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Vol. 49 No. 39 12 Pages - 1 Section Valentine, Nebraska 69201 • February 17, 2021 City Council hears Cody- Youth\family coordinator hired annual Police Report Valentine, Children and Fami- Kilgore lies Coalition has hired a full time by Laura Vroman tabase security, building searches, coordinator. A former Valentine The Valentine City Council met CPR and First Aid, and an annual resident, who has experience in this for their regular meeting, Thurs- policy review. School field, Sonia Coates was hired to fill day, February 11, 2021, at the City Chief Miller attended special- the coordinator position and began Library Meeting Room. Those who ized training: Domestic Violence her duties on January 1, 2021. were present included: City Clerk Response, NEMSA Conference, Almost two years ago a group of Deanna Schmit, City Manager Ethics in Law Enforcement, Offi- Bond fails interested citizens held numerous Shane Siewert, Council members cer Support and Well-Being, Social The $6.5 million Cody-Kilgore meetings to address needs in local Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, Media in Law Enforcement, LASO School Bond failed to pass Tuesday, child care, preschool and early Neil Wescott, Dave Dent, and Ross Recertification, First Responder February 9, 2021. The vote was done childhood development. After asso- Brockley. Stress Management. by mail, and a total of 304 votes were ciating with the Nebraska Children The meeting began at 7:00 p.m. The other officers also attended cast. Only 26.1 percent voted for said and Families Foundation, funding Reports specialized training. bond and tax, while 70.39 percent was granted to hire a local full time Valentine Public Library Officer Jim McCormick has gone voted no. That’s an individual total coordinator to assist families with Anne Quigley gave the annual to the Cherry County Sheriff’s of 90 yes votes, and 214 no votes. resources that are available to them Library Report and said it’s been Office; K-9 Officer Boss has been The community has a total of 359 within our community. the weirdest year ever. retired permanently as a result. Offi- registered voters. Voter turnout was This position is governed by a She said they had used their 5-tier cer Phipps moved from the area. She 84.68 percent. coalition that includes the Valen- Emergency Plan which allowed said to the Council members that There was concern by the com- tine Community Schools, Cherry them to stay open when other li- call volume is down 17 percent, as munity that if the $6.5 million bond County Hospital, UNL Extension, braries are just now barely opening. well as arrests, however, those who were to pass that many operations Mid-Plains Community College, While they were shut down, they were arrested faced more charges. would be out of business. Tuesday, Economic Development, local men- cleaned shelves and wiped down They’re also looking for a sixth February 2, the School Board held tal health providers, and Northwest over 30,000 volumes. They received officer to fill the vacancy. a meeting where approximately Community Action Partnership. a $3,000 CARES grant for laptops. Rural Fire District 13 individuals were in attendance, Some of the duties Sonia will Library materials will continue The Council unanimously ap- and shared their fears of higher perform include: to be wiped down as they leave and proved the agreement between the tax levies. • Coordination of resources and return. Anne said that 2021 is the City of Valentine and the Valentine They also shared ideas with activities to strengthen access for Valentine Public Library’s 100th Rural Fire District for compensa- the School Board on how to move families. birthday! tion for use of city owned pumper forward. Suggestions included the • Collaboration between families Valentine Police Department truck #5. use of Heritage Homes as school with young children and service Valentine Police Chief Dana The pumper will be used for rooms. There was a thought that providers. Miller described 2020 as being “spe- rural\urban interface fires. a stigma may arise by using them • Provide follow up to individuals cial.” Officers on the force include Light pole decorations for learning. to ensure young families’ immediate Lt. Slama, 16 years; Chief Miller, The Street Light Decorating A person in the audience said needs are met. • Help access early childcare for and Officer Ormesher each with 14 Committee chose decorations for that $6.5 million doesn’t make a Sonia Coates will be the youth\family coordinator. years; Officer Hoefs, six years; and the Highway, and for Main Street. good school, it’s the staff, teachers, families and work with community Ryan McSweeney who is still in Arganbright said there are a lot of students. agencies on developing additional training and will return in March. people who design Main Street and At that meeting the board mem- child care opportunities. • Networking with others in a for the coordinator to serve the In her annual report, Chief offer their recommendations. bers said they were ready to begin • Create comprehensive connec- variety of community programs. community. Miller said, “2020 has been one of the Wescott said they need some- the process again..a restart. tions and knowledge of resources. The coalition has secured office Sonia can be reached at 402-252- most volatile and dramatic years in thing simple to put up and down. • Work with community agencies space at the former Advanced Pet 9030. memory on a global scale. Many of Dent asked what the committee on creating an after school program. Care building on East Highway 20 the events have impacted our little came up with. Kieborz said they community directly from “home picked three different snowflakes. schooling,” to missing graduation The motion passed four to one. ceremonies and even death caused Cemetery Board by the COVID-19 pandemic to dis- The Council unanimously ap- Why data matters: Deep digging paves trust of law enforcement; it’s all proved Katie Rhodes, Ronnie Brown been a bit much to wrap our heads and Ellen Froning to the Cemetery direct path to deeper needs around. The year 2020 has almost Board for a three year term. been like putting a dozen cats and Golf Course Board by Tyler Dahlgren truly need to be exploring and what collaboration is essential. schools involved to set aside five dogs in a small room and watching The Council unanimously ap- For school leaders, a deep exami- we need to do to improve and help “We’re proud to work with the hours on a Monday for professional the mayhem develop. Despite it all proved the recommendation from nation of data can be a revealing and our students. It was very worth- group of schools that we do and the development. and through it all, Valentine has the City Board Committee to appoint downright daunting experience. while for us.” group of superintendents we do,” “We have a very highly-com- come out the other side stronger.” Andrew Getty to the Golf Course In the midst of a global pandemic, Ultimately, that’s what the Data ESU 17 Special Education Direc- mitted group when it comes to the Valentine Police Department has Board to complete Jeff Wrage’s term you’re safe to underline the latter Dig is all about. Actualizing and tor and Administrator Geraldine continuous improvement process exceeded their 22 hours of training through March 2022. part of that statement-maybe even implementing practices that make Erickson said before noting that and blending that with MTSS, and per year by attending the following: Storm Sewer twice. the student experience a better one. the five superintendents the service we made a decision in the beginning Law Enforcement Anti-Bias Train- The Council unanimously ap- Immersing one’s self in data is ESU 17 organized Google Sites for unit works with are relatively new of this pandemic that we were not ing, HAZMAT response, Human pointed JEO to be the engineering\ exhausting yet worthwhile. Intimi- each district to work off of. The to the area. “It’s a new group, and I going to let COVID-19 get in the way Trafficking, Defensive Tactics, consulting firm for the B Street dating yet necessary. Participants organization, remarked Hafer, was feel like the support that they have of us moving forward,” said Hafer. TASER Operator Recertification, storm sewer project. in ESU 17s Data Dig recently are excellent, making the Data Dig even had from each other throughout all “If there was a way that we could Firearms training including annual The meeting was adjourned at certain the proof will come in the more of a productive venture. Hal- of the decisions we’ve had to make do things, we were going to do it. certification with semi-automatic 8:00 p.m. pay-off, just as it has for years, ley agreed. over the last year has been valuable. And I know I learn something new handgun and patrol rifle, CJIS da- though the format for 2021s work- Also connected virtually were Not just to them, but to us too.” every time we get together for the shop looked slightly different. team members from NeMTSS and With how unique a year it’s been Data Dig and that my staff sees the A hybrid in-person/virtual ESU 17s MTSS coordinator Misty for everyone, this year’s Data Dig value in it, too.” Sermons A-La-Carte 2021 model with service unit staff mem- Wroblewski, who was stationed at didn’t come without a few twists. Be- Halley, who sent administrators bers on site at their five districts Ainsworth for the day. Multi-tiered cause state tests were wiped out by from each building in Valentine The Valentine Ministerial Association will be hosting Sermons-A- to facilitate the conversations and systems of support, Halley said, are the pandemic closures last spring, along with counselors and teachers La-Carte this year at the Valentine Episcopal Church at 372 North Main work being coordinated by ESU 17 relied on heavily to remedy many those scores weren’t configured to the virtual workshop, found the Street. This year there will be no noon meal provided, just the worship Staff Development Director Jeff of the needs identified during data into the data on hand. This caused cross collaboration provided to be service from noon until 12:30 p.m. McQuistan from central headquar- dives that often reveal needs in the organizers to look more closely at massively beneficial. It’s not every The dates for Sermons A-La-Carte are as follows: ters in Ainsworth, the Data Dig still area of mental health. In fact, data- other areas of data during the plan- day a high school principal can have • February 17, Pastor Steve Meysing of the Episcopal Church. produced the same results. based decision-making is one of the ning process. a meaningful conversation with a • February 24, Pastor Scott McClellen, Berean Bible Church and Pastor Data, and a deep dive into it. six essential elements that NeMTSS “That’s when MTSS really middle school science teacher, but Don Letellier, Wood Lake Union Church. “Data can be daunting for us all, bases its work on. provided an opportunity to look maybe it should be. • March 3, Pastor Andrew Utecht, Our Savior Lutheran Church. and there was a lot of it,” said Dale “Data is an extremely important beyond test scores at the whole Data has a way of opening eyes • March 10, Father Abraham Kaduthodiyil, St. Nicholas Catholic Hafer, Superintendent at Ainsworth part of the work that we do,” said child,” McQuistan said. “What we to new perspectives. Church. Community Schools. “It’s one thing NeMTSS regional support lead heard from our superintendents “It allowed the high school staff • March 17, Pastor Kurt Busenitz, Sandhills Church of Hope. to look at data, but it’s another to Claudine Kennicutt, who partners is that the conversations they had to see some of the perspectives of • March 24, Pastor Paul Maunu, Crossroads Assembly of God Church. really get in the weeds and have with not only ESU 17, but ESUs 9,10 this year were probably even more the elementary and middle school • March 31, Pastor Fred Grant, Seventh Day Adventist Church. the tough conversations that come and 11, too. “You see a variety of dif- insightful and more inspiring than staff,” Halley said. “Having that Questions can be directed to Pastor Scott McClellen at 402-389-0377. from it.” ferent districts and their ability to what they had previously when it whole group together was a very That was the day’s goal for Mc- dive into the data, their willingness was just about the test scores. That positive experience. We’re already Quistan and the rest of the ESU 17 to do it and their understanding of was a meaningful aspect of it.” gaining ground and moving for- Feed His flock at staff, to help districts in identify- data. ESU 17 is a great example of a Educating, even 11 months into ward because of it.” ing needs in order to assist them service unit that partners well with a world-altering pandemic, has al- Onward, into the endless world moving forward. With members their districts.” ways been about moving forward. of data on a never-ending quest for St. John’s Food Pantry of the ESU on hand to coordinate It’s not an easy thing to do, Ken- Staying the course, as Hafer put school improvement. by Kristi Benson 