An Irish Prayer And More For St. Paddy's Day

Good morning, here we are talking about the middle of March, seems unreal.

Maybe at least in part because of the lingering snow. I am seeing some green grass and spots of green in the fields, so yeah!!

Speaking of green, Happy St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, tomorrow, Friday.

Last week in my reminder of the upcoming commissioners meeting I had the right day but the wrong date and was told about it. So just to be sure, I’ll say it again: St. Paddy’s Day is this Friday, March 17th!

In celebration of that day, the Leid Public Library in Scottsbluff will host a Lucky Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt for Teens. Grades between 6-12 are invited. The hunt will be from 6-8 p.m., and there is a “pot of Gold” hidden....somewhere! For more information please call 630-6290.

Did you hear/read about the mountain lion sighting in Gering recently? Pretty big size cat was caught on camera just strolling through a person’s yard. Be careful with your pets, not to mention yourself, and Leprechauns.

You can still register for Gering girls softball. Registration will be held 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 20th at Hotel 21, 2606 10th Street, or online at geringgirlssoftball.com.

The Midwest Theater will show the movie “Linoleum” March 17th and 18th at 7:30 p.m. and at 1:30 p.m. on the 19th.This is about a fellow who has a satellite land in his back yard and sees a rocket ship in his future. I am not aware of the rating. Also at the Midwest on the 18th at 1:30 p.m., “A Night of Opera” will be performed by local artists, I do believe.

Here at home we have students off to State Speech on Friday the 17th, and All State Band in Kearney on Saturday the 18th. Sunday at 3 p.m. there will be a 4-H club meeting at the school. Senior students will be missing in the hallways at least on the 21st. I am assuming for a day or two before that or after. I am not sure, no more information was available, so be assured they are gone, but legally and we are not supposed to know more than that.

Have safe travel and good luck to all of you.

Also on the 21st, the next Banner County Commissioners meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Board of Equalization meeting.

I will end this with an Irish prayer: “ If God sends you down a stormy path, may He give you strong shoes.”

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