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idland news Vol.M 49 No. 4 12 Pages - 1 Section Valentine, Nebraska 69201 • June 17, 2020 Celebrate Nebraska Adopted child meets half sibling for the first time in Valentine by Laura Vroman Pollinator Week June 22-28 This story ends with a happy LINCOLN, Neb. – In honor of the nebraskapollinatorweek.org and reunion, but began in the early 1940s role pollinators play in Nebraska’s complete the commitment form. with the birth of a baby girl named economy and ecosystems, Gov. Pete Participants will be sent a pack- Mary to her parents, George and Ricketts has proclaimed June 22-28, age of pollinator resources. Par- Alma Vassos. Mary’s Greek father 2020, Nebraska Pollinator Week. ticipants then should head outside didn’t believe she was his daughter Bees, birds, beetles, butterflies, to look for pollinators and enter and was literally poisoning her. and small mammals pollinate one at least five species they find on They lived on a farm in rural North in every three bites of food we eat. iNaturalist, a web-based citizen Platte and the only neighbors were Pollinator species are essential for science program. a family with some boys two farms the ecological services they provide The Nebraska Pollinator Week west of town. At 12 years old Mary humans, ecosystems and natural website also contains free re- became pregnant and went off to resources. sources, tutorials, lesson plans, live with her Aunt Helen Stearns. The celebration of Nebraska and information about Nebraska Mary chose not to share who the Pollinator Week, typically com- pollinators. Discover more at ne- father of her child was, so her aunt memorated with pollinator-related braskapollinatorweek.org. packed her off to the Nebraska Chil- events across the state, has taken on Those who participate in Nebras- dren’s Home in Omaha. August 22, a new form this year in the interest ka Pollinator Week should continue 1952, she gave birth to a son. To say of public health due to COVID-19. to honor all local, state and federal she lived a life of fear and abandon- Virtual events will be hosted, and public health guidelines, includ- ment is an understatement. Nebraskans can join the Nebraska ing social distancing and wellness A couple who couldn’t have Pollinator Week 2020 Challenge, recommendations. children went to the home and head outside, look for pollinators, For more information, contact there they saw a baby who smiled and be a part of a national citizen Monica Macoubrie at monica.ma- back at them. Swede and Roxie science program. [email protected]. Croghan took RJ home with them To enter the challenge, visit as their son. Mary changed her name to Barbara Jean while she was in the Rare syndrome reported children’s home, and was released Lincoln – The first and second • MIS-C is a condition where when she turned 18. Back in those confirmed cases of multisystem different body parts can become days there were a lot of secrets. inflammatory syndrome in chil- inflamed, including the heart, Fast forward to 1990 when RJ, dren (MIS-C) were reported to the lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, who was later named Raleigh Jay Nebraska Department of Health or gastrointestinal organs. went on a quest. He was told that and Human Services (DHHS). MIS- • Experts are working to deter- he was adopted at eight years old. C is a condition where different mine the exact cause of MIS-C. Imagine the thoughts... “My mom body parts can become inflamed, • Many children with MIS-C had didn’t want me?” “I wasn’t wanted?” including the heart, lungs, kidneys, the virus that causes COVID-19 or “Where did I come from?” “Who brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal had been around someone with am I?” organs. One child is from Dawson COVID-19. It was these burning questions County - https://www.facebook. • Symptoms of MIS-C include that had Raleigh bothered enough com/2RPHD/. The other child is fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, that he began the search for his from Douglas County - https:// diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot biological mother - something www.douglascountyhealth.com/ eyes, feeling extra tired. he did secretively so his adoptive latest-news. Both are currently If parents see potential symp- mother, Roxie, wouldn’t know... “I hospitalized. toms of MIS-C in their child, they didn’t want to hurt her,” he said. “We don’t know exactly what should contact their health care “Nebraska laws are very strict. It causes this syndrome, but we do provider immediately. MIS-C can be was like running into a brick wall. Photo by Laura Vroman know that many children diagnosed serious and there have been deaths So what I did was through Rebecca Half brothers Glen Frailey and Raleigh Jay Croghan play at the Valentine Comfort Inn for specta- with it had COVID-19 or had been associated with the syndrome, but Crow Foot who was the worker at tors who were staying at the motel. This was the very first time they had met in person and chose around someone with COVID-19,” most children diagnosed with MIS- the Nebraska Children’s Home. I the Heart City for such an event. said Dr. Gary Anthone, Chief C have gotten better with medical asked her if I wrote a letter to my Medical Officer and Director of care according to the CDC. birth mom...” pick me?’ She said, ‘Because you Raleigh suffered further abuse Public Health for DHHS. “The syn- Based on what is known about Which he did and enclosed a smiled.’ I guess I looked at her and from a cousin who would tell him drome appears to be an uncommon MIS-C, the best way to protect your cassette tape of his music. the connection was there and she that he “really wasn’t part of the manifestation potentially tied to child is by taking everyday actions “I wrote her twice and she brought me home.” family.” As an added note, Raleigh COVID-19. It can be very serious, to prevent your child and other thanked me and told me my birth Growing up, Swede and his fam- said he was a multi millionaire, and but most children diagnosed with household members from getting father’s name was Pete, but accord- ily were very sports minded playing was the inventor of Crocs. “It used the condition have gotten better COVID-19 - https://www.cdc.gov/ ing to him, that wasn’t the case. My just about every sport there is that to be a stick in my craw. It really with medical care.” coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life- birth father was Angel Mora.” had a ball. Later, Swede played semi- bothered me...where did I belong. DHHS shared information on coping/children/protect-children. Raleigh Jay later found out that pro ball as a catcher, and Raleigh Who is my family? I felt like a square recognizing, managing and report- html his mother, Roxie, was unable to recalls with pride the time he hit a peg in a round hole.” ing potential cases of MIS-C with Parents or caregivers who have carry a child. She’d been pregnant home run. “That was an awesome After Roxie passed away he found health care providers and local concerns about their child’s health, three times. “I was looking at pho- memory. I was busting with pride... a purse that contained an obituary health departments across the state including concerns about COVID-19 tographs and asked if she was preg- my dad hit a home run!” for Barbara Engleman which had in a May 18 Health Alert Network or MIS-C, should call a pediatri- nant in some of them. She said she Raleigh tried to follow in his fa- him on the bandwagon, so to speak, The Cherry County Veterans Memorial Com- advisory. cian or other healthcare provider just couldn’t carry and had a hys- thers footsteps and was scouted by looking for his mother, said Vicky, There is still a lot to learn about right away. More information on terectomy. They were in their late mittee needs to raise $90,000 the Chicago White Sox and played Raleigh’s wife. Barbara passed May to commemorate our Kore- MIS-C and more study is needed. MIS-C can be found on the CDC’s 20s and my dad’s brothers all had two years. “But it just wasn’t for me, 20, 2008. an and Vietnam veterans. kids and my mom wanted to have State and local health departments website - https://www.cdc.gov/ I loved music and went in another Raleigh contacted the Nebraska The thermometer will be nationwide are working with fed- coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life- a child and came to the Nebraska direction.” Children’s Homenow that his updated weekly! eral partners to investigate cases coping/children/mis-c.html. Children’s Home.” Remembering When it came to baseball, it mother had passed and the docu- and possible causes. For more information on CO- his mother’s words, emotions sur- caused some head butting between ments were unsealed. He found out Fast facts about Multisystem In- VID-19, go to www.dhhs.ne.gov/ faced along with a few tears. “The father and son. “I was a stubborn that he had siblings, a brother, Glen $90,000.00 flammatory Syndrome in Children: coronavirus. story goes...I asked, ‘Why did you kid and didn’t want to take no for Frailey, and three sisters: Donna an answer.” $80,000.00 Continued on page 9 Her name was Grace $70,000.00 by Pam Bryan ness of the cupboards, there was integrity and humility were high $60,000.00 She lived next door on Valentine always a precious round pink mint values in the Stephenson house- Street in a little cottage held to- reserved for her young neighbor, hold. Once, one of her girls won an Striping will begin in Cherry $50,000.00 gether by love and a stoic insistence hidden away on top of the tall cup- award in class. She was nominated $47,910.85 on cleanliness and hard work. A board. Kindness and hospitality for the same award the next year, and Brown counties $40,000.00 simple housedress and starched were in abundance! but Grace firmly intervened. “It’s $30,000.00 apron was her daily presentation. Grace kept a garden in the back time to let someone else get noticed. June 9, 2020 (Ainsworth, Neb.) Orange City, IA, has the $722,654 — Weather permitting, roadway contract for district wide striping. Her face was framed with hair that corner of her yard. One side of it Once is enough.” The nomination $20,000.00 was practical: short and straight hugged our property; and I was was dropped. paint striping will begin on June Anticipated completion is July 2020. 15 in Cherry and Brown counties, Motorists are reminded to drive with bangs. always amazed at the neatness We eventually moved away to $10,000.00 Her late husband gone, Grace and bounty of that little patch of another house in town. After her according to the Nebraska Depart- cautiously in and near construction was left with their four young earth. Weeds didn’t have a chance children were grown, Grace lived ment of Transportation. zones and to buckle up. children. She took in laundry from to make their entrance when Grace alone for a time before giving in Vogel Traffic Services, Inc., of the town doctors and businessmen. was armed with her long hoe. What- to cancer. After she died, the little Even now I can smell the pungent ever crop was dug or picked would wooden house was torn down and aroma of Clorox wafting from be soon canned in quart jars and her neighbors divided up the prop- State Fair audit and the big tub on her kitchen stove. tucked away in the cool root cellar erty. I try to manage a yearly visit to Shirts were returned to owners behind their house. my hometown. As I pass the empty spotless and crisply starched and Now there was a subterranean property, my mind’s eye envisions status of 2020 Fair ironed. The dimes and quarters world of wonderment! Oh, the as- the little home where hard work GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (June six scenarios are being considered from her laundry business kept tonishment I felt at seeing it for the and high character values reigned 12, 2020) – The Nebraska State Fair for what the fair may look like de- the household budget intact. She first time! The big wooden doors supreme. Board was provided by its legal pending on the yet to be determined never complained. Sometimes we swung upward from the ground; and It was there, on the stage of life, counsel the results of a financial guidelines they will face in August. would go to bed hearing her work- we descended into the dark, dank I was instructed in the truths that investigation report conducted by The safety and well-being of ing there in her kitchen and get up space. The musty odor of dirt floor embody a life of noble character: BKD. The Board is taking seriously guests, participants, partners, spon- For those wishing to to the same sounds. and walls stung my eight year old honesty, hard work, integrity, the recommendations provided by sors and community always comes donate please check with your Occasionally my mother and I nose. A lone bulb suspended from compassion, frugality, humility and its legal counsel by instituting fi- first, so they are closely following accountant, although we have would be invited inside for a visit. the ceiling suddenly burst light in honor. A focused life of simplicity nancial policies and procedures and the directives of local and national been told this is a qualified As we chatted, Grace kept working. the darkness at the tug of Grace’s spoke volumes to this grade school hiring an accounting firm to ensure health agencies: Central District tax deduction. sound accounting practices. Due to Health Department, Department Make checks out to The house had no walled bedrooms. up-stretched arm. Mouth gaping, I girl on those Nebraska plains. I American Legion Post 90 Couches and rollaway beds satisfied stood amazed at the rows and rows doubt if she ever knew the impact other on-going investigations, the of Agriculture, the City of Grand CCVMC, P.O Box 33, Valentine the nightly sleeping arrangements of canned goods prepared for the that she had ~still has~ on my life. Board will not share any further Island, Hall County, and the Ne- Nebraska 69201 or contact Bob for five. Every morning, curtains for winter and painstakingly stored in And just like that lone light bulb in information at this time. braska Governor’s Office. Stetter at 402-376-2331. Find dividing the sleeping spaces were this underground room. Her family the dark root cellar, so also Grace, The Nebraska State Fair Board The Nebraska State Fair is sched- out more by going to: https:// tied back. “A place for everything was loved. in her quiet way, shone light into a intends to make a decision about uled for August 28 – September 7, www.leobrinda90memorial. and everything in its place” was Her children were always neatly world ever in need of a bright spot. producing the 2020 fair by July 1. 2020. For more information on the com. the mandated norm under Grace’s dressed and looked as if their cheeks But then, what would be expected During the June 12, board meeting state’s largest event, visit www. watchful eye. In spite of the sparse- were scrubbed shiny. Cleanliness, from one whose name was … Grace? the Covid-19 Task Force mentioned statefair.org. City Council looks at Hey dads!!! 8 What’s inside

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Protesting, rioting, and listening District Tools to thrive Since 1949, the month of May has many more have been left feeling able to return to regular on-campus to find solutions to problems 43 News marked Mental Health Awareness isolated from their usual networks operations next semester. And in Month in the United States. This of community. Residents of nurs- typical years, the month of May The tragic death of George Floyd hands of an Old Market business by Tom Brewer campaign aims to draw public at- ing homes have felt this more than also brings graduations. But nearly at the hands of a Minneapolis Police owner complicated things there. tention to the sobering fact that in most, as they have often been kept all ceremonies across Nebraska Officer has taught Nebraskans Meanwhile, Lincoln’s police any given year, one in five Ameri- from seeing loved ones in an effort were canceled, and those that were the difference between protestors chief gathered with black leaders cans will suffer from mental illness. to prevent the spread. held did so in a limited capacity. and rioters and the importance of for a listening session as the group You do not Perhaps even more strikingly, In Nebraska, unemployment has Small business owners across listening and offering solutions to forged a bond to work on solutions. more than 50 percent of us will be risen to over eight percent, more Nebraska and the country have problems. The Lincoln mayor opted to lift a have the diagnosed with a mental struggled to keep their em- A Friday night calm in the Capi- nightly curfew and protestors final- illness at some point in our ployees on board and pay tal City was bro- ly outnumbered lives. ote from overhead. On top of all of this, ken by a large rioters as police right to Each year’s campaign N many families are adjusting crowd of most- Capitol watched from a features a different theme, to working from home for the ly protestors distance as the ranging from encouraging Washington D.C. first time while also caring for marching down demonstrations riot!!! social connectedness and their children, whose schools O Street in Lin- View remained peace- coln, blocking a ful. participation in the com- by Deb Fischer and daycares remain closed. The First Amendment to our munities around us to the Together, these things have major intersec- by J.L. Schmidt The Legisla- constitution protects five different importance of whole-body combined to create an en- tion or two and ture’s Judiciary God-given rights. Saturday night health to mental health. vironment of frustration, ultimately devolving into name- Committee convened two public the 30th of May the people of Lin- Though the focus varies year to than double our pre-COVID rate. uncertainty, and anxiety. Congress calling, rock-throwing, window- listening sessions, one in Lincoln coln and many other cities across year, the goal is always to raise Some industries, such as agricul- has responded to the public health breaking and looting before police and one in Omaha. Each session Nebraska and the nation were awareness about mental illness and ture, transportation, manufactur- and economic impacts of COVID-19 dispersed them early into a Satur- featured familiar rhetoric from pro- exercising two of those rights; “… promote mental health. ing, education, and hospitality, through legislation such as the day morning. testors. Likewise, the Lincoln City the right of the people peaceably This year’s theme, “Tools to have been hit particularly hard. CARES Act. As they did through subsequent Council held an open mic session to assemble, and to petition the Thrive,” was a bit different. It was Several railroad companies have And in mid-May, the Senate nights of demonstrations, mostly with pretty much the same results. Government for a redress of griev- chosen in “a time of unprecedented had to lay off many of their work- unanimously passed the National centered on Lincoln Mall, the New to the scene this go-round is ances.” I wholeheartedly support anxiety about a world pandemic,” ers due to reduced traffic. Many Suicide Hotline Designation Act, four blocks between the Capitol a demand that police departments people exercising these rights. The and it strived to outline practical airlines have cut back the number a bipartisan bill that would desig- and the County City Building, be defunded or disbanded. The Min- oath I took to support and defend ways of improving mental health of flights they are operating in nate a three-digit phone number protestors carried professionally neapolis City Council has said it those rights has no expiration date. and remind Americans that it is Nebraska or suspended service for a national suicide prevention printed Black Lives Matter signs. will disband its police department. Four blocks west of the Capitol still possible to have good mental entirely. hotline. The current hotline is ten The fringe, which one can assume Some have tried to make it a parti- building sits the City/County build- health at this time. Most Nebraska colleges and uni- numbers long, and this is a barrier included some rioters, carried san issue with Democrats allegedly ing. There was a large police pres- This annual spotlight came at versities are planning for shortened to many Americans seeking sup- hand-lettered signs with messages favoring extreme to sweeping re- ence there, so some of the crowd an important time this year. The fall semesters that could end by port in times of crisis. Establishing such as the incendiary “ACAB,” form while Republicans cling to the turned east and headed down the COVID-19 pandemic has cost mil- Thanksgiving, and much remains a three-digit hotline would make it translated as all cops are bad. status quo. It’s NOT about politics, four blocks of Lincoln Mall toward lions of Americans their jobs, and unclear about whether they will be easier to find help and would save Saturday night’s peace on the it’s about humanity. the Capitol. Businesses and apart- countless lives. mall was marred by a window- Since this isn’t my first rodeo ments on both sides of the street Many people with mental illness breaking spree by – one assumes – and I am a life-long journalist and lost windows. Some were looted struggle silently. Mental Health the rioters. Many were captured on observer, I’ve heard these argu- and one was burned. Some people Political Satire Awareness Month is a reminder video. Police managed to shepherd ments before. But in this time of a lost their places of business either to check in on our loved ones—to the crowd between the County-City global pandemic and an upcoming temporarily or permanently. Tens Building and the Capitol. Sunday presidential election, the outcomes by Paul Fell remind a friend or family mem- of millions of dollars in property ber who may be sick, isolated, or night was more of the same, and could either be healing or furtherly damage was caused, most of it to lonely that we care about them. In more costly. divisive. That’s why it is so impor- private property. Video from the the world of social distancing, this Authorities estimated more than tant to listen, and then act. Nebraska Association of County could mean talking over Skype, $10 million in damage to build- I am a veteran observer and Officials building showed dozens writing a quick Facebook message, ings including the headquarters participant in the coverage of of people inside the building on a or sending flowers and a handwrit- of the Nebraska Association of demonstrations dating back to anti- destructive rampage that lasted ten note. In the digital age, the pos- County Officials, which is actually Vietnam War and American Indian nearly 45 minutes. sibilities for connecting with one a block south of the mall. Rioters Movement activities in the 70s, a By the time the vandals reached another are nearly endless. also torched the Universal-Inland Ku Klux Klan rally in Illinois in the the Capitol, a constitutionally And if you are struggling with a Insurance Company, a 63-year-old 80s and massive worker strikes in protected protest had turned into mental health issue, don’t be afraid building on the mall which the the coalfields, the assembly lines a rioting