402-376-1723 and leave a message to conversations, district administra- nicutt added. Being honest when it. That’s why it was important, Forward is the only direction this We appreciate the prayers, food make arrangements. Donations of tors and teachers were able to fully assessing data can be unnerving. perhaps more than ever, for the group knows how to go. and monetary contributions from meat are always welcome and very participate in the day’s activities. “You have to be willing to accept the many area businesses, grocery much needed! “Everyone had an equal voice the results that you see and then stores, local schools, clubs, church- Checks can be sent to St. John's and an equal opportunity to par- make the appropriate changes to es, civic groups, and individuals. Food Pantry, PO Box 261, Valentine, ticipate in the conversation without improve instruction for kids,” said Enjoy coffee with a cop! Your contributions enable us to NE 69201. We will use the funds to worrying about the facilitation Kennicutt, who too was impressed fill the needs of many in our com- purchase food items we are short on. aspect,” McQuistan said. with how the day flowed. “I know Because we don’t know what the munity. Our God is an awesome Jesus said to him the third time, For first-year superintendent how many computer screens Jeff weather will be Thursday, February God and He works through each “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Mike Halley, who took over at Val- had up and running that day. He 25, it’s a good guess that whatever of you to help feed His sheep. We Me?” Peter was grieved because He entine after 11 years as principal of did a phenomenal job of putting type, a visit to Old Mill, located at are humbled and grateful for your said to him the third time, “Do you Scottsbluff High School, the Data all of that together. It shows the 704 E. C Street would be a great place personal sacrifice to donate food to love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, Dig was a big step toward identifying partnerships ESU 17 has with their to visit from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. others. May you be blessed. You know all things. You know that and addressing his district’s most districts that they were able to have and fill up on tasty sandwiches, and The St. John’s Food Pantry I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed pressing needs. a representative at every location.” visit with Valentine Police Officers Schedule is as follows: February 25, My Sheep.” “This being my first year here in ESU 17 is unique in that it serves for their annual Coffee with a Cop March 11, and March 25. John 21: 17 Valentine, I’ve heard a lot of things only five districts: Ainsworth, Val- program. It’s a chance to join your Canned goods and non-perish- May the Lord be glorified! since I’ve been here that people feel entine, Cody-Kilgore, Keya Paha neighbors and police officers for cof- able food items can be dropped off at St. John's Food Pantry we need to get done, but it’s all been County and Rock County. Because fee and conversation. No agenda or St. John's Episcopal Church on Main Open the second and fourth on kind of a superficial level,” Hal- of that, relationships are as strong speeches - it’s just a chance for you St., the Second or Fourth Thursdays Thursday of each month, except ley explained. “The activities that (Erickson even baked homemade to ask questions, voice concerns, of each month, between 10:00 a.m. for holidays. Jeff had us do really allowed us to and universally-praised cinnamon and get to know the officers in your and noon, or call the church office at dig deep and get down to what we rolls for each gathering site) and neighborhood. District Wrestling Coronation 8 What’s inside Results!! Six head to state! Opinion/Commentary ...... 2 Sports ...... 8, 9, 10 Walk down Memory Lane Family and Health ...... 3 Legal Notices...... 5, 6, 7 Church ...... 4 Classifieds ...... 11 -see page 10 -see page 8 News...... 12 2 Valentine Midland news

Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 OpiniOn/COmmentary

Transparency or News to know My Senate Committees This January, our country swore My seat on each of these com- Just as our nuclear deterrent in a new Congress. In the coming mittees affords me a chance to is essential to our national secu- punishment? You decide... weeks and months, we will see de- advocate for what matters most to rity, so are our roads, bridges, and Increased gun mocracy in action as the Senate and Nebraskans. broadband infrastructure essential The Nebraska Legislature has Further, a handful of senators House of Representatives work on Making sure our military has for our economic security. The CO- decided to keep secret ballot elec- distracted the debate on this rule sales mirror legislation that will help improve the resources they need to protect VID-19 pandemic has shown just tions for officers and committee change by intimating that the pro- the lives of families in Nebraska our country is Congress’ most im- how important this infrastructure chairs in spite of the protestations posed rule change was somehow national trend and across the country. portant job, and so I am especially is – without it, crucial products of some lawmakers who said it’s a conspiracy to “dismantle this But before any of those bills pleased to sit on the Senate Armed all about transparency. I am glad. Unicameral." They avoided the by Jerry Guenther like the vaccines couldn’t get reaches the Senate floor, they’ll Services Committee. I have served where they need to go and Ameri- Now that the dust has settled Constitutional question by suggest- NORFOLK (AP) - Between riots be carefully reviewed and cans couldn’t work from on the rules vote weeks ago and ing that this was somehow going to and talk of tighter gun control leg- thoroughly debated by com- home. We must keep our a number of op-ed pieces have ap- destroy our “officially nonpartisan islation, 2020 appears to have been mittees. These committees infrastructure up to date peared across the state, I’d like to structure,” Halloran said. All duly a record year for gun sales across cover everything from fi- nOte frOm and incorporate the most call this what it is. Arguments for elected senators to the Nebraska the nation. nance to foreign policy to the advanced new technologies transparency are a red herring. It’s Legislature are required to take an The actual number of guns sold environment, and they have WashingtOn d.C. into our network. all about vindictiveness. oath to uphold our U.S. Constitu- in the United States is not recorded. the power to keep what’s good In the first month of the Listen to the speeches, the divi- tion and to uphold our Nebraska The FBI’s National Instant Criminal sive rhetoric, the plaintiff cry from State Constitution. about a bill and improve upon by Deb Fischer 117th Congress, I have used Check System, however, is a federal what’s not. The committee my place on this committee Republicans who didn’t get their During floor debate on the rule firearm background check system process is where Republicans to help introduce bills that way in the great change, Sen. used by licensed firearm dealers. and Democrats come together would protect domestic nonpartisan ex- apitOl Steve Lathrop The system doesn’t compile pur- to work out our differences before on this committee since my first violence survivors from abusers perience we call C of Omaha, who's chases but records how many FBI we send a bill to the full Senate. year in the Senate, and from secur- seeking to control and track their the Nebraska currently Chair- checks have been processed. Most Every senator sits on a few of the ing funding for a new runway at Of- mobile phones, as well as require Unicameral. Re- VieW man of the Judi- gun purchases require a background Senate’s 20 committees, depending futt Air Force Base to making sure the Federal Communications Com- member, Repub- ciary Committee check. on their expertise, interests, and our military men and women have mission to include maternal health licans outnum- by J.L. Schmidt even though he's In 2020, for example, every month how they can best serve their state. everything they need to complete outcomes in its broadband map- ber Democrats a Democrat, ad- of background checks was up sig- I am proud to report that I will sit the missions they are given, these ping tools for better targeting of 32 to 17 in the dressed the is- nificantly over 2019. In fact, the FBI on five committees in the 117th have been some of my proudest ac- telehealth resources. Bills like legislative body which is sup- sues later raised by Halloran. He checks hardly reached three million Congress: the Armed Services Com- complishments in public service. these, which examine the ways posed to operate free of partisan said don’t think you're kidding me in a month before 2020 but did so mittee; the Commerce, Science, and I came to the Senate in 2013 from information and communications restraints. or anybody else in this room. It isn't eight times in 2020. Transportation Committee; the Ag- the Nebraska Legislature, where technology impacts vulnerable Want to talk about transpar- about transparency. It certainly The same is true already in 2021. riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry I devoted much of my attention to populations, are a major reason ency? Ask former state Senator isn’t about what my obligation is There were 4,317,804 FBI checks in Committee; the Rules Committee; infrastructure. I have maintained why our work on the Commerce Jerry Johnson of Wahoo or Les to the constitution. January 2021, which is the first time and the Select Committee on Ethics. that focus in the U.S. Senate. Committee is so important. Seiler of Hastings. Both men are That, he emphasized, is just to it surpassed four million checks. Perhaps most importantly for Republicans. Johnson chaired the cover up that we want to get down Anyone who has purchased a fire- our state, I will also serve on the Agriculture Committee and Seiler and find out who the scoundrels are arm in the past year has probably pOlitiCal satire Senate Agriculture Committee. was chair of Judiciary. Both men in the Republican Party who would seen a shortage, according to the Through this committee, we have were defeated in their re-election vote for a Democrat. Norfolk Daily News. Many places made important progress for Ne- bids in 2016 by candidates who were Sen. Mike Groene of North Platte, that sell guns have certain models by Paul Fell braska producers in recent years, backed by funds from Governor who lost chairmanship of the Edu- on back order. Many gun purchas- including the 2018 Farm Bill. I will Deep Pockets. To his credit, the cation Committee to Democrat Sen. ers have to wait for them to arrive continue to fight for the farmers Governor admitted he couldn’t Lynn Walz of Fremont, said he’s a or settle for another model. and ranchers whose hard work support the incumbents because Republican who is a conservative Local sheriff’s departments said drives Nebraska forward. of their key votes against a couple populist. He criticized members of they had noticed increased interest Finally, I am humbled that my measures he supported. his own party as “the country club in firearms and had performed more Senate colleagues have chosen me Transparency made those votes ones” who are always the swing background checks. to serve on the Senate Rules and well known. I’m not against Ne- vote between the liberals and the Pierce County Sheriff Rick Eber- Ethics Committees. These com- braskans knowing who voted for or conservatives. hardt said the interest locally is up mittees, and the Ethics Committee against what. I am against partisan Former Speaker of the Legisla- - especially among women. in particular, are one of the main politicians using those vote results ture Sen. Mike Flood of Norfolk, Gun permits in the county went ways the Senate promotes the hon- to derail the careers of a couple po- back this year from being term- up from 190 in 2019, with 26 being esty and integrity the American tentially great policy makers. That limited, cautioned his colleagues women. Then in 2020, the number of people expect of us. You can be sure type of partisan meddling, party not to be misled. Let's be clear that permits went up to 253, with 48 being I will do my part to maintain those politics if you will, drags Nebraska this session has to be better than women. important standards. down to the level of nastiness here- last. You want to run your mouth “People are coming up to the When I find out which commit- tofore seen only in Congress. Yes, about dividing people, that's what window, and they know what they tees I will be serving on at the start THAT swamp. we'll get here, he said in reference want,” he said. “The ladies are very of each new Congress, I feel just as Fortunately, committee chairs to last year’s pandemic delayed confident. Most of them have done grateful to be your advocate as I and officers will, for now, be elected session, which ended, on a highly some research, and they know what did on my first day. Thank you for with secret ballots. Given