Thanksgiving Traditions

BETH’S BITSI had a good childhood growing up but for some reason I don’t remember Thanksgivings as a child. I’m sure we ate Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. I think when we were teenagers, we ate with Grandma at the retirement home in town. Then we would play cards with Grandma after.

Being Thankful

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKWhat are you thankful for?Next week we will gather around the table and enjoy a feast. It is the one day of the year that it is easy to express thankfulness.But why wait? Thanksgiving comes and goes, but we have plenty to be thankful for every day.

Thanksgiving in Action

ALAN’S ANECDOTESI was watching a TV show with my family that is brand new, but takes place in the 1990’s. They do a great job of bringing in items from that time. It’s fun seeing the old toys, dishes, and electronics that we used or saw back then.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is a disease that begins in the cells of the lungs. There are several types of lung cancer. Lung cancer cannot be passed from one person to another like a cold or flu.

New Measures Voted In

REPRESENTING YOUIncreasing our state’s investment in education should be a sustained priority of the Nebraska Legislature.

Pilgrims and Thanksgiving

BETH’S BITSThere are some myths about Thanksgiving. The “Pilgrims”, as they were called landed in November 1620. The Pilgrims did not celebrate Thanksgiving in 1620 or even 1621. Some of the descendants later celebrated a “Forefathers Day” which was usually around December 21st or 22nd.

Doing Right by Our Veterans

NEBRASKA SENATORPresident John F. Kennedy once said, “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.” Each Veterans Day, we take time to honor our brave veterans. These women and men have served our country with courage.

Aspects

The 2024 Election is behind us, and yes, I am tired, too, however important “lessons learned” merit consideration.

Shop Local This Holiday

Shopping for the perfect gift is hard work. Technology has made it easier, but before you go and do all your Christmas shopping with a few clicks of a mouse, don’t forget to visit your local stores.I know what you are thinking: “But Rick.

Limits

When I was in college, I had more credit than sense. A lot more. But I graduated with a nice stereo system and a pile of debt. I kept all the boxes. It made moving a lot easier and it protected the equipment.