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Gresham News

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Centennial Board of Education will meet Monday, August 14th, at 8 p.m. Centennial Back to School Night will be Tuesday, August 15th. Centennial first day of classes will be Thursday, August 17th, with early dismissal at 1:30.

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Grace Notes

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell As another school year begins, Lord, we thank you… We thank you for the places in our communities where learning occurs….
Calvary Lutheran Church of Swede Home celebrates 150 years with this banner. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Calvary Lutheran Church of Swede Home celebrates 150 years with this banner. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Calvary Lutheran Swede Home Celebrates 150th

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Calvary Lutheran Church in Swede Home will celebrate 150 years this Sunday with a special worship service. Bishop Johnson will be there with a celebration meal to follow.

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Polk County Veterans Service Update

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
by Kenneth “Doc” Toline, Veteran Service Officer Now hear this! We’re back! On Tuesday, August 1st, 2023, I was appointed to the position of County Veteran’s Service Officer for Polk County.
Covenant Home Clips

Covenant Home Clips

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Covenant Home Clips

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
“Dog Days of Summer” is here! According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Ancient Greeks and Romans believed the “dog days” to be a time of misfortune plagued by drought and unrest as animals and people alike were driven mad by the unbearably hot temperatures.
4th District Public Service Commission Summer Update

4th District Public Service Commission Summer Update

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4th District Public Service Commission Summer Update

Eric Kamler
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER By Public Service Commissioner Eric Kamler As families are preparing the return to school and fall sports practices are beginning, the hard work and great memories of county fairs starting to wrap up, and farmers beginning to see their crops take shape in the field...
The building located near 136th and Center Road, formerly school district 5, aka the Wieseman School, still stands for now. Plans to demolish it are in the works. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The building located near 136th and Center Road, formerly school district 5, aka the Wieseman School, still stands for now. Plans to demolish it are in the works. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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COUNTRY SCHOOL BUILDING SURVIVES

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Unfortunately for the school district number 5 building, it is set to be demolished in the coming weeks. This building opened in 1905 with the Valley’s first school teacher, Mrs. Nellie Benson. Originally there were 47 pupils in the school. At one time Mrs.
Irene Dunning may be the oldest woman in Polk County. Recently she celebrated her 103rd birthday at Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Osceola. Irene graduated from Osceola High School, was a teacher and spent most of her life in Shelby. She commented “well, I’m at a nice place with you nice people, so I’m going to stay around a little while longer”. PCN photo by Craig Pinley.

Irene Dunning may be the oldest woman in Polk County. Recently she celebrated her 103rd birthday at Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Osceola. Irene graduated from Osceola High School, was a teacher and spent most of her life in Shelby. She commented “well, I’m at a nice place with you nice people, so I’m going to stay around a little while longer”. PCN photo by Craig Pinley.

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Dunning Turns 103

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023