Public Power District · range from about anything the girls want to make. “We had enchiladas, pork loin, meat loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, fish taco, teriyaki chicken along

“If you dream it, I can make it!” New business ownerEmilee Hinn is ready to whip up any type of coffee orsmoothie at “Farmhouse Coffee” in downtownRushville. Hinn jumped in with both feet into her newadventure. She had never worked at a coffee shop priorbut noted, “Just something I have always wanted to do.”

“I’ve always worked out on the ranch. This is a bit ofa change for me and I like it,” said Hinn. She has most-ly been a stay at home mom filling in here and there. “ Ihad a few fill in/part time jobs at Rushville Vet Clinic andthe Sale Barns in Rushville and Gordon,” sheexplained. “For the past several years I have ranchedand farmed with Clint Vincent (her significant other).”The couple have a blended family of five children -Kendrick, 22; Kaden, 18; Robert, 17; Sissy, 15 andKyler, 14.

The couple have lived south of Rushville, whereamazingly enough is where she has lived most of herlife. “My previous house was right across from SmithLake,” she explained.

Clint owns a manure hauling business, VincentFeedlot Services in addition to ranching and helping atthe coffee shop.

FARMHOUSE COFFEE opened up in Februarywithout a hitch, until the Corona Virus put a new spin onher business limiting her to carry-out only for awhile.After she purchased the law office owned by JudgeCharles Plantz, just south of the Twisted Turtle. Theyworked most of last summer giving it a makeover whilemaintaining some of it’s historic character. In the seat-ing area, you will find an amazing bookcase wall of legalbooks. It makes a cozy place to enjoy your favorite caf-feinated beverage accompanied with a homemadetreat. “Roger Vincent (Clint’s dad) and I did most ofthe remodel. He was so much help. I couldn’t have doneit without him,” explained Hinn. They were fortunate tolocate some gently used cabinetry from Colorado. Shesaid she did the majority of the decorating. “My mom(Tess Hinn) and Clint’s mom (Carol Vincent) are alwayson the look out for some decor,” she added. “Ironicallyour moms have been best friends for many, manyyears.”

In the kitchen area you will also spot the vaultinstalled in the “Union Bank”, in which the building orig-inally housed. Hinn pointed out the last inspection stick-

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Public Power District

Rushville Welcomes Cozy ‘Farmhouse Coffee’ Shop

Farmhouse Coffee in Rushville offers amazing coffee inan awesome cozy atmosphere. Above, from left employeesAlexys Fernandez, daughter Sissy Hinn and owner EmileeHinn.

ers for the vault are still in tact dating back to 1919. She wasable to repair the original locks, making it an awesome pantry.

Dark Canyon Coffee from Rapid City, S.D. is FarmhouseCoffee’s supplier. Their featured in house coffee is DakotaRoast. Their hot beverages are available in three sizes whichinclude Americano, Cappuccino, Lattee, Macchiato, Mocha,Hot Chocolate and Chia Tea. And if you prefer a simple kind ofcoffee, you can have it just black or not even a coffee drinker,tea is available. Added flavors include maretto, caramel,chocolate, English toffee, hazelnut, Irish cream, raspberry,white chocolate, pumpkin pie and butterscotch. About half ofthese are available in sugar free. Milk choices include whole,(Continued on Page 2)

lunch special is available, which varies each week. Mosteverything is made fresh in house. Friday lunch specialsrange from about anything the girls want to make. “We hadenchiladas, pork loin, meat loaf with mashed potatoes andgravy, fish taco, teriyaki chicken along with homemade din-ner rolls,” Hinn explained.

“Carol Vincent makes our cinnamon rolls, while ColetteSnyder also bakes for me too,” Hinn explained.

In order to serve all their customers, Emilee needssome extra help. “My daughter Sissy helps me a lot. Clintalso helps first thing in the morning. And Kaden’s girlfriendAlexys Fernandez also helps on occasion.”

Hinn says it’s the “Self fulfillment’ she enjoys the mostabout owning her own business.

