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The University of Minnesota Morris graduation was held on May 15, 2021. Kayleen Whipple, of Valentine, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management: Financial and Organizational Management..

Missouri State University awarded 2,954 degrees to students in spring 2021. The commencement ceremonies took place May 13-14, 2021, at JQH Arena. Raine Gartner of Valentine graduated with a Bachelor of Science

LINCOLN – The cause of a fish die-off at Lake McConaughy, Nebraska’s largest reservoir, remains inconclusive. Fisheries biologists from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission are investigating a die-off, in which approximately 1,000 dead fish were discovered on the west half of the reservoir.

The 4-H Youth were back in the kitchen this year with the annual Special Foods Contest, Cupcake War and Life Challenge on July 15, 2021! Special Foods is a competition that incorporates multiple skills – planning, organization, time management, public speaking, and more. In addition, youth are quizzed on their nutrition knowledge and must demonstrate food preparation and food safety.

Valentine Berean Bible Church will host One-Way Evangelistic Ministries with Live Steelpan Music of Cheyenne, WY, Tuesday, July 27, at 7:00 p.m. Evangelist Jerry Singh with One-Way Evangelistic Ministries is multifaceted local, national, and global outreach ministry. Their mission is to present the Lord Jesus Christ as the world’s only Savior, exclusively, unequivocally, and uncompromisingly. The premise is founded upon John 14:6.

The following is a correct summary of collections, disbursements, and balances in the office of the Cherry County Treasurer, Valentine, Nebraska, for the six months ending June 30, 2021. There are no registered warrants/orders outstanding.

Elderberry typically grows in streambanks, moist woodlands, thickets, fence rows and roadsides. Large flat-topped clusters of small white flowers bloom in June and give way to clusters of black elderberry fruits in late summer. Raw elderberries are toxic but their berries and flowers are packed with antioxidants and vitamins and, once cooked, are recommended for use in easing cold and flu symptoms. They can be cooked into jams, jellies, pastries, pie filings, syrups and wine. The flowers attract a variety of pollinating insects and can be used to make a delicious tea or cordial and the berries attract other wildlife as well. In the landscape, it can become somewhat lanky and tends to sucker but pruning can help maintain its spread and appearance.

Yesterday was hot, muggy, sultry, and still. The temperature was only in the mid 90s, but it seemed like the most hot and oppressive day as we’ve had all summer. The air conditioner in the house was feeling pretty good after the noon meal, but duty called. Actually it was Shannon from Tehrani Motors who called. The day before we had dropped off a pickup that needed motor medical attention. The original appointment was to have it worked on today, but they had opportunity to check it out yesterday morning, and Shannon said it was ready to take home whenever we had a chance to get it.