mob. Windows in the to ask for help. Take advantage of landlord says may be a total loss. of Caterpillar Tractor Company Capitol building were broken out the resources that are available to More than 20 people were arrested and the meat packing industry in and the statute of Abraham Lin- you. The Nebraska Family Helpline blocks away as they threw rocks western Iowa into the 90s. coln was defaced with graffiti. The at 888-866-8660 is supervised by at an already boarded-up Target One thing I learned is that when police were badly outnumbered licensed mental health profession- store. all is said and done, more is usually and couldn’t stop the violence and als, and they are available 24/7 to The mayor spent a fair amount of said than done. destruction until a lot of damage assist families. The Boys Town Na- her time speaking and listening to My hope and prayer is that this was done. tional Hotline at 800-448-3000 is also protestors. On Monday, the gover- time there will be positive action To my stunned amazement I available 24/7, and their specially nor spoke and allegedly misspoke for the benefit of all involved with have watched talking heads on trained and accredited counselors to a group in Omaha. Omaha’s equality and fairness. The process the news and mayors of large are able to address a wide range of mayor and city council tried to lis- has started. Let’s hope those in- U.S. cities, and even governors of issues. ten. The Saturday night death of a volved keep it on the right path. some states tacitly supporting this Take care. young black man in Omaha at the violence and rejecting help from Thank you for participating their state and federal government. in the democratic process. I look The mayor of Washington, D.C. forward to visiting with you again has stated she wants the National next week. Improving services Guard and other federal law en- forcement out of the city. No one can exercise a right at the during the pandemic expense of another person’s rights. Let’s get Nebraska growing You do not have a right to riot. No One of the best parts of my job representatives of these institu- cause is so noble it justifies burn- Last year, Nebraskans came to- ers are facing, as well as the hopes funds. Our community banks did is visiting communities across the tions. While this year’s in-person ing some innocent person’s home gether in the wake of unprecedent- they have for the future. an excellent job of helping small vast Third District. While travel- events were cancelled due to the or business. Senior elected officials ed flooding to prove the meaning of I’ve directed Tony Goins, Direc- businesses get approved for this ing the district, I enjoy touring pandemic, I will be hosting a Vir- around the country should remem- “Nebraska Strong.” After experi- tor of the State’s Department of program so that they can keep businesses, farms, ranches, and tual Academy Day at 2:00 p.m. ber that justice will be served one encing the most widespread natural Economic Development (DED), people employed. In Nebraska, schools, meeting with local offi- CT/1:00 p.m. MT on June 30, to way or another. If the people can- disaster in state history during the to convene a task force to “Get banks know their customers on a cials, and most of all meeting with provide students, parents, and not count on our justice system to spring of 2019, Nebraskans worked Nebraska Growing.” Tony has first-name basis. These relation- Nebraskans. Because of COVID-19, educators the same opportunity. \ protect them, vigilante justice will to rebuild bigger and better than brought together community lead- ships, strengthened by years of I have been practicing social dis- Please call my Grand Island of- fill the void, and that is a dangerous before. The recovery was remark- ers, business groups, and nonprof- personalized customer service, tancing and have not been able fice at 308-384-3900 to pre-register. prospect. able. By the last quarter of 2019, its to gather ideas and input to help have been a big benefit to small to get around the state as I like. Log-on information for the event I believe in the weeks to come Nebraska had the fastest-growing us chart the path forward. We’ve businesses as they navigate the However, like all Americans, my will be emailed to registered par- we will learn a lot more about economy in the Midwest. also been in frequent contact with pandemic. office and I are adapting to the ticipants. exactly who many of the violent In 2020, we’ve battled a new chal- industry associations, mayors, As part of the $7.8 billion in reality of the pandemic to keep Another regular service I provide rioters were. Several came from lenge. The coronavirus has been health care networks, and other federal assistance to the state, connected with the people of the is my mobile office around the dis- out of town to exploit the protests disruptive, and many people Nebraska is receiving $1.25 Third District. trict. These events provide an op- for their own evil aims. These have lost jobs—or seen a reduc- billion from the Coronavirus While I portunity for me, criminals have interfered with the tion in employment—due to the From the Relief Fund to help with our haven’t been or a member of constitutional rights of legitimate pandemic. Through it all, our response to the pandemic. Of able to meet Washington my staff, to hear protesters and those whose prop- approach has been to preserve Governor this amount, metro areas with with Nebras- directly from Ne- erty they destroyed. We will learn the healthcare system to make a population of 500,000 or more kans in person, I braskans about have been using Round-up their concerns. there are groups of people claiming sure Nebraskans have access by Pete Ricketts are receiving direct aid. In Ne- to be anti-fascist, while their stated to medical care. We’ve suc- braska, Douglas County quali- technology to by Adrian Smith While I have not goal is to topple our constitutional ceeded in this goal, and now we fied for direct assistance ($166 connect with Ne- been able to hold republic and replace it with a com- can begin our return to a more million). The remainder ($1.084 braskans from mobile offices munist, totalitarian government. normal life. As we do, Nebraska is groups. Even under the toughest billion) is coming to the State for my home in Gering, and from my around the district, this summer They practice violent lawlessness in a strong position to regain jobs circumstances, it’s been encour- disbursement. I recently unveiled office in Washington when I have I will be holding a series of Virtual to achieve their objectives. They and restore growth. My team has aging to see Nebraskans’ spirit of a plan to invest these funds in four travelled back for House sessions. Mobile Offices which will allow need to be found and brought actively assessed needs, engaged partnership and optimism for the priorities. In addition to using web conferenc- us to discuss your concerns about before the bar of justice swiftly, with job creators, and developed a future. 1. Critical Community Services ing to replace individual in-person federal issues directly. When these because their attempts at instigat- strategy to get Nebraska growing About $7.8 billion in federal aid $85 million will go to community meetings, I have taken advantage virtual mobile offices are sched- ing violence have endangered law as coronavirus restrictions lessen. has come to Nebraska from corona- programs that provide critical ser- of this technology to assist Nebras- uled, I will provide registration enforcement, peaceful protesters, In late April, we conducted a Ne- virus relief programs. The federal vices such as food security, shelter, kans through webinars, allowing information in my weekly news- and other members of the public. braska Business Response Survey relief has been significant to help and behavioral health care. Ser- farmers and ranchers to connect letter and through social media. Law and order must be restored in partnership with the University our recovery from the pandemic. vice providers can visit the Com- directly with the U.S. Department To register for my newsletter visit immediately. of Nebraska and state and local The biggest source of assistance munity Cares website for updates of Agriculture (USDA) and small adriansmith.house.gov/contact/ Please contact my office with chambers of commerce. Of the has been the Paycheck Protection on applying for funds. businesses to talk directly with newsletter. You can also follow me any comments, questions, or con- more than 4,500 organizations that Program (PPP) overseen by the 2. 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Lakeview/Crookston EPA orders Amazon and eBay to stop sale of certain Jean Burge pesticide products due to misleading claims 402-376-2134 After a long Covid quarantine, Marlys Walkling on Saturday WASHINGTON (June 11, 2020) nificant and immediate health risk Coronavirus Protection Clearance Shut Out was subject to previous Patty Tinant and grandkids Raken were Roxi, Montana and Mariah — The U.S. Environmental Pro- to consumers, children, pets, and Sale” enforcement by EPA. Yet another and Takorah traveled to Eagle Markus. Stopping for a short visit tection Agency (EPA) ordered others exposed to the products,” “A Powerful, Green, Non-Toxic product, Xtreme-Bio, claimed to be to visit Lucas and Becky Tinant on Sunday was Marlys' sisters, Amazon Services LLC and eBay said EPA Region 10 Administrator Solution Proven to Inactivate our exempt from EPA regulation and and family. The cousins has not Nancy Schade, and Laura Stuetel- Inc. to stop selling a wide range of Chris Hladick. current viral strain” made entirely with “clean, green, seen each other since Thanksgiv- berg and son Nick of Mitchell. pesticide products. These products In April, Administrator Wheeler “Epidemic Prevention” safe, environmentally friendly ing, so it was much needed! Patty The annual Lakeview Church are unregistered, misbranded, or held discussions with Amazon, “Efficient disinfection to prevent ingredients” while also claiming watched the six kids while Becky Picnic will be held at the Lakeview restricted-use pesticides, and pes- eBay, and other e-marketplaces the spread of disease” to deactivate the virus causing started back to work from home, Church this year - July 4th at 12:00. ticide devices that make false or on the availability of products “Help keep your family and those COVID-19. and though she enjoyed it, reports There will be plenty of room inside misleading claims. As two of the that are unregistered, are reg- you care for healthy” Today’s stop sale orders are criti- she will not be opening a day care the community hall and outside largest e-commerce marketplaces, istered but may be used only by “Nontoxic causes no permanent cal to protecting human health and upon her retirement! for seating, with games for kids both companies oversee millions of trained applicators, or that make injuries” the environment during the from Karen Walkling of Omaha ar- and adults after the dinner. All are product listings, thru either direct unsubstantiated and potentially “Ingredients are biodegradable misleading and harmful claims rived last week to spend some time welcome! or third-party sales. The products dangerous claims. Despite those and have no harmful impact on the from two of the world’s largest with her mom, Wyonne Walkling. More wind, more heat but oh, subject to EPA’s orders also include discussions, Amazon and eBay environment” e-commerce platforms, especially Marlys Walkling and grandkids the shades of green in the pastures several products that are marketed have thus far failed to consistently “There is no damage to the envi- during the COVID-19 public health River and Bridger went to Rapid right now are amazing! If I turn off with false or misleading claims of keep unregistered, misbranded, ronment” emergency. City last week, and brought back the news, and look for the good, efficacy against the novel corona- or restricted-use pesticides, and “You can easily purify the living To view the Amazon Services Nolan and Norah Brennan, who life is so much better! Have a good virus, SARS-CoV-2, the cause of pesticide devices off their websites. environment” LLC stop sale order, please visit: will spend some time visiting in week! COVID-19. EPA’s action prohibits Amazon “Safe for all people using” https://www.epa.gov/enforce- Lakeview. Guests of Vern and “These stop sale orders to Ama- and eBay from distributing, selling, “Gentle to child and pets” ment/stop-sale-use-or-removal-or- zon and eBay demonstrate the or offering for sale the products “Chemical free” der-issued-amazoncom-services-llc Trump Administration’s contin- listed on the tables attached to the The devices listed on the tables To view the eBay Inc. stop sale or- Over one in three Nebraskans ued commitment to protecting the stop sale orders. attached to the orders also lack der, please visit: https://www.epa. health and safety of Americans,” None of the pesticides in the Am- EPA establishment numbers from gov/enforcement/stop-sale-use-or- say lockdown inspired them to said EPA Administrator Andrew azon order are registered with EPA where the products were produced. removal-order-issued-ebay-inc Wheeler. “We remain vigilant – which is a requirement for sale A particularly egregious example In 2018, Amazon Services LLC make healthier life choices against the claims of producers in the U.S. – and thus did not un- of the products found on Amazon settled allegations that Amazon Freezer pizza or mac ‘n cheese? quitting drinking and smoking. that falsely assert their efficacy dergo a rigorous scientific process is a product containing Chlorine committed nearly four thousand vi- Before lockdown, it was an easy In fact, it seems Americans are and safety. Of particular concern to ensure effectiveness and safety. Dioxide. There are several versions olations of the Federal Insecticide, task to go to the grocery store on either running low on liquor or the are products that falsely claim to Products that have been properly of the product that keep appear- Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act your way home from a busy day thrill of drinking has worn off, as be effective against COVID-19. It is registered bear EPA-approved la- ing on the Amazon site each with – dating back to 2013 – for selling and pick up a quick convenience over one in five people or 22 percent our duty to continue transparent beling evaluated to protect users very little to no English-language and distributing foreign pesticide meal for dinner. With the fast- say their alcohol consumption has communication with the public on by giving important information instructions. The products are be- products that were not licensed for paced frantic lifestyle we face in decreased the longer lockdown has unregistered products that may on safety and use. ing sold with unprovable claims of sale in the United States. the outside world under usual continued. Broken down by gender, cause injury to consumers, and In addition to unregistered pes- sanitizing and disinfecting hospi- EPA’s advisory on “What You circumstances, being in lockdown 36 percent of men say this is the immediately remove them from ticides, the eBay order includes tals, offices and homes. Need to Know Regarding Products means many Americans have case, as compared to 10 percent of commerce.” pesticides classified for restricted Product listings on eBay.com Making Claims to Kill the Corona- been able to take a well-deserved women. “American consumers need to use. It is unlawful to sell these types included 55-gallon drums of Methy- virus1 Causing COVID-19” may be break and put their health first. When visits to the outside world know that the pesticide products of products to the general public lene Chloride that were marketed found here: https://www.epa.gov/ While there is no doubt about the are limited, regular trips to the they purchase online are effec- because they have the potential for use as a coronavirus disinfec- sites/production/files/2020-05/ harsh disruption the pandemic grocery store or nearest takeout tive and safe for their use,” said to cause injury to human health tant and paint stripper. Not only is documents/cornavirus-compli- has caused to our daily lives, it has are not so easy. This means fewer EPA Assistant Administrator for and the environment without ad- Methylene Chloride unapproved ance-advisory.pdf certainly granted many the chance processed convenience foods – such Enforcement and Compliance As- ditional restrictions. for use against the novel corona- For additional information on to improve unhealthy habits they as microwave meals and freezer surance Susan Bodine. “The orders In its orders, EPA also notes that virus, under the Toxic Substances the coronavirus: www.epa.gov/ may have fallen into over the years. pizzas – and more homecooked, we are issuing are two examples of the labeling of some of the unreg- Control Act, EPA banned the retail coronavirus Rehabs.com, a provider of reha- wholesome dinners. This is pos- EPA’s continuing commitment to istered or misbranded pesticides sale of Methylene Chloride to con- Members of the public can help bilitation resources and treatment sibly why a significant 43 percent stop unlawful sales of unregistered, and pesticide devices includes the sumers for paint removal purposes protect our environment by iden- information, conducted a study of of respondents admit their diet mislabeled and restricted use pesti- following violative statements: due to acute fatalities that resulted tifying and reporting environmen- 3,000 Americans to find out if they has improved since the start of cides on retail websites.” “Kills COVID-19” from exposure to the chemical. tal violations. Learn more here: have adopted healthier choices lockdown. “The proliferation of unregis- “Complete sterilization including Another product, Virus Shut Out, https://www.epa.gov/enforce- during lockdown. Overall, over one Moreover, because there is no tered pesticides in the e-commerce the current pandemic virus” claimed to be a spatial disinfection ment/report-environmental-viola- third of Nebraskans, 40 percent, need for an afternoon commute marketplace, especially during this “Coronavirus disinfectant” card that would provide coronavi- tion-general-information. say lockdown has inspired them when working from home, it helps unprecedented time, poses a sig- “2020 Coronavirus Protection rus protection to the wearer. Virus to make healthier lifestyle choices, to have some extra time in the such as quitting smoking, exercis- evenings to prepare a healthy meal. ing more and drinking less alcohol. Cooking for yourself and/or your UNMC physician, national leaders create This is compared to the national family can get repetitive if you are average of 54 percent. doing it every single day, multiple One in five respondents say their times per day. However, many new guidelines for treatment alcohol consumption has decreased people appear to have embraced the longer lockdown has continued. this opportunity to fine-tune their Broken down across the nation, skills in the kitchen – the average of diabetes in COVID-19 patients it appears North Dakotans were American learned to cook four Hospitalized COVID-19 patients ance for health care providers The paper includes modified pro- known to cause significant hyper- the most motivated to change their new, innovative recipes since lock- with diabetes represent more than caring for patients hospitalized for tocols for insulin administration, glycemia. High doses of steroids are ways during this time, 77 percent down began. 20 percent of the population of COVID-19 who also have a prior recommendations on bedside glu- used to treat these patients which of residents say the lockdown in- “Even though some are afforded patients in intensive care units history of diabetes or who have cose monitoring, the use of continu- exacerbates hyperglycemia. Since spired them to make healthier life the gift of time with commutes and nationwide. Diabetes is a major high blood sugar levels at the time ous glucose sensors, virtual glucose COVID-19 patients with diabetes choices. By comparison, Alaskans rush-hour traffic no longer being a risk factor for disease severity of hospitalization. “A Pragmatic management and other aspects of and uncontrolled hypoglycemia seem to have taken lockdown a daily issue, anxiety and depression and mortality in patients with the Approach to Inpatient Diabetes models of care that can be provided have such poor outcomes, treat- little harder with just 33 percent surrounding the pandemic are still COVID-19 virus and uncontrolled Management during the COVID-19 by diabetes inpatient services. ment of hyperglycemia is needed saying they have made positive conditions being felt by many,” hyperglycemia – high blood sugar Pandemic,” recently was published She said hospitalized patients and yet it’s challenging.” lifestyle changes over the last few said Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, chief -- is associated with longer stays in online in the Journal of Clinical with COVID-19 and diabetes need Dr. Drincic said prevention is months. Known for their love of medical officer for American Ad- the hospital and higher death rates. Endocrinology & Metabolism, a to receive glucose-lowering ther- the key. outdoor activities, perhaps this is diction Centers.