(Lincoln) July 15, 2022 – Vikram Menon of Omaha has been elected the 82nd Governor of Cornhusker Boys’ State. 209 high school juniors from across Nebraska participated in the 82nd Session of The American Legion Cornhusker Boys’ State, June 5 - 11 at the University of Nebraska Lincoln downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths with a better understanding of how a city, county, and state governments operate.

BARTLEY – The village council held their regular meeting on July 12. No official action was taken but the council discussed purchasing a truck that was budgeted for before the fiscal year ends on September 30.

Not the best of news for my column this week. Last Friday, I got a frantic text from our grandson, Tim Seberger. That’s a son to our daughter Cindy. He asked for prayers for his youngest, Augustine, 18 months old. He had been rushed to the hospital choking and non-responsive. After heroic efforts, his heart started beating on its own, but he remained non-responsive. Scans and tests were done, with the final one being done Sunday morning. We all prayed so hard for a miracle but it wasn’t to be. Now there will be multiple miracles as other parents are getting the lifesaving organ needed for their child’s survival. At the time of this writing, recipients have been found for his heart and liver. Funeral services are set for Friday.

Oxford - The Village of Oxford Board of Trustees approved a rental agreement for $610 per month with Tri-Valley Health for the physical therapy space at Northwest Village Center. The rent includes utilities. The utilities cost the village about $1300 per month for the spaces rented in the building plus their insurance cost. Chairman Clint McQuiston said there is no way for the Village to reclaim all of that money with the rental but feels it is a service to the community. Jessica Fisher of Tri Valley said that the rent sounded reasonable. She had commented that they want to be here and part of the community. She told the board she is still working with the state for licensing and will keep them informed on her progress.

Congressman Adrian Smith will be in Beaver City Community Building, Wednesday, August 3rd at 9am. Come join him for coffee, rolls and conversation If you have specific issues you would like addressed, contact Meredith Williams at (308) 962-6832..

Southern Valley: 8 and under boys 25 Butterfly – Gideon Aerni, 3rd, 0:36.11 25 Backstroke – Gideon Aernie, 6th, 0:30.64 25 Breaststroke – Gideon Aernie, 2nd, 0:36.80 10 and under boys 25 Backstroke – Dyson Hamilton, 7th, 0:25.40; Gage Herout, 8th, 0:27.33 25 Short Free – Dyson Hamilton, 8th, 0:20.91; Gage Herout, 9th, 0:21.29 10 and under girls 100 Long Free – Addilyn Aerni, 12th, 1:58.41 10 and under relay 100 Medley – SV A, D, G, H, 3rd, 1:50.37 100 Free – SV A, D, G, H, 2nd, 1:31.45 12 and under boys 50 Backstroke – Wyatt Rice, 3rd, 0:44.55 100 Individual Medley – Wyatt Rice, 6th, 1:55.86 12 and under girls 50 Backtroke – Riley Aerni, 4th, 0:45.04 14 and under boys 50 Backstroke – Jacob Rice, 4th, 0:47. 47 50 Breaststroke – Jacob Rice, 5th, 0:47.46 18 and under boys 50 Breaststroke – Chase Hamilton, 4th, 0:42.88 100 IM – Chase Hamilton, 3rd, 1:27.18 18 and under girls 50 Backstroke – Keira Wasenius, 11th, 0:48.26 50 Breaststroke – Keira Wasenius, 6th, 0:50.63 100 IM – Keira Wasenius, 5th, 1:39.72 18 and under relay 100 Medley – K, C, J, W, 4th, 1:14.61 100 Free – K, C, J, W, 4th, 1:05.73 30 and over girls 25 Butterfly – Mandy Rogers, 2nd, 0:18.92 50 Free – Mandy Rogers, 2nd, 0:37.57 25 Breaststroke – Lilian Herout, 1st, 0:20.17 50 IM – Mandy Rogers, 1st, 0:46.88 OPEN 100 Medley Relay – M,L,K,R, 2nd, 1:20.02 100 Free Relay – M,L,K,R, 2nd, 1:12.74 Arapahoe 8 and under boys 25 Butterfly – Aven Taylor, 2nd, 0:33.67 25 Backstroke – Aven Taylor, 5th, 0:30.36 25 Short Free – Aven Taylor, 6th, 0:24.

Monday, July 25 - Meatloaf Tuesday, July 26 - Ham Wednesday, July 27 - Fried Chicken Thursday, July 28 - Spaghetti & Meatballs Friday, July 29 - Cook’s Choice.

Monday, July 25 - Hamburgers, French Fries, Salad, Fruit Tuesday, July 26 - PIzza, Salad, Cinnamon Twist Wednesday, July 27 - Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Vegetable, Ice cream Thursday, July 28 - Pancakes, Sausage, Egg Scramble, Fruit Friday, July 29 - Sub Sandwich, Chips, Pickle, Dessert.

On July 14, members of Cambridge American Legion Auxiliary and American Legion gathered to hear reports of our Girls and Boys State representatives from Cambridge and Arapahoe High Schools. Photo: Brody Mitchell, Cambridge, Leah Odell, Edison, and Jordan Cross, Cambridge.

The Cambridge Lions welcomed two new members to their club recently. Troy and Chance Westadt are shown with their sponsor, Ross Ebbers, and Lions District Governor John Rundel. Lions is the world’s largest service organization with over 1.4 million members. Locally, our club supports many community projects and activities – and has some fun along the way. We welcome everyone to come join us as we try to make Cambridge the best community it can be! Contact Lisa Dutt at 697-3585 to find out more about becoming a Lion!