups and downs. One day it feels like fall, the next it is back to the “Good Ol’ Summertime.” So, we at Midwest Covenant Home, just go with the flow!

Things of the Past

There are some things in life that last a long time. Smartphones and computers have been around for a while now. However, other products aren’t so fortunate. First, I’ll be talking about several items that once had use but are now considered obsolete.

Nebraska National Guard Members Have Gone to Texas

CAPITOL VIEW In May, 10 Nebraska State Patrol troopers went to Texas for two weeks to help with drone surveillance of the border with Mexico. Recently, 60 Nebraska National Guard members went to Texas for a month for a similar assignment. Is this a Nebraska problem?

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 402-7472211 to make an appointment. August 16 - 1:00 -3:30 p.m.

Birthday Card Shower

The family of Welcome (Willits) Alt request a card shower in honor of her 100th birthday. Welcome was born on August 22, 1923 to Clyde and Ollie Willits. Welcome and Delmar Alt were married in Shelby on October 14, 1947. They were blessed with four girls who were born in St.

CALVARY LUTHERAN CELEBRATES

Calvary Lutheran Church gathered on Sunday to celebrate 150 years as their date of organization was mid-August 1873. Approximately 132 people attended the service and meal which followed.