Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell “They don’t seek glory; their reward is in knowing they made a difference.”—Quote As I write this column, I am sitting just four feet from a hot air register. I’ve got my favorite fuzzy robe wrapped around me. I’ve been keeping toasty warm today.

Overcoming Fear and Moving Forward

Life can have some scary moments. We have all been there or may be there at any given time.Sickness scares us. Dealing with a debilitating illness is scary. Cancer is scary. Heart disease is scary. Dying is scary. We fear having enough food, money, housing and transportation.

Osceola Lenten Lunch Schedule

The full schedule is as follows: March 18 at Osceola UMC, topic: The scandal of the cross with Fr. Allan Phan March 25 at Community Center/ Potluck, topic: The scandal of the resurrection with Pr. Hillary Christensen

God’s Word: Verses for this Week

“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!”Matthew 6:22-23 KJV

Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

Nebraska Game and Parks has issued an immediate temporary closure of the Clear Creek Wildlife Management Area near Lewellen and Lake McConaughy. Safety officials implemented this closure to ensure public safety as emergency responders actively manage wildfires in the region.

“Old Age, Only 10 Years Away”

THE PRAIRIE DOCEvery year I ask my students, “How old is old?” The answers vary, but the most honest response I’ve ever received came from a patient who said, “Old is 10 years older than my age.” We all tend to push aging just out of reach, as though it belongs to someone else.

NDOT Reminds Residents Campaign Signs Are Not Allowed on State Right-of-Way

Lincoln — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding the public that it is unlawful to place political campaign signs, or any signs, on state highway and interstate right-of-way.

MAHA Has Won -- What Comes Next?

By Jerome Adams U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his supporters in the so-called Make America Healthy Again movement accomplished their long-sought goal of significantly revising the U.S. childhood immunization schedule.

Shelby-Rising City Honor Band Students

Senior Center

CALENDAR: Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Fridays at 1 PM: Bingo Cards, pool and puzzles daily