CAMBRIDGE CHURCH NEWS

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St. Paul's Lutheran Church, LCMS 719 Park Ave, Cambridge, 308.697.3725 Paster Dan Wiese Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.; Adult Bible Study and Children's Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Newly Created Housing Rehab Program Announced

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The Cambridge Economic Development Board announced the approval of a new housing rehab program available in Cambridge in an effort to improve mid-price housing options for rent or sale. The home must be located within the Cambridge 69022 city limits and must be a nonowner occupied single-family dwelling within the R1 zoning area.

American Legion Auxiliary holds February meeting

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On February 10, 2022, Unit 199 of the American Legion Auxiliary met in regular session in the Community Building at 2:00 p.m. with 6 members and one guest present. After Presentation of the Colors, Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble President Witte called the meeting to order. She introduced our guest District 9 President Peggy Kennedy. Each member present introduced herself to Mrs. Kennedy. The Secretary read the minutes of the January meeting. Mary Lou made a motion to accept the minutes; Cathy Schievelbein seconded it. The motion passed.

Cambridge TeamMates

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Cambridge TeamMates held a Mentor Appreciation Night on Feb 11 and every mentor received a new t-shirt to thank them for “Being There” for our kids. A Dessert Raffle was also held and many winners enjoyed tasty snacks during the games and afterards. Cambridge TeamMates currently have 47 matches who meet on a weekly basis during the school year to each lunch, talk, play games and just have fun. We always have kids waiting for a mentor to volunteer and would encourage anyone interested in joining TeamMates to check out our website at www.teammates.org.
Cambridge TeamMates

Mad Science returns to Oxford Library

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The Oxford Public Library will be hosting the Mad Science Program put on by the Nebraska Extension in Harlan and Furnas Counties. The program will be Tuesday afternoons from March 29 to April 19 for those in second grade and older.

Bake sale raises $1200

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After a break due to Covid, the Wednesday Club in Oxford resumed their annual Valentines Day Bake sale this last Monday, February 14 at the Village Mercantile. After some months of planning the ladies brought in tables full of home baked goods to sell. They raised a total of $1200 which will go toward the cost of replacing the slide at the Oxford Swimming Pool. Organizers were very thankful to all who helped make the event a huge success, including those contributing baked goods and those who came to buy.
Bake sale raises $1200

Golden Generation receives grant

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The Golden Generation Center in Oxford was the recipient of a $2000 grant from Cornhusker Toyota. The senior center received one of six grants awarded by Cornhusker Toyota in partnership with Toyota. Those awarded grants are chosen due to their service to their communities and how they impact them. Previously funds have gone to organizations such as Project Hunger, women's shelters and softball teams. Pictured is Rick Alexander of Cornhusker Toyota, Golden Generation Director Heather Linden and Golden Generation board member Nate Stineman.
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