A Memorial Graveside Service and inurnment for Annette L. Chandler will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

May 13, 1927 - July 6, 2022 Valjean Gustafson and her twin sister, Rojane Nash, were born May 13, 1927 in St. Francis, Kansas.

Larry R. Breinig, age 78, of Arapahoe passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at home where he most wanted to be.

Dorothy Esther (Lukens, Babcock) Lamb was born to George Oran and Ella (Hall) Lukens on March 28, 1929, in the family home in Sioux County, Nebraska. She left this life for her eternal home with Jesus on July 5, 2022.

Summertime. For most, this signals thoughts of warm weather and good times with family and friends Sadly, what brings happiness for some can trigger stress and sorrow for others. In the words of a Vietnam War veteran, “The fourth of July was once my favorite holiday with friends and family…but now it is a day I wish never existed.”

If you’re familiar with the cattle industry, you are probably aware that cattle producers are receiving a falling share of the beef dollar. At the start of the pandemic demand for beef was through the roof, forcing consum ers to pay higher prices for steaks and other products. Many family ranchers understandably expected that to lead to a long-overdue profit increase for their operations.

I am an early morning walker on the streets of Cambridge. A couple of weeks ago a large German Shepherd and a Yellow Lab attacked and bit me. This morning as I was walking on the street less than a half block from my home, a Pitbull and a large mixed breed dog chased me aggressively. I am attempting to eliminate these streets from my route, but it is difficult. Particularly when they are so near my home. I have always understood that it is illegal for dogs to be unleashed and running at large. I do not walk on sidewalks to stay further away from people’s property. These animals leave their owner’s yards. I would like to be able to safely walk in my own neighborhood. Please always keep your animals under your control. It is the only safe thing to do.

In Nebraska, we’ve endured more than our fair share of adversity over the past 3+ years. The floods of March 2019 were the most widespread natural disaster in state history. Then, the coronavirus struck our state in March 2020 and continued upending lives throughout 2021. This spring, our state experienced the worst wildfires of the past decade. Meanwhile, families are dealing with the financial pressures of the highest inflation in 40+ years.

On September 30th, Cambridge alumni and University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate Christina Houghtelling Hudson will be inducted into the University of Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame. Known for being an All-American and National Player of the Year for the Huskers’ Volleyball team, Hudson didn’t have dreams of volleyball greatness as a standout athlete at Cambridge.

The Arapahoe-Holbrook School Board held their regular meeting on July 11 with incoming Superintendent Bob Drews, and Elementary Principal Ben Ellis both in attendance. Supt.