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Dakota Gardener: Joyful zinnias

Dakota Gardener: Joyful zinnias

Dakota Gardener: Joyful zinnias

Plant zinnias in full sun with good air circulation. I have a few flowers on my list that make me happy. They are flowers that must be cut and brought into the house. One is a spring flower, peonies, and one is a summer or fall flower, zinnias.
Prairie Doc® Perspectives:

Prairie Doc® Perspectives:

Prairie Doc® Perspectives:

Kids in crisis It’s tempting to blame the pandemic for the dizzying rates of mental health concerns among American teens. We are all familiar with the impact Covid is having on our lives, and the disruption it continues to cause in the lives of young people.
Pastor Leroy’s Column

Pastor Leroy’s Column

Pastor Leroy’s Column

by Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp The Bible tells us of a most dramatic event that will rock the world, sending it into confusion and fear. The word often used to describe it is the Rapture. Paul explains the Rapture in I Thessalonians 4:16-17.
Dakota Gardener: Changing of the guard

Dakota Gardener: Changing of the guard

Dakota Gardener: Changing of the guard

The first ones I notice are the sumacs. It’s the same pattern each year. Sumacs turn a bright red, and they start changing color early. It’s a bright, fire-engine red, usually. Sometimes they’re a little muted, with a bit of purple mixed in. Robins are supposed to signal the arrival of spring.
Harvest the health benefits of colorful fruits and vegetables

Harvest the health benefits of colorful fruits and vegetables

Harvest the health benefits of colorful fruits and vegetables

Recently I was at a conference in another state for a week. The leaves at home were green when I left, and they were green in the state I visited. As I arrived home, I noticed the leaves were turning yellow, orange and red. I enjoy the colors of fall.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

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Friday, Sept. 30 Sweet/Sour Meatballs or Vegetarian Lasagna/Sweet Potato/Mixed Veggies/Ambrosia Cup Monday, Oct. 3 BBQ Chicken/Baked Potato/ Broccoli/ Peace Sauce Tuesday, Oct. 4 Hamburger/WW Bun/Tomato, Lettuce, Onion/Potato Salad/Carrot Raisin Salad/Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, Oct.