the prov- contentious note. At one point, then they want.” the opportunity to represent you en vindictiveness of the Governor Speaker Sen. Jim Scheer called In Madison County, the number of in Washington. Let’s get to work. and his party, Republicans would a recess for several days to cool permits went up from 405 in 2019 to Thank you for participating be afraid to step out of line and vote things down. 572 in 2020. in the democratic process. I look for the person, not the party. Sen. Megan Hunt of Omaha has The reasons behind the surge forward to visiting with you again One of the senators complaining said almost everyone running for could be talk by politicians to try to next week. the loudest is Steve Halloran of a chairmanship lobbied her for take guns away, as well as the politi- Hastings, the guy who the Gover- her vote, and she told them how cal unrest, Volk said. nor supported to beat Seiler in 2016. she would vote. "That's where the “Hearing some of the conversa- He has written that George Norris, transparency is," she said. "It's be- tions with folks - that seems to be Becoming America’s #1 state for veterans the father of the Unicameral, would tween us. It’s family business. It’s some of their concerns,” Volk said. likely be upset because his prin- not on TV for party leaders to see, “More ladies are getting the con- Nebraska is on the path to becom- funding, the State was required to that we’re on the right track. ciple of openness is being violated and party leaders to punish us for, cealed carry permits.” ing the best state in the nation for match 35 percent of the project’s We’ve already taken several in the Unicameral by secret votes or reward us for." Statistics from Stanton County military personnel and veterans. cost. I included those funds in my steps toward our goal of being the for officers and chairpersons. He Great. Let’s keep this in the are similar. Sheriff Mike Unger said We’ve been instituting new policies 2019 budget, which the Legislature best state for veterans, and we’re also says the secret ballot is uncon- family. his county issued 163 gun permits in that benefit military families and approved. The federal funds are just getting started. This year, we stitutional. 2019. That increased to 219 in 2020 and veterans and that connect them allowing EVNH to add a net total of have an opportunity to finish the already has reached 78 in the first with leadership opportunities in 24 private assisted-living beds along work we began on veterans tax month and week of 2021. the workforce. We want to encour- with space for a brand new Adult relief in 2020. On January 29, I tes- Unger said he went back over age the veterans who live here now Day Health Care program. These tified in front of the Legislature’s the list, and it appeared about five to stay in Nebraska and contribute additions will help us better serve Revenue Committee in support of Encouraging the percent went to women before the their skills to grow our state. We and directly care for our state’s LB 387, which would exempt 100 November general election. Since the also want to invite others to relo- veterans and their families. percent of military retirement in- American workforce election, about 20 percent of permits cate or retire here. Last year, I worked with the come from state income taxation. are sought by women, he said. One of our biggest areas of fo- Legislature to pass veterans tax Across the nation, 30 states don’t Getting Americans back to work until temporarily closed businesses “I'm not playing politics, but a lot cus over the past couple of years relief. At my request, Senator Tom tax military pensions—either be- has been one of the primary chal- could reopen – I soon heard from of them tell me they are scared now has been giving our military cause they don’t have personal lenges facing our nation since the employers across Nebraska that it after the election.” families access to more job op- income tax or they have special COVID-19 pandemic began nearly was a major impediment to hiring The sheriff also gets asked if he is portunities. For example, we ex- frOm the exemptions for veterans and one year ago. While the employ- or rehiring workers. The recently going “to be coming after” their guns. panded the hiring preference for military personnel. This in- ment situation varies widely from proposed $400 per week will be just “That will never happen on my the State of Nebraska to include gOVernOr cludes five of our six neighbors: state to state, ensuring every un- as problematic as the prior $600 for watch,” Unger said, “as long as the spouses of service members. Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, South employed American can reconnect Nebraska businesses looking for Second Amendment exists.” We revised regulations to allow Dakota, and Wyoming. I’m sup- with work must be a top priority. employees. The Second Amendment states military spouses to receive a by Pete Ricketts porting this same tax relief for In Nebraska we are fortunate to I support COVID relief, but the that a regulated militia is necessary three-year teaching permit in the nearly 14,000 Nebraskans have an unem- bill the Demo- for the security of a free state and that Nebraska with a valid out-of- receiving military retirement ployment rate of crats are push- the right to keep and bear arms shall state license. We also entered into Brewer of Gordon introduced LB benefits, including National Guard just three per- WashingtOn ing through not be infringed. the Enhanced Nurse Licensure 153 to exempt 50 percebt of mili- and Reserve retirees. We want to cent, making us simply does not Unger said women sometimes will Compact, which allows nurses to tary retirement income from state be the most appealing place for one of 18 states help main street ask about firearms and concealed have one multi-state license. This income taxation. The bill passed these civic-minded leaders to reside that have an rOund-up businesses re- carry permits. He offers advice only makes it easier for military spouses without a single vote of opposition, after retirement. unemployment connect the un- if asked, he said. to begin work in nursing after which signifies the great support LB 387 is a priority bill to help rate below five by Adrian Smith employed with Eberhardt said he also would of- moving to our state. This year, I’m for veterans here in Nebraska. I build our workforce. Those who percent. Other jobs. Because of fer advice only when asked. That working with Senators Rita Sand- signed LB 153 into law in August. have served a full military career states which my concern, I includes requiring those interested ers and Carol Blood of Bellevue Our work is making a difference. and retire in Nebraska add im- have had more restrictive lock- introduced an amendment which to take a course if they want a con- on LB 389 to remove barriers that When I testified to the Legislature mense value to our businesses and downs are seeing much higher would have allowed states to choose cealed carry. impede military spouses from being in support of veterans tax relief nonprofits. Since many military rates of unemployment. how they deploy the additional “It’s a mix being fearful and be- certified to teach in Nebraska. early in 2019, all of the states around personnel can retire after 20 years The bipartisan COVID relief unemployment funds provided in ing prepared for where they see our We’re investing in the health us were adding military retirees of service, they often finish their packages I supported last year the bill based on their own unique country headed and our values now. and wellbeing of our veterans. The while Nebraska was losing them. military service in their 40s or 50s. were strongly focused on keeping situations by allowing states with Life is not as precious as it used to be, State has received grant funding The latest report from the Depart- At this age, they’re actively looking workers connected during such dif- low unemployment to pay a lower and they see what is going on in now from the United States Department ment of Defense (DOD) shows that to invest their wealth of skills in a ficult times. The Paycheck Protec- unemployment add-on and us- on TV. There were the riots, and that of Veterans Affairs (USVA) to de- Nebraska’s military veteran retiree second career or as a committed tion Program was a loan program ing the remaining funds to pay scared a lot of people.” sign and construct an expansion population has slightly increased. volunteer. guaranteed by the Small Business back-to-work bonuses or provide Eberhardt said one of the benefits at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans In November 2020, SmartAsset Administration to help eligible reemployment services. Despite of living in a small town is that people Home (EVNH) in Bellevue. To ranked Nebraska the #7 best state small businesses and non-profits my amendment being an opportu- look out for each other. be eligible for the USVA grant for veterans. That’s good evidence Continued on back page keep employees on the payroll. nity for states to better serve their PPP loans have proved to be vital unemployed, Democrats rejected

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Home fires keep Red Cross busy this winter UNMC College of Nursing offers new programs Home fires typically rise during should never be left unattended. time, turn off the stove. the winter as people spend more Turn off space heaters and make Move items that can burn away to address Nebraska’s nursing shortage times indoors. The use of a variety sure any embers in the fireplace from the stove. This includes College offers a new master’s of Nursing campuses. hours of coursework, clinical simu- of heating sources and more cook- are extinguished before going to dishtowels, bags, boxes, paper and degree, a certificate program for Curriculum includes health lation and some hours in a clinical ing being done at home are often bed or leaving home. curtains. Also keep children and internationally educated nurses, care economics and policy, care setting completed over two semes- the causes of these fires. In the Keep children and pets away pets at least three feet away. 8-week accelerated RN to BSN coordination and organizational ters. The curriculum provides first 10 days of February alone, the from space heaters. Avoid wearing loose clothing or As part of its continuing effort to improvement. an understanding of nursing and Red Cross has responded to more Cut down on heating costs. Insu- dangling sleeves while cooking. address Nebraska’s nursing short- “This master’s program is ideal health care in the U.S., profession- than 50 fires in the Nebraska-Iowa late the home by installing storm When frying food, turn the burn- age, the University of Nebraska for nurses, particularly those in alism, communication roles and Region, assisting more than 250 windows or covering the inside of er off if you see smoke or if the Medical Center will offer two new hospital or other direct patient care responsibilities, as well as practic- people. This includes some large windows with plastic to keep cold grease starts to boil. Carefully programs: a new master’s degree settings, who want to solve prob- ing medical English. apartment fires in addition to air out. remove the pan from the burner. program, and a certificate pro- lems to enhance patient outcomes The college also will offer an single-family home fires. Never use a cooking range or Keep a pan lid or a cookie sheet gram for internationally educated or seek leadership opportunities,” eight-week option for the online The Red Cross offers these tips oven to heat your home. nearby. Use it to cover the pan if nurses. In addition, an accelerated said Missy Ofe Fleck, PhD, director RN to BSN program in addition for keeping yourself and your fam- Keep fire in your fireplace by it catches on fire. This will put out option will be offered in the regis- of the program. to its current 16-week RN to BSN ily safe. using a glass or metal fire screen the fire. Leave the pan covered tered nurse to bachelor’s degree in The second new program offered online program. The new option Home Heating Safety large enough to catch sparks and until it is completely cooled. nursing program (RN to BSN). is “Nursing in the U.S. Context,” an was added to increase flexibility for If using a space heater, look for rolling logs. Turn pot handles to the back of Applications are being accepted undergraduate certificate begin- nurses who would prefer shorter a model that shuts off automati- Test batteries in smoke and car- the stove, so no one bumps them or now. ning this May. courses. cally if the heater falls over. Place bon monoxide detectors. pulls them over. “There is a critical nursing The goal of the program is to The program, which is for reg- the heater on a level, hard and Develop a fire escape plan and Use a timer to remind yourself shortage facing the U.S.,” said better prepare internationally edu- istered nurses with an associate’s nonflammable surface in the home. practice it with everyone who lives that the stove or oven is on. Check Juliann Sebastian, PhD, dean of cated nurses for