Family

Put your best FORK forward! Have you heard this saying when describing your actions as an individual? It can easily apply to our habits associated with eating at home as well as at a restaurant. Foods that require a fork/spoon to eat are usually foods that are FULL of nutrients.

People can be mindful of the potential to go overboard and take some steps to be more wasteconscious as they entertain. The holiday season is a special time of year.

Grow your own burn ointment by adding Aloe vera to your indoor plant collection. This succulent has been used for centuries to treat superficial burns, cuts, sunburns, and more.

A three-pound baby entered the world in recent days. This precious child was born after his Mmom spent seven weeks in the hospital on bedrest. At home, dad and two siblings were working, going to school, and worrying. Surrounding the family were two sets of grandparents who ensured that the pieces all fell into place. From meals and lawn care, to virtual school, from evening shifts and overnights to early mornings, these grandparents were there every step of the way. They will continue to offer support while the baby remains hospitalized and growing, and after he comes home, because that is what grandparents do, if they are able.

A Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Church.

The Nebraska Regional Poison Center offers some Do’s and Don’ts to guide your holiday planning. Don’t let food poisoning ruin your Thanksgiving celebration. Do keep this guide handy to use as a reference.

Vern and Marlys Walkling, along with their children and grandchildren, the Matt and Dakota Walkling families, the Doyle and Brennan families (all 18 family members!) enjoyed a weekend at a cabin near Hill City. Hiking, shopping, and family time was enjoyed by all.

LINCOLN-On November 1, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace started open enrollment, which will run from November 1 to January 15, 2023. For Nebraskans who enroll by December 15, their coverage will begin on January 1, 2023, and for Nebraskans who enroll between December 15 to January 15, their coverage will begin on February 1, 2023. In the 2023 marketplace, four insurers will sell individual ACA coverage in Nebraska; BlueCross BlueShield Nebraska, Medica, Nebraska Total Care, and Oscar. For those shopping for a 2023 plan, they will need to consider all their options equally and think about:

Recently, while visiting from out of state, my father had a “health hiccup.” As we navigated getting this problem investigated and addressed, he was very concerned that we keep his primary care doctor informed. As my dad has said repeatedly, “I give him more grief than any of my other doctors, but I also listen to him more than any of my other doctors. He’s the only one looking out for all of me!”

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