Hours are Monday thru Thursday, 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. andFridays 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to place anorder call Farmhouse Kitchen at (308) 327-2401.

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(Continued from Page 1)skim and almond.

The “Caramel Macchiato seems to be the mostrequested beverage. Farmhouse Coffee attractsreturning customers from all over.

For those who prefer a cold beverage. There areseveral delicious choices including iced coffee, inhouse-tea; Frappes are available in cookies n’cream, mocha freeze, caramel and vanilla.Smoothie lovers may choose from strawberry,peach and mango.

Farmhouse Coffee offers homemade breakfastburritos, muffins and cinnamon rolls everyday inaddition to sandwiches and salads . On Fridays, a

EmileeHinn infront thehistoricbank vaultstillremainingfrom theUnionBank, nowserves asa pantryforFarmhouseCoffeelocated at133 S.Main inRushville.

Farmhouse Coffee in Rushville is the cozy new coffeeshop in Rushville, owned by Emilee Hinn, of rural Rushville.

of these in my garden and you can do this as well.Lettuce grows best under cool spring skies. To take

advantage of the best lettuce weather, sow seeds as soon asyour ground can be worked in the spring. Head lettuce(romaine, butter, and iceberg) can be grown from seed but ismore commonly grown from transplants. Lettuce can survive

temperatures down to 20 degrees.Hot weather and warm dry soil causelettuce to bolt (form seeds) and get bit-ter. To extend the lettuce season, pro-vide shade for the plants once the tem-perature reaches 80 degrees. I per-sonally plant Swiss chard, beet

greens, cabbage, broccoli and spinach for summer harvestwhen I know that the more tender lettuces will not grow.Gogi Berries and Maqui berries are the berries often men-tioned when we think of super fruits; however, the NorthAmerican berries such as strawberries, raspberries, blueber-ries, cranberries, and blackberries still rank among the world'smost nutritious fruits…AND…These can also be grown in youryard. I have strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and black-berries growing in my garden in the Panhandle of Nebraskaso I know it is possible. The win-win about growing berries isthat they are perennial and you need plant them only onceand can still harvest the fruit for many years to come.

SPINACH BERRY ANTIOXIDANT SALADGive your immune system a boost with this Spinach Berry

Antioxidant Salad. It's loaded with spinach, apple, celery,blueberries, pomegranate seeds and walnuts.

INGREDIENTS 2 cups organic baby spinach leaves2 organic celery sticks, sliced1 large organic Fuji or Gala apple, cored and chopped1 cup walnuts (preferably soaked)3/4 cup organic fresh Pomegranate seeds(frozen if you can't find fresh)

3/4 cup organic fresh blueberriesDressing -shake well in jar.2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1-1/2 tablespoons honey4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONSPlace the spinach, fruit and walnuts in a bowl.Drizzle the vinaigrette around the inside of the bowl and foldinto the ingredients to evenly coat.

Super FoodsWe hear about Super Foods but really what is a

Super Food? I personally think it is SUPER when I canhave brats and beer in my backyard with friends andfamily. Somehow, I don't think that is what they mean :

The Oxford dictionary defines a Super food as anutrient-rich food consideredto be especially beneficial forhealth and well-being" TheLive Science Website goeson to claim that "Super foodscontain a variety of nutrients,such as anti-oxidants , whichare thought to ward off diseases such as cancer, dia-betes, and heart attacks."

Our thoughts immediately go to "expensive, strangefoods that are hard to find". But I am finding this is notnecessarily true. The #1 Super Food is leafy green veg-etables Also very high on the list are the berries wegrow in North America.

Foods are ranked as super foods using the ANDI rat-ing system (The Aggregate Nutrient Density Index whichranks food based on nutrient density ratio on a scale of1 to 1,000) for their concentrated micronutrients in con-junction with low calorie content.

