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BBB offers tips for those seeking to donate to help those in need following the tornadoes that struck Mississippi and parts of Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee. Among other things, donors should be cautious about vague appeals that don’t identify the intended use of funds.

It has been nine years since my medical school acceptance. I can describe my personal process in two words: arduous and lengthy. Now, this may not be the case for all people that apply to medical school. A few individuals may be able to apply directly out of undergrad and be accepted. I’ll speak from my experience which had a few more detours involved.

A spirit-filled day was enjoyed by the women of the North Platte Deanery of the Council of Catholic Women recently held in Valentine at St. Nicholas Church. The Deanery installed Loretta Hamilton as Vice President, heard of Pro-Life updates, legislative bills to watch, and community service projects were discussed prior to Mass and meditation. Fellowship and a delicious lunch followed to the enjoyment of all. A fall meeting is planned at North Platte St. Patrick's meeting Hall for September 30 and all women are encouraged to attend. Focus for that meeting will be a baby shower for the North Platte Women's Resource Center which serves pregnant women in the area and runs completely on donations. Back Row: Fr. Lou Nollette, Justina Benscoter, Marilyn Lund, Shirley Rossman, Nadeane Allard, Corky Michalski, Judy Roosa; Third Row: Marylin Ericksen, Susan Johnson, Jo Hand; Second Row: Cindy Dunbar, Sandy Eggert, Susan Kerr, Joyce Gabriel, Deb Grey, Terri Nollette, Carla Dredge, Kathy Hassett, Sherry Weatherly, Martha Siegfried, Margaret Lutter, Maggie Arnold; Front Row: Caitlyn Young, Shelly Henderson. Not pictured: Loretta Hamliton, Kay Sandoz, Wanda Nielson

The Lakeview Church will have a Good Friday service at 7:00 p.m. on April 7. (God willing and if the roads are passable!) Everyone is welcome! Pastor Joshua Stammis will speak this Sunday, April 2 at the Cowboy Church service at the Valentine Livestock Auction. Lakeview Church will be in charge of the Sermons-a-la-carte Lenten service at the Episcopal Church in Valentine on Wednesday, April 5 at noon.

Coffee lovers - and their doctors have long wondered whether a jolt of java can affect the heart. New research published Wednesday finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart hiccup that can feel like a skipped beat.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

The March Art Show at the Valentine Public Library is a selection of oil paintings by Joan Swim. Capturing the essence of our natural surroundings and simplicity of daily life is the focus of Joan Swim’s artwork. In this fast paced, technologically embedded society Joan opens the viewer’s eyes to the aesthetics of the ordinary. Viewing the straightforward nature of something and working from life in plein air gives vibrancy to what Swim sees as life’s simple beauty. Nature is her studio as she paints weekly in plein air on location. Her hope is that the viewer finds refuge and fascination in the design and eloquence of a humble life.

Healthy relationships are the cornerstone of a healthy life. A good friend supports and encourages growth. Youth need guidance in finding good friends. A variety of relationships encourages acceptance of differences, conflict resolution and practicing social skills.

by the late Richard P. Holm, MD Before my junior year in high school, I returned from a Boy Scout canoeing trip to discover my sister had been killed in a car crash. I will never forget the sadness of the moment when I walked into the house that was filled with what seemed like half the caring and wonderful town of De Smet to find my mom and dad there grieving. It was near the end of that summer, but the beginning of a long period of mourning for my family and me.

Patty Tinant and Ruth TInant traveled to Eagle over the weekend where they visited Patty’s son, Lucas and wife Becky and family. Jason and Lizzie Schubauer, Ella and Clara went to Omaha on Friday where they attended a hockey game that evening and visited Alex Schubuaer and Molli Weeks for the weekend.