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In the May 6, 2012 edition of the May is National Beef Month supplement to the Valentine Midland News and Ainsworth Star Journal, on page 23, the acreage for the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge is incorrect at 19,131 acres. It should read as follows: the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge has approximately 71,772 acres.

May Day 2021 found kids out enjoying the 80 degree day. Several of those kids could be found scooting around the Zion Lutheran Church’s parking lot at the Bicycle Rodeo hosted by the Valentine Police Department.

This year, the State FFA Convention was held virtually from March 22 through April 9, 2021. The CDE and LDE competitions were spread out throughout the two week period from March 22 through April 1.

Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be issuing emergency supplemental allotments to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who receive benefits for the month of April on May 11. With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act, the increase in minimum and maximum allotments will continue until September 30, 2021. On November 5, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the state, DHHS would file a request with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutritional Service (FNS) to provide emergency allotment funds for Nebraska households that are receiving SNAP benefits.

Add a bit of fiber to your garden and diet. Consider growing edamame (edible soybeans) in this year’s garden.

A pristine lawn can be the finishing touch to a landscape and add significant value to a home. According to a joint study by the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at Arlington, homes with high curb appeal sell for an average of 7 percent more than similar houses without inviting exteriors.

Lincoln – May is National Foster Care Month and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages all Nebraskans to consider becoming foster parents. Foster parents are the backbone of the foster care system and becoming a foster parent is a unique opportunity to positively change the life of a youth forever. Becoming a foster parent involves five steps and those interested in becoming foster parents should examine the five steps to see if they qualify.

Congratulations to Sadie Vander- Wey, who graduates this weekend from Cody-Kilore High School. She is the daughter of Rick and Kitty VanderWey, and plans to continue her education at Chadron State College.

U.S. Senator Ben Sasse issued the following statement following the most recent jobs report.

While it is best to discuss allnatural tick repellents for dogs with a vet, these methods are generally considered safe. Lyme disease is a significant concern for people across the country.