practice in the U.S. degree in nursing or a diploma in Keep all potential sources of in the home. the kitchen before going to bed or the UNMC College of Nursing. and for exams necessary to make nursing, is offered by the Universi- fuel like paper, clothing, bedding, Cooking Safety leaving home to ensure all stoves, “Nebraska is projected to have a them eligible for RN licensure. An ty of Nebraska through NU Online. curtains or rugs at least three feet Keep an eye on what you fry! ovens and small appliances are shortage of 4,000 nurses over the active RN license in the U.S. also is More information about the pro- away from space heaters, stoves Never leave cooking food unat- turned off. next few years. This tremendous a prerequisite for applying to post- grams can be found online at www. or fireplaces. tended. If you must leave the need requires creative approaches licensure programs such as the RN unmc.edu/nursing/educational- Portable heaters and fireplaces kitchen, even for a short period of for expanding educational opportu- to BSN and master’s and doctoral programs/new-programs.html or nities for nurses.” programs. by contacting Stef Boardman at According to the U.S. Bureau of The program consists of a mini- [email protected] or call NDA’s 2021 Poster Contest Labor Statistics, the job outlook for mum of 12 undergraduate credit (402) 559-4113. nurses is expected to grow by 15%, which is much faster than average. Highlights Nebraska Agriculture The new Advanced Nurse Gen- The family of eralist Master’s Degree in Nursing, LINCOLN—To recognize and to seeing the students’ creativ- entry forms are available online which begins in the fall, is a new Gary & Margaret celebrate the important role agri- ity as they show their versions of at nda.nebraska.gov/kids. For specialty track is for nurses looking culture plays in our everyday lives, how Nebraska agriculture comes more information, contact Christin to advance their skills and knowl- Brinda the Nebraska Department of Agri- straight from the good life.” Kamm at 402-471-6856 or by email edge but are not seeking nurse culture (NDA) is asking students NDA’s poster contest is divided at [email protected]. practitioner certification. would like to honor them with a to enter its annual poster contest into three age categories: first and This year’s theme is based off of The 39-credit hour program, card shower in celebration of their highlighting the state’s number second grade students; third and NDA’s “Nebraska: Straight from which will be offered primar- one industry. This year’s theme, fourth grade students; and fifth the Good Life” branding program ily online, will include a clinical 50th Anniversary “Nebraska Agriculture: Straight and sixth grade students, in any which features Nebraska compa- practicum in the students’ specialty from the Good Life,” promotes ag- Nebraska public, private or home nies and the ag products they ex- clinical area with a preceptor. 1971 - February 20 - 2021 ricultural products grown, raised school. Entries must be received at port. The program gives NDA more Short immersion experiences will 111 N Lodi St., Valentine, NE 69201 and/or made in Nebraska. NDA’s NDA’s office by the March 1, 2021, ways to effectively market and be scheduled throughout on College poster contest is open to all Ne- deadline. promote Nebraska agricultural braska students (public, private NDA will announce the winners and food companies to consumers and home school) in first through of this year’s poster contest during worldwide. Straight from the Good HealtHcare WitH Heart... sixth grades. National Ag Week, March 21-27, Life is open, at no cost, to any and Ainsworth Cherry County CliniC “Nebraska agricultural products 2021. National Ag Week highlights all ag and food companies head- Grand Theater are high quality and enjoyed by the diversity of agriculture and quartered in Nebraska or with a Physicians Schedule consumers around the world,” celebrates the food, feed and fuel significant presence in Nebraska, 215 N. Main • Ainsworth • 402-387-1948 said NDA Director Steve Wellman. that farmers and ranchers pro- including companies providing For Movie Dates & Titles For the week of February 15-19 “NDA’s annual poster contest vide every day. NDA will feature grains, meat, consumer-oriented View Our Website at: Monday Family Practice Dr. Kelli Garwood In all day gives parents and teachers the winning entries from this year’s foods, agricultural equipment and Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day opportunity to talk with students poster contest on its website and agricultural services. For more ainsworthgrandtheater.com about different ag-related topics in promotional materials and information, visit nda.nebraska. or go to our Facebook Page Tuesday Family Practice Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day like food production and inter- publications. gov/goodlife. Wednesday Family Practice Dr. Kelli Garwood In all day national trade. We look forward Poster contest rules and official Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day Thursday Family Practice Dr. Kelli Garwood In all day Testing leftover seeds for viability Friday Family Practice Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day by Melinda Myers bag and store in a warm location. If none of the seeds sprout, con- For the week of February 22-26 The beginning of a new year finds After a week or so, unwrap the sider breaking out the glue and get- Janice I. Tetherow Monday Family Practice Dr. Kelli Garwood In all day many gardeners preparing for the paper towel and check the seeds ting the family involved in turning MA, CPC, LIMHP, DCC Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day for sprouting. If nothing has hap- these leftover seeds into works of growing season ahead. Clearing • Certified Professional Counselor space to start seeds indoors, in- pened, rewrap the seeds and wait art. Select a variety of sizes, shapes, Tuesday Family Practice Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day a few more days. and colors to create your mas- • Licensed Independent ventorying seeds and supplies, and Mental Health Practitioner Wednesday Family Practice Dr. Kelli Garwood In all day ordering seeds, plants, and more If all the seeds have sprouted, you terpiece on wood or heavyweight • Distance Certified Counselor Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day have 100% germination and can card stock. Large seeds like beans, are usually part of the process. Medicaid & Most Insurance Accepted While organizing, you may un- plant the seeds as recommended on peas and corn are easy for crafters Thursday Family Practice Dr. Kelli Garwood In all day Online counseling now available. cover seeds from past seasons. Do the package. If only half the seeds of all ages to handle. Use tweezers Friday Family Practice Dr. Kelli Garwood In all day not discard these just yet. When sprout, for example, you will need for finer seeds that add detail and www.jantcounseling.com Cassie Schill, PA-C In all day to plant the seeds twice as close to- texture to your creation. seeds are stored properly, many 442 N. Cherry St. • Valentine, NE can last from one to five years or gether to compensate for the lower Testing seeds now can help you 402-376-1000 To schedule an appointment please call 376-3770. 512 N. Green St. • Valentine, NE more. germination rate. save money when placing your seed Seeds stored in a cool location The sprouted seeds can be plant- order. You can focus your planting like the refrigerator in an airtight ed indoors or out depending on the budget on new seeds and supple- container maintain their viability time of year, available space, and ment with your existing inventory. your climate. Home is Where the Heart Is best. 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MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED, NOT REQUIRED 234 N Cherry St - Valentine, NE 402-376-2000 TURNER heartlandcountry.net sportsafieldtrophyproperties.com RANCHES Janelle Johnson, Broker/Owner 1-800-532-2227 Made possible with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Ronna Morse, Sales Associate Jeff Johnson, Broker Associate/Sales Associate 4 Valentine Midland news Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 Sandhills Church of Hope Valentine Presbyterian Church 314 W. Nebraska St., Cody Obituaries 402-823-4136 Pastor Guy Helms 325 N. Victoria St. Office: 376-1305 Area Church Services Pastor Kurt Busenitz AA - Monday, Thursday, Saturday Jewel K. Hardt, 96 Sunday Worship Services 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church St. Mary's Catholic Church- 9:45 a.m. MT (Cutcomb) Al-Anon - Mondays 6:00 p.m. Jewel Kath- on many committees. She also at- 11:00 a.m. MT (Cody) 2nd and Green St.• 376-1659 Nenzel Sundays: Worship 10:30 a.m. ryn Hardt, 96, of tended Friedens Lutheran Church Pastor Johnathon Moore Kids Club After School Program Sunday 10:30 a.m. MDT LOGOS Middle & High School Lincoln, passed for 71 years with her family. She "Rejoice in the Lord always, and Wednesday(Cody) away February was a member of the UNL Delian again I say rejoice" Our Savior Lutheran Church Seasonal Bible Studies also available United Methodist Church 6, 2021. Born Union Literary Society. Summer Worship Schedule Missouri Synod 1924 to Andrew Jewel was kind, funny, welcom- SUNDAY MORNING Grace Lutheran Church 804 E. 5th St., Valentine 130 East 3rd St. • 376-2932 402-376-3473 Edwin and ing, positive, and she loved her Sunday School Classes (all ages) SUNDAY (Affiliated with the Church of the Lutheran Confession) Sunday Worship Opportunities Leura (Mapps) family unconditionally. The large 9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 810 West 3rd In person at 9:30 a.m. CT Lind in Kilgore. family get togethers brought laughs Paul D. Nolting, Pastor Livestream on She made life- and smiles, as family stories were Sunday School/Adult Bible Study Pastor's Residence 376-3248 www.valentineumc.com and long friends in shared. She was known for her love WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m. Summer Schedule www.facebook.com/valentineumc Kilgore and she of coffee, chocolates and Nebraska Next Generation 6:30-8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Easter to Labor Day at 9:30 a.m. enjoyed shar- football. After School Bible School 3:45 p.m. Crossroads Assembly Church Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Opportunities ing stories with her children of She is survived by her chil- 404 E. Hwy 20.• 376-2905 The Church of Jesus Christ of Live stream at valentinelutheran.com Children: 10:00-10:45 a.m. her life there. When she was 16, dren: Karen (Al) Scribner, Gary Pastor Paul Maunu Latter-day Saints Office Hours her family moved to Lincoln so the Hardt, Julie Erickson all of Lincoln. SUNDAY Winter Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 339 West 4th St. • 376-2671 Labor Day to March children could attend UNL. Jewel Grandchildren: Chad (Lisa) Scrib- Bible Classes (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Jeremy Johnson-Branch President 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Bible Class 9:30 a.m. graduated from the UNL Teach- ner, Shawn (Carrie) Scribner, Faith 660-988-7189 Tuesday 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ers College High School in 1942. (Seth) Lauterbach, Nick Hardt, Nursery 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Closed-Friday, and weekends SUNDAY SERVICES Church Services 10:30 a.m. She graduated from UNL with an Christina (Paul) Strong, Jeremy Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Sacrament 10:00 a.m. Associate Degree in Commercial (Teresa) Erickson, Kayle Hardt and WEDNESDAY 2nd hour block 11:10 a.m. Radio Program - KVSH Youth Services 6:30 p.m. Sunday 8:05 a.m. Education in 1945. 22 great grandchildren. Sisters-in- (6th thru 12th grade) Seventh Day Adventist Jewel married Kenneth Hardt, law: Doris Hardt, Patricia Hardt. 8th and Haley • 376-2364 Grace Ev. Lutheran School a jeweler, in 1949. They were mar- Brother-in-law: Larry Hardt. Many THURSDAY & Preschool Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Fred Grant ried for 58 years. Jewel enjoyed cousins, nieces and nephews. Pre- 402-389-1465 Wood Lake Union Church traveling and attending her chil- ceded in death by her parents, Berean Bible Church SATURDAY 702 East 7th St.