Holbrook hosted a Dedication ceremony of the Veterans Memorial ceremony on Saturday. Kathy Cobb of Holbrook, who co-founded the project, gave a speech during the ceremony.

The Arapahoe American Legion #96 held a lunch at the park following the service at the cemetery. Several people attended the fundraiser with proceeds going to various Veterans and youth events. Larry VonLoh and Howard Davis kept a list of all those attending.

The ceremony was held to remember military personnel who died serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Charles Roy Bonham American Legion Post 28 Beaver City performed a threevolley salute and fired a cannon. Pastor Joel Rathbun from First United Methodist Church gave the message.

The Terry Sayer family and Kathy Cobb were instrumental in making the Veterans Memorial a reality for Holbrook. Several people came out for the dedication on Saturday at the Holbrook park. The Sayer family placed a wreath at the memorial (top right) The speaker (left) gave credit to Kathy for helping him through tough times with her letters to the troops, including himself, while he served in the military.

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Oxford Graduates and guests bought 155 tickets to attend an alumni banquet on Saturday, May 17. After the meal a short meeting was held. Alumni voted to reinstate a $500 Oxford High School Alumni scholarship.

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BEAVER CITY - Angel Joppa, a lifelong resident of Beaver City, was named Talent and Glamour Queen as well as first-runner up Diamond Girl during the “Our State Diamond Miss” pageant that was held June 20-21 in Haviland, Kansas.

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Cambridge Rotary Club 2023 Scholarship Recipients are: Brodie Mitchell, Cambridge High School, Plans to attend University of Kearney Major: Biological Health Sciences – Pre-Med. Kaden Day, Southwest High School, Plans to attend Nebraska College of Technical Ag – Curtis, Major: Diversified Ag Leigha O’Dell,Arapahoe High School, Plans to attend Wayne State College, Major: Early Childhood Development.