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The pinnacle of birthday celebrations, if there's no piñata to break open, is when the birthday cake comes out and party attendees serenade the guest of honor. The song everyone harmonizes to is among the most widely recognized and well-loved tunes in the world. The "birthday song," also known as "Happy Birthday to You," is in the public domain in the United States and the European Union. The song originally was penned as a classroom greeting song titled "Good Morning to All," written by sisters Mildred J. Hill and Patty Smith Hill. Both were educators and developed unique teaching strategies to assist students. The song was composed by Mildred and the lyrics were written by Patty to be used in kindergarten classrooms.

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Nebraska City swim team opens summer season

The Nebraska City swim team opened its summer season with the Auburn Relays on June 4 and hosted its annual Fun Night meet on June 6. The team hosted Malvern and Hamburg on June 8 and was set to compete in another meet at Auburn on June 13. Other meets coming on the schedule are June 15 at home against Savannah, Shenandoah, and East Atchison; June 18 at the Maryville (Mo.) Invite, June 20 at Hamburg (Iowa); June 22, home for a meet with Malvern and Plattsmouth; Saturday, June 25 at home for the program’s annual invitational; and June 29 for a meet at Plattsmouth. The Nebraska City swim team’s annual awards night will take place after the last meet at a time and date to be announced. The Steinhart Park Aquatic Center is closed for the evenings of June 15 and June 22 so that the swim team can host its meet. The pool will also be closed throughout the day on June 25 for the invitational. Watch for additional photos in the News-Press. Photos of the swim team are courtesy of Emily Meyer

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Modern Real Estate Juniors and Seniors host Waverly in doubleheader

The Nebraska City Modern Real Estate Juniors and Seniors hosted Waverly for a doubleheader on June 7 with the Juniors falling in defeat. The Senior game was suspended due to weather in the fifth inning with Waverly holding a decisive lead. The next home games for the Nebraska City teams, all doubleheaders, will be June 15 against Elkhorn Mount Michael beginning at 5:30 p.m., June 18 against Syracuse beginning at 2 p.m., June 21 against Ashland beginning at 5:30 p.m. and June 22 against Lincoln Southeast beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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Nebraska City 18s softball

The Nebraska City 18s softball team scored back-toback dominant wins over the Cass County Wildcats on Monday to take its overall record to 21-3 for the summer season. Scores were 12-1 and 8-0. The team has two tournament victories to go along with its great record.

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Two ways of looking at sin

Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God...” Guilt says, “I did bad; therefore, I need to try and do better.” Shame says, “I did bad; therefore, I am bad.” Shame has no place your life. If it does, evict it immediately.

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