Times Just Keeps Flying And I Don't Get It

Well, here we go again. This is the final week of January 2020. Time just keeps on flying and I don't get it. I am not having that much fun.

On top of that, it has felt more like spring and I would bet that winter is not even close to being over.

I did buy some seed starter stuff the other day. So far it is just sitting there. I have an order ready for the seed catalog too.

I feel the need for new beginnings, fresh starts. Maybe that is the way the New Year hits most people, and I am just a little bit slow!

Most of you either know of, or know Tim Nolting. Well, if you have never heard him read poetry now here is your chance.

TONIGHT, Thursday January 30, he will be part of a program at the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the documentary " Lives of Cows and Cowboys" will be presented followed by a panel discussion with a beef genetics specialist and a range forage specialist.

Mr. Nolting is on the panel  of three and will read some cowboy poetry. There will be a period of questions and answers, and this event is Free and open to the public.

On  Friday, January 31, the Church of Christ located at 1919 Avenue N in Scottsbluff will offer a Free soup supper beginning at 5:30 p.m., and everyone is invited.

If you do your farm or ranch books on the computer and could use a little help, there will be a Quick Books basic course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 1. This will be out at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff.

The winter farmers market will also be going on that day at 1400 E 20th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. I believe they have locally grown honey as one of many products on hand.

February 4, which is on a Tuesday, radio station 960 AM or 100.3 FM will air a Radio Forum titled "The Opioid Crisis in Rural America" Probably worth your time. 

Leid Library in Scottsbluff will open its doors to anyone who is interested in attending a Digital Citizenship class on Thursday, February This will be a 2 hour class and will be full of information on how to utilize the internet for social information and also offer information on some of the technology that is out there.

This is just a head's up ... The annual Farm & Ranch Expo will be on the weekend of February 7 & 8. This is at the fairgrounds in Mitchell if any of you do not know that and will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Harrisburg

Happenings

Okay, here in the Burg we have congratulations going out to Don and Dina Cashler on the arrival of their third grandchild, Elinor Jayne Yazdgerdi. Miss Ellie is welcomed by Mom and Dad and big brother Jerren and big sister Isabella. She was born Thursday, January weighing 7 lb. 10 oz. and was 20.4 inches long.

Banner County School has been having a four day school week this year with an optional day on Fridays that is is called Enrichment Fridays. Some pretty cool stuff happens on those days and most of the student body attends each week.

All students will be disappointed this coming Friday, January 31, because that day is designated as a make-up snow day. Regular school will be in session. 

Next day, it will all be better as the high school wrestlers head to Mitchell and make it back home in time for the Winter Formal scheduled to begin at 8 that evening.

The boys junior high basketball team has been keeping busy and on Wednesday, February 4, they will head to Scottsbluff for games beginning at 3:30 p.m. and then follow up with home games the next day here at home vs. Creek valley.

Also on Thursday, February 5, there will be District CDE in Gordon beginning at 9 a.m. Carreer Development Education, I think. 

Good luck to each of you and safe travel.

Happy Birthday this week to: Brody and Timmy Burkman, Ryan G. Olsen, Kaitlin Knaub, Delores Jerred, Sue Talkington and Marvin Thompson.

Well, that is all for now. Have a great week and take care until next time.

Barb Cross is at 436-7152.