Cambridge City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 7, 2023. Council Member Nora McGowen was absent from the meeting. A public hearing was held for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit Application for Bee Little Daycare for a daycare center in an “R-1” singlefamily residential district. The Public Hearing was closed after hearing comments from the applicant Amanda Mullen. Mayor David Gunderson then went through the criteria for approving the conditional use permit. A motion was made and seconded to approve the conditional use of daycare at 922 Pacific Street. The conditional use permit was approved.

Cheers to 65 years Members of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrated 65 years of service to the community as they hosted an anniversary celebration at their Thrift Shop on Saturday, August 5th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons took advantage of 65 cent sales on clothing, books, DVD’s and CD’s, purses, bedding, toys, games and assorted housewares. Hourly door prizes of $10 gift certificates to the Thrift Shop were won by Dawn Schroeder, Tim Baca, Rachel Tomasek, Ashley Larsen, Susan Hector, Marj Hueftle, Linda Lampe and Mike Abels. Pat Cox also won a gift certificate for guessing the number of corks in a jar (54 corks). A new Cricket Cake Decorator was won by Cecelia Loganbill.

During the bi-monthly city council meeting on August 7, Terry Klein, chief of the EMS unit, reported that all funds are in to order an ambulance power cot next month. Most recently, Phelps Memorial Health Center provided a grant of $5,600 to purchase the equipment. In a previous meeting, the purchase of an ambulance was approved, but the waiting period for delivery is approximately three years.

The Sunshine Village residents enjoyed their monthly pot luck dinner on Monday with nine present. Good food was enjoyed by all.

Prairie Quilt Guild members Marty Kleppinger and Kathy Beck presented a Quilt Of Honor quilt to Tom Koenig for his service in the US Navy in the 1960’s. Also present was Connie Koenig. The Holdrege Quilt Of Honor Chapter members are honored to recognize US service men and women of all branches.

The banking houses of Curtis will close at noon and remain closed the remainder of the day on August 15th, dedication day of the new agricultural school building. Stockville hosted a baseball tournament.

Clara Heumphreus of Cambridge celebrated her 90th birthday on August 13th. She is shown here on the sofa with family members coming to help her celebrate.

Kim and Joe Helms went to the lake on Saturday and celebrated Meg Hilker’s 13th birthday. Micki Thompson was a visitor of Cindy Bowers over the weekend.

Monday, August 14 - Scalloped Potatoes w/Ham Tuesday, August 15 - Pork Chops Wednesday, August 16 - Fried Chicken Thursday, August 17 - Polish Dogs w/Kraut Friday, August 18 - PIzza.

Monday, August 14 - Spaghetti, Lettuce Salad, Garlic Bread, Fruit Tuesday, August 15 - Ham & Bean, Cornbread, Applesauce, Dessert Wednesday, August 16 - Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Roll, Ice Cream Thursday, August 17 - Shepard’s Pie, Jello/Fruit, Cake Friday, August 18 - Pulled Pork Sandwich, 3 Bean Salad, Fruit, Dessert