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November 4: Nebraska Winter Weather Awareness Day

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The National Weather Service (NWS) encourages everyone to be “Weather-Ready” as this winter season begins. Review your winter weather preparedness plans so we can become a “Weather-Ready” nation.
Denise Hoyt’s Busy Bees Preschool held Halloween parties last Thursday, Oct. 28. The younger class is pictured l-r: Addi Mundorf, Brystol Call, Harper Myers, Jaxson Barnes, Kinley Crisp. Denise Hoyt

Denise Hoyt’s Busy Bees Preschool held Halloween parties last Thursday, Oct. 28. The younger class is pictured l-r: Addi Mundorf, Brystol Call, Harper Myers, Jaxson Barnes, Kinley Crisp. Denise Hoyt

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Halloween at Busy Bees Preschool

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
   

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Historical presentation in Thedford Nov. 10

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The rich and diverse history and heritage of the state of Nebraska as told through its often secluded historical monuments and markers is the subject of a Thomas County Historical Society presentation for Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Volunteers before the feast, l-r: Marla Sonnefelt, Deb Daly, Mary Lou Harding, Cruz Sack, Christine Sack, Donna Reynolds, Wanda Simonson, Connie Broweleit. Terri Licking

Volunteers before the feast, l-r: Marla Sonnefelt, Deb Daly, Mary Lou Harding, Cruz Sack, Christine Sack, Donna Reynolds, Wanda Simonson, Connie Broweleit. Terri Licking

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The few feeds the multitudes in Seneca

Terri Licking
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The little unincorporated village of Seneca sits on the line between central and mountain time zones. It is on the western edge of Thomas County, which is central time, and just west, one enters Hooker County and mountain time zone.
The Central Sandhills Area Extension Board met on Oct. 11 at the Hondo Lanes bowling alley in Mullen. Extension Board members Amy Goodrich of Blaine County and Ryan Ridenour of Hooker County were presented plaques honoring them for their 6 years of service as board members. courtesy photos

The Central Sandhills Area Extension Board met on Oct. 11 at the Hondo Lanes bowling alley in Mullen. Extension Board members Amy Goodrich of Blaine County and Ryan Ridenour of Hooker County were presented plaques honoring them for their 6 years of service as board members. courtesy photos

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Notes from your CSA Extension Office

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Thedford – Here are a few updates from your Nebraska Extension office serving Blaine, Thomas, Hooker and Grant counties. 4-H Enrollment - 4-H enrollment will look a little different this year. Nebraska Extension 4-H has begun the transition to a new 4-H Online server, 4-H Online 2.0.
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Happy Halloween! How does your favorite candy stack up?

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
According to candystore. com, Nebraska’s favorite Halloween candy is Sour Patch Kids, #2 is Salt Water Taffy and #3 is Twix. Nationwide favorites: 1. Reese’s Cups 2. Skittles 3. M&M’s 4. Starburst 5. Hot Tamales 6. Sour Patch Kids 7. Hershey Kisses 8. Snickers 9. Tootsie Pops 10.

Strong communities are rooted in individual actions

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The true spirit of hard work and helping others is demonstrated on a daily basis in rural communities. However, those attributes weren’t developed overnight, and need to be nurtured for a strong sense of community to continue. Individual actions for the greater good can start with each of us.

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Sandhills Calendar

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 7:00 Hooker County Historical Society, Old Hotel TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 7:00 Mullen Volunteer Firemen business meeting, Firehall MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 7:45 a.m.

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Church Calendar

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:00 a.m. Confessions, 10:30 a.m. Mass. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Adult and Children Sunday School classes - 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m., 2nd Sunday - 12:00 Fellowship Dinner - open to the community. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Jr. High and Sr.
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