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Lunch Menus

M Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, fruit and milk.

Master Gardener tips

Fall is a great time of year for planting trees. But before you plant – PLAN. In choosing a tree, make sure the tree is recommended for our area and that the mature size has the right characteristics for the result you want. Plant it such that in 10-20 years, it’s not blocking a sidewalk or too close to your house. Look up and make sure there are no power lines above. A wise gardener is an even wiser planner.

Preserve basil for winter meals

Don’t let a bumper crop of basil go to waste. Preserve its flavor and zest with proper storage and preservation.

Tomato Time!

Summer is a great time to enjoy tomatoes fresh off the vine. There are so many wonderful ways to enjoy tomatoes from a bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich, to mixing them with mozzarella and balsamic glaze, to roasting them on the grill. Other ways might include omelets topped with tomatoes, a fresh salsa or putting them in a pasta salad.

Livestock Show and Sales results

The 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale is a major highlight during the Cherry County Fair. Youth spend many hours working, feeding, showing and fitting their animals in anticipation of the sale ring results. This is an opportunity for young people who may be too young for a job to earn some money for future projects or even a college fund. For older youth, it is an opportunity to start pursuing a career in the livestock industry. Raising an animal teaches many life skills including goal setting, problem solving and financial responsibility.

2023 Cherry County 4-H Friends of 4-H

Each year the Cherry County 4-HCouncilrequestsnominations from 4-H youth and families for the Friend of 4-H Award. This award goes to outstanding volunteers/ supporters in an individual division and a business division. The 2023 winners are Ryan Sexson and Security First. Below are nomination notes.

The Badger Den holds Ribbon Cutting

When you need Badger gear where are you going to go? How about The Badger Den? VHS FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and business students who attend Valentine High School run The Badger Den. They are high school freshmen through seniors and are learning skills that will help them in whatever careers the future holds for them! All proceeds from The Badger Den are reinvested into the business.