FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

TEN YEARS AGO July 19, 2012 July 19, 2012 Jill (Hanson) Craig was ordained by the Evangelical Covenant Church in Irving, California as a pastor. She is the daughter of Herb and Sue Hanson and graduated with the Stromsburg class of 1998.

Stangl Family Performed Sunday on Square

The Stangl Family performed Sunday night on the Stromsburg Square. Nearly 50 people were in attendence for the concert. The event was sponsored by Stromsburg Baptist Church. Polk County News photo by Beth Sparrow.

C. G. Johnson Reunion

The Carl Gustaf Johnson reunion will be held in Buckley Park on Saturday, August 6th with a potluck lunch starting at 12:30 p.m. The Sandin branch will be the serving committee.

Koinzan Receives Award

Dennis Koinzan, former football coach at Hay Springs, Stromsburg and Cross County, was honored Sunday night in Lincoln at the 54th Annual Nebraska Coaches Association Awards Banquet held at the Old Train Station Great Hall.

Covenant Home Clips

How blessed we have been this week to be able to be outside every morning! We have enjoyed doing many of our morning activities outside before the heat became too much. The nursing staff and CNA’s have been helpful in transporting residents in and out.

Pedicure Clinic

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

Platte River State Park 40th Anniversary

Platte River State Park’s 40th anniversary celebration is August 13. Platte River State Park near Louisville will celebrate its 40th anniversary Aug. 13 with a daylong event for the entire family.

Dementia Support Group will not meet

Dementia support group will not meet in July and August. The next meeting will be September 19th.

Senate Internships

Every fall, spring, and summer, my office provides some outstanding college students with the opportunity to intern in Washington, D.C. or at one of our state offices. These internships give students the chance to learn more about public policy, our system of government, and constituent service.

CAPITOL VIEW

A demolition permit has been issued for a 100-year-old Lincoln house that once belonged to a retail giant in the Capital City. A preservationist has come out of retirement to lead the fight against plans to tear down an historic elevator at the Neligh Mills in north central Nebraska.