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Vol. 49 No. 48 14 Pages - 1 Section Valentine, Nebraska 69201 • April 21, 2021

Surprise!?! Photos by Laura Vroman by Laura Vroman A warm up to 50 degrees was fore- Were you surprised Monday, casted for Wednesday on through April 19? A little bit? Not really? the rest of the week. Nebraska’s weather is always full Sunday, April 18, had a high of 70 of surprises. NOAA weather did degrees, and many were out main- forecast from one to three inches of taining their lawns, and yards. The snow - the surprise came with over overnight low of 27 degrees kept the eight inches! moisture as snow instead of rainfall. According to NOAA Weather According to the U.S. Drought and the National Weather Service Monitor, Cherry County is consid- in North Platte, warm ground ered abnormally dry, along with temperatures may keep accumula- surrounding counties to the east tions on roadways short-lived. The and south. Counties west are in the greatest accumulations will occur moderate drought category. North on elevated and grassy surfaces. West South Dakota and most of Two to four inches was forecasted North Dakota are in the Extreme for Monday evening as well, with Drought category. Gov. Ricketts Designates wind gusting up to 30 mph, which Moisture can be good! would make for difficult travel. Nebraska as a Second Amendment Sanctuary State

LINCOLN – April 14, 20201, proclamation. “Nebraska will stand Governor Pete Ricketts announced up against federal overreach and that he had signed a proclamation attempts to regulate gun ownership designating Nebraska as a “Second and use in the Good Life.” Amendment Sanctuary State.” The Governor Ricketts’ proclama- proclamation is symbolic, and reaf- tion comes as over 50 Nebraska firms Nebraska’s support for the counties have passed resolutions of right to bear arms. support for the Second Amendment “The White House and U.S. Con- that declare themselves as Second gress have announced their inten- Amendment Sanctuary Counties. tion to pursue measures that would More information can be found at infringe on the right to keep and https://www.nebraskafirearms. bear arms,” says Governor Ricketts’ org/.

Local farmer donates to C-K High School

Cherry County, APRIL 13, 2021 organizations, schools, youth agri- – Local farmer Jerry Fullerton culture programs, and many others recently directed a $2,500 Bayer that reflect the spirit and support Fund America’s Farmers Grow the vibrancy of rural America. Communities donation to Cody “The COVID-19 pandemic has Kilgore High School. Cody Kilgore affected everyone, including those High School will use the funds in rural regions, and farmers play toward the Circle C Market, which a critical role in helping communi- provides student employees the ties overcome challenges, like the opportunity to learn a variety of ones we’re currently facing,” said skills and benefits both students Al Mitchell, Bayer Fund president. and the community. “Bayer Fund is proud to work side- Since 2010, the America’s Farm- by-side with farmers to identify ers programs have awarded more local eligible nonprofit organiza- Photo by Laura Vroman than $59 million to community tions that are able to provide their The tread on these tires shows the diversity of businesses, and industry that is done here in the Sandhills. The consciousness of non-profits, aspiring ag students, residents with solutions that leave the people of the Sandhills to find these tires a new home also shows that they’re good stewards of the land! and public schools across rural a lasting impact.” America. Farmers are leaders in • The America’s Farmers Grow their communities, which is why Communities program, sponsored America’s Farmers programs rely by Bayer Fund, partners with farm- Tire recycling program successful! on them to help identify the most ers to provide grants to local non- worthy causes. profits to help their communities. by Kim Burge hard to decide where to set the goal. rings for silage cover weights, and Amnesty Grants is tough. While it Dedicated to making a difference • Through the program, farm- North Central RC&D along with The last Tire Amnesty for Cherry Alternate Daily Cover for landfills. looks like we could probably host in rural farming communities, the ers enroll for the chance to direct MNNRD completed a Nebraska County was held in 2004.” The RC&D and MNNRD are another event next year, it will prob- Grow Communities program asks a $2,500 donation to a local eligible Department of Energy and Environ- Resource Management was appreciative to everyone that ably be more like five years before farmers across the country to par- nonprofit organization of their ment Tire Amnesty Friday, April 16, awarded the contract to haul the gathered their tires to be recycled. we might be awarded the grant ticipate by nominating nonprofit choice. 2021. The goal of 300 ton was reached tires to their new destination. Two hundred twenty one loads again,” reports RC&D Chairman, organizations with resources to • The America’s Farmers pro- mid-afternoon. Kim Burge, Execu- Resource Management is located certainly confirmed the need for Mike Burge. “We will apply again strengthen their local communities. grams have given more than $59 tive Director for RC&D reported 221 in Brownell, KS. They provide all this amnesty event. Tire Amnesty, so hold on to the tires you didn’t Last August, farmers entered for million to rural America since 2010. loads of tires were hauled to the City loading, transporting, recycling, Hansen-Mueller, Little Outlaw get hauled in. Our next focus is the chance to direct a $2,500 Grow To learn more about how Ameri- of Valentine lot East of Valentine processing and disposal of tires Canoe Rental, Union Bank and electronic recycling with collection Communities donation to a local ca’s Farmers programs are making High School. “The event was a huge involved in this clean-up. They Trust, City of Valentine, Midland events in May. The one time chance eligible nonprofit of their choice. an impact, visit www.Americas- success. We probably could have recycle any tires that are able to be News and KVSH supported with to recycle your old heavy tube TV’s Farmers have directed donations Farmers.com. asked for a 400 ton limit on the Tire utilized for the available markets – this event. for free and other electronic devices. to food banks, emergency response Amnesty Grant with NDEE. It was this includes feed bunks, sidewall “The competition for the Tire Watch for details.” Crowned! Are you lucky? What’s inside

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distriCt Western and central Nebraska Heavily modified corrections I spent the last two weeks travel- I drove to Scottsbluff, where I tary schools for their after-school spending bill advances as 43 neWs ing the length of our state, meeting stopped by the new SkyView Drive- programs. Owners Pam and Brian and talking with dozens of Nebras- In Theater on my way into town. Kilthau even let me make my own by Tom Brewer kans. I was so grateful for this The Midwest Historical Theater mix, which was a first for me. part of State budget chance to hear directly from such a hasn’t returned to their normal While out west, I also met with There are quite a few correc- purchase, as well as completion of wide range of people. Congress can schedule yet, and even though they members of the Keith County tions-centered bills on the Nebras- an independent engineering study always use more Nebraska com- hope to do so soon, they recently Chamber of Commerce, who have ka Legislature’s table this year. regarding the useful life of the cur- mon sense, and these conversations had the great idea to show their gone above and beyond to help local I’m very interested While there are some solid ideas rent Nebraska State Penitentiary are one way I bring that common movies outside. This open-air the- businesses during the pandemic. dealing with transparency and in Lincoln, the department’s old- in the creative sense with me to Washington. ater will be such a great attraction They didn’t let COVID get them costs of incarceration, it appears est facility which opened its doors I spoke about my first week of for western Nebraska. down and turned to innovative pro- education reform those bills will linger in committee in 1869. the state work period in last grams to encourage people while senators focus on a big-ticket “Voting for LB383 doesn’t mean week’s column. I visited to support companies in the proposed by item in the state budget. you’re voting for a prison,” Stinner Blair, Omaha, and Lincoln Keith County community. Included in the Appropriations told his colleagues. “It means that Senator Lou Ann in eastern Nebraska. Most nOte frOm In central Nebraska, I vis- Committee’s budget proposal is you’re voting for information.” recently, I visited western ited Mac’s Creek Winery and LB383 introduced by Speaker of the Committee vice chair Sen. Anna Linehan and central Nebraska. WashingtOn d.C. Brewery, a family-owned Legislature Mike Hilgers of Lincoln Wishart of Lincoln said the amend- My first stop was in Chad- business that’s proud to be at the request of the Governor. ed bill would allow the state to ron, where I visited a favorite the second-largest winery in The Nebraska Constitution by Deb Fischer That bill would fund a new multi- work with experts from the Crimi- coffee shop, The Bean and Nebraska. Their cooperation requires the Legislature to do custody level nal Justice Insti- Broker, and spoke with a with the local government in only two things: meet on the first correctional fa- tute — and in col- number of residents. Next, I Lexington is a model of how Wednesday after the first Monday cility with ca- CapitOl laboration with was in Alliance, where I toured the I also had the chance to visit the public-private partnerships can in January, and pass a budget once pacity to house Nebraska stake- Greenhouse in the Snow. Owner Panhandle’s first brewery, Flyover benefit everyone involved – and every two years. Technically, the 1,512 inmates. holders — to ad- Russ Finch has built an incred- Brewing Company. They proudly they also make one of the best root Legislature only has to pass this The $230 million VieW dress broader is- ible indoor greenhouse next to use equipment from Lincoln, malt beers I’ve ever had. package of budget bills and noth- project would be sues of criminal his house, where he grows a wide made in Nebraska, and other lo- Additionally, I had the privilege by J.L. Schmidt ing else. Legislatures are two years financed mostly justice reform. variety of plants entirely indoors. cally grown ingredients to produce of stopping in Kearney to visit long. Much of the first session by transfers She said CJI are He also sells do-it-yourself green- one-of-a-kind beers that truly are UNK’s state-of-the-art new STEM following the election is devoted from the Cash Reserve Fund to federal experts who “coach” states house kits, which allow anyone to born in Nebraska. center, Discovery Hall. Dr. Tim to the budget. As I write this, we the Nebraska Capital Construction on how better to manage their start their own indoor garden and Big Red Nebraska Popcorn was Jares, the dean of UNK’s business are in the middle of that debate Fund over the next five years. criminal justice systems. produce business, no matter where also a favorite stop. They offer their school, showed me some of the right now. But the Appropriations Commit- Nebraska currently has the sec- they live. delicious popcorn in Scottsbluff and great work that’s taking place at The proposed budget for the tee disagreed with the Governor’s ond highest overcrowded prison After spending time in Alliance, beyond, including to local elemen- Discovery Hall. I was able to visit State of Nebraska’s 2021–2022 fiscal recommendation and amended it to system (behind Alabama) in the with some students about the excit- year is more than $4.7 billion. It is instead transfer $115 million from United States. Wishart said the ing work they are doing, and I also broken into three broad groups the General Fund to the Capital amended bill would give the state got to try out their flight simulator, of expenses. Operating the vari- Construction Fund. Committee the opportunity to address the “his- which helps aspiring pilots train for ous agencies of state government pOlitiCal satire Chairman Sen. John Stinner of toric wrong” of mass incarcera- their future careers. costs about $1.6 billion. The larg- Gering offered a successful amend- tion that is “steeped in systemic And in Grand Island, I toured est expense in this category is the ment to take a broader approach by racism.” the Central Nebraska Regional university system at almost $700 by Paul Fell transferring $350,000 in FY2021-22 “Our country imprisons more Airport. I was especially impressed million. This category of spending from the construction fund to the people than any other country in with their brand-new firehouse, is 2.2 percent more than the last state Department of Correctional the world, and a disproportionate which was built by Chief Indus- budget. Services to update their master number of those prisoners are tries, a local construction company. State aid to individuals is the plan and examine demand for Black,” Wishart said. “We cannot Most of the work was done by con- second category, costing almost behavioral and mental health and build our way to criminal justice tractors from the Tri-City area, too, $1.5 billion. Medicaid is the largest substance abuse services at cur- reform — not possible — nor and it took them only six months expense in this category at almost rent correctional facilities, taking should we have the goal of doing to finish. $1 billion. This category of spend- into consideration the physical that.” It is always informative to travel ing is 0.6 percent more than the last condition of the facilities. Sen. Terrell McKinney of Oma- our state and meet with Nebras- budget. Nebraska has one of the The amendment also would ap- ha, one of two Blacks in the Leg- kans, listen one-on-one to the prob- most generous welfare systems in propriate $500,000 in FY2021-22 to islature, opposed the amendment, lems you may be having with fed- the country. the department to prepare a pro- saying it doesn’t address the core eral agencies, and work to resolve State aid to local governments is gram statement and site selection reasons that individuals end up your issues. It is also wonderful to the third category. The TEEOSA for a new halfway-back community in the state’s correctional system. have a meal at Sons of Italy or speak formula (how the Legislature corrections center in Omaha. He said he has witnessed firsthand with our Omaha firefighters and funds K–12 schools) is a little more An additional $18 million would the state’s lack of investment in learn of their recent accomplish- than $1 billion. This category of fund the design, planning and con- low-income communities and com- ments. I am now back in Washing- spending has decreased 3.3 percent struction of three specialty units munities of color such as his North ton, ready to put everything I heard compared to the last budget. — to be used for additional mental Omaha district. these past two weeks to work in the Lastly we are going to spend health and geriatric patients or “Public safety is taking care of Senate. about $40 million on construction other individuals with special people,” he said. “We don’t invest Thank you for participating in the capitol building to convert needs — which would add at least in the communities that these peo- in the democratic process. I look the 1930s steam heat system to a an additional 96-bed capacity at ple come from. Why do we refuse to forward to visiting with you again modern geothermal HVAC heating the state’s reception and treatment address the root issues?” next week. and cooling system. This work is center. The Appropriations Committee progressing on schedule and the Finally, the amendment would deserves credit for taking a rea- contractors are doing a quality appropriate $14.9 million to fund soned approach to the issue. Let’s job that does justice to our historic the preparation of designs for a hope that they and their colleagues state capitol building. possible new facility, including can withstand pressure from the Thirty-one percent of all appro- Putting the brakes on bad bills site selection and an option to Governor who isn’t getting his way. priations are of money we received from the federal government. This The Nebraska Legislature is in over 30 percent of cases where juana lobbyists to open our state to worries me because the federal two-thirds of the way through the toxicology data was available. this unhealthy and dangerous drug. government is printing a breath- 2021 legislative session. Over the Suicide is now the leading cause of Taking on major debt taking amount of money out of next several weeks, Senators will death of adolescents in Colorado. LB 542 thin air. According to the Federal vote on a number of key bills. As Among the 15-19 age group, the Nebraska is the least indebted What America really needs Reserve, it has created 20 percent they do, I encourage Nebraskans presence of marijuana in suicide state in the country. That’s be- of the total money supply just since to follow the debate closely at the toxicology reports increased almost cause, like Nebraska families, we Earlier this year, President For instance, several aspects of last February. All of this monetary State Capitol. threefold from 2013 to 2017. The only spend the money we have. Biden pushed his $1.9 trillion the $2.3 trillion proposal would inflation will drive up prices, and if Senators have already made link between marijuana and de- Some Senators want to change spending package, the American accomplish priorities listed in the the money from the feds ever dries good progress on a number of pression among teens is especially that. LB 542 would abandon our Rescue Plan, through Congress Green New Deal. Electric vehicles up, the Legislature will face a seri- Nebraskans’ priorities. The proven pay-as-we-go approach. and signed it into law claiming it are one of these items with the in- ous budget crisis. Appropriations Committee has Instead, it would load the State was a dire necessity because of the vestment totaling $174 billion, that The efforts we have made to issued its final report on a bud- frOm the with up to $450 million of debt pandemic. However, his adminis- is more money than what would go reduce property taxes continues get that would control spending for new spending on highways. tration has been very slow in roll- to bridges and roads, or waterways to be my number one priority. I to deliver over $1.45 billion in OVernOr Senators increased funding g ing out programs created by this and railways. Another example of agree with Senator Erdman who property tax relief over the for roads just a few years ago massive bill despite saying it was the disproportional funding and likes to say that most of what we next two years. The Unicameral with the passage of the Trans- by Pete Ricketts so urgently required. Instead, they masquerade of the Green New have done to reduce property taxes advanced veterans tax relief, portation Innovation Act. It have been busy proposing more Deal is the $10 billion dedicated in Nebraska “is just a decrease in LB 387, to final reading on a authorized $450 million to speed “emergency” spending, before to establishing a Civilian Climate the increase.” unanimous vote. Speaker Hilg- construction of the state’s ex- money allocated in the previous Corps. Our focus right now should Property taxes continue to rise ers has prioritized a bill I requested, alarming given the rising number pressway system and to repair or bill has even been spent and while be reopening our economy and get- because we rely too much on LB 388, to build critical broadband of adolescents who frequently use replace county bridges. Nebras- our economy has begun bouncing ting Americans back to work, not them to fund our schools. To make infrastructure. the drug. More than one in 15 high kans will be paying the tab on this back, largely on its own. asking Americans to change every property taxes just equal to the Along with this promising work, school seniors use marijuana on a legislation all the way until 2033 From the moment he signed the aspect of their lives to implement national average, we would need however, Senators are considering daily basis. Over 21 percent of 12th through state motor fuel taxes. bill, President Biden and his admin- an unproven left-wing agenda. to appropriate another $700 million a few bills that would be bad for Ne- graders have used the drug in the With LB 542, the State of Nebras- istration seemingly moved on from Along with the infrastructure for schools on top of the $1 billion braska. I want to call your attention past month. ka would be taking on major debt the American plan recently we already spend. There are not to these bills and share my reasons Nebraska will experience the and big interest payments. Taking Rescue Plan and put forth, the the votes in the Legislature to do for opposing them. same heart-wrenching outcomes on debt is forever; it never gets WashingtOn set their sights Biden Adminis- this. Senator Erdman’s LR 11CA Legalizing dangerous drugs as Colorado if we legalize mari- paid off. Funds spent on interest on another, more tration released could be the answer in my opinion. LR 2CA and LB 474 juana in our state. The American payments are essentially wasted. costly spending their proposed I encourage everyone to check out In recent years, marijuana corpo- Psychiatric Association’s state- They won’t go to build roads; they’ll rOund-up package, this blueprint for fis- this unique proposal. I am also rations have tried to make inroads ment on marijuana says, “there is go to pay creditors. Taking on a time totaling $2.3 cal year 2022s very interested in the creative edu- into the Good Life. Well-funded no current scientific evidence that huge amount of debt could also by Adrian Smith trillion. The pro- budget and it cation reform proposed by Senator marijuana groups are again pres- cannabis is in any way beneficial jeopardize our strong credit rating posed plan has falls short. This Lou Ann Linehan in her LB 364. suring Legislators to legalize the for the treatment of any psychiat- as a state. Anyone who has dealt been called an “infrastructure” $1.52 trillion proposal would in- That could help us save money drug. LR 2CA would put full legal- ric disorder. In contrast, current with debt knows how quickly it can package, yet the proportion of crease domestic spending on ex- and deliver a better education to ization of marijuana on the ballot evidence supports, at minimum, get out of control. Senators should funds included dedicated to true isting programs by 16 percent, on Nebraska kids. in 2022. Another bill, LB 474, would a strong association of cannabis slam the brakes on LB 542 and vote transportation and infrastruc- top of what has been spent in the Please contact my office with partially legalize marijuana now. use with the onset of psychiatric against taking on hundreds of mil- ture needs across the nation is American Rescue Plan and is pro- any comments, questions, or con- Bringing marijuana into Ne- disorders. Adolescents are particu- lions of dollars of debt—money that surprisingly small. This new plan posed for infrastructure. As with cerns. Email me at tbrewer@leg. braska will hurt kids. In neighbor- larly vulnerable to harm, given the will come out of your wallet. consists of less than two percent these other two spending plans, the ne.gov, mail a letter to Sen. Tom ing Colorado, marijuana was the effects of cannabis on neurological for waterways, locks, dams, ports President claims these proposals Brewer, Room #1101, P.O. Box substance most likely to be present development.” Legislators should and airports, less than five per- are intended to address areas of 94604, Lincoln, NE 68509, or call us in adolescent suicides, age 10-19, stand by the science, protect our cent for broadband, and less than need in our economy, but they are at 402-471-2628. during 2016. Marijuana was found kids, and oppose efforts by mari- Continued on back page six percent for roads and bridges. actually focused on further expand- These aspects of infrastructure ing many of the same programs Nebraska Award Winning Newspaper LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are what both Nebraska and the with no connection to COVID that nation need to improve upon, and he has included in past proposals. Midland News and Printing, publisher. Published every Wednesday at The Valentine Midland News welcomes Letters to the Editor. We they are largely ignored so that Over the course of the last year, 146 W. 