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ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) has developed a monthly schedule for the Extra Helpings On the Go Van program and will be coming to several locations in Nebraska. The program’s primary focus is to reach those who live in remote areas and have difficulty accessing local offices.

Rolland Sharkey was honored at a surprise 80th birthday party Saturday at the Vet’s Club in Valentine. A good number of family and friends attended.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

High costs and shortages of pharmaceuticals are serious, ongoing issues. Drug prices in the U.S. are among the highest in the world. A recent survey by the Rand Corporation looked at drug prices in 32 developed countries; U.S. prices were the highest in the group and were more than twice the average of prices in other countries. What is especially troubling is that the products sold in many of these countries are the same drugs produced by the same manufacturers as those sold in the U.S. at much higher prices.

The decedents of Alfred and Rebecca Shields Lawrence are having a pot luck reunion at the Valentine City Park Pavilion at 12:00 noon. All cousins are encouraged to attend..

Dean and Sheryl Noteboom spent Friday and Saturday with Jason and Mindi Veurink and family and celebrated Mindi’s 40th birthday. JD and Desirae Noteboom and Reese of Fort Pierre joined them.

One of the most common reasons a person comes to the Ear Nose and Throat clinic is a stuffy nose. The way the symptoms are described varies. The stuffiness or congestion can be present at all times, at certain times of year, worse on one side, alternate sides, and may or may not respond to medications.

Nutritious and flavorful carrots make the perfect snack and addition to salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. They have the crunch of chips and crackers without the fat and calories. High in vitamin A and easy to grow, plant now for a flavorful fall harvest.

Plants can be beautiful additions to a home and provide a natural way to filter interior air. Many homeowners prefer to enhance their spaces with greenery and various flowers. Though that's a great way to design a home's interior, pet owners must exercise caution with plants to safeguard their furry friends.