A publication of the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging
April 2016 VOL. 41 • NO. 4
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An animal’s best friend
After serving more than 18 years as the president and CEO of the Nebraska Humane Society, Judy Varner is retiring at the end of April. Varner is seen here with her dog, Archie Manning. Nick Schinker’s story about Varner and her career begins on page 10.
Let’s read
What’s inside April calendar of events.......................................... 3
Tony Weigel was among a group of six older adults that recently read to the second grade classes at Ralston’s St. Gerald’s Elementary School. See page 18.
Information on homestead exemptions.................. 3 Salvaging your old tires ......................................... 4 Tax filing assistance through April 18 .................... 5 Adopting retired military, police dogs .................... 6 Color Vibe 5K to benefit ENOA ............................... 7 Sen. Fischer working to end ‘spoofing’ ................ 15 The benefits of swimming .................................... 15 ‘Read it & eat’ offers regional recipes .................. 16 Ramsey, Dineen Shrier’s new book ...................... 19