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marijuana take more risks behind the wheel Jon and Marissa Logterman of and is recovering at home. Ruth Bloomfield, IA announce the birth Tinant brought pizza out to the OMAHA, NE (April 13, 2021) judgement is even more compro- Alcohol Users vs. Users of Alcohol twice as likely to be involved in of their son, Matthew Dwight, born Tinant Ranch for lunch on Sunday, AAA is issuing a warning about the mised by a marijuana user who only a crash. on April 12. He weighed 7 lbs 14 ozs, and joined by Sara. We wish you a dangers of driving impaired. New also drinks alcohol. It’s important Compared to alcohol-only users, According to government data, was 20 ¼” and joins a sister, Emma. speedy recovery Patty! Sara was AAA research suggests that users that drivers know the risk that drivers who admitted to using both alcohol and marijuana are the Proud grandparents are Dwight a supper guest of Gloria Richey of both alcohol and marijuana (not comes with these two drugs and drugs were more likely to report most widely used drugs in the and Marvanne Logterman. Con- Sunday evening, joined by Agnes necessarily at the same time) are never drive impaired.” such behaviors as: United States - 139.8 million people gratulations to the family! Dwight Anderson. often some of the most danger- The AAA Foundation for Traf- •Speeding on residential streets aged 12 or older reported drink- and Marvanne delivered bulls and Chris Andre of Harrisburg, SD ous drivers on the road. Accord- fic Safety's annual Traffic Safety (55%) vs. alcohol-only (35%) ing alcohol in the past month, visited Jon and Marissa on April was recently named the SD Region 10 and 11. 2A Wrestling Coach of the Year. ing to the research, drivers who Culture Index found that drivers •Aggressive driving (52%) vs. and 43.5 million reported using Sharon Stiefel traveled to Iowa Quite an accomplishment! Chris consumed marijuana and alcohol who use both marijuana and alco- alcohol-only (28%) marijuana in the past year. As of to visit her daughter, Tammy is the son of Gwenda Jackson of within a 30 day period were more hol were significantly more prone •Intentional red-light running today, 16 states and Washington, and Lance Hauser and family and Lakeview. likely to engage in risky behavior to driving under the influence of (48%) vs alcohol-only (32%) D.C., have legalized marijuana for helped granddaughter Khloe cel- Duane and Janet Cady drove to like speeding, texting, intention- alcohol versus those who only •Texting while driving (40%) vs. recreational use. And in 2021, 15 ebrate her 1st birthday. North Platte April 13 where they ally running red lights, and aggres- drink alcohol but do not use mari- alcohol-only (21%) state legislatures are considering The community extends sympa- met her sister, Deb and Dave Mon- sive driving. juana. These motorists identified Unsurprisingly, the study found medical or adult-use marijuana thy to Jeannie and Don Schelhaas roe for lunch and celebrated Janet’s "Regardless of whether marijua- as someone who consumed alcohol drivers who neither drink alcohol legalization bills. following the death of Jeannie’s fa- birthday. na is legal or prescribed, driving and used marijuana in the past 30 nor use marijuana were consider- AAA is committed to educating ther, Robert Perrett, Sr. on April 4. Some rain, snowflakes and cooler under the influence of the drug is days, and in some cases, they may ably less likely to engage in the the public about the dangers of sub- Dean and Sheryl Noteboom weather have been what we’ve ex- illegal and extremely dangerous,” have used both at the same time. sorts of risky driving behaviors stance-impaired driving. Through spent several days at the Jason and perienced the last week. Trouble said Nick Faustman, spokesman They also engage in various other examined. This Foundation re- AAA Foundation research, AAA is Mindy Veurink home, helping out is we had 89 degrees ten days ago, for AAA-The Auto Club Group. dangerous driving behaviors far search was published in January working to improve understanding with grandkids following Mindy’s and it seems like too much of a “Although some drivers think more than drivers who consume 2021 in the peer-reviewed journal of the topic and work collabora- surgery. drastic change. As I write this early marijuana makes them a better either just alcohol or abstain from Transportation Research Record. tively with safety stakeholders to Vern and Marlys Walkling trav- Monday morning, we had a couple eled to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota inches of snow overnight. Good driver, research shows it can in- either drinking alcohol or using Drug Use by the Numbers reduce the impact of substance- for Vern’s medical appointment, moisture, kind of pretty, and a lot hibit concentration, slow reaction marijuana. Previous research suggests that impaired driving-related crashes. and I’m happy to report he had a easier to deal with in April than No- times, and cloud judgment. That Driving Habits of Marijuana and users who drive high are at least great report! vember. I know it won’t be around Patty Tinant had the misfortune long! Have a good week! Tips® Campaign Returns with New to break her ankle in a fall last week Valentine Senior Center News Quit Smoking Ads ACTIVITIES suggested contribution for persons Senior Center hours Monday- age 60 and over is $4.50. 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If well, you do not come to the senior have commodes, shower chairs, campaign has helped more than 1 you smoke, quitting is one of the Meeting Notes center for any reason. tub transfer chairs, wheelchairs, million U.S. adults quit smoking. best things you can do for your Paper Tiger Shredder Truck will walkers, rollator walkers, crutch- As a way to celebrate the success health and we’re excited to be Xi Beta Omega be at the Senior Center May 11, es, canes, and more. Check with of this federally-funded tobacco able to offer Nebraskans some ad- The March 16, 2021 meeting was called to order by reciting the open- more details to follow. us first if you need medical equip- education campaign, Tobacco ditional support with this.” ing ritual. Memorial Day Flower sale be- ment. There is no charge for this Free Nebraska and the Nebraska The Nebraska Tobacco Quitline Roll Call was taken. Nine members present, and two excused. gins May 5, more details to follow. service. Tobacco Quitline are offering has trained Quit Coaches ready to Minutes from the January meeting were read. Motion to approve Meals will continue as home ***If you have extra medical qualified Nebraskans who call help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. was made by Karlanne and seconded by Dora. Motion approved. delivery or curbside pickup at equipment to donate, please let the 1-800-QUIT-NOW a free, four-week This support, combined with the Treasurer’s Report: Report for February and March was read. Motion this time. Senior Center know. supply of quit smoking medication additional access to free quit smok- to approve was made by Deanne and seconded by Sue. Motion approved. NON-CASH DONATIONS: Tom VOLUNTEERS FOR THE (gum, patch or lozenges) mailed ing medications makes right now a Correspondance: Nadeane read a membership renewal letter from Mehrens WEEK: Bernard and Lovella directly to their home. great time to try quitting smoking. the Sandhills Area Foundation. Motion to renew membership for $100.00 MEMORIAL: In memory of Miles, Lonnie and Peg Snell, Cher- was made by Dora and seconded by Dorothy. Motion approved, Georgia Belville from Snooks ry Hafer, Northstar Services, Perry Committee Reports: Founder’s Day supper was discussed by the Melcher. and Lindy Ayers, Dan and Jerilyn Special Events Committee. Steve will do the meal and Sue will make HOME DELIVERY OR CURB- Colburn, Marie Arendt, Dave dessert. Founders Day is April 20. Social and appetizers are at 6:00 p.m. SIDE PICKUP of meals is available Prasch. NET’s ‘Nebraska Stories’ and supper at 6:30 p.m. through the Senior Center. The Old Business: There was no meeting in February due to a blizzard. Ends Season with Pandemic We had several responses from individuals about the appreciation cards and some interest in joining sorority. Perspectives New Business: Old West Days Committee asked if we were interested LINCOLN, Neb. (April 16, 2021) in part by the Nebraska Tourism in doing the concession stand this year on October 8 and 9. Sue conferred with Janine and told the committee we would do concessions. Dorothy, – “Nebraska Stories” caps off its Commission, Nebraska 811 and Janine and Karlanne are on the committee to inventory supplies and television season with a special the Margaret and Martha Thomas Janice I. Tetherow make sure we have enough. Election of officers was held. Nominations half-hour episode exploring differ- Foundation. This special episode MA, CPC, LIMHP, DCC of Karlanne Fisbeck for President, Linda Hahn for Vice President, ent perspectives related to the pan- with stories related to the pandemic Deanne Monroe for Secretary and Nadeane Allard for Treasurer were Call 24 hours • Certified Professional Counselor demic. “Nebraska Stories: When is funded in part by Humanities Ne- • Licensed Independent made. Motion made by Solveig and seconded by all. 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Upon retiring he 2nd and Green St.• 376-1659 Nenzel LOGOS Middle & High School Pastor Johnathon Moore Kids Club After School Program time resident of moved to Arizona where he lived Sunday 10:30 a.m. MDT "Rejoice in the Lord always, and Wednesday(Cody) United Methodist Church Show Low, AZ, until his passing. again I say rejoice" Our Savior Lutheran Church Seasonal Bible Studies also available 804 E. 5th St., Valentine passed away Rodger is preceded in death by Summer Worship Schedule March 17, 2021. his parents, a brother, Melvin, and Missouri Synod Grace Lutheran Church 402-376-3473 SUNDAY MORNING 130 East 3rd St. • 376-2932 Sunday Worship Opportunities He was born sister, Janet. Sunday School Classes (all ages) SUNDAY (Affiliated with the Church of the August 9, 1940 He is survived by his sweet heart Lutheran Confession) In person at 9:30 a.m. CT 9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion 9:00 a.m. Livestream on in Valentine of 27 years Mikell Rhoades, five chil- Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 810 West 3rd to Ralph W. dren, daughter Lora Rhoades Pope Paul D. Nolting, Pastor www.valentineumc.com and Sunday School/Adult Bible Study Rhoades and and family, son Rodger Michael and Pastor's Residence 376-3248 www.facebook.com/valentineumc WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m. Summer Schedule at 9:30 a.m. Ada Genevieve (Jennie) Hamar family, daughter Kristy Yancey and Next Generation 6:30-8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Easter to Labor Day Sunday School Opportunities Rhoades. He was the oldest of four family, daughter Lisa Sanders and After School Bible School 3:45 p.m. Crossroads Assembly Church Services 9:30 a.m. Children: 10:00-10:45 a.m. children. Rodger enlisted in the family, son David Hofer and family, 404 E. Hwy 20.• 376-2905 The Church of Jesus Christ of Live stream at valentinelutheran.com Office Hours U.S. Air Force after receiving his sister Clara Rhoades Paxton and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Pastor Paul Maunu Latter-day Saints High School diploma and remained family, 16 grandchildren and two SUNDAY Winter Schedule 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. for six years. great grandchildren. Along with 339 West 4th St. • 376-2671 Labor Day to Memorial Day Tuesday 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Bible Classes (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Jeremy Johnson-Branch President Afterward he lived and worked a huge family of nephews, nieces, Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Closed-Friday, and weekends in several locations as an indus- cousins and friends. He was loved 660-988-7189 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Nursery 10:30 a.m. trial electrician. While employed much and will be greatly missed. SUNDAY SERVICES Church Services 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Sacrament 10:00 a.m. at California State University, Long A celebration of life will be held WEDNESDAY Radio Program - KVSH 2nd hour block 11:10 a.m. Sunday 8:05 a.m. Beach for 10+years he completed later. Youth Services 6:30 p.m. his degree in Industrial Technol- (6th thru 12th grade) Seventh Day Adventist 8th and Haley • 376-2364 Grace Ev. Lutheran School THURSDAY & Preschool Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Fred Grant Betty L. Bennett, 90 402-389-1465 Wood Lake Union Church Betty L. Bennett passed away on Jack, she returned to the Micheel Berean Bible Church SATURDAY 702 East 7th St.• 376-3714 Rev. Don Letellier • 967-3390 April 13, 2021 at the age of 90 years. Ranch to help her brother, Melvin. Sabbath School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Pastor Scott McClellen Worship Service 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m Betty L. Micheel was born to Carl After Melvin’s passing, she moved Worship Schedule Worship Service 11:00 a.m. A. and Ruth (Keller) Micheel on to the Carl and Patricia Johnson SUNDAY WEDNESDAY September 30, 1930 in Nebraska. Ranch where she bossed Carl and Early Church Service 9:15 a.m. Victory Bible Church Prayer Service 8:00 p.m. She was the youngest of eight kept him in line. Late Church Service 10:45 a.m. Merriman St. John’s Episcopal children. Her mother (Ruth) died She passed away peacefully on Sunday School will be offered at both Pastor Dave Morrison “The Church on Main Street" when Betty was two years old, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Ben- services for the kids. Sunday Service 6:00 p.m. 372 N. Main St. and she was raised by her loving nett County Hospital. WEDNESDAY EVENING Thursday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 376-1723 father. She attended grade school She is survived by her son Carl Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Pastor Steve Meysing in the Brownlee and Wood Lake (wife Patricia, grandson David, FRIDAY MORNING Grace Ev. Lutheran Church Worship Schedule area before the family moved to the granddaughter Kimberly (husband Missouri Synod April 18-Morning Prayer 10:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 6:30 a.m. 100 E. 2nd Ave. • Merriman, NE ranch south of Martin on LaCreek, Robert and great granddaughter Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Pastor Travis Sherman in 1941. She attended grade school Carlee), son Edwin (granddaugh- Wisconsin Synod Sunday Services 4:00 p.m. MST Pantry Hours and high school in Bennett County, ter Danelle (great grandchildren Thursdays 10:00 a.m.- Noon 3rd and Haley • 376-1643 graduating from high school in Jacob, Selena, Scottie, Kateri, St. Nicholas Catholic Church Except Holidays Pastor Thadeus Flitter 400 West 5th • 376-1672 1948. She spent most of her young two great, great grandchildren Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Fr. Abraham Kaduthodiyil Eli Wesleyan Church life riding horses, (since age two as Rose and Oliver), granddaughter Lutheran Radio Service Saturday 6:00 p.m. Paul McNare • 308-689-3500 told by her father). She loved tell- Melita (husband Walter York KWYR AM1260 8:15 a.m. ing stories about checking cattle, great grandchildren Cameron Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. KVSH 940 AM 8:30 a.m. windmills and salt for her dad. She and Hannah), daughter Margaret The Twister FM 99.5, 12:30 p.m. Lakeview Christian Hunts Chapel took pride in being a cowgirl and (grandson Brian (wife Sara great Zion Ev. Lutheran Reformed Church United Methodist Church helping her father. grandsons Mark, Austin and great North from Crookston; right at Grade School Pastor Judith Miller-Qualley In 1949 she married Riner (Son- granddaughter Allison), grand- Lakeview School; then right after Cody at 10:30 a.m. MT ny) Johnson and to this union four daughter Amanda (husband Mark 224 N. Govt. St. 376-2745 the cemetery. Sarah Dewey, PreK Teacher children were born, Carl, Clifford great grandson Logan and great Pastor Mark Langenbach Dean (died in infancy) Edwin, and granddaughter Leighton), grand- Suzanne Schultz, K-3 Teacher Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Ethan Doble, 4-8 Teacher/Principal Margaret. daughter Angela (husband Lonnie Betty held several jobs in the great granddaughter Adeline, great Martin Community including grandson Aspen), grandson Aaron Deputy Treasurer. After Sonny’s (great granddaughter Genevieve, death, she later moved to Dallas, and great grandson Jack), grand- SD where she married Jack Ben- son Nathan (wife Sunny great nett. While she lived in Dallas, she grandson Zack, and great grand- For insurance call held the job of Town Clerk. One of daughter Sophie). Valentine Livestock Auction Inc. the highlights of Betty’s life was Condolences and inquires can Thursday Sale Day being involved with the Dallas be sent to P.O. Box 225 Martin, SD Dave Major Fire Department. Betty took great 57551. Residential, farm, ranch, and Start Right. Start Here. 402-376-2810 Valentine, NE pride in being an active member At Betty’s request, cremation has recreational land specialists! and assisting with the growth of taken place and family services will 303 N. Main • Valentine, NE State Farm Insurance the department. be held at a date to be determined. Companies 1-800-682-4874 LashleyLand.com After the death of her husband 308-532-9300 or 402-322-5777 402-376-1530 Home Offices: Bloomington, IL 402-376-3611 office SCOOTER’S AUTO REPAIR Viola B. (Bessie) Mogle, 100 Viola Bessie (Bess) Mogle, age Platte. She is also survived by Inc. 100, passed away on Thursday, Grandchildren, Dallas Kime, Shane Business cards - Envelopes - Brochures - Flyers - Invitations March 25, 2021 at Cherry Hills Es- Kime and Tria (Cobb) Boomer, as COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR For all your Custom Forms - Invoices Ken Anderson tates in Valentine. well as four great grandchildren printing needs. Just need something printed out-we can do that too. Licensed & Insured Bess, former resident of Gordon and three great-great grandchil- Scott Battershaw, owner 89928 Pine Heights Dr. 402-376-3711 was born on December 6, 1920 at dren, special niece, Sandy (Gentry) Paper and envelopes Brownlee to John (Jack) W. and Sayer of North Platte and special 402-376-5951 205 E. Hwy. 20- Valentine 146 W. 2nd St. Valentine, NE 402-376-2833 also available for purchase. Valentine, NE 402-376-6140 cell Daisy C. Galligher. She was one of nephew, Don Kelly of Denver ten children. On April 30, 1938, she CO. She also leaves behind many married William A. Mogle of Cody. friends that loved her and will You could be They raised two daughters, Lorena miss her. and Shirley. Bessie was preceded in death by here for just She is survived by her daughters, her parents, eight siblings, and son Lorena (Richard) Cobb of Merri- in law, Kenneth (Buzz) Kime. Dave, Kay & Kent Sandoz man, Shirley Kime of Valentine, Burial will be held at a later date 90125 Hatchery Rd, Valentine, NE 69201 Living Every Day $ and sister, Nellie Gentry of North in the Gordon Cemetery. 402-376-3557 4.25 ‘Speaking of Nebraska’ “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is Cherry Hills your life? You are a mist that special focuses on appears for a little while and Estates "Retirement Community" then vanishes.” Assisted Living & Independent Senior Apartments vaccine hesitancy www.empireafs.com James 4:14 NIV www.cherryhillsassistedliving.org LINCOLN, (April 14, 2021) – As er, family physician/president 402-376-4949 COVID-19 vaccinations continue of the Partnership for a Healthy [email protected] 1100 East 10th St. • Valentine • 402-376-2555 across the state, data suggest there Lincoln; Dr. Afua Ntem-Mensah, is hesitancy to receive the vaccine infectious disease physician at Holmes among Nebraskans, including Faith Regional Health Services NELSEN hat would you do if some who are part of the state’s in Norfolk; Dr. Keyonna King, as- you knew that you Funeral Home minority populations. sistant professor in the Center for FURNITURE Nebraska medical experts will Reducing Health Disparities at the Furniture to build your world around. Wonly had a year to 321 N. 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"Serving Families First" filmed on location at Lincoln High The program will take an in- School in Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. CT, depth look at the topic from a Ne- SCOTTY'S Thinking about the prospect of You could be Wednesday, April 28. braska standpoint, discuss reasons RANCHLAND FOODS death, especially if it is done The in-person taping event is behind for vaccine hesitancy and time with our families and open to the public, but seating is present science-based information Scotty's Butcher Shop Fresh with some seriousness, has the here for just limited to ensure social distanc- regarding vaccinations. Meats & Farm To Market Fresh power to focus the mind on the close friends. And while this ing. 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We all know that today could Panelists include: Dr. Bob Raun- here for just they would travel the world or for otherwise try to squeeze as be our last day, and when we business, much pleasure out of life if take that seriously it tends to ranch, home $ or auto keep us focused on the more 4.25 they had only a year to live, 407 N. Main St. • Valentine • 402-376-1865 2021 most of us would still be important aspects of life. thinking about spending that –Christopher Simon Let us help you with your Hoffman Monuments Graduation printing needs. & StoneWorks 1205 S. Melrose • Announcements Casper, WY 82601 • Invitations Ph: 307.577.6314 Serving Nebraska, These weekly church messages are provided to you by the following 866-569-2666 Fax: 307.577.6340 South Dakota, Wyoming concerned and responsible citizens and businesses. 