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The secret to losing weight

People often think they need to lose weight. The hard part, of course, is following through on that desire in a sustained and successful manner. Here are a few of the ways people do lose weight, and the secrets of their success. Some people should not lose weight, so please talk to your doctor.

Lakeview/Crookston

On Wednesday, the Lakeview School students, teachers and parents had fun with a school visit, a meal, and painting the playground equipment. The playground looks great thanks to their hard work! Dean and Sheryl Noteboom attended the Homecoming parade in Platte last week, in which their three grandchildren were all on floats.

Proud to be a Badger!

Coach Ian Bish said, “Really proud to be a Badger after how our guys fought through a lot of adversity on Friday afternoon. We put ourselves in a hole by the end of the first half but really rallied back in the second half with a great opening drive and getting several key stops to help mount the comeback that just came up too short in the end.”

NFPA announces Cooking safety starts with YOU! Pay attention to fire prevention, official theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years —has announced Cooking safety starts with YOU! Pay attention to fire prevention as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2023. This year’s focus on cooking safety works to educate the public about simple but important steps they can take to help reduce the risk of fire when cooking at home, keeping themselves and those around them safe.

United Airlines will make changes for people with wheelchairs after a government investigation

Chicago (AP)-United Airlines has agreed to improve air travel for passengers in wheelchairs after the federal government investigated a complaint by a disability-rights advocate. United and the Transportation Department said Thursday that the airline will add a filter to the booking tool on its website to help consumers find flights on which the plane can more easily accommodate their wheelchairs.

Nominate Local Nebraska Teachers for Top Agricultural Educator Award

Lincoln-Agriculture educators play a vital role within their communities by investing countless hours to prepare and empower students for successful careers in the industry. To honor their contributions and support them with additional resources, Nationwide and Nebraska are accepting nominations for Nebraska’s leading agricultural teachers for a chance to be named the 2023-2024 Ag Educator of the Year.

Lunch Menu

M Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, fruit and milk.

Application cutoff for Natural Resource Conservation Funds approaching

Lincoln- Farmers and ranchers interested in preventing erosion, improving soil health, conserving water and wildlife, or making other natural resource conservation improvements to their property are encouraged to apply now for funding available from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Those interested in receiving funding this year should sign up before November 17, 2023.