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Celebrating 45 Years
March 2020
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New Horizons old • er 74 adul ts since 19
A publication of the Eastern Nebraska Offce on Aging
VOL. 45 • NO. 3
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Deborah Ward has directed the marketing and communications efforts for Visit Omaha since 2007. Her mission is to promote Omaha as a dynamic destination to help stimulate its economic growth. Prior to joining Visit Omaha, the graduate of Ralston High School and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, was a television news anchor and reporter for Omaha’s KMTV for 26 years. Nick Schinker chronicles Ward’s life and career beginning on page 8.
Ski for Light A group of 35 area residents volunteered and/or participated in the 41st annual Ski for Light held during late January in the Black Hills. See page 16.
What’s inside Health agencies collaborating .................... 2 Hemesath’s ‘Conscious Aging’ ................... 2 Homestead exemption program ................. 3 VAS can help file homestead forms ........... 4 AARP’s Tax-Aide program ........................... 5 Senior discounts can save you $$$ ............ 6 Scammers eye new technology .................. 7 Caregivers visit College of St. Mary .......... 12 Avoiding the dangers of poison ................ 13 Watering indoor plants properly ................ 15