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When Owen was little, now 17, he participated in 4-H for a year. I remember thinking, “We are not a 4-H family!” It was a good experience for him nonetheless. At the …
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7/20/22
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Summer ball fun!
First, a big shout out to Shara Johnson for helping me and others be able to follow the Rockets play in the State Class C2 Softball Tournament. And of course, a huge …
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Curt Hineline
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7/14/22
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Being over scheduled and too busy seems to be the new American pastime . It gets even worse when you throw a family into the mix.
In my opinion the goal of every family should be to spend as …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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7/14/22
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The first day of summer hit and life got busier than normal. As I look back on the past 3 weeks, it’s all kind of a blur. Between our granddaughter’s bridal shower, helping with friends …
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Debbie Krutilek
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7/14/22
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The program I am really into right now is about two private investigators. While watching it, I found myself wondering, "Could I ever do that type of work?". After all, no matter what age …
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By Heidi Wallace
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7/14/22
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Speaking as a person who has been attacked by a loose dog resulting in a hospital visit with stitches in my arm and the dog I was walking on a leash hurt horribly with months of recovery, I would …
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7/7/22
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It has been 11 years since former Oakland Independent Columnist Linnea Young passed at the age of 97. Her Young at Heart weekly column reminded us of simpler times. Her gift of writing coupled …
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Curt Hineline
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7/7/22
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I have always lived with the idea that if you enjoy what you do for a living, you will never work a day in your life. In fact that has always been a goal in my life.
While I may have days that I …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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7/7/22
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There is a great line in the first Jurassic Park movie when Ellie, the character played by Laura Dern, says, and I’m paraphrasing here, “Plants can be pretty but will defend themselves if …
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Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator
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7/7/22
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This week we have celebrated our country's independence with fireworks, food, music, parades, and other events. We have displayed and worn red, white, and blue. We have focused on …
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ByHeidi Wallace
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7/7/22
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In an attempt to offset the burden put on everyday Americans caused by the high price of gasoline, a federal fuel tax holiday has been requested by the President. Some in Washington suggest …
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Curt Hineline
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6/30/22
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What is the point of taking a vacation? At times it can feel more stressful than not going on one.
There is planning the destination, lodging, traveling, and where to eat. There is the budget, …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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6/30/22
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People often ask me,“How do you come up with something to write every week in your article?” Well, some weeks are harder than others. This week I am focusing on hosting a family …
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Debbie Krutilek
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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6/30/22
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God’s Word as recorded in Luke chapter 18, “Taking the twelve, (Jesus) said to
them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son
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By Nathan Henschen
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6/30/22
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Freddie Mercury touched countless with his music as the front man for the British rock band Queen. With the release of the film, Bohemian Rhapsody, came a renewed interest in the late …
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Curt Hineline
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6/23/22
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The world has changed so much that at times, I feel there are very few things that we can experience with our children that we experienced ourselves.
Last week we took our son to the new …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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6/23/22
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God has recorded in Acts chapter 5, “Someone came and told them, “Look! The
men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.” Then
the …
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By Nathan Henschen
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6/16/22
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Gus Gomez played in the Northeast Nebraska Football All-Star Classic this past weekend.
The Northeast Nebraska All-Star Football Classic was played this Saturday with the White team prevailing …
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James Schrock
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6/16/22
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June 10 is National Herbs and Spices Day. Avid gardeners know that herbs and spices lend excellence to food, add nutrients to our diet, and are easy to grow.
Herbs are those …
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Kathleen Cue, Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator in Dodge County
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6/16/22
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What is it that makes people incapable of seeing things from other people that they themselves do ?
I see it in my 13 year old son a lot. He will complain about his friends or others' …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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6/16/22
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We all face times of acute stress that leave us with the belief that there are only two ways to move forward – fight or flight. The fight or flight response was originally described …
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Curt Hineline
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6/16/22
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One of my favorite sayings is “Camping is just spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars to act like you are homeless.”
Our family starts off our vacation season on M emorial …
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Jason Redding-Geu
Lyons Mirror-Sun
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6/9/22
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Unfortunately for me I learned the hard way that it’s “not if, but when”
appliances can’t always be relied upon. Two weeks ago is was my range. This past weekend it was …
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Debbie Krutilek
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6/9/22
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Were you born in 1957 or 1958? Are you receiving lots of mail about Medicare insurance? Are you worried about not getting things done right and ending up with a lifetime penalty? Or are you …
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mary loftis
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6/9/22
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The Lord recorded in Isaiah 49, “Thus says the Lord: “In a time of favor I have answered you; in a day of salvation I have helped you; I will keep you and give you as a covenant to the …
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By Paster Nathan Henschen
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6/9/22
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