• 376-3714 Rev. Don Letellier • 967-3390 dren’s and grandchildren’s music husband, and brothers James and Sabbath School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. programs and school events. Places John Lind. Pastor Scott McClellen Worship Service 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m Worship Schedule Worship Service 11:00 a.m. of employment: GOLD’s, Nebraska Services were held February 13, SUNDAY WEDNESDAY State Capitol, Nebraska Game and 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Friedens Luther- Early Church Service 9:15 a.m. Victory Bible Church Prayer Service 8:00 p.m. Parks and 31 years at Miller and an Church. Burial will be at Lincoln Late Church Service 10:45 a.m. Merriman St. John’s Episcopal Paine/Dillards in Customer Ser- Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to Sunday School will be offered at both Pastor Dave Morrison “The Church on Main Street" vice. She was a member of Sheridan Friedens Lutheran Church eleva- services for the kids. Sunday Service 6:00 p.m. 372 N. Main St. Blvd. Baptist Church and served tor/lift fund. WEDNESDAY EVENING Thursday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 376-1723 Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Grace Ev. Lutheran Church Pastor Steve Meysing FRIDAY MORNING Worship Schedule Missouri Synod Feb. 7-Morning Prayer 10:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study 6:30 a.m. 100 E. 2nd Ave. • Merriman, NE Melvin L. Bartholomew, 81 Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Pastor Travis Sherman Feb. 21-Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. Wisconsin Synod Sunday Services 4:00 p.m. MST Melvin Lee Bartholomew was They later divorced. Pantry Hours born September 17, 1939, in his Melvin was known for his dy- 3rd and Haley • 376-1643 St. Nicholas Catholic Church Pastor Thadeus Flitter Thursdays 10:00 a.m.- Noon grandmother’s house in Cody, namic personality: energetic, vigor- 400 West 5th • 376-1672 to Fremont and Velma (Heath) ous, forceful and results-oriented. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Fr. Abraham Kaduthodiyil Except Holidays Bartholomew. He died Sunday, His working life consisted of Lutheran Radio Service Saturday 6:00 p.m. Eli Wesleyan Church KWYR AM1260 8:15 a.m. January 31, 2021, at The Legacy in many jobs and experiences includ- Sunday 9:00 a.m. Paul McNare • 308-689-3500 KVSH 940 AM 8:30 a.m. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Gillette, WY, following a hospital ing electrical apprenticeship, truck The Twister FM 99.5, 12:30 p.m. Lakeview Christian emergency room visit and admis- driving, Nebraska livestock brand Zion Ev. Lutheran Reformed Church Hunts Chapel sion to hospice care, the most inspecting, ranchhand, cowboying, North from Crookston; right at Grade School United Methodist Church prominent health malady being road construction, barbed wire Lakeview School; then right after Pastor Judith Miller-Qualley Parkinson’s Disease. He was 81 fence building, auto mechanics 224 N. Govt. St. 376-2745 the cemetery. Sarah Dewey, PreK Teacher Cody at 10:30 a.m. MT years old. technician, and others. In 1980 he Pastor Mark Langenbach His young life was spent on moved his family from Cody to Suzanne Schultz, K-3 Teacher Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Ethan Doble, 4-8 Teacher/Principal a ranch 30 miles southwest of an acreage near Rozet, WY, and Cody where he attended a country began a career working in the school. open-pit coal mines of the Gillette In June 1946, Melvin’s family area where he operated heavy For insurance call moved into the town of Cody and equipment. He retired from formal You could be Valentine Livestock Auction Inc. resided in a house directly across employment in March, 2001. the street east of where he was Melvin had several activities Dave Major Thursday Sale Day born. His education continued then he enjoyed (besides basketball): here for just Start Right. Start Here. 402-376-2810 at the Cody Public School system roping, swimming, water skiing, Valentine, NE graduating with the Class of 1957. snowmobiling, hunting (deer, $ 303 N. Main • Valentine, NE State Farm Insurance 1-800-682-4874 He loved the sport of basketball pheasants, ducks, grouse and elk), 4.25 402-376-1530 Companies at which he excelled and received paraplaning, and ice fishing. Home Offices: Bloomington, IL 402-376-3611 office many awards and recognitions into He was preceded in death by his his adult life. father in 1989, his mother in 2001 SCOOTER’S AUTO REPAIR The Bartholomew family added and his son, Ryan, on February Richard Allen on July 8, 1951. 3, 1994. You could be Although not close in years, the He is survived by his son, Rod, Inc. brothers remained in contact and of Texas; his brother, Richard, and here for just communication over the miles and wife, Glenda, of Benkelman; his COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR Ken Anderson years. grandchildren; a nephew and niece Steve Daugherty Licensed & Insured Melvin attended a business col- and their families; cousins on the Scott Battershaw, owner $ lege in Rapid City, SD, for a short Bartholomew and Heath sides of 4.25 Valentine, NE 89928 Pine Heights Dr. 402-376-3711 time before returning to the Ne- the family; and a special long-time 402-376-5951 205 E. Hwy. 20- Valentine 402-376-4547 Valentine, NE 402-376-6140 cell braska Sandhills. friend and caregiver, Kay Hoekstra, He married Marcia Canet of of Gillette. Valentine, at Crookston, December Melvin requested cremation You could be 28, 1961. They had two sons: Ryan and no services; however, Cody is Lynn, born March 15, 1964, and Rod hishometown. The Problem here for just Shawn, born November 6, 1965. Dave, Kay & Kent Sandoz 90125 Hatchery Rd, Valentine, NE 69201 $ Marilyn McCormick, 89 402-376-3557 4.25 Marilyn Mc- Marilyn quit her job to take care of With Lying Cormick, 89, him until he passed away in 1986. of Winner, SD Keith McCormick came knocking

passed away on on her door a few years later and a Cherry Hills Sunday, Feb- courtship that had started back in

ruary 7, 2021, high school resumed. They were

Estates at the Winner married in 1990 in Winner. They "Retirement Community" “The Lord detests lying lips, Assisted Living & Independent Senior Apartments Regional Long made their home in Valentine www.empireafs.com Term Care Cen- where Keith resided. 402-376-4949 but he delights in people who www.cherryhillsassistedliving.org ter in Winner, Marilyn went to work at the Pin- [email protected] are trustworthy.” 1100 East 10th St. • Valentine • 402-376-2555 SD. Funeral eview Nursing Home. She drove Proverbs 12:22 NIV services were their van for them and enjoyed held on Thursday, February 11, meeting and helping people. NELSEN Holmes 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mason Fu- Marilyn was always active in neral Home in Winner, SD. Burial church and loved the Lord. She was FURNITURE here are times when lying is Funeral Home followed in the Winner City Cem- a light to all around her as she gave innocent and perhaps even etery. herself in so many different ways Furniture to build your world around. 321 N. Wood St. • Valentine, NE Marilyn was born to Clyde and for the glory of the Lord. expected, such as in matters of 402-376-2840 Floor coverings • Window coverings T Leona Jones in Dixon, SD on March She and Keith enjoyed several common courtesy when we tell Call Collect 24 hrs. Daily 1, 1931. She lived on her parent’s years in Cherry Hills Assisted Liv- Valentine, NE 402-376-1360 ranch/farm where she enjoyed ing in Valentine until health made someone it is nice to see them when "Serving Families First" climbing and exploring her beloved it impossible to reside there any we really dreaded seeing them. No hills. longer. SCOTTY'S During her high school years, Keith McCormick, Marilyn’s hus- one is deceived by these words, and Winner became her home during band, survives her along with her RANCHLAND FOODS no one is harmed by the attempt to the week. daughters, Cindy (Jim) Hudson, Scotty's Butcher Shop Fresh head of state or a five-year old child, be courteous, even if the truth Bulk Deliveries-Propane She went to work as a telephone Vicki (Larry) Alter, and sons, Brent Meats & Farm To Market Fresh the trust that others place in you is Batteries - Oil - Service - Brakes - Tune Ups operator and worked there until (Kay) Snow, and Brian Snow; two Fruits & Vegetables suffers somewhat. And we don’t owe largely a result of your tendency to Hwy. 20 Valentine she met and married Richard grandchildren: John (Calla) Alter the truth to evildoers bent on hurting 402-376-2060 800-557-3732 (Dick) Snow in 1950. They resided and Christopher (Kim) Alter; great- 402-376-3114 • Valentine, NE tell the truth and to do what you say 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon. -Fri. on several farms until they moved grandchildren: Christian Alter, WE DELIVER us (you can certainly be forgiven for you will do. This last point is crucial: Sat. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. to Hamill where Marilyn ran the Aspen Alter, Sierra Alter, Sydney General Store, and worked in Alter, and Dayton Alter; step chil- lying to a villain who is looking for a a person whose deeds are not in Jason Kelber the Post Office, as well as taught dren, Linda (Ron) Eggleston, Kathy You could be victim). But most of the lies we tell harmony with his thoughts and his & Patty Welch Sunday School in the Orthodox (Tom) Gunderson, Keith (Ronna) are not of this kind. We lie to gain Presbyterian Church. McCormick, and Mike (Sheri) Mc- words makes of his life a lie. And Insurance She and Richard had four chil- Cormick, along with numerous here for just some advantage, or to have others for dren, Cindy (Lucinda), Vicki, other family members. She loved here he may be lying most of all to business, think better of us, or sometimes even Brent, and Brian. She loved to them all. $ himself, telling himself that he is a ranch, home work. Never had a dull moment She was preceded in death by her to allow us to think better of good and honest person when he is or auto between her family, work, garden, brother, Wilmer Jones, her sister, 4.25 ourselves, when we lie to ourselves. 407 N. Main St. • Valentine • 402-376-1865 church, and just helping others Mable Powell, her sister-in-law, not. Truth is one and cannot be when help was needed. She had a Janice Jones, parents, Clyde and But the problem with these lies is sacrificed in one area without servant’s heart and showed it in the Leona Jones, husband, Richard that they damage the trust that way she lived her life. (Dick) Snow, her brother-in-law, harming the whole in some manner. In 1960 Marilyn and Richard Johnny Powell, her sister-in-law, Hoffman Monuments others put in us. Whether you are a –Christopher Simon moved to Winner where she started Ruth Jones, her sister, Dorothea & StoneWorks selling World Book Encyclopedias. Newman, and her brother, John 1205 S. Melrose She wanted others to love learning Jones. Casper, WY 82601 as much as she did. Marilyn’s favorite verse was Later on, she would work in the John 3:16, “For God so loved the Ph: 307.577.6314 Serving Nebraska, These weekly church messages are provided to you by the following 866-569-2666 school system helping Special Ed world, that he gave his only begot- Fax: 307.577.6340 South Dakota, Wyoming concerned and responsible citizens and businesses. Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00 • 402-389-7431 children. She went to school to get ten Son, that whosoever believeth training so that she could do her in him should not perish, but have Ron's Quik Lube HENDERSON'S job better and received her certi- everlasting life.” It was her desire Plumbing fication. She loved her work with that all should have a part in that We offer complete headstone and - Service Jobs Nelsen them. Later she went to work at the gift so freely given by her Lord and Heating, Wiring IGA Country Library where, once again, Savior. monument cleaning services, as well as - Exhaust & Brakes she was doing what she loved. Help- In lieu of flowers, please make do- custom lettering for incomplete headstones. E. Highway 20 • Valentine, NE ing people with reading. nations to the First Baptist Church 140 S. Western St. Valentine, NE also Digging & Trenching Dick became ill with cancer and of Valentine. 402.376.3557 Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Contact Kent Sandoz at: 402-376-1165 for more information. 402-376-1097 7 days a week!