We want to have our food consumption include theimportant nutrients and micro-nutrients that keep ourbodies healthy and running efficiently. It is true that mosthealthy foods have at least some nutrients that our bod-ies need. But we might have to eat a massive number ofcalories to get all the nutrients we need is we eat foodswith only one or two nutrients available. That is wherethe super Foods come in. When we eat our leafy greenvegetables we receive maximum nutrients for the leastcalories.The Good NewsYou just read a lot of facts about nutrition and eatinghealthy ----But here is the Good News which will helpyou. You can grow your own super foods right in yourgarden. They can be very cheap and easy to grow.There is hardly an edible green leafy vegetable that isn'trecommended but as a rule of thumb, the darker thegreen, the more beneficial the food. Some greens thatscore at the top of the nutrient density spectrum includekale, collard greens, watercress, bok choy, spinach,broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard, arugu-la and dark lettuces. Fresh is always best but frozenvegetables are a convenient option as well. I grow most

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Along The Garden Path -by Karen Runkle, Master Gardener

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Do you have a home office orwork from home? Follow theseelectrical safety tips to keep youand your home safe from electri-cal hazards.

1. Avoid overloading outlets2. Unplug appliances when not in use to

save energy and minimize the risk ofshock or fire

3. Regularly inspect electrical cords andextension cords for damage

4. Extension cords should only be used on a temporarybasis

5. Never plug a space heater or fan into an extensioncord or power strip

6. Never run cords under rugs / carpets, doors, or win-dows

7. Plug in smartly. Make sure cords do not become trip-ping hazards

8. Keep papers and other potential combustibles at leastthree feet away from space heaters and other heatsources

Electrical Safety While Working From Home

9. Make sure you use proper wattage for lamps / light-ing

10. Make sure your home has smoke alarms. Test themmonthly, change batteries yearly, and replace theunit every 10 years

Wherever you work, it's alwaysimportant to be safe.


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served as a FCCLA Bigb r o t h e r - S i s t e rRepresentative. Stewartalso took part in One Actand served asHomecoming Queen thispast year.Her future plans includeearning a degree inC o m m u n i c a t i o nDisorders of theUniversity of Nebraska -Kearney.,

* * * * *One of two $500 scholar-ships was also awardedto a Hemingford High

School graduate, Kinzee Swanson.Kinzee’s career goal is to attend Chadron State this

fall where she will begin her studies for Dental Hygiene fortwo years. “After completing this program I’m hoping to getaccepted into the West Division Dental Hygiene Program(Continued on Page 6)

Northwest Rural Public Power District recently recog-nized the 2020 scholarship recipients in May. They are typ-ically recognized at the Board Meeting, however since theCorona Virus, they were contacted by mail. The scholar-ship committee selected very worthy students for theirscholarships provided through Northwest Rural.

The student applications were selected based on ACTscores, grade point average, motivation and or leadershipqualities, goals, character, financial need and care taken inpreparing the application. This program is designed to rec-ognize and encourage the achievements of rural studentsresiding within Northwest Rural’s service area.

THE FIRST APPLICANT selected for this year’s BasinElectric $1000 scholarship is Jori Stewart, a 2020Hemingford High School senior. The daughter of John andJoli Stewart, has been very active throughout high school.She has participated in volleyball, basketball and trackwhere she was a district medalist two years in addition toparticipating in the Best of the West twice, and was a hur-dle state qualifier. She also participated in Cross Countryher last two years and was a state qualifier her senior year.She was inducted to the National Honor Society as a soph-omore, on the Student Council all four years, Fellowship ofChristian Athletes and Health Professions Club, both forthree years. She also was a cheerleader two years and

Northwest Ruralannounces HemingfordHigh graduate, JoriStewart, as the $1000 BasinScholarship Award recipi-ent.

NRPPD Announces 2020 Scholarship Winners


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(Continued fromPage 5)in the Gering/Scottsbluff area,’’ saidSwanson.

