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It’s funny how quickly we fade from memory.

It’s been 44 years since I graduated high school and 39 since my college graduation.

Letter to the Editor As the two Parish Communities of Lindsay and Humphrey are challenged with the changes that have been dealt to us, there have been so many prayers, disruptions, opinions, controversy, agreements, disagreements, more prayers, committees, etc., etc., etc. Through it all, many questions remain unanswered, however, both communities are moving forward into new ventures. Recently a friend of mine shared an article that was written 35 years ago (1989) and published in the Catholic Voice. This article was written by the principal of Holy Family at the time, who was also new to the community. As I read this article, I felt it really hit home for both the Lindsay and Humphrey communities. I've always related the disruption and changes placed upon us, to the effect that it would have on each of these communities. Losing our schools, the history, the sacrifices, the identity among many things, will take its toll on these communities. This article references the dependency between schools and communities. I diluted the article somewhat to reflect the highlights. It is titled: THE LITTLE PARISH THAT COULD

Thirty-seven years ago my wife, Kelly, and I got married, and a lot has changed since then.

Read the fine print.

Over the last few months, I’ve come to the realization that I am a DEFENDER I am a DEFENDER of readily accessible Catholic faith based education in rural Nebraska I am a DEFENDER of quality education for my children at a school where they feel safe,valued, respected and where their opinions are acknowledged I am a DEFENDER of those too scared or unable to speak out for fear of discrimination I am a DEFENDER of Canon law that states that it is my right to speak out against propositions that I feel are more harmful than beneficial to those that proposal will affect I am a DEFENDER of my children for standing up for what they believe in based on the values and morals I have instilled in them I am a DEFENDER for Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish and the associated elementary and jr/sr high schools filled with its parishioners I am a DEFENDER Of all those that fought for our country so we may have the rights that we do without fear of persecution I am a DEFENDER of the FLYERS mascot — that is more than just a mascot it is a memorial to all military personnel and the sacrifices they endured Thank you Archbishop Lucas, Father Stan, and the transition team for igniting the DEFENDER spark in my soul — for without your actions, I would have never come to realization how big of a DEFENDER I truly am — GOD BLESS! Sarah Keiser Czarnick

One year went by in a blur.

I don’t often get sick, but when I do I do it right.