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Donations for the food pantry were rewarded with a grab and go breakfast during a Nov. 9 event at the branch office of Burrows Tracts Real Estate and OMG Home Loans in Syracuse.

The Otoe County Democrats reached out to first responders in Otoe County in November with trays of cookies to thank them for all they do to keep us safe. They visited the following Fire and Rescue Units – Burr, Douglas, Nebraska City, Palmyra, Syracuse, Unadilla and Dunbar.

A frosty winter day is a great time to stay indoors and enjoy a good book, a warm fire in the fireplace and a hot cup of cocoa. But for gardeners, winter is also time to dream and plan next summer’s gardens. Soon gardeners will be looking through mail-order catalogues, making up their 2023 plant and seed orders. But for Nebraska Extension Master Gardener volunteers, winter is also a time to gather new knowledge, meet new friends and prepare for a fun season of volunteering.

Syracuse’s 5th Street turns into a winter wonderland on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for Tannenbaum. The annual celebration whose theme this year is “There’s Snow Place Like Home” will feature two hours of fun for all ages.

Asking Google “how-to freeze turkey” this holiday season? Katie Workman, the creator behind The Mom 100, created a guide to prepping your extra turkey for the freezer. Use it over the holidays or any time of year when turkey is on the menu and leftovers are on the todo list. Best way to store leftover turkey First, when possible, slice the meat from the bone, and use the bones to make stock. This will allow you to pack your leftover turkey more compactly and reduce the amount of air inside the container. If you want to freeze leftover whole turkey pieces, see below.

Governor-elect Jim Pillen attended an informational meeting at the Kimmel Ag Expo on the Otoe County Fairgrounds on Thursday, Nov. 17. The meeting was hosted by NioCorp and provided background on the company’s upcoming rare earth mine project near Elk Creek. Pillen said that he’s “overwhelmed and humbled” by his election as governor, and he promised to be Nebraska’s “Chief Bragging Officer” along with his other gubernatorial duties. Pillen will take office on Jan. 12, 2023.