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SportS & Youth in the newS Valentine, NE, Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Results of the O’Neill Invitational VHS Coach Blake Beebout said, Salters, 14’ 11.50”; fourth place, “I’m proud of how our track team Kailee Kellum, 14’ 8.75”; 12th place, competed through a tough stretch Becca McGinley, 13’ 5.75”. in our season. Three track meets Shot Put - 10th place, Emma in six days time is never an easy Richards, 28’6.75”; 11th place, task, especially when you add the Ashlee Bacon, 28’ .5”. cold and wind. We are looking Discus Throw - seventh place, forward to hopefully getting some Emma Richards, 91’ .05”; 12th place, nice weather to get some quality Kinsey Buechle, 83’ .01”; 15th place, practice time in. Congratulations Ashlee Bacon, 74’. again to our Boys Team for winning The boys placed sixth out of the Sandhills Invite and to Isabelle ten teams with 31 points. Norfolk Salters for being the Female MVP Catholic won the invite. of the Sandhills Invite.” Individual results through 15th The Valentine Badgers attended place are as follows: the O’Neill Invitational, Thursday, 400 Meter Dash - fourth place, April 15, 2021. Nicholas Sherbeyn, 54; seventh The girls placed fifth out of nine place, Lex Larsen, 56.84; 14th place, teams with 62.33 points. O’Neill Dane Pilakowski, 1:00.04. won the invite. 800 Meter Run - 13th place, Dylan Individual results through 15th Haase, 2:25.80. place are as follows: 1600 Meter Run - fifth place, Jack 100 Meter Dash - first place, Izzy Lancaster, 5:07.38. Salters, 13.47; seventh place, Kailee 3200 Meter Run - 11th place, Kellum, 14.10. Grant Springer, 11:54.65. 200 Meter Dash - first place, Izzy 300 Meter Hurdles - eighth place, Salters, 27.43. Nathan Perrett, 46.87; 13th place, 400 Meter Dash - fifth place, Calvin Stoeger, 51.18. Alivia Patterson, 1:06.78. 4x100 Meter Relay - sixth place, 800 Meter Run - 15th place, Lind- Valentine and the team of Nicholas sey Boes, 3:21.97. Sherbeyn, Logan Harp, Nathan 3200 Meter Run - 11th place, Perrett, and Kenneth Shelbourn, Grace Maunu, 15:53.31. 48.56; 11th place, Valentine JV and 100 Meter Hurdles - third place, the team of Nick Ohlmann, Daniel Becca McGinley, 17.65; seventh Witt, James Woodraska, and Mason place, Renee Fisbeck, 19.27. Harp, 54.57. 300 Meter Hurdles - 12th place, 4x400 Meter Relay - sixth place, Becca McGinley, 57.73; 14th place, Valentine and the team of Ashton Renee Fisbeck, 58.67; 15th place, Lurz, Lex Larsen, Dane Pilakowski, Caitlynn Mack, 1:00.59. and Nicholas Sherbeyn, 3:56.80. 4x100 Meter Relay - fourth place, 4x800 Meter Relay - fourth place, Valentine and the team of Izzy Valentine and the team of Grant Salters, Alivia Patterson, Becca Springer, Dylan Haase, Riece Ri- McGinley, and Kailee Kellum, vera, and Jack Lancaster, 9:30.83. 54.66; 10th place, Valentine JV and High Jump - fifth place, Kenneth the team of Jenna Purdum, Kaylee Shelbourn, 5’ 4”; ninth place, Lex Wenig, Caitlynn Mack, and Finley Larsen, 5’ 4”. Photo by Danielle Arganbright Mosner, 1:03.86. Pole Vault - 10th place, Dylan 4x400 Meter Relay - fifth place, Haase, 9’ 2”. Photo by DeanNa Fowler Valentine and the team of Renee Long Jump - second place, Ken- Salters receives MVP at Fisbeck, Alivia Patterson, Delaney neth Shelbourn, 19’ 4.75’; eighth VHS Lost Prom Robison, and Malika Monore, palce, Dane Pilakowski, 18’. 4:46.37. Triple Jump - first place, Ken- Sandhills Invite High Jump - first place, Kailee neth Shelbourn, 41’ 6”; seventh king and queen crowned Congratulations to Badger track athlete, Isabelle Salters. She Kellum, 5’; eighth place, Alivia Pat- place, Ashton Lurz, 37’ 7”. received female track athlete MVP at the 2021 Sandhills Track terson, 4’ 4”. Shot Put - 10th place, Jonah Per- Saturday, April 17, 2021, was the VHS Prom, with the theme Invitational. She earned first place finishes in long jump, 100 Pole Vault - third place, Emma rett, 36’ 4.5”; 13th place, Fletcher Lost Prom. After the promenade was complete, King Blaine Sage meter and 200 meter runs, as well as a second place finish in theRichards, 7’ 8”; sixth place, Delaney Larsen, 35’ 8.25”. and Queen Delaney Robison were crowned! 4x100 relay. Robison, 7’ 8”; 12th place,Kaylee Discus Throw - seventh place, Wenig, 6’ 2”. Fletcher Larsen, 118’ 6”. Long Jump - third place, Izzy

Public urged to leave wildlife babies alone Todd County LINCOLN — Seeing young wild it is normal for a doe to leave its High School animals, such as deer, possums, fawn to keep it from being detected ducks, rabbits and song birds, by predators. Predators can see the alone is common this time of year. doe as it feeds, so she leaves the Graduation is a Go! Though the inclination may be fawn hidden and leaves the area to intervene, the best choice is to to draw attention away from the MISSION – Todd County’s Class and gowns will be held on Thurs- leave the animal alone. fawn’s location. of 2021 will be graduating on Sat- day, May 13, at 1:00 p.m. Students Here are some rules of thumb RABBITS: Baby rabbits are left urday, May 15, at 11:00 a.m. at the only, due to CDC/Rosebud Sioux from the Nebraska Game and Parks unattended through much of the Falcon Football Field on the Mis- Tribe guidelines, are asked to meet Commission regarding wildlife day and night. Mother cottontails sion Campus. The Ceremonies will in the high school gym. Again, babies: do this to prevent drawing preda- be live streamed. masks and social distancing will BIRDS: Young non-feathered tors to the nest. If you see the rab- Each graduate can invite four be required. birds and nests with eggs dis- bits, leave them alone. guests. Masks and Social Distanc- For further information call covered on the ground should be Do not try to raise wildlife babies ing will be required. TCH at 605-856-3503. placed back in the tree. Baby birds as pets. As animals mature, they Graduation practice with caps covered in feathers found on the become more independent and fol- ground are being tended to by their low natural instincts to leave and parents; leave them alone. establish their own territories. Res- DEER: A lone fawn may appear cued animals are poorly prepared BADGER OF THE WEEK SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK to be abandoned or injured, but the for life in the wild. mother frequently is off feeding Keep in mind: Most wildlife Isabelle Salters, Senior, Track Delaney Robison, Senior or drinking. Do not move it. The babies are protected by state or Valentine longer the fawn is separated from federal law, and it is illegal to pos- Izzy has had a phenomenal track Delaney has always been reli-

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6 ValeNtiNe MidlaNd News Public Notices Valentine, NE, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Cherry County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes

The Cherry County Board of ceived from the Nebraska/National no individual resource value will Ward, Storer. The motion carried. Alecia Rabago, Services, $40.00; Re- Nebraska Public Power District, Commissioners met in regular ses- Association of Counties and insight be given priority in vegetation Highway Superintendent Lloyd ese Inc., Services, $1,920.75; Region Services, $99.54; North Star Electric, sion on April 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. from the Nebraska State Auditor’s management decisions.” Smith provided the Board with IV Inc., Services, $2,626.00; Region Services, $1,155.79; Office Products in the Cherry County Commission- Office regarding how to Counties The Bow and Arrow Conserva- an update regarding various road 4 Behavioral Health System, Ser- Center, Supplies, $360.81; The Parts ers Meeting Room, as per notice in are expected to prepare for the tion Easement creates a legally projects and material availability. vices, $5,554.00; Repco Marketing Company, Services, $865.70; Per- the Valentine Midland News every receipt of funds allocated by the binding nexus with the Federal The Board reviewed the Sher- Inc., Services, $41.80; Sandhill Oil rett Construction LTD, Services, week and with the agenda being on Covid American Rescue Plan the Government. As stated in the iff’s Quarterly Fee Report from Company Inc, Services, $4,677.10; $551.22; Pit Stall, Services, $818.99; file in the office of the County Clerk. Board discussed the need to create a Conservation Bank Agreement January-March 2021, the Clerk of Eric Scott, Clerical Salary/Rent/ Prema, Services, $172.63; Reese The meeting was called to order fund in order to accept these funds. attached to the Conservation Ease- the District Court Fee Report for Telephone/Equipment, $8,690.14; Inc., Services, $3,749.02; Resource at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman Storer. Storer moved and Ward seconded ment, it will become federally man- the month of March, and the Fund Scotty’s Ranchland Foods, LLC, Management Co. Inc., Services, Roll call was taken. Present for to create a new fund, 2580 for the aged; Page 1, “U.S. Fish and Wildlife Balance Listing for 3/31/2021. Supplies, $71.25; Elior Inc., Summit $363.50; Sandhill Oil Company Inc., the meeting were Cherry County Covid American Rescue Plan Fund. Service, an agency within the U.S. Confirmation of data was re- Food Service, Services, $7,410.02; Fuel, $8,863.44; Sandhills Ranch Commissioners Tanya Storer, Roll call vote: Aye – Ward, Storer, Dept. of Interior, has jurisdiction ceived, and revisions were made Sundance Enterprises, Services, Supply Services, $322.78; Security Martin DeNaeyer, James Ward, DeNaeyer. The motion carried. over the conservation, protection, to the proposed draft resolution $62.00; Tehrani Motor Company, First Bank, Services, $3,985.21; Sun- and Cherry County Deputy Clerk Michelle Garwood, 4-H Educa- restoration, and management of submitted by Commissioner Ward Services, $40.00; Jasmine Thunder dance Enterprises, Services, $6.00; Elise Hamling. The Open Meetings tor and Unit Leader for the Cherry Federally listed species within the earlier in the meeting and the Reso- Hawk, Services, $40.00; Tony’s Tire Unitech Inc., Services, $318.00; Act Poster was acknowledged by County Extension Office met with U.S. pursuant to the Endangered lution was read aloud. Ward moved and Auto Repair, Services, $15.00; US Cellular, Services, $69.23; City Chairman Storer and the Pledge the Board to discuss salary/wage Species Act… U.S. Fish and Wildlife and DeNaeyer seconded to adopt True Value Hardware, Supplies, of Valentine, Services, $1,556.22; of Allegiance was recited. budgeting regarding the current Service is the entity which oversees Resolution # 04-13-2021-01 Opposing $18.16; Uniform and Accessories Westover Electric, Services, $151.53; The Board of Commissioners and upcoming fiscal year. The that establishment, use, operation the Federal Government’s “30x30” Warehouse, Supplies, $74.70; Uni- Woody’s Repair-Merlin Woodworth, regular meeting minutes from proposed changes did not increase and maintenance of the Bank.” In Land Preservation Goal. Roll call versity of Nebraska-Lincoln, Ser- Services, $65.00 March 30, 2021 were read. Storer the overall budget. No board action addition to being in conflict with the vote: Aye – Ward, Storer, DeNaeyer. vices, $1,200.00; UNL Panhandle TOTAL $128,255.55 moved and DeNaeyer seconded to was required. Natural Resource Plan, this would The motion carried. Research and Extension, Services, Claims were presented in the approve the minutes as read. Roll The Board reviewed an invoice negate Cherry County’s right of The Board discussed the three $4,588.77; US Cellular, Services, amount of $4,661.81 and disallowed call vote: Aye – DeNaeyer, Ward, for the remaining balance owed to coordination in the future, of land current vacancies on the Cherry $70.17; Valentine Midland News, in the amount of $-. Storer. The motion carried. Region 24 Emergency Management use/land management changes on County Hospital Board of Trustees. Publishing Services, $581.77; City A warrant was ordered drawn The Board of Equalization and confirmed that the amount to Federally managed lands as defined Storer moved and DeNaeyer sec- of Valentine, Utilities, $4,252.11; on the Visitor Promotion Fund in meeting minutes from March 30, be paid is correct. No board action in 43 USC §1712 and in accordance onded to appoint Andrew Ward to Ward Plumbing & Heating LLC, the amount of $4,661.81 2021 were read. DeNaeyer moved was required. with Cherry County’s Natural the Cherry County Hospital Board Services, $323.00; Watchguard VISITOR PROMOTION and Ward seconded to approve the Commissioner Storer provided Resources Plan. of Trustees, for the remainder of Video, Supplies, $9,640.00; Gary Centurylink, Services, $129.37; minutes as read. Roll call vote: a review of her findings regarding Furthermore, Cherry County’s the term vacated by June Stroup, Weaver, Reimbursement, $158.14; Cherry County Visitors Promo Aye – Ward, Storer, DeNaeyer. The CUP Application #003/20 submitted Comprehensive Land Use Plan for a term set to expire July 30, Wex Bank, Fuel, $1,473.88; Trevor Board, Reimbursement, $823.04; motion carried. by Bow and Arrow Ranch, LLC., states on page 40: 2021. Roll call vote: Aye – Storer, De- Willcuts, Reimbursement, $135.00 Cork Thornton Ice Fishing Tour- The Board of Corrections meet- and offered a written draft version “Cherry County will use this Naeyer, Ward. The motion carried. TOTAL $85,201.63 nament, Grant, $2,000.00; Tony ing minutes from March 30, 2021 of a proposed motion to the other plan as a basis and opportunity DeNaeyer moved and Ward Claims were presented in the Hanson, Services, $75.00; Heart were read. Ward moved and De- Commissioners, and the Deputy for proactive monitoring of, and seconded to appoint Deanna Scott amount of $128,255.55 and disal- City Bull Bash, Grant, $1,000.00; Naeyer seconded to approve the Clerk, and stated that it would be involvement in, state and federal to the Cherry County Hospital lowed in the amount of $-. Howard Johnson Hotel, Services, minutes as read. Roll call vote: open for discussion among the resource management planning Board of Trustees to a term set to A warrant was ordered drawn $246.85; Journal Entry, Voided Aye – Storer, DeNaeyer, Ward. The Board. and decision-making. expire July 30, 2025. Roll call vote: on the Road Fund in the amount of Check #21035821-$633.29; Norfolk motion carried. Under Nebraska State Statuary The County will work coop- Aye – DeNaeyer, Ward, Storer. The $128,255.55 Daily News, Services, $325.00; Out- Anne Quigley, Valentine Pub- authority granted by §76-2,112, “Ap- eratively with State and Federal motion carried. ROAD back Screenprinting & Embroidery, lic Library Executive Director proval of a proposed acquisition agencies, but consistently assert DeNaeyer moved and Storer sec- Andersen & Sons NAPA Auto Services, $297.45; City of Valentine, presented the Board with a 100 may be denied upon a finding by the the local values that are expressed onded to approve claim #’s 21045898 Parts, Supplies, $24.06; Andy’s Services, $398.39 Year Anniversary Proclamation in appropriate governing body that in this plan and insist that they be and 21045971. Roll call vote: Aye – Glass Shop, Services, $325.00; TOTAL $4,661.81 celebration of the Valentine Public the acquisition is not in the public respected in State and Federal land Storer, DeNaeyer. Abstain – Ward. Ashby Lumber Company, Sup- Claims were presented in the Library’s 100th Birthday. Mrs. interest when the easement is in- use planning and decision-making. The motion carried. plies, $29.90; B’s Enterprises Inc., amount of $5,000.00 and disallowed Quigley offered background and consistent with (a) a comprehensive Those values include: April 13, 2021 Services, $4,900.00; Bacon Repair, in the amount of $-. history of the library, the evolution plan for the area which had been of- Maintaining agriculture, includ- CHERRY COUNTY CLAIMS Services, $5,738.78; Bill’s Garage, A warrant was ordered drawn of the Bookmobile program and ficially adopted and was in force at ing the land and water resources LISTING Services, $1,181.08; Bomgaars, Sup- on the Visitor Improvement Fund shared many of the services that the the time of the conveyance.” Based on which it depends, as the basis of Claims were presented in the plies, $683.33; Buckles Fuel Service in the amount of $5,000.00 Valentine Public Library offers to on the finding of fact regarding the local economy and way of life. amount of $5,723.81 and disallowed Inc., Services, $3,509.84; Central VISITOR IMPROVEMENT the residents of Cherry County now the Bow and Arrow Conservation The Bow and Arrow Conserva- in the amount of $-. Valley Ag Cooperative, Services, Heartland Bike Share, Grant, and over the last hundred years. Easement, Commissioner Storer tion Easement would conflict with A warrant was ordered drawn $1,232.92; Cherry County Imple- $5,000.00 Commissioner Storer read the moved to deny the Conservation the Comprehensive Land Use Plan on the General Fund in the amount ment, Services, $630.88; Cherry TOTAL $5,000.00 proclamation aloud. Storer moved Easement, for CUP 003/20, for the by reducing the value of the identi- of $5,723.81 County Sheriff, Services, $20.00; Claims were presented in the and Ward seconded to approve the following reasons: fied real property, (as required by General Fund Cody Livestock Supply, Supplies, amount of $22,024.09 and disallowed Proclamation in recognition of the The Bow and Arrow Ranch LLC IRS Code). Cherry County’s Com- Heart City Plumbing & Heating, $44.95; Consolidated Telephone, in the amount of $-. Valentine Public Library’s 100th Conservation Easement would be prehensive Land Use Plan states Services, $5,723.81 Telephone Service, $201.13; Cowboy A warrant was ordered drawn on Anniversary and to declare 2021 the in conflict with both the Natural on page 1: TOTAL $5,723.81 Welding, Services, $1,777.40; Croell the Health Insurance Claims Fund Year of the Library and to express Resource Plan and Cherry County’s “Private and public land and Claims were presented in the Inc, Services, $1,262.87; Custer Pub- in the amount of $22,024.09 the Board’s appreciation for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, as it water resources are used wisely, amount of $7.00 and disallowed in lic Power District, Services, $168.07; EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSUR- Library and all the volunteers who changes the primary purpose/use sustaining for generations the the amount of $-. D/W Machine & Manufacturing Co., ANCE CLAIMS have made this possible. Roll call of the defined acres to ‘long term ecological, economic, social, cul- A warrant was ordered drawn Supplies, $7.00; Danielski Farms Cherry County Clerk, Health vote: Aye – DeNaeyer, Ward, Storer. management of the Protected Prop- tural, recreational and aesthetic on the Road Fund in the amount Inc., Services, $13,355.28; DAS State Insurance Claims, $22,024.09 The motion carried. erty as it pertains to the American values that support the quality of of $7.00 Accounting 6507, Services, $27.70; TOTAL $22,024.09 The Board engaged in discus- Burying Beetle,’ thereby prioritiz- life treasured by county residents.” ROAD Garrett Egger, Reimbursement, Claims were presented in the sion via phone with Eric Kamler, ing one primary resource value. It is therefore clear that the Heart City Lock & Key/Charles $37.36; Emerson Equipment, Servic- amount of $8,767.73 and disallowed Representative of Congressman Page 2 of the Conservation economic values of Cherry County Ward, Services, $7.00 es, $59.48; Flat Creek Construction, in the amount of $-. Adrian Smith, and received an up- Easement states that ‘Whereas, are a priority to be to be taken into TOTAL $7.00 Services, $8,000.00; Galaway Field A warrant was ordered drawn on date regarding the recent work of the Protected Property is adjacent consideration, and Conservation Ward moved and DeNaeyer sec- Repair LLC, Services, $1,657.50; The the Bookmobile Fund in the amount Congressman Smith. Mr. Kamler to the Valentine National Wildlife Easements, by definition of IRS onded to approve claims. Roll call General Store Inc., Supplies, $223.12; of $8,767.73 indicated various Executive Orders Refuge and will expand that block Code MUST reduce the real prop- vote: Aye –Storer, DeNaeyer, Ward. Great Plains Communications, BOOKMOBILE that their office is monitoring such of protected habitat… the Protected erty value, directly impacting the The motion carried. Telephone Service, $213.90; Home- Thomas County Library, Book- as the ‘30x30 land protection order’, Property provides key habitat for economic values of the County’s April 13, 2021 town Lumber & Construction LLC, mobile, $547.00; Valentine Public ‘tax code overhaul’ and the ‘Ameri- terrestrial wildlife, including the resources, which would be in con- CHERRY COUNTY CLAIMS Supplies, $165.00; Huskerland Com- Library, Bookmobile, $8,220.73 can Rescue Plan,’ for which they are American Burying Beetle; and flict with the Comprehensive Land LISTING munications LLC, Supplies, $2.99; TOTAL $8,767.73 awaiting more concrete articula- Whereas, as a stipulation of the Use Plan. Claims were presented in the Independent Salt Co., Supplies, Claims were presented in the tions of those orders. Mr. Kamler Conservation Bank and a Conser- IRS code Section 1; 170 A-14(h)(3) amount of $85,201.63 and disallowed $1,008.00; Interstate Battery System, amount of $244.04 and disallowed acknowledged the vagueness of vation Banking Agreement was (ii); “If the donation of a conserva- in the amount of $-. Services, $1,085.60; KBR Rural Pub- in the amount of $-. available information regarding created for the long-term manage- tion easement has no material effect A warrant was ordered drawn lic Power District, Utilities, $449.58; A warrant was ordered drawn on the receipt/use and purpose of ment of the protected property as it on the value of real property, or on the General Fund in the amount Kimball Midwest, Services, $93.54; the Emergency Management Fund funds potentially being distributed pertains to the American Burying enhances rather than reduced the of $85,201.63 Koinzan Trucking LLC, Services, in the amount of $244.04 to county entities across the United Beetle, which has additional re- value of real property, no deduction GENERAL $3,405.95; L&L Gravel, Services, EMERGENCY MANAGE- States in accordance with the Covid strictions and/or requirements in is allowable.” Advanced Satellites, Supplies, $16,500.00; Lawson Products, Inc., MENT American Rescue Plan. Mr. Kamler addition to this easement. Whereas In summary, Commissioner $499.96; Anderson Electric Inc, Supplies, $411.31; Lazy Ev Cattle Centurylink, Services, $244.04 also indicated that many of Presi- all of the above constitute the Con- Storer moves to deny the Bow and Services, $2,710.10; Applied Con- Co., Services, $1,500.00; Kent Lopez, TOTAL $244.04 dent Trump’s trade policies which servation Values of the Protected Arrow Ranch Conservation Ease- nective Technologies, Services, Reimbursement, $246.41; Martin Claims were presented in the positively affect agricultural com- Property; and Whereas the Grantor ment because: $1,272.15; Black Hills Chemical, Auto Parts II, Supplies, $440.65; amount of $2,855.92 and disallowed modity trading are being continued desires to protect and conserve the It is inconsistent with the Cherry Supplies, $661.64; Bomgaars, Sup- Martin Marietta Materials, Sup- in the amount of $-. with the Biden Administration. Conservation Values and present County Natural Resource Plan and plies, $1,714.44; Buckles Fuel Ser- plies, $4,255.74; Mathis Equipment, A warrant was ordered drawn Commissioner Storer requested status of Protected Property by the Cherry County Comprehensive vice, Inc, Supplies, $106.83; Centu- Services, $170.72; MCT Trucking, on the Inheritance Tax Fund in the that attention be paid to H.R. 803 conveyance to the LAND TRUST Land Use Plan; it creates one speci- rylink, Telephone Service, $186.96; Services, $9,500.00; Medical Enter- amount of $2,855.92 – Protecting America’s Wilder- of this Easement for the purpose fied prioritized use, defined as the Centurylink, Telephone Service, prises Inc., Services, $35.00; Men- INHERITANCE TAX ness and Public Lands Act and the of conserving the present status “Conservation Values,” which is $1,730.11; Cherry County Clinic, ards, Supplies, $72.23; Village of Houghton Bradford Whitted PC, potential for the ‘expanded heri- and Conservation Values of the for the American Burying Beetle Services, $330.00; Cherry County Merriman, Services, $126.65; Mips Services, $2,855.92 tage areas protection’ as it relates Protected Property and to prevent listed as ‘threatened’ and subject Court, Court Fees, $136.00; Cherry Inc., Services, $180.00; Mullen Auto TOTAL $2,855.92 closely to grassland preservation as the use or development of the Pro- to the Endangered Species Act over County Sheriff, Services, $269.06; & Diesel, Services, $870.34; Murphy At 3:31 p.m., with no further that would clearly have relevance tected Property for any purpose or which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Cherry County Treasurer, Bank Tractor & Equipment Company, business to come before the Board, to the Nebraska Sandhills. in any manner that which would Service has jurisdiction. Fees, $5.00; Clearfly Communica- Services, $13,772.13; Neal Lumber Chairman Storer declared the meet- Members of the previously ap- conflict with the maintenance As a legally defined Conserva- tions, Telephone Service, $288.84; Company Inc., Services, $59.50; Neal ing adjourned. pointed exploratory committee re- of the Protected Property in the tion Easement, according to IRS Consolidated Management Com- Oil & Auto Center, Services, $854.50; These minutes are not the official sponsible for drafting a resolution present condition for both this requirements, it MUST, reduce the pany, Services, $331.45; DAS State Nebraska Dept. of Correctional Ser- record and may be corrected. A copy for protecting property rights and and all future generations except value of the real property which is Accounting 6506, Services, $448.00; vice, Services, $1,566.40; Nebraska of the approved, official minutes is opposing the ’30 by 30 Executive Or- as explicitly provided for herein.’ part of the economic base of Cherry DAS State Accounting 6507, Servic- Machinery Company/NMC Inc., available to the public in the Cherry der’ met with the Board to discuss Further evidence of fact that the County. es, $202.70; DISH Network, Services, Services, $538.15; Nebraska Motor County Clerk’s Office. the adoption of a resolution op- Bow and Arrow Conservation Ease- Commissioners Ward and De- $239.19; Encartele Inc, Services, Fuels Division, Services, $2,159.00; 18438-21 ZNEZ posing Executive Order #14008 on ment establishes the American Naeyer discussed the consisten- $300.00; Tanya Fay, Services, $40.00; Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home Burying Beetle habitat as the pri- cies with their individual findings Federal Surplus Property, Supplies, and Abroad discussed at the March mary use/management purpose. in their own research to those of $176.00; Firstnet/AT&T Mobility, 30, 2021 meeting. Commissioner The Conservation Bank Agree- Commissioner Storer and engaged Telephone Service, $609.95; Galls Village of Wood Lake Ward had prepared a draft of such ment attached to the Conservation in discussion with Zoning Adminis- LLC, Services, $568.13; Michelle a resolution to which the Board as Easement states that, on page 3, trator Jessica Coyle regarding the Garwood, Reimbursement, $129.36; well as the Exploratory Committee the conservation values are de- Planning Commission’s review of Pat Greenough, Reimbursement, meeting minutes members present considered and fined as “ecological values which the Conservation Easement being $100.00; GRP & Associates, Sup- revised. The discussion included serve as habitat (including without considered. Administrator Coyle plies, $57.00; Henderson’s IGA, The April 14 Wood Lake Village samples), $19.00. the importance of the existence limitation, food, water and proper indicated that, as reflected in the Supplies, $103.20; Kami Hooey, Ser- Board meeting wag called to order Grant made a motion to pay and tedious navigation of the Fed- vegetative mix and canopy cover) minutes of the Planning Commis- vices, $188.50; Johnson Law Office, by Ron Pinney at 7:00 p.m. Grant the bills, seconded by Joe. Motion eral Land Policy and Management necessary to support occupancy, sion’s meeting, there was minimal Clerical Salary/Rent/Telephone/ Morland and Joe McMurtrey an- carried. Act, the acknowledgement of the survival and reproduction of the discussion prior to voting to rec- Equipment, $4,141.73; KBR Rural swered roll call. The Open Meeting OLD BUSINESS existing Cherry County Natural Covered Species” i.e., American ommend approval to the Board of Public Power, Services, $81.34; Ke- Act was recognized. The minutes Discussed the ceiling, and wait- Resource and Management Plan for Burying Beetle. Commissioners. arney Regional, Services, $2,690.98; of the previous meeting were read. ing to talk to contractor. Federal and State Managed Lands Page 12 of the Conservation Ward seconded the motion by Ashley Kolessa, Services, $20.00; Grant made a motion to accept NEW BUSINESS and the protections that it offers, Bank Agreement indicates that Commissioner Storer which was Marco Technologies, LLC, Ser- as read, seconded by Joe. Motion Grant made a motion to accept clarification that this resolution is the establishment of the Conser- on the floor. Roll call vote: Aye – vices, $196.59; Microfilm Imaging carried. The Treasurer’s report Kara Buechle’s bid for main- intended to be a statement and is not vation “Bank” is dependent upon Storer, DeNaeyer, Ward. The mo- Systems, Services, $136.00; MIPS, was read. Joe made a motion to ap- taining the Village park for the law, the potential for the adopted the execution of applicable “Sub- tion carried. Services, $2,851.09; Nebraska ASSN prove as read, seconded by Grant. summer of 2021, seconded by Joe. resolution to be amended/adapted ordination Agreements,” defined The Board and County Attorney of County Clerks, Dues/Fees/ Motion carried. The outstanding Motion carried. The millings were as needed and the hope that this on page 7 as “a written, recorded Eric Scott discussed the official Training, $75.00; Niobrara Valley bills were read. discussed and Ron will check with resolution may be used as a model agreement in which the holder of request for changes to the March Consultants, Services, $2,065.22; KBR Rural Public Power Dis- the roads superintendent. John for other taxing entities in order an interest in, lien or encumbrance 9, 2021 Cherry County Board of NIRMA, Dues/Fees/Training, trict, $667.70; 941 Tax, $149.16; Hoefs discussed several water to show cumulative opposition to on the Bank Property makes a lien Commissioners meeting minutes $187.00; NK Waste Management, Valentine Midland News (meet- projects. Would like to remind the the executive order. The Board was or encumbrance subject to and of received from Jessica Piskorski LLC, Services, $184.00; NPZA, ing minutes), $19.31; NK Waste residents that there are guidelines awaiting detail clarifications from lower priority than the Conserva- with regard to the Danielski Dues/Fees/Training, $60.00; Office Inc., (trash), $483.00; Great Plains to follow as to what can be put the County Assessor as well as the tion Easement, even though the lien Harvesting CUP hearing held on Products, Supplies, $1,884.79; Out- Communications (telephone, est), in the dumpsters and that boxes Niobrara River Council Executive or encumbrance was recorded.” February 11, 2021. Ward moved back Screenprinting & Embroidery, $60.00; Ray Shields (contract la- should be broken down and put in Director prior to acting. The Cherry County Natural and DeNaeyer seconded to amend Supplies, $45.00; Paper Tiger Shred- bor), $250.00; John Hoefs (wages the recycling container. Joe and The Board recessed for lunch Resource Plan recognizes that the minutes from the February 11, ding, Services, $50.00; Platte Valley pstg, supplies), $536.46; American Grant are going to check on the from 12:03 p.m. to 1:06 p.m. federal law mandates multiple 2021 and the March 9, 2021 meet- Communications, Services, $140.00; Ag Lab (water samples), $19.50; drainage at the park. Grant made The Board received comments uses of federally managed lands ings to change ‘Jessica Piskorski’ Prema, Services, $213.56; Presto X, Jackie Ferguson (wages), $392.49; a motion to adjourn, seconded by from the public during the allot- and page 12 states that “in order to ‘Ms. Piskorski’ and decline any Services, $81.00; Quadient Finance Bank of the West (returned check Joe. Motion carried. Meeting was ted time. to comply with the multiple use additional amendments to the min- USA, Services, $1,000.00; Quigley $230.00 plus $15.00 fee) got a ca- adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Upon receipt of information re- concept mandated by the Statutes, utes. Roll call vote: Aye – DeNaeyer, Dill & Quigley, Services, $1,990.00; shier check for $230.00, $245.00; 18437-21 ZNEZ Neb Health Envir Lab (water

Public Notices ValeNtiNe MidlaNd News 7 Valentine, NE, Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Notice Notice Notice Notice of Dissolution of In the District Court of Cherry On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at a home-schooled child or a child In the District Court of Cherry 4:00 p.m., a meeting conducted by attending a nonpublic school who County, Nebraska County, Nebraska Schied Operating, L.L.C. Case number CI 21-11 Valentine Community Schools will has been or may be identified with Case number CI 21-19 take place at the Valentine High a disability and attends a nonpub- Legal notice for name change of In Re name change of Caleub Notice is hereby provided pursu- A. Scott, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box Logan Brackeen. School Commons. The purpose of lic school within the boundaries ant to Nebraska Revised Statute 21- 349, Valentine, Nebraska 69201. a minor child the meeting will be to provide an of Valentine Community Schools In Re name change of JC Shyri- Notice is hereby given that on 150, that Schied Operating, L.L.C., c) This notice shall appear in the the 9th day of March, 2021, a peti- opportunity for parents and rep- are urged to attend. If you have has filed a Statement of Dissolution Valentine Midland News for three danne Augustyn, A Minor Child. resentatives of nonpublic schools further questions pertaining to this Notice is hereby given that on tion was filed in the District Court with the Nebraska Secretary of (3) consecutive weeks. of Cherry County, Nebraska, the to participate in the development meeting, please contact Mr. Mike State. All claims against Schied Operat- the 6th day of April, 2021, a peti- of a plan for providing special Halley, Valentine Community tion was filed in the District Court object and prayer of which is for Any person(s) or entities having ing, L.L.C., shall be barred unless the petitioner’s name from Caleub education services to children with Schools Superintendent at 402-376- a claim in accordance with this an action to enforce such claim(s) of Cherry County, Nebraska, the disabilities who attend nonpublic 1780, ext. 225 or Mrs. Cristen Witte, object and prayer of which is to Logan Brackeen to June Logan Notice shall, to wit is brought within five years of the Brackeen. schools and home schools which Valentine Community Schools a) All claims must fully set forth final publication of this notice. change a minor child’s name from are within the Valentine Com- Special Education Coordinator at Jc Shyridanne Augustyn to Jacie A hearing will be had on said pe- the claim(s), cause(s) of action, and Eric A. Scott tition before the Honorable Judge munity Schools District for the 402-376-3237, ext. 262. or demand(s) and the supporting Attorney at Law Shyridanne Hamilton. 2021-2022 school year. Parents of 18425-14, 21 ZNEZ A hearing will be had on said Kozisek in the courtroom, 365 N. factual basis for such. P.O. Box 349 petition before the Honorable Judge Main St. on the 21st day of May, 2021 b) Such claims may be sent to: Valentine, Nebraska 69201 Mark D. Kozisek in the District at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter Schied Operating, L.L.C., c/o Eric 18433-21, 28, 5 ZNEZ Court of Cherry County at 365 N. as will be convenient for the court Request For Bid Main Street, Valentine, NE on the and that unless sufficient cause is 21st day of May, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. shown to the contrary, the peti- SWA 21-04 Notice of Organization of or as soon thereafter as will be tioner’s name will be changed from convenient for the Court and that that of Caleub Logan Brackeen to Liquified Petroleum Gas-Propane unless sufficient cause is shown June Logan Brackeen. Pleasant Valley Family to the contrary, the minor child’s Caleub Logan Brackeen, The Sicangu Wicoti Awayankapi individual(s) or firm(s) and/or name will be changed from that of petitioner (SWA) Corporation is seeking to qualified Indian enterprise(s) Farms, L.L.C. Jc Shyridanne Augustyn to Jacie 916 N. Green St. Bids for Liquefied Petroleum Gas submitting the lowest responsive A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Shyridanne Hamilton. Valentine, NE 69201 (Propane) until April 30, 2021 at bid if such proposal is within Tonya J. Augustyn, Petitioner 18407-31, 7, 14, 21 ZNEZ 4:00 p.m. budgeting limits established for Notice is hereby given that Pleas- in perpetuity, unless sooner ter- Erin M. Urbom, #23330 SCOPE OF WORK this solicitation and is within ten ant Valley Family Farms, LLC, A minated pursuant to its operat- BRADLEY LAW OFFICE, PC Firm fixed proposals price per percent (10%) of the lowest respon- Nebraska Limited Liability Com- ing agreement. The affairs of the 202 West Third Street Notice to gallon for the contract period sive quotation from any qualified pany, has been organized under company are to be conducted by Grand Island, NE 68801 beginning May 10, 2021 until De- individual or firm. If no responsive the laws of the State of Nebraska, the members until such time as Telephone: (308) 382-2128 cember 30, 2021. Proposal shall bid by a qualified Indian enterprise with its registered office located their successor or successors are [email protected] Contractors include services, handling and is within the above-stated limits, at 538 North Howe St., Valentine, selected pursuant to the Operating 18427-14, 21 ZNEZ Call Order: 850 delivery of Liquefied Petroleum then award will be made to the NE 69201. The general nature of Agreement. Contract ID: M800361 Gas, on a fill and keep full basis individual or firm with the lowest the business is to engage in and Andrew C. Johnson State Project No. M80036 for the SWA Corporation offices, responsive bid. do any lawful act concerning any Attorney at Law Notice of Sale Location: District 8 Erosion Warehouse, Cabinet Shop, four (4) PROPOSAL PROCESS and all lawful business for which Johnson Law Office Control elderly complexes, and on an as- Sealed Proposals must be sub- a limited liability company may P.O. Box 766 WHEREAS, It is hereby deter- In counties: Blaine, Boyd, Cher- needed basis for all orders placed mitted to the SWA Corporation be organized under the laws of the Valentine, NE 69201 mined by the City of Valentine, ry, Garfield, Holt, Keya Paha, Loup, for vacant units managed by the ATTN: Cheryl Douville-Yellow State of Nebraska. The company 402-376-1860 Nebraska, that they have surplus Rock, Wheeler, Brown SWA Corporation. Each bid must Hawk, Procurement Manager by was organized and commenced on 18432-21, 28, 5 ZNEZ personal property consisting of a The Nebraska Department of state if leak tests performed by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on April 30, 2021. April 6, 2021, and shall continue 1985 Chevrolet pickup, the total fair Transportation will receive sealed certified SWA maintenance staff All proposals shall be submitted in market value of which is less than bids in Room 104 of the Central will be acceptable. a sealed envelope clearly marked $5,000.00, which personal property Office Building at 1500 Hwy. 2 in INDIAN PREFERENCE “SEALED BID 21-04 PROPANE” Notice of Organization of should be sold; Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m. on May 6, Any firm seeking Indian Prefer- NO FAX OR E-MAIL BIDS WILL NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE- 2021. At that time the bids will be ence in this award must provide BE ACCEPTED. Pleasant Valley Grain & SOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL opened and read. evidence that it is not less than RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND OF THE CITY OF VALENTINE, Bids will be opened and the bid 51% Indian owned and controlled. ALL BIDS Livestock, L.L.C. NEBRASKA, AS FOLLOWS: totals will be read via Webex. The A prequalification application will The SWA Corporation reserves It is hereby directed that the City Webex information will be avail- be provided to you if you wish to the right to accept/reject any and A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Manager in his discretion may sell able on the BidX Letting webpage claim Indian Preference. This ap- all proposals or to waive any infor- it for scrap, may advertise for sealed a minimum of two days prior to the plication must be submitted with mation or irregularities. Notice is hereby given that Pleas- in perpetuity, unless sooner ter- bids or otherwise dispose of said opening, and can be found by se- your bid proposal. For further information, please ant Valley Grain & Livestock, LLC, minated pursuant to its operat- property. lecting the applicable letting form: AWARD contact Cheryl Douville-Yellow A Nebraska Limited Liability Com- ing agreement. The affairs of the Passed and adopted by the City https://www.bidx.com/ne/lettings The contract(s) will only Hawk at (605) 747-2203 ext. 236. pany, has been organized under company are to be conducted by Council of the City of Valentine, Plans, specifications, and ad- be awarded to responsible 18423-14, 21, 28 ZNEZ the laws of the State of Nebraska, the members until such time as Cherry County, Nebraska, on this ditional letting information may with its registered office located their successor or successors are 8th day of April, 2021. Inquiries may be found at the Nebraska Depart- at 538 North Howe St., Valentine, selected pursuant to the Operating be made with the City Manager at ment of Transportation's web- Advertisement to bid NE 69201. The general nature of Agreement. City Hall, 402-376-2323. site at http://dot.nebraska.gov/ the business is to engage in and Andrew C. Johnson 18428-14, 21 ZNEZ business-center/business-opp/ St. Nicholas Catholic Church, on April 29, 2021 from 6:00-7:00 to do any lawful act concerning any Attorney at Law hwy-bridge-lp/. Valentine, NE, herein called Own- view project. Electronic copies of and all lawful business for which Johnson Law Office 18422-14, 21, 28 ZNEZ er will invite contractors to bid on plans and specifications are avail- a limited liability company may P.O. Box 766 a Renovation of the existing Altar able via a web address at no cost be organized under the laws of the Valentine, NE 69201 area in Sanctuary. to the contractor by contacting State of Nebraska. The company 402-376-1860 Sealed bids will be received until St. Nicholas at 402-376-1187 or 402- was organized and commenced on 18431-21, 28, 5 ZNEZ 3:00 p.m. on May 14, 2021 at the St. 376-5287. April 6, 2021, and shall continue City Of Valentine Financial Report Nicholas Catholic Church Rectory, The successful bidder will be Queen Moon Dowden Jackson 400 W. 5th St., Valentine, NE 69201. required to furnish Work Comp, All bids must be on the forms Liability Insurance, and Builders Memorial Trust Fund provided with the specifications Risk Insurance during the project. Village of Nenzel Fiscal Year 2019-2020 as prepared by the Parish Council. The Owner reserves the right to Bids received after closing will be accept, reject or negotiate any or all meeting minutes Pursuant to the will of Queen Moon Dowden Jackson, an annual returned unopened and shall not bids and to waive any informality reporting of items received and paid out and the amount of money be considered. in the bidding. The Village of Nenzel held a regu- Street Light Electricity, $187.50; allocated to each project are as follows: Prime bidders may obtain plans 18434-21, 28 ZNEZ lar meeting on April 15, 2021.Those KBR, Community Building Elec- Beginning Cash 10/1/19 $62,368.09 at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church present: Kurt Busenitz, Terri Nol- tricity, $425.48; Erin R. Heath, CPA, Income Received $11,593.16 lette, Tim Nollette, Deanna Schmit, 1099 Preparation, $25.00; Midland TOTAL CASH AVAILABLE $73,961.25 Kim Schmit, Richard Schmit. News, Publication of meeting no- Expenditures: Tim Nollette called the meeting tices and minutes, $11.12; Nelsen Library Books $5,000.00 to order. Plumbing, Furnace/Heat Pump TOTAL EXPENSES $5,000.00 Deanna Schmit moved to ap- Repair, $515.60; NK Waste, Trash Ending Cash 9/30/20 $68,961.25 Notice prove the March 19, 2021 minutes. Removal, $569.25. Deanna M Schmit 2021 Personal Property Returns are due in the Asses- Motion seconded by Kurt Busenitz. Deanna Schmit moved to com- City Clerk/Treasurer sor’s Office on or before May 3, 2021 without penalty. The Motion passed unanimously. plete road repair on North Main 18436-21 ZNEZ federal income tax extended filing deadline does not extend Deanna Schmit moved to ap- Street to the Cemetery Road with the filing deadline for personal property returns. All added prove the Claims and Treasurer’s the amount not exceeding $3,000. Report. Motion seconded by Kim Motion seconded by Kurt Busenitz. value after May 3, 2021, will receive a 10 percent late filing Schmit. Motion passed unani- Motion passed unanimously. Valentine Community penalty. Added value after July 1, 2021 will receive a 25 mously. Meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m. percent late filing penalty. Please let us know if you have CLAIMS—Niobrara Valley Con- The next meeting will be held on Schools Board of Education any questions. sultants, 1 & 6 Year Hearing and May 20, 2021. Betty Daugherty, Cherry County Assessor Correspondence, $146.66; KBR, 18447-21 ZNEZ April meeting minutes 18439-21 ZNEZ The Valentine Community Heating, 240.66; Elizabeth Heinert, Schools Board of Education met 510.72; Henderson’s I.G.A., 318.29; in regular session on Wednesday, Hometown Lumber, 66.23; The Meeting Notices April 14, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Instrumentalist, 45.00; J.W. Pep- Notice Of Organization of The Board approved to not ac- per, 154.99; Josten’s Inc., 913.61; Valentine City Council Cherry County Board cept the proposed Nebraska Health KBR Rural Public Power District, TM Construction, L.L.C. Notice is hereby given that the of Commissioners Standards. 