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ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

LINCOLN -- Twenty-six Nebraska state senators took their oaths of office on Wednesday, January 4, and selected more than a dozen leaders who will fill out the ranks of the Legislature for the next two years.

Winter Storm Diaz made a big impact on Cherry County. What would a storm like this cost? Cherry County Commissioner Tanya Storer said, “We don’t have costs in yet, but I can give you a little background.”

Lincoln – Don’t have one last alcoholic beverage “for the road” if you’re about to leave a celebration. December is designated as Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month to draw attention to the lifesaving topic, as drunk and drugged driving often increases in December due to travel and holiday parties with alcohol.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Jean Burge What came in time for Christmas? Unfortunately it was a blizzard name Diaz, whose “gift” was snow and wind. Reports from Mission showed 34” of snow and I’ve heard the Lakeview area had 20-30”??? It’s hard to tell! Several different areas of Lakeview were without power for several days, which is manageable if you had a generator or wood stove, but several folks had furnaces that wouldn’t work also, making for a pretty uncomfortable time.

Lincoln – December brings an abundance of festivals and celebrations. These celebrations don’t have to be stressful; some creativity and self-care can help both mentally and physically.

Lincoln – A pediatric influenza related death in Douglas County has been confirmed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). According to state health officials, Nebraska is experiencing a severe flu season. Nationally, 30 children have died from flu this season according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jean Burge Thanksgiving guests of Dan and Sheri Tinant included Karma, Sam and Thorn Dondlinger; Bobbi, Jim and Faith Cox; Robert and Keelani Cox; Daniel, Emily, Judd and Dunes Cox; Deon, Michelle and Tylee Tinant; Sunny, Chris and Stormy Elliott; Grace Murphy, Bill and Deb Turner and Lyle and Sharon Larson. Lots of food and a great time! Dean and Sheryl Noteboom enjoyed the Thanksgiving weekend in the Black Hills with daughter, Mindi and Jason Veurink, Montana, Harleigh and Dallas.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.