She is has keptvery busy in school andoutside of school thepast four years. Shehas been a member ofFCCLA for four years inwhich she attendedmany conferences.She served on theStudent Council thepast three years. Sheparticipated in theHealth ProfessionsClub, Yearbook Committee, One Act Play, State ProStartand World Strides.

In addition to the Big Brother/Big Sister program theFCCLA hosts, she has assisted with the Food Drive,served as Chapter Vice President her senior year andSecretary her junior year. She has also served as theDistrict Vice President of Public Relations her senioryear.

Kinzee is the daughter of Cody Swanson of rural

Northwest Rural announcesHemingford High graduate,Kinzee Swanson, as a $500Scholarship Award recipi-ent.

Hemingford.* * * * *

The second$500 scholarship waspresented to ColeMadsen, a 2020Chadron High graduate.Madsen is a member ofNHS, played Cardinalfootball all throughouthigh school. He wasvoted HomecomingKing. He also participat-ed in Legion Baseball.Madsen has been veryactive in FFA competingin Districts and State. Hewas a Parliamentarian in2019 and served as VicePresident in 2020.

Academically he has been on the Gold Honor Roll forfour years and was a CSC Scholastic CompetitionChampion in 2019.

Outside of school he has been involved in 4-H for thepast ten years and has been a Dawes County Junior(Continued on Page 7)

Northwest Rural’s second$500 Scholarship goes toChadron High graduate,Cole Madsen.

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His future plans are to enroll at Chadron State inAugust. “This fall I will continue my education at ChadronState College as a freshman majoring in RangeManagement with a Livestock Option. My courses will beagriculturally based with an emphasis on Plant Science,Livestock Production, and Agribusiness,” noted Madsen.“After completing a Bachelor’s degree, I will remain inNorthwest Nebraska and pursue a career in productionagriculture. My aspirations include defining my life withcommunity involvement, service to others, and a deeplyrooted heritage,” ended Madsen. He is the son of Justinand Carey Madsen, who reside on the Table southwestof Chadron.

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Farmhouse Coffee

133 S. Main • Rushville, NE 69360(308) 327-2401


NRPPD NEWS

CROP SPRAYING NOTICEHelp our lineman avoid exposure to haz-

ardous crop chemicals.If you use dangerous chemicals in your

fields, PLEASE FLAG THEM.

We need your help to protect our employ-ees and their safety.

FORTUNATELY,THERE ARE

PEOPLE WHOACTUALLY

LOVE A JOBLIKE THIS.

You’d think a job description like thiswould scare people off, wouldn’t you? Butit doesn’t. In fact, these very demandingjobs attract some very dedicated people.People who understand the importance ofkeeping electricity in your home or busi-ness. People who know that they’ll be outin the middle of the night in a drivingsnowstorm. People who just seem to beborn with a desire to do more than justhave a job. We’d like to thank ourlineworkers for their hard work and dedica-tion. And if you agree, give them a thumbsup when you see them at work. Your appre-ciation is a big reason they take such pridein a very tough job.

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Number?Having your current phone number on fileallows NRPPD to make contact with you

for multiple reasons.

Updated telephone contact information will assistNRPPD in notifying you for planned outages, billingquestions, service change out questions, or even ifwe come across your cattle on the road.

Please return this form, with your payment, soNRPPD can update your contact information.Thank you for your assistance.

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or e-mail: [email protected]

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CORNER

Recipe

Old Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut• 3 cups half-and-half• 2 eggs, beaten• ¾ cup white sugar• ½ cup all-purpose flour• ¼ teaspoon salt• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked• 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the coconut on abaking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until goldenbrown, about 5 minutes.

In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs,sugar, flour and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over lowheat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 min-utes more. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cupof the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. Reserve theremaining coconut to top the pie.

Pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about4 hours.

Top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.