996.83; Keya Paha County School, regular meeting of the Council of The Board of Cherry County Notice is hereby given that TM continue perpetually unless sooner The Board did not approve 250.00;Elysabeth Kierl, 379.21; the City of Valentine, Nebraska Commissioners will meet the sec- Construction, LLC, a Nebraska terminated under the provisions optional mask wearing in schools. Heather Kime, 421.34; Kadie will be held on the second Thurs- ond and last Tuesday of each Limited Liability Company, has of the Operating Agreement or in . The Board approved the offer Kruger, 646.38; KSB School Law, day of every month at 7:00 p.m in month, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commis- been organized under the laws accordance with the Nebraska Uni- of two teaching contracts and one PC LLO, 864.00; Lacreek Electric the Meeting Room of the Valentine sioner Meeting Room of the Cherry of the state of Nebraska, with its form Limited Liability Company Administrative contract for the Association, Inc., 359.15; Lincoln Public Library, 324 North Main County Courthouse. A current initial designated office at 321 Gov- Act. The affairs of the company 2021-2022 year. Electric Company, 151.57; Heather Street, Valentine, Nebraska. The agenda will be on file in the office ernment St., Valentine, Nebraska are to be conducted by its manager, The Board approved the Build- Lurz, 181.94; Mark’s, 2,019.83; meeting will be open to the at- of the County Clerk. 69201. The general nature of its Tom Mehrens, in accordance with ing and Grounds committee sug- Mathis Equipment, 56.58; Brittany tendance of the public. An agenda 18416-7, 14, 21, 28 ZNEZ gested to do list. McLeod, 357.46; Lacey Mundorf, business is to engage in and do any its Operating Agreement. for the meeting, kept continuously The next regular meeting will 651.17; NAEA, 470.00 ; NAPA lawful act for which limited liabil- By Its Organizing Member and current, is available for public in- Cherry County Board be Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Auto Parts, 5.96; Travis Wurth, ity companies may be organized Registered Agent spection in the City Clerk’s office at 5:00 p.m. 2,327.50; Nebraska Assoc. of School under the provisions of the Ne- Tom Mehrens 323 North Main Street, Valentine, of Corrections The Cherry County Board of Cor- For full Board minutes go to: Boards, 463.57; NK Waste, Inc., braska Uniform Limited Liability 321 Government St. Nebraska. rections will meet the last Tuesday http://meeting.sparqdata.com/ 580.00; North Star Electric, 457.93; Company Act. The company shall Valentine, NE 69201 Deanna Schmit, City Clerk of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the public/Organization/55 Office Products Center, 4,429.57; commence doing business on April 18441-21, 28, 5 ZNEZ 18415-7, 14, 21, 28 ZNEZ Commissioner Meeting Room of Access, 16.38; Wendy Adamson, Cali Olson, 632.02; Olson’s Pest 15, 2021, and its operation shall the Cherry County Courthouse. A 132.15; Amplify Education Inc., Technicians, 409.00; One Source, Cherry County Hospital current agenda will be on file in the 223.00; Appeara, 304.85; BJ’s In- 196.00; The Parent Institute, 229.00; Board of Trustees office of the County Clerk. strument Repair, 400.00; Bomgaars Karen Phillips, 885.78; Prestige Notice is hereby given that a reg- 18417-7, 14, 21, 28 ZNEZ Supply Inc., 974.41; Ted C Buechle, Group, Inc., 3,500.00; Pronto Parts Notice Of Organization of ular board meeting of the Cherry 702.24; Julia Burdick, 829.92; BW Co., 25.95; Quill Corporation, County Hospital Board of Trustees Plus Mid Nebraska Inn & Suites, 1,423.97; Rasmussen Mechanical Next Adventure, L.L.C. will be held at the Cherry County Valentine Public Library 1,099.90; Calls Garage, 136.30; Cen- Services, Inc., 15,017.10; Jennifer Hospital on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Notice is hereby given that the tral Distribution, 4,925.69; Cherry Salters, 297.92; Sandhill Oil Co., Notice is hereby given that Next and its operation shall continue at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room regular meeting of the Board of County Implement, 333.60; City Inc, 196.06; Scotty’s Ranchland Adventure, LLC, a Nebraska Lim- perpetually unless sooner termi- of the hospital. The agenda for such Trustees of the Valentine Public of Valentine, 10,791.52; Kendra Foods, 60.37; Sportboardz, 4.00; ited Liability Company, has been nated under the provisions of the meeting is available for inspection Library will be held on Monday, Cochran, 159.60; Consumer Driven Melissa Stephens, 175.56; Sundance organized under the laws of the Operating Agreement or in accor- at the office of the chief executive April 26, 2021 as planned at 4:30 p.m. Technologies, LLC, 15,105.00; Amy Enterprises, 96.00; Three River state of Nebraska, with its initial dance with the Nebraska Uniform officer. in the Library meeting room for the Cox, 255.36; D/W Machines & Telco, 31.80; U. S. Cellular, 152.44; designated office at 104 N. Ridge Limited Liability Company Act. Cherry County Hospital purpose of conducting any business Mfg. Co. Inc., 607.00; Dell, 1,842.40; Valentine Medical Clinic, LLC, Road, Valentine, Nebraska 69201. The affairs of the company are to Board of Trustees which may properly come before Demco, 422.18; Ed. Service Unit 125.00; Valentine Midland News, The general nature of its business be conducted by its manager, Rich- Sheila Wheeler, Secretary them. A current agenda will be on No 17, 31,576.00; Edutyping / B.E. 787.91; Valentine Physical Therapy is to engage in and do any law- ard Markus, in accordance with its 18435-21 ZNEZ file at the public library. Publishing, 217.05; ESU 3, 40.00; and Sports Rehab, LLC, 759.00; Volt ful act for which limited liability Operating Agreement. Valentine Public Library ESU Coordinating Council, 100.00; Athletics, Inc., 500.00; Ward Plbing companies may be organized under By Its Registered Agent Board of Trustees Jeff Fay, 212.27; Tisha Fischer, & Heating, LLC, 188.25; Western Oil the provisions of the Nebraska Uni- Richard Markus Anne Quigley, Director 255.36; Golden West, 67.50; Mi- II, LLC., 652.17 form Limited Liability Company 104 N. Ridge Rd. 18448-21 ZNEZ chael Halley, 200.00; Alicia Harms, $117,068.48 Act. The company shall commence Valentine, NE 69201 474.01; Heart City Plumbing & 18443-21 ZNEZ doing business on April 14, 2021, 18440-21, 28, 5 ZNEZ 8 Valentine Midland news Valentine, NE, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Valentine Community Schools Board of Notice of Notice of Organization Education March meeting minutes sealed bids The Cody-Kilgore School District Hoebe’s Smoke N’ Meats, LLC Valentine Community Schools Claims from the General Fund Director Gail Brown effective at is seeking sealed bids to surplus two Board of Education held a meeting 6.1.4. Approval of Manual Claims the end of the current 2020-2021 Notice is hereby given that shall commence doing business on Mini Buses, and one 2003 Ford E350 on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 5:00 from the General Fund contract year. This motion, made HOEBE’S SMOKE N’ MEATS, LLC, April 16, 2021, and its operation shall XL Super Duty Van. p.m. at Valentine High School, 431 6.1.5. Approval of Manual Claims by Shane Kime and seconded by a Nebraska Limited Liability Com- continue perpetually unless sooner The district reserves the right to N. Green Street, Valentine, NE. from the Activity Fund Jo Hand, Passed. pany, has been organized under the terminated under the provisions accept or reject bids. 1. Roll Call 6.2. Reports Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: laws of the state of Nebraska, with of the Operating Agreement or in Bids are due by noon, Monday, Meeting called to order at 5:00 6.2.1. Special Education Coordi- Yea, Jo Hand: Yea, Shane Kime: its initial agent for service of pro- accordance with the Nebraska Uni- May 10, at the District Office located p.m. by President Will Fischer not- nator’s Report Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea cess being Jason Hoebelheinrich form Limited Liability Company at 360 W. 4th Street East, Cody, NE ing that the meeting was properly 6.2.2. Activity Director’s Report 6.7. Approve contract with Janet whose address is 540 N. Cherry St., Act. The affairs of the company are 69211. advertised according to policy, with 6.2.3. Counselors Reports Shelbourn as a 1.0 FTE beginning Valentine, NE 69201 and its initial to be conducted by its manager, Ja- Contact the District Office at 402- a notice of time and place posted in 6.2.4. Principals Reports with the 2021-2022 school year designated office is at 540 N. Cherry son Hoebelheinrich in accordance 823-4117 for more information or to three prominent places at least 48 6.2.5. Superintendent’s Report Approve contract with Janet St., Valentine, NE 69201. The gener- with its Operating Agreement. inspect the vehicles in person. hours before the beginning of the 6.3. Discussion and any neces- Shelbourn as a 1.0 FTE beginning al nature of its business is to engage By Its Organizing Member 18429-21, 29, 5 ZNEZ meeting. sary action regarding the COVID-19 with the 2021-2022 school year. This in and do any lawful act for which Jason Hoebelheinrich Present: Will Fischer, Greg School Plan and the wearing of motion, made by Greg Gass and limited liability companies may be 540 N. Cherry St. Gass, Jo Hand, Shane Kime and masks in school. seconded by Shane Kime, Passed. organized under the provisions of Valentine, NE 69201 Notice for Kris Larsen. Roger Wiese, Executive Director, Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: the Nebraska Uniform Limited Li- 18444-21, 28, 5 ZNEZ Clint Assarsson was marked as Nebraska North Central Health Yea, Jo Hand: Yea, Shane Kime: ability Company Act. The company Public Hearing excused absence. Department, joined the meeting via Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea There were also 19 guests pres- zoom to provide health department 6.8. Consider and approve con- Valentine ent with 3 guests present via zoom. guidelines regarding COVID-19. tracts and amendments to update Planting tips for 2. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of continuing with salary and benefits for VHS Prin- Planning 3. Notice of Open Meetings Law current COVID-19 school policy cipal Andy Cronin, VMS Principal growing success 4. Review of Agenda and revisit same item at the April Jeff Sayer, VES Principal Lindsay Commission 4.1. Publication of Notice Board meeting. This motion, made Wonnenberg and Superintendent Notice is hereby given that the by Melinda Myers surrounding soil and establish a The meeting was advertised by Shane Kime and seconded by Mike Halley for the 2021-2022 school Planning Commission for the City Increase your growing success strong root system. Use fingers in Midland Newspaper the Kris Larsen, Passed. year. of Valentine will hold a Public by giving your transplants a good to tease apart the roots or a sharp weeks of 2/22/2021 and 3/1/2021. Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Approval of Administration Hearing at the Valentine City Li- start with a few simple planting knife to slice through the surface The meeting was posted at VHS, Yea, Jo Hand: Yea, Shane Kime: contracts for the 2021-2022 school brary Meeting Room on Monday, techniques. Preparing them for the roots in a few places. VMS, and VES on 3/5/2021. Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea year as presented. This motion, May 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. for the transition outdoors and planting Plant tomato transplants several 4.2. Approval of Agenda 6.4. Review and approval of made by Kris Larsen and seconded purpose of hearing public comment properly will help you grow your inches deeper or set long leggy Approval of the agenda as pre- Board Policy #5035 by Jo Hand, Passed. regarding application by Chelsea best garden yet. plants in a trench. This encour- sented. This motion, made by Kris Review and approval of Board Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Renning for a conditional use per- Transplants started indoors ages roots to form along the buried Larsen and seconded by Shane Policy 5035 as presented. This Yea, Jo Hand: Yea, Shane Kime: mit to operate a General Daycare from seed or purchased at a local stem. Remove the lowest leaves Kime, Passed. motion, made by Shane Kime and Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea at 468 N. Main Street, Valentine, garden center or greenhouse need that will be covered by the soil and Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: seconded by Jo Hand, Passed. 6.9. Discuss and take any neces- Nebraska. This hearing is open to time to prepare for their outdoor loosen the roots on the hardened- Yea, Jo Hand: Yea, Shane Kime: Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: sary action regarding the approval the public. home. Gradually toughen them up off transplant. Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea Yea, Jo Hand: Yea, Shane Kime: of the VCS Mission/Vision/Core Deanna Schmit with a procedure called hardening Dig a shallow trench two to 4.3. Notes Regarding Agenda Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea Values document. City Clerk off. This process helps them adjust three inches deep. Lay the leggy 5. Public Comment 6.5. Discussion and action relat- Approval of Mission/Vision/ 18430-21 ZNEZ to the outdoor growing conditions, tomato in the trench and carefully 6. Action Items ing to any changes for the 2021-2022 Core Values document as pre- so plants will suffer less transplant bend the stem so the upper portion 6.1. Consent Agenda school calendar sented. This motion, made by Kris shock and establish more quickly. remains above ground. Cover the Approval of consent agenda as Discussion and approval of Larsen and seconded by Greg Gass, Start by moving the plants out- stem with soil and water. presented. This motion, made by changes to 2021-2022 school year Passed. NOTICE doors to a sheltered shady location Set stakes and towers in place at Kris Larsen and seconded by Greg calendar as presented. This motion, Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: The Cherry County Weed Gass, Passed. made by Kris Larsen and seconded Yea, Jo Hand: Yea, Shane Kime: about one to two weeks before the the time of planting to reduce the Control Authority will be recommended planting date. Stop risk of damaging roots and stems Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: by Greg Gass, Passed. Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea fertilizing and water thoroughly when trying to secure tall plants. Yea, Jo Hand: Yea, Shane Kime: Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: 6.10. Superintendent Evaluation conducting surveying and when the planting mix is starting Make sure the support is strong Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea Yea, Jo Hand: Yea, Shane Kime: 7. Board Members/Committees controlling of yellow flag iris to dry. Move plants into an hour and tall enough for the plants. 6.1.1. Approval of Minutes from Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea Report on the banks of the North of direct sunlight the first day, in- Gardener’s Supply Vertex tomato Regular Board of Education Meet- 6.6. Accept resignation of certi- 8. Adjourn Loup River in Cherry Coun- ing February 10, 2021 fied staff effective at the end of the Board President Will Fischer creasing the time by an hour each cages and supports are flexible, ty. The approximate start day. Make this easier by placing lightweight and can be installed 6.1.2. Treasurer’s Report current 2020-2021 contract year adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. transplants in a wagon, old saucer around established plants without 6.1.3. Approval of Regular Accept resignation of Athletic 18442-21 ZNEZ date of this project will be sled or Gardener’s Supply Garden damage. May 20, weather permitting, Cart (gardeners.com). Keep frost Remove any flowers and fruit on and may continue for up to protection handy or move plants the transplants at the time of plant- two weeks. This service is indoors when frost is in the fore- ing so plants can direct energy into Noxious Weeds Must Be Controlled provided at NO COST to the cast. forming roots, resulting in more Once the plants are hardened off, flowers and fruit over time. If you You are required to control noxious weeds on your property. landowners. Landowners move them into the garden. Water cannot bring yourself to do this, try not wishing to participate the planting mix thoroughly the removing flowers on every other The noxious weeds are: Musk Thistle, Plumeless Thistle, Canada Thistle, in this project or who would night before planting. If possible, plant or row at planting. Do the Leafy Spurge, Knapweed (spotted and diffuse), Purple Loosestrife, Saltcedar, like more information re- plant in the morning or on a cloudy same to the remaining flowers the Phragmites, Knotweed (Japanese and Giant), Sericea Lespedeza and Peren- garding this highly invasive day to reduce moisture loss and following week. stress on the plants. Water new transplants often nial Yellow Bedstraw. Notice is hereby given this 16th day of April, 2021, species are encouraged to Follow spacing recommenda- enough to keep the soil moist, but pursuant to the Noxious Weed Control Act, section 2-955, subsection 1(a), to call Barbara Good-Small, tions on the plant tags to save not soggy wet. Water thoroughly every person who owns or controls land in Cherry County, Nebraska, that Cherry County Weed Super- money and time. You will need and gradually extend the amount of noxious weeds being grown, or growing on, such land shall be controlled at intendent, at 402-322-1067. fewer plants to fill the space and time between watering to encour- Funding for this project has allow each plant to reach its full age deep, more drought-tolerant such frequency as to prevent establishment, provide eradication, or reduce potential. roots. Adding a layer of shredded further propagation or dissemination of such weeds. been provided by a grant Press on the sides of the pot to leaves, evergreen needles or other Upon failure to observe this notice, the county weed superintendent is re- from the Nebraska Depart- loosen the roots and carefully slide organic mulch will help conserve ment of Agriculture through the plant out of the container. Do moisture, suppress weeds, and quired to: the Sandhills Weed Manage- not pull the plant out by the stem improve the soil as it decomposes. 1. Proceed pursuant to the law and issue legal notice to the landowner of ment Area. or you may end up with all stem Implementing these strategies property infested with noxious weeds and giving such landowner 15 days to and no attached roots. will help increase your enjoyment 18446-21, 28, 5, 12 ZNEZ Gently loosen any encircling and reduce maintenance through- control the noxious weed infestation. Conviction for noncompliance may result and tightly bound roots. This en- out the growing season. in a $100 per day fine to the landowner, with a maximum fine of $1,500; or courages the roots to explore the 2. Should more immediate control be required, proceed pursuant to the law and have the weeds controlled by such method as he/she finds necessary,Meeting Notices Invitations of all kinds the expense of which shall constitute a lien and be entered as a tax against Kilgore Rural Fire the land, and be collected as other real estate taxes are collected, or by other District • Wedding • Anniversary means, as provided by law. Kilgore Rural Fire District will be holding a meeting, Thursday, April • Birthday • Parties Also, the public is notified that noxious weed seed and propagative parts 29, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. MT at the Nenzel may be disseminated through the movement of machinery and equipment, Community Building. • Bridal Shower • Baby Shower trucks, grain and seed, hay, straw, nursery stock, fencing materials, sod, ma- nure, and soil as well as articles of similar nature. Methods of treatment have If you have a special occasion we can been prescribed by the Director of Agriculture and may be obtained from the 1-800-ACS-2345 Call 24 hours a design something just for you at county weed control authority. day, seven www.cancer.org days a week Midland News & Printing By Order of Cherry County Weed Control Authority 18445-21 ZNEZ 146 W. 2nd St. Valentine, NE 402-376-2833 Funding available for farmers and ranchers NELSEN FURNITURE to develop conservation activity plans LINCOLN, April 13, 2021 – The resource need such a managing are made directly to program U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrients or to address an air qual- participants for development of a Natural Resources Conservation ity concern. Conservation Activity Plan. 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VHS Band & Choir Full service florist with the freshest flowers in town. District Music will be held April 23 in West Holt

Band Students (From Left to Right) Back Row: Grant Springer, Sean Springer, Mireya LaPointe, Kaylee Hanson, Kenny Shel- bourn, Riece Rivera, Traven Fletcher, James Woodraska, Holden O’Dell Middle Row: Armani Koltz, Grady Russell, Elli Springer, Calvin Stoeger, Preston Stoeger, Caitlynn Mack, Johnny Kruger, Tamara Benedict, Mrs. Springer Front: Shyanne Urbin, Grace Maunu, Finley Mosner, Kyler Carpet, Upholstery,Stanley Tile floor cleaning Your certifiedNot Pictured: fire & water Emma Richards, Mackenzie Ward, and Mrs. damageRhoades restoration specialists 402-376-3366 • 1-888-376-3366 Choir Students (From Left to Right) Back Row: Biyantai Nadeau, Paige Dunkel, Mariah Welliver, Grady Russell, Jonah Per- rett, Nathan Perrett, Kenny Shelbourn, Tim Egelhoff, Mrs. Springer Middle Row: Teylor Meh- rens, Tamara Benedict, Sarah Butler, Cate Salters, Sheldyn Rodgers, Hanna Bitner, Ako- sha Ward, Brooke Henkenius, Jessica Reynolds, Iyanna Burnette, Cassius Browning, Jordan Kruger Front Row: Jaiden Welch, Elli Springer, Faith Buer, Grace Maunu, Ava Reagle, Markea Osborne, Riece Ri- vera Not Pictured: Haylee Rich- ards, Madison York, Mrs. Rhoades www.heartcityflorist.net

Valentine SCOOTER’S AUTO REPAIR Janine’s Flower Exchange & Emporium Henderson’s IGA COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR Full service florist with the freshest flowers in town. Lattes • Smoothies Scott Battershaw, owner Locker Inc. Kitchenware, gadgets & much more 710 E. Hwy. 20 Ken Anderson, owner 402-376-3711 402-376-5951ut janinesflowers.net 1002 W. Hwy. 20 • 402-376-1982 402-376-1144 www.IGA.com 89928 Pine Heights Dr., Valentine 402-376-6140 cell 205 E. Hwy. 20- Valentine, NE 262 N. Main St. •402-376-2257, 376-2392 HealtHcare WitH Heart... Stec’s Cleaning Arganbright Law Office, L.L.C. 402-376-1240 Cherry County Clinic Carpet, Upholstery, Tile floor cleaning WARREN R. ARGANBRIGHT Kelli Garwood, MD 800-967-2240 Your certified fire & water KURT DAM ARGANBRIGHT Cassie Schill, PAC 161 N. Hall damage restoration specialists 402-376-2088 111 E. Third St. Valentine, NE 512 N. Green St. Valentine 402-376-3770 402-376-3366 • 1-888-376-3366 Dr. Adam Lori L. Shelbourn Anderson, D.D.S. "Retirement Community" Dr. Kelly Assisted Living & Independent CPA, LLC Senior Apartments Anderson, D.D.S. We have gifts for every occassion. PO Box 242 • Valentine, NE • 402-376-2888 402-376-1323 •Valentine, NE www.cherryhillsassistedliving.org 275 N. Main St. • Valentine, NE • 402-376-1942 201 N Main St Valentine, NE 402-376-3318 www.shelbourncpa.com [email protected] 1100 East 10th St. • Valentine • 402-376-2555 206 NW 4th St. • Mullen, NE