“With more time University of Nebraska Medical leading peer-reviewed journal. apy in addition to other complex Practicing social distancing, unsurprising as their healthy life- available, unhealthy habits such as Center Andjela Drincic, M.D., and “Much has been written about medical management as a way of handwashing and wearing masks styles are likely at a higher level increased substance and/or alco- colleagues from across the country, the treatment of patients with minimizing risk for complications according to the recommenda- anyway! hol use can persist. For those who recently published new, interna- COVID-19 in general, but little and death. Clinicians also should tion by the CDC is important, Dr. Of course, most people have may be dealing with those issues, tional guidelines for hyperglycemia guidance has been provided to clini- be aware that some medications Drincic said. “If infected, patients a specific lifestyle concern they making better lifestyle choices treatment in the hospital setting. cians on how to treat their patients used in treating COVID-19 patients, should follow the advice of their have always wanted to address. Of such as lessening alcohol intake, The guidelines could reduce the with diabetes,” said Dr. Drincic, including glucocorticoids and hy- doctor, but also understand that those surveyed, 56 percent say they adapting a better diet and exercise number of deaths and hospital professor in the UNMC Department droxychloroquine, can affect blood significant hyperglycemia is com- have started eating healthier since not only improves physical health, stays in this population. of Internal Medicine Division of glucose levels, she said. mon. Therefore, patients should it began. This was followed by 35 but are beneficial for mental health Co-authors included those from Division of Diabetes, Endocrine and “We don’t have the details yet, continue taking their diabetes percent of respondents taking up as well.” the University of Pittsburgh Medi- Metabolism. “And yet, hyperglyce- but diabetes is associated with an pills and insulin as prescribed and more exercise, and seven percent cal Center, the University of Wash- mia in this population is rampant increased risk of severe bacterial monitor their blood sugar count ington in Seattle, the Brigham and and difficult to treat. We thought it and viral respiratory tract infec- frequently and have enough of their Women's Hospital and Harvard was important to offer practicing tions. These patients are extremely diabetes supplies and medications Medical School in Boston, the physicians some guidance on how ill and stress of illness increases on hand.” University of California in San to address treatment of hypergly- insulin resistance and severity of Dr. Drincic said the American Di- Francisco, Calif., and the National cemia, while minimizing exposure hyperglycemia. Furthermore, they abetes Association offers a wealth Deserves the Institutes of Health in Bethesda, to health care workers and protect are placed on nutritional support of helpful and detailed resources Md. the use of personal protective – the majority of whom are on en- for people with diabetes during the cleanest vehicle The manuscript provides guid- equipment.” teral or parenteral nutrition, well- coronavirus pandemic. Don’t know what to get Dad?? Valentine Senior Center News A gift certificate is ACTIVITIES removed in error, in particular- senior center to add your name to of durable medical equipment. We the answer! Center closed until further no- Section G at Mt. Hope Cemetery. the list. Income guidelines apply: have commodes, shower chairs, tice to all congregate meals and The Senior Center apologizes to single-person household annual tub transfer chairs, wheelchairs, services except home-delivered anyone affected by this action. You income of no more than $23,606. walkers, rollator walkers, crutch- Kent’s Auto Detailing meals and the loan of medical are welcome to come to the center Two-person household annual es, canes, and more. Check with Kent Osnes, Owner equipment. and retrieve your flowers that are income of no more than $31,894. us first if you need medical equip- 837 W. B St. • Valentine, NE • 402-322-1422 HOME DELIVERY OR CURB- in storage there. **Pitch and all card games are ment. There is no charge for this Accepts credit cards. SIDE PICKUP of meals is available MEMORIAL: In memory of cancelled until further notice. service. through the Senior Center. At this Herb Pabst from Doris Cochran ***Donation boxes are located ***If you have extra medical time, the requirements of being and Glenn Clasen. at the Senior Center for Borders equipment to donate, please let the homebound, or recovering from In memory of Ben Mellor from Without Boundaries Animal Shel- Senior Center know. HealtHcare WitH Heart... surgery or an illness is waived. The Lois Gaskins and Neal and Joyce ter and the St. John’s Food Pantry. VOLUNTEERS FOR THE suggested contribution for persons Muirhead. Feel free to bring donations for WEEK: Bernard and Lovella Cherry County CliniC age 60 and over is $4.50. Please call In memory of Marti Lamoureaux either entity to the Senior Center. Miles, Marie Arendt, Mary Belle the Center for more information, from Mary Lee Grooms. ***Exercise equipment is not Osburn, Cherry Hafer, Dan and Physicians Schedule 402-376-1400. ** Farmers Market coupons will available until further notice. Jerilyn Colburn, Becky Pettigrew, A miscommunication has result- be distributed through the senior ***For loan at no charge--the Northstar Services, Perry and For the week of June 15-19 ed in Memorial Day flowers being center this year. Please call the Senior Center has a good selection Lindy Ayers, Dave Prasch. Monday Family Practice Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day Tuesday Family Practice Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day Wednesday Family Practice Dr. Kelli Garwood In all day Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day The family of Thursday Family Practice Dr. Kelli Garwood In all day Friday Family Practice Dr. Kelli Garwood In all day Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day

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Green St. • Valentine, NE 4 Valentine Midland News Valentine, NE, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Sandhills Church of Hope Valentine Presbyterian Church 314 W. Nebraska St., Cody Pastor Guy Helms Obituaries 402-823-4136 325 N. Victoria St. Office: 376-1305 Area Church Services Pastor Kurt Busenitz AA - Monday, Thursday, Saturday Marthena R. Lamoureaux,97 Sunday Worship Services 7:00 p.m. Marthena R. Lamoureaux passed of Cody, daughter-in-law, Regina First Baptist Church St. Mary's Catholic Church- 8:30 a.m. MT (Cody) Al-Anon - Mondays 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. MT (Cutcomb) away Friday, May 22, 2020, at the Lamoureaux of Valentine; grand- 2nd and Green St.• 376-1659 Nenzel Sundays: Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Johnathon Moore Kids Club After School Program LOGOS Middle & High School Pine View Good Samaritan Nursing children Scott Grooms of Valen- "Rejoice in the Lord always, and Sunday 10:30 a.m. MDT Wednesday(Cody) Home in Valentine. tine, Katie (Craig) O’Kief of Wood Seasonal Bible Studies also available again I say rejoice" Our Savior Lutheran Church United Methodist Church Marti was born in rural Cherry Lake, Jake (Carey) Lamoureaux Summer Worship Schedule Missouri Synod 804 E. 5th St., Valentine County near Goose Creek on March of Wawota, Canada, Bill (Torie) SUNDAY MORNING Grace Lutheran Church 26, 1923. She was the sixth child Lamoureaux of Valentine, Daniel 130 East 3rd St. • 376-2932 (Affiliated with the Church of the 402-376-3473 Sunday School Classes (all ages) SUNDAY born to Carl A. and Ruth (Keller) (Kasi) Gudgel of Valentine, Marcy Lutheran Confession) Pastor A.G. Turner 9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Opportunities Micheel. (Jason) Rahn of Piedmont, SD. She Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 810 West 3rd She attended rural schools dur- is also survived by 16 Great Grand- Paul D. Nolting, Pastor In person at 9:30 a.m. CT Sunday School/Adult Bible Study ing her elementary years and at- children Kyle, Shelby, Brandon, Pastor's Residence 376-3248 Livestream on WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m. Summer Schedule www.valentineumc.com and tended high school in Curtis and Jake, Logan, Jack, Will, Olivia, Next Generation 6:30-8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Easter to Labor Day www.facebook.com/valentineumc Valentine. She graduated from Brenden, Gracie, Aaron, Jayden, After School Bible School 3:45 p.m. Crossroads Assembly Church Services 9:30 a.m. at 9:30 a.m. high school in Evanston, IL. Marti Chloe, Keagan, Haizin and Trayvn. 404 E. Hwy 20.• 376-2905 The Church of Jesus Christ of Live stream at valentinelutheran.com Coffee-Friendship Hall 10:30 a.m. married her high school sweetheart Sister Betty Bennett of Martin, SD. beginning July 12 Pastor Paul Maunu Latter-day Saints Glen Lamoureaux on November 16, She is preceded in death by her SUNDAY Winter Schedule Sunday School Opportunities 1942. To this union three children husband Glen, her son Jack, son-in- 339 West 4th St. • 376-2671 Labor Day to March Adults: 8:30-9:30 a.m. beginning Bible Classes (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Jeremy Johnson-Branch President were born, John “Jack”, Mary Lee law Edgar Grooms; brothers, Leon Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Bible Class 9:30 a.m. July 12 and Nancy. Micheel, Melvin Micheel, and Jack 660-988-7189 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Nursery 10:30 a.m. Office Hours Marti was a member of the Sand- Micheel; sisters Margaret (Dave) SUNDAY SERVICES Church Services 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday painters Art Club and the Presby- Robertson, Leila (Earl) Johnson Sacrament 10:00 a.m. Radio Program - KVSH 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 2nd hour block 11:10 a.m. terian Church. Marti left a legacy and Dorothy (Al) Randall; grand- Youth Services 6:30 p.m. Sunday 8:05 a.m. Tuesday 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist Closed-Friday, and weekends of beautiful art work for people daughter Amber Ann Gudgel, great (6th thru 12th grade) Grace Ev. Lutheran School to enjoy for years to come. The granddaughter, Molly Lyn Grooms. THURSDAY 8th and Haley • 376-2364 & Preschool Sandhills were her favorite subject A private family inurnment took Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Fred Grant to paint. She once said she could place May 30 at the Mount Hope 402-389-0836 Wood Lake Union Church Berean Bible Church look at those beautiful rolling hills Cemetery in Valentine. SATURDAY Rev. Don Letellier • 967-3390 702 East 7th St.• 376-3714 Sabbath School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. forever. Memorials may be made to the Pastor Scott McClellen Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m Marti is survived by daugh- Sandpainters Art Guild, Ameri- Worship Schedule Worship Service 11:00 a.m. SUNDAY WEDNESDAY ters Mary Lee Grooms of Valen- can Cancer Society or the donor’s Early Church Service 9:15 a.m. Victory Bible Church Prayer Service 8:00 p.m. tine and Nancy (Dale) Kalenda choice. Late Church Service 10:45 a.m. Merriman St. John’s Episcopal Sunday School will be offered at both Pastor Dave Morrison “The Church on Main Street" services for the kids. Sunday Service 6:00 p.m. 372 N. Main St. WEDNESDAY EVENING Thursday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 376-1723 Jess B. Mellor, 87 Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Jess Benton Western Stock Show, N.A.I.L.E., Grace Ev. Lutheran Church Pastor Steve Meysing FRIDAY MORNING Pastor Jon Mapa Mellor, 87, of Kansas City Royal, and various Men’s Bible Study 6:30 a.m. Missouri Synod Worship Schedule Valentine, state fairs. In 1991, he received the 100 E. 2nd Ave. • Merriman, NE Morning Prayer 10:30 a.m. Zion Ev. Lutheran Church passed away National Breeder of the year award Pastor Travis Sherman The Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. on May 30, for his outstanding contribution to Sunday Services 4:00 p.m. MST Wisconsin Synod Pantry Hours 2020 at the Vet- the Maine-Anjou breed through 3rd and Haley • 376-1643 St. Nicholas Catholic Church Thursdays 10:00 a.m.- Noon eran’s Home the Production of Superior Qual- Pastor Thadeus Flitter 400 West 5th • 376-1672 Except Holidays Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. in Norfolk. ity Animals. In 1994, he received Fr. Abraham Kaduthodiyil Ben was Premier Breeder at the American Lutheran Radio Service Saturday 6:00 p.m. Eli Wesleyan Church (KWYR AM1260) 8:15 a.m. Paul McNare • 308-689-3500 born in Mer- Royal Maine-Anjou Show in Kan- The Twister FM 99.5, 12:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. riman on July sas City, MO. In 1998, he dispersed Lakeview Christian 13, 1932. He was one of ten children the registered herd and moved near Zion Ev. Lutheran Reformed Church Hunts Chapel born to Jess and Gaynelle Starr Valentine. Still, he could not stand Grade School North from Crookston; right at United Methodist Church Mellor. He graduated from Atkin- to be without cattle, so he started a 224 N. Govt. St. 376-2745 Lakeview School; then right after Pastor Judith Miller-Qualley son High School in 1951. Ben served small herd of Shorthorn. Ben and Hannah Carter, Preschool teacher/ the cemetery. Cody at 10:30 a.m. MT in the Army from 1953 to 1955, as a Pat moved to their present home Director Pastor Mark Langenbach Mess Sergeant in Anchorage, AK, in Valentine on Main Street in 2003, Emma Doble, Teacher K-3 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. during the Korean Conflict. when they retired. Ethan Doble, Teacher 4-8/Principal He met the love of his life, Patri- During retirement they enjoyed cia Schneider of Cody, while visit- many activities. Two of Ben’s favor- ing friends in Omaha. They were ites were fishing and square danc- married on May 12, 1956 and to ing. The Sandhills Twirlers Square this union five beautiful daughters Dance Club danced in Broken Bow, were born. North Platte, White River, at the Ben and Pat moved to Atkinson State Convention in Hastings, and For insurance call in 1957. Ben was instrumental in many other places. Nollett Electric Valentine Livestock Auction Inc. the completion of the second irriga- He was preceded in death by his Valentine, NE • 402-376-1233 Dave Major Thursday Sale Day tion well in Holt County on the farm parents: Jess and Gaynelle Mel- Start Right. Start Here. he was renting. Along with crops, lor; brothers: James and Richard; 402-376-2810 they raised hogs, dairy cattle, and sisters: Ruth, Helen, Laura, Maude Valentine, NE chickens. One cold winter morning, and Jenny Beth. 303 N. Main • Valentine, NE State Farm Insurance 1-800-682-4874 Ben said “If we are going to milk, Ben is survived by his wife Pa- Companies we need to go somewhere warmer,” tricia; their five daughters: Janet 402-376-1530 Home Offices: Bloomington, IL 402-376-3611 office so he packed up the family and (Charles) Weston of San Antonia, moved to Austin, AR. There they TX, Jolene (Donald) Grunhaupt of SCOOTER’S AUTO REPAIR purchased a 100-cow Grade A dairy Crookston, Terri Mellor of Omaha, You could be farm. Struggling through a drought Tami Mellor of Eldorado, CA and and a milk price war, he took a job Gina (Jon) Heath of Grand Island; Inc. in Little Rock on a freight dock to brothers: George Mellor (Imogene) here for just Ken Anderson better support his growing family. of Spencer and Murray Mellor COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR In 1970, realizing his true passion (Jean) of Atkinson; sister-in-law Steve Daugherty Licensed & Insured Scott Battershaw, owner was ranching, they purchased a Mary Mellor of Butte; 11 grand- $ Valentine, NE 89928 Pine Heights Dr. 402-376-3711 ranch in Wheatland, WY. Ben was children: Trenton Baumert, Erin 402-376-5951 205 E. Hwy. 20- Valentine 4.25 402-376-4547 Valentine, NE 402-376-6140 cell a horseman at heart and in life, a Carlson, Lindsey Morales, Brent true cowboy. Baumert, Tyrell Grunhaupt, Seth Seeing a better opportunity, Ben Grunhaupt, Trisha Mellor, Sara moved the family to Cody in 1973. Mellor, Jessica Shannon, Jared You could be He owned and operated the Sand- Heath, Annessa Heath; and 14 great hills Cattle Service. On a trip to the grandchildren. here for just National Western Stock Show, he Services were held Friday, June was introduced to the Maine-Anjou 5, 2020 at the White Elephant Hall in Dave, Kay & Kent Sandoz breed. He bought Eden, the first Cody, with burial following at Prai- 90125 Hatchery Rd, Valentine, NE 69201 $ registered Maine-Anjou heifer in rie Lawn Cemetery, Cody. Holmes 402-376-3557 Wayfaring the state of Nebraska. He joined the Funeral Home of Valentine was 4.25 Maine-Anjou Association and was entrusted with the arrangements. a Board Member for several years. He showed cattle at the National

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Wood St. • Valentine, NE was born in you thought you knew him well; Omaha on Feb- you’d discover another hidden Floor coverings • Window coverings to look it up. My favorite version is 402-376-2840 ruary 6, 1922 talent such as playing the guitar, Ithe one sung by Charlie Haden, Call Collect 24 hrs. Daily (with home be- harmonica or even singing and Valentine, NE 402-376-1360 "Serving Families First" ing Hyannis) to Arthur Charles and writing funny poetry. John lived but there are many beautiful Ola Gertrude (Alsworth) Sibbitt. life to its fullest and had a daredevil SCOTTY'S versions. The song is very John and his younger sister grew spirit; from riding a bucking bronc meaningful for anyone who is up ranching near Hyannis. He at- in a wash tub to landing his plane RANCHLAND FOODS tended Kemper Military School on a moving train, he never lived a facing death or who has ever lost in Missouri his freshman and dull moment. Scotty's Butcher Shop Fresh all of us, to see our families once Bulk Deliveries-Propane Meats & Farm To Market Fresh someone who they love. The first Batteries - Oil - Service - Brakes - Tune Ups sophomore year where he wrestled, His survivors are three of his more. Would any of us really want Hwy. 20 Valentine played the tuba, and with a big grin children John Sibbitt Jr., Joan Sib- Fruits & Vegetables verse laments “I am a poor would tell you that he spent a lot bitt and Dina (John) Denton. He is to go to heaven if we wouldn’t see 402-376-2060 800-557-3732 402-376-3114 • Valentine, NE wayfaring stranger, wandering 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon. -Fri. of time working off his demerits. also survived by daughter-in-law WE DELIVER our families there? This song also Sat. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. He attended Hyannis High his Alice Sibbitt (Kem), three grand- through this world of woe. And junior year, then graduated from sons, Jared (Risa) Sibbitt, Clay reminds us of how many poor there’s no sickness, toil, or danger Jason Kelber Curtis Agriculture School in 1940 Sibbitt and Allen Denton. He has wayfaring strangers there are in the & Patty Welch where he was active in boxing. two great grandsons, Darien and in that bright world to which I go. He attended college in Lincoln for Sawyer Sibbitt, and his nephew, world today! And how many of Insurance I’m going home to see my father. for one semester but returned home Jim Copsey (Ethel). them are kept from seeing loved business, to the ranch and informed his Dad He was preceded in death by his Michelle Kluender, Agent I’m going there no more to roam. that he’d taught them easterners parents, sister (Naomi “Sitter” ones because of borders and ranch, home I’m only going over Jordan, I’m or auto all they needed to know! In 1942 Copsey), his son, Kem Arthur Sib- 157 N. Main St. Valentine, NE barriers set up by governments, John’s father passed away leaving bitt, and his niece, Jackie Copsey. 402-376-1224 only going over home.” You can’t who often seem to not consider the 407 N. Main St. • Valentine • 402-376-1865 him and his mother to manage the Memorial service to be deter- hear this song and not be moved, ranch. Two years later his mother mined at a later date. Please join the human cost of keeping families also passed, leaving the 20-year-old family for a celebration of life on for those we’ve lost we long to see from seeing each other. to run the ranch and settle estates. Monday, June 22, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. Hoffman Monuments again, and this is the great hope for He was a man of grit and great at the Hyannis Fairgrounds. The & StoneWorks –Christopher Simon determination who thrived as a memorial will take place outdoors 1205 S. Melrose cattleman. He participated in many in the arena bleachers with A.B. other areas of the industry includ- Cox presiding, rain or shine. The Casper, WY 82601 ing cattle feeder, order buyer and family asks if you have been ill or Ph: 307.577.6314 Serving Nebraska, These weekly church messages are provided to you by the following 272 N.866-569-2666 Main Street, Valentine, NE sale barn owner. He was also very are feeling ill to remain home and Fax: 307.577.6340 South Dakota, Wyoming concerned and responsible citizens and businesses. Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00 • 402-389-7431 athletic; at the age of 70 he could keep the family in your thoughts still be seen loping his horse into a and prayers. Ron's Quik Lube HENDERSON'S stock trailer and grabbing the roof Memorial contributions can be Plumbing to swing off just as his horse lunged made to the Hyannis High School We offer complete headstone and - Service Jobs Nelsen in. John will always be remem- Rodeo Club; 36437 Graham Drive, Heating, Wiring IGA bered as a man of many talents; Ashby, NE 69333. monument cleaning services, as well as a well-known cowboy, rancher, custom lettering for incomplete headstones. - Exhaust & Brakes E. Highway 20 • Valentine, NE 140 S. Western St. Valentine, NE also Digging & Trenching Contact Kent Sandoz at: 402.376.3557 Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. more obituaries on page 10 402-376-1165 for more information. 402-376-1097 7 days a week! Valentine Midland News 5 Youth & Nature in the News Valentine, NE, Wednesday, June 17, 2020

New prohibition on alcohol possession focuses NSAA has given the ok on making Lake McConaughy safer for summer activities LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebras- Management plans also call for and Parks partnered with Keith “We’re working proactively to ka Game and Parks Commission, increased law enforcement pres- County Commissioners, local pub- upgrade these high-use parks to with some exceptions working in collaboration with ence and operational efforts to bet- lic safety officials and the public enhance the overall quality of our Ogallala and Keith County area ter manage large crowds and help to find solutions that would create visitors’ experiences,” said Jim Beginning June 18, 2020, NSAA only. partners, will implement actions improve recreational experiences higher quality experiences for all. Swenson, parks administrator. member schools are permitted to • No physical contact with oth- designed to make the Lake Mc- for park guests and the safety of Exceptions to the new regula- “Lake McConaughy remains one participate in camps, clinics, and ers. Conaughy and Lake Ogallala state first responders. The regulation tion include areas operating un- of the top tourist destinations in summer leagues in all NSAA sanc- • No sharing of equipment. recreation areas safer and more can be viewed in detail at sos.ne- der a lease agreement with Game Nebraska, and we want our guests tioned activities except basketball, • No grouping of students. family-friendly destinations by braska.gov. and Parks, or for those traveling to have safe, quality experiences to football, soccer, and wrestling. • Open gym supervisors are enhancing recreational facilities The changes come after Ne- directly to or from a private lease they can create memories for years Effective immediately NSAA required to enforce the above re- and prohibiting the possession of braska’s largest lake saw record area such as a cabin. to come.” member schools may hold open strictions. alcohol. visitation in 2018 and 2019, stress- Staff will continue to work with To learn more about the chang- gyms for basketball, football, soc- For the full statement, please vis- The new regulation, which now ing both park infrastructure and a Keith County advisory committee es, visit outdoornebraska.org/ cer, and wrestling with the follow- it this link - https://nsaahome.org/ bans the possession and consump- resources and local public safety on future opportunities for park lakemcconaughy. ing restrictions: nsaa-covid-19-update-june-11-2020/ tion of alcohol at the two state rec- resources, and hindering the com- improvements at the two areas as • Individual skills and workouts reation areas, officially went into mission’s ability to provide quality part of a 20-year master plan for effect June 9. guest services. In response, Game the lakes adopted in October 2016.

