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ELEMENTARY Thur., Apr. 6: Breakfast: Whole grain snack’n waffles, pineapple.

In recent home visits and speaking engagements in District 34, folks have asked, “Why the logjam in this year’s session?” So, let’s look at some basics of how the Legislature runs (or doesn’t).

This past Sunday, Dr. Steven Wees joined the Merrick Arts Council for a special presentation at the Performing Arts Center. Aside from being an accomplished doctor in Rheumatology, he is also the son of Holocaust survivor Elizabeth Bodek Wees. For the past 6 years, he has been traveling the country, telling her story and educating people about the Holocaust.

Linda Jensen is beginning her semi-retirement after working for the city after 40 years moving to a part-time position. Having served the city of Central City for so long, she has become invaluable in her knowledge and innovation that has improved the City Hall office.

Last week Nebraska’s capital city was once again taken over by the iconic blue jackets of Nebraska FFA members. It wasn’t hard to notice that big things were happening during the 95th Nebraska State FFA Convention and big things were also happening for the Central City High School FFA Chapter who found plenty of success in Lincoln.

The BPOE (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) from Grand Island Lodge 604 delivered shoes and socks to Central City Elementary School to be used for students in transition. The items were paid for with a Beacon Grant received from Grand Lodge. (Left to right) Counselor Laken Parde and student Owen Ferris were all smiles as they accepted the donation from State President Jane Berggren.

Emily Soll joined the 4-H UNL Extension as an Extension Educator earlier this year and since then, she has been hard at work educating the area youth and connecting with the local farmers of Merrick and Hamilton County and looking for more ways to help the community.

Greg Keller, owner of Keller Farm, and Randy Zmek, field sales agronomist with Central Valley Ag Coop, both of Monroe, were honored March 9 as 4R Advocates by The Fertilizer Institute (TFI). They were recognized for their commitment to implementing fertilizer management practices that incorporate the principles of 4R Nutrient Stewardship and have demonstrated economic and environmental benefits.