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Editorial

Reflecting On Veterans Day

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Every November 11th we celebrate the men and women who defend our freedom – past and present. While November 11 was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I, we now commemorate all United States veterans on this day.

This year I had the opportunity to attend two Veterans Day celebrations; at Gering Junior High School, and at our local American Legion Post #36. I appreciated visiting with young people who will someday determine our future and with the heroes who have made their mark in support of our country.

Joint Smashing Justified

Carry A. Nation's visits to Nebraska in early 1902 were among the few she made to this state. She was in Hastings in March, speaking at the Kerr Opera House and touring local saloons, where she reportedly disapproved of barroom art as well as liquor. Her previous visit to Fremont was reported in the Hastings Tribune of March 14, 1902, under the headline "Joint Smashing Justified." The Tribune said: "Mrs. Carry A. Nation, the hatchet heroine of Kiowa, Kas., spoke to the people of Fremont last evening at a big meeting held in Love's theatre.

Limping Across The Harvest Finish Line:

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By the time this column reaches your mailbox, the first snowstorm of the 2019-20 season will have either been a boom or a bust. Given last winter’s track record when the weather forecasters were right more often than they were wrong, Hubby and I decided we were going to err on the side of caution and batten down the hatches.

Holiday Food Safety Tips

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This holiday season and throughout the year, follow these tips to reduce your risk of foodborne illness. Suds up for 20 seconds. Wash hands with soap under warm, running water before and after handling food to fight bacteria. Start with a clean scene. Wash cutting boards, dishes, countertops and utensils with hot water and soap.

Keep foods separate. Separate raw meat, seafood and eggs from other foods in your grocery shopping cart, grocery bags and in your refrigerator.

Don’t rinse meat or poultry. It is not a safety step and can spread germs around your kitchen.

Flashbacks:

November 1 9 5 9 J Tuesday ohn Wenburg night was at the named annual Cozad Cozad ’s Fire Fire Chief Department meeting. Frank Batie was named first assistant chief,

What I Learned At The Border ’

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This week, I’m leading a delegation to Germany to grow trade between Nebraska and the European Union (EU). Our delegation includes the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, the University of

Election Excitement In 1884:

In November of 1884, Grover Cleveland narrowly defeated Republican James G. Blaine to become the first Democrat to be elected President since 1856. The tumultuous national contest, as well as

Drug Pricing Discussions

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 50 percent of Americans took at least one prescription drug in the last month. When used correctly and safely,

Bryan Still Popular In Nebraska

The U.S. presidential election of 1908 was not a close race. Popular incumbent President Theodore Roosevelt, honoring a promise not to seek a third term, chose William Howard Taft as

Egg Hunting In October:

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Just in case you didn’t know, Easter Egg hunts aren’t just for Easter. At least when you raise chickens. For those needing a bit of Chicken 101, after baby chicks