VFW Post Auxiliary 5547 meeting minutes
The VFW Auxiliary Post 5547 of Syracuse met on Tuesday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. with six members in attendance.
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Securing our southern border
Recently, Senator Fischer and I returned from an oversight visit of the southern border. We heard directly from Border Patrol personnel about the challenges they currently face and the lack of support they’ve received from the Biden administration. This disorder caused by the president’s inaction has made every state, including Nebraska, a border state.
Achieving educational freedom
Elementary and secondary education has earned a spotlight nationwide, especially after schools went online during the pandemic. The unique setting provided parents a firsthand look at what goes on inside classrooms.
Shamrock Shuffle raises funds for Project Playground
On Saturday, March 25, Project Playground hosted the Shamrock Shuffle. A one-mile fun run was available to youth participants while adults could run or walk a 5k both of which concluded at Williams Park.
Important People
Last week, Omaha Westside Superintendent Mike Lucas had a conversation leaked online by “Accuracy in Media,” a government accountability group. In it, Dr. Lucas bragged that his district had some of the “most important” people in the state. These “important people” could be fed talking points by the school district to lobby the legislature to kill bills the Omaha-based school district didn’t like.
Spring, Spring Wherefore Art Thou?
with Phyllis Buell I don’t know about you but personally I think it has been a very long winter. Oh, yes, we haven’t had the several feet of snow some places in our country have had and cold spells haven’t lasted too many days in a row, but .
Syracuse discusses DTR fund availability for local businesses
The City of Syracuse hosted an open house on the availability of funds for the Syracuse Downtown Revitalization (DTR) project on Thursday, March 23, at the Syracuse Library. Over 25 individuals representing downtown businesses attended. Representatives from SENDD (Southeast Nebraska Development District) and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development were also in attendance to provide an overview of the application process, timeline and eligible improvements.
UNL spring commencement is May 19-20
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s spring commencement is May 19 and 20. The graduate and professional degree ceremony will be at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, 1600 Court St., at 3 p.m.
Music from Around the World Live at Morton-James April 6
Speaker David Marsh will present a program Music from Around the World on Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. at Morton-James Public Library Kimmel Gallery, 923 1st Corso.
70th Anniversary
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan and Belva Kirchhoff would like to invite you to participate in a card shower honoring the couple’s 70th anniversary. The anniversary is April 7, 2023. Cards may be sent to