GOLFING AT THE DELLS

My family takes just one big trip each summer: a visit to Wisconsin Dells to see my parents and siblings.Last week, we made the annual trek. It’s one of the few times each year when all the cousins run wild together, and we adults try to keep up. Timmy was a miniature golf pro.

Community Connection

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

Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts

REPRESENTING YOUI wanted to share some things that have come to light as part of recent reports from the Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Foley’s office. Auditor Foley’s team has examined a number of different state programs and use of state resources by agency employees.

Asking the right questions

BETH’S BITSI admit I don’t always know what to ask when I’m interviewing someone. I do better with news than sports. Some coaches are really good about telling me things even without my asking. Thank you coaches! You make might job easier.

Hidden Blessings

ALAN’S ANECDOTESAs I sit down to write this evening there is rolling thunder banging outside. I enjoy thunderstorms. And we need the rain. But I’m also thankful that there were no storms over the weekend during the festival in Stromsburg.

District 24-Notice of Valuation Change

REPRESENTING YOUProperty owners throughout District 24 have received their notice of valuation change. I have seen and heard of valuations increasing by 15-30%. There are likely some that are even higher.

Beanie Babies

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKThe year was 1995. Bill Clinton was in the White House. Michael Jackson had just debuted You Are Not Alone at the top of the charts. And I was spending all my money on Beanie Babies and basketball cards.I’m not quite sure why I latched on to Beanie Babies.

Combatting Communist China

NEBRASKA SENATORCommunist China is the greatest threat to the American way of life. Under Dictator Xi Jinping, the Chinese Communist Party is actively threatening the peace and prosperity that we’ve maintained for over 80 years.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Now is the time when more and more people are enjoying the outdoors. Keep in mind that prolonged exposure to the sun has the potential of causing skin cancer.Skin cancer is a serious disease that can affect anyone.

Swedish Festival Recap

BETH’S BITSThe Swedish Festival is now over. Hopefully everyone enjoyed themselves. Was there something for everyone? Hopefully so. However, if you didn’t find something you like, should you complain all over social media?