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Fall is a great time to add trees to your landscape. Not only do they provide shade, remove pollutants from the air, and help manage stormwater; but many also provide food for bees. Keep this in mind when selecting and planting new trees in your yard now and in the future.

Lincoln - Bullying can affect a child’s school experience, performance, mental health, and even behavior at home. During the month of October, Nebraskans are encouraged to educate themselves on the signs and harmful effects that these actions can have on the children who experience bullying.

We all know that exercise is great for our overall health. Exercise is important for our cardiovascular health of course, which is why the American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every week. No less importantly, and especially as we get older, another huge benefit of exercise is in fall and injury prevention.

Nebraskans will come together September 25-October 1 to celebrate the second annual We Care for Kids/Por todos los niños Week, building awareness that access to quality, affordable early childhood education affects everyone in the state. The week kicked off with a full-page ad in the Lincoln Journal Star from nearly 100 organizations calling on state leaders to come together to solve the child care crisis; features events in communities across the state; and will culminate with an official proclamation signing by Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on October 6, attended by dozens of partners committed to improving access to early childhood education for all Nebraskans.

Jean Burge John Stammis of Highland, IN spent several days visiting his son, Joshua Stammis. Joshua attended a Classis meeting at Sioux Center early last week, accompanied by Matt Walkling and Rick VanderWey.

When frost is imminent, mature green tomatoes can be harvested and ripened indoors. The fruit should be solid, firm, free of defects, full-sized, and have a greenish white skin color. Remove the stems, then clean and dry the fruit. Individually wrap each fruit in a piece of newspaper and place in single layers in boxes or shelves. Store the tomatoes in a dark, cool (55-60°F) location, such as a basement or cellar.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

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Perspectives My mother had six siblings, 16 aunts and uncles, and innumerable cousins. She was the first of them all to be diagnosed with breast cancer.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.