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PALM SUNDAY CRUISE IN LEX MARKS START OF HOLY WEEK

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With Holy Week approaching and social distancing because of COVID-19 still in force, the Rev. Rob Kuefner of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington was searching for a way for his congregation to more visibly and physically share in the meaning of this holy season for Christians.

Easter Service Plans Heard At Cozad City Council Meeting

Using technology, the Cozad City Council met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday evening via a teleconference.

CRUISING FROM A DISTANCE PROVIDES SMILES

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CRUISING THE STREETS has become a way for people all across the TRIBUNE-Area to reach out towards other people from a distance with many events happening and scheduled to happen soon. (TOP) The Cozad Community Teachers hosted a parade to see their students, excited to see smiling faces was first grade teachers Pam Laird (left) and Amber Ross Wednesday evening (RIGHT) Enjoying the Gothenburg Cruise night festivies are (top) sisters Shay Holbrook and Shania Wear. TRIBUNE-PHOTO/KELLY NINAS

Lex School Board Approves Pandemic Plan Actions

During a special meeting early Friday morning the Lexington School Board approved four actions related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Among the items approved were an addendum to the Lexington Education Association negotiated agreement for sick leave granting employees covered by the agreement additional sick leave for 2019-20 if school should reopen before June 30. A second motion approved would grant the same additional leave to employees not covered by the negotiated agreement.

Cozad & Surrounding Areas Easter Egg Drive-By Held This Past Weekend

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MAKING LEMONADE out of lemons were a group of individauls that combined forces to host a Cozad and Surrounding Area Easter Egg Drive-By this past weekend. Businesses and homes were asked to decorate Easter Eggs and then display them in their windows for all to drive-by and view. (ABOVE) Drive-by visitors to Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad on Saturday got the opportunity to not only wave and see the resident’s creations but wave and greet the Easter Bunny.

Charitable Fund Of Cozad To Replace United Way Efforts

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The Cozad United Way Board of Directors has voted to end affliliation with United Way Worldwide effective March 17th, 2020. The Board has voted on a new name for the organization, which will now be known as the Charitable Fund of Cozad.

Nebraska Tourism Unveils 2020 Passport Program

Nebraska Tourism has changed the start date of the 2020 Nebraska Passport program to May 23rd, Memorial Day weekend. The start date has been pushed back because of current uncertainty due to COVID-19. The program typically starts on May 1st. The end date of the program has also been extended to October 31, previously September 30. The TRIBUNE-Area is well represented on this years

COVID-19 Mental Health Tips From Cozad Community Health System

While information on COVID-19 is changing daily (sometimes hourly), one thing that can remain constant is the added stress it causes many people. As COVID-19 becomes more real as it spreads thru Nebraska, it is disrupting our daily lives, i.e., no school, no church, no work, staying home, social distancing, and avoiding crowds. Living like this can be lonely, inconvenient and even frightening, but we must remember it’s for the greater good. With these disruptions come fear and anxiety over the unknown; this can be overwhelming and can cause very strong unsettled emotions in both children and adults. Some may feel frustrated, bored or scared; others may be angry and confused with this massive disruption of normal. All these emotions can intensify stress and anxiety. In times like these, taking

COZAD ADJUSTS QUICKLY TO ADVERSITY CAUSED BY COVID-19

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working together citizens all over the TRIBUNE-Area have found ways to overcome the adversity and less than ideal logistics caused by the COVID-109 Pandemic this week. (TOP) Enjoying their ‘grab-and-go’ lunch courtesy of the Cozad Community Schools is (from left) Will Doudney, Joey Doudney and Izabella Way on Friday afternoon. It was just announced that an afternoon snack will be included in the daily meal program. (RIGHT) Using technology to communicate with friends and family as a result of a closed campus is Meadowlark Pointe resident Arlyn Osborn (left) as he FaceTimes with grandsons Cole Osborn and Zachary Osborn. If you would like to communicate residents at Meadowlark Pointe and Emerald Nursing and Rehab, please contact administrators at either facility to make arrangements.

Tips For Those New To Working From Home From An Experienced Expert

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For 35 years I’ve worked from home, but for scores of people thrust into working from home for the first time because of COVID- 19, they are in foreign territory. So paraphrasing a popular insurance commercial, “I know a thing or two about this,” and would like to share some tips and lessons learned during the past four decades.