* * * * *Sensational Sirloin Kabobs• ¼ cup soy sauce• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar• 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar• ½ teaspoon garlic powder• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt• ½ teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning• 4 fluid ounces lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage• 2 pounds beef sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes• 2 green bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces• skewers• ½ pound fresh mushrooms, stems removed• 1 pint cherry tomatoes• 1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cubed

In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, light brown sugar, dis-tilled white vinegar, garlic powder, seasoned salt, garlic pep-per seasoning, and lemon-lime flavored carbonated bever-age. Reserve about 1/2 cup of this marinade for basting.Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Cover with theremaining marinade, and seal. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or

overnight.Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add green peppers,

and cook for 1 minute, just to blanch. Drain, and set aside.Preheat grill for high heat. Thread steak, green peppers,

mushrooms, tomatoes, and pineapple onto skewers in an alter-nating fashion. Discard marinade and the bag.

Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook kabobs on the prepared grillfor 10 minutes, or to desired doneness. Baste frequently withreserved marinade during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

* * * * *Summer Bean Salad• 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped• 1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

• 2 green onions, finely chopped• 1 cup chunky salsa• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

In a bowl, gently toss together the kidney beans, blackbeans, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, andgreen onions. In a separate bowl, mix the salsa, vinegar, andcilantro. Pour dressing over the bean mixture, and gently stir tocoat. Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.

* * * * *Bahama Mama• 1/2 fluid ounce rum• 1/2 fluid ounce coconut-flavored rum• 1/2 fluid ounce grenadine syrup

• 1 fluid ounce orange juice• 1 fluid ounce pineapple juice• 1 cup crushed ice

Combine regular rum, rum with coconut flavoring, grenadine,orange juice, pineapple juice and crushed ice in an electricblender. Blend until the drink's consistency is slushy.

* * * * *

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A brand-new central air conditioner is one of the biggestand most important investments you can make in your home.As you shop around for your new unit, you’ll likely be facedwith a multitude of choices, including system size, amenities,purchase price and installation costs. To make your search foryour next air conditioning system that much easier, here are afew things to consider before finalizing your purchase.

SIZE MATTERSSize is an important factor when it comes to finding the

right central air conditioner. When HVAC experts talk about“size,” they’re actually referring to an air conditioner’s coolingcapacity or how many BTUs of heat it can remove from indoorspaces within an hour. Sizing is all about finding the right airconditioner that can handle a home’s cooling load or theamount of heat energy it has to remove in order to maintaincomfortable temperatures without wasting energy.

Unfortunately, many homeowners and even a few contrac-tors tend to choose central A/C systems that offer too little ortoo much cooling capacity. Both mistakes can have drastic con-sequences in terms of comfort and efficiency:

• Oversized central A/C systems offer poor humidity control,causing indoor spaces to feel clammy and uncomfortable.Oversized units also suffer greater wear and tear, as well ashigher energy consumption and shorter lifespans.

• Undersized central A/C systems take longer to bring indoortemperatures under control, resulting in wasted energy andpoor indoor comfort. These units also experience greaterwear and tear than properly sized units.

Finding the right size air conditioner means assessing yourhome’s exact cooling needs. Fortunately, your HVAC contrac-tor can perform a specialized load calculation using the latest inindustry standard software. A proper load calculation takes intoaccount several aspects of your home, including insulationquality, window size and quantity, sun exposure and square

footage, just to name a few. Once your contractor has a clear pic-ture of your home’s cooling needs, it’s easier to find a central airconditioner that offers the perfect match.

EFFICIENCY MATTERS TOOEnergy efficiency is also important, especially if you’re

replacing your old central air conditioner to save money on ener-gy costs. The seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) is themeasurement of choice when it comes to finding energy efficientcentral A/C systems. You’ll find its SEER rating on the yellowEnergyGuide sticker that’s required on every new air condition-ing system sold.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s efficiency standards forcentral air conditioners vary by region. For example, central A/Csystems sold in Nebraska and other states included in the Northregion must be rated at a minimum 13 SEER. In comparison,similar air conditioners sold in the Southwest are required tomeet a minimum rating of 14 SEER.

