Yep, We Have Mud & That Ole Groundhog, But We Will Carry On

Good morning ! With sky high snow drifts in many areas and thankfully some melting snow and ice we have ... mud.

Yep, we do.

However I would rather have mud than drought, so I am trying to remember that. We just need to be careful and not get stuck or slide into the ditch, I know of several who have those issues just getting out of their yards.

Well, the ole groundhog has predicted six more weeks of winter and that doesn’t surprise me, how about you? Through it all we will carry on.

On Saturday night, February 11th, the Golden Halo Foundation will host ‘ Casino Night’ at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Scottsbluff. Tickets are on sale at the Riverstone Bank or at the door. No money is won from gambling and all proceeds will go to the Golden Halo Foundation, which gives medical assistance, in the form of grants, to families of children with medical conditions which require specialized care.

Earlier in the day from 10 a.m -to 3 p.m. the Panhandle Humane Society will be at the Uptown Mall receiving donations, “Smooches for Pooches.” Donations do not need to be monetary.

The Winters Farmer Market continues in Gering at the Legacy of the Plains Museum, Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The movie at the Midwest Theater this weekend is “The Whale.” Showing on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m., this one is rated R and is not about a fish, but a two legged English teacher trying to reconnect with his daughter.

Here at home we have lots of basketball, wrestling and speech at the school house.

Today, February 9th, the junior high boys will be in a basketball tournament in South Platte (MAC) which will continue on Saturday the 11th.

Saturday the 10th and Saturday the 11th the high school wrestling team will be competing in District matches at Sutherland and the high school boys basketball team will be at Guernsey, game time at 4 p.m.

On Saturday the 11th, the Speech team will compete in Gordon. There will be more basketball on Monday the 13th., 4 p.m., as the junior high boys will play vs. Sioux County. This game will be followed by a game with the high school boys vs, Sioux County, both games here at home.

Meanwhile, the high school girls basketball team will be playing in the Sub Districts both on the 13th & 14th. Good luck and safe travel to all of you.

Monday the 13th at 7 p.m. will be the regular school board meeting – and on Tuesday it’s Valentine’s Day!! The PK-5th grades will celebrate with a party, which will begin at 2:45 p.m.

Speaking of Valentine’s Day, the Midwest Theater will host the musical group Sail On that evening beginning at 8. This group is based out of Nashville, Tennessee and gives concerts all over the country with their theme “America’s Band” The Beach Boys. Personally I could use some sand and surf about now.

There will be a baby shower for Laura Bagley at the Harrisburg Community Church on Saturday, February 11th at 1:30 p.m. and the potluck and annual meeting that was cancelled and rescheduled for this Sunday, February 12th. will follow after morning services, and everyone is invited to attend all events.

The Ignite Youth Group was able to meet last Wednesday and will each Wednesday, weather permitting, at 6 p.m. The next Commissioners meeting will be on February 21st at 5:30 p.m.

Well, have a great week and take care until next time. Barb Cross at 436-7152.