Public Notices ValeNtiNe MidlaNd News 5 Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 Cherry County Treasurer's Land Tract Sale Notice is hereby given that I will offer for sale at public auction at the 90 160087783 SW SWSE 200 ACRES 23-25-26 $1,553.64 60 160271738 KEELERS 2ND E 44’ LOTS 1 THRU 3 BLK 1 $384.16 Cherry County Courthouse, Valentine, Nebraska, on the first Monday 10 160165040 PT S1/2 65.41 ACRES 9-33-27 VALENTINE $1,534.78 90 160148170 N1/2NW 80 ACRES 35-25-26 $383.36 in March, 2021, commencing at the hour of 10:00 a.m., the lands and lots 255 160064368 N1/2 SW 480 ACRES 26-25-39 $1,533.14 60 160271614 KEELERS 1ST LOT 4 BLK 3 NORTH hereinafter described or so much of each tract as may be necessary for 10 160149762 TRACT 4 NORTHRIDGE ESTATES $1,481.33 MERRIMAN $382.78 the taxes, interest and cost due thereon for the year 2019 and all unpaid 10 160021243 NE S1/2 472 ACRES (8 RD) 32-35-29 $1,455.89 10 160040094 N1/2SW N1/2SE SESE 200 ACRES 2-33-30 $373.60 taxes for prior years. 10 160040108 S1/2NE N1/2SE 160 ACRES 3-33-30 $1,098.09 40 160268281 PTS 1ST E1/2 LOTS 11-12 BLK 3 $322.62 Said sale will be continued from day to day until all such lands and 255 160064325 E1/2NW NESW W1/2E1/2 SESE 320 ACRES 10 160155851 LOT 17 (EXC S 330’ OF E 660’) PINE HEIGHTS town lots have been offered. Said lands and town lots with the taxes 20-25-39 $1,094.86 SECOND SUB VALENTINE $304.20 due and unpaid on each tract respectively are as follows, with costs to 170 160167475 PT N1/2 10.34 ACRES 31-30-32 $1,045.86 90 160089115 W1/2NW 80.97 ACRES 2-25-26 $292.84 be added in each case. 255 160105897 E1/2 320 ACRES 22-25-40 $1,029.86 90 160087791 W1/2NW 80 ACRES 25-25-26 $259.54 KATHY L. HAMMOND 255 160105978 E1/2 320 ACRES 33-25-40 $1,019.60 60 160272041 KEELERS PLACE S 30’ LOT 5 & LOT 6 (52.9 ‘) CHERRY COUNTY TREASURER 255 160105900 W1/2 320 ACRES 23-25-40 $1,005.88 BLK 1 $250.46 CHERRY COUNTY, NEBRASKA 255 160105951 E1/2 320 ACRES 28-25-40 $994.00 90 160089204 NENE 40 ACRES 16-25-26 $204.96 5 160262453 HARPERS 2ND LOTS 4 7 8 9 10 11 W 90’ 20 160648338 PT NE 10 ACRES 20-31-25 $933.94 10 160263441 ***36-34-28 OUT PT SESW 5.22A $185.88 LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 3 $8,948.54 10 160254671 NE W1/2W1/2 N OF CANAL NENW 258.3 ACRES 10 160040086 W1/2SW 80 ACRES 1-33-30 $149.44 90 160089174 ALL 631 ACRES (9 RD) 9-25-26 $4,429.14 (47.7 CANAL) 34-32-28 $925.46 60 160271800 KEELERS 2ND LOTS 6 & 7 BLK 2 MERRIMAN $123.82 10 160254663 ALL 607.6 ACRES (15.4 CANAL) 33-32-28 $3,818.34 5 160150051 H & CH CORNELL LOT A BLOCK 8 $845.04 10 160263433 36-34-28 OUT PT SESW 7.82A $91.96 90 160089239 E1/2 NW SESW 516 ACRES (4 RD) 17-25-26 $3,690.62 60 160272149 ***LOT 3 BLOCK 3 KEELERS PLACE - 10 160648644 PT S1/2NE 3.10 ACRES 30-34-28 $85.08 90 160089166 ALL 634 ACRES (6 RD) 8-25-26 $3,080.50 MERRIMAN $820.72 60 160648278 ROBERTS 1ST E1/2 LOT 1 BLK 1 $76.62 90 160087805 N1/2NE W1/2 396 ACRES (4 RD) 26-25-26 $3,035.66 5 160005817 KAUTZ LOTS 29 & 30 BLK 3 $770.24 10 160040116 NWNW 40 ACRES 12-33-30 $74.72 90 160089026 NE 160 ACRES 18-25-26 $2,496.72 90 160089018 SESW W1/2SW SWSE 159.4 ACRES 7-25-26 $737.32 40 160648286 PTS 1ST LOT 11 BLK 1 $39.26 90 160087872 S1/2NW N1/2SW 154.4 ACRES (5.6 RD) 5 160003296 MCDONALDS ALL LOT 12 BLK 5 10 160649990 ***W1/2 SO OF FORMER RAILRD ROW 35-25-26 $2,496.04 VALENTINE $722.42 4 ACRES 8-34-29 $30.38 90 160089093 SE 160 ACRES 18-25-26 $2,477.52 255 160105889 S1/2NE W1/2NW SENW 204 ACRES (2.2 RD) 60 160272726 ROBERTS 2ND (GREENS SUB OF) 90 160089107 ALL 642.1 ACRES 1-25-26 $2,322.22 30-25-39 $615.76 LOTS 1 THRU 8 BLK 3 MERRIMAN $15.96 90 160089190 ALL 640 ACRES 11-25-26 $2,314.62 5 160006635 THACHER LOT 4 BLK 2 $613.16 60 160271266 OT ALL SCHOOL HOUSE BLOCK MERRIMAN $14.04 90 160089220 ALL 640 ACRES 35-26-26 $2,314.62 90 160089131 SE 160 ACRES 4-25-26 $586.10 60 160272734 ROBERTS 2ND (GREENS SUB OF) 90 160089182 ALL 640 ACRES 10-25-26 $2,257.60 90 160089158 NESW N1/2SE SESE 160 ACRES 7-25-26 $581.64 LOTS 1 THRU 4 BLK 4 MERRIMAN $11.54 255 160105935 ALL 640 ACRES 26-25-40 $2,079.56 90 160089212 E1/2E1/2 160 ACRES 34-26-26 $578.66 60 160272696 ROBERTS 2ND (GREENS SUB OF) 90 160154952 E1/2NW NE S1/2 563.03 ACRES 2-25-26 $2,064.98 255 160064341 NW 160 ACRES 25-25-39 $555.84 LOTS 1 THRU 4 BLK 2 MERRIMAN $11.34 10 160155843 S 330’ OF E 660’ LOT 17 PINE HEIGHTS 255 160064333 SW 160 ACRES 22-25-39 $544.84 60 160272718 ROBERTS 2ND (GREENS SUB OF) SECOND SUB VALENTINE $2,049.54 60 160271754 ***KEELERS 2ND LOTS 4 THRU 6 BLK 1 $540.40 LOTS 5 THRU 8 BLK 2 MERRIMAN $11.34 255 160105927 ALL 640 ACRES 25-25-40 $2,021.46 255 160105870 W1/2W1/2 173.1 ACRES 19-25-39 $537.70 60 160271746 KEELERS 2ND W1/2 & W 10’ OF E1/2 90 160089123 E1/2 E1/2NW SW 561.8 ACRES 3-25-26 $2,007.98 255 160105919 E1/2E1/2 160 ACRES 24-25-40 $499.56 LOTS 1 THRU 3 BLK 1 $9.84 255 160105943 ALL 640 ACRES 27-25-40 $1,988.02 35 160267420 DEAVERS W 1/2 (75’) LOTS 3-4 & 80X150 60 160271622 KEELERS 1ST LOT 5 BLK 3 NORTH 255 160105986 ALL 640 ACRES 34-25-40 $1,988.02 OF CHESTNUT ST BLK 6H CODY $487.48 MERRIMAN $6.20 255 160064392 ALL 640 ACRES 29-25-39 $1,986.00 5 160262429 HARPERS 2ND LOT 1 BLK 3 $477.26 40 160268095 PTS 1ST LOT 12 BLK 1 $1.76 90 160089085 NESW W1/2SW 120 ACRES 17-25-26 $1,959.12 5 160001587 OT LOT 31 BLK 9 $471.10 40 160268117 PTS 1ST LOT 15 BLK 1 $1.76 255 160064384 N1/2 N1/2S1/2 SWSW 520 ACRES 28-25-39 $1,895.08 75 160274249 ***OT LOTS 4 THRU 6 BLK 6 WOOD LAKE $450.25 40 160268125 PTS 1ST LOT 16 BLK 1 $1.76 90 160087813 E1/2SE E1/2W1/2SE 118 ACRES (2 RD) 35 160265908 OT LOT 1 & 2 BLK 1 CODY $413.72 40 160268109 PTS 1ST LOTS 13 & 14 BLK 1 $1.40 27-25-26 $1,702.56 10 160021251 SW 158 ACRES (2 RD) 33-35-29 $403.89 35 160664976 CODY VILLAGE PT LOTS 1 & 2 BLOCK 2 255 160064376 N1/2 N1/2S1/2 SESE 520 ACRES 27-25-39 $1,584.02 60 160272254 KEELERS PLACE LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 4 $400.46 VOGT’S ADDITION $1.14 18333-17 ZNEZ Valentine City Council meeting minutes Baird Holm LLP A regular meeting of the City SION) Jeff Wrage’s term through March Life Insurance, life insurance, US Cellular, cell phones, $493.64; 1700 Farnam St, Council of the City of Valentine, 6 33 27 LOT 1 ARGANBRIGHT 2022. Motion carried unanimously. $1,814.58; Good Life Architec- U.S. Postmaster, annual PO Box Suite 1500 Nebraska was held February 11, SUBDIVISION 1.24 ACRES Councilmember Kieborz made ture LLC, facade concepts work, 177 rent, $196.00; USA Bluebook, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Library 6 33 27 S VALENTINE LOT 22A a motion, seconded by Wescott, to $4,500.00; Grainger, solenoid valve, inventory supplies, $371.57; Val- Omaha, Nebraska Meeting Room, the same notice of REPLAT 22 approve the appointment of Wally 127.24; Hawkins, Inc., chlorine, entine Fire Department, NFPA meeting was given according to The above described property Balliet to the Golf Course Board for $977.00; Health Care Logistics, renewal reimb, $175.00; Valentine Notice of law. All of the proceedings here- is located in an area that has been a three-year term. Motion carried N95 masks, $115.46; Heartland Wind LLC, wind power purchased, after shown were taken while the declared blighted and substandard unanimously. Consumers Power Dist, power $37,038.13; Vanwall Equipment, in- Amendment Notice is hereby given that the meeting was open to the public. A by the City Council and is subject Councilmember Wescott made a purchased, $173,591.44; Heiman ventory supplies, $750.31; Verizon Articles of Incorporation of Pestel public information council agenda to a proposed redevelopment plan, motion, seconded by Arganbright, Inc., 2020 Freightliner pumper, Wireless, cell phone, $11.04; Card- Charitable Foundation, Inc. have packet was available at the public action on which will be requested to approve the recommendation by $191,761.00; Henderson's IGA, member Services, toner/printer/ been amended effective February information table. Notice of the by the Community Development the selection committee for JEO to supplies, $24.92; HOA Solutions training, $751.28; US Department of 5, 2021, to revise the purposes for Open Meetings Act was provided Agency and City Council. I specifi- be the engineering/consulting firm Inc., 2021 screen connect hosting, Energy, power purchase, $7,545.14; which the corporation is organized. as required by law. cally request this notice be entered for the B Street storm sewer proj- $400.00; Hometown Lumber, tool Watchgaurd Video, body cameras 18327-17, 24, 3 ZNEZ The Council and those in at- in the minutes of the Council and ect. Motion carried unanimously. kit/building supplies, $1,747.19; and 4re setup, $2,883.00; Wright tendance recited the pledge of Agency and further state that I Councilmember Wescott made a IAPE, membership renewal 681s, Express FSC, fuel, $1,870.23; Zimco allegiance. shall not participate in any action motion, seconded by Otradovsky, $50.00; IBEW Local 1597, union Supply Co., fiata fungicide/ship- Meeting Council President Kyle Argan- by the Agency or Council affecting to approve the preapplication for dues, $382.16; Ingram Library ping, $314.68 bright opened the meeting with such property. state revolving fund assistance for Services, books/marc records, Accounts Payable Total the following Council members in 7:23 Council Vice President, storm sewer infrastructure proj- $417.04; Internal Revenue Service, $1,166,088.53 Notices attendance: Ross Brockley, Dave Kieborz, opened the meeting of the ect. Motion carried unanimously. fed/fica tax, $22,060.91; Stuart C Invoices: Paid $778,399.05 Valentine City Council Otradovsky, Neil Wescott, Kalli Community Development Agency Councilmember Otradovsky Irby, inventory supplies, $633.90; Invoices: Scheduled $387,689.48 Notice is hereby given that the Kieborz. Also in attendance were of the City of Valentine. made a motion, seconded by Janine's Flower Exchange, digi- Payroll Total $68,202.71 regular meeting of the Council of City Manager Shane Siewert, and Councilmember Otradovsky Wescott to approve the preap- tal mktg class reimb, $90.00; K C Total $1,234,291.24 the City of Valentine, Nebraska City Clerk Deanna Schmit who made a motion, seconded by Brock- plication for state revolving fund Pest Control, pest control service, 18334-17 ZNEZ will be held on the second Thurs- recorded the minutes. ley, to forward the Tax Increment assistance for Main street water $110.00; KBR Rural Public Power, day of every month at 7:00 p.m. in Councilmember Kieborz made a Financing redevelopment project infrastructure project. Motion utilities @ landfill, $131.08; Law- the Meeting Room of the Valentine motion to approve consent agenda to the Planning Commission for carried unanimously. son Products, inventory supplies, Public Library, 324 North Main items: #2a) Regular Library Board review and recommendation. Councilmember Wescott made a $13.65; Masek Golf Car Company, Street, Valentine, Nebraska. The meeting minutes of January 25, Voting yes: Otradovsky, Kieborz, motion, seconded by Otradovsky, golf cart maintenance kits, $981.35; Notice to meeting will be open to the at- 2021; #3a) Regular City Council Wescott, Brockley. Motion carried to approve the preapplication for Mathis Equipment, tractor lease/ tendance of the public. An agenda Meeting minutes of January 14, unanimously. state revolving fund assistance for equipment rpr, $732.60; Merchant for the meeting, kept continuously 2021; b) Special Meeting of January There being no further busi- Main street sanitary sewer infra- JT & S, book 3 tuition, $550.00; Contractors current, is available for public in- spection in the City Clerk’s office at 27, 2021; #4) December, 2020 Finan- ness before the Community De- structure project. Motion carried Valentine Midland News, publica- Call Order: 800 323 North Main Street, Valentine, cial Reports; #5) January, 2021 velopment Agency the meeting unanimously. tions, $432.53; Midwest Laborato- Contract Id: 81082 Nebraska. Receipt Report; #6) January, 2021 adjourned at 7:34 p.m. There being no further business ries, December lab tests, $229.00; State Project No. AFE-H043 Deanna Schmit, City Clerk Claims & Payroll. Councilmember Council President Arganbright before the council, Council Chair- Midwest Turf Inc, jrm bedknives/ Location: D-8 2021 District wide 18302-3, 10, 17, 24 ZNEZ Wescott seconded the motion. Mo- resumed conducting the regular person Arganbright declared the screws/shipping, $725.36; Midwest Paint Striping tion carried unanimously. meeting of the city council. meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Turf & Irrigation, professional In Counties: B l a i n e , B o y d , Valentine Public Library Library Director, Anne Quig- Councilmember Kieborz made a A complete version of the min- grinding/parts, $437.93; Mr. Tire, Brown, Garfield, Holt, Keya Paha, Notice is hereby given that the ley, presented the annual library motion, seconded by Arganbright, utes may be viewed at the office of tire work for tee mower, $74.67; Ne Loup, Rock, Wheeler, Cherry regular meeting of the Board of report. to suspend the three reading rule the City Clerk, 323 N Main Street, Assoc of Police Women, member- The Nebraska Department of Trustees of the Valentine Public 7:05 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING for Ordinance No. 2021-2242M. Mo- Valentine, Nebraska during nor- ship Miller/Hoefs, $120.00;Ne Dept Transportation will receive sealed Library will be held on Monday, Pursuant to notice in the Val- tion carried unanimously. mal business hours. of Labor Ach, state taxes, $3,386.44; bids in Room 104 of the Central February 22, 2021 as planned at 4:30 entine Midland News, a public Councilmember Kieborz made Deanna Schmit Ne Dept of Health & Human Serv, Office Building at 1500 Hwy. 2 in p.m. in the Library meeting room hearing was opened to consider a motion, seconded by Brockely, City Clerk ub refund overpay, $152.64; Ne Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m. on February for the purpose of conducting any an ordinance granting a franchise to adopt ORDINANCE 2021-2242M Aflac, insurance premiums, Public Hlth Env Laboratory, water 25, 2021. At that time the bids will business which may properly come to ALLO Communications, LLC to AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY $1,105.16; Allo Communications test/lab fees, $1,977.00; Nebr Motor be opened and read. before them. A current agenda will provide cable TV services. OF VALENTINE, NEBRASKA LLC, asset lease agreement, Fuels Division, motor fuels tax, Bids will be opened and the bid be on file at the public library. Police Chief, Dana Miller, pre- ADDING CHAPTER 94, SECTION $400,000.00; American Agricul- $3.00; Nebraska Public Power Dis- totals will be read via Webex. The Valentine Public Library sented the annual police report. 