Game and Parks to restore limited overnight Get ready for a lodging in park cabins June 18 pollinator celebration Do you like chocolate? How about coffee or apples? Pollina- LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebras- ins will not be available Sunday Fort Robinson and Chadron state gov/stateparks or OutdoorNe- tors make foods like these possible, and contribute so much to ka Game and Parks Commission through Wednesday nights to parks, as well as Lewis and Clark, braska.gov/lodging-2. our economy and way of life. June 22-28 is Nebraska Pollinator will begin restoring limited over- allow for thorough cleaning and Two Rivers, Victoria Springs, and Tent camping and RV camp- Week, and we're celebrating with fun events and activities that night lodging in park cabins June disinfection between guest stays. Medicine Creek Reservoir state ing remain open at state park you can be a part of. 18 while continuing to protect the The agency will re-evaluate this recreation areas. Reservations are and recreation areas and wildlife Get ready for the 2020 Nebraska Pollinator Week Challenge, public and staff from the spread of decision in mid-July. subject to availability and can be management areas across the which involves finding and photographing your local pollinator COVID-19. Game and Parks continues to re- made online. state. Designated swim areas and friends. Get ready now: sign the challenge commitment form to Starting June 18 and continuing store park opportunities and ame- Guests are encouraged to bring beaches are open. Park offices and receive free pollinator-related materials! We'll also be hosting fun until further notice, any cabins not nities across the state in concert their own hand sanitizer during service centers remain temporarily virtual events throughout the week led by local experts. presently reserved will be available with current Nebraska Directed their stay. The number of linens closed, as do most park activities. For more information go to: https://www.nebraskapollinator- for rental for Thursday, Friday or Health Measures. available in the cabins will be lim- Park guests are encouraged to week.org/ Saturday night stays, with Sunday “We are pleased to have cabins ited to control laundry, so guests stay home if sick or knowingly ex- checkouts. Any new reservations back open for guests to enjoy,” are asked to conserve or reuse posed to someone with COVID-19, will be subject to availability, and Game and Parks Director Jim linens during their stay. follow all local health directives, a minimum two-night stay will be Douglas said. “We will continue to A decision on restoring over- limit group size, practice social required for new reservations. evaluate protocols with the hopes night stays at Eugene T. Mahoney distancing, use hand sanitizer and MPCC to proceed as Park staff will contact guests of restoring more opportunities in State Park’s Peter Kiewit Lodge practice good hygiene. with existing cabin reservations to the future. We encourage guests to and the lodge and Comanche Hall For more information regarding discuss how they might be affected, adhere to social distancing recom- at Fort Robinson State Park is state parks and the impacts of CO- planned with fall classes and the process for checking into mendations in common areas.” pending. VID-19 go to OutdoorNebraska.org. Mid-Plains Community College July 15. In the meantime, staff and their cabin. Cabins will be open for reser- Guests can call park offices for is moving ahead with plans to be- administrators continue to address No early arrivals or late check- vations at Eugene T. Mahoney, more details. Find park contact gin the fall semester August 23, as needs virtually and over the phone outs will be allowed. The cab- Platte River, Ponca, Niobrara, information at OutdoorNebraska. originally scheduled. at all campus locations. The college made the announce- Those needing to be on campus ment Friday, June 12, stating that are advised to call ahead for an MPCC is working ensure proper appointment. Once on campus, NCTA honored for technical education safeguards are in place to provide visitors will be required to fill out a safe learning environment for a health screening questionnaire students, staff and visitors. MPCC and apply a face covering prior to CURTIS, Neb. – Technical pro- ous FFA members through the advanced technical agricultural our meat science program,” Mc- will continue to follow directed entering the facilities. grams for high school and college countless events and competitions education.” Conville said. health measures outlined by the More information about the col- students earned honors this for that have been sponsored and sup- The two-year agricultural pro- In-person, summer courses are state pertaining to COVID-19. lege’s response to coronavirus can the Nebraska College of Technical ported on its campus located in gram is part of the University of planned at NCTA beginning next Campus facilities will remain be found online at mpcc.edu. Agriculture. Curtis, NCTA serves as a founda- Nebraska system. week, with fall classes starting in closed to the general public until Twenty six awards were an- tion point and economic driver in In addition to support of regional August. Additional details will be nounced Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Southwest Nebraska.” and statewide FFA programs, announced at ncta.unl.edu. a virtual awards program honoring The Career and Technical Edu- NCTA leverages academics and Part of the University of Nebras- Nebraska’s educators and institu- cation award recognizes dedication technical resources with its educa- ka system, the Nebraska College tions which teach agriculture, from NCTA faculty and staff to tional and industry partners. of Technical Agriculture is a two- Smith announces Third family and consumer sciences, youth and all educational partners, Annually, NCTA has been a re- year institution with a statewide business leadership, and more to said Kelly Bruns, NCTA interim cipient of federal Perkins program mission of preparing students for Nebraska high school students. dean. funds of more than $20,000, said successful careers in agriculture, District Service Academy The 2020 Outstanding Postsec- Larry Gossen, agriculture advi- Jennifer McConville, NCTA associ- veterinary technology and related ondary CTE Program was awarded sor with the Nebraska Department ate dean for finance, operations and industries. NCTA is known for to NCTA by Nebraska Career and of Education becomes NCTA dean student services. its affordable tuition, high job- Virtual Open House Technical Education, and the As- on Monday. “These resources which en- placement rate for its graduates, Washington, D.C. – Congress- must pre-register by calling Con- sociation for Career and Technical “The Nebraska College of Tech- hance the hands-on learning expe- and for the success of student teams man Adrian Smith (R-NE), will gressman Smith’s Grand Island Education Nebraska. nical Agriculture and its campus riences for high school and college in competitive activities including be hosting the 2020 Third District office in advance at 308-384-3900. “NCTA has strongly supported with hands-on learning enables students at NCTA include equip- crops judging, ranch horse events, Service Academy Open House on Questions about the event can also CTE education over many de- learners of all ages to gain impor- ment for precision agriculture, livestock judging, shotgun sports, Tuesday, June 30, at 2:00 p.m. CT. be answer by calling that number cades,” said Sydney Kobza, NC&TE tant skills,” Gossen said. agricultural mechanics and weld- stock dog trials, and intercollegiate In order to ensure appropriate so- as well. assistant director with the Ne- “NCTA graduating students ing, dental radiography equipment rodeo. The college is consistently cial distancing and limit the need Third District Service Academy braska Department of Education. are highly sought after within the for veterinary technology, and ranked as one of the best two-year for travel, the event will be held Virtual Open House “Along with impacting numer- agricultural industry due to their processing equipment to launch schools in the nation. online. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 This event is an opportunity for 2:00 p.m. CDT young people in Nebraska’s Third Pre-Register Through Congress- District to learn more about the man Smith’s Grand Island Office U.S. service academies and other Representatives from the U.S. MPCC public information and marketing opportunities for military service. Military Academy, U.S. Naval High school and college students Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, interested in military opportuni- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, department wins national awards ties, as well as their families, are and U.S. Coast Guard Academy, encouraged to participate. will be present to provide informa- The Mid-Plains Community terials/Catalogs, Manuals and This year’s competition drew that competition. The contest is Students interested in attending tion and answer questions. College Office of Public Informa- Handbooks. She also received an in more than 1,800 entries. The the only national competition of tion and Marketing has won four honorable mention in the Video for awards celebration was supposed its kind that honors excellence awards in two national competi- Web/PR Video Promoting a Spe- to be in Little Rock, AR, but was exclusively among marketing and tions. cific Product or Service category. moved to a virtual format due to public relations professionals at Award recipients in the Na- The NFPW consists of authors, COVID-19 concerns. two-year colleges. tional Federation of Press Women reporters, bloggers, publicists, pho- The ceremony for the National This year, there were 1,963 en- Communications Contest were tographers, artists, designers and Council for Marketing and Public tries from 261 colleges across North announced Saturday night. other professionals from across Relations Paragon Awards that America. Nearly 90 marketing Heather Johnson, MPCC area the communications spectrum. was to be in Orlando was also and public relations professionals public information specialist, Entrants in its communications moved online because of the pan- from across the country served as placed first in the categories of contest must first win a category demic. judges. Information for the Media/Media at the state level to advance to Johnson placed second in the Pitch and Public Relations Ma- nationals. Video Shorts-Single category in

Mormon Island SRA campground services restored LINCOLN, Neb. – Mormon amid the COVID-19 health crisis tion system will be honored. The ues to consult with local health Island State Recreation Area, have been closely coordinated with remainder of sites will be available officials to evaluate a potential near Grand Island in Hall County public health officials and in con- on a first-come, first-serve basis. reopen date. Nebraska Health and Human Services System reopened its campground June 12 cert with directed health measures. Modern restrooms and showers For more information regarding as part of the Nebraska Game and Park visitors are reminded that will be open, but guests should use state parks and the impacts of CO- Parks Commission’s continuing all prevailing recommendations hand sanitizer and practice good VID-19, or to purchase a park entry effort to restore park opportunities for group size and social spacing hygiene and social spacing. permit, go to OutdoorNebraska. and amenities across the state. remain in effect. The campground at Danish Alps org. Find park contact informa- Game and Parks made this deci- At Mormon Island, existing State Recreation Area near Hub- tion at OutdoorNebraska.gov/ sion following consultation with reservations at the sites previ- bard remains temporarily closed, stateparks. Central District Health Department ously designated as reservable in however day-use activities are still officials. Game and Parks actions Game and Parks’ online reserva- allowed. Game and Parks contin-

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6 Valentine Midland News Valentine, NE, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Public Notices Cherry County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes The Cherry County Board of The Board met with elected Training, $45.00; Postmaster, Ser- A warrant was ordered drawn Notice to bidders Commissioners met in regular ses- officials and department heads to vices, $274.00; Prema, Services, on the Visitor Promotion Fund in The Middle Niobrara Natural Re- struction of “EWP Mill Pond Bank sion on June 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in discuss the recent Courthouse re- $144.79; Presto X, Services, $77.00; the amount of $3,269.36 sources District (MNNRD) and City Stabilization Project” will be re- the Sheriff’s Conference Room of opening. The public is encouraged Quadient Leasing USA, Services, VISITOR PROMOTION of Valentine are co-sponsoring the ceived by the MNNRD General the Cherry County Courthouse, as to continue utilization of the drop $97.01; Quadient Finance USA, Anderson Electric Inc, Ser- USDA-NRCS, Emergency Water- Manager at 303 E. Highway 20, per notice in the Valentine Midland box, mail, and online services when Services, $1,925.00; Quigley Dill & vices, $1,885.95; Borns Group, shed Protection (EWP) Mill Pond Valentine, NE 69201 until 1:00 p.m. News, with the agenda being on file possible. The current protocol Quigley, Services, $1,370.00; Quill Services, $296.00; Centurylink, Ser- Bank Stabilization project located on the 8th day of July 2020. in the office of the County Clerk. will be kept in place until directed Corporation, Supplies, $329.47; vices, $205.56; L&J Lawn, Services, in Cherry County, Valentine, NE If interested, stop by the MNNRD The meeting was called to order health measures change. Track- Region 4 Behavioral Health System, $100.00; Dillion Muirhead, Services, at the Mill Pond. Office, and pick up an Invitation at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman Storer. ing of expenses for the Nebraska Services, $1,758.00; Repco Market- $200.00; Nebraskaland Magazine, Contractors bidding the project to Bid and a copy of the Contract Roll call was taken. Present for COVID-19 Local Government Re- ing Inc, Services, $41.30; Ron's Quik Services, $250.00; Valentine Rotary are required to attend a Pre-Con- Documents located at 303 E. High- the meeting were Cherry County sponse Assistance Program was Lube, Services, $80.00; RR Donnel- Club, Services, $84.00; City of Val- struction meeting: way 20, Valentine, NE 69201. For Commissioners Tanya Storer, also discussed. No Board action ley, Services, $84.69; Sandhill Oil entine, Services, $247.85 1. Location: MNNRD office at more information give Chandler Martin DeNaeyer, James Ward, was taken. Company, Fuel, $184.35; Rebecca TOTAL $3,269.36 303 East Highway 20, Valentine, Schmidt, MNNRD, a call at 402- and Cherry County Clerk Brittny After discussion, it was a con- Schroeder, Services, $1,100.00; Claims were presented in the NE 69201 376-3241 or Dave Coe, Engineer at Petersen. The Pledge of Allegiance sensus of the Board to authorize Cynthia M Scott, Services, $570.00; amount of $3,697.50 and disallowed 2. Time and Date: June 24th, 2020, 308-430-5386. was recited and the location of the Cherry County Road Superinten- Eric Scott, Clerical Salary/Rent/ in the amount of $ -. 1:00 p.m. 17877-10, 17, 24, 1 ZNEZ Nebraska Open Meetings Act was dent Kent Lopez to proceed with Telephone/Equipment, $8,263.35; A warrant was ordered drawn Sealed proposals for the con- acknowledged by Chairman Storer. repairs to a county road grader Steele Feed Service, Supplies, on the Visitor Improvement Fund The Board of Commissioners as needed. Recent surplus sales $30.75; Sundance Enterprises, in the amount of $3,697.50 regular meeting minutes from May and road level classifications were Services, $18.00; Three River Telco, VISITOR IMPROVEMENT Cherry County Board of 26, 2020 were read. It was moved by discussed. The Board requested a Services, $36.04; True Value Hard- Central Nebraska Economic Dev DeNaeyer and seconded by Ward to policy to be written by Mr. Lopez ware, Supplies, $91.32; UNL ITS Dist, Dues/Fees/Training, $3,697.50 Equalization meeting minutes approve the minutes as read. Roll prior to any action being taken. Communications Center, Services, TOTAL $3,697.50 The Cherry County Board of Ward, Storer. The motion carried. call vote: Ayes – Storer, DeNaeyer, An estimate for semi repairs was $2.64; UNL Panhandle Research & Claims were presented in the Commissioners met as a Board of Assessor Daugherty reviewed Ward. The motion carried. requested before repairs are made. Extension, Services, $295.00; UNL amount of $24,592.80 and disallowed Equalization on June 9, 2020 in the adjustments contained in the Re- The Board of Corrections meet- No Board action was taken on the Print and Copy Services, Services, in the amount of -. Sheriff’s Conference Room of the port of Overvalued, Undervalued, ing minutes from May 26, 2020 were agenda item regarding the pur- $229.50; US Cellular, Telephone Ser- A warrant was ordered drawn on Cherry County Courthouse, as per and Omitted Property for Tax Year read. It was moved by Ward and chase of a Freightliner. vice, $69.23; US Cellular, Telephone the Health Insurance Claims Fund notice in the Valentine Midland 2020. The MIPS software conver- seconded by DeNaeyer to approve It was a consensus of the Board Service, $83.44; Valentine Midland in the amount of $24,592.80 News, with the agenda being on file sion, LCG changes, and property the minutes as read. Roll call vote: to authorize Commissioner Ward News, Publishing Services, $596.42; HEALTH INSURANCE in the office of the County Clerk. valuation protest filings were also Ayes – DeNaeyer, Ward, Storer. The to authorize completion of paving Valentine Office Supply, Office CLAIMS The meeting was called to order discussed. motion carried. for Project TCSP 16(36) in Road Supplies, $159.15; City of Valentine, Cherry County Clerk, H e a l t h at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Storer. Ward moved and Storer sec- The Board of Commissioners District #1. Utilities, $3,514.52; Viaero Wire- Insurance Claims, $24,592.80 Roll call was taken. Present for the onded to approve the Report of Emergency meeting minutes from The Board spoke with Emergen- less, Telephone Service, $245.10; TOTAL $24,592.80 meeting were Cherry County Com- Overvalued, Undervalued, and May 27, 2020 were read. It was cy Manager Gary Weaver regarding Ward Plumbing & Heating LLC, Claims were presented in the missioners Tanya Storer, Martin Omitted Property for Tax Year 2020 moved by DeNaeyer and seconded Region 24 Emergency Management Services, $190.80; Gary Weaver, amount of $8,509.22 and disallowed DeNaeyer, and James Ward, Cherry as presented by Assessor Daugh- by Ward to approve the minutes as payroll reimbursement for two Reimbursement, $55.00; Wex Bank, in the amount of $ -. County Assessor Betty Daugherty, erty with adjustments to the follow- read. Roll call vote: Ayes – Ward, Cherry County employees. No Fuel, $407.81; Lindsay Wonnenberg, A warrant was ordered drawn and Cherry County Clerk Brittny ing parcels: 160262399, 160026350, Storer, DeNaeyer. The motion Board action was taken. Services, $510.00 ; 911 Custom, Sup- on the Bookmobile Fund in the Petersen. The Open Meetings Act 160248892, 160266025, 160264480, carried. Ward moved and Storer moved plies, $59.95 amount of $8,509.22 Poster was acknowledged by Chair- 160064961, 160274753, 160649003, The Board reviewed recom- to appoint Edward Heiner to the TOTAL $139,444.33 BOOKMOBILE man Storer. 