The Syracuse School Board voted unanimously to approve Taher as the school’s food service management company and approved a five-year contract as presented during its regular meeting on April 17. Rates for preschool remained the same at $100 per month for the 2023-2024 school year.
A new national survey found that trees are something nearly all Americans can agree on. The survey, commissioned by the Arbor Day Foundation, found that 94% of Americans say trees are good for the planet. “We expected people would feel positively about trees, but these results showcase so much more than that. This poll tells us that during this incredibly divisive time in our nation, trees can be something that unifies us all as Americans and that’s a reason to celebrate,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “We’re gratified to know that Americans from all backgrounds see trees as we do: a solution to the world’s most pressing problems.”
The Avoca Town Hall and Community Improvement meeting was held at the Town Hall on Friday, April 7, at 8:30 a.m. President Arlin Michel presided at the meeting attended by Linda Brockhoff, Nadine Kreifels, Carlene Ostrander, and Jim and Joan Meyer.
Syracuse FFA held their year-end banquet on Monday, April 17. The program included recognizing students receiving awards at district and state competitions as well as awarding FFA Degrees, installing 2023-2024 officers and a “Retirement of Jackets” ceremony.
Syracuse brought home high scores at the District Music Contest held in Auburn on April 21, 2023. Following are the scores for the band solos and small ensembles: Percussion ensemble – II; Abbie Hansen flute – I; Brenna Sayer trumpet – I; Jeremy Bohaty trumpet – I; Brass quartet – I; Snare duet – I; Noah McKenzie snare – I; and Jace Stinson snare – I.
First Monday: Syracuse Chamber of Commerce member meeting, Syracuse Library, 496 5th St., noon. (402) 269-3242.
Peru State College and the Peru State College Foundation will celebrate Project ROAR with three groundbreakings tomorrow (Saturday, April 29). A ceremonial groundbreaking took place in March which included officials from the Nebraska State College System and the Board of Trustees.
4-28, Arbor Day 4-29, Library Open 9 – 11 a.m. 5-3, Yoga in the gym 6 p.m.
Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes the importance of learning to cope with stress and finding healthy ways to deal with situations in our lives that cause stress, which can go a long way to helping Nebraskans live healthy, productive, and positive lives.
with Kirt Manion Nebraska healed old wounds at its annual spring game. In the lead up to 2023 and a new era of Husker football, the timing could not be better.