FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH- 212 Randolph Ave., Holbrook, NE Pastor Dale Whitson Church Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m..

10 years ago Gary Thompson has decided to spend his retirement keeping busy maintaining a vineyard in Arapahoe. “Old Cellar Vineyard” appropriately named for a fruit cellar found on the property.

RIVER VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH - Nathan Goshert, Pastor; 1201 Elm St., Arapahoe, Ph. 962-7730.

Howard Johnson was born and raised in Cambridge, graduating in 1964. Betty Missing Johnson was born and raised in Arapahoe, graduating in 1967. They both attended McCook Junior College. They dated for 4 years before marrying on May 11, 1969. They have 2 children - son Shawn Johnson, who works for the Maschhoffs and lives in Cambridge, and daughter Shelley Johnson who lives in Holbrook and owns HoJo’s Hideaway in Holbrook. And most importantly, a granddaughter Mileeya Johnson Monter, who is 14 years old and lives in Holbrook and goes to school in Cambridge. Howard and Betty have farmed and ranched their entire married life. They are 4th generation and Mileeya will be the 5th. They both have pursued other interests, but the farm life is their top priority. Howard takes pride in raising the best beef, with HoJo’s serving it in their restaurant. They take an active interest in HoJo’s, in every aspect of the business, from maintenance to bookkeeping to catering to serving customers. In fact, Howard was recently made the head dishwasher! They began the Sunday buffet in 2006 and met, and made, many new friends and enjoyed the old friends.

The American Legion Auxiliary thanks those who volunteered to help with the pancake feed. A special thanks to the younger generations - Abby Andrews, Megan tenBensel, the Fegley family, and Brodie and Braxton Mitchell. Also thank you to the Cambridge School secretaries for their help.

25 Years Ago June 20, 1996 The new gazebo on the Beaver City square is progressing nicely. Carl DeVries volunteered to be the foreman of the project and Dr.

10 years ago Pictured are Raymond Kelley, Ardie Berry, Shirley Wishon, Brent Wegher, Randall J. Raile and Kacey L.

Imagine flying fabric of many colors, and patterns, the giggles of youth and chattering sewing machines. This is what memories are made of. Tuesday, June 15th at this year’s 4-H sewing Camp at the Ag Center. Youth from Harlan and Furnas counties were instructed by Elaine Redfern and a multitude of skilled volunteers in completing two projects eligible for fair. In the morning, Mrs. Redfern and the skilled volunteers from both Harlan and Furnas Counties helped youth create beautiful stripe pillows. During lunch, a modeling workshop was given by Extension Assistant Marcy DeJonge with the expertise of Furnas County 4-H model, Haiden Garey who shared her experiences that she has learned throughout her 4-H modeling career. In the afternoon, the group constructed sleep pants. The Extension Office wishes to express the upmost appreciation and thanks to the Alma Public Schools and Cambridge Public Schools for the use of their sewing machines. And we know we couldn’t pull of such an event without the volunteers that graciously give of their time, skills and also equipment. These communities in Harlan and Furnas counties are truly great.

10 years ago Noreen Colby and family won the Supermarket Sweepstakes at the Duck Dive and captured over $380 in groceries from Cambridge Supermarket. Strong winds overturned this grain cart owned by Trevor Kubik northwest of Cambridge Sunday night.

Come to Holbrook for four days of joy! This small town with a big heart will put on their annual Holbrook Days from Thursday, June 24th to Sunday, June 27th. The beat starts on Thursday, June 26th with Bingo from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Twenty five hours later, the Holbrook Firemen & Holbrook Day Committee Hamburger Feed will start at 5:00 p.m. and last until 7:00 p.m. in the Holbrook Community Building. At 6:00 p.m, Prairie Pizza Bingo will kick off at HoJo's, and from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. the Parade will line up on Randolph Street, and the Parade will follow at 7:30 p.m. on Main Street. HoJo's will host Karaoke from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.