160274931, 160274338. Roll call vote: mendations for the Cherry County Cherry County Extension Board Claims were presented in the Thomas County Library, Book- Reading of the previous Board Ayes – Ward, Storer, DeNaeyer. The Veterans Service Committee Ap- District 6 to a three-year term set amount of $893.86 and disallowed mobile, $489.00; Valentine Public of Equalization meeting minutes motion carried. pointment as provided by Cherry to expire on December 31, 2022. Roll in the amount of $ - . Library, Bookmobile, $8,020.22 was waived. At 2:25 p.m, with no further County Veterans Service Organiza- call vote: Ayes – Storer, DeNaeyer, A warrant was ordered drawn TOTAL $8,509.22 Assessor Daugherty provided business to come before the Board, tions. It was moved by Storer and Ward. The motion carried. on the Road Fund in the amount Claims were presented in the information for two tax list correc- Chairman Storer declared the meet- seconded by DeNaeyer to appoint Commissioner Storer reported of $893.86 amount of $329,554.28 and disal- tions for tax year 2017. Ward moved ing adjourned. Monty Krueger for a five-year term that she had recently attended a ROAD lowed in the amount of $ -. and DeNaeyer seconded to approve These minutes are not the official to the Cherry County Veterans Cherry County Visitors Promotion Andy's Glass Shop, Services, A warrant was ordered drawn tax list corrections #2017-32 parcel record and may be corrected. A copy Service Committee to begin July 1, Board meeting. The Commission- $375.00; Bacon Repair, Services; on the Disaster Fund in the amount #160049628 and #2017-33 parcel of the approved official minutes is 2020, set to expire June 30, 2025. Roll ers have spoken with the three $2,377.43; Bomgaars, Supplies, of $329,554.28 #160275033 and to authorize Chair- available to the public in the Cherry call vote: Ayes – Storer, DeNaeyer, people who were presented by $1,643.94; Buckles Fuel Service Inc, DISASTER FUND man Storer to sign the corrections. County Clerk’s Office. Ward. The motion carried. the Visitors Promotion Board to Services, $2,665.61; Cherry County B's Enterprises Inc, Services, Roll call vote: Ayes – DeNaeyer, 17890-17 ZNEZ The Board reviewed a Request potentially fill the vacancy on said Implement, Services, $44.30; Village $15,987.70; Cooley Well Drilling Inc, for Extension from BSH Kilgore, board. Ward moved and DeNaeyer of Cody, Supplies, $117.00; Colonial Services, $7,640.00; Croell Inc, Ser- LLC re: Conditional Use Permit seconded to appoint Anne Clark to Research Chemical Company, Ser- vices, $14,440.43; Danielski Farms, 003/18. David Levy & Addison the Cherry County Visitors Promo- vices, $3,974.63; Consolidated Tele- Services, $9,276.60; Fish Trucking, Valentine Community Fairchild of Baird Holm, LLP and tion Board to fill a vacancy for the phone, Telephone Service, $239.33; Services, $7,000.00; Flat Creek Con- Matt Robinette appeared on behalf remainder of the term set to expire Custer Public Power District, struction, Services, $1,018.50; Mel- Schools Board of Education of BSH Kilgore, LLC. Information on January 28, 2022. Roll call vote: Services, $120.19; D/W Machine & vin Hartman, Services, $44,250.00; contained in the Request for Exten- Ayes – DeNaeyer, Ward, Storer. The Manufacturing Co, Services, $31.00; Josh Whipple Trucking, Services, June meeting minutes sion was discussed by Mr. Levy. motion carried. Daly Enterprises, Services, $74.65; $70,900.00; Journal Entry, Fund Cherry County Zoning Administra- Ward moved and DeNaeyer DAS State Accounting, Services, Transfer, $129,000.00; Koinzan The Valentine Community kler Supply, 755.32; IXL Subscrip- tor Jessica Coyle provided a copy of seconded to approve claims. Roll $27.70; Farmers-Ranchers Coop, Trucking LLC, Services, $6,676.92; Schools Board of Education met tions Department, 4,988.00; KBR Cherry County Zoning Regulations call vote: Ayes – Ward, Storer, De- Services, $838.78; Great Plains Com- L&L Gravel, Services, $1,791.28; in regular session on Wednesday, Rural Public Power District, 839.05; Section 1010 to the Board. Mr. Levy Naeyer. The motion carried. munications, Telephone Service, Martin Marietta Materials Inc, Ser- June 10, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Heather Kime, 237.95; KSB School and Cherry County Attorney Eric June 9, 2020 $119.96; Handyman Hardware, vices, $7,487.85; Mathis Equipment, The Board approved affidavit Law, PC LLO, 1,213.00; The Library Scott discussed the legal inter- Cherry County Claims Listing Services, $163.13; Hansen Mueller Services, $3,600.00; MCT Truck- to the Nebraska Department of Store, Inc., 155.51; Library World, pretation of the relevant Zoning Claims were presented in the Co, Services, $8.00; J&J Trailer ing, Services, $1,095.00; Nebraska Education regarding COVID-19 1,380.00; Mark’s, 1,892.42; Mosaic, Regulations. amount of $139,444.33 and disal- Sales, Supplies, $4.44; Journal Machinery Company, Services, pandemic. 603.63; Nalco Company, 258.72; Ne- DeNaeyer moved and Storer lowed in the amount of $-. Entry, Fund Transfer -$129,000.00; $6,090.00; Brett Prang, Services, The Board approved Title 1 and braskalink Holdings, LLC, 66.00; seconded to approve an extension of A warrant was ordered drawn Connealy Jerry, Services, $1,430.00; $3,300.00 Multicultural Education reports for Norfolk Daily News, 165.00; North Conditional Use Permit Application on the General Fund in the amount KBR Rural Public Power District, TOTAL $329,554.28 the 2019-2020 school year. Star Electric, 1,230.28; Office Prod- 003/18, Zoning Resolution #Z-81 to of $139,444.33 Utilities, $274.71; Kimball Midwest, Claims were presented in the The Board approved to finish ucts Center, 4,032.89; Olson’s Pest extend the date to an end date of GENERAL Services, $259.32; Mathis Equip- amount of $3,116.19 and disallowed Pre-School playground so available Technicians, 594.00; Pit Stall, Inc, October 15, 2024. Roll call vote: Ayes Allen Monument Company, ment, Services, $461.06; Village of in the amount of $ -. grant could be applied for. 65.95; The Plains Trading Co., 771.00; – DeNaeyer, Storer. Nay – Ward. The Services, $95.00; Andy's Glass Merriman, Services, $61.83; Mips A warrant was ordered drawn on The Board reviewed and ap- Powerschool Group, LLC, 9,120.53; motion carried. Shop, services, $542.00; Applied Inc, Services, $180.00; Modern the Emergency Management Fund proved the teacher evaluation form. Price’s Gallery & Framing,42.90; Cherry County Hospital CEO Connective Technologies, Services, Farm Equipment Corporation, in the amount of $3,116.19 The Board reviewed and ap- Pronto Parts Co, 138.95; Rasmussen Kyle Kellum met with the Board $1,007.00; Axon Enterprise Inc, Ser- Services, $3,600.00; Mullen Auto & EMERGENCY MANAGE- proved several board policies. Mechanical Services, Inc, 1,462.29; to provide information for the pro- vices, $6,154.00; Black Hills Chemi- Diesel, Services, $60.34; Nebraska MENT The next regular meeting will be Richman, Inc, 827.00; S&S World- posed 2020-2021 Cherry County Hos- cal, Supplies, $170.52; Centec Cast Machinery Company/NMC, Ser- Applied Connective Technolo- Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. wide, Inc, 6.40; Sandhill Oil Co., Inc, pital Budget. COVID-19 impacts, Metal Products, Supplies, $564.20; vices, $8,816.81; Nebraska Public gies, Services, $2,104.63; Bluetarp For full Board minutes go to: 47.12; Savvas Learning Company Cherry County Clinic volumes, and Centurylink, Telephone Service, Power District, Utilities, $56.47; Financial, Services, $169.87; Centu- http://meeting.sparqdata.com/ LLC, 5,300.00; School Health Cor- elective surgery volumes were also $173.49; Centurylink, Telephone Nebraska Truck Center, Services, rylink, Services, $167.82; Heart City public/Organization/55 poration, 795.68; School Specialty discussed. It was moved by Storer Service, $1,314.63; Cherry County $13,371.73; NIRMA, Insurance Drug, Services, $74.28; Northern Wendy Adamson, 500.00; Al- Inc,637.01; Scotty’s Ranchland and seconded by Ward to approve Court, Court Fees, $203.00; Cherry Premium, $63,015.00; Northern Safety Co, Supplies, $163.47; Kay pha Rehabilitation, P.C, 811.94; Foods, 17.00; Shiffler Equipment the 2020-2021 Cherry County Hos- County District Court, Court Fees, Safety Co, Supplies, $201.09; Office Reese, Reimbursement, $32.93; Apple Computer Inc, 23,521.00; Sales, Inc, 244.50; Bethany Springer, pital Budget as presented. Roll call $108.00; Cherry County Sheriff, Products Center, Supplies, $97.37; Sandhills Aero, Supplies, $364.00; Arrow Seed Company Inc, 417.00; 106.48; Staples Advantage, 53.82; vote: Ayes- Ward, Storer, DeNaeyer. Services, $26.50; Cherry County The Parts Company, Supplies, Sundance Enterprises, Services, Bomgaars Supply Inc, 708.10; City Student Assurance Services, Inc, The motion carried. Treasurer, Bank Fees, $5.00; Clear- $772.84; Perrett Construction $39.19 of Valentine, 6,318.20; Colonial Re- 1,340.00; Sundance Enterprises, Fletcher McMeen, GWorks fly Communications, Telephone LTD, Services, $531.22; Petty Cash, TOTAL $3,116.19 search, 1,204.63; Consumer Driven 47.50; Sunshine Greenhouse, 29.89; Client Success Manager, demon- Service, $273.21; CNA Surety, Reimbursement, $44.00; Pit Stall Claims were presented in the Technologies, LLC, 14,508.98; Corn- Tehrani Motors Co., 4,184.97; Three strated program functionality and Services, $100.00; Logan Dailey, Inc, Services, $3,222.07; PREMA, amount of $14,637.00 and disallowed husker State Industries, 1,760.00; River Telco, 31.80; Troxell Commu- a brief overview for the multiple Reimbursement, $22.88; DAS State Services, $86.95; Quadient Finance in the amount of $-. Culligan, 37.87; D/W Machines & nications Inc., 357.50; True Value GWorks tabs that Cherry County Accounting 6506, Services, $448.00; USA, Supplies, $75.00; RDO Truck A warrant was ordered drawn Mfg.Co. Inc, 147.00; Datastor, Inc., Hardware, 84.92; Valentine Midland utilizes. Storer moved and De- DAS State Accounting 6507, Ser- Center, Services, $409.72; Reese Inc, on the Inheritance Tax Fund in the 14.38; Deluxe Business Checks and News, 146.73; Valentine Physical Naeyer seconded to approve the vices, $245.70 ; Dugan Printing Services, $117.00; Sandhill Fertil- amount of $14,637.00 Solutions, 900.83; Ed. Service Unit Therapy and Sports Rehab, LLC., Web GIS Subscription Renewals & Promotions, Services, $533.63; izer, Services, $414.40; Sandhill INHERITANCE TAX No 17, 26,569.85; Explorelearning, 330.00; VFW Post 5138, 60.00; Virco, for the Emergency Manager Tab Frank Contracting, LLC, Services, Oil Company Inc, Fuel, $9,879.06; Cornhusker State Industries, 2,620.00; Flinn Scientific, 6.65; Inc., 369.71; Ward Plbing & Heating, and Roads Tab. Roll call vote: Ayes $204.10; Pat Greenough, Reimburse- Security First Bank, Services, Services, $1,497.00; Houghton Heartland Paper Co., 1,027.12; Hen- LLC, 211.63; Amber Weller, 142.58; – Storer, DeNaeyer, Ward. The mo- ment, $100.00; Gworks, Services, $7,094.52; Sundance Enterprises, Bradford Whitted PC, Services, derson’s IGA, 43.31; The Cleaning Western Nebraska Administrators, tion carried. $10,762.50; Hand's Lawn Service, Services, $6.00; Tehrani Motor $11,790.00; Marvin Planning Con- Resource Hillyard, 4,149.45; Home- 100.00; 130,816.20 The Board recessed for lunch Services, $30.00; Heartland Paper Company, Services, $437.40; True sultants, Services, $1,350.00 town Lumber, 64.26; Island Sprin- 17889-17 ZNEZ from 12:28 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Company, Supplies, $84.86; Home- Value Hardware, Supplies, $4.98; TOTAL $14,637.00 The Board received comments town Lumber & Construction, US Cellular , Services, $68.29; Val- Claims were presented in the from the public during the allot- Supplies, $96.72; Jack's Uniforms entine Machine & Welding Works, amount of $407.39 and disallowed Wood Lake Village Board ted time. Carolyn Semin provided & Equipment, Supplies, $192.89; Services, $1,140.00; Valentine Office in the amount of $-. written comments. Johnson Law Office, Clerical Sal- Supply, Supplies, $35.64; City of A warrant was ordered drawn on meeting minutes Mark Stencel discussed the ary/Rent/Telephone/Equipment, Valentine, Services, $843.95 the 911 Emergency Services Fund The June 10, 2020 meeting was Central RC&D (dues), $50.00; Mid- current layout and names of roads $3,787.00; RaeMalea Kalenda, Ser- TOTAL $893.86 in the amount of $407.39 called to order by Ron Pinney at 8:00 land News (2 yr sub), $75.00. located in Sections 22 & 23, Town- vices, $510.00; KBR Rural Public Claims were presented in the 911 EMERGENCY SERVICES p.m. Grant Morland, Bryce Porter, Dee made a motion to pay the ship 32, Range 30, Cherry County, Power, Services, $112.04; MIPS Inc, amount of $2,852.83 and disallowed US Cellular, Services, $407.39 and Dee Hoefs answered roll call. bills, seconded by Bryce. Motion Nebraska. It was a consensus of Services, $1,724.37; Sally J Monroe, in the amount of -. TOTAL $407.39 The Open Meeting Act was recog- carried. the Board to name the road Cap- Services, $610.74; NACEB, Services, A warrant was ordered drawn The Board was provided the nized. The minutes of the previous OLD BUSINESS Rock Lane as it extends southwest $100.00; NACO, Dues/Fees/Train- on the Emergency Bridge Fund in May 2020 Clerk of the District meeting were read. Grant made a The new roof was discussed. beyond latitude 42.743137 longitude ing, $2,029.43; Nebraska Clerks the amount of $2,852.83 Court fee report, the Treasurer motion to accept as read, seconded NEW BUSINESS -100.806899. District Court Association, Dues/ Emergency Bridge Fund Balances for May 2020, the by Dee. Motion carried. The Trea- Water issues were discussed at At 2:00 p.m., as advertised, Fees/Training, $75.00; Nebraska Niobrara Valley Consultant, Operating Statement report of surer’s report was presented. Bryce great lengths as we gather more the Board recessed from regular Safety & Fire Equip Inc, Services, Services, $2,852.83 budget vs actual spending for May made a motion to accept, seconded information. session to convene as a Board of $310.00; NIRMA, Insurance Pre- TOTAL $2,852.83 2020, the Cherry County Hospital by Grant. Motion carried. The out- Bryce made a motion to sub- Equalization. mium, $81,713.00; Office Products, Claims were presented in the Balance Sheets for March 31, 2020 standing bills were read. scribe to the Midland News for two The Board returned to regular Supplies, $2,076.29; Police Officers amount of $3,269.36 and disallowed and April 30, 2020, and the Cherry KBR Rural Public Power Dis- years, seconded by Grant. Motion session at 2:25 PM. Association of NE, Dues/Fees/ in the amount of -. County Hospital Board of Trustees trict, $642.24; 941 Tax, $110.94; carried. We received two bids for meeting minutes from April 28, 2020 Valentine Midland News (minutes, the H tractor and accepted the for their review. ad), $46.78; Great Plains Communi- highest bid of $375.00. John Hoefs At 5:19 p.m., with no further cations (telephone-est.), $60.00; NK turned in his resignation as Water business to come before the Board, Waste (trash), $391.00; John Hoefs Superintendant effective 7-1-20. Your personal Chairman Storer declared the (wages, supplies, pstg), $368.19; Bryce made a motion to adjourn, meeting adjourned. Jackie Ferguson (wages), $392.48; seconded by Grant. Motion carried. financial goals These minutes are not the offi- American Ag Lab (water sample), Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Talia R Benson cial record and may be corrected. $25.13; Kara Buechle (contract Jackie Ferguson Financial Advisor deserve a personal A copy of the approved official labor, May, & supplies), $361.10; Village Clerk minutes is available to the public in Leyden and Associates Nebr. Dept. of Environment & En- 17881-17 ZNEZ approach. the Cherry County Clerk’s Office. ergy (loan), $2,687.27; Central Nebr. A private wealth advisory practice of 17885-17 ZNEZ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Eco. Devel District (dues), $94.50; N 158 North Main Street Valentine, NE 69201 Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 402.376.5131 Check out the news online [email protected] Member FINRA and SIPC. ameripriseadvisors.com/talia.benson © 2018 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. www.valentinenews.com Valentine Community Schools Valentine, NE, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Valentine Midland News 7 Board of Education Regular Valentine City Council meeting minutes May meeting minutes A regular meeting of the City 7:05 p.m. The public hearing cultural Lab, water testing fees; Labor ACH, state taxes, $3,500.45; The Valentine Community Approval of Extra Duty Assign- Council of the City of Valentine, for Cherokee Travel LLC liquor $86.50; Retirement Plans Division, NE Public Hlth Env Laboratory, Schools Board of Education met ments for the 2020-2021 school year Nebraska was held June 11, 2020 license was closed. pension, $13,834.59; Andy's Glass lab fee, $26.95; Nebraska Public for a regular May meeting at the as presented. This motion, made by at 7:00 p.m. in the City Library Councilmember Ward made Shop, 12x33x1/8 glass, $21.40; Ap- Power District, power purchased, Valentine High School, 431 N Green Shane Kime and seconded by Greg Meeting Room, the same notice of a motion, seconded by Kieborz, peara, rug services/hand towels, $40,336.35; Nebraska Child Sup- Street, Valentine, NE 69201 on Gass, Passed. meeting was given according to to approve the application for a $443.04; Asso for rural & small port ACH, child support, $471.70; Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 5:00 p.m. Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will law. All of the proceedings here- liquor license for Buck Sharp dba libraries, annual dues; $78.00; Nebraska Department of Revenue, 1. Roll Call Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, after shown were taken while the Sharp Liquors. Motion carried Axon Enterprises Inc, xppm bat- April sales tax pd May; $27,181.88; Meeting called to order at 5:00 Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, meeting was open to the public. A unanimously. tery, $79.50; Beel Construction Co, Nebraska Dept. of Aeronautics, p.m. by President Will Fischer, Kent Lopez: Yea public information council agenda Councilmember Wescott made a plexiglass, $35.00; Susan Neujahr NDB charges, $160.00; Nebraska noting that the meeting was prop- 5.8. Consider and approve meal packet was available at the public motion, seconded by Otradovsky, Beel, City Attorney Insurance Re- Technology & Telecom, telephone erly advertised according to policy, prices for the 2020-2021 school year information table. Notice of the to approve the application for a imb, $1,148.97; Blackhills Chemi- service, $943.89; Nebraskalink, with a notice of time and place Approval of the meal prices Open Meetings Act was provided liquor license for Cherokee Travel cal Co., Multi-fold towels; $117.10; internet, $30.00, NK Waste Inc, posted in three prominent places at for the 2020-2021 school year as as required by law. LLC dba Neon Bar & Grill. Motion Blue Cross Blue Shield, insur- waste billed/waste pkup/mowg, least 48 hours before the beginning presented with a $.05 increase on The Council and those in at- carried unanimously. ance, $35,361.52; Bomgaars Sup- $34,699.09, Northwest Community of the meeting. all meals. This motion, made by tendance recited the pledge of 7:10 p.m. Pursuant to notice in ply, supplies/small tools, $864.87; Action, internet service, $12.00; Present - Will Fischer, Kent Lo- Kris Larsen and seconded by Greg allegiance. the Valentine Midland News a pub- Border States Electric, inventory Office Products Center, copier pez, Kris Larsen, Greg Gass, Clin- Gass, Passed. Council President Kyle Argan- lic hearing held to consider amend- supplies, $1,190.99; Brown Trans- service contract, $77.09; Olsson, ton Assarsson and Shane Kime. Clinton Assarsson: Nay, Will bright opened the meeting with ing signs and billboard restrictions fer Co., Beer and liquor freight, proj020-1307 engineering serv, Clint, Kent and Will attended Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, the following Council members in the business district to remove $59.00; Cardinal Snacks Inc, con- $619.97; One Call Concepts Inc, board meeting in meeting room. Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, in attendance: Neil Wescott, Dave the requirement that signs be of a cessions, $230.00; CDS Inspections utility locates, $37.62; Overdrive Greg, Kris and Shane attended Kent Lopez: Yea Otradovsky, Kalli Kieborz, An- monument type was opened. & Beyond Inc, admin #15, $80.00; Inc, e-books & e-audio, $438.95; The board meeting via zoom. 5.9. Approve amendment to drew Ward. Also in attendance Patrick Moore with Goodlife Cherry County Clerk, plat sur- Parts Company, vehicle/equip re- There were also 4 guests pres- Shawna Houdek's contract begin- were City Manager, Shane Siewert, Architecture gave a presenta- vey filing, $16.00; Cherry County pair parts, $253.14; Pepsi Cola of ent in meeting room and 16 guests ning with the 2020-2021 school year City Attorney, Suzy Beel and City tion of schematic floor plan and Hospital, prisoner care, $1,525.00; Western Nebraska, consession present via zoom. to include 20 extra contract days Clerk, Deanna Schmit recorded design-intent narrative for City Cherry County Implement, Hus- supplies, $354.49; Donald L Petti- 2. Notice of Open Meetings Law Approval of amendment to the minutes. Hall renovation. tler mower blades, $35.97; City of grew, street supt agreement/bldg 3. Review of Agenda Shawna Houdek's contract begin- Councilmember Wescott made a 8:15 p.m. The public hearing Valentine-petty cash, postage/ prmt, $1,408.26; Pit Stall Inc, ve- 3.1. Publication of Notice ning with the 2020-2021 school motion to approve consent agenda concerning amendment to signs ice/orings, $58.60; City of Valen- hicle maintenance, $191.78; Qual- 3.2. Approval of Agenda year to include 20 extra contract items: #2a) Regular Library Board and billboard restrictions was tine-util billing, utilities, $9,615.35; ity Brands of North Platte, beer, Approval of the agenda as pre- days. This motion, made by Clinton meeting minutes of May 26, 2020 closed. Conoco, carwash/gas, $26.37; Core $1,008.05; RDG Planning & Design, sented. This motion, made by Kris Assarsson and seconded by Kent #2b) Airport Advisory Board Councilmember Otradovsky & Main LP, inventory supplies, housing update, $2,500.00; Reams, Larsen and seconded by Greg Gass, Lopez, Passed. meeting minutes of May 6, 2020 made a motion, seconded by $1,368.94; Credit Management cem-sprinkler valves, $628.96; Passed. Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will and June 1, 2020; #2c) Planning Kieborz, to suspend the three Services, reimb cr mgt fees, $20.00; Reimers Well Drilling, ball field Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Commission meeting minutes of reading rule on Ordinance No. D&W Machine/Welding, 8-5/8 hydrant, $184.51, Sandhill Oil Co, Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, June 1, 2020; #3a) Regular City 2020-2235M. Motion carried four thick manhole lids, $1,334.62; Da- gasoline/htg fuel, $1,949.60; Sand- Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, Kent Lopez: Yea Council Meeting minutes of May with one abstention. vis Equipment Co, Rainbird irri- hills Aero Service, fuel pumped/ Kent Lopez: Yea 5.10. Approve 1.0 fte teaching 14, 2020; #4) April, 2020 Financial Councilmember Otradovsky gation parts, $180.57; State of Ne- maint agreement, $1,600.66; Sand- 3.3. Notes Regarding Agenda contract with Solveig Perrett be- Reports; #5) May, 2020 Receipt made a motion, seconded by braska-DHHS, prisoner lab fees, hills Wireless LLC, wireless int, 4. Public Comment ginning with the 2020-2021 school Report; #6) May, 2020 Claims & Kieborz, to adopt Ordinance No. $200.00; Dutton Lainson, inven- 260.00; Security First Bank, series 5. Action Items year Payroll. Councilmember Kieborz 2020-2235M AMENDING SECTION tory supplies, $768.09; Edwards 2011 bond int, $30,710.00; Sirchie 5.1. Consent Agenda Approval of 1.0 fte teaching seconded the motion. Motion car- 11.4 TO DELETE THE REQUIRE- Environmental Corp., BYO Regen Finger Print Lab Inc., urine kits, Approval of consent agenda as contract with Solveig Perrett be- ried four to one. MENT THAT ALL FREESTAND- fog, $410.00; Elliott Equipment $15.90; Southern Glazers of NE, presented. This motion, made by ginning with the 2020-2021 school Councilmember Wescott made a ING SIGNS BE OF A MONUMENT Co., sewer jet psi handle, $110.93; beer and liquor, $931.56; Western Clinton Assarsson and seconded year. This motion, made by Shane motion, seconded by Arganbright, TYPE. Motion carried four with ETS Corporation, credit card user Oil II, LLC, gas, $15.26; Stadium by Kent Lopez, Passed. Kime and seconded by Greg Gass, to reappoint Neil Muirhead to the one abstention. fee, $388.19; R Kruger Extinguish- Sports/Outback Print, shirts Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will Passed. Planning Commission for a three Mike Burge gave a presenta- ers, ann maint/inspect fire ext, for grounds crew/embr, $418.15; Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will year term. Motion carried unani- tion of the results of the business $448.00; Central Valley Ag, diesel Stanley Petroleum Maintenance, Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, mously. owner survey to gauge interest in fuel/mojave, $533.45; Flower land, fueling terminal/sub pump repr, Kent Lopez: Yea Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, Councilmember Kieborz made micro grants and digital develop- oil for sanitizer, $10.69; Dearborn $18,221.50; Steele Feed Service, 5.1.1. Approval of Minutes from Kent Lopez: Yea a motion, seconded by Otradovsky ment grants. National Life Insurance, life in- grass seed- graves, $80.00; Taylor- Regular Board of Education Meet- Plans are that Mrs. Perrett will to adopt Resolution No. 0611201 No action taken on the request surance, $1,921.22; Galls, Inc., Ba- made Golf, hats pro shop, $723.29; ing April 8, 2020 5.1.2. Treasurer's be teaching grades 7-8 Science at approving the execution of the to use economic development ton/gloves, $218.90; Health Care Three River, internet/cable/ Report VMS. CARES Act Grant Agreement No. funds for the promotion of Valen- Logistics, gloves, $54.12; Heart- phone services, $278.83; True Val- Treasurer's Report 5.11. Approve 1.0 fte teaching 3-31-0084-012-2020. Motion carried tine to support businesses affected land Consumers Power Dist, ue Hardware, supplies, $389.54; 5.1.3. Approval of Regular contract with Julie Sherbeyn unanimously. by the pandemic. power purchased, $88,369.72; Hen- TSYS Merchant Solutions, credit Claims from the General Fund Approval of 1.0 fte teaching Councilmember Ward made a No action taken on Ordinance derson's IGA, supplies, $174.64; card user fee, $843.16; US Cellu- 5.1.4. Approval of Manual contract with Julie Sherbeyn be- motion, seconded by Kieborz, to 2020-2034M AMENDING CHAP- Hometown Lumber, bldg repair lar, cell phones, $939.37; USPS- Claims from the General Fund ginning with the 2020-2021 school adopt Resolution No. 0611202 ap- TER 96, SECTION 96.01 OF THE supplies/shop vac, $1,176.77; Hasler, postage machine postage, 5.1.5. Approval of Manual year. This motion, made by Kris proving the execution of the FAA MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY Housing Grant Recipient, HR $1,000.00; Valentine Chamber of Claims from the Activity Fund Larsen and seconded by Clinton Grant Agreement for Project No. OF VALENTINE, NEBRASKA, 14-9/Baragar const, $800.00; Lin- Commerce, refund pavilion rent- 5.2. Reports Assarsson, Passed. 3-31-0084-011-2020. Motion carried ORDINANCE NO. 2016-2200M, da Huddle, refund pavilion rent, evnt canc, $70.00; Valentine Wind 5.2.1. Special Education Coordi- Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will unanimously. BY AMENDING CHAPTER 96 $55.00; Hydraulic Equipment Ser- LLC, wind power purchased, nator's Report Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, 7:05 p.m. Pursuant to notice AIRPORT SECTION 96.01 TO vice, digger truck pole claw hoses, $26,657.84 ; Van Diest Supply Co, 5.2.2. Activity Director's Re- Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, in the Valentine Midland News PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION $380.65; IBEW Local 1597, union Anvil 2+2 mosq spray, $2,287.50; port Kent Lopez: Yea and pursuant to Section 53 134 of FOR AERIAL APPLICATORS dues, $376.96; Ingram Library Vanwall Equipment, parts for 5.2.3. Counselors Reports Ms. Sherbeyn will be teaching Nebraska State Statutes a public FROM THE PROHIBITION OF Services, books/Marc records, progator/sprayer, $143.06; Verizon 5.2.4. Principals Reports Science related coursework at hearing held for the purpose of THE STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS $322.59; Internal Revenue Service, Wireless, cell phone, $8.06; Ver- 5.2.5. Superintendent's report VHS. hearing recommendations of ap- MATERIAL AT THE AIRPORT. FED/FICA tax, $24,075.59; Stuart meer High Plains, Vermeer vac 5.3. Presentation by Mary El- 5.12. Consider updated Chrome- proval or disapproval to an ap- No action taken on the amend- C Irby, inventory supplies, $541.43; machine t-handle, $166.40; Card- len Osnes regarding the preschool book lease for high school begin- plication for a Class “D” Liquor ment to Aerial Operator’s Agree- Janine's Flower Exchange, flower member services, light bulbs/ partnership ning with the 2020-2021 school year License for Buck Sharp dba Sharp ment. decorations, $62.98; KBR Rural books/shwr rep, $729.40; US De- st 5.4. Update on items relating to Approval of lease for replace- Liquors at 109 E 1 Street, Valen- There being no further busi- Public Power, utilities at landfill, partment of Energy, power pur- the COVID-19 pandemic ment of the Chromebooks from CDI tine, Nebraska 69201 was opened. ness before the council, Council $89.06; Klawn, fertilizer on WWTP, chased, $4,374.26; Ward Plumbing 5.5. Consider potential offer on as presented. This motion, made by 7:05 p.m. The public hearing Chairperson Arganbright declared $75.00; League Assoc of Risk Man- & Heating, 1 1/4 male adapter, the Wood Lake building Kent Lopez and seconded by Kris for Buck Sharp liquor license was the meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m. agement, WC audit premium, $17.89; Wickett Construction, back Approval of offer given on Wood Larsen, Passed. closed. A complete version of the min- $1,295.55; Lawson Products Shop step repair, $3,849.00; Wright Ex- Lake building with understanding Greg Gass: Nay, Shane Kime: 7:05 p.m. Pursuant to notice utes may be viewed at the office of Supplies, $149.35; Macqueen press FSC, gas, $1,461.14; Yamaha to buyer that local residents are Nay, Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will in the Valentine Midland News the City Clerk, 323 N Main Street, Equipment, weldt-fiber guard, Motor Finance Corp, golf cart able to communicate about ob- Fischer: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, and pursuant to Section 53 134 of Valentine, Nebraska during nor- $1,443.13; Mailfinance, postage lease, $3,509.00 taining memorabilia items within Kent Lopez: Yea Nebraska State Statutes a public mal business hours. machine LSE 7/4-10/3, $405.90; Accounts Payable Total $403,047.59 building. This motion, made by Two proposals for replacement hearing held for the purpose of Deanna Schmit Mathis Equipment, mower re- Invoices: Paid $143,107.85 Kris Larsen and seconded by Kent of the Chromebooks at the high hearing recommendations of ap- City Clerk pair, $1,290.30; Michael Todd & Invoices: Scheduled $279,028.44 Lopez, Passed. school were reviewed. proval or disapproval to an ap- Adamsons Distributing, beer, Co., traffic paint-white, $1,424.26; Payroll Total $76,522.04 Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will 6. Board Members/Committees plication for a Class “C” Liquor $1,255.90; Aflac, insurance premi- Valentine Midland News, publica- Total $498,658.33 Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Report License for Cherokee Travel LLC ums, $1,138.64; All Star Pro Golf, tions, $448.98; Midwest Fertilizer, 17880-17 ZNEZ Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, 5.13. Discussion and approval dba Neon Bar & Grill at 618 W Hwy grips, $1,077.40; Allen Monument Balan-for sandburs, $495.00; Mid- Kent Lopez: Yea of Non-certified wage package for 20, Valentine, Nebraska 69201 was Co, set/engrave 32 division mark- west Laboratories, 2nd quarter 5.6. Approve contract with ESU 2020-2021 opened. ers, $5,200.00; American Agri- influent test, $420.50; NE Dept of #17 for the 2020-2021 school year Approval of Non-certified wage for special education and related package for 2020-2021 school year Notice of sale services as presented. This motion, made by Notice of intent to approve an application Approval of contract with ESU Kent Lopez and seconded by Greg By virtue of an Order of Sale is- #17 for the 2020-2021 school year Gass, Passed. for a construction and operating permit sued by the District Court of Cherry for special education and related Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will County, Nebraska, in an action services. This motion, made by Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy wherein Heartland Investors is the Kent Lopez and seconded by Kris Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, Plaintiff and Douglas Hendrix and Larsen, Passed. Kent Lopez: Yea Water Permits Division Amy Hendrix, John and Mary Doe Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will 6. Board Members/Committees Lincoln, Nebraska and any other persons or entities Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Report claiming any right to the real estate Pursuant to the Neb. Rev. Stat. Cherry County, Nebraska. The and respond to any comments. described herein, are the Defen- Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, 7. Adjourn 54-2425 (4) as amended, the Ne- application proposes the construc- The application and other pub- Kent Lopez: Yea Board President Will Fischer ad- dants in the entitled cause, fore- braska Department of Environ- tion of two buildings with under- lic information is available for closing liens for real estate taxes, I 5.7. Consider Extra Duty Assign- journed board meeting at 7:28 p.m. ment and Energy (Department) floor deep pit and three buildings review and copying between 8:00 ments for the 2020-2021 school year 17888-17 ZNEZ will at 1:00 o'clock p.m. on the 8th is issuing notice to provide an op- with underfloor shallow pits with a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT), weekdays day of July, 2020 at the front door of portunity for any interested person pull plugs. at the Department's Office, Suite the Cherry County Justice Center to submit written comments on the The application proposes a new 400, The Atrium, 1200 N Street, in Valentine, NE sell at public auc- Meeting Notices proposed decision for the following one-time maximum capacity of Lincoln, Nebraska, telephone (402) tion to the highest bidder for cash, animal feeding operation. 16,840 head of swine each weighing 471-2186. Individuals requiring the following described property to This public comment period will greater than or equal to fifty-five special accommodations or alter- wit: Lot 3, Block 3, Keeler's Place, an Valentine City Council Cherry County Board be from June 17, 2020 through July pounds and 2,000 head of swine nate formats of materials should Addition to the City of Merriman, Notice is hereby given that the of Equalization 20, 2020. Comments made should each weighing less than fifty-five notify the Department by calling Cherry County, NE also referred to pertain to issues for which the pounds. (402) 471-2186. TDD users should as 102 S. Smith Street, Merriman, regular meeting of the Council of There will be a meeting of the Department has authority under The Department has reviewed call (800) 833-7352 and ask the relay NE to satisfy the liens and encum- the City of Valentine, Nebraska Cherry County Board of Com- the Livestock Waste Management the application to ensure compli- operator to call the Department at brances thereon, costs of suit and will be held on the second Thurs- missioners who will convene as . Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. Section 54-2416 ance with the Livestock Waste (402) 471-2186. Please include the accruing costs, all as set forth in day of every month at 7:00 p.m in a Board of Equalization on June through 54-2435). Management Act and Title 130 above name and legal description the foreclosure decree. The sale will the Meeting Room of the Valentine 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. CST in the Leonard Danielski – Livestock Waste Control Regula- of the animal feeding operation. remain open one hour. Public Library, 324 North Main Sheriff’s Conference Room of the Valentine Feeders tions. Currently, the Department All comments should be sent Given under my hand this 2nd Street, Valentine, Nebraska. The Cherry County Courthouse. Items German Settlement Rd intends to approve the application to: Agriculture Section, Nebraska day of June, 2020. meeting will be open to the at- discussed will be the review and Crookston, NE 69212 for a Construction and Operating Department of Environment and Rusty Osburn tendance of the public. An agenda approval of Motor Vehicle Tax The operation’s proposed live- Permit. Upon completion of review Energy, PO Box 98922, Lincoln, Cherry County Sheriff for the meeting, kept continuously Exemptions as presented by the stock waste control facility (LWCF) of any written comments received, Nebraska 68509-8922. 17876-10, 17, 24, 1 ZNEZ current, is available for public in- County Treasurer, Property Valu- spection in the City Clerk’s office at will be located in the SE 1/4, Sec- the Department will make a final 17879-17 ZNEZ ation Protest Hearings, discussion tion 33, Township 34N, Range 30W, decision on the permit application 323 North Main Street, Valentine, and action regarding Property Nebraska. Valuation Protests, and to consider Deanna Schmit, City Clerk any other property valuation issues 17863-3, 10, 17, 24 ZNEZ that may come before the Board. 17886-17 ZNEZ Cherry County Board Valentine Public Sunday, of Commissioners Cherry County Board Library The Cherry County Board of of Corrections Notice is hereby given that the June 21 Commissioners will meet the sec- The Cherry County Board of Cor- regular meeting of the Board of ond and last Tuesday of each month rections will meet the last Tuesday Trustees of the Valentine Public •New men’s K. Bell socks at 10:00 a.m. in the Cherry County of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Library will be held on Monday, Courthouse, in the Sheriff’s Con- Cherry County Courthouse, in the June 22, 2020 as planned at 4:30 p.m. ference Room. A current agenda Sheriff’s Conference Room. A cur- in the Library meeting room for the •Men’s boxers will be on file in the office of the rent agenda will be on file in the purpose of conducting any business County Clerk. office of the County Clerk. which may properly come before •Brumate beverage holders Additional Meeting information Additional Meeting information them. A current agenda will be on is available at: https://co.cherry. is available at: https://co.cherry. file at the public library. •BALLWASH men’s body care ne.us/ ne.us/ Valentine Public Library 17864-3, 10, 17, 24 ZNEZ 17865-3, 10, 17, 24 ZNEZ Board of Trustees Anne Quigley, Director Nails by Becky 17892-17 ZNEZ 218 N. Main Valentine, NE 402-376-3339 402-376-5057 8 Valentine Midland News Valentine, NE, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Notice Village of Crookston meeting minutes In the County Court of Cherry County, Nebraska The Village of Crookston held a claims totaling $3,832.82. Shirley Phyllis made a motion not to in- Notice Notice regular monthly meeting on June made a motion to approve the crease restricted funds for the next In the County Court of Cherry In the County Court of Cherry Estate of Dean Colburn, Deceased Estate No. PR 20-20 9, 2020. report and pay claims. Richard calendar year. Shirley seconded. County, Nebraska County, Nebraska Chairman Bob Janssen called seconded. Motion carried. Linda Motion carried. The Resolution Estate of Reece Malles, Deceased Estate of Leslie Malles, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on June 12, 2020, in the County Court the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. abstained. signed is #20-0609. Estate No. PR 20-19 Estate No. PR 20-18 Other trustees present were Rich- Motion to approve payroll made Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Notice is hereby given that on Notice is hereby given that on of Cherry County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written state- ard and Linda Quick, Phyllis Dan- by Linda seconded by Shirley. Shirley Schuman June 11, 2020, in the County Court June 11, 2020, in the County Court iels and Shirley Schuman. No visi- Motion carried. Phyllis and Bob Crookston Village Clerk of Cherry County, Nebraska, the of Cherry County, Nebraska, the ment of informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Delores tors. Those present acknowledged abstained. Claims: KBR RPPD St.Lgts Registrar issued a written state- Registrar issued a written state- the Open Meeting Act. Unfinished Business 357.27; KBR RPPD office, gen ur- ment of informal Probate of the Will ment of Informal Probate of the Colburn, whose address is 39426 Beaver Lake Loop Road, Valentine, Phyllis, Linda and Bob have Regarding Village cleanup, Rich- ban, well pun 241.45; L. Quick mow- of said Decedent and that Douglas Will of said Decedent and that interest in and receive reimburse- ard made a motion to contact an ing 350.00; NE Pub. Health Env. Lab F. Dean was informally appointed Douglas F. Dean was informally NE 69201 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Repre- ment for services rendered. attorney to write up legal informa- water tests 1,167; used dumpster by the Registrar as Personal Repre- appointed by the Registrar as Per- Correspondence tion concerning what action the 738.50; S. Kennedy monitor dump- sentative of the Estate. sonal Representative of the Estate. sentative of the Estate. Creditors of this Estate must file L & B Johnson regarding upcom- Village can take. Phyllis seconded. sters 84; Postmaster water samples Creditors of this Estate must file Creditors of this Estate must file ing dates Motion carried. 53.04; Union Bank & Trust loan their claims with this Court on or their claims with this Court on or their claims with this Court on or before August 17, 2020 or be forever RC&D letter regarding upcoming The new dumpster has been pmt 262.35; Midland News pub. before August 17, 2020 or be forever before August 17, 2020 or be forever dues for the year received. min. 21.60 barred. barred. barred. Kay E. Morrison Minutes were read by members New Business Payroll: P. Daniels treas. Bkkp Kay E. Morrison Kay E. Morrison before the meeting. Vote to ap- Members discussed the need to 300; R. Janssen services & postage Clerk of the County Court Clerk of the County Court Clerk Magistrate of the County Court prove minutes as corrected made raise water and trash rates, due to 208.70; T. Hill mowing 49. County Court of Cherry County County Court of Cherry County by Linda, seconded by Richard. added expenses for the water tower 17891-17 ZNEZ 365 N. Main, Ste. 12 365 N. Main, Ste. 12 365 N. Main, Ste. 12 Valentine, NE 69201 Motion carried. and new dumpster. The amount Valentine, NE 69201 Valentine, NE 69201 Treasurer’s report showed will be decided at the July meeting. Katie Samples Dean, NSBA #25743 Katie Samples Dean, NSBA Andrew C. Johnson #22158 Samples Dean Law, LLC #25743 Johnson Law Office 1013 Main Street Samples Dean Law, LLC 129 East Third PO Box 577 1013 Main Street Box 766 USDA agencies join forces to protect Bridgeport, NE 69336 PO Box 577 Valentine, NE 69201 970-590-1418 Bridgeport, NE 69336 (402) 376-1860 [email protected] 970-590-1418 17882-17, 24, 1 ZNEZ Nebraska forests and grasslands 17883-17, 24, 1 ZNEZ [email protected] Landowners interested in receiving funding to improve and protect 17884-17, 24, 1 ZNEZ their forestland and grassland have until July 10 to apply Cherry County Court News CHADRON, June 11, 2020 – The The first Landscape Restoration dar on approximately 40,000 acres Benjamin R. Helwig, Valen- Robert D. Fletcher, Casper, gently, 12 mo. probation, $50 costs U.S. Department of Agriculture Partnership project was in 2017 over the last three years. This has tine. Criminal trespass-2nd de- WY. Violate stop of yield sign, $75 - Officer Miller. (USDA) announced an opportunity and achieved results on a large helped improve the grassland eco- gree, $200 fine $50 costs - Deputy fine, $49 costs - Officer Phipps. Dennis C. Durheim, Ellendale, to further improve the health and acreage, according to Robin Foulk, system,” Foulk said. Osburn. Cindy A. Lincoln, Ganado, AZ. ND. Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 resiliency of ecosystems where district conservationist for NRCS Additional partners in this effort Brad E. Snodgrass, Weather- Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 costs - costs - Officer McCormick. public forests and grasslands con- in Chadron. include: Private landowners, Ne- ford, TX. Violate permit rules/ Officer Ormesher. Frank A. Medicine, Jr., Wound- nect to privately-owned lands. “This restoration partnership braska Forest Service, Nebraska regs, $25 fine, $50 costs - Trooper Jody W. Jasa, Valentine. Do- ed Knee, SD. Possess or use drug Craig Derickson, state conserva- is a continuation of the highly Game and Parks Commission, Schmitt. mestic assault-3rd degree, 7 days paraphernalia, $100 fine; possess tionist for NRCS in Nebraska an- successful 2017 project that has Upper Niobrara White Natural Re- Payten L. Bottorf, Kearney. jail, $50 costs - Officer McCor- marijuana 1 oz or less, $300 fine, nounced that Nebraska landown- gained a tremendous amount of sources District, Middle Niobrara Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 costs - mick. $50 costs - Officer Ormesher. ers have until July 10, 2020, to apply momentum with our partners and Natural Resources District, Upper Trooper Schmitt. Chastidy Gaffney, Valentine. Eleazar D. Garcia Gomez, for funding through the Nebraska support from our communities. Loup Natural Resources District, Sylvan T. Labuff, Chadron. No license on person, $25 fine, $49 Grand Island. Speeding 16-20, $125 Northwest Landscape Restoration Local landowners are requesting Nebraska Conservation Round- Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 costs - costs - Officer McCormick. fine, $49 costs - Trooper Schmitt. partnership. funding support from the NRCS table, National Wild Turkey Fed- Through this partnership, US- to conduct more work to manage eration, Nebraska Legacy Project, Trooper Cramer. Amanda Kammerer, Pied- Amanda R. Orozco Andrade, DA’s Natural Resources Conser- vegetation to improve both forest Nation Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Ashley B. Garris, Beggs, OK. mont, SD. Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, Grand Island. Speeding 11-15, $75 vation Service (NRCS) and the and grassland,” Foulk said. Rainwater Basin Joint Venture, Speeding 6-10, $25 fine, $49 costs - $49 costs - Deputy Dailey. fine, $49 costs - Trooper Schmitt. U.S. Forest Service will provide Several conservation opportu- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Trooper Hand. Ernest C. Bennett, Merriman. Kane G. Hill, Mack, CO. Speed- landowners technical and financial nities are available. This funding - Pine and Ridge Project Advisory Trenton Rolstad, Alliance. As- Violate deer regs, $100 fine, $500 ing 16-20, $125 fine, $49 costs - assistance to manage their forest- can be used to help landowners Committees. sault-3rd degree, $200 fine; crimi- liquidated damages, $50 costs - Trooper Schmitt. land and grassland in northwest conduct brush management to Landowners interested in apply- nal mischief, $50 fine; disturbing Conservation Officer Miller. Ryan J. Szakacs, Merriman. Nebraska. Areas eligible for this control eastern red cedar trees on ing for this funding should contact the peace, $50 fine, $50 costs - India J. Rittgarn, Gordon. Obtain sm gm/paddlefish/deer, funding lie within the Upper Nio- rangeland, replant trees in areas one of the following Natural Re- Trooper Phipps. Speeding 16-20, $125 fine, $49 costs $150 fine, $50 costs - Conservation brara White, Middle Niobrara and impacted by wildfire in the Pine sources Conservation Service field Macy Homan, Valentine. No - Trooper Hand. Officer Miller. Upper Loup Natural Resources Ridge, improve wildlife habitat, offices located in sign up area: valid registration, $25 fine, $49 Eric R. Moreno-Acevedo, Cal- Sandra J. Ansley, Seneca. No Districts (see map). forest stand improvement, and Valentine (402) 376-1712 ext. 3 costs - Officer Phipps. houn, GA. Speeding 6-10, $25 fine, operator’s license, $75 fine, $49 Derickson said, “The goal of this more. Thedford (308) 645-2621 ext. 3 Jeffrey S. Woodcock, Wahoo. $49 costs - Trooper Schmitt. costs - Trooper Schuyler. partnership effort is to provide “This Landscape Restoration Chadron (308) 432-4616 ext. 3 Issue bad check, $100 fine, $827 Amos Prue, Rosebud, SD. Kristi A. Nelson, Aurora, CO. private landowners the resources Partnership project been a real Due to the current public health restitution, $50 costs. Speeding 6-10, $25 fine, $49 costs - Speeding 21-35, $200 fine, $49 costs to improve and protect their for- success. In the Sandhills, the USDA crisis, NRCS employees are avail- Walker J. Barnes, Battle Creek. Trooper Schmitt. - Trooper Schuyler. estland and grassland by installing Forest Service and the NRCS suc- able via phone appointment only Hunt/fish/trap without permis- Christopher S. Warta, Miller. Christie D. Haymore. Moor- conservation practices.” cessfully reduced Eastern red ce- at this time. sion, $200 fine, $2,000 liquidated No valid registration, $25 fine, $49 head, MN. Fail to use child pas- damages, $50 costs - Conservation costs - Deputy Lopez. senger restraints, $25 fine; no op- Officer Miller. Madonna R. Fool Bull-Knife, erator’s license, $75 fine, $49 costs Could this be grief? Loss, disappointment, Colt M. McCann, Valentine. St. Francis, SD. Drive under sus- - Trooper Jones. Violate stop or yield sign, $75 fine, pension, $100 fine, $50 costs - Dep- Lucinda A. Bower, Ainsworth. and cancellations $49 costs - Deputy Lopez. uty Kreycik. No valid registration, $25 fine, $49 Blake Beebout, Valentine. Vio- Jason W. Volkert, Pierson, IA. costs - Deputy Lopez. Dr. Holly Hatton-Bowers and ings of grief will lead to physical nod, gentle pat on the shoulder, or late stop or yield sign, $75 fine, $49 Speeding 1-5, $10 fine, $49 costs - Stewart L. Magnuson, Arling- Dr. Amy Napoli symptoms, such as headaches or saying “I appreciate you sharing costs - Officer Miller. Trooper Hand. ton, VA. Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, UNL College of Education and stomach aches. this with me or I am here to listen James T. Welch, Gresham. Lelsie R. Harvey, Thedford. $49 costs - Deputy Wickman. Human Sciences Grief can be overwhelming, con- to you, is there anything else?” are Commit child abuse negligently, Speeding 16-20, $125 fine, $49 costs Donald W. Wynos, St. Francis, For Nebraska Extension fusing, and particularly challeng- ways to show active listening. 12 mo. probation, $50 costs - Offi- - Trooper Hand. SD. No operator’s license, $75 fine, Many of us have experienced ing during a pandemic. Further- Help youth understand that we cer Miller. Hollie L. Davis, Ponca City, $49 costs - Officer Phipps. major changes in our daily rou- more, grief is cyclical in nature. all have times when we experience Yota M. Bull Eagle, Parmelee, OK. Speeding 6-10, $25 fine, $49 tines and activities – loss of social Unfortunately, it is not something grief. You can say, “I understand SD. Theft-shoplifting, $250 fine, costs - Trooper Sauser. connections, normalcy of routine, you experience once and then it this is difficult. You seem disap- $10 restitution, $50 costs - Officer Addessa R. Blue Thunder, and a sense that life is forever is over. pointed. It is really hard to miss out Hoefs. York. Commit child abuse negli- changed. Youth have experienced Caring adults can help young on this. Do you want to talk about these changes and losses too: people experiencing grief in sev- it?” When you see youth are upset, abrupt school closures, not being eral ways. Support them by helping it is best to first acknowledge these able to participate in ceremonies them identify their experience as feelings and offer some under- ELLIOTT REAL ESTATE and cancellations of summer camp grief. Learning about grief can help standing. 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Hall St.: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, upgrades include siding, win- tion to a major loss of someone or supportive adult can help young assuring them that “it will be ok” dows, doors, walk-in shower, forced air furnace, sewer & water lines, something. It is common for young people. or “it is fine.” These types of state- people to feel grief during this time Here are some ways adults can ments can feel dismissive. Create appliances included, 24x42 detached garage insulated & heated. of great uncertainty. support youth: a safe space for youth where they $95,000. For some, this will be their Be available, present, and pa- can be heard. • Vacant commercial lot on south Main St in Valentine. Level, grav- first major encounter with grief; tient to talk about grief. Youth may Acknowledge that everyone eled lot 75’x150’ situated between the Cherry County Tourism office therefore, it can be helpful to un- not be ready to talk about their responds to grief in different ways. and the Cherry County Historical Society Museum. This property at derstand the experience of grief: grief, loss, and disappointments Some youth may be angry, some the emotions, behaviors, and/or right away. Be available and pa- will be stubborn, sad, or silent. the junction of Highway 20 and Highway 83 affords one of the best reactions. Grief is universal and tient when they are ready to talk. These are all common ways of re- commercial locations on Main Street Valentine. Priced at $110,000. also personal. It may take time to go through the sponding. Let youth express these Have potential buyers for all classes of real estate. Grief is normal and can be process of grief. strong feelings in safe ways. Contact Tom to discuss listing your property for sale. shown in different ways. 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Photo by Laura Vroman City Council goes over Pictured are from L to R: Glen and Laurie Frailey of South Sioux City, and Vicky and Raleigh Croghan of Tombstone, AZ. Glen and Raleigh met for the first time in person in Valentine, the Heart City. architecture proposals Adopted child meets half sibling for by Laura Vroman ing it more cohesive. They also assistance. The Valentine City Council met discussed a unique lighting method There was considerable discus- the first time in Valentine for their regular meeting at the City for the north wall that would fur- sion on how to benefit the most. Continued from Page 1 Library Meeting Room. The meet- ther incorporate the theme of the Some of the discussion centered Sellers, Julie Roberts, and Norma 1940, and that she had a great sense their first meeting EVER, Wednes- ing was called to order at 7:00 p.m. monuments. on specialized Chamber Bucks, gift Roberts. Julie and Norma married of humor and loved colorful jokes. day, June 10, 2020, at Valentine’s with the following in attendance, Signage cards, something that will go into brothers. As had been her MO since a youth, Comfort Inn, “I sent the letter at City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City The Council adopted Ordinance circulation and maximize spending Incidentally, the Frailey family she could hold a secret. One that 29. I was 55 when I first found out Manager Shane Siewert, City At- 2020-2235M which deletes the re- with local businesses. is related to Valentine residents, didn’t get by Laurie, who is a nurse, about you. It’s been five years. torney Suzy Beel, Council members quirement that all freestanding Arganbright said that Broken Darryl and Iris Smith who own 4 was that she had COPD, although We’ve Skyped each other and have Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, signs be of a monument type in a Bow did something similar with Seasons Furniture. that wasn’t something that was had conversations. I’m not here to Neil Wescott, Dave Dent, and An- four to one abstain vote. foundation help, and the funds He was invited him to write a let- shared with the family. force anyone. But when we both drew Ward. Business Owner survey tripled. ter to his new found siblings. “We’ll “The last week she was alive; met and talked...” Liquor licenses Mike Burge contacted 200 busi- Dent said that at the last meet- see if they’re comfortable - and three days before she passed the They share several similarities The Council unanimously ap- nesses with a letter and survey ing that this wasn’t a drop in the don’t get your hopes up.” Raleigh “family” was going out to dinner. including a soft heart, being sen- proved the liquor licenses for Buck from the Economic Development bucket, and there may be another said the truth was they may not She’d divorced her first husband, timental, generous, and a shared Sharp dba Sharp Liquors; Cherokee Board. Out of 27 returned surveys, $25,000 for a Chamber Bucks match. want to have a damn thing to do and for the sake of the kids, they passion for music. Travel LLC dba Neon Bar and Grill. only 16 were interested in a $1,000 Arganbright instructed Burge with me. put their differences aside and they, It was at this reunion that they Board appointments grant from Economic Development. to come back next month with “Pretty soon I got a letter back along with their new spouses would were both able to bring together The Council unanimously ap- Six said no for various reasons, a proposal. The council was in from Glen, he was the first one I got come together with their children their love of music. Raleigh has proved Neal Muirhead to the Plan- and five said it wasn’t applicable to agreement in fulfilling the grants a letter from,” Raleigh said. for dinners and holidays,” Laurie played with musicians, and at ning Commission for a three year them. He also said the survey asked received. Laurie Frailey, Glen’s wife, said said. “We knew she was running prominent venues including the term. what amount would be beneficial. Valentine support you hear about scams all the time. out of time.” half time show for the Seahawks, The Council also suggested that Burge said suggestions from $2,000 Burge said that businesses have They were hesitant at first. But a Laurie explained the reason for September 1993, and currently at vacancies on the various boards be - $6,000 range would help out their said that the ED board should be do- copy of Barbara’s letter to Raleigh, the family get together’s was due Big Nose Kate’s Saloon in Tomb- included in the newspaper and on businesses. ing more to bring people to Valen- which had been notarized, was to her abandonment issues. “She stone, AZ, where he and Vicky live. the radio so those who are inter- There were only 10 who said tine with the hope that they would proof of who he said he was. “I said and her husband weren’t close But what was special was the ested may be included. they’d need help with digital media, consider living here and working he’s for real,” Glen recalled. Some- and she found out some things and togetherness they shared at the Miller Field websites, or social media. remotely due to COVID-19. But that thing he always teased his mother was ready to leave this world. She Valentine Comfort Inn where The Council unanimously ap- Ward said to Burge that he in- would take some advertising and about was an older brother - as if he was unhappy in her marriage, and they met, made music, brand new proved Resolution No. 0611202 ap- structed him to ask all the busi- a social media presence. He spoke had some deep, mysterious internal didn’t do anything the doctors told memories, and celebrated Vicky’s proving the execution of the FAA nesses. “What you’re doing isn’t with the Visitor Promotion Board knowledge. “I remember sitting her to do. Looking back on conver- birthday, June 11. Grant Agreement for Project No. feasible. I said to go talk to...do you and thought doubling up advertis- across the table and telling my sations with her, I think she was Comfort Inn General Manager 3-31-0084-011-2020 which is the de- value your businesses? You got 10 ing in Lincoln, Omaha, and Kansas, mother that I wish I had an older ready.” Danielle Scheidt said, “They had sign phase of Miller Field’s runway. percent return and it’s wasting and hire someone from Mullen who brother. She’d just stare. I can still Glen pestered his father about a great time, and they loved it and City Hall renovation money and time. Something isn’t does social marketing to help and see her looking across the table.” “Pete” the supposed father to Ra- that’s all that matters. There were Patrick Moore with Goodlife Ar- right. You have to go talk to them. say, “We’re open for business.” Glen and Laurie, of South Sioux leigh, and was met with a negative tears when they got here, and tears chitecture presented three different You’re not doing your job.” Discussion also centered on sto- City, said that Barbara’s birthday - no guy named Pete. when they left...they were over the floor plans to the Council to peruse. Burge replied that it wasn’t fea- ries that could be shared with news was Groundhog Day, February 2, Raleigh shared with Glen, at moon and tickled.” After much discussion on the pros sible to talk to 200 businesses in a publications about how awesome and cons of the various designs, it month’s time. it is to live, recreate, and enjoy the was decided that an amalgamation Kieborz said, “I don’t feel the good life here. of plan A1 and C1 be moved around entire burden lays on him, some is Burge was instructed to come to better suit the needs of the City on the business owner.” back with a plan next month. Hall employees and the addition of Ward replied, “It’s about a form Airport a Council meeting room. letter and it’s pretty boring.” He There was a lengthy discussion Call 24 hours There was discussion about the added that he operates at three ad- on the aerial applicators, aviation driveway on the north side that dresses and hasn’t gotten one. fuel location, and chemicals. a day, seven may be incorporated further into Arganbright said, “The urgency Because no one was there from the changes that will take place in has worn off.” the Airport Board, there was no days a week front of the Justice Center when Meanwhile the council has al- action taken on this item. the new monuments arrive, mak- ready approved the help of $25,000 The meeting was adjourned at and the four applicants will receive 9:19 p.m. 1-800-ACS-2345 • www.cancer.org

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To be Mya Shelbourn, *Ian Slama, *Sean brey Benson, Louden Grooms, nin, Roman Dillon, Kylee Hoefs, Gudgel, Jiles Hanshew, *Allison eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and Springer, *Kaylee Wenig, *Nicole Brooklyn Johnson, Kate Johnson, Brooklyn Johnson, Kate Johnson, Hitchcock, *Aluxyn Hollenbeck, earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester. Full- Williams Landen Mooney, Grace Murphy, Sari LaDeaux, Landen Mooney, *Macy Homan, *Aleah Jacobs, Haley O’Keefe, Maeli Patterson, Grace Murphy, Haley O’Keefe, time on-campus and FHSU Virtual College students are eligible. Freshmen: *Ashlee Bacon, *Me- *Jon Keller, *Brayden Kieborz, Colton Pilakowski, Evelyn Rolfe, Maeli Patterson, Colton Pilakows- Area students include: Jaylynn Ravencroft, Nenzel, a senior kallyn Bancroft, *Taylor Batter- *Keifer Klabenes, *Chelsea Lamb, Rylee Ward ki, Madison Pitts, Sutton Schrunk, majoring in agriculture (Agriculture Education). shaw, *Hanna Bitner, Cael Colvin, *Morgan McGinley, *KayLynn Mason Schubauer, Khaylia Short *Jaycie Cox, *Lainey Egelhoff, 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Miller, *Dillion Muirhead, Chase Bull, Rylee Ward, Reeves Witte UNO announces Dean’s List Olson, Justice Osborne, *Kath- *McKenna Elliott, JD Holmes, Brayden Battershaw, Autumn The 4,200+ students who qualified for the Dean’s List earned a erine Petersen, *Ramsey Raven- *Bryan Keller, Austyn Kieborz, Brackeen, Clayton Elliott, Jadis 7th Grade High Honor Roll: GPA of 3.5 or better for courses taken at UNO during the Spring 2020 scroft, *Skyler Reagle, *Riawna *Connor Kreutner, *Jack Lan- Feather Earring, John Fulton, Brayden Battershaw, Courtney John Gibson, Jocelyn Jordan, Billings, Neeley Cronin, Clayton semester, provided 12 or more quality hours were completed. Reimers, *Kylee Simon, *Torrie caster, *Michaela Langenbach, Tinant, *Shane Urbin, *Kaylee *Ashton Lurz, *Lee Major, *Grace Emma Kreutner, Doc Lancaster, Elliott, Harvey Fast Horse, Sa- Area students include: Annie Brickner and Kierra Gracey, Valentine; Vavra, Grace Woodraska Maunu, Logan Mayhew, *Casey Titus Maunu, Kimber McGinley, vannah Fullerton, John Fulton, Justin Lurz, Crookston and Colt Goodwin, Kilgore. Miller, *Malika Monroe, *Logan Cinch Miller, Quinton Nelson, John Gibson, Cooper Jordan, Joc- Juniors: *Sadie Cadwallader, Muirhead, *Nathan Perrett, *Jack- Cadence Swanson, Taryn Tinant, elyn Jordan, Emma Kreutner, Doc Paige Dunkel, *Timothy Egelhoff, Wayne State College spring Dean’s List son Ravenscroft, *Taycee Reimers, Marybelle Ward, Devlin Welch, Lancaster, Titus Maunu, Kimber *Hanna Fischer, *Haley Hesse, Wayne State College included more than 1,200 students on the dean’s *Sheldyn Rodgers, *Kennadi Ross, Talia Wenig McGinley, Cinch Miller, Quinton *Michaela Keller, Hank Lan- *Cate Salters, Gavin Sandoz, *Cole Nelson, Cadence Swanson, Taryn list for exemplary academic achievement during the past semester. caster, *Fletcher Larsen, *Josiah 8th Grade High Honor Roll: Ka- Simon, *Gracey Taylor, Payton Tinant, Marybelle Ward, Talia Students listed on the dean’s list are full-time undergraduate students Maunu, *Biyantai Nadeau, *Ryan etryn Bancroft, Grant Boes, Ciana Witte, *James Woodraska, Joslyn Wenig who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for the semester. O’Kief, *Jonah Perrett, Samantha Colvin, Traven Fletcher, Kaylee Yarbrough Phillips, *Shauna Radant, *Hay- Hanson, Caden Hein, Coby Hig- 8th Grade High Honor Roll: Ka- Area students include: Dali O’Neill, Cody and Reganne Schrunk, *Denotes 93% or higher Valentine. lee Richards, *Delaney Robison, gins, Sadie Johnson, Addison Ki- etryn Bancroft, Ariana Blume, *Hadley Rodgers, Blaine Sage, Izzy Valentine Middle School erl, Jessa Klabenes, Mitchell Klu- Grant Boes, Kinsey Buechle, Ciana President’s List released at Northeast Salters, Sean Shepler, *Jennifer Third Quarter ender, Lex Larsen, Alexis Long, Colvin, Traven Fletcher, Kaylee Sinnett, *Elliana Springer, *Calvin 6th Grade Honor Roll: Trace Caitlynn Mack, Mataya Morrison, Hanson, Caden Hein, Sadie John- Community College Stoeger, *Shyanne Urbin, *Chris Buechle, Isaac Cronin, Kylee Sadi Osnes, Alivia Patterson, Dane son, Jessa Klabenes, Mitchell Klu- Williams Hoefs, Sari LaDeaux, Madison Pilakowski, Isabella Ringhoff, ender, Mireya LaPointe, Lex Lars- Northeast Community College in Norfolk has released the Presi- Grant Springer, Preston Stoeger, en, Alexis Long, Caitlynn Mack, Sophomores: *Gunnar Bat- Pitts, Sutton Schrunk, Mason dent’s Honor List for both full and part-time students for the Spring Schubauer, Khaylia Short Bull, Seth Vavra, Tyler Whiting, Hailey Mataya Morrison, Kolton Murray, 2020 semester. tershaw, *Lindsey Boes, *Tagg Witte Zoe O’Keefe, Nicklous Ohlmann, Buechle, *Benjamin Butcher, *Sar- Reeves Witte To be named to the President’s Honor List, students must earn a Forth Quarter Sadi Osnes, Alivia Patterson, Isa- ah Butler, *Renee Fisbeck, *Con- 7th Grade Honor Roll: Kennedie bella Ringhoff, Emily Rodriguez, grade point average of 4.0 and be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours. 6th Grade Honor Roll: William ner Fowler, Matt Gibson, *Dylan Assman, Courtney Billings, Nee- Grant Springer, Preston Stoeger, Some 218 students made the President’s Full-time Honor List this past Garrett Cumbow, Evelyn Rolfe Haase, *Hayes Hammond, Brooke Tyler Whiting, Hailey Witte spring semester. Area student Kenzie Barnes of Cody was named to the President’s List.