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4-H Luck of the Draw items available April 24! Cherry County 4-H’s annual fund raiser Luck of the Draw was postponed from its usual date bag; McDonald’s, eight free sandwiches and eight free McCafé; Middle Niobrara NRD, tree cer- in conjunction with Bull Bash due to weather. It will now be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at tificate; Midland News, one year subscription; Mike’s Market, Fasica gun; Nails by Becky, Relax 10:00 a.m. CT at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Local 4-H youth and leaders will join with the robe and slippers; Nak Gems, Paparazzi jewelry baskets; Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parent community to raise funds for the Cherry County 4-H program. These funds support 4-H program- Association c/o Robbi Blume, kid activity basket; Nelsen Furniture, chalk board; New Directions ming supplies and clinicians, trophies, ribbons, awards, scholarships, exhibitor T-shirts and more. Chiropractic, three tanning sessions, one body sculpting session, one laser lipolysis facial gift Nearly 250 4-H members and 75 volunteers are involved in Cherry County 4-H. certificate; Nichole Garwood Daycare, wooden box art set; Nielsen Insurance, Prairie Club golf Cherry County 4-H has received many generous donations from 4-H clubs, individuals and towels and balls; Night Light Photography by Nina Nelson, patriotic bull canvas; Niobrara Valley businesses that will result in a wide variety of items for all age groups that may be won during the Vineyards, two $25 Gift certificates; North Star Electric, Milwaukee flood light; Outback Screen drawing. Tickets may be purchased on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cherry Printing and Embroidery, 10 caps with embroidery; Pepsi Co., Pepsi accessories and cases of County Fairgrounds. Supporters choose from the many items they would like to take home and Pepsi products; Peterson Beel Law Office and Sandhills Title, LED light with cord; Pinnacle Bank, place their tickets in that item's draw pot for a chance at winning. Ticket sales close at 4:00 p.m. cooler, gloves, planner, and calendar; Pit Stall, Husky Liners floor mats; Plus One Manufacturing, Due to UNL COVID-19 guidelines, only 50 people may be in the building at a time. There will be no five foot feed bunk; Premier Automotive Repair, two YETI cups and two gift certificates and a set public attendance inside for the drawing but listen to KVSH starting at 4:45 p.m. and winners will of tires; Price’s Gallery and Framing, horse print; Pronto Parts Company, Mycro pocket light; be announced or follow the UNL Extension in Cherry County Facebook page. Winners can pick Radant family, iPod ear buds; Radiant Systems, three foot radiant heater; Ramm Knives, hats and up prizes at the event location once the drawing is complete, usually between 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. You beanies and T-shirt; Randy and Janie Swanson, D6 Lantana Ranch, tower humidifier; Randy and do not have to be present to win, though, and can pick up items at the Cherry County Extension Beth Stoner family, horseshoe cross and extending screwdriver; Reese Inc., bag of pellets for the office at 365 North Main Street later in the week. grill; Reimers Well Drilling, three Arctic gallon jugs with $50 gift certificates; Rhonda Cherry, The following are donations from our community: 09 Leatherwork, purse; Adam and Janell courtship quilt; Ron’s Quik Lube, two oil changes gift certificate; Salon Bliss, $100 gift certificate; Naslund and family, compound bow case; Aflac, Erin Miller, Morning Wake-up coffee basket; All Sandhill Oil, tailgate gift certificate; Sandhills Area Foundation, T-shirts and caps; Sandhills Art Tied Up by Cathy Radant, puppy tie blanket; Amanda’s Cakes by Amanda Jones, quarter custom and Metal Gallery, Nebraska metal spinning sign; Sandhills Cattle Association, shirts and caps; sheet cake; Andy and Kasey Dawson and Form A Feed, Kanga cooler, Sherpa blanket, FormAFeed Sandhills Family Dental Clinic, Light Up Your Smile basket; Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association, hat; Andy’s Glass, one free windshield chip repair; Angie and Marty Jordan, milk frothier, gourmet buffalo and hat; Sandhills Spa, $50 gift certificate; Sandhills State Bank, Sandhills State Bank vest specialty coffee, syrup, and biscotti; Auntie D’s, wooden barn with Wind Willow mixes; Bacon and mug with goodies; Sandhills Style, hair products; Schemmer Studios, Plien Air Mustang soft Repair, $30 Bomgaars gift certificate; Balanced Body Works and Outback Rentals (Jan Smith), one pastel; Schumacher Veterinary Services, Yeti cooler; Scott, Kris, Fletcher and Lex Larsen family, hour massage gift certificate and $50; Bank of the West, teddy bears/hats, water bottle, money breast cancer awareness basket; Scotty’s Ranchland Foods, six beef strips, loins and seasoning; bags; Berry Creek Gun and Pawn, .22 Rifle; Bob and Jody Dexter and Dana and Shelby Ramm, Security First Bank- Cody/Valentine, DeWalt chainsaw; Shear Madness, hair products; Sparks equine first aid kit; Bomgaars, $30 gift certificate; Bordertown Steakhouse and Saloon Kilgore, four Nebraska Spurs CFDA Club, tickets for gun raffle and family session – private lesson from Spurs steak dinners; Brewer’s Canoers and Bowling Center, 12 Niobrara River hats; Broken Spoke Bou- CFDA Club; Steele Feed, horse treats; Steifel Farms, family pool pass / inflatable cow float; Stoner tique, hat, mug, golf balls, and tees; Butler Veterinary Clinic, vaccine veterinary gun with supplies Trucking LLC, gift basket with gloves and cooler and much more; Sugar Creek Photos, Janette and dog bed gift basket; Central Valley Ag, portable fence system; Charles Foster, two men or boy Duffield, two photographs, Suits and Chaps and Takin’ Care of my Gear; Sunshine Greenhouse, haircuts; Chelsie Moreland Photography, one 30 minute session and one 8x10 print; Cherry Coun- $30 gift certificate; Tall Tails Taxidermy / Booner Buck, $75 gift certificate, deer block, deer min- ty 4-H Council, compound bow / hay chix / kayak/ $200 4-H Camp scholarship; Cherry County eral; Taterz Creations, Katie Fronning, wall hanging decor; Tehrani Motors, free oil change; Hospital and Clinic, two knife sets, two pillows, sheets, suitcase; Cherry County Implement /NAPA Tetherow Appraisal Service LLC, and Heart City Storage Solutions LLC, solar powered trail/range Auto Parts, NAPA bucket with goodies; Cherry County Veterinary Clinic, Brad Rodgers, calving cam; The Gun Cabinet, old timer knife set; The Insurance Center, Little Blue Truck gift basket, box supplies; Churchill Ranch, one hay bale; Coach Light Café, $25 gift certificate; Cody Foster The Wrinkle in Time book set and book and cuddly friend gift basket; The Prairie Club, golf bag; and Company, custom Christmas ornaments; Cody’s Husker Hub, $25.00 gift certificate, Husker Tom and Edith Schnieder, 14 ribeye steaks 16 oz. each; Town and Country 4-H Club, fire pit with Hub long sleeve shirt, tumbler; Cody Livestock Supply, horse lover’s basket; Cody/Kilgore FFA, lots of accessories; Town and Country Insurance, ice auger with attachment for drill; Tranquil- hand crafted wooden table; Coke, mini fridge; Comfort Inn, one jacuzzi suite room; Country Fabrics ity Massage and Salon, hair products and more; True Value, electric pressure washer; Trula and Crafts, craft supplies in tote; Crafts and Co., Joanna Connot, lots of handcrafted wooden signs; Churchill, barrel racing lesson; Union Bank and Trust Co., double lock gun vault; Valentine Com- CSS Farms, bag of potatoes/ air fryer; D/W Machine and Manufacturing, welding helmet; Daniel- munity Schools, family sports pass; Valentine Dental, Oral B electric toothbrush; Valentine FFA, ski Harvesting and Farming, Phillips 66 gift card; Delaney Cattle Service, fun buds, ear pods; Dick two work lights, 20 steel cross fence posts, five tomato cages; Valentine Physical Therapy and Sports Clark Construction, embroidered Milwaukee tough shell heated jacket; DLM Photography, Jenna Medicine, two horse grain bucket with accessories; Valentine’s Niobrara Lodge, pool certificate; Belville, one hour photo session; Econolodge, one night king jacuzzi suite room; Erin, Christen, ViaMae Beauty by Kami Patterson, hair products and gift certificate for a women’s or men’s hair- Case and Connie Larson family, chicken starter kit and feed; Evergreen Trust, Chuck and Jean cut; Walking X Cattle Co., Craig and Katie O’Kief family, fencing supplies; Ward Plumbing and Tetherow family, family pool pass / inflatable cow float; Farm Bureau Financial, Jay and Jody Heating, microwave; Ward Veterinary Services, syringe cooler with supplies; Weber and Com- Hollenbeck, backpack cooler; Flower Land, canvas cattle print; Gabe Taylor Family and Murry pany Real Estate, Weber Quarter Horses, Young’s Western Wear, Western print, platter, hat, and Mellor family, goose hunt for two; Gary and Bonnie Sadi, tabletop quilt with wine glass markers; more; Welder Manufacturing, gate levers; Welder Welding, gate levers; Wells Fargo Bank, mug, George Paul Vinegars, George Johnson, George Paul Vinegar gift basket; Gina Fischer, Be Well water bottle, coin counter, headphones; Wickett Construction, hat, ear plugs, fruit basket; Winner basket; Gordon Valley 4-H Club, fencing supplies basket; Hansen-Mueller, Rangeland tub, Purina Office Products, label maker; Wright’s Bait Shop, $10 gift certificate. Wind and Rain Cattle Mineral, calf fork, flag whip; Heart City Drug, donated the first planned Other items will be purchased from local businesses with monetary donations that have been location for the event; Heartland Country Real Estate, home decor sign; Helen Sherman, Redman received from: 4 Seasons; Aflac, Cordell Nilson; Allard Precast; Arganbright Law Office, Cody Oil Salt 10 - 50 pound bags; Henderson’s IGA, Nebraska food basket; Hometown Lumber, Nebo emer- Company; Erin Heath, CPA; Hog Trough; Isom Agency; Tetherow Cattle Company; L and B Johnson gency kit; Huskerland Communications, Echo audio bluetooth speaker gamer mini; Jackie Che- Accounting; Lori Shelbourn, CPA; Lynn and John Lemmon; NK Waste, Inc.; Perrett Construction; noweth, candy; James and Julie Liddy, Keurig; Janine’s Flower Exchange and Steve’s Sweets, $30 Premier Parts and Paint; Rourke Springer, CPA; Sandoz Chapel of the Pines; Southside Body & gift certificate; Jason McNare family, Monster drinks; Jay and Wendy Jenkins, $100 Cody Livestock Paint; Trade Winds Lodge; Valentine Machine and Manufacturing; and Valentine Medical Clinic. gift certificate; Jean Stolzenburg, homemade jellies basket; Jeff and Michelle Garwood family, Cherry County 4-Hers hope to see you during Valentine’s Main Street Event at their “Luck of family pool pass / inflatable cow float; Jerod and Tiffany Swanson, Red Ryder BB gun with acces- the Draw” activity! They appreciate you for your participation and support! sories; Jody Wilson, two quilts; Judy Roosa, Husker tabletop quilt; Julie’s Day Care, baby jumper; Keeleigh Burge, two - three hour babysitting; Kent’s Auto Detailing, $25 gift certificate; Kevin, Laura, and Wesley Willert family, 20 gate levers, Carhart vest, barb wire and gloves; Keys Canning and Crafts, scarf, jams and jellies; Koinzan Trucking and Farms and Double K Popcorn, Double K’s Popcorn - 16 cases; KVSH Radio, radio ads; Laree Colburn, handcrafted gift basket; Missouri River managers turn Larsen Veterinary and Embryo Transfer, $100 beef draft; Linda Ramos and Mady Bopp, big cook- ies; Mexican vanilla; Mary Ann Perrett, Cowhorn seasoning; Mathis Equipment, New Holland attention from flood to drought by Randy Dockendorf entire basin,” he said. “The pre- hydropower, fish and wildlife, irri- Yankton Press and Dakotan cipitation outlook during the same gation, water quality control and YANKTON, SD (AP)-With an- three months suggests the entire recreation. ticipated continued drought, flood- Missouri River basin will see less “In making these operational Nebraska tax ing likely won't be an issue this than normal precipitation over decisions, (the Corps) will com- Reward of $15,000 year in the upper Missouri River the summer months.'' ply with all applicable federal collections beat basin, according to the U.S. Army A La Nina weather pattern out laws,”Grode said. offered in 1992 slaying of Corps of Engineers and other fed- of the Pacific Ocean is expected to The Corps vacates water from expectations in eral officials. fade into neutral this spring, Low the flood control and multiple use Despite recent rainfall, the said. “Whether we have a La Nina zone during the later summer, fall Yankton teen March Yankton region remains a com- or El Nino plays a very small role and winter, Grode said. The sys- bination of abnormally dry and in forecasting summertime weath- tem will continue serving the au- LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska SIOUX FALLS, SD (AP) _ Law that know what happened to moderate drought conditions, ac- er in the basin,” he said. thorized purposes while prepar- state government tax collections enforcement officials are hoping a Tammy, and today, we're talking cording to the U.S. Drought Moni- Mountain snowpack in the ing the reservoirs for the following beat expectations in March, state $15,000 reward will lead to a crack directly to them,” FBI Minneapo- tor. A similar situation is found in upper Basin is accumulating at year's runoff. officials said Thursday. in the 1992 slaying of a Yankton lis Special Agent Michael Paul much of the upper basin. below-average rates. The April 1 The system receives 75% of the The Nebraska Department of teenager. said Tuesday in announcing the Reservoir inflows in the ba- mountain snowpack in the Fort annual runoff from March to July, Revenue reported net tax collec- Yankton police Cmdr. Todd reward on what would have been sin above Sioux City, Iowa, were Peck reach was 88%, and the Grode said. The records of the an- tions of $363 million for the month, Brandt says he is hoping “some- Haas' 48th birthday. well-below average in March. The mountain snowpack in the Fort nual runoff above Sioux City date which is 18.6% higher than the one who knows something is “The burden of that knowl- updated 2021 upper basin runoff Peck to Garrison reach was 94% of back to 1898. The basin has seen certified forecast of $306 million. ready to do the right thing.” edge that they carry, the weight forecast is 21.3 million acre-feet average. great variability during those 123 The increase was driven by high- Nineteen-year-old Tammy of knowing for so many decades (MAF), 83% of average. By April 1, about 97% of the years, but the 2021 forecast runoff er-than-expected sales-and-use and Haas disappeared after attend- without speaking, coming for- For the most part, the open total mountain snowpack has would fall in the lowest one-fourth individual and corporate income ing Yankton’s homecoming and ward now can lift that burden off winter provided much less run- typically accumulated. Currently, of all time, he added. tax receipts. Miscellaneous tax then going to a party on a farm their shoulders, their heart and off, according to Kevin Low with plains snowpack in the upper ba- Swenson provided an update on receipts were lower than expected. just across the Nebraska border. their soul,” Paul said. the Missouri River Basin Forecast sin is light. the current reservoir conditions Tax collections are also up for the Her case is among South Dakota's Haas’ gravesite was vandalized Center. The reservoir system storage is and the expected results for the fiscal year, which ends on June 30. most notorious unsolved myster- shortly after friends and family “The flood risk over most of currently 56.1 MAF, at the base of authorized purposes in 2021. The state has netted $4.133 billion so ies. were in town to visit the site in the Missouri River basin is much the annual flood control zone. The As of April 5, the Fort Randall far in the fiscal year, which is 15.6% Haas’ body was found by a May 2020. reduced because of the below- system is positioned to serve all elevation was 1,354.3 feet above the above the state's certified forecast golfer in Cedar County, Nebraska “The vandalism of the grave normal snowpack,” he said. “You congressionally-authorized pur- base of the flood control zone and of $3.574 billion. at the bottom of a ravine. In 1996, did indicate to us that someone have the lack of plains snow and poses during 2021, including flood very close to the normal operating The comparisons are based on Haas' boyfriend Eric Stukel was in this area still is thinking about near average for mountain snow- control, navigation and water sup- level of 1,355 feet this time of year. the July forecast made by the tried and acquitted of manslaugh- this and may have some knowl- pack.” ply. All the 2020 flood water was Nebraska Economic Forecasting ter in her death. edge about it,” FBI special agent While some parts of the basin Gavins Point Dam releases evacuated from the reservoir sys- Advisory Board, an appointed “There are people out there Matt Miller said. have received recent rainfall, the were increased near the end of tem by mid-December, Swenson group that predicts how much tax overall condition remains dry, March to begin flow support for said. However, flooding can still revenue the state will collect. said John Remus, chief of the Mis- Missouri River navigation. Dur- occur due to downstream rainfall. souri River Basin Water Manage- ing the past month, Gavins Point The ability to reduce storages di- ment Division. saw average releases of 20,200 cfs. minishes farther downstream be- “Abundant precipitation fell The current release rate stands at cause of the increased travel time during March in the lower basin 29,000 cfs, while the forecast re- and the uncontrolled drainage below Sioux City, Iowa. However, lease rate is 29,500 cfs. over large unregulated areas, he March precipitation was less than Remus said Gavins Point should added. 50% of normal over much of the continue to meet flow targets for Looking ahead, the river New Construction Dodi Osburn • 402-322-5777 upper basin,” Remus said. navigation and continue operating should be able to maintain a full “Due to the lack of plains snow- as normal during repairs on lower navigation season, provide about 231 N. Govt. St. • Valentine N. Ridge Rd. Lot 1 • Valentine LashleyLand.com $184,900 • 1,224 Sqft. $39,900 • 2± acres pack in 2021, below-average moun- Missouri River structures. 9.5 billion kilowatt-hours of hy- tain snowpack, and dry upper Fort Randall Dam at Pickstown, dropower, which is average, and basin conditions, we expect upper directly upstream of Gavins Point, provide recreation, water supply REDUCED! basin runoff to be below average.” saw average releases of 14,300 cfs and irrigation, Swenson said. The runoff forecast is based on during the past month. The figure In addition, the system holds MOTIVATED SELLER! soil moisture conditions, plains allows for any tributary inflows enough storage to take care of 438 Cherry St. • Valentine 319 Cherry St. • Valentine 90141 Deer Pk. Rd • Valentine Monument Mobile Home Pk. and mountain snowpack and long- between the two dams. fish and wildlife, including endan- $79,900 • 1,469 Sqft. $239,900 • 2,232 Sqft. $475,000 • 2,496 Sqft. $550,000 • Gering term precipitation and tempera- Fort Randall releases will be gered species, he added. ture outlooks, the Yankton Press adjusted as necessary to maintain The Corps conducts reservoir and Dakotan reported. the desired reservoir elevation storage checks July 1 for schedul- REDUCED! Those conditions may not at Gavins Point and to back up ing the second half of the year and change much in the coming Gavins Point releases. Sept. 1 for the winter flow release months, Low said. Kevin Grode and Mike Swen- levels, Remus said. The outlook for April-June son, both with the Missouri River However, the Corps evaluates N. Ridge Rd. Lot 5 • Valentine 90243 Hatchery Rd. • Valentine Wood Lake Café • Wood Lake 423 N. Hall • Valentine calls for warmer-than-normal Water Management Division, out- its releases and forecasts every $59,900 $79,900 • 2,339 Sqft. $39,900 • 2± acres $525,000 • 13± acres temperatures along the entire lined details about meeting the week, he said. If dealing with basin, Low said. The precipita- needs of the system. drought, the Corps looks at ways tion outlook shows odds favoring “The Corps’ main priority is of meeting needs, he added. below-normal precipitation to the regulating the mainstem res- “When it's below-normal run- PENDING!PENDING! SOLD! PENDING! west but equal chances of above-, ervoirs so they operate safely,” off, we look at what is needed to be below- and normal throughout the Grode said. “The operational deci- released every day to meet those 440 W. 4th • Valentine 90290 Nollett Rd. • Valentine 810 Craig St. • Valentine 107 Prairie • Valentine rest of the basin. sions for the basin are driven by targets, and that could fluctuate $150,000 • 1,984 Sqft. $174,900 • 2,360 Sqft. $339,900 • 1,984 Sqft. $189,900 • 1,512 Sqft. The April-June outlook also runoffs. The system is regulated on a daily basis,” he said. calls for below-average precipita- to meet the eight congressionally- “It's a zero-sum game. There is tion with similar conditions ex- authorized purposes.” only so much water. If we release pected beyond that time period, Flood control remains a pri- more water in April or May than SOLD! SOLD! PENDING! SOLD! Low said. ority, along with navigation and we would normally, we have less 705 W. 3rd • Valentine 713 3rd St. • Valentine 718 Candice St. • Valentine 100 Lakeshore Dr. • Valentine “It looks like late summer water supply, Grode said. Besides water to release in August and $144,900 • 2,016 Sqft. $149,900 • 1,401 Sqft. $164,900 • 2,008 Sqft. $375,000 • 1,792 Sqft. July, August and September will fulfilling those needs, the Corps September.” be warmer than normal over the also serves the other five areas of Teen arrested on murder Group offers new Valentine, NE, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Valentine Midland news 11 warrant in Nebraska mall options to see sandhill BBB Scam Alert: Survey shooting crane migration scam is back with a OMAHA, (AP)-A teenage boy as shots rang out around midday by Robert Pore to create a virtual experience that suspected in a shooting at a Ne- near a J.C. Penney store at the mall The Grand Island Independent people around the world may tune COVID-19 twist braska mall that left one man dead Police said 21-year-old Trequez GRAND ISLAND, (AP)-After a into during the migration season April 5, 2021 —Did you receive signed up for it. Scams often pre- and a woman injured was arrested Swift was shot and died at an Oma- February of super cold weather, from the comfort of their home. It a text with a survey about your tend to be personalized for you, Sunday on a murder warrant, po- ha hospital. A woman, 22-year-old the sun's warmth has made its is like being in the blind, but with- vaccine? It’s one of those scams but they are actually blast emails. lice said. Ja'Keya Veland, was wounded in presence felt again in south-cen- out the weather, which