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You are probably familiar with drug commercials. There are all sorts of them showing people being active and smiling as they attend a birthday party, go biking, go surfing, or shopping at a flower shop. At some point they start listing some of the side effects and precautions, including some obvious and some scary statements. “Do not take this medication if you take nitrates for chest pain, do not take this medication if you do not suffer from a disease, or do not take his medication if you are allergic to this medication. Stop taking this medication if you experience headache, dizziness, sudden death, or body odor.”

The Community Services Program at Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) will sponsor a Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry with the Food Bank of the Heartland on May 23, 2023 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds located at 120 S. Green Street in Valentine starting at 5:00 p.m. Please use the north entrance. There is no need to bring boxes volunteers will load the food in your vehicle. Any family in need is welcome to come.

The Lakeview Cemetery and church ground clean up is set for Wednesday, May 24 at 1:00 p.m. All willing hands are welcome to help out! Brayden Hammer and daughter Paisley of Iowa arrived Tuesday to spent the week with Rick and Kitty VanderWey.

The first successful organ transplant was a kidney transplant in 1954. The donor was the identical twin of the recipient. The new kidney worked for 11 months. This was long before any anti-rejection medications were available. Cyclosporine, the first anti-rejection medication, was approved for use in 1983. The use of anti-rejection medications has significantly increased how long transplanted organs will function.

Lincoln – The Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID19 declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS) expired May 11. Nebraska ended its COVID-19 PHE on June 30, 2021.

by Vicki Schmitt, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener - Want some pizazz in your yard? Ornamental Grasses can add color, texture, and height to your landscape without much maintenance. Consider your space and read tags carefully. Most ornamental grasses prefer full sun, but some can handle part shade. Be sure to check height predictions to find the best fit for your site. Ornamental grasses can provide interest through the winter, just cut off in early spring.

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy eating plan. Local grocery stores and farmers markets carry an amazing variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are both nutritious and delicious. Harmful bacteria that may be in the soil or water where produce grows, may come in contact with the fruits and vegetables and contaminate them. Or fresh produce may become contaminated after it is harvested, during preparation or storage. Here are some important tips to help protect yourself and your family from illness: Buying Fresh Produce

Each year, the American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Little Miss Poppy program to encourage young people to be involved with promoting the various poppy and Veteran programs. Any youth applying must be between the ages of 6-12 and qualify for/join as a Junior Member of the Auxiliary (if they are not already a member). The first year, they will serve as “Little Miss Poppy in Waiting” and assist the current Miss Poppy. The following year, they will assume full Miss Poppy duties. Miss Poppy typically has a role in the following events and should be available for as many as possible: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence, Veterans Day, Wreaths Across America, December 17, and 1884 Days at the end of April. For an application, contact Tiffany Swanson at tiffany. swanson81@yahoo.com or call 308430-1643 or Michelle Garwood at 402-389-1655. This year’s applications are due on May 23.

Rylee Ward is the May Artist of the Month for the Sand Painters Art Club. “I’ve always been drawn to art. I’ve always been drawn to the beauty of life in general. I create art because I use it to express my views and feelings. I create with a variety of mediums, depending solely on what I’m trying to express. My artwork acts as a way for me to express how I’m thinking through more than words.” -Rylee’s Artist Statement. She is a freshman at Valentine High School. Rylee is the daughter of Justin and Ashlee Ward. Her art is on display at Bank of the West, Security First Bank, Viearo, Sandhills Bank, and Union Bank all in Valentine.

Jean Burge The area received rain this past week – about one inch, which is just what pastures needed right now. Let’s hope the pattern continues! Dwight and Marvanne Logterman delivered bulls to Anselmo this past week.