The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient your air con-ditioner will be under normal operation. In other words, it’ll useless electricity throughout its working life and save you plenty ofmoney on your energy costs. Finding the most energy efficientA/C system within your budget can offer a significant return onyour investment throughout your ownership.(Continued on Page 11)

What to Look for When Buying a Central Air Conditioner

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FEATURES TO LOOK FORShopping for the right central A/C system also means finding

one that offers the latest features. Many of these features can payextraordinary dividends when it comes to overall energy efficiencyand cooling comfort:

• Variable-speed blower. Instead of running at full blast, a variable-speed motor uses an electronically commutated motor to oper-ate at multiple speeds, resulting in quieter operation and lowerenergy consumption.

• Two-stage compressor. Instead of operating at its full output, atwo-stage compressor can reduce its output by nearly halfaccording to reduced cooling demands. This system helps saveelectricity that would be otherwise wasted by a single-stagecompressor.

• Thermal expansion valve. Thermal expansion valves are designedto meter the flow of refrigerant through the evaporator and con-denser coils according to changes in your home’s cooling load.This valve keeps liquid refrigerant from flooding the compres-sor, which could lead to severe damage.

• Filter indicator light. Sometimes it’s easy to forget when your airfilter needs changing. A filter indicator light reminds you whenyour air filter needs to be changed, sparing your central air con-

ditioner plenty of wear and tear caused by clogged filterswhile improving its overall efficiency through proper main-tenance.

Another feature worth looking for is a smart thermostat,which offers a significant upgrade over the average programma-ble thermostat. A Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostat gives you theability to adjust temperatures and other settings via smartphoneor tablet app. Not only can you access your climate controls any-where you go, but you can also get feedback on energy con-sumption, receive updates and alerts and even incorporate yoursmart thermostat as a part of your home automation system.


OFFICERS• President: Bruce Troester, Marsland• Vice President: Christopher Garrett,

Chadron• Secretary: Lee Ahrens, Chadron• Treasurer: Marcus Sandberg,

Hay Springs• Terry Terrell, Hay Springs• Lucas Bear, Gordon• Tri-State Director: Gary Fuchser, Gordon

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was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the oldman around. But when I got to be 21 I was aston-ished at how much he had learned in seven years.”

Umberto Eco: “I believe that what we becomedepends on what our fathers teach us at oddmoments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. Weare formed by little scraps of wisdom.”

J. August Strindberg: “That is the thankless posi-tion of the father in the family -- the provider forall, and the enemy of all.”

John Wilmot: “Before I got married I had six theo-ries about raising children; now, I have six childrenand no theories.”

Dan Pearce: “Saturday mornings, I’ve learned, are agreat opportunity for kids to sneak in your bed, fallback asleep, and kick you in the face.”

Jim Valvano: “My father gave me the greatest giftanyone could give another person, he believed inme.”

Robert Fulghum: “ Don’t worry that children neverlisten to you; worry that they are always watchingyou.”

Wade Boggs: “Anyone can be a father, but it takessomeone special to be a dad.”

Theodore Hesburgh: The most important thing afather can do for his children is to love their moth-er.”

Kent Nerburn: “Until you have a son of your own... youwill never know the joy, the love beyond feeling thatresonates in the heart of a father as he looks uponhis son.”

Naveen Jain: “Being father has been, without a doubt,my greatest source of achievement, pride and inspi-ration. Fatherhood has taught me about unconditionallove, reinforced the importance of giving back andtaught me how to be a better person.”

Harmo Killebrew: “My father used to play with mybrother and me in the yard. Mother would come outand say, “You’re tearing up the grass’. ‘We’re notraising grass,’ Dad would replay. ‘ We’re raising boys.’

Janet Reno: “I have learned that raising children isthe single most difficult thing in the world to do. Ittakes hard work, love, luck, and a lot of energy, andit is the most rewarding experience that you canever have.”

H. Jackson Brown: “Always kiss your children good-night, even if they’re already asleep.”

Public Power District · range from about anything the girls want to make. “We had enchiladas, pork loin, meat loaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, fish taco, teriyaki chicken along

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