DOROTHY M. HENRY

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Dorothy Marie Henry, age 84, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska. Dorothy (Dot) was born on March 11, 1937 at Holbrook, Nebraska to Ernest and Rachel (Mock) Mues.

Addiction...Reality vs Mythology

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Bacchus was a member of the Roman pantheon of gods. In ancient times he had a variety of attributes, but modern culture primarily remembers him as a god of wine and debauchery. Perhaps the image of his followers, or Bacchantes, as individuals who have abandoned society to live in a raucous state of perpetual inebriation has contributed to our perception of alcoholism and addiction.
Addiction...Reality vs Mythology

Putting the Brakes on Bad Bills

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The Nebraska Legislature is two-thirds of the way through the 2021 legislative session. Over the next several weeks, Senators will vote on a number of key bills. As they do, I encourage Nebraskans to follow closely debate at the State Capitol.
Putting the Brakes on Bad Bills

Hughes’ Views

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Last week we began debate on the budget bills. Our only constitutional responsibility as a legislature is to pass a biennial budget. It’s been awhile but we actually have more money than was projected which makes it easier and also a bit harder to create a budget. When we are low on money it is easier to just say no to anything that requires extra money. When we have extra money it can be difficult to decide what should take priority. Just because we have more this year, doesn’t mean that during the next budget cycle we will be in the same situation and then we would have to cut a program that was just created. Although, any money that can go towards property tax relief in a sensible manner is something that has been a priority of mine and I will continue to support it.
Hughes’ Views

Oxford and Arapahoe movie theaters set to reopen

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The Granada Theater will be showing new release movies beginning the weekend of April 30. The Board is busy preparing to “powerup” the Theater for patrons. The digital projector needed to have its software updated and the projector needed to have a “good digital physical” from a specialized technician. The pop machine has to have Pepsi technicians recalibrate the machine, replace tubing, and do special cleaning etc., before any pop can be served and of course all new products are on order. The concession stand will be completely restocked with fresh products…including popcorn! As long as movies are available from Hollywood for showing, the Theater will be back in business as usual. Showtimes will be April 30-May 3 “News World,” May 7-10 and May 14-17 “Raya and the Last Dragon,” and May 21-24 and May 28-31 “Tom & Jerry the Movie.” All showtimes are at 7:30 pm.
Oxford and Arapahoe movie theaters set to reopen

Brooks, Kramer reach plea deals; Each convicted of child abuse

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Two men who had been charged in the Furnas County sex trafficking investigation reached plea deals with prosecutors and were convicted before District Court judges Thursday. Thursday morning, Justin Brooks, a 31-year-old from Arapahoe, pleaded no contest to an amended count of Child Abuse without Injury, a Class 3A felony.

Conversation continues on State Health Standards

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Over a six-hour period during the monthly Nebraska State Board of Education meeting on April 2, the eightmember body heard testimony from 79 individuals. All but three of those making public comments were there to voice their opinion on the 60-page proposed Department of Education Health Standards document that was released in March. Sixty persons went on record in opposition to the proposed standards with only sixteen testifying in support of it.
Conversation continues on State Health Standards