Polk Library News

The village of Polk wants to thank Ann Garey for her years of service as the Polk Public Librarian. We wish you well in your retirement! Youngsters please watch your mailbox for information about our mystery/spy birthday party that will be held in July.

Polk Senior Center

Don’t forget the birthday party on Friday at 1:30 p.m. You can come play cards, dominos or pool and have refreshments too. Next week begins with the county pool tourney here on Monday at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday is the blood pressure clinic from 9:30-11:30 a.m. with cards in the afternoon.

Ectopic Pregnancy Often Fatal

It’s been a long time since I’ve worked in the ER, but some stories stay with me. One such story belongs to a woman in her early 30s. After a year of trying to conceive, she was finally pregnant. Then she started spotting.

Curbing the Corrosive Inflation

Americans are experiencing pain at the pump and sticker shock at the store. Prices continue to soar. This out-of-control inflation is corrosive to the financial health of America’s families. The failed policies of the Biden-Harris Administration are directly responsible for this runaway inflation.

FROM THE FILES of The Shelby Sun

TEN YEARS AGO June 14, 2012 Richard and Eleanor (Gabel) Eickmeier celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married June 26, 1952 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby.

LIBRARY NEWS

MOVIE MATINEES We will be having Free Children’s Movie Matinees on Tuesdays June 28th, July 5th and July 12th at 10 a.m. Movies are rated PG and will last about one and one-half hours. Free popcorn and bottled water will be served during the movie.

Coffin among innovative advisors

Bob Coffin was listed among 10 financial advisors innovating and expanding in 2022. Coffin is an independent financial advisor affilliated with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. He offers a robust mix of services with state-of-the-art technology.

Family Diner Reopens in Osceola

Andrea’s Family Diner is now located at 425 Hawkeye St., in Osceola, a new location after suffering a complete loss from a fire in March. Andrea is still serving the best chicken in Polk County, along with her lactose free soft serve ice cream that is available in eight flavors.

Commissioners Approve 2023 Mountain Lion Season

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved staff recommendations for 2023 mountain lion season at its June 17 meeting in Lexington. Commissioners approved a mountain lion season in the Pine Ridge similar to 2022, with a maximum harvest of four cats, with a sublimit of two females.

Early Facts And Dates Pertaining To Osceola

In the month of May, 1872, William H. Waters built the first frame store in the town, and also the county, stocking it with general merchandise. The following October, Hon. John Mickey and Hon. William F. Kimmel each built a residence, which were the first to grace the site of the new town.