Wednesday, April 10 - Toddler storytime at 10 a.m.
Thursday, April 11 - Preschool storytime at 10 a.m. and Spring Craft Time from 4-7 p.m.
Friday, April 12 - A sweet treat for all patrons checking out books this day.
Saturday, April 13 - Puzzle it out from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by drop in.
The Multicultural Union and Grassroots Leadership are hosting a Multicultural Fair on Sunday, April 14 from 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. The event will feature food from around the world, music and performances, games and cultural prizes.
The Rose Refinery, formerly known as Wilber Massage, is evolving by introducing new services focused on holistic wellness including two sauna options. The benefits include boosting metabolism, supporting detoxification, improving heart health, repairing muscles faster, stress-relief and relaxation, rejuvenating skin, improving sleep quality and strengthening immunity. Every sauna session can be customized for personal relaxation and wellness goals.
The developer of a carbon-dioxide pipeline and an environmental group have struck a “one-of-a-kind” agreement to ensure “community benefits” from the pipeline as well as support for the project. While similar CO2 pipeline projects in Iowa and the Dakotas have spawned protests and harsh opposition, a peace treaty of sorts has been struck for a $1.5 billion pipeline project that crosses Nebraska.Kansas-based Tallgrass, which is converting a 392-mile-long natural gas pipeline to transport CO2, announced the agreement April 9 with Bold Alliance, whose subsidiary, Bold Nebraska, was a leading opponent of the Keystone XL crude-oil pipeline. Tallgrass is converting the former Trailblazer Pipeline — which runs from Beatrice to eastern Wyoming and goes through Saline County — to carry carbon dioxide generated by ethanol plants for sequestration deep underground in Wyoming. The goal is to meet the demand for less carbon-intense biofuels in states seeking environmental benefits.
In addition, landowners on new pipeline laterals will have the option to receive yearly royalty checks, based on the volume of carbon dioxide being shipped, rather than a lump-sum payment for right of way upfront. And they will have the option of having Tallgrass remove the pipe and reclaim the land if the pipeline is later decommissioned.
The Friendly Federated Garden Club and City of Friend will have an event Monday, April 15, at 6 p.m. to recognize the Friend Historical Society for the dedication the organization exhibits in preserving, collecting, researching and interpreting historical information in the community to help future generations understand their heritage. The program will be at the Friend Historical Society building.
High winds and heavy rain blew through Saline County on April 6, and the storm caused considerable damage to Andrew Cemetery in Friend. Several trees were uprooted and others had large branches broken, which toppled headstones in the older section of the cemetery. Dating to 1877, Andrew Cemetery has had burials with the intent of showing dignity and honor to each life. The 12-acre cemetery is full of a rich history, but many of the headstones are in disrepair.
The Tri County girls were the runner-up and the boys finished fourth at the Milford Booster Invite April 9. Top finishers for the Trojans were Isabelle Peters, second in the 800- and 3,200-meter runs; Abbie Drewes, first in the 300 hurdles and second in the 100 hurdles; Kennadee VanWinkle, first in the pole vault; Reagan Schwisow, second in the shot put; Sammy Holsing, second in the 3,200; and Dustin Kapke, second in the 110- and 300 hurdles.
The Wilber-Clatonia boys were second and the girls were seventh in the Milford Booster Invite April 9. Top finishers for the Wolverines were Diamond Thompson, first in the 400; Jera Schuerman, first in the discus; Gavin Vlcan, first in the 100, 200 and 400; the boys' 4x400-meter relay team second; the boys' 4x800-meter relay team first; Carter Skleba, first in the long jump and triple jump; and Jorge Vazquez, second in the shot put and discus.
The Crete-Milford baseball team allowed five runs in the fourth inning of a 12-2 loss to Central City/Centura April 9. Brooks Piening went 2-3 for CM.
The Tri County and Wilber-Clatonia track and field teams competed at the Milford Invitational on April 9. The WC boys placed second and the girls finished seventh. The TC boys placed fourth and the girl finished second.
