June 19: Rev. James Garfield, Central City-monty Vonasek, Betty Erickon.

ELWOOD – During the regular school board meeting on June 13, the school board discussed updating playground equipment to made it more inclusive for those with disabilities. Skyler Roemmich, Physical Therapist, made a presentation to the board as the Playground Committee Chair. The board requested some modifications to the proposal and will take action after reviewing the updated bids.

During the week of June 13, 2022, the ESU #11 Staff Development Department provided intensive training for teachers within the service unit area. This training was designed to help teachers gain information on the impact that Social Emotional Learning has on academic learning. This course was taught by master teacher, Karmen Scharff-Sears, counselor at Kearney Public Schools. Teachers from the following districts participated in the class: Holdrege, Alma, Axtell, Arapahoe, Elwood, and McCook.

The Gosper County Senior Center held a program for kids of all ages featuring a Balloon Artist. The program was sponsored by the Elwood Public Library. The balloon artist, 14 year old Ethan Boogs entertained those attending. Ethan learned how to make balloon animals on his own from books he got at his local library. Ethan gave his program at 14 other library’s that week before coming to Elwood on Thursday, June 16th. He made the usual animals as well as an octopus, flamingo and turtle watch. Assisting Ethan were his mom, dad and sister who kept busy making balloon dogs to send home with the kids that didn’t receive his special balloons.

The Gosper County Senior Center is in full swing and has coffee drinkers in at 8:30, pool-players in the midmorning, exercise machines that are in motion, a puzzle on the table, domino game to get started after lunch and of course great noon dinners for you to enjoy with friendly neighbors. The staff will continue to make your visit here, either while participating in the activities or eating our noon meal, as positive and enjoyable as can be. Thanks for your support.

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.

Week June 27 – July 1 Monday – hamburger stroganoff, beets, mallow fruit salad, pears, and wheat bread. Tuesday – fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, blueberry salad, carrots/onions, birthday cake.

Cambridge City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 20, 2022. Jeff Ommert was absent from the meeting. Many guests were present including Brad Williams, Howard Kester, Jason Cobb, Sam Jaeger, Mark Harpst, and Jay Sayer.

Membership Awards given to Julie Corder - 70 years (Absent) Donna Liggett 60 Years, and Charla Mehaffie - 50 Years. Jo Lewis, Membership Chairman presented the awards..