Help Paul Johnson celebrate his 90th Birthday on June 3 by showering him with cards. P.O.Box 492 Cambridge, NE 69022.

The family of Vaughn Cross are cordially inviting you to a celebration of his 90th birthday, which is June 6th. The celebration is Saturday, June 5th at Rendezvous Point Senior Center, 425 E. Magnolia St., Pinedale, WY 82941. The family request no gifts. Accommodation reservations may be made at Quality Inn, 1054 W. Pine, Pinedale, WY 82941 (307) 367-8800, Mention Kendall Cross for discount. Please RSVP by text or calling Lenni Cross-Leiting (480) 231-2408.

25 Years Ago May 23, 1996 A large crowd gathered at Southern Valley Sunday afternoon to watch the very first graduation as forty seniors received their diplomas. Chosen by their classmates to speak on behalf of the class were Michelle Blue, Ginny Dietz and Kili Rikli.

110 Years Ago May 25, 1911 Steady strong winds have done considerable damage to crops. Moisture totaling 1.63 inches fell.

10 years ago The Danbury Depot will be open on Sunday, May 29 from 1-4:40 and on Monday, May 30 from 1-4:30 p.m. Miranda Wordekemper of Indianola represented Red Willow County at the Regional 4-H Public Speaking Contest held Saturday, May 21 in North Platte.

10 years ago The American Legion Post 280 is sponsoring Adrian Eggers who will attend the 2011 Cornhusker Boys State. Construction of the Avanti Hair & Tanning Salon in Elwood is beginning to take shape.

10 years ago Members of Cambridge General Store Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce, and store employees, store manager Scott Orcutt cut the ribbon of the store’s grand opening. The Council approved appointed Chris Shoff to replace Marilyn Klinkebiel on the park board.

10 years ago Many people joined forces on Monday evening, May 23 and worked late into the night to work on the splash pad and surrounding shelter area. Concrete was poured around 9 p.m.

NORTH PLATTE - Southern Valley’s Colton Burgeson fired a first round of 96 at the Class D State Golf Tournament at Lake Maloney Golf Course in North Platte Tuesday. Burgeson sat in the middle of the pack with his second round set for Wednesday at the course.

OMAHA - A pair of Hi-Line boys competed at the Class C State Track and Field Meet in Omaha last weekend, running well for the Bulls. Kody Keller posted a time of 11.42 in the 100 prelims, taking 15th place, but missing finals by .18 seconds.