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Being an EMT in the fire department, it is safe to say that I spend a lot of time in the fire hall by myself. With every call that I go on there is about an hour to hour and a half of paperwork that … more
Hello! How did everyone like the rain we had? I know we need it but I’m glad today (Monday) we had lots of sunshine. Last week was another good week at Happy Days. We served a total of 140 … more
Bumping along past an apple orchard and a corn field the poky little puppy and his siblings arrive at a pumpkin patch. Along their journey they experience the wonders of fall by rolling around in the … more
It has been just over a month or so since Terence “Bud” Crawford became the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. It was quite the experience to see how Omaha came out to … more
In 2000, Polish artist Piotr Młodożeniec created an image using a Crescent Moon, The Star of David and a Cross as substitute letters for the c, x, and t, in CoeXisT. It was designed to promote … more
It is that time of year for Open Enrollment of your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Our dates are Oct. 23rd from 10 – 4, Oct. 26th 10 – 4, Oct. 30th 10 – 4 and Nov. 2 nd … more
It’s now the time of year that farmers everywhere have been waiting for—harvest. Farmers that have made their fields home to various crops since spring are now seeing them come to … more
By the time most of you read this, it will be a triple-whammy for superstitious minds. The date will be none other than Friday the 13 th in the same month as Halloween. Though every calendar … more
There is definitely a change in the weather so if you are an outside walker and find it too chilly to walk, come down to the center and do your walking. Thank you to Jeanine Siler for furnishing … more
Twice the size of the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Desert Dorm, the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas is an impressive structure filled with the latest tech in audio and video. As shared last week, my son Owen and I … more
Have you heard of the town of Harmony? Harmony is a tiny town hidden beneath the staple in the Rand McNally Atlas. Harmony is a town in Philip Gulley’s book entitled Home to Harmony, a town … more
When the Sun, Moon and Earth align, we on Earth may view an eclipse. When the Moon aligns between the Sun and the Earth, we may see a solar eclipse, a covering of the Sun by our Moon. There is a … more
Attention community members! Medicare open enrollment starts on Monday, October 16th. The goal with the Nebraska SHIP/SMP is to save people money with whatever Medicare Drug or Medicare … more
Well here we are, the first week of October is over. This week we had a couple new menu items and boy were they good. On Monday we had chicken breast sandwiches with swiss cheese and on Thursday we … more
Do you ever get the feeling that you are being watched, or just simply that you are not alone? Working for the newspaper I find myself in my office at all hours of the day and the night. It is … more
Can you feel it? The cold chill in the air, the changing of the leaves, the quiet still of the night. When you walk outside you can hear what you hope are critters walking around on the dead leaves … more
  My seminary professor Dr. William Hulme once shared with his pastoral counseling class a phrase that read “Youth is a gift, Aging is a work of art.” That phrase has stuck with … more
The 2023 Greater Nebraska Youth Survey makes me incredibly hopeful for the future of our state. Along with our partners at the Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at … more
In recent years, the Fremont Bergan Knights humbled many football programs across the state going 7-3 in 2019-20, 12-1 in 2020-21 and 13-0 last year. Watching Friday’s game against the … more
For the past few days, many of us have been greeted by a thick fog covering the area. Such fog makes the roads more dangerous than usual due to limited visibility. Those of us in the school … more
Growing up I could never figure out why October is my favorite month. It is hard to narrow down a good reason. It could be All-Hallows-Eve, the fall weather, or it could just be that my family just … more
Well here we are in the last week of September. Harvest has begun and autumn officially started on Saturday. It is now officially my favorite time of year. What do you enjoy about this season? I love … more
  When his favorite tree begins to lose its leaves, Fletcher the fox worries that it is sick, but instead a magical sight is in store for him. Going at your own leisure, enjoy this … more
Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. What is causing you fear or … more
Greetings from Golden Oaks! October is right around the corner and the center is all decked out with fall decorations. Stop in and check it out and stay for coffee. Our next meal will be Oct. … more
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