by Steve Sturtevant Just west of Wilsonville, Nebraska is a small pioneer cemetery know as the J. O. Stone Cemetery. There are 46 people buried in the Stone Cemetery dating back to 1882. According to Robert Pore, Julius Stone first came to the area with his family in a covered wagon in 1875. He built a sod house and began to break the prairie sod to farm. In 1882 he decided to do something for the growing community and deeded two acres of his homestead to Furnas County for a cemetery that the public could use free of charge. A.A.

Monday, August 22 - Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Bread, Broccoli, Pudding Tuesday, August 23 - Kielbasa and Potatoes, Sauerkraut, Oranges Wednesday, August 24 - Chicken, Potato, Corn, Ice cream Thursday, August 25 - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Pear, Jello Friday, August 26 - Tater Tot Casserole, Garlic Stick, Peaches

by Steve Sturtevant Recently, I visited the grave of Civil War Veteran Samuel Phenice who is buried in the small cemetery at the community of Precept, Nebraska which is south of Beaver City a few miles. According to Eula Brown, who found his story in an early Times Tribune article, he fought in the Civil War and was wounded in the Battle of the Wilderness. Later he was assigned to examine soldiers' passes to Ford's Theatre and was on duty there the evening of April 14, 1865, the night that President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth. Let me quote Phenice in the account of that night.

Available Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only. An equal opportunity provider Contact phone numbers include 991-1064, 991-7331, 655-1922, 991-6911, 999-9418.

Monday, August 22 - Hot Beef Sandwich Tuesday, August 23 - Salmon Beef Wednesday, August 24 - Fried Chicken Thursday, August 25 - Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup Friday, August 26 - Pizza.

Evangelical Free Church Oxford Wes Holen, Pastor 824-3200 Wed. Aug 17 - Life Choice Group 7 pm Sun.

Ag Valley Cooperative had the privilege of partnering with Land O’Lakes and CoBank on giving back to numerous local Fire Departments who assisted with the recent wildfires. General Manager, Jeff Krejdl, stated, “Ag Valley Co-op would like to thank Land O’Lakes and CoBank for the thoughtful donation of relief checks to our local Fire Departments who worked selflessly to control the recent wildfires in our area.

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.

FROG (Fitness Reaching Older Generations) classes are held Tuesday and Fridays in Cambridge at the Congregational Church from 9:30 am – 10:30 am. “No requirements, come and have fun.” Call Marty Teter at 308-697-4299 with any questions..

Myrna Haag All of this last week, the heat was still on. Temps of 100 and upper 90’s have been the norm for too long.