Chicken sandwich on a donut? Only at the Nebraska State Fair

Whether you like things sweet or savory — or both at the same time — the Nebraska State Fair will have the food to keep your taste buds happy. Several familiar vendors will bring new taste sensations that let you know you’re definitely at the State Fair.

Meeting Students’ Needs

Lisa Shoup of Stromsburg has been taking in school supplies through donations and purchases for six years, then she redistributes them to anyone who needs them. She started seeing this need in the community and surrounding area, and felt the Holy Spirit prompting her to address this need.

FFA Field Day coming Aug. 24

POLK — Orthman Research Farm FFA Field Day is right around the corner. Learn from Agronomic Professionals at FFA Field Day in Polk at the Orthman Research Farm on Aug. 24 from 10 a.n. to 2 p.m.

High Plains Community

Teacher Professional Development Elem. Back to School Night 5:30 p.m. in Clarks JH/HS Back to School Night 6:30 p.m. in Polk Tues. Aug. 16 Teacher Work Day Wed. Aug. 17 First day of school, 1:30 dismissal

GRESHAM LOCALS

Gerry and Pam George received the Heritage Farm Award for 150 years of land ownership by the same family on Friday evening at the York County Fair. Gerry and Pam are the fifth generation of the Liedtke family to own this quarter of ground located five miles west and one mile north of Gresham.

Polk Senior Center

POLK — Stop by the Polk Senior Center today (and every Thursday) for art class at 9:30 a.m. and dominoes at 12:30 p.m. Be sure to come by on Friday for the Outdoor Flea Market, which opens at 8 a.m. Monday get in line for Line Dancing from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Get Ready for ‘Captain Bree’

POLK — This year’s oneact production, “Captain Bree, Scourge of the Sea,” is a comedy that will shiver your timbers! This production will be entertaining, fast-paced, and full of laughs.