Harvey McHarry Honored with Quilt of Valor

Harvey McHarry, a 100-year-old veteran of World War II was surprised by a quilt of valor on Tuesday at the Polk Senior Center. Harvey enlisted in the air force in 1942 and served until 1946.

Flamingos Return to High Plains Community

CLARKS — A flock of pink flamingos has migrated to the High Plains community. High Plains Elementary is having a little fun with their FUNdraiser as pink flamingos are making the rounds and taking up residence in area yards.

Senior Center

Fall has arrived and October is a busy month at the center. We’ve been having a great turn out for our “Healthier You” exercise group led by Sue Daley and Avis Blase. This meets every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 AM. All are welcome. October 31: County pool at 1:30 PM at Polk.

Polk Senior Center

Upcoming events: October 28, Birthday party at 1:30 October 31 Special dinner, reservations were required. Do you need help with Medicare Part D? Do you want to change your Medicare prescription drug plan?

Birthday Card Shower

The family of Rose Anderson would like to honor Rose’s 95th birthday on November 2nd with a Card Shower. Cards may be sent to Rose at 12947 E. Road, Clarks, NE 68628. Rose was married to Reuben and they raised two sons, Dennis (Jeanie) of Polk and Larry (Debra) of Marquette.

Immunization Clinics Nov. 9, 21

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday, November 9th from 3:30 to 5:30 and Monday, November 21st from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.

Mountain Lion Lottery Application Period

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept lottery applications for mountain lion permits November 7 – December 14, 2022, for the 2023 hunting season. Permits are available only to Nebraska residents, who may have one permit per calendar year.

Polk Senior Center News

Fall has arrived and October is a busy month at the center. We’ve been having a great turn out for our “Healthier You” exercise group led by Sue Daley and Avis Blase. This meets every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 AM. All are welcome. October 31: County pool at 1:30 PM at Polk.

Mental Illness Awareness

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the month of October, we take time for mental illness awareness. A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling or mood.