FROM THE FILES of The Gresham Gazette

TEN YEARS AGO April 26, 2012 The Q125 Committee and members of the community planted and dedicated a 10-foot red oak tree. The tree was planted on the grounds of the Gresham Community Club. The planting was also done in conjunction with Arbor Day and Gresham’s 125th anniversary celebration.

CENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES

Thursday April 28 TR (JH) at Fillmore Central 2:00 p.m. GO Centennial Meet at Sandy Meadows 4:00 p.m. Friday April 29 Early Dismissal 1:30 p.m. GO at Crete Invite 9:00 a.m. Saturday April 30 FFA Plant Sale TR SNC at Fairbury 10:00 a.m.

Four Corners Health Department

National Public Health Week was April 4-10th. This year’s theme was “Public Health is Where You Are.” This theme highlights the fact that health is a part of every person in every community. Everyone can make a difference in how to be healthier, not just as individuals, but also as a community.

GRESHAM LOCALS

Saturday overnight guests of Gerry and Pam George were their grandchildren Kendyl and Mason George of Ceresco. High winds and dry conditions have become a norm for our area. Much needed rain would be welcome and also a help for the wildfires plaguing Nebraska.

Keep Roads Safe: Use These Tips to Stop Driving Distracted

( StatePoint) Driving fatalities in the United States are at the highest point since 2008, yet new research reveals that many are unaware of the enhanced risk and are actively making choices that increase the danger on our roads.

Auditions for The Yorkshire Playhouse Children’s Theatre 2022 Production of Peter Pan

I would like to invite your child to auditions for the summer 2022 Yorkshire Playhouse Children’s Theatre production of J.M. Berry’s Peter Pan. J.M.

CAPITOL VIEW

The 2022 Legislature Is Done, So What? Commentary by J.L. Schmidt It’s over. The 2022 Nebraska Legislature, perhaps the least independent body of lawmakers in years, has given the term-limited Governor most everything he wanted.

Congratulations!

For all the work you do… We thank you! Lunch for Two Tonya Bannister Tonya Bannister is the winner of Lunch for Two at any Polk County restaurant. Tonya is employed by High Plains Public Schools. Congratulations Tonya! Floral Bouquet Dawn Anderson Dawn Anderson is the winner of a floral bouquet.

What Are Those Black Circles with White Dots on Highway 81?

About every mile or so along highway 81, you may have noticed these black circles with white dots in them. No, they are not space laser bull’s-eyes, satellite imaging, alien space craft landing zones or urban crop circles.

What’s going on in Ag?

The prices of synthetic fertilizers have increased significantly over the last year, leaving growers and even homeowners facing the decision of finding alternative sources of nutrients. One great option is the use of manure or compost from a local farm or from your own operation.