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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, with trees and shrubs as well as with other things. One person may see a maturing blackhaw viburnum as a beautiful multiseason plant, while their neighbor is annoyed with its poky branching and pungent flowers. We don’t all like or dislike the same things, and certainly don’t have to, but talking to other people can help us see the plants around us from a different perspective.

April 22, 2021 —Traditionally, this is the time of year when aspiring graduates are eagerly planning their walk across the stage and claim their diploma. Shortly thereafter, the student loan repayment process begins. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns of deceptive scammers and encourages graduates to carefully research trustworthy sources related to federal repayment plans before giving any personal information.

ACTIVITIES Senior Center hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Effective Immediately: The Valentine Senior Center will open on a trial basis for social activities including coffee groups, card players and the use of the exercise equipment.

Weather permitting, work will begin April 12 on N-61, 34 miles north of Hyannis to 15 miles south of Merriman, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Werner Construction, Inc., of Hastings, Nebraska, has the $3,367,524 contract.

Thinking about home preserving food this summer, start planning and preparing now! Register for a FREE online ZOOM program offered by Nebraska Extension. What equipment will you need? Begin checking your equipment and supplies.

Add a cool refreshing twist to your meals, beverages, appetizers, and snacks with cucumbers. These popular vegetables are grown worldwide, adding anti-inflammatory vitamin K, vitamins C, B-5 and more to your meals. Take it a step further by using your own freshfrom-the-garden cucumbers.

By Sara Rathner of NerdWallet Nothing sparks procrastination quite like a to-do list of financial tasks. Sometimes the only thing scarier than making a financial choice in the first place is making the WRONG choice, which can happen when you don't totally understand what you're doing.

LINCOLN--A bill currently in the Legislature would allow residents to purchase their fireworks in Nebraska rather than traveling to a neighboring state. Introduced by Sen.

Lincoln– April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages all Nebraskans to take steps to prevent child abuse. To kickoff, Child Abuse Prevention Month in Nebraska DHHS, along with Bring Up Nebraska partners such as Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF) and First Lady Susanne Shore, hosted an event planting blue pinwheels in front of the Governor’s mansion on April 2.

Lincoln, April 2, 2021 — A webinar covering proposed tax changes to capital gains and the potential impact on agriculture will be presented by Nebraska Extension on Thursday at noon. Lawmakers have recently proposed new tax regulations on unrealized capital gains at death as well as the roll back of step-up basis on capital gains.