Fruit trees in the home orchard often set abundant crops if spring pollination conditions are good and most home gardeners do not thin fruit trees enough or at all. Only 10% of peach flowers are needed for full crop set and peaches are particularly prone to branch breakage under heavy crop load.
The University of Nebraska Food Processing Center is offering a one-day Recipe to Reality seminar on Saturday, Aug. 20, for all individuals interested in exploring the idea of starting a food manufacturing business.
After a COVID induced hyatus the biennial “Watershed of Wonders” day camp was back this year and for the first time, was held at Duck Creek Recreation Area! Seventy, ten to twelve year olds from all across the Nemaha Natural Resources District (NNRD) participated in archery, fisheries education, fishing, boat safety, a boat ride, the amazing water race, water rockets, and a hayrack ride.
Carolyn Kastens will be turning 80 years young on July 1! Her family is showering her with a card shower. Cards can be sent to 2345 K Road, Syracuse, NE 68446.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released Nebraska’s May employment data on Friday, June 17. Nebraska’s employment set another record high of 1,042,762. This is the 11th straight month of record employment in the state. Additionally, Nebraska’s unemployment rate remains the lowest in the nation, and in state history, at 1.9 percent.
The University of Nebraska, Omaha, has released its spring 2022 chancellor's and dean's lists. Each semester, students seeking their first bachelor's degree who meet or exceed specific grade point average thresholds are selected for inclusion on the chancellor's list and/or dean's list at UNO as recognition of their outstanding academic performance.
Emily Marie Hauschild was born March 15, 2022, to Ross and Kelly Hauschild of Syracuse. Emily was born at Methodist Women’s Hospital in Omaha, March 15, 2022.
Ray and Lila Kuhlenengel Ray will celebrate his 90th birthday on June 19th and Lila will celebrate her birthday on June 26th. Please send your cards to 1265 Thorne St., Syracuse, NE 68446.
The Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca High School Band and Choir traveled to Orlando, Fla., from May 24-27. The group started the trip with a visit to Cocoa Beach and then an evening dinner at Medieval Times.
On June 6, Governor Pete Ricketts announced Nebraska’s participation in the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families. Nebraska is one of 35 states taking part in the initiative from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be the lead agencies on the program. The two-year initiative will identify gaps in care and drive enhancements to the state’s mental health services.