Summer memories reflect on work and boredom this summer
Patrick Murphy of Columbus Neb recalls summers shaped by work and parental limits. He contrasts his stay at home mom era with his children Claire and Alek who crave activity and friends. He notes boredom, routines, chores, and the wish for endless days versus school. He says summers are what we make of them.
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Claire
Alek
Seirer
Surviving on the job
A feature by Kursten Phelps with photographs by Matthew Huddleston examines resilience in the workplace. The piece profiles workers facing daily challenges, highlighting coping strategies, supportive colleagues, and organizational adjustments that sustain performance and morale.
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Kursten Phelps
Matthew Huddleston
Night Shifts Define Careers for Firefighters and EMS
Garden City Fire Department Lieutenant Ken Seizer and Lane County EMS EMT Eliz Schadel describe the demanding 24 hour shifts and rotating days off. They explain the unique brotherhood, the sleep disruption, and the adrenaline that fuels long hours, with family life balancing the strain.
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Garden City Fire Department
Ken Seizer
Seizer
Seirer
Eliz Schadel
Lane County Ems
St. Catherine Hospital
Lane County
Schadel
Health tips to prevent injuries from long shifts
Chiropractor Dr Jerome Greene warns that standing for extended periods risks hip knee and foot arch pain plus lumbar degeneration. He urges breaks every three to four hours, proper footwear and arch support, weight control and regular exercise, noting larger firms promote prevention while smaller ones may neglect it. He stresses spine care as essential.
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Jerome Greene
Greene
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