Cambridge TeamMates leadership attended the TeamMates Annual Conference in Lincoln on July 27-28 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of TeamMates in Nebraska. Representatives from 180+ chapters across 5 states attended the conference to learn, celebrate, and share ideas across their own communities. Cambridge TeamMates are looking for new mentors and have kids waiting for you to volunteer. You can learn more and apply online to be a mentor at www.teammates.org. Cambridge was represented at the Conference by Lisa Dutt, Cindy Borland, Georgia Dutt, and Chris Pritchard, who are shown in the photo with TeamMates co-founder, Coach Tom Osborne.

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 29, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $67 million in competitive loans through the new Heirs’ Property Relending Program (HPRP), which aims to help agricultural producers and landowners resolve heirs’ land ownership and succession issues. Intermediary lenders - cooperatives, credit unions, and nonprofit organizations – can apply for loans up to $5 million at 1 percent interest once the Farm Service Agency (FSA) opens the twomonth signup window in late August.

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department encourages all youth aged 16 to 23 to get their Meningitis B (MenB) vaccination. Meningitis is a life-threatening illness that is caused by bacteria that infect the blood, brain, or spinal cord. It is easily spread in crowded settings such as college dormitories, locker rooms, or kissing an infected person. You can catch meningitis from a person who looks healthy. There are two types of Meningococcal vaccine that protect against several strains of this disease: Meningitis ACWY and Meningitis B. “If your child hasn’t gotten their MenACWY and MenB shots previously, ask their doctor or nurse about getting these shots now,” states Melissa Propp, RN, Public Health Nurse. “Meningococcal disease is rare but does occur in the United States, most frequently in college settings.” Symptoms of meningitis most commonly are fever, headache, and stiff neck, similar to flu-like symptoms. Some people may also have nausea, vomiting, confusion, or sensitivity to light.

August already? How can that be?? Didn’t we just turn to the June calendar a couple of weeks ago? And now it’s just a few days until school starts. First day at Southwest is set for August 12.

(OMAHA, Neb.) - At Ease USA (AEU), an organization that provides services and treatment for those impacted by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), has expanded its network of preferred providers to better serve veterans, active military, reservists, family members and others who need assistance. In addition to Omaha and Lincoln, on-site AEU-supported services are now available in Grand Island, Kearney and North Platte.

INDIANOLA - The Indianola City Council met Monday to discuss preparations for the upcoming Old Settlers celebration as well as recreation needs for formulating the budget and convening the Health Board.

BEAVER CITY – The regular City Council meeting was held on August 2, 2021, with Mayor Leighton Schmidt presiding. Four council members (Quinn Barnas, Kevin Harper, Russell Rickert, and Becky Robinson) were present, and Roger Powell and Chris Joppa were absent.

Joyce Ann Hilker, age 89, of Arapahoe, Nebraska, formerly of Cambridge, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center, Arapahoe, Nebraska. She was born on May 20, 1932 on a farm north of Arapahoe, Nebraska to Emil and Emma (Hilker) Stagemeyer.

The Rev. Steven Wayne Mues, 73, was born on July 27, 1948, in McCook, NE, grew up with his sister Beth on a farm just east of Arapahoe, NE, and died at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN on July 29, 2021. He graduated from Arapahoe High School, McCook Community College, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a BA Cum Laude. In 1973 he graduated from the Episcopal Divinity School in Philadelphia, PA, with a Master of Divinity degree Cum Honoribus and received the Faculty Award for academic excellence. In 1994 Steve completed his formal education receiving a Doctor of Ministry degree with honor from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.

Pat was born in Cambridge, Nebraska on September 25, 1931. At birth she was adopted by George and Ella Minnick. She grew up on the family farm until her parents moved them into town so Pat could attend the local junior high and high school. While at Cambridge High, Pat sang in the glee club. She also played trumpet in the school band. Pat graduated from high school in 1949. At home, while her father George played the fiddle, Pat accompanied him on the piano.