MORTON-JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY
New materials at the Morton-James Public Library Listed below are the March additions to the Morton-James Public Library’s collections. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.
March 2022
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Tabitha offers April support group
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout York, Seward, Butler, Polk, Fillmore, Saline and surrounding counties. Helpful for many people processing their grief, grief groups give participants the opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing kindred feelings of loss.
Fun ways to celebrate the arrival of spring
Spring is a season of rebirth in more ways than one. Spring is when certain animals emerge from hibernation, while many species lay eggs or give birth this time of year. Flowers and trees also bloom in spring, providing spectacular foliage and awe-inspiring color.
Department of Animal Science to host Western Dressage Clinic
The University of Nebraska—Lincoln Department of Animal Science Extension will host its second Western Dressage Clinic: Learning The new WDAA 2022 Tests Through the Levels. The clinic will be from 1 to 5 p.m.
Did you know?
Easter eggs are decorated in many hues before they're ultimately hidden for youngsters to find. While pastel-colored eggs are the norm, one color has particular religious significance for those who want to go a bit bolder with their egg displays. It is tradition among Orthodox Christians to exchange red eggs. According to History.com, red eggs are associated with Mary Magdalene and her role in Christianity. After the Ascension of Christ, Mary Magdalene went to the Roman emperor and greeted him with "Christ is Risen." He then stated, "Christ has not risen no more than that egg is red (pointing to an egg on his table)." After making the statement, the egg turned blood red. Mary Magdalene then began preaching Christianity to him, and the red egg has come to symbolize the blood of Christ redeeming the world.
A family history breakthrough
Regular readers of this column know that I am a family historian. They also know that I inherited the project from my father in those pre-internet days of 40-plus years ago, when you actually had to write letters, cross your fingers and hope they were answered, and then hope the answer provided the information you hoped to locate.
What about Medical Cannabis?
Since ancient times, marijuana has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes in many cultures. In the United States, it became illegal during prohibition, like alcohol. Later, under the Controlled Substances Act in the 1970’s, the federal government classified marijuana a Schedule 1 drug. This classification includes heroin, LSD, and ecstasy, all deemed to have no safe, effective medical use and a high potential for abuse.
Nebraskans won’t inherit tax relief
Back on February 18, 2022, at a Governor Pete Ricketts sponsored Nebraska City town hall meeting, I asked the governor if he realized that by his signing into law the decrease in Nebraska’s inheritance tax that he had in effect just increased local property taxes.
Birth Announcement
Brock and Amber Morrison of Bennet announce the birth of their daughter, Callie Rose, born on March 14, 2022, at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln. She weighed 7 lb.
Signs to watch for when suspecting drug addiction
When you suspect someone is using drugs, there are many ways to confirm your suspicion. Today there are a variety of different drugs which produce a wide array of symptoms to be aware of.