BRAN Stops in Shelby

Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) stopped in Shelby on Friday, June 10. About 350 riders make the trek starting in Alliance on June 5th and ending in Wahoo on June 11th to cover approximately 400 miles. This trip takes a week, and they ride an average of 60 miles a day.

Photos from BRAN in Shelby

Entertainment was provided throughout the afternoon and evening. Performing here was Danielle Waite, a local talent. Photo by Beth Sparrow. Another option for the bikers was a massage. This biker took advantage of a relaxing massage given by a local masseuse. Photo by Beth Sparrow.

Unique Ways to Celebrate Summer Holidays

(StatePoint) Summer holidays often revolve around being together, but whether your family and friends are near or far, there are plenty of fun and unique ways to celebrate these holidays in-person or virtually.

“Cat’s in the Cradle” Father’s Day

The haunting refrains of Harry Chapin’s song “Cat’s in the Cradle,” like “planes to catch and bills to pay … when you coming home, dad?” started to play in my mind recently. A Fortune 500 company recruiter asked to join me in my office after a day of on-campus interviewing.

FROM THE FILES of The Gresham Gazette

TEN YEARS AGO June 14, 2012 Eight farm families were honored for 125 years of continuous ownership of their family farm.

Gresham Library

Gresham Library will have summer reading on Saturdays in June and July. Summer reading will include story hour, crafts, guest speakers, science experiments, prizes and more! This is open to all ages of children.

GRESHAM LOCALS

The Gresham community was saddened by the loss of longtime Gresham resident, Polly (Cain) Coon, who passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at the age of 56 years. Polly graduated from Gresham High School in 1983, the last class to graduate from GHS.

Polk’s July 1st Celebration

Polk will have a celebration on July 1st filled with food, fun and fireworks. Bounce houses for kids from 5:30-9 p.m. Water games at 6 p.m. Food served from 6-8:30 p.m. with a free will donation. Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair. A fundraiser for fireworks will be a raffle.

Polk Senior Center

Stromsburg won the county pitch trophy last Monday afternoon. This Tuesday is Flag Day; be sure to display your flag proudly. Long may it wave! There is card playing on Tuesday and dominoes on Wednesday afternoons in our center. Come and join us for laughter, fun, coffee and companionship.

Polk Library News

From the fishing hole he caught Peter, Benchly and Herman Melville. He had quite the catch! The Polk Public Library hosted “Splash of Magic” by magician Jeff Quinn on June 8th. His magic show was attended by 20 youngster and 10 “oldsters”. He kept everyone in stitches during his entire program.