Obituaries John E. Murphy, 85 Harold H. Johnson, 76 New Listings John Ed- In 1978 John left the practice in Harold H. On April 4, 1992 he was united ward Murphy Aurora and the Murphys took up Johnson, age in marriage to Susan Arleen Man- 121 Lakeshore Dr., Valentine was born July residence outside Kansas City, MO. 76 of Omaha chester in Papillion. She preceded 20, 1934, to Wil- John began work as Director of passed away him in death in 2005. He was a truck liam Joseph Medical Services, John Knox Vil- early Wednes- driver for many years, delivering Murphy and lage, Lee’s Summit, MO. day, June 10, various types of freight. Harold Roxie (Gar- In 1981 grandson Jason was born. 2020 at the was a former member of the Moose ner) Murphy For the next 28 years while growing Douglas Coun- Lodge. in Valentine, medical services at John Knox Dr. ty Care Center He is survived by sister: Jean the Sandhills Murphy accepted other medical in Omaha. Johnson and husband Bruce of Ain- ranch land of directorships, (Research Medical Harold was sworth; sister-in-law Betty Johnson the state. The Center, Health Midwest, Pfizer born on April 23, 1944 in Valentine, of Broken Bow; nieces Connie youngest of three (Bill and Mary Inc., Missouri Veterans Home) as the son of Henry F. and Edna L. Jones and Anna Sasse who were Rose) John spent his first two years well as being a physician and clinic (Epke) Johnson. He grew up in his acting guardians; other nieces, in Omaha before Roxie returned director for two different practices, Valentine and attended school in nephews, family and friends. Even the most discern- with the children to Valentine and (Research Physicians Clinic, Blue Valentine and Ralston. In addition to his wife Susan, he ing eye will appreci- the Garner family ranch. William Ridge Clinic), being Associate He entered the United States was preceded in death by his fa- ate the elegant, yet Joseph left the family to remain in Professor at UMKC, College of comfortable feel of Omaha. Medicine, and being appointed to Army on January 24, 1963 and ther, Henry in 1989 and his mother, this beachfront prop- Roxie married Charles Spain in the Governor’s Advisory Council served two consecutive tours of Edna in 1994; sister Janice Johnson erty in the subdivision 1937 and they had two sons, John’s on Aging (91-98) and the Missouri duty. He was discharged from his Stehlik in 2017 and brother Jerry of Lakeshore Drive on brothers, Jerry and Sam, and in State Board of Directors, Nursing first tour on April 4, 1965 and im- Johnson in 2019. the northwest edge of John’s words, life growing up Home Administration (92-04). mediately reenlistment on April He will be laid to rest at Mt. Hope town. The opulent feel- was, “very busy and great.” John The American Board of Family 5, 1965. He proudly served his Cemetery in Valentine in July of ing you get as you walk through the formal front foyer to the rooms of this stylish, enjoyed all school activities but ex- Practice awarded Dr. Murphy the country during the Vietnam War 2020. custom home will leave you with a new appreciation of suburban living, yet with celled in science and music gradu- degree of Fellow in 1981 and he was and was honorably discharged on Memorials may be sent in his a country flare. The attention to detail of every custom feature throughout this ating Valentine High School in 1952. certified as a Diplomate twice. April 20, 1968. He was awarded the memory to Mt. Hope Cemetery in 3,600 square foot home is absolutely amazing and is very tastefully done. The He enlisted in 1953 and served as a He was almost eighty years National Defense Service Medal, Valentine. high ceilings throughout the main level work in conjunction with the brightness CPL in the 82nd Airborne Division. old before retiring, and John Ed- the Vietnam Service Medal, the Remembrances may be left at of the many windows overlooking the Minnechaduza Creek that flows through He was at home on leave attending ward Murphy’s professional life Vietnam Campaign Medal and the www.gudefuneralhomes.com. the Mill Pond. In the large kitchen are all the modern conveniences that every a Valentine High basketball game was,“very busy”, but it was his time U.S. Army Sharpshooter Marks- Gude Mortuary in charge of the cook can appreciate. The long angular bar will seat up to six people comfortably, with rival Ainsworth when he was with friends and family that made manship Badge. arrangements. and the cozy morning room off to the side also has an office nook. The kitchen reacquainted with a girl from the life “great”. He always enjoyed would be considered a section of the great room which includes the living room rival team, Rosemary Hershiser. time outdoors, finding time to hunt with its fireplace and formal dining room. From there you will like that you can They began a romance though John with friends and his sons, play a step out onto the expansive deck, watch the sun set in the west, all while enjoy- was stationed hundreds of miles round of golf, or just “fix fence”. He ing dinner and drinks on those quiet summer evenings. The master ensuite is so away. Discharged in April 1955, coached his young sons in baseball Protect your landscape inviting after a long day with its whirlpool tub, large custom shower, and double the couple married July 20, 1955. and travelled to watch his daughter vanity. The walk-in closet is a bonus, for sure. They moved to Chadron (Chadron play softball. His love and talent as The guest bedroom and full bath is ideally located on the opposite end of the State College) where John began a musician was shared in church, from hungry critters house, along with the large laundry room with built in outerwear wall cabinet his pre-med studies, Rosemary both as a vocalist and a musical by Melinda Myers chance of success. and sink. worked, and they began a family. director. He and Rosemary had Downstairs is a haven for not only the golfer who can enjoy its putting green in LuAnne, a daughter, was born in great times traveling with friends While you’re busy filling your Repellents may be your best the family room, but you’ll enjoy a card game and a cold beverage with friends 1956, and a son William Lewis in and nothing could get him more landscape with beautiful flowers and most practical option. Always in the pub area with its custom designed original embedded beer top wet bar. 1958. John graduated in 1958 Magna excited, or more exasperated than and scrumptious vegetables, the check the label for details on use, There are also two more bedrooms, a Jack and Jill styled bathroom, and even a Cum Laude with a BA in Chemis- Cornhusker football. deer, rabbits and other wildlife application rates and timing. Re- try. From Chadron the young fam- He took pride in his Nebraska craft room! But that’s not all! Utilize the walk-out door to take advantage of the are watching and waiting to move search has proven that odor-based ily moved to Omaha where John ranch land heritage, was certain sandy beach area, concrete layered patio, extensive landscaping, boat area, and in to dine. Don’t lose your beauti- repellents are more effective than earned his MD at the University of his abilities as a physician and all the foliage and mature trees. ful investment to hungry animals. other types of repellents. Wildlife There are subdivision covenants in place. Call Listing agent Missy Weber at 402- of Nebraska, College of Medicine. surgeon, and he loved his friends, will avoid plants rather than tak- In 1962 John E. Murphy became family, his wife Rosemary, and was Be proactive in keeping wildlife at 376-5356 for a showing. (Pre-qualified buyers only.) $480,000. ing a bite before they discover they Dr. John E. Murphy, MD. The grateful to God for it all. We loved bay, so you can grow a beautiful four Murphys moved to Lincoln. him and he will be missed. landscape this season. don’t like the taste. 501 Elenora Dr., Valentine John did his internship at Bryan He is survived by his wife Rose- Protect plants as soon as they Look for organic repellents Memorial and a General Surgery mary; his children LuAnne (Dave) are set in the ground. It’s easier to labeled for use on food plants residency at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Hoch of Yuma, CO, William of prevent damage rather than break when treating edibles. Plantskydd Son John Patrick was born in 1962. Kansas City, MO, John of Pleasant a habit. Once critters find delicious (plantskydd.com) is the only OMRI The family then moved to Au- Hill, MO, brothers, Jerry Spain plants, they will be back for more certified organic repellent and rora where Dr. Murphy built a new of Springfield, MO; Sam Spain of and they’re likely to bring along is effective against rabbits, deer, building and established a thriving Valentine, grandson, Jason Hoch of a few additional family members. voles, elk, moose, chipmunks and practice with his partner Dr. Don Denver and other relatives. A fence is an excellent defense squirrels. It is rain resistant and Larson. Dr. Ken Treptow and Dr. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a each application lasts three to four John Wilcox would join the practice private family gathering will be against animals. A four-feet-high fence anchored tightly to the months during the growing season. later. From 1964-1978 Dr. Murphy held in Nebraska at a later date. Maximize results by treating Located on Elenora Drive, which is commonly saw patients at the Aurora Medi- Memorials may be Donated in ground will keep out rabbits. new growth according to label known as ‘Circle Drive’ in Valentine, is a 3,464 cal Clinic and performed General/ Honor to the USO (uso.org); provid- Five-feet-high fences around small +/- sq. ft. home, just waiting for you to come Orthopedic surgery at Aurora Me- ing services for the men and women garden areas will usually keep out directions. Most liquid repellents along and make it a home! A tastefully done morial Hospital while also being of our military and their families deer that tend to avoid smaller need time to dry while granule new kitchen awaits you as you step in the Associate Professor at U of N, Col- since 1941. spaces. repellents may need to be watered door. It contains ease-of-use workspace, in- lege of Medicine. Woodchucks are more difficult. to activate the smell. Always check cluding roll-out drawers in the custom Da- They will dig under or climb over the label for the product you are kota Cabinetry knotty red oak cabinets, newer New Books at the Library applying. the fence. You must place the fence stainless steel appliances, of which you’ll find “The Caretakers” by Eliza Maxwell at least 12" below the soil surface Protect new tree whips by dip- a very nice gas range with a convection oven. “Cross Her Heart” by Melinda Leigh with four to five feet above ground. ping them in a long-lasting liquid The main floor includes a formal dining area repellent. Mature trees will benefit “These Women” by Ivy Pochoda Make sure gates are secured so with sliding glass doors to the back patio, a animals can’t squeeze through or as well. Treat them prior to bud living room, and then a step-down den. There “The Book of Longings” by Sue Monk Kidd under these. The last thing you break or two to three weeks after are also 3 bedrooms and a large bathroom, “A Bad Day for Sunshine” by Casey Dunn leaves have developed. and of course, the attached 2-car insulated ga- want is an animal happily living “Devoted” by Dean Koontz and dining inside your fenced in Continue to monitor plantings rage. In the basement is a large family room, throughout your landscape all sea- 3 non-conforming bedrooms, a bathroom and “Follow Me” by Kathleen Barber garden. son long. Watch for animal tracks, store room. Many features have been updated “The Book of Lost Friends” by Lisa Wingate For gardeners who do not want droppings and other signs wildlife in recent years and include numerous Anderson windows, a new heat pump to spend the money on fencing or with AC and humidifier, shingles, gutters, concrete slab siding, and slate stone view their flowers and other orna- have moved into your area. Protect from the Black Hills. There is much to love about this home. It is inviting, and mental plantings through a fence, new plantings and those favored ready for you to put your own touch on it! Listing Price $215,000. Father’s Day there are other options. by wildlife before they start din- Scarecrows, rattling pans and ing on your plants. Always be as other scare tactics have been persistent as the hungry animals. Weber & Company aPPrOVeD shOPPING widely used for decades. Unfor- If you’re ever feeling discour- tunately, urban animals are used aged, remember that gardeners Your one stop to noise and human scent and not have been battling animals in the

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On 06/06/20 at 7:50 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of South I have to admit these techno- Main Street in regard to a theft. A 21 year old Lincoln man was cited logical advances have left me far for theft of services. behind. I carry a cell phone but it is Officers responded to 127 calls for service this week. an old, shirt pocket size flip phone. Dana Miller, Chief This technology thing has left me Valentine Police Department plumb behind. I have gone as far 402-376-3055 as I intend to go with technology. [email protected] While thinking about it I have come up with some times and places some of the later conveniences would have come in pretty handy. When I was in the Army, on field Valentine maneuvers, in a German forest, playing war games, portable field Police phones were used but those phones Report had to be hooked to a wire tele- phone line so that required string- ing a lot of line through the trees. I 05-31-20 to 06-06-20 imagine they use cell phones now. CALLS Think of how beneficial cell Accident Non-Injury 1 phones would have been to the Alarm 1 Vehicle alarm was spontaneously going off for no apparent The Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership. wagon trains. The lead wagon in reason. Creepy. those long trains could have kept Animal Complaint 2 Concern caller wanting us to check on the care of a critter buddy. Critter was found to be A-OK! track of the end wagon, on how it Assist Citizen 5 Officers were called to a verbal dispute that got really was doing and was it keeping up, confusing when trying to sort it out. Intoxication was USDA agencies join forces to protect and warned them of bad spots on suspect. the trail. Assist Other Law 5 Officers assisted the Cherry County Sheriff’s Office, I think of how much Custer could Assist Other Agency 4 Columbus Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol, Alliance Nebraska forests and grasslands Police Department, Rosebud Tribal Police and Cherry County have used cell phones at Little Big EMS this week. Horn when he divided his troops CHADRON, NEB., June 11, 2020 conservation practices.” cessfully reduced Eastern red ce- Assault 1 Delayed report of an assault called in. The details were and got over half of them killed. difficult to sort out to say the least. – The U.S. Department of Agricul- The first Landscape Restoration dar on approximately 40,000 acres I didn’t have a cell phone when Business Check 51 ture (USDA) announced an op- Partnership project was in 2017 over the last three years. This has I was alone on the ranch. I think Code Violation 9 Numerous complaints of tall grass and improper parking portunity to further improve the and achieved results on a large helped improve the grassland eco- now if I had gotten badly injured addressed this week. Gotta mow folks! Thank you. health and resiliency of ecosystems acreage, according to Robin Foulk, system,” Foulk said. Complaint 3 and couldn’t have moved, I surely where public forests and grass- district conservationist for NRCS Additional partners in this ef- Disturbance 7 Disturbance called in regarding folks arguing over couldn’t have summoned help. lands connect to privately-owned in Chadron. fort include: Private landowners, alcohol. Intoxication was suspect. Cell phones are handy when Follow Up Investigation 10 lands. Craig Derickson, State Con- “This restoration partnership Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Mary and I go to the city to a large Harassment 1 servationist for NRCS in Nebraska is a continuation of the highly Game and Parks Commission, Up- department type store. When I stop Run Away 1 Report of a juvenile runaway filed. Kiddo was found to be announced that Nebraska land- successful 2017 project that has per Niobrara White Natural Re- fine. to look at something I find interest- owners have until July 10, 2020, gained a tremendous amount of sources District, Middle Niobrara Suspicious Person/Vehicle 4 Report of subject acting oddly. Turns out it was ok. They ing and Mary keeps going I can to apply for funding through the momentum with our partners and Natural Resources District, Upper were using an actual map and were lost. Didn’t know people phone her, thereby finding her. It used paper maps anymore. Nebraska Northwest Landscape support from our communities. Loup Natural Resources District, is surprising how many isles she Theft 3 Gas skipper called in. No luck finding the skipper Restoration partnership. Local landowners are requesting Nebraska Conservation Round- can traverse in that time. unfortunately. Through this partnership, US- funding support from the NRCS table, National Wild Turkey Fed- If a rancher sends his wife to Traffic Stop 15 Traffic stops were made for no headlight, improper turn, DA’s Natural Resources Conser- to conduct more work to manage eration, Nebraska Legacy Project, speeding, stop sign violation and stop light violations. town for repairs and finds he needs vation Service (NRCS) and the vegetation to improve both forest Nation Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Traffic Other 1 something else, it is so much easier U.S. Forest Service will provide and grassland.” Rainwater Basin Joint Venture, Welfare Check 3 Request for a welfare check due to an abandoned 911 call relaying the message to her if she was made. Subject decided family could handle the issue landowners technical and financial Several conservation opportuni- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has a cell phone. rather than EMS. All was well. assistance to manage their forest- ties are available. This funding can - Pine and Ridge Project Advisory When a fellow needs some help land and grassland in northwest be used to help landowners conduct Committees. Total Calls 127 doing something, it is so much sim- Nebraska. Areas eligible for this brush management to control east- Landowners interested in apply- pler getting help if he, and his wife, funding lie within the Upper Nio- ern red cedar trees on rangeland, ing for this funding should visit one both have cell phones. brara White, Middle Niobrara and replant trees in areas impacted by of the following Natural Resources Upper Loup Natural Resources wildfire in the Pine Ridge, improve Conservation Service field offices Districts (see map). wildlife habitat, forest stand im- located in sign up area: Derickson said, “The goal of this provement, and more. • Valentine, 402-376-1712 ext. 3. EPA Celebrates 50 years of partnership effort is to provide “This Landscape Restoration • Thedford, 308-645-2621 ext. 3. private landowners the resources Partnership project been a real • Chadron, 308-432-4616 ext. 3. to improve and protect their for- success. In the Sandhills, the USDA protecting our nation’s air estland and grassland by installing Forest Service and the NRCS suc- WASHINGTON (June 8, 2020) — viewed the air trends report in down 36 percent. The U.S. Environmental Protection Grand Rapids also noting that as • Particulate matter 10, including Agency (EPA) released its annual a result of these falling emissions lead (PM 10) down 30 percent. report on air quality, tracking the under President Trump, in 2019 • Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) down 91 Gov. Ricketts and state leaders launch nation’s progress through 2019. we saw a significant improvement percent. “Our Nation’s Air – EPA Celebrates in air quality. From 2017 – 2019, the • Carbon monoxide (CO) down 50 Years!” documents remarkable number of days listed as unhealthy 69 percent. applications for grant programs improvements in air quality across for sensitive groups in the Air Qual- • Volatile Organic Compounds Combined, the programs will Initiative will provide funds to all located at getnebraskagrowing. America since 1970, and particu- ity Index dropped by 34 percent as (VOC) down 47 percent. award $387 million in grants, using of the State’s community colleges nebraska.gov. Additional ques- larly over the last few years under the amount of criteria pollutants in Driven largely by federal and federal coronavirus relief dollars, for scholarships and workforce tions can be directed to DED’s Get President Trump. our air continued to fall: state implementation of station- to help get the Nebraska economy training enhancements. In turn, Nebraska Growing information “Under President Trump, Ameri- • Carbon Monoxide 8-hour down ary and mobile source regulations, growing in the coming weeks and the community colleges will award hotline at 855-264-6858. cans are breathing the cleanest air 10 percent. from 1990 to 2017 emissions of months. the scholarships to individuals who “The impact of coronavirus has ever recorded,” said EPA Admin- • Lead (Pb) 3-month Average hazardous air pollutants dropped “Our Get Nebraska Growing are unemployed or underemployed resulted in dramatically lower istrator Andrew Wheeler. “Under down 28 percent. 74 percent. initiatives are part of $7.8 billion due to coronavirus to prepare them market prices for our farmers and President Trump, air pollution • Nitrogen Dioxide Annual down These emission reductions have in federal assistance that has come for employment in high-demand ranchers,” said NDA Director Steve has declined seven percent. The 4 percent. resulted in considerably improved to Nebraska to aid our coronavi- career fields. Prospective students Wellman. “As they fight through Trump administration has shown • Nitrogen Dioxide 1-hour down air quality. Air quality monitoring rus response,” said Gov. Ricketts. can apply for the scholarships on- these tough economic times, I hope that improvements in both public 2 percent. data show that national average “These business, agriculture, and line, through Nebraska community the stabilization grants will provide health and economic growth can • Ozone 8-hour down 4 percent. concentrations of harmful air pol- rural broadband grants will direct- college websites, starting on July some much-needed assistance. I take place at the same time.” • Particulate matter 10 microns lutants decreased considerably ly address the economic hardships 10. Scholarship applications will re- appreciate Governor Ricketts for From 2017 to 2019, the combined 24-Hour down 22 percent. across the nation between 1990 that our state continues to face as main open through the end of July. realizing the importance of the emission of criteria pollutants and • Particulate matter 2.5 microns and 2019: we recover from the pandemic.” • The Nebraska Broadband agricultural industry to our state their precursors dropped 7 percent. annual down 7 percent. • Ground-level ozone (8-hour) The new programs will be admin- Grant Program will result in new and committing funds to help our In the past three years under • Particulate matter 2.5 microns down 25 percent. istered by the Nebraska Depart- internet connectivity in commu- producers.” President Trump, we saw the fol- 24-Hour down 12 percent. • Fine particulate matter (an- ment of Economic Development nities where work-from-home, “The Workforce Retraining pro- lowing drops in emissions of crite- • Sulfur Dioxide 1-hour down 10 nual) down 43 percent from 2000. (DED) in partnership with the tele-education, and telehealth op- gram will help open up pathways ria and precursor pollutants: percent. • Coarse particulate matter (24- Nebraska Departments of Labor portunities have been limited due to employment in high-demand • Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) down Between 1970 and 2019, the com- hour) down 46 percent. (NDOL) and Agriculture (NDA). to inadequate or non-existent high- careers and industries,” said Com- 10 percent. bined emissions of criteria and • Sulfur dioxide (1-hour) down Each addresses a specific economic speed internet service. Broadband missioner of Labor John H. Albin. • Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) precursor pollutants dropped by 90 percent. challenge or need created by the providers, with the support of local “This collaboration between NDOL, down 1 percent. 77 percent, while the U.S. economy • Nitrogen dioxide (annual) down coronavirus pandemic. community officials, can apply community colleges, and employers • Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) down 16 grew 285 percent. 59 percent. • The Small Business Stabiliza- for the grants from June 22-July will allow workers to build new percent. • From 1990 to 2019, emissions of • Lead (3-month average) down tion Grant Program will provide 2, 2020. skillsets and employers to tap into • Carbon monoxide (CO) down 6% air pollutants continued to decline: 85 percent from 2010. grants to small businesses with • The Gallup Back to Business new labor pools through Registered • Volatile Organic Compounds • Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) down • Carbon monoxide (8-hour) 5-49 employees who were impacted Learning Journey will fund ad- Apprenticeships, on-the-job train- (VOC) down 3 percent. 65 percent. down 78 percent. by the coronavirus and meet cer- mission to a Gallup-led leadership ing, and other programs.” Administrator Wheeler pre- • Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) tain eligibility requirements. The training course for a total of 75-100 “These grant programs will Livestock Producer Stabilization leaders from eligible small busi- address critical areas to help the Grant Program will provide grants nesses. The course promotes skills Nebraska economy get back to to eligible livestock producers with that will help businesses refocus being one of the fastest-growing Rebecca Funk to serve as interim 1-10 employees who have endured and thrive following the pandemic. in the nation,” said DED Director revenue or employment loss due Businesses can apply from June Anthony L. Goins. “We’re listening Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator to the pandemic. Grants for both 22-July 2, 2020. to the needs of people and commu- Lincoln, Neb., June 10, 2020 – Dr. has moved into a new position as consumers related to practices programs can be used to cover A website has been created with nities whose livelihoods have been Rebecca Funk, an assistant profes- an engagement zone coordinator throughout the production process, business operating expenses. The information about these new grant impacted or put on hold as a result sor of practice in the University of for Nebraska Extension. mainly related to animal health, application period for each pro- programs, including eligibility of the pandemic, and we’re going Nebraska-Lincoln’s school of vet- The position is a partnership food safety and product quality. gram will open on June 15, with requirements, how to apply, ap- to execute with a real sense of care erinary medicine and biomedical among UNL, Nebraska Cattlemen, She may be reached via email at applications due on June 26. plication deadlines, and frequently and urgency to support and aid our sciences will serve as the interim and the Nebraska Beef Council. [email protected]. • The Workforce Retraining asked questions. The website is fellow Nebraskans.” Nebraska Beef Quality Assur- The Beef Quality Assurance Pro- Funk, who is based at the Great ance Coordinator. The role was gram provides information and Plains Veterinary Educational formerly held by Rob Eirich, who resources to beef producers and Center in Clay Center, teaches elective veterinary student rota- Continued from Page 2 tions. She also fulfills statewide extension duties in which she ❥ works with both producers and From the Governor veterinarians to utilize sound available to small businesses and extra disinfectants and sanitizers. tance, state resources have covered science-based information to make livestock producers through grants They’ve bought ventilators and regular benefits. We want to make decisions about animal health to help them regain financial sta- provided medical transportation sure the UI Fund continues to have programs, husbandry and man- bility. Another $40 million will to ensure Nebraskans have access ample money to meet the needs of agement protocols, and nutrition. fund a rural broadband remote to needed treatment. For county Nebraskans whose employment is Prior to joining the UNL faculty, access grant program to speed and governments to be eligible for reim- affected by the pandemic. Funk was a practicing veterinar- enhance Internet connectivity in bursement for these coronavirus- You can find details about how ian in Rushville. small communities. Nebraska related expenses, they must open the State is using federal funds “Dr. Funk was trained by one businesses, ag producers, and their courthouses and offices to to Get Nebraska Growing on my of the best bovine health teams in communities can apply for grants the public—on a non-appointment website. the world,” said Clinton Krehbiel, online by visiting getnebraska- basis—by June 15, 2020. As we continue to open more ac- head of UNL’s department of ani- growing.nebraska.gov. 4. Unemployment Insurance tivities and businesses, I encourage mal science. “She brings excellent 3. State and Local Governments Trust Fund and Potential General you to keep up-to-date with all the clinical and production experience $180 million will be used to Budget Flexibility latest information by visiting dhhs. to this role, and we are excited and reimburse state and local govern- $427 million will go to replenish ne.gov/coronavirus and governor. very appreciative of her willing- ments for the extra costs they’ve the Unemployment Insurance (UI) nebraska.gov. Nebraskans have ness to fill this mission-critical incurred to keep Nebraskans as Trust Fund and, potentially, to demonstrated their ability to over- gap.” safe as possible from the virus. For provide general budget flexibility come difficulties time and again. Funk will step into the interim example, local health departments during these uncertain times. Ne- As we have before, I am confident beef quality assurance coordina- have hired additional teammates braska received three years’ worth Nebraska will emerge from the tor role effective immediately and to work in public health. They’ve of unemployment claims in two coronavirus strong, united, and For more information on the Beef purchased Personal Protective months during the peak of the pan- growing more than ever. Quality Assurance program, visit Equipment for healthcare workers demic. While federal funds have bqa.unl.edu. and first responders along with provided extra pandemic assis-