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NW. Nebraska — Northwest Nebraska Region Local Board #5656-00 expects to be awarded federal funds in the amount of $45,000.00 ARPAR phase and $23,500 Phase 40 under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the counties of Box Butte, Cherry, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux. The funding is provided by a national Board that is chaired by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consist of representative from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. This local board will determine how the funds awarded will be distributed.

After your visit: Your physician may order blood work, x-rays or a scan of your body. If the concern is acute or potentially a threat to your immediate health, you may be asked to wait for your results in the clinic. Normally, patients may leave and await their results from home. If the physician has requested a follow-up appointment, please schedule prior to your departure. We highly encourage this step as the schedules fill up very quickly.

• Damage is caused when calcium cannot be drawn up in the roots from the soil. • Only add calcium supplements based on soil test recommendations.

Jean Burge Former Lakeview pastor, Mark and Dawn Langenbach and family of Michigan will be visiting in the area this week. Following the (July 23) Sunday morning service at Lakeview Church a potluck will be held in their honor.

As a patient, it can be challenging to navigate the healthcare system. This can lead to frustration and disappointment in the system itself. My intent with this article is to be both informative and alleviate some angst associated with seeking medical care.

If you are confused about whether you should to raw pack or hot pack your garden produce to safely preserve it for later this year. Read this article to get clarity on which method is the best for preserving your produce.

The Sand Painters Art Club, July featured artist of the month at the Valentine Library is Patricia Schemmer. The name of her show is “Nebraska in my backyard.” This is a collection of recent works done in pastel of sites from around Nebraska including her backyard.

New updated garden produce rules for the Scotts Bluff County Fair. Maturity - Produce should be in prime condition for eating at the time of judging. But, NEW in some instances, immature specimens can be included, especially in the case of late or early season fairs, green tomatoes, winter squash, carrots, green beans, melons, and of course, pumpkins. Exhibits should be uniform in size, shape, color, maturity, and type.

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

How much am I able to earn from an employer if I opt to take my Social Security at age 62 next year? - Glenn To be very clear, you can earn as much money as you want while collecting Social Security benefits. The issue that most people are concerned with is having their benefits reduced for earning more than the annual earnings limit.