Grace Notes: Growing and Growing in Christ

As I prepared to exit my local beauty shop recently, the inside doorframe caught my attention. Various colored tick marks and patches of tape with names on them bordered either side of the door. Some marks had been made with a blue ink pen, others with a black marker, and a few with crayon.

Court News: For the Record

For January, up to January 14, 2023: Cory L. Becker, domestic assault, causing bodily injury, 15 days in jail, 15 days credit for days served, 24 months probation Derick L. Luhring, DUI first offense, $500 fine, 6 months probation, 60 days driver’s license revocation Kim A.

Aspects

Our darling Toy Poodle has a favorite treat that I am very pleased to provide, given it also promotes dental hygiene. She grasps this chew stick horizontally, usually then standing to walk a little, apparently while deciding where best to enjoy it.

Library News

If you’re in need of a greeting card or calendar, look no further than the library! We have a collection of holiday, wedding, baby, and sympathy cards, as well as 2023 calendars. Take home what you need at no charge! Join us Wednesday, February 15 at 4:00 for our Valentine’s Story Hour!

Cheering For a Bulldog Win

The Osceola student section cheers on the Bulldogs during the Crossroads Conference Tournament last week in York. The Osceola cheerleaders kept the fans cheering during both boys and girls games.

Aspects

Difficult conversations tend to become part of life. Many are aware of those age-old, parent- child “curfew” discussions, and many can recall other times when being totally honest with someone becomes difficult, for knowing full well that person did NOT want to hear what you just said.

Book Club to Meet on Feb. 27 at Library

The book club will meet at the Osceola Public Library on Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. The next book the group is reading and discussing is Regretting You by Colleen Hoover. If you can’t make the February meeting, start reading for March. The group will be reading and discussing The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian.

Bypasses May Be Eliminated from 81

LINCOLN — Discussion is picking up regarding the U.S. 81 construction project. The Nebraska State Highway Commission met on Friday in Lincoln and discussed the 40-mile section of U.S. 81 from York to Columbus.