Many kids are introduced to sports at an early age. Though young children may enjoy the recreational aspect of playing sports, a serious passion for a particular sport may develop as children reach high school. Such passions can be encouraged, as participating in sports can be highly beneficial for young people.
A strong Falls City Sacred Heart team handed the Sidney boys’ basketball team a 65-30 set back during action last week. Scoring for the Cowboys were Garrett Phillips, seven; Grant Whitehead, six; Conner Behrends, six; Cole Jorgensen, four; Kyle Beam, four; Matthew Benedict, two; and Jacob Hobbie, one.
The Sidney girls’ basketball team opened Regional play last week with a 45-30 win over Mt. Ayr.
Robert D. Sloop, age 91 of Hamburg, IA passed away on Sunday, Feb.
Dorothy Lucille Moyer was born on November 19, 1927, in Nebraska City, NE. Dorothy was the daughter of Earl Thompson and Goldie Lucille (Bird) Thompson. She passed on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, at the age of 94 at the home of her daughter in New Braunfels, TX. Dorothy grew up in Nebraska City and spent most her life in the Nebraska City area.
Dean “Beaner” Robinson, age 55 of Hamburg, IA passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg. Daryl Dean Robinson was born on July 26, 1966 in Fairfax, MO; the son of Buddy Leland and Beverly Ann (Ellison) Robinson.
Many adults recall being told “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” when they were youngsters. Though the accuracy of that phrasing hinges on what people eat during their morning meal, scientific evidence supports the notion that breakfast is important to overall health. A 2017 study published in the Journal of Physiology found that eating breakfast decreased the activity of genes involved in insulin resistance and increased the amount of sugar taken up by the cells. Those two results suggest that eating breakfast could help protect against chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes. As important as breakfast can be, more important is what individuals eat for breakfast. Various cereals contain a significant amount of added sugars, which the Mayo Clinic notes have been linked to a host of adverse health effects, including weight gain, increased triglyceride levels and tooth decay. In 2019, registered dietitian nutritionist Sharon Collison told Time magazine that a morning meal that contains protein, whole grains, healthy fat, and a fruit or vegetable can increase satiety and reduce risk for snacking later in the day. In addition, such a breakfast should provide significant amounts of fiber, vitamins and minerals that can benefit both shortand long-term health.
Seniors might not be the demographic individuals initially associate with social media. However, Pew Research notes that seniors’ social media usage has been steadily rising for a number of years, proving that individuals 65 and over are not tech-averse.
Shoppers can find just about any of their favorite foods in canned varieties. Convenience is a driving force behind the popularity of canned food, as such items often are affordable, chopped and/or prepared and easily stored for long durations without the need for refrigeration. When a certain ingredient is needed, all one has to do is go to the pantry and select the right item for the meal.
ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST Monday, Feb. 21: Pop Tarts, cheese sticks, fresh fruit, fruit juice.