94.049 (A) (4) OF THE MUNICIPAL tural Lab, water testing fees, trict, power purchased, $26,979.94; Webex information will be avail- Board of Trustees 7:21 p.m. Public Hearing closed. CODE OF THE CITY OF VALEN- $58.50; American Legal Publishing, Nebraska Child Support Ach, child able on the BidX Letting webpage Anne Quigley, Director Councilmember Arganbright TINE, NEBRASKA, ORDINANCE ordinance book updates, $1,589.00; support, $379.40; Nebraska Depart- a minimum of 2 days prior to the 18329-17 ZNEZ made a motion, seconded by NO. 2016-2200M, BY ADDING Retirement Plans Division, pen- ment of Labor, 4th qtr unemploy- opening, and can be found by se- Cherry County Board Kieborz, to suspend the three CHAPTER 94 CONSTRUCTION sion, $13,388.18; Anderson Elec- ment, $47.22; Nebraska Depart- lecting the applicable letting from: reading rule for Ordinance No. AT MUNICIPAL DIRECTION tric, by-pass soft start on bridge, ment of Revenue, Dec sales tax pd https://www.bidx.com/ne/lettings of Commissioners 2021-2243M. Motion carried unani- SECTION 94.049 (A) (4) TO ADD $60.00; Appeara, rug services, Jan, $23,727.02; Nebraska Dept. of Plans, specifications, and ad- The Board of Cherry County mously. PROVISION FOR SIDEWALK $126.37; Arrow Energy Inc, avgas/ Aeronautics, NDB charges, $160.00; ditional letting information may Commissioners will meet the sec- Councilmember Arganbright CONSTRUCTION IN CERTAIN jet a fuel, $40,654.76; ASCAP, 2021 Nebraska Technology & Telecom, be found at the Nebraska Depart- ond and last Tuesday of each made a motion, seconded by INSTANCES. Motion carried events license, $367.00; Bacon Re- telephone service, $953.21; OPTK ment of Transportation's Web month, at 10:00 a.m., in the Sheriff’s Kieborz, to adopt ORDINANCE unanimously. pair, freightliner manifold repair, Networks, internet, $30.00; NK Site at http://dot.nebraska.gov/ Conference Room of the Cherry NO. 2021-2243M AN ORDINANCE Councilmember Wescott made a $233.70; Bank of the West, research Waste Inc, waste billed/waste business-center/business-opp/ County Courthouse, located at 365 GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO motion, seconded by Otradovsky, fee for court case, $8.00; Susan pickup, $31,338.02; Northwest Com- hwy-bridge-lp/. N. Main St., Valentine, NE. A cur- ALLO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC to approve the manager applica- Neujahr Beel, City Attorney insur- munity Action, internet service, 18307-3, 10, 17 ZNEZ rent agenda is on file in the office of TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN tion for David W Staab for Pizza ance reimb, $1,148.97; Berry Creek $12.00; Office Products Center, of- the County Clerk and is available A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS Hut of Valentine liquor license. Enterprises LLC, ammo, $210.00; fice supplies/copier maint, $271.26; for public inspection during regu- SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF VAL- Motion carried unanimously. Blackstone Publishing, audio cds, Olsson, engineering services, lar business hours. ENTINE; SETTING FORTH CON- Councilmember Arganbright $355.46; Blue Cross Blue Shield, $5,750.52; One Call Concepts Inc, Meeting Notices 18317-10, 17, 24 ZNEZ DITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE made a motion, seconded by Otra- insurance, $30,579.14; Blue360 utility locates, $37.26;Overdrive Cherry County Board GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; dovsky, to approve the agreement Media LL, NE Criminal and Law Inc, digital content, $728.23; The Sand Hills AA PROVIDING FOR THE REGULA- between the City of Valentine and 2021 book, $83.75; Bomgaars Sup- Parts Company, vehicle/equip- Sand Hills AA Group meetings of Corrections TION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM; the Valentine Rural Fire District ply, supplies/small tools, $767.39; ment repair prts, $1,175.87; Pe- Monday, Thursday and Saturday The Cherry County Board of Cor- AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES for compensation for use of city Border States Electric, inventory terson Beel LLP, Bristol ed loan, at 7:00 p.m. rections will meet the last Tuesday FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS owned pumper truck #5 (Freight- supplies, $619.68; Cherry County $84,000.00; Donald L Pettigrew, Due to COVID-19 an on online/ of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the PROVISIONS. Motion carried liner Truck with Smeal pump). Clerk, paving lien release, $10.00; street supt agreement, $1,333.26; call-in meeting is available during Sheriff’s Conference Room of the unanimously. Motion carried unanimously. Cherry County Hospital, pris- Pit Stall Inc, equipment/vehicle re- the regularly scheduled meeting. Cherry County Courthouse,located Council President, Kyle Argan- Councilmember Otradovsky oner care, $68.50; Cherry County pair, $839.71; Reese, Inc., propane, To participate in the meetings at 365 N. Main St., Valentine. A bright, removed himself from the made a motion, seconded by Brock- Implement, equipment repair, $1,312.75; Sandhill Oil Co., heating contact a member below or send current agenda will be on file in the council table and entered the pub- ley, to approve the recommenda- $254.63; City of Valentine-util bill- fuel/propane, $4,032.88; Sandhills an email to area41district14@gmail. office of the County Clerk. lic area during the meeting of the tion from street light decoration ing, utilities, $10,173.66; Colonial Aero Service, fuel pumped/main- com; Jackie 402-389-0219, Randy 18318-10, 17, 24 ZNEZ Community Development Agency committee for pole decorations. Research Corp., Crc-908 boiler tenance agr , $1,184.74; Sandhills 402-376-4539, Kathy 307-640-1982, Cherry County Hospital of the City of Valentine having Motion carried four to one. deplete, $376.20; Conoco, gas/car Wireless LLC, wireless internet, Faren 402-322-3655, Russ 308-645- presented the following: Councilmember Kieborz made a wash, $48.96; Consolidated Man- $260.00; Scotty's Ranchland Foods, Board of Trustees 7255. Notice is hereby given that a Reg- The undersigned hereby notifies motion, seconded by Otradovsky, agement Co., McSweeney train- supplies, $39.46; Jamon Slama, ular Board Meeting of the Cherry the City Council and the Com- to approve the recommendation ing meals, $334.42; Core & Main battery reimbursement, $16.07; Camels AA County Hospital Board of Trustees munity Development Agency of from city board committee to ap- LP, inventory supplies, $1,258.02; Western Oil II, LLC, fuel, $147.06; Camels AA Group meeting will be held at the Cherry County the City of Valentine, Nebraska point Katie Rhodes, Ronnie Brown Deluxe Business Systems, deposit T&R Electric Supply Co Inc, trans- Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Hospital on Tuesday, February 23, that the undersigned is the owner, and Ellen Froning to Cemetery slips 973, $70.55; Ditch Witch of formers, $5,415.00; Tehrani Mo- Due to Covid-19 an on online/call- 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the conference whether outright or indirectly in Board for a three-year term. Mo- NE, hood struts ditchwitch xt1600, tors, equipment/vehicle repair, in meeting is available during the room of the Hospital. The agenda the following described real estate tion carried unanimously. $89.00; Dutton Lainson, inventory $1,159.65; The Gun Cabinet, ammo, regularly scheduled meeting. To for such meeting is available for owned by Little Developments LLC Councilmember Arganbright supplies, $2,445.00; ETS Corpora- $422.65; Three River, early closing/ participate in the meetings contact inspection at the office of the Chief and/or Valentine Land, LLC: made a motion, seconded by tion, credit card user fee, $22.16; assets transfer, $5,277.10; Tony's a member below or send an email Executive Officer. 6 33 27 VALENTINE MOTEL Kieborz, to approve the recom- R Kruger Extinguishers, fire ex- Tire & Auto Repair, vehicle repair, to [email protected]; Cherry County Hospital BLKS 1 2 3 4 5 & 15’ STRIP AKA mendation from city board com- tinguisher maintenance, $582.00; $48.54; True Value Hardware, sup- Jackie 402-389-0219, Randy 402-376- Board of Trustees BLK 6 VALENTINE (EXC 1.24 AC mittee to appoint Andrew Getty to Flower Land, digital mktg class plies, $21.31; TSYS Merchant Solu- 4539, Kathy 307-640-1982, Faren 402- Sheila Wheeler, Secretary TO ARGANBRIGHT SUBDIVI- the Golf Course Board to complete reimb, $238.00; Dearborn National tions, credit card user fee, $512.13; 322-3655, Russ 308-645-7255. 18330-17 ZNEZ

6 Valentine Midland news Public notices Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 Cherry County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes The Cherry County Board of already been built. to become muddled and shift the note that should anyone have ac- Quik Lube, Services, $235.40; Brit- Inc, Services, $2,567.44; Reimers Commissioners met in regular ses- Approximately two members of main use, purpose and management cessibility issues in entering the tany Running Bear, Reimburse- Well Drilling, Services, $93.12; sion on February 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. the public spoke in regard to this of the land over time. courthouse they are welcome to ment, $7.38; Sandhill Oil Company, Sandhill Oil Company Inc, Fuel, in the Sheriff’s Conference Room of applicant along with approximately Commissioner DeNaeyer noted call the Treasurer’s Office and they Fuel, $3,052.30; Sandoz Chapel of the $10,135.59; Security First Bank, the Cherry County Courthouse, as three who had come to speak on that no neighbors have provided any can offer additional assistance. No Pines, Services, $392.50; Eric Scott, Services, $3,985.21; Stern Oil, Ser- per notice published every Wednes- behalf of the applicant. No writ- opposition during the application Board action was taken. Clerical Salary/Rent/Telephone/ vices, $6,504.30; Stuart Concrete, day in the Valentine Midland News, ten testimony was provided for the process for this easement. At 2:30 p.m., as advertised, the Equipment, $8,362.38; Cardmember Services, $384.50; Tehrani Motor with the agenda being on file in Board’s consideration. Commissioner Storer stated that Board recessed from regular ses- Services, Supplies, $114.46; Nick Company, Services, $373.16; Titan the office of the County Clerk. The Applicant Daniels expressed a they cannot act on the unapproved sion to convene as a Board of Cor- Simmons, Reimbursement, $69.00; Machinery, Services, $19.48; US meeting was called to order at 10:05 need for this type of application minutes provided to them from the rections. Elior Inc, Summit Food Service, Cellular , Services, $69.23; Valentine a.m. by Chairman Storer. Roll call process to have a more transpar- Planning Commission meeting as The Board returned to regular Services, $5,532.99; Sundance En- Midland News, Publishing Services, was taken. Present for the meeting ent timeline. Commissioner Storer they are currently unapproved. session at 3:56 p.m. terprises, Services, $37.99; Sunset $56.00; City of Valentine, Services, were Cherry County Commission- noted the need for thoroughness on Storer moved and Ward sec- Storer moved and DeNaeyer Law Enforcement, Services, $365.50; $1,268.51; Ward Plumbing & Heating, ers Tanya Storer, Martin DeNaeyer, the part of the Board as easements onded to table action regarding seconded to approve claims. Roll call Tehrani Motors, Services, $225.00; Services, $109.00; Welder Manufac- James Ward, and Deputy Cherry are held for public interest and they Zoning Resolution #Z-83 pending vote: Aye – Storer, Ward, DeNaeyer. Three River Telco, Services, $28.34; turing, Services, $5.75; Westover County Clerk Elise Hamling. The must ensure that all of these ease- the Planning & Zoning formal ap- The motion carried. Tony’s Tire & Auto Repair, Services, Electric, Services, $4,259.26. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and ments align with the land use plan proval of minutes and to gather February 8, 2021 $840.00; Aaron Torres, Reimburse- TOTAL $139,759.04 the location of the Nebraska Open for the County. more information from experts on Cherry County Claims Listing ment, $25.14; True Value Hardware, Claims were presented in the Meetings Act was acknowledged by At 11:15 a.m. Chairman Storer the Endangered Species Act. Roll Claims were presented in the Supplies, $37.44; Uniform & Acces- amount of $3,725.09 and disallowed Chairman Storer. closed the public hearing. call vote: Ayes – Ward, Storer. Nay amount of $84,394.40 and disallowed sories Warehouse, Supplies, $145.89; in the amount of $-. The Board of Commissioners Commissioner DeNaeyer moved – DeNaeyer. The motion carried. in the amount of $- . A warrant was UNL Extension Coop, Services, A warrant was ordered drawn on regular meeting minutes from Janu- and Storer seconded to adopt Zoning At 12:25 p.m. to 1:08 p.m. the ordered drawn on the General Fund $225.00; UNL Panhandle Research the Visitor Promotion Fund in the ary 26, 2021 were read. Ward moved Resolution #Z-84 CUP 004/20 Shane Board reviewed claims and had in the amount of $84,394.40 & Extension, Services, $580.00; US amount of $3,725.09. and DeNaeyer seconded to approve Daniels Amendment to Conserva- lunch delivered. GENERAL Cellular, Services, $70.17; Valentine VISITOR PROMOTION the minutes as corrected. Roll call tion Easement. Roll call vote: Ayes No comments from the public Advanced Radiology of Grand Midland News, Publishing Services, Centurylink, Services, $225.75; vote: Aye – Ward, DeNaeyer, Storer. – Storer, Ward, DeNaeyer. The mo- were received during the allotted Island, Services, $434.95; Ama- $1,695.90; City of Valentine, Utilities, Cherry Street Rentals LLC, Ser- The motion carried. tion carried. time. zon Capital Services, Inc, Sup- $3,604.99; Ward Plumbing & Heating vices, $780.00; Hollman Media, LLC, The Board of Corrections meet- The Board discussed CUP 003/20 The Board, along with Sheriff plies, $39.98; Applied Connective LLC, Services, $379.74; Wex Bank, Services, $360.00 ; Kimball County ing minutes from January 26, 2021 as submitted by Bow & Arrow Ranch Rusty Osburn, Jail Administrator Technologies, Services, $3,131.00; Fuel, $1,300.04 Treasurer, Services, $1,250.00; NK were read. DeNaeyer moved and LLC for a Conservation Easement. Sharon Hesse, Valentine Police Black Hills Chemical, Supplies, TOTAL $84,394.40 Waste Management, Services, Ward seconded to approve the Commissioner Storer noted the Chief Dana Miller and Cherry $185.48; Blue Raven Services, Claims were presented in $84.00; NRG Media LLC/Broadcast, minutes as read. Roll call vote: minimal discussion by the Plan- County Communications Direc- Services, $1,943.20; Bomgaars, the amount of $139,759.04 and Services, $590.00; Valentine Rotary Aye – DeNaeyer, Storer, Ward. The ning Commission when discussing tor Gary Weaver, discussed the Supplies, $19.98; Brown County disallowed in the amount of $ Club, Dues/Fees/Training, $84.00; motion carried. the additional information that had current function of the dispatch Treasurer, Services, $1,696.64; Clint - . City of Valentine, Services, $351.34 County Road Superintendent been sent back for review. Commis- phone system and the answering Burney, Services, $35.65; Carrot A warrant was ordered drawn TOTAL $3,725.09. Kent Lopez and Cherry County sioner DeNaeyer had confirmed of non-emergency calls, volume Top Industries, Services, $126.82; on the Road Fund in the amount of Claims were presented in the Emergency Manager Gary Weaver with PC Member John Lee that the challenges and potential solutions. Central Plains, Services, $7,485.00; $139,759.04 amount of $10,366.03 and disallowed met with the Board to discuss discussion and vote information Administrator Hesse shared some Centurylink, Telephone Service, ROAD in the amount of $ - . a recent meeting with Natalie which was passed along by Zoning upcoming additional workload $367.48; Centurylink, Telephone Bacon Repair, Services, $2,088.59; A warrant was ordered drawn on Calderone, a NEMA engineer Administrator Jessica Coyle was requirements for dispatchers to be Service, $1,712.31;Cherry County Bomgaars, Supplies, $832.32; Boyd’s the Health Insurance Claims Fund who provided guidance to Cherry accurate of the meeting. considered. It was the consensus Court, Court Fees, $521.23; Cherry Network Solutions, Services, in the amount of $10,366.03. County in the appeal process for Commissioner Ward shared con- of the Board to appoint Director County District Court, Court Fees, $6,831.50; Douglas Boyer, Reim- EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSUR- Disaster Funding Reimbursement siderations regarding the potential Weaver to work with the phone $144.00; Cherry County Hospital, bursement, $14.40; Buckles Fuel ANCE CLAIMS applications for projects #102106 to restrict land use to adjoining company representative to create Services, $14,861.54; Cherry County Service, Services, $8,807.64; Jordan Cherry County Clerk, Health and #102112. As project #113568 had neighbors and the shift of the pri- an in-house 911 notification system. Sheriff, Services, $20.50; Cherry Buechle, Reimbursement, $18.92; Insurance Claims, $10,366.03 previously been discussed, it was mary use of the land to become con- Sheriff Osburn discussed the County Treasurer, Bank Fees, Butch’s HVAC, Services, $230.00 TOTAL $10,366.03 not appealed with NEMA as the servation rather than agriculture. purchase of in-car video cameras $5.00; Clearfly Communications, Call’s Garage Inc, Services, $6.67; Claims were presented in the full project cost had been granted. Commissioner Storer noted the for the sheriff vehicles. Mr. Osburn Telephone Service, $277.87; Con- Cherry County Implement, Ser- amount of $8,220.73 and disallowed Superintendent Lopez and Manager conservation of the burying beetle shared that the cameras are fully solidated Management Company, vices, $274.62; Cody Oil, Services, in the amount of $-. Weaver believe the instruction re- engages the Endangered Species reimbursable expenses through Services, $334.42; Cummins Sales $1,767.05; Consolidated Telephone, A warrant was ordered drawn on ceived was constructive and should Act which has significant unfore- grant funding by the Nebraska and Service, Services, $385.31; DAS Telephone Service, $194.07; Croell the Bookmobile Fund in the amount positively impact appeal outcomes. seeable ramifications that could Highway Safety Department. The State Accounting 6506, Services, Inc, Services, $195.82; Custer Public of $8,220.73. The Board discussed the potential be present for generations beyond purchase would be approved for the $448.00; DAS State Accounting 6507, Power District, Services, $181.70; BOOKMOBILE or additional audit requirements those making the decision now. grant funding prior to any purchase Services, $224.70; Election Systems D/W Machine & Manufacturing, Valentine Public Library, Book- regarding allocation of disaster The Board expressed the need being made by Cherry County. No & Software, Supplies, $1,685.32; Services, $1,928.00; Danielski Farms mobile, $8,220.73 relief funds and when they were to invite experts with unbiased board action was taken. Firstnet/AT&T Mobility, Tele- Inc, Services, $407.04; DAS State TOTAL $8,220.73 received. knowledge to offer regarding the The Board discussed the Region phone Service, $609.95; Galls LLC, Accounting 6507, Services, $27.70; Claims were presented in the Clerk of the District Court Lo- understanding and practicalities 4 Behavioral Health System Interlo- Services, $685.38; Grafix Shoppe, Dooley Oil Inc, Services, $432.43; amount of $379.72 and disallowed rana Eggert met with the Board to of Endangered Species Act as well cal Agreement, noting that the sign- Supplies, $509.98; Pat Greenough, Garrett Enterprises Inc, Services, in the amount of $-. discuss introduced legislative bill as someone familiar with perpetual ing portion of the document is in a Reimbursement, $100.00; Heart $3,751.89; Randy Graeff, Reimburse- A warrant was ordered drawn on LB102. Clerk Eggert outlined the conservation easements. resolution format. The Resolution City Drug, Supplies, $50.64; Edward ment, $20.01; Great Plains Com- the Emergency Management Fund potential implications of this bill Preston Smith, Wildwood Envi- will be allotted a number for record- Heinert, Reimbursement, $21.85; munications, Telephone Service, in the amount of $379.72. regarding Cherry County District ronmental Credit Company, and ing and placed on their February 23 Henderson’s IGA, Supplies, $25.65; $213.90; Handyman Hardware, EMERGENCY MANAGE- Court and shared that the Nebraska representative of Applicant Tom agenda for adoption. Johnson Law Office, Clerical Sal- Services, $51.37; Hometown Lum- MENT Association of the Clerks of the Davis, noted the knowledge of all Storer moved and Ward seconded ary/Rent/Telephone/Equipment, ber & Construction LLC, Supplies, Centurylink, Services, $237.60; District Court officially oppose the interested parties that perpetuity is to enter into the Region 4 Behavioral $4,034.65; Journal Entry, Vendor $245.10; Interstate Battery System, Office Products, Supplies, $92.12; bill and believe that it is the first difficult to plan for and all attempts Health System Interlocal Agree- Correction, -$59.00; Journal Entry, Services, $908.45; JM Parts and Quadient Finance USA, Services, step in the direction of diminishing at thoroughness have been made ment. Roll call vote: Ayes – De- Refund, -$410.24; KBR Rural Public Equipment, Services, $30.56; J&J $50.00 local control of the court system. by the Applicant/Landowner, Tom Naeyer, Storer, Ward. The motion Power, Services, $79.79; Angie Lin- Trailer Sales, Services, $306.00; KBR TOTAL $379.72 Clerk Eggert provided information Davis, Wildwood and the Nature carried. coln, Reimbursement, $23.00; Loup Rural Public Power District, Utili- Claims were presented in the regarding case volume and potential Conservancy and that the intent County Highway Superintendent Basin RC&D Council, Services, ties, $566.63; KL Wood & Company amount of $4,068.00 and disallowed repercussions of increasing the is for this land within the ease- Lloyd Smith discussed the 2021 Frac- $200.00; Marco Technologies, Ser- LLC, Services, $32,748.80; Kohler in the amount of $-. breadth of the state-controlled court ment to continue to be utilized as ture Critical Bridge Inspections vices, $202.53; William F Marshall, Trailer Sales, Services, $15,765.60; A warrant was ordered drawn system. Clerk Eggert requested a agricultural grazing pasture, as it with the Board. Mr. Smith shared Reimbursement, $50.00; Michelle Kustom Rock Crushing, Services, on the Inheritance Tax Fund in the letter of support for the Cherry was before. that he had confirmed with County McNare, Reimbursement, $64.40; $7,520.00; Lawson Products Inc, Ser- amount of $ 4,068.00. County District Court office from Susan Beel, representing Bow & Attorney Eric Scott that quotes MIPS, Services, $1,368.37; Micro- vices, $50.74; Martin Marietta Ma- INHERITANCE TAX the Board that opposes LB102. It was Arrow LLC and Carl from the Ne- for such professional services are film, Services, $80.00; Nebraska terials, Supplies, $7,666.05; Mathis Houghton Bradford Whitted PC, the consensus of the Board to place braska Land Trust noted the intent not required. The Board requested Clerks District Court Assn, Dues/ Equipment, Services, $204.66; Services, $4,068.00 such a letter on the next regular to foster natural resources and keep that Superintendent Smith acquire Fees/Training, $50.00; Nebraska MCT Trucking, Services, $2,808.00; TOTAL $4,068.00 meeting agenda. the land in private ownership and quotes to consider at the February Weed Control Assn, Dues/Fees/ Medical Enterprises Inc, Services, At 4:45 p.m., with no further At 11:00 p.m., as advertised, in the tax base. 23 meeting. Commissioner Ward Training, $125.00; Niobrara Valley $110.00; Menards, Supplies, $77.67; business to come before the Board, Chairman Storer opened the public Commissioner DeNaeyer ex- moved and Storer seconded to table Consultants, Services, $975.00; NK Village of Merriman, Services, Chairman Storer declared the meet- hearing regarding Conditional Use plained the likeness between pro- the agenda item until they have re- Waste Management Inc, Services, $60.83; Mips Inc, Services, $180.00; ing adjourned. Permit Application CUP-004/20 visions of the Endangered Species viewed quotes for service. Roll call $184.00; Office Products, Supplies, Modern Farm Equipment Corpora- These minutes are not the official Shane Daniels Amendment to Con- Act enforcement and of the legal vote: Ayes – Storer, Ward, DeNaeyer. $2,408.45; Orthomedics, Supplies, tion, Services, $4,500.00; Village of record and may be corrected. A copy servation Easement to be located in obligation of a landowner who has The motion carried. $11.73; Outback Screenprinting, Mullen, Services, $129.00; Neal Oil of the approved, official minutes is all or part of Sections 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, noxious weeds present on their Commissioner Ward shared Supplies, $447.40; Petty Cash, Reim- & Auto Center, Services, $418.50; Ne- available to the public in the Cherry 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 and 24 of Township property to eradicate such weeds. that Governor Pete Ricketts had bursement, $7.10; Pit Stall, Services, braska Machinery Company/NMC County Clerk’s Office. 27N, Range 31W of the 6th PM. The Board discussed many con- announced that Nebraska is cur- $379.86; Platte Valley Communica- Inc, Services, $535.52; Nebraska 18335-17 NEZ Applicant Shane Daniels pro- cerns with the parties present such rently in the green category for tions, Services, $1,861.97; Platte Val- Public Power District, Services, vided information about the applica- as: the rights of adjoining property COVID-19 Risk Level Status and ley Medical Clinic, Services, $77.55; $159.12; NK Waste Management Inc, tion and that it was for the purpose owners, the potential implications discussed his thoughts on remov- Prema, Services, $159.54; Presto X, Services, $230.00; Office Products of building an additional home on regarding the enforcement of the ing the signs regarding traffic flow Services, $81.00; Quadient Leasