10 years ago At 1:30 p.m. will be presentation on the POW Camp at Indianola, put on by the woman who organized and led a recent survey of the POW Camp grounds north of Indianola.

10 years ago Champion Hog Market honors went to exhibitor Cheyenne Wilken at the Gosper County Fair. Abby Scholz showed champion Market Steer and Champion Overall Market Animal.

10 years ago Furnas/Harlan Partnership Marcia Crowe replaced director Kim Winter as of July 1st. On Wednesday, August 1st, Lois Butler, CAP of Mid-Nebraska Head Start, presented Dale Whitson with the book “A Good Man Rediscovering My Father, Sargent Shriver” written by Mark Shriver.

30 Years Ago August 6, 1992 Applications are being accepted to fill the District One Furnas County Commissioner position. The vacancy was created by the death of Tom Lewis of Wilsonville. Deadline is August 10.

100 Years Ago August 17, 1922 The Blue Valley mercantile house is fast going up. The bricklaying has already reached the top of the ground. More than 15 men are employed in the construction. The company expects to occupy the building in about eight weeks.

A memorial service and celebration of life for Randal R. Emmons will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hilltop Event Center in Oxford, Nebraska with Mr. David Hunt officiating. The family requests casual attire.

James W. Cox, age 81, passed away May 29, 2022 in Seward, Nebraska.

ARAPAHOE – The Arapahoe Holbrook School Board held their first meeting for the 2022-2023 school year on Monday, August 8, 2022; the same day that teachers officially reported to work. The Finance Committee met prior to the regular meeting. Most of the discussion and action items were centered around issues pertinent to the beginning of the school year.

The family of Max Tomlin give heartfelt thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers, stories, cards, food and gifts in memory that have been shared with us. We appreciate you all so much. Reba Tomlin Pam and Jim Miller Sandy and Larry Cornett Becky and Von Johnson Diane and Steve Ourada Bob Tomlin Judy and David Garcia Mike and Jamie Tomlin Donna Liggett And families

Corvin Stark will be turning 85 on August 23rd. Please wish him a Happy Birthday by sending cards to him at PO Box 94, Holbrook, NE 68948.