at times that just keep reappearing… each Don't fall for this! If you never Omaha Police said 16-year-old her leg, but her injuries are not tral Nebraska. can be cold and miserable during time with a new twist. This time, signed up for emails from a com- Makhi Woolridge-Jones is fac- considered life-threatening. The warm weather and cool late winter and early spring. the phony survey claims to be pany, you shouldn't be receiving ing a first-degree murder charge Authorities have not described breezes from the south have aided “The virtual crane experience from pharmaceutical company them. in the shooting Saturday at the the circumstances leading up to the the seasonal sandhill crane mi- was instituted this year because Pfizer, with questions about their Pushes you to act immediately: Westroads Mall in Omaha. Bran- shooting, but said it was an isolated gration. we were unable to have the public COVID-19 vaccine. Scammers typically try to push don Woolridge-Jones, 18, was ear- incident and not a random attack. According to a recent aerial in for tours this year,” said Sandra How the Scam Works: you into action before you have lier arrested on a charge of being Last month, Omaha Police Of- survey by the Crane Trust, the Douglas, Crane Trust community You receive an email or text had time to think. Always be wary an accessory to the shooting. ficer Jeffrey Wittstruck was shot group estimates that about 450,000 coordinator. “We had thought message that claims to be from of emails urging you to act immedi- The two young men were identi- at four times by a 21-year-old sandhill cranes have made their about it for a long time, but this Pfizer, one of the pharmaceutical ately or face a consequence. fied as brothers in a previous court man who was accused of shoplift- way into the area during the first (pandemic) gave us motivation companies producing an approved Watch for typos, strange phras- filing their mother submitted in ing T-shirts from J.C. Penney at week of March. this year to go ahead with the proj- COVID-19 vaccine. In some ver- ing and bad grammar. Scammers 2016 for a protection order. Westroads. Wittstruck survived. That, according to the experts ect.” sions, the message claims that you can easily copy a brand's name, Police spokesman Officer Mi- In 2007, a gunman killed eight at the Crane Trust, is close to the To provide the best virtual will receive money for completing but awkward wording and poor chael Pecha said investigators people and himself inside the sandhill cranes migration peak experience, Douglas said they a quick survey. Other versions of- grammar are typically a giveaway were not seeking any other sus- Von Maur department store at and it still is early in the season. installed fiber optic cable and a fer a "free" product. that the message is a scam. For pects Sunday. Westroads. What is missing this season, state-of-the-art camera along the It sounds easy, but don't click example, one version of the survey though, are the people. river, looking to the west along the Terrified shoppers fled for cover the link! These survey scams have scam impersonating Pfizer uses the Each year, thousands of people Platte River from the Crane Trust a variety of tricks. The link may wrong company logo. from across Nebraska, the United headquarters. That gives the view- lead to a real survey, which upon Hover over URLs to reveal their States and many other countries er an expansive view of the river completion, prompts you to sign true destination. Typically, the make a pilgrimage to the Platte and its lodgers the cranes to see. Some Nebraska college up for a "free trial offer." Victims hyperlinked text will say one thing, River to watch the annual migra- The operation is flexible and can reported to BBB Scam Tracker but the link will point somewhere tion, which has been called one of be moved to provide the best loca- students to get $3,000 in that they entered their credit card else. Make sure the links actually the largest on Earth. tion for experiencing the cranes pandemic aid Last year, at this time, the The camera is controlled by an information to pay what they lead to the business's official web- Crane Trust had to close its public operator inside the headquarters. thought was a shipping fee. In- site, not a variation of the domain blinds because of the onset of the “We have been able to get amaz- stead, the scammers billed them name. OMAHA, (AP)-Nearly 3,000 stu- than $14 million from the federal COVID-19 pandemic. ing close-up shots with this cam- many times more and never sent For More Information dents who attend one of Nebraska's government with half that money Even with the help of masks, era, which you can only get some- the product. In other versions, the Read more about coronavirus state colleges will be eligible for up earmarked for students and the social distancing and vaccines, times with binoculars from inside form is actually a phishing scam scams on the Federal Trade Com- to $3,000 in additional aid because other half set to go to the colleges, and with the nation starting to see the blinds,” Douglas said. that requests banking and credit mission’s website and on BBB.org/ of the coronavirus pandemic. spokeswoman Judi Yorges said to a light at the end of the pandemic To access the virtual crane ex- card information. coronavirus. Learn more about the Full-time students who attend the Omaha World-Herald. tunnel, The Grand Island Inde- perience, Douglas said the annual Just because scammers are disease at the CDC’s FAQ page. Chadron, Wayne or Peru state col- More than 2,800 students will pendent reports the Crane Trust membership fee is $75. While the currently impersonating Pfizer BBB has identified many ways leges during the 2021-2022 school qualify to receive the money, is keeping the blinds closed again virtual crane experience is not a doesn't mean the other COVID-19 in which scammers are cashing in year and who are eligible for which can be used for any of their this year. substitute to seeing the cranes up vaccine producers are off the hook. on the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn federal Pell grants will qualify to education costs or for emergency The Crane Trust has two pub- close and personally, it is a tre- Watch out for variations claiming more about clinical trial scams, receive the money that is part of costs related to the coronavirus lic blinds along the Platte River, mendous buy as you can partici- to be from Johnson & Johnson and contract tracing cons, counter- the federal stimulus bill that ap- pandemic. south of Interstate 80, on Alda pate in the tour experience every Moderna, too. feit face masks, and government proved last month. These grants are in addition to Road. The blinds can accommo- time it is available for the low, one- How to Spot a Survey Scam: agency impostors. The Nebraska State College whatever scholarships and finan- date more than 40 people in close time cost compared with the $30- In general, it's best not to click If you’ve spotted a scam (whether System expects to receive more cial aid students already receive. quarters, which the Crane Trust plus cost of a one-time personal on links that come in unsolicited or not you’ve lost money), report officials determined was not safe blind tour. emails. Here are some more ways it to BBB.org/ScamTracker. Your especially as the visitors are from “Our members can have 24/7 to spot a malicious email just in report can help others avoid fall- throughout the U.S. and from access to the camera portal,” case your spam filter doesn't catch ing victim to scams. Find more around the world. Douglas said. it. information about scams and how Having the Crane Trust Visi- Along with cranes, on any The email claims to have infor- to avoid them at BBB.org/Avoid- Millennial Money: Get tough tor and Nature Center closed and given day, members can view an mation about you, but you never Scams. not having tours during migra- array of migratory birds, such as money tasks off your to-do list tion season creates a financial pelicans, eagles, ducks, geese and strain on the Crane Trust as a lot even the endangered whooping Nebraska unemployment rate by Sara Rathner of NerdWal- investments, helped Martin feel of their yearly operating revenues crane. let ready to take action. To her sur- are earned during the migration While viewers cannot manipu- hits 2.9%, tied for lowest in U.S. prise, she realized how little time Nothing sparks procrastination season, according to Crane Trust late the camera, they can tune in each step took. quite like a to-do list of financial officials. on what the camera sees at any LINCOLN, (AP)-Nebraska's unemployment rate has reached “It was super easy,” she says. “I tasks. Sometimes the only thing The Crane Trust Inc. was time. unemployment rate in March pre-pandemic levels,” Commis- dropped to 2.9%, tying the state for sioner of Labor John H. Albin said scarier than making a financial built it up to be this crazy compli- formed in 1978 as part of a court- During the crane migration the lowest rate in the country. in a news release. choice in the first place is making cated thing. It took me maybe 10 approved settlement of a contro- season, the camera operator is at The Nebraska Department of Nebraska's rate was tied with the WRONG choice, which can minutes to open the account.” versy over the construction of the controls about a half-an-hour Labor reported Friday that the rate South Dakota, Utah and Vermont happen when you don't totally DO THE RIGHT KIND OF RE- Grayrocks Dam on a tributary of before sunrise and a hour before SEARCH was down from 3.1% in February for lowest in the nation. understand what you're doing. In the Platte River in Wyoming. Its sundown when the cranes come and marked a 0.2% decline from The national rate for March that sense, the default standing pat Research and comparison shop- main thrust is land maintenance home to roost on the river for the ping are a big part of making a March 2020. was 6%. is often easiest. along the Platte River in provid- night. Each tour last 90 minutes. “Nebraska's seasonally adjusted Tackling money-related chores financial decision and can help you ing overnight accommodation for The tours are conducted Wednes- can be difficult even for those of feel confident in your choices. But the cranes, whopping cranes and day through Sunday, when a guide us who write about this stuff for a eventually, the research must end other endangered species or mi- can conduct the tour and answer ELLIOTT REAL ESTATE living. The mere mention of rolling and the action must begin. If you gratory birds that use the Platte questions. over old 401(k)s elicited eyerolls feel stuck, here are some ways to River as a respite for their an- “We can point to things as they Serving the Valentine area since 1960 move forward: from a few of my colleagues in a nual migration to their breeding happen and intersperse the con- • 704 West B St: 1,512 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, family room recent video meeting. But delaying IDENTIFY WHERE YOU LACK grounds in the north. versation with facts about the these tasks can cost you a lot in the KNOWLEDGE: You may be afraid While the Crane Trust received crane,” Douglas said. with electric fireplace, propane furnace, central air, underground long run, like if you're paying fees to make a move because you have an endowment to do its conserva- Douglas said the Crane Trust sprinklers, appliances included, detached 3 car garage with 2 rooms on the bank account or credit card unanswered questions. List your tion and research for migratory probably will continue the virtual for an office or shop, 2 lots. $160,000. you plan to switch, or you're delay- knowledge gaps and start finding and endangered wildlife, the spec- crane experience once the public • Vacant commercial lot on south Main St in Valentine. Level, grav- ing opening an investment account answers. Articles from reputable tacle of hundreds of thousands blinds are reopened during migra- and missing out on possible gains. sources can help, as can talking of migrating birds also proved to tion season. But, they also hope eled lot 75’x150’ situated between the Cherry County Tourism office Thankfully, you can trick your- to experts like a financial adviser. be an educational opportunity to that the virtual crane experience and the Cherry County Historical Society Museum. This property at self into productivity by rethink- SHOP AROUND, BUT WITHIN show the public the importance of will draw people to central Ne- the junction of Highway 20 and Highway 83 affords one of the best ing how you approach your finan- A LIMITED SCOPE: If you're its work, along with allowing peo- braska to see it for themselves. commercial locations on Main Street Valentine. Priced at $110,000. seeking a new financial product ple to experience this natural phe- “More and more people are cial to-do list. Have potential buyers for all classes of real estate. START WITH YOUR ‘WHY’ like a bank account or credit card, nomenon up close and personally. learning about the migration and “Giving yourself a 10-item to-do comparison websites and other So, this year, the Crane Trust the importance of maintaining Contact Tom to discuss listing your property for sale. list of tasks you won’t enjoy is the resources can help you weigh con- looked outside the box for a solu- this habitat,” she said. perfect recipe for procrastination,” tenders. Be careful, though. It can tion. The virtual tours will continue Meera Meyer, a financial plan- be easy to get trapped in this phase, Instead of having people come through March 31. Tom Elliott, 219 N. 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Includes Oil, Oil Filter, Air Filter, Pre Filter, Spark Plug, went through with it because the This column was provided to The process seemed intimidating.” Associated Press by the personal Fuel Filter, Blade Sharpening & Labor Learning more about how to finance website NerdWallet. Sara open and fund a brokerage ac- Rathner is a writer at NerdWallet. 704 West Hwy 20 Valentine, NE 402-376-1661 count, as well as understanding Email: srathner(at)nerdwallet. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-12 noon any tax implications of selling com. Twitter: (at)SaraKRathner. 12 Valentine Midland news Valentine, NE, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Valentine High School Lunch Menus News Briefs Weekly Calendar Wednesday, April 21 Cody-Kilgore School Fischer inducted into The Honor Mental Mornings 7:20 a.m. Monday, April 26 -Breakfast: Cody - Breakfast bar, cereal, toast, fruit, FBLA officer meeting 7:30 a.m. juice, and milk. Kilgore - Breakfast bar, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and Society of Phi Kappa Phi Victor-E Days 2:00-3:31 p.m. milk. Lunch: Cody - Cabbage or taco burger, mac and cheese, peas, fruit, salad bar and milk. Kilgore - Chicken strips, bread, lettuce, rel- Vaughan Fischer of Valentine, was recently initiated into The Honor Thursday, April 22 Varsity Track at West Holt 2:00 p.m. ish tray, fruit, and milk. Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all- - Breakfast: Cody- Bagels w/cream cheese, cereal, depart 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 27 discipline collegiate honor society. Fischer was initiated at University toast, fruit, juice, and milk.Kilgore - Mini banana bread, cereal, toast, Varsity Golf at Hershey 10:00 a.m. of Nebraska at Omaha. fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch: Cody - Hot dog or cheddarwurst, waffle depart 7:00 a.m. Fischer is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional fries, beans, bread, fruit, salad bar, and milk. Kilgore - Tacos or taco JV Golf at Thedford 10:00 a.m. staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Member- salad, corn, bread, lettuce, relish tray, fruit, and milk. ship is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a depart 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 28- Breakfast: Cody - Breakfast sandwich, cereal, chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors Bionic Team fundraiser deadline 4:00 p.m. toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Kilgore - Egg and cheese omelet, cereal, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent Friday, April 23 toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch: Cody - Beefy nachos or taco salad, of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as District Music at West Holt-depart at 6:00 a.m. bread, fruit, salad bar, and milk. Kilgore - Pork ribs, fries, bread, let- do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly Choir performs at 8:28 a.m. Band performs at 10:52 a.m. tuce, relish tray, fruit, and milk. distinction. College scholarships deadline Thursday, April 29 - Breakfast: Cody - French toast or Texas toast, Saturday, April 24 cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Kilgore - Cereal, toast, fruit, juice, UNL scholarship recipients Valentine INTERACT Co-ed volleyball tournament 8:30 a.m. and milk. Lunch:Cody - Tator tot casserole, bread, fruit, salad bar, milk. Monday, April 26 Kilgore - Cooks choice, bread, lettuce, relish tray, fruit, juice, and milk. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has set a record in offering more High School spring concert 7:00 p.m. than 6,100 university wide scholarships to the 2021 graduating class Friday, April 30 - No school!! Blood Drive in Multi-Purpose Room *** All menus subject to last minute change!! from Nebraska high schools. About four out of five admitted resident Tuesday, April 27 students have been offered an academic scholarship. The university Middle School Track at Winner 3:00 p.m. is also on pace to receive a record number of first-year applications. Wednesday, April 28 Valentine High School Descriptions of the scholarships are below: FBLA officer meeting 7:30 a.m. David Distinguished Tuition Scholarships recognize students for Monday, April 26 - Breakfast: Egg and cheese taco roll, cereal choices their academic merit and are $3,500, with the potential for renewal w/Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly Uncrustable, peaches, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham and cheese sub, for up to four years. The scholarships are funded in part from a trust grilled chicken sandwich, beef goulash w/garlic breadstick, corn, baby established in 1973 by the late Adrian H. David, a Minneapolis attor- carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. ney, in honor of his parents. Adrian David was a 1908 graduate of the Scholarships Tuesday, April 27 - Breakfast: Chocolate iced long john, cereal choices University of Nebraska College of Law. w/Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly Uncrustable, The Husker Study and Stay Scholarship is a one-year, $1,200 tuition Valentine Education Association applesauce, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked combo sub, cheese- award plus a four-year, $500 housing credit for students who have burger, loaded hash browns w/dinner roll, candied carrots, broccoli, demonstrated academic promise. The Valentine Education Association will be offering a $250 fruit of the day, and choice of milk. The Husker Traditions Scholarship is a $2,000 renewable scholar- scholarship to a local college student. Applicants must be majoring in Wednesday, April 28 - Breakfast: Sausage biscuit sandwich, cereal ship awarded to Nebraska residents who have demonstrated high education and be a junior or senior in college for the 2021-2022 year. choices w/Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly Uncrust- academic potential. Applicants for this scholarship must submit a letter of application able, pineapple tidbits, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Oven roasted The Husker Power Scholarship is a one-year, $1,500 scholarship stating goals and reasons for majoring in education, as well as a resume hot dog, cheese quesadilla w/chicken enchilada soup, Asian salad with awarded to Nebraska residents who have demonstrated high academic with current GPA and two letters of reference. One reference letter roasted flatbread, tator tots, carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. promise. should be from a school employee and the other from the community Thursday, April 29 - Breakfast: Pancake sausage stick, cereal choices The Regents Scholar Tuition Commitment is awarded to Nebraska at large. The letters may be included with the application or mailed w/Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly Uncrustable, students who have demonstrated academic excellence and is among separately. If you have further questions, email Ronelle Kilmer at pears, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham and cheese sub, pop- corn chicken bites, BBQ rib sandwich, baked beans, broccoli, cinnamon the most prestigious awards granted by the university. This award [email protected]. Scholarship applications are due May 1, 2021, pays full tuition for full-time students, with the potential for renewal bun, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. to Ronelle Kilmer, Valentine High School, 431 N. Green Street, Valentine, Friday, April 30 - Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, cereal choices w/Gold- at a value of nearly $30,000 over four years. Nebraska 69201. fish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly Uncrustable, orange Following is a list of area scholarship earners: slices, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham and turkey sub, beef Cody-Kilgore High School: Abigayle Donner, Husker Power and and bean burrito, Pizza Hut pizza, green beans, baby carrots, fruit of Emmalea Olson, Husker Study and Stay. the day, and choice of milk. Thedford High School: Rhiannon Painter, Husker Traditions. **Menus are subject to change without notice!! Valentine High School: Timothy Egelhoff, Husker Traditions; Ryan Responsible Beverage O’Kief, Regents; Jonah Perrett, Husker Power; Haylee Richards, Husker Valentine Middle School Traditions; Delaney Robison, Regents; Hadley Rodgers, Husker Power; Server Training offered Elliana Springer, Regents; Calvin Stoeger, David and Christopher Wil- Monday, April 26 - Breakfast: Egg and cheese taco roll, cereal choices, liams, Husker Power. toast, peaches, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham and cheese to alcohol retailers sub, grilled chicken sandwich, goulash, corn, baby carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. North Central District Health Procedures Program) is a cur- Tuesday, April 27 - Breakfast: Baked sausage biscuit sandwich, cereal Department (NCDHD) and the riculum for Responsible Beverage choices with toast, applesauce, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked New Books at the Library Area Substance Abuse Preven- Server Training. Attendance is en- combo sub, cheeseburger, loaded hash browns w/dinner roll, candied tion Coalition (ASAP) will provide couraged for all who serve alcohol, carrots, broccoli, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. “Head Wounds” by Michael McGarrity six Responsible Beverage Server who own an alcohol establishment, Wednesday, April 28 - Breakfast: Chocolate iced long john, cereal “The Invisible Woman” by Erika Robuck Trainings (RBST) in the district. or work for a licensed alcohol choices with toast, pineapple tidbits, juice and milk choices. Lunch: There is no cost for the training, retailer. Oven roasted hot dog, stuffed