KEARNEY - The Cambridge and Hi-Line cross country teams sent individuals to compete at the Class D State Cross Country Meet in Kearney Friday with each athlete representing their school well. Cambridge finished 13th place as a team, led by sophomore Brenna Deterding, who finished 29th with a time of 22:06, and freshman Rachel Harris, who took 39th place with a time of 22:32.

10 years ago Jessica Jording and Ryan Gardner were chosen by the Arapahoe High School student body as 2011 Homecoming Queen and King. Amy Watson, a breast cancer survivor, kept a positive attitude during her fight with the disease.

10 years ago Laboratory Director Jim Jackson, Tri Valley Medical Foundation Board Members, Judy Jackson, Jacci Morgan, Cathy Kubik, Mary Kay Sexton, Tri Valley Health CEO, Roger Steinkruger, Betty Jorgensen, Tri Valley Medical Foundation Executive Director Beth Siegfried, Meredith Williams, Tri Valley Health System Chairman of the Board Randy Heitmann, and Marty Teter. Cambridge Cub Scout Pack 150 had the honor of raising the American flag before Thursday’s home football game against Sutherland.

10 years ago Harlan Gydesen was presented a plaque during halftime at the Elwood vs Southwest football game on Thursday. The plaque was in recognition for being a bus driver for Elwood School for 30 years.

10 years ago Pam Gaston, 4-H Council member, presented Outstanding 4-H Member awards to Bret Neel and Hailey Esch for their willingness to help younger 4-H members and their services to the 4-H program. Tyler Esch was recognized for her Outstanding 4-H Alumni member for her assistance with the Little Rascals.

100 Years Ago October 27, 1921 The high school enjoyed a debate by Miss Burns Debating Class. The question, “Resolved, that capital punishment should be abolished.” The affirmation was upheld by Margaret Mackprang, Ira Greer and George Hellner.

25 Years Ago October 24 , 1996 Issue Not Available. 50 Years Ago October 28, 1971 Beaver City’s Centennial will be the big news in 1972 and plans are being formulated by 19 members of the Centennial Committee.

4-H Achievement Night is a special event held each year to honor 4-H’ers, club leaders, and volunteers for all the hard work they have put forth toward their projects and the Furnas County 4-H program over the past year. This year, over 70 4-H’ers and family members attended Achievement Night held at the Ella Missing Center in Arapahoe on Sunday, October 17th hosted by the Arapahoe Baby Beef 4-H Club.

First Christian Church, 501 Calvert Ave., Elwood, 308-785-2669 Sundays-Fellowship and Coffee 10:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran – Missouri Synod Elwood ourredeemerelwood.com Friday, October 29: 9:00 a.m.-Exercise Group.

If you would like to join us please call the Center by 9:30 am. The Center is delighted with folks coming to share in the noon meal. Beginning Oct. 1, 2021 we are offering folks the opportunity to have a carry out meal if they so desire. Please call for reservations by 9:30 a.m