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A Fond Farewell

Posted on November 13, 2018 by kbretschneider

It is almost time to bid a fond farewell to our library director of 17 years, Kathy Bretschneider.  Kathy has served the community of Battle Creek faithfully with her wit and knowledge of all things English.  The City of Battle … Continue reading →

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Summer heat leads to Autumn breezes- – –

Posted on September 21, 2018 by kbretschneider

From Labor Day to Patriot Day and Autumn’s haunting call, this month reaches out to pull on your memories and  walk you through life’s changes. This is  a month of enchanting color to push you onward toward a quiet reverie … Continue reading →

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School bells ring–are ya listening?

Posted on August 11, 2018 by kbretschneider

It’s Fall, y’all, and the youngsters are heading back to school. It’s a great time of year for the children, as they will soon begin to have lots of friends and fun both during and after school. Their parents will … Continue reading →

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Be Cool, Back to School

Posted on July 12, 2018 by kbretschneider

July will soon slide into August and many wonderful opportunities are looking for you, kids. You still have a few short weeks of summer fun, of course, and that is a real opportunity. One thing you could do is take … Continue reading →

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‘pretty little june bug walkin’ along, wings whistlin’ makin’ a song’

Posted on May 29, 2018 by kbretschneider

Wedding plans ‘n’marching bands carry us on. Sunny parades share a summer song. Flags of our Fathers steel  our hearts and weld our pride. Time’s a wastin’ ; and that’s no lie. Wedding plans ‘n’marching bands carry us on. Colorful … Continue reading →

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May, we join you . . .

Posted on May 4, 2018 by kbretschneider

The current month is justifiably important to Americans. Three holidays present a real picture of the devotion of our people to ‘life, liberty and the American way’. Most citizens of this world love their home country and its celebrations of … Continue reading →

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Libraries Lead in Nebraska

Posted on March 31, 2018 by kbretschneider

National Library Week will be observed April 8-14, sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries all across our country. There are many types of libraries that participate: school, public, academic, and special. All share leadership in information and education … Continue reading →

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March into a new season !

Posted on March 7, 2018 by kbretschneider

This month is going to grab us by the hand and whisk us away. It’s already looking like Spring is coming: flocks of ducks flew overhead this morning when I came to work –and they were headed North! However, I … Continue reading →

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My sun shines every day because of you!

Posted on February 3, 2018 by kbretschneider

What is the most special day in the month of February?? It could be the day my mother was born. It could be the wedding date someone chose. Could it be the sad day my father died, five days before … Continue reading →

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January blows cold and wintery–

Posted on January 12, 2018 by kbretschneider

So the New Year flies in and drags Old Man Winter with her, seeding the sidewalks with sleet, ice pellets and snow. Oh, but the second week finds sunshine sparkling the snow left behind on the sidewalks, and the children … Continue reading →

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