The family of Jackie Synowski is so blessed to have friends, neighbors, and family members who were there for us at this time of loss. Our thanks for all of the calls, visits, food, flowers, plants, decorative ornaments, Masses, and memorials. We thank you for all the kind deeds of love and concern for the loss of our dear Mom, grandma, friend, family member, and co-worker.

Karrie Sestak, O.D., of St. Paul, was among 133 students recently awarded the Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. Sestak graduated summa cum laude and was named a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, an honor awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. She also earned the Johnson & Johnson/ American Optometric Foundation Award of Excellence in Contact Lens Patient Care, which comes with a $500 monetary award and plaque, for outstanding clinical care in contact lens.

The American Legion family met on June 20th at the Legion. Present at the meeting were six Legion, two sons, and seven auxiliary members.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Steenson, Tiffani, and Isaac of Rochester Hills, Michigan; and Gail Seaton and Luanne Steenson Mobley of Omaha were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Steenson, having come to attend the Wolbach Days activities and rodeo.

The regular meeting of the Wolbach Fire Department and Rescue Squad will be held next Monday, July 3rd, at 7:30 p.m., at the fire hall. All emergency personnel are encouraged to attend..

The monthly foot clinic will be held on Wednesday, July 5th at the Wolbach Community Center. The hours will be from 1:00 p.m.

As of Sunday evening, the South Loup River was flowing 232 cfs, down from 265 cfs last week. The Middle Loup River by St. Paul was at 1,320 cfs, down from 1,400 cfs last Sunday. The lightning bugs/fireflies are out. I look forward to them every year.