It is easy to get excited about planting vegetable seeds and transplants in the vegetable garden, even when it is too early to plant. This frustration is one of the most common comments that I receive from gardeners that call into the Extension Offices in Nebraska. Slowly but surely, the weather is warming up. Along with warming air temperatures, our soil temperature is warming up too. This is key to the timing of planting vegetable crops for success.

The Red Willow County GOP will meet on April 26, 2022, at Marlene’s Kitchen (Bedore Barn, 3 miles north of McCook). Coffee (fellowship) begins at 6:30 pm. The business meeting begins at 7:00 pm. This is the beginning of year two for the local organization. Last month at the County Convention, officers for the new year and delegates to the State Convention were elected. The State Convention will be held in Kearney, NE, July 8 and 9th, 2022. All Republicans in the state of Nebraska are invited to attend the State Convention. At the April meeting, Brenden Funk will be presenting information concerning government overreach threatening private land ownership. Red Willow County Candidates for sheriff have been invited and plan to speak. This is a good time for concerned area residents to get involved with local government. All area Republicans (you don’t have to be a county resident) are invited to attend the local meetings. For information, call or text 308-350-3155.

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Although the school was closed on Friday, April 8 and Monday, April 11 due to the fire, the school board held their monthly meeting on Monday evening. Board member Erick Lee commended both administrators, Superintendent Brian Gegg and Principal Rudy Perez, for their leadership.

Immediately following the Bartley Board of Trustees meeting on April 12, 2022, the Village Board surprised their longtime village clerk, Ronni Harding, with a 10-year plaque and celebratory cake. Harding, who worked as a librarian before beginning her tenure as village clerk, says she enjoys serving her community and is looking forward to many more years of service in her present position.

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 12, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Centers in Dawson/Gosper and Furnas counties are hosting a disaster assistance workshop on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Ella Missing Community Center in Arapahoe. The meeting is intended for farmers, ranchers and rural landowners impacted by the recent wildfire in the Gosper/Furnas County area. The event is open to the public.