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Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34 BEING KIND TO THE NEEDY Local charities serve as the bedrock of social support, providing immediate, targeted assistance that profoundly impacts families in crisis. While they often operate on a grassroots level, the ripple effects of their work extend outward, stabilizing local communities, influencing national policies and contributing to worldwide humanitarian efforts.

Community members will gather in downtown Palmer this Saturday, June 6th for the annual Summer Kickoff celebration, featuring tournaments, live music, food and entertainment throughout the day. Interviewed about the event on Monday, Palmer Community Club President Charlie Berney said he was excited for another good time at the annual summer celebration.

Road work is projected to begin on United States Highway 30 early next week and run into November. Weather permitting, the work will begin on Monday, June 8th.

During the summer months, children tend to have more unstructured time, and parents or grandparents may have the chance to spend more quality time with them. Adults can enhance children’s development while building great memories by planning fun and stimulating summer activities. Here are some ideas that don’t cost much money; the only requirement is an adult who is willing to spend time with children.

Elizabeth Krance was among the graduates of the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) in May. Krance earned a bachelor’s in education in special education K-12 and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Krance’s name was inadvertently left out of the previous story concerning UNK’s commencement exercises.

The Merrick County Treasurer’s Office is alerting residents and businesses that they should plan ahead when submitting time-sensitive mail following a recent clarification by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarking practices.

FATHER REALLY DOES KNOW BEST In an era of family fragmentation, an intact family—where both mother and father are married, committed and present—provides children with unmatched stability and guidance. When the father actively leads while living at home and often working outside the home, the family gains a balanced structure that blends provision, protection and presence.