GRESHAM LOCALS

The community was saddened by the sudden loss of life-long Gresham resident Dale Rhodes on Thursday, April 21st, 2022. Dale graduated from Gresham High School in 1983, the last class to graduate from Gresham High School.

CENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES

Wednesday May 4 HS Quiz Bowl at Seward Civic Center 9 a.m. Thursday May 5 GO SNC at Sandy Creek 9 a.m. TR at Fillmore Central 2 p.m. Friday May 6 Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m. ACT Registration Deadline TR (JH) SNC at Thayer Central 10 a.m. Athletic Banquet 6 p.m.

SOFTBALL

Online registration for 2022 Gresham oftball is now available on their Facebook page. Anyone with questions can contact Chris Ziegler at 402-362-8638 or Joe Dey at 402-366-4772.

STORM ACTIVITIES

May 5 - TR at Sutton 6 - GO at York 7 - Youth Track at Central City 9 - GO CRC at Friend 9 - Girls on the Run 9 - School Board 11 - Graduation Practice 12 - TR Districts at Osceola 12 - Elem.

Polk Senior Center

Well, we wanted relief from the arid weather and voila--it came! I do hope the icy spheres missed your house and yard. Plus it was cold enough to snow and sure ‘nuff it DID! (I’m all weathered out now.) Stromsburg took the pitch trophy home last Monday. Congratulations ladies!

History of Mother’s Day

This is the time we honor mothers around the nation. Mothers are special people that keep the house running, mostly raise the children, and sometimes have another job outside the home.

Game and Parks Seeks Seasonal Workers

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is hiring immediately for seasonal jobs at its state park areas, including the Venture Park region of the Platte River. Openings are for a variety of positions across the state. All experience levels are welcome. The Venture Parks are Eugene T.

Cards of Thanks

A big “thank you” to Steve and Shirley Lindquist for their initial response to Allen Larson’s fall and then to our Stromsburg EMT for their prompt and professional care in transporting him to the hospital. We are really blessed to have such a great EMT squad!

Be Protective of Teenage Workers This Summer

It’s summertime when many municipalities and governmental agencies hire teenagers to do everything from mowing to trimming trees to picking up trash. It’s a win/win situation for the towns that can acquaint young citizens with the operations of a government entity.

The Times They Are A-Changin’

Commentary by J.L.