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What could be more inviting along Valentine’s Main Street - aside from quaint shops? Sculptures! They add interest, and allow the traveler, walker, or anyone who happens to pass by them, to wonder about the intention of the artist.

Volunteers from the Middle Niobrara NRD and Valentine Cemetery Board planted, mulched, watered, and installed tree protectors on 60 trees along the road and columbarium on the south side of Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Trees planted were nine conifers, including: Douglas Fir and Eastern White Cedar; seven shrubs including Serviceberry and Dogwood; and 44 hardwoods including: Oak, Hackberry, Kentucky Coffee Tree, Walnut, Hickory and Chestnut.

Rhonda Cherry, of Cherry County, is one of 11 individuals receiving Outstanding Adult Volunteer Awards. These awards recognize current volunteers who have served more than four years in their local 4-H community. One individual is recognized for each Nebraska Extension Engagement Zone.

Seventh graders, along with the Middle Niobrara NRD staff of Rick Joseph, James Battershaw, Chandler Schmidt, Josh Purdy, Travis Reagle, Mike Murphy, and Kyle Temple planted, mulched, and watered trees at Water Tower Hill. Trees planted were around 350 Ponderosa Pine plugs and

Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming, the bite of winter is gone. However, the bite merely changed into something more personal. Between mosquitoes, ticks, snakes, spiders, and bees, how can we protect ourselves when we want to spend time outdoors? Whether it crawls, slithers or flies, your Poison Center has some tips for avoiding and treating those pesky bites and stings.

From iconic Central Park in NYC to the scenic paths of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and along the bustling Lakefront Trail in Chicago, the U.S. is home to an array of stunning outdoor workout locales. These spots are more than just a place to exercise; they are destinations offering breathtaking views that elevate the fitness experience.

Since 2006, the Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association have recognized students who have been nominated by their schools, based on their individual academic excellence, leadership, and significant contributions made to their NSAA activity.

The Berean Church at 702 East 7th St. will be hosting a Saturday evening service June 8 at 7:00 p.m. What to expect when you attend: A warm welcome, encouraging worship music, a message from the Bible, an opportunity to share prayer requests, a good time of fellowship with other people. Please call Pastor Scott, 402-389-0377 with any questions.

St. John’s Episcopal Church welcomed Bishop Scott Barker, of Omaha, for a visit on May 29, 2024. After worship there was good conversation about the proposed childcare center in the church basement. Bishop Barker is a candidate in the June 26 election of the next presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church U.S.A.

In parts of the High Plains region, recent developing dry conditions are starting to raise concerns that we may see reduced forage production from pasture and rangelands as we move on into the rest of the spring and summer. The www.weather.gov/ gid/NebraskaPrecipitation map shows many parts of the Sandhills and Panhandle regions receiving below-average precipitation for the last 30 days. This time frame is critical for precipitation that drives cool-season forage production on rangeland and pasture.