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Thursday, August 5 - Roast beef, mashed potatoes, 3 bean salad, roll, mixed fruit. Friday, August 6 - BBQ pork sandwich, peas, tater tots, applesauce.

Easy care raspberries are high in fiber and Vitamin C, making them a healthy snack as well as delicious in jams, jellies, and desserts. Enjoy the best flavor and reduce pest problems with proper harvesting and summer care.

Drought is relatively common in Nebraska. The further west we go, the drier it is, with central and western parts of the state experiencing significant drought every 5-7 years or so. As Nebraska researchers continue to project increases in the frequency and severity of drought (http://snr.unl. edu/research/projects/climateimpacts/), how can we prepare our landscapes for those challenges?

When it came time for Sunday prayer, William knew exactly what he wanted. His request was for a washer and dryer, not for himself, but for the family three houses down. Oh, it wasn’t that he didn’t have needs for himself. But the five young daughters of his neighbors had sweet smiles and eyes that reminded him of his nine year old girl. His heart went out to them; especially when he learned of their laundering situation. So that morning in April specific prayer was lifted up to the One who knows the location of all washers and dryers and of those who are in need.

On 07/18/2021 at 4:19 p.m., officers were requested to respond to the 700 block of East Highway 20 for a theft. A 50 year old South Dakota man was cited for shoplifting.

There are those who enjoy the excessive heat...the warmth of summer. And there are those who enjoy ways to cool down.

LINCOLN – Hackberry Lake on the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge will be chemically renovated the week of August 9, 2021 as part of the ongoing Aquatic Habitat Project on the refuge. The rotenone treatment is aimed to eliminate common carp, an undesirable species detrimental to aquatic habitat, water quality and sport fish populations.

Every Friday morning, at 6:00 a.m., a non-denominational Men’s Bible Study is held at the Berean Bible Church; everyone is welcome regardless of whether you belong to a church or not. “We’ve grown from four guys to about 30 guys,” said Pastor Scott McClellen.

Everyone is invited to join in the Cherry County Fair parade, as always. However, one entry in particular - that has asked not to be judged - will be Riding for the Brand; our Lord, Jesus Christ. A bumper sticker from Pete Salters was the impetus for the parade float.

Lincoln, July 21, 2021 –The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory will host its 22nd annual open house August 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The open house will take place in a hybrid format, including in-person events at the beef cattle research facility and online webinar streamed only during the morning sessions.