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Should parents pull their children out of school for vacation?
INTRO: Taking time off is essential for workers and families to reset and take a load off their busy schedules. But should students be allowed the opportunity to miss a week of school at the cost of their education? What are the pros and cons of allowing vacations during the school year? This week, Curt Hineline and Cheyenne Alexis discuss their thoughts.
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Cheyenne Elexis and Curt Hineline
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3/7/24
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I was preparing the paper for this week, and part of that is reading and prepping the Senator’s column and I noticed something while I was reading it.
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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3/7/24
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Join us next Friday, March 15th from 10am-11am for a St. Patrick’s Day themed story-time! Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day themed stories and crafts. Rain date will be held on Wednesday, March
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By Mrs. Hollman
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3/7/24
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Happy March everyone! It is the month of leprechauns and rainbows and the arrival of spring…at least on the calendar but also hopefully the weather agrees. I’m looking …
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byCarmen Druckenmiller
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3/7/24
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We all want our small-town pharmacies to succeed and stay in business on Main Street, but the Medicare Advantage and drug plans are making it increasingly hard for that to happen.
Very few …
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Mary Loftis
Nebraska SHIP/SMP Counselor
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3/7/24
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Read: Mark 10:17-31 (for full context)
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” And they were …
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Nathan Henschen
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3/7/24
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As I write this, the sun is shining and it is a pleasant 65 degrees outside. As in the past I would call this a practice spring, just because I am sure that …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/29/24
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Here we ar e- th e last week of February ! Did this month go as quickly for all of you as it did for me? I know February is a short month, but it seemed to fly right by. The nice weather …
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2/29/24
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Mark your calendars and join us for a special Dr. Seuss themed story-time on Friday, March 1st from 10am-11am. Enjoy Dr. Seuss Day themed stories and crafts. Rain date will be …
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By Mrs. Hollman
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2/29/24
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Easter memories. It doesn’t seem like it was all that long ago when Easter was exciting, planning on the perfect Easter bonnet, ruffled dresses, Easter shoes …
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Pastor Toni Meyer
United Methodist Church
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2/29/24
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As is the case today, helping a student gain a better understanding of their personalities and traits was part of my high school education. Several tests were administered and one of my favorites …
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Curt Hineline
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2/29/24
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This month is a February that comes every four years. It’s Leap Year, which means the shortest month of the year has 29 days instead of 28.
The reason we have Leap …
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Curt Hineline
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2/29/24
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I have learned so much since I have started in a Fire and Rescue Department. One of the things that sticks out for me at the moment is the importance of knowing your own …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/22/24
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Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a great week. We at Happy Days have been. Last Friday we had a cinnamon roll fundraiser and we profited $190.50! Everyone who came …
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By Carmen Druckenmiller
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2/22/24
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Did you know that the chance of someone having a birthday on February 29 th is 1 in 1,461? Or that nearly 5 million people throughout the world share this rare date as their birthday? If your …
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By Mrs. Hollman
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2/22/24
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Can you believe we’re in the season of Lent already! The message we celebrate every spring is not a mere feel-good religious story. It’s a story of many different …
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Pastor Toni Meyer
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2/22/24
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It can often be heard as the cold temperatures keep folks indoors. Every year someone can be heard saying, “Once the temperature gets warmer, then I will…” Guess what? The …
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Editor Curt Hineline
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2/22/24
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On February 21, I had the honor of going to the state capitol in Lincoln to open the legislative business day with a word of prayer. It’s an honor I’ve had every year for the past …
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Pastor Curt Hineline
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2/22/24
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It is election year, and I am already sick of it - t he commercials that do nothing but tell you about all the bad things that the other person has done. Nevermind those good …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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2/15/24
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Well here we are, the middle of February already. I know February is a short month but it seems to be flying by even faster than normal. This week we will be celebrating …
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By Carmen Druckenmiller
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2/15/24
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Did you know that 2024 is a leap year this year? A leap year is a special year that contains an extra day, making it 366 days long instead of the usual 365 days. Leap years are essential in keeping …
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By Mrs. Hollman
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2/15/24
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This is the month to celebrate “Love”. It’s Valentine's month! The whole Bible is a love story for the human race. Yet, we are a planet that is in rebellion …
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Pastor Toni Meyer
United Methodist Church
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2/15/24
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At 55, one tends to look more closely at their retirement plan. So, I find myself more keenly aware of my inability to retire comfortably at 67.
There are several articles online that discuss …
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By Curt Hineline
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2/15/24
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Greetings from Golden Oaks! If you are in need of assistance with your tax preparations, we have a resource that will help you. Give me a call here at the center and we can give you the information. …
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Jami Method
Golden Oaks
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2/15/24
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The long-running sitcom The Big Bang Theory features a group of geniuses trying to navigate life while carrying on scientific careers. The smartest of the group, Sheldon, also had another …
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Pastor Curt Hineline
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2/15/24
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