Life in Dorchester is good. Don't believe us? Consider the following:
- Unlike many others, we're earning more than ever before. In the past 10 years, Dorchester's estimated median household income has risen to more than $41,100, compared to $34,000 in 2000.
- Unlike other areas in the U.S., our home values are rising. Dorchester's estimated median house value today is $95,750; it was $60,200 in 2000.
- Cost of living here is among the lowest in the country.
- In the areas of property crime and violent crime, Dorchester's rates are about one-third the average rates for Nebraska.
In general, three key pitfalls to avoid are:
1.) The desire to change other people. When last did you want to change your own family members? Did it work? For most of us, it did not. So why try to overhaul your neighbor or fellow citizens? The truth is, no matter how hard we try to change another, it’s likely not going to work. Instead, talk to your neighbors and fellow community residents. Listen. Understand their hopes and dreams. Convince them to be part of making their community a better place.
2.) Impatience. It’s very frustrating when things are not going the way we want them to. Some of our staff members have been trying to pave Dorchester's streets for years. We have learned to wait, wait and wait. That doesn't mean giving up on our hopes for a better future. But the good book tells us to "be satisfied with what you have." That's the ultimate path to happiness.
3.) Jealousy. This is a very destructive and devastating emotion, perhaps worse than any other human quality. It will destroy relationships and communities -- even nations. We must learn to get rid of it as soon as possible and overcome it by believing in causes bigger than ourselves.
LIFE is good! No matter where you're at!
ReplyDelete(but congrats to Dorchester!)
All these things are right, but before paving, all the water lines need to be redone, a sewer system, Right, now if there was a fire there is only on line, the new one that has enough power to put a house fire out. Once the tower is up and running not sure if the old lines will handle the pressure. Lets get these thing fixed before, any paving is done, lots of things to talk about before that gets done, and the cost will be alot, put that ontop of paving, your talking along time in the making. Dorchester is still a good town, its the people that make it. There have been lots of nice thing done, remember it all take time, patience, desire and jealousy, as you have written dorchester times!
ReplyDeleteI like Mrs. Wolfe's comments in the letters to the editor section. Let's start paving block by block based on those who want it and are willing to pay at least the majority of the bill. I think the town should pay for a portion. Maybbe 60-40 split.
ReplyDeleteI would rather read the times, than the crete news.
ReplyDeleteJoyce said........
ReplyDeleteLIFE IS GOOD...thankful to be here to say that. Life is also what we make it--trying to make things better not only for the present but for the future. I am glad I live in Dorchester, NE...wouldn't want to be anywhere else! I also like Marilyn Wolfe's comment and the ones above....positive input and suggestions.