cheese quesadilla, Asian salad with roasted “The Sweet Taste of Muscadines” by Pamela Torry flatbread, tator tots, baby carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. however pre-registration is re- Valentine Prairie Club, “The Soul of a Woman” by Isabel Allende Thursday, April 29 - Breakfast: Waffles w/syrup, cereal choices with quired. Valentine, May 11, 2021 toast, pears, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham and cheese “Her Dark Lies” by J.T. Ellison RBST trains servers and sell- On Premise: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. sub, BBQ rib sandwich, popcorn chicken bites, baked beans, broccoli, “The Incredible Winston Browne” by Sean Dietrich ers of alcohol to create a safe and Off Premise 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. cinnamon bun, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. “A Matter of Life and Death” by Phillip Margolin responsible environment to sell, Internal Design,Springview, May Friday, April 30 - Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, cereal choices with toast, serve, and consume alcohol, en- “Every Last Fear” by Alex Finlay 25, 2021 orange slices, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham and turkey hances skills to address difficult Off Premise: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. sub, taco burger, cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, green beans, baby car- situations, stresses the impor- On Premise 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. rots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. ** Menus are subject to change without notice!! tance of checking identification, Holt County Annex,O’Neill, and provides tools to avoid over- May 26, 2021 serving the intoxicated, serving Off Premise: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Valentine Elementary School to the underage person or selling On Premise 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Call 24 hours to someone that is buying for the Monday, April 26 - Breakfast: Egg and cheese taco roll, cereal choices, Online trainings are also avail- toast, peaches, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Grilled chicken sand- underage. Program participants a day, seven able. wich, goulash, corn, baby carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. days a week are trained by certified instructors By providing TIPS training to Tuesday, April 27 - Breakfast: Baked sausage biscuit sandwich, to detect the signs of intoxication owner/managers of alcohol retail cereal choices with toast, applesauce, juice and milk choices. Lunch: and gain the confidence needed businesses and their staff, the Cheeseburger, loaded hash browns w/dinner roll, candied carrots, 1-800-ACS-2345 • www.cancer.org to intervene effectively to prevent ASAP Coalition and NCDHD are broccoli, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. alcohol-related problems. addressing the issues of underage Wednesday, April 28 - Breakfast: Chocolate iced long john, cereal TIPS (Training for Prevention drinking, and drinking and driv- choices with toast, pineapple tidbits, juice and milk choices. Lunch: ing across the lifespan. Funding Oven roasted hot dog, stuffed cheese quesadilla, tator tots, baby carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. from Region 4 Behavioral Health Thursday, April 29 - Breakfast: Waffles w/syrup, cereal choices grant # B08TI010034-21 and the Properties are selling fast with toast, pears, juice and milk choices. Lunch: BBQ rib sandwich, Drug-Free Communities grant popcorn chicken bites, baked beans, broccoli, cinnamon bun, fruit of NH28CE2020000792 have made the day, and choice of milk. RESIDENTIAL these training possible. For more Friday, April 30 - Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, cereal choices with 224 N Ray St, Valentine, $44,000-REDUCED-1,900 sq ft, fixer- information about an upcoming toast, orange slices, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Cheese pizza, pep- upper, 2 units, enclosed front porch, chain-link fence, 12’x46’ pull training in your area, call Whitney peroni pizza, taco burger, green beans, baby carrots, fruit of the day, through garage. at 402-336-2406. and choice of milk. ** Menus are subject to change without notice!! 824 W 3rd St, Valentine,PENDING $72,500 -1,348 sq ft, 2+ bedrooms, 1 bath, one level, propane fireplace, front patio, fenced backyard. Valentine Senior Center 711 N Wood St, Valentine, $195,000 - 1,184 sq ft per level, 1+/- Thursday, April 22 - Creamed hamburger over mashed potatoes, acre lot, 3+2 bedrooms,PENDING 2 baths, apartment style basement, garage broccoli, biscuit, apricots. converted to storage & workshop. Ainsworth Friday, April 23 - Oven fried chicken, baked potato, cauliflower, roll, Grand Theater peaches. Monday, April 26 -Tater tot casserole, green beans, bread, pineapple. 215 N. Main • Ainsworth • 402-387-1948 Tuesday, April 27 - Pork roast, mashed potatoes, corn, biscuit, apricots. For Movie Dates & Titles Wednesday, April 28 - Turkey, mashed potatoes, squash, bread, 514 N Macomb St, Valentine, $149,000 -1,086 sq ft, 3 pumpkin bar, pears. View Our Website at: bedrooms, 2 bath, newly renovated, LG stainless appli- HOME DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICKUP ances, low maintenance lawn, updated exterior. ainsworthgrandtheater.com Please call with your meal reservation by 9:00 a.m. the day or go to our Facebook Page of the meal or up to a week in advance, 402-376-1400. ACREAGE/LOT 3 Vacant Lots Trail Drive Valentine, $30,000-lots average 85’x106’, zoned Single Family, recently cleared, ready for- im provements. 3 Scenic Lots Willey Hills Addition, Valentine, $49,500/Lot- each lot 1 +/-Acre, zoned Residential, water/electricity readily available, splendid views. 26.5+/-Acres 87850 424th Ave, Ainsworth, $159,000-RE- 29.58+/- Acres Berry Bridge Rd, Valentine, DUCED-1,910 sq ft, 1½ PENDINGstory home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,$169,657 2-car -offered as 1 unit or in 5 tracts, building sites, garage, convenient access to Hwy 20. outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, income potential, ½ mile NEW-49.5+/-Acres Borman Bridge Road, Valentine, $346,500- from the Niobrara River. bath house, shop, RV service, livestock corral/fence, spectacular views, near Niobrara River. 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For more information or questions, contact Stephanie Moran, HR Manager at 605-685-1660 ext. 1503. Applications may be picked up at the Clinic Reception desk or on our website: bennettcountyhospital.com. You can fax your application, along with your resume to 605-685-1166, drop them off at the Bennett County Rural Health Clinic or email them to [email protected] Bennett County Hospital & Nursing Home is an equal opportunity employer. V M n 14 alentine idland ews Valentine, NE, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 UTV accident Valentine A piano lesson claims Police During my 40 years of teaching for and experienced the recital. I piano, I had many interesting stu- knew it was far better, more mo- the life of Report dents and parents. Some children tivational and musically boosting were brilliant musically … and I than anything I could say or do in Charity Miles- tried to pass them on to others who a 30 minute lesson. The students could address could get a taste Delawyer 03-28-21 to 04-03-21 their skill level. of music played Others were Points to by older stu- CALLS there because dents that might Cherry County Attorney, Eric A. Abandoned 911 1 911 call received from a non-existing address. That’s not Mom knew how draw them for- Scott, has confirmed that a Cherry creepy at all! valuable music Ponder ward. The par- County resident was killed Sunday lessons could be. ents could beam evening, April 18, 2021, UTV acci- Abuse/Neglect 1 Child abuse case called in. There is NO excuse that makes But one stu- Pam Keech Bryan with delight at dent south west of Valentine. this ok! dent often came their child, and Charity Miles-Delawyer, age 32, Animal Complaint 4 Two smiling escape artists that really were enjoying their in tears. She realize how the of Valentine, was driving a Honda outing were captured by the darn ole cops. Dogs gone wild! Pioneer, on private property when was progressing mildly; and I as- practice had paid off … or not. Assist Citizen 11 sumed her tears meant she didn’t Siblings could be inspired in their the accident occurred. really want to be there. So we tried future musical endeavors. The Charity was transferred by Thed- Assist Other Law 2 Officers assisted the Rosebud Tribal Police, RDAP of to work through pieces she could residents thoroughly enjoyed hear- ford Rescue to Cherry County Assist Other Agency 11 Valentine, Cherry County Hospital, Nebraska CPS, Cherry accomplish, things she liked to ing Chopin or Bach even if it was Hospital where she was later pro- County EMS and the Nebraska State Patrol this week. nounced deceased. play. But I never felt I was hitting from a Year 1 book. (And one little Business Check 33 the mark for her. girl discovered she loved helping My recitals were held at a local the residents back to their rooms. Cherry County Court 1 Alzheimer’s Care facility and in That was her look-forward-to Civil Matter/Standby 2 the adjacent Assisted Living across moment!) But I hadn’t communi- Code Violation 3 Complaints were received for people parking with the left the parking lot. cated that well. side of their vehicle to the curb (facing the wrong way), I felt it was It was a stinging Nebraska an important “If it is possible, rebuke. vehicles with expired registrations, dogs on the loose event for every- I tucked my (officers knew them by name) and tree branches one; and it was as far as it depends return reply declines everywhere. large enough into an envelope Complaint 5 Received a complaint of occupants of a vehicle passing a to accommo- along with the on you, live at peace Jack Daniels bottle around. Jack Daniel's had a surge in date more par- check she sent federal ents there than with everyone.” and another popularity after the whiskey received the gold medal for would be in our amount for the the finest whiskey at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. home. It was so Romans 12:18 recital she felt request However, its local reputation began to suffer as the important to me wasn’t worth the temperance movement (1920 to 1933) began gaining that everyone payment. That attend that I called the recital a day I put it in her mailbox…and to house strength in Tennessee. fourth lesson in the month, and never heard from them again. Criminal Mischief 1 Fella broke out a window and fled. Came back the next day parents included that in their I was sad because her daughter to remedy the situation. Intoxication was suspected in the monthly payment as one of the wasn’t able to see us resolve this migrant lack of initial judgement. four lessons. You can imagine issue as mature adults. I was sad Criminal Trespass 1 with the various musical abilities because mom didn’t know how to of students I had that some pieces get “un-mad.” Her girls wouldn’t children Follow Up Investigation 6 “Hostage situation” called into the 911 center. Turned out lasted 30 or 40 seconds while others learn how to return to joy from to be a bit of an exaggeration. Everybody was fine and lasted two or three minutes. Each anger; and they would face the LINCOLN – Governor Pete Rick- actually wanted to be where they were. etts issued a statement following was valued and special to me. same brick wall and broken rela- Fraud 1 United Postal Service scam was making the rounds in One Friday I received a hand tionship one day. And I was sad a request to Nebraska from the written note placed in our mailbox that I hadn’t communicated well, Biden-Harris Administration to Valentine. Reminder to not give out personal information. from a piano mom who lived in our when I thought everyone under- house displaced migrant children. Public Relations 1 neighborhood. I realized it looked stood the value of those recitals “President Biden has created an Red Tag 1 immigration crisis on our border important and opened it at once. on three levels. And of course the Special Assignment 2 Officer found a vehicle in the middle of the road with the Inside was a brief, handwritten teacher over in the corner usually with thousands of unaccompanied request: “You can take our name shed a tear or two as she listened, migrant children coming to our whole wheel that fell off. That certainly was not going to off your list of students for the fall. feeling such joy! Each student country without their parents or work. The wheels on the bus were not going round and She won’t be back!” Further she was mine for this designated time family,” said Governor Ricketts. round. “Right now, the Biden-Harris Ad- expressed her anger that I would in their life. The most important Suspicious Person/Vehicle 3 Kiddos left in the car alone was called in. They were way charge for a recital when her thing wasn’t even the music. It was ministration is contacting states daughter had less than a minute the joy of being together for that to take these children. Nebraska too young to be left in that situation. Parents were located. at the piano. I felt stunned after 30 minute weekly window. Some is declining their request because Training 2 reading this crisp communication. parents would say, “Even when we are reserving our resources for Traffic Stop 10 Traffic stops were made for speeding, expired plates this I was especially sad for my student. my son/daughter doesn’t practice serving our kids. I do not want our kids harmed as the result of Presi- week. One traffic stop for an easily remedied issue resulted I began to understand why she may they enjoy coming to their lesson.” in serious felony charges and the seizure of drugs. have been coming in tears most Building joy with my students dent Biden’s bad policies. weeks. I sat down to compose my- became the goal. I’d make sure at “When the Trump Administra- self and sort out my feelings. some point I looked them in the tion expanded the policy of separat- Welfare Check 5 I had mistakenly thought that eye, and without words, I commu- ing children from their families, Total Calls 107 many, including myself, urged everyone knew what I knew about nicated to them “I’m so glad to be this experience for my students: with you today! You’re important them to keep children and families It was a win-win-win for students, to me.” together. The Biden Administra- parents and residents! The chil- I’m retired and glad for that, but tion should focus on working with dren could have stood up in front especially grateful for the years of Central American governments Work has begun on N-97, between and smiled and those residents impact and relationship building to reunite the children with their would have been just as pleased that God allowed. I had many piano families in their home countries to have them come. Some never “lessons.” instead of pursuing the risky strat- Tryon and Mullen egy of scattering them across the had company. As I composed “If it is possible, as far as it North Platte - Work has begun Paulsen Inc., of Cozad, has the work at the Dismal River location. United States.” something to her, I apologized for depends on you, live at peace with on N-97, according to the Nebraska $10,360,006 contract. Work includes Between May 17 and June 6, a not explaining well how I planned everyone.” Romans 12:18 Department of Transportation. grading, asphalt, drainage struc- road closure will be in effect. See tures, erosion control and seeding, attached detour map. Anticipated from Reference Post 44+27 to Refer- completion is November 2021. ence Post 56+88. Motorists are reminded to drive Nebraska bill would require casinos to Traffic will be maintained with a cautiously in and near work zones, Valentine 10-foot width restriction and lane to buckle up, and to put phones display human trafficking posters closures utilizing flaggers and a down. Police pilot car, in addition to temporary Reprinted with permission by the by Celena Shepherd studied this topic for a few years nation. We must do what we can traffic signals for a portion of the Hooker County Tribune. Nebraska News Service now myself, her work has really to keep Nebraskans safe from traf- Department saved lives in this state.” ficking and be sure people know the LINCOLN--Nebraska lawmak- Current law requires the place- signs of human trafficking.” ers gave second-round approval ment of human trafficking posters The Omaha Women’s Fund 2015 Week in April 6, 2021, to a bill that combats at Nebraska rest stops and strip report showed I-80 and I-29 are human trafficking through the clubs. The Department of Labor included in a regional trafficking review, display of human trafficking infor- works with the Nebraska Human network. Activity can be increased mational posters in casinos. Trafficking Task Force to develop during sporting events like the Col- Last November, the voters of and place informational posters lege World Series. April 4-10 Nebraska passed three ballot initia- around the state. “These awareness efforts work tives allowing for expanded gam- The task force was created in hand in hand with the other suc- On 04/04/2021 at 10:25 p.m., an bling. Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks 2015 and consists of law enforce- cessful legislation,” Pansing officer responded to the 700 block of Lincoln introduced LB461, which ment, prosecutors, advocates, Brooks said. “It is thanks to this of North Main Street in regard to would ensure casinos are included providers and community part- work that we have all done together the theft of a motor vehicle. With in a statutory requirement for dis- ners, overseen by the Nebraska in the Nebraska Legislature since the help of a tip from a citizen, the playing the posters. Attorney General’s Office. Its goals 2015 that Nebraska has moved from Cherry County Sheriff’s Office lo- “Clearly, law enforcement rou- are to find human trafficking in an ‘F’ rating to an ‘A’ rating by the cated the vehicle north of town. The tinely recognizes that casinos are Nebraska, stop traffickers, and National Human Trafficking group, vehicle had sustained significant hubs for human trafficking so it is recognize each victim. Polaris.” damage. Suspects have been iden- especially important to make sure In the 2020 task force’s report, Madeline Walker, the human tified and warrants will be sought. that these new establishments are Nebraska saw an increase in hu- trafficking program coordinator On 04/06/2021 at 7:45 a.m., an offi- among those required to post these man trafficking cases with 57 new for the Nebraska Coalition to End cer conducted a traffic stop near the signs,” Pansing Brooks said. statewide prosecutions. The num- Sexual and Domestic Violence, said intersection of Hall and 3rd Streets. The posters would include help- ber was 33 the year prior. she is grateful for the Legislature’s A juvenile male from Valentine was ful information and phone num- Since 2006, more than 10 bills continued attention to the issue of cited for a stop sign violation. bers for assistance, like the Na- passed in the Legislature related to human trafficking. On 04/07/2021 at 1:30 p.m., an of- Continued from Page 2 tional Human Trafficking Hotline. human trafficking, which strength- “LB461 creates another opportu- ficer was requested to respond to The hotline reported 237 contacts ened law enforcement’s ability to nity to provide information about the 200 block of West Highway 20 ❥From the Governor from Nebraska in 2019. prosecute and convict human traf- human trafficking to the public,” in regard to a hit and run accident. Human trafficking is an umbrel- ficking crimes in Nebraska. Walker said. “Making informa- A 40 year old South Dakota female Food stamps for felons la term when force, fraud, or coer- In addition to Slama, Sens. Su- tion about human trafficking and was cited for leaving the scene of LB 108 and LB 121 cion are used to obtain a person for zanne Geist of Lincoln and Tom resources available to survivors an accident. Nebraska law does not allow drug dealers and criminals with three or labor, services or sexual acts. Brewer of Gordon co-sponsored widely accessible helps to remove Officers responded to 107 calls for more felony drug convictions to collect food stamps. LB 121 would change Bill co-sponsor Sen. Julie Slama the bill. barriers that a survivor may face service this week. this provision, extending food stamps to felons—regardless of their of Peru said Pansing Brooks’ bill is “This bill is important to Ne- when seeking services.” Dana Miller, Chief number of prior drug offenses. Crime has consequences. In Nebraska, a step in the right direction to end braskans because awareness needs If you or someone you know is Valentine Police Department multiple drug felonies rightly disqualify individuals from receiving human trafficking in Nebraska. to be higher about what the signs a victim of human trafficking, call 402-376-3055 taxpayer-funded food benefits. Nebraskans shouldn’t be expected to “She has truly been a champion of human trafficking are,” Brew- the National Human Trafficking [email protected] subsidize the food budgets of drug dealers who repeatedly violate the for this issue,” Slama said. “And er said. “Interstate 80 running Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text law and undermine our society. as someone who served with her through Nebraska is one of the 233733. LB 108 would increase the gross income eligibility limit to apply for on the Judiciary Committee and most trafficked interstates in the food stamps from 130 percent to 185 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL). However, the vast majority of expected new applicants would not be eligible to receive additional benefits. That’s because the federal government limits granting benefits to applicants with a net income at or below 100 percent of the FPL. In other words, LB 108 promises benefits that most applicants won’t be eligible to receive. The bill would result in widespread disappointment among applicants and lots of wasted effort Midland News by the State to process applications for people ineligible for benefits. Our state has successfully regained jobs and restored growth after right at the disruptions of the pandemic. We had the lowest average unemploy- ment rate of any state in 2020, and our current unemployment rate of 3.1 your fingertips. percent is the third-lowest in the nation. The State of Nebraska offers programs like SNAP Next Step to help families in need gain job skills to Check out the news online live better lives. On average, participants who complete SNAP Next Step receive more than a $20,500 annual increase in their income. We should www.valentinenews.com continue to empower families to achieve greater financial independence. Frank Patterson DDS State Senators represent the people. Their job is to do the work Ne- 1 year e-subscription braskans elected them to perform. As Senators decide how to vote on 331 N. Cherry St. $ important bills, I encourage you to share your input with them. You can Valentine, NE 69201 25.00 find contact information for your State Senator at www.NebraskaLegis- lature.gov. If you have questions about any bills under consideration, 402-376-3390 please email me at [email protected] or call 402-471-2244.