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Gardeners like a challenge and the sense of accomplishment when trying something new. Forcing poinsettias and Christmas cactus to rebloom provides such an opportunity.

Jean Burge Dan and Sheri Tinant visited relatives in Laramie, WY last week, and en route home visited their aunt, Caryll Homan at North Platte. Karla Walkling of Arizona and Karen Walkling of Omaha arrived here last week to spend some time visiting their mom, Wyonne Walkling, and other relatives.

Lincoln – September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and every Nebraskan has a role in saving lives. More than 47,000 Americans die by suicide each year, but suicide can be prevented. In Nebraska, a person dies by suicide once every 32 hours. One of the most effective methods is to raise the subject with a loved one or friend who may be considering suicide.

Parents and caregivers have a lot on their plates, including making sure every child is safe while in a vehicle. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, is announcing its annual Child Passenger Safety Week, September 18-24, 2022. The week is dedicated to educating parents and caregivers about the importance of correctly choosing, installing, and using car seats, booster seats, and seat belts to ensure their child is safe while in a motor vehicle.

These clinics are for farmers and ranchers and their families. They are confidential, one-on-one sessions with an experienced ag law attorney and ag finance counselor. These clinics have been offered in Nebraska since 1989.

Jean Burge Ron and Becky Patton flew to Tok, AK where they spent two weeks visiting their daughter, Heather and Rob Deeter. They had a great time seeing the sights, including going along for a caribou and moose hunt, which was not successful, but sure enjoyed harvesting blueberries, rose hips and even a few cranberries.

The North Central District Health Department would like to report that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Holt County near O’Neill. Residents should take precautions to protect themselves from mosquitoes.

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

After a busy summer of vacations, BBQ’s, and garden care, it is fun to turn our attention to planting. Fall is a great time to plant perennials and many garden centers are busy refreshing their supply of perennial plants. Consider including one or more of these winners when making your perennial plant selections this fall.

Our Savior Lutheran Church in Valentine invites you to attend our special mission event on Sunday, September 4. We will be welcoming mission speaker Gary W. Thies, who is a Mission Development Counselor with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Gary will give an exciting and interesting presentation on what is happening in the mission field around the world. Be sure to invite someone to come with you because you, too, are a missionary!