Summer COVID Update

Four Corners is adding vaccine clinic options to meet the needs of the community. The new schedule includes two days each week for offering the COVID-19 vaccine and begins on July 6th: Wednesday, 12PM to 4PM. Pfizer vaccine will be available for children 6 months to 11 years old.

Happy Birthday, America

Happy Birthday America! This week we celebrated America’s birthday. That’s a big cake with a lot of candles! Our nation was born with the Declaration of Independence which was “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America.

How About a Little Tolerance for a Change?

News Item: A Subway sandwich customer allegedly shot two employees after he reportedly became angry over too much mayonnaise on his sandwich, police said. One employee died and the other is in critical condition. As my son and daughter-in-law often say to their 6-year-old, “use your words.

“Thoughts on Praying for Our Nation”

This past Monday citizens across the country celebrated America’s 246th birthday. As we observe division and unrest occurring, may we remember to seek the Lord as we pray fervently for our great nation and for those seeking to preserve our freedoms.

Reader Has Issue with Potholes

My friends and I have been discussing for months the “potholes” on 4th street by the 4th Street Coffee House and the post office. We certainly prayed that no person or child fell during the Swedish festival.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information July is Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month. Hereditary Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder in which the human body accumulates excess amounts of iron.

Too Many Villains Out There

Last week I talked about local heroes and the need for heroes. This week I want to talk about villains. I expected to get feedback that I was too liberal with the definition of hero. The argument goes that we should be careful to reserve that title for the most courageous and virtuous among us.

“Drinking from a Saucer”

Besides the three basic meals of the day—breakfast before the roosters had crowed, dinner at noon, and supper when the day’s work was done—my father would return to the house around 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day for a quick “lunch.

Federal Judge’s Ruling Changes Face of Petition Drives

A federal judge’s ruling to temporarily bar the state from enforcing a requirement on petition circulators will likely open the door for several groups to get their measures before voters in November. Nebraska U.S.

Poison Hemlock and Livestock

What’s going on in Ag? Have you been noticing tall weeds with umbrella-like white flowers in pastures, ditch banks and along the roadsides? It may be poison hemlock and be careful as it is poisonous to livestock and people. I have been received several calls about this particular weed.