LIBRARY NEWS

The Osceola Public Library’s Book Club will meet on Monday, May 16 at 5:00 to discuss THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE by Neil Gaiman. Join us for charcuterie and a great discussion!

National Day of Prayer Observed in Osceola

National Day of Prayer was held on Thursday, May 5th. St. Paul Lutheran Church was the host in Osceola with a luncheon and speaker. About 35 people attended, which hostess Carolyn Hanson was the largest turnout she could recall. A hymn “It’s Time to Pray” was sang, and then Mrs.

Aspects

Family and friends have been recipients of the distinctive graduation announcements of our Class of 2022, to whom we re-dedicate this column (most of which had been published initially on Thursday, May 21, 1998) Once again, Polk County is engulfed in caps and gowns.

Osceola Has Good Showing at CRC Track

Even a delay of three days plus a cool damp day during the meet couldn’t slow down the Osceola Track Teams as they both had a strong showings. The Boys team made it back to back titles as they scored 137 points, while the girls minus Mae Valish, finished in 4th place with 78.

FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

TEN YEARS AGO May 10, 2012 Deb Berggren retired from teaching Spanish after 31 years, most of them at Polk County schools. She took her students on five trips, one to Costa Rica and the rest to Mexico.

Seniors Rock the House...or Gym

Three seniors rocked the house, or rather the gym last Thursday when they played Nirvana “Smells Like Teen Spirit” at Cross County’s spring concert. Parents in the audience were remembering this classic of 30 years ago from their high school or college days.

Graduating from UNK With Honors

Congratulations to Ross Berggren, who will graduate Summa Cum Laude on May 13th from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelors of science in education, Mathematics 7-12 field endorsement. Also Ross has an inter-scholastic coaching endorsement.

Swedish Dancers Needed

The tradition of having local grade school children learn Swedish dances for the annual Swedish Midsommar Festival is something that is very much enjoyed both Friday and Saturday of the festival. Forms have been sent home with all Kindergarten through sixth graders.

Donelson Reunion

The 103rd Donelson Reunion will be held June 5th, 2022 with social time at 5:30 PM and meal at 6 PM. It will be held at PK’s Revival in Benedict. Reservations are required. Please RSVP to Diana Widga at 402-366-6130 by May 31st. Hope to see you th ere. (4x/5/26)

COUGAR ACTIVITIES

May 12 - TR Districts at Centura 13 - Baccalaureate 7 PM 14 - Graduation 2 PM 14 - JH Track State 16 - Elem.