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Do you lock up your meds? Locking medicine storage could be the single most effective deterrent to accidental poisonings, medicine theft, and misuse that can lead to prescription drug addiction. A locking storage option has so many benefits to the health and wellbeing of a family, it’s surprising that there isn’t a lock box or bottle in every home in America.

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

Sand Painters Art Club met January 28, 2023, on Zoom due to weather. Elected officers are: President Joan Swim, Vice President David Dorsey, Secretary Jan Knispel, Treasurer Debby Galloway, Membership Eve Millar.

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February is Heart Month and serves as a great reminder to Nebraskans that heart health should be a priority for everyone. Here are some ways to keep your heart healthy.

Keep gardening longer with less muscle strain and fatigue with these pain-free gardening techniques. You’ll not only keep your garden looking its best but also make it a more enjoyable experience.

Cherry County 4-H has close to 250 4-H members and 75 volunteers! February is 4-H Month and to celebrate, Cherry County 4-H is hosting their annual “Luck of the Draw fund raiser on Saturday, February 11 starting at 10:00 a.m. The Luck of the Draw will be held in the City Hall bay area on our newly rejuvenated and beautiful Main Street. All funds raised by the 4-H youth, leaders, and volunteers will be used for the Cherry County 4-H program. These funds support 4-H activities, programming, workshops, supplies, equipment, clinicians, trophies, ribbons, awards, scholarships, club and project grants, and exhibitor T-shirts.

Lee has been on the ball this year planning his life after high school. He was one of the first students to get his “ducks in a row” and has committed to going to Dordt University next fall.

Joslyn Yarbrough, Senior, above, and Ariana Blume, Junior- Wrestling, above right. Joslyn and Araina both became Valentine’s first girls wrestling state qualifiers last week.

The Community Services Program at Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) is searching for volunteers to help run the Valentine Extra Helpings food pantry. The Extra Helpings Food Pantry serves approximately 80 individuals monthly. In the past year, we have distributed 18,974 pounds of food. The Extra Helpings food pantry promotes client choice because the clients can shop and get the food they like instead of being given a bag.