Teens for Christ Connection based out of Phillipsburg, Kansas served on a Disaster Relief mission trip May 31st to June 11th. In October of 2021, the TFC Staff prayed about locations for mission trips and was led to take a disaster relief trip, specifying the location would be within a day’s drive from the office in Phillipsburg. They never dreamed God would lead them to their own back yard of Paradise, KS where in December 100 mph. winds and horrific wildfires destroyed some 400,000 acres and hundreds of cattle. The team of 22 adults and teens served several ranchers by removing about 8 miles of burned barbwire fence and built a 30X36 shop for the Rathbun family who lost everything. Turns out the ministry has a connection with this family. Jim’s daughter-in-law, who passed away about 15 years ago, was a TFC Alumni and had gone on mission trips with them when she was a teenager! The group visited her grave and prayed for the family while they were there.

The Oxford Fire Departmen will be hosting their annual July 4th Pork in the Park. As of print all activities are moving forward including the fireworks show.

610 Central St. Oxford Sat.

Crowds flocked to Holbrook this past weekend the annual Holbrook Days celebration, which was themed “Our Heroes Don’t Wear Capes.” The celebration included River Rat Volleyball, a parade and youth livestock exhibitions among other activities. More photos can be found on Page 4.

Elwood Unit #290 was honored to win the award for Most Outstanding Unit for the Department of Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary. Maria Atterberry, Unit #290 President, accepted the award in Columbus, NE. District 9 President, Peggy Kennedy of Culbertson, nominated the Elwood Unit.

As Nebraska’s fiscal year is about to end on June 30, 2022, perhaps now is an opportune time for local fire districts and fire departments to consider applying for state funds to aid in the purchase of fire protection and emergency response equipment.

Boys 3-4 - 1st-Gage Mashek, 2nd Emmett Swisher, 3rd Jerry Sayer Boys 5-6 - 1st Jase Sayer, 2nd Lane Nickell, 3rd August Alexander Girls 5-6 - 1st Mary McGowen, 2nd Paisyn Towsen, Keller Ruf Girls 3-4 - 1st-Anniston Kulwicki, 2nd Kylie Ruf, 3rd Finnlea Nielsen Girls 7-8 - 1st Claire Nickerson, 2nd Millie Alexander, 3rd Callie Albers Boys 7-8 - 1st Harrison Helms, 2nd Cyrus Galarneau, 3rd Braxton Burton.

The fire chief expressed frustration that more needs to be done to support rural departments across the state. “The big cities have new trucks where the smaller fire departments cannot afford to keep new rigs. We just don’t have enough tax dollars.”

FARNAM- With a 2022 Polaris Ranger as the main prize, First State Bank and Community Bank, in partnership with the Farnam Economic Development Corporation, are sponsoring a raffle to honor, thank and support local volunteer fire departments.

BEAVER CITY– The planning commission met with Mike Kelley, the owner of the Furnas County Lodging (formerly Furnas County Inn), prior to the June 20 city council meeting to discuss proposed motel stairwell changes. Jim Cave, planning commission chair, shared the proposed plans with the city council and the council approved the changes.