Opinion

With election season behind us, the Senate is back in session.

The Drama Department at Elmwood-Murdock High School is in the middle of another successful year in the One Act division.When I watch one of their productions it can’t help but take me back - way, way back to my own love of theater when I was in high school in the 40’s.

Each year the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) sponsors an Americanism Essay Contest for students in grades 3 - 12.

Lately my teenager has been fascinated by medical dramas.

What do warts, pap smears, cervical cancer, head and neck cancer, and a vaccine all have in common?

Dear Editor,Happy Veterans Day!There are not words big enoughThere is not a hug strong enoughThere is not a smile wide enoughBut, these words can be offered by all“Thank You to all you Veterans.”You are in our thoughtsYou are in our prayersFor all you’ve done.Thank You!!From: Massie-Richards American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #100, Syracuse NE

This week, Nebraskans entrusted me for the third time with the greatest honor of my life, and I’m humbled by their decision to return me to the U.S.

Yesterday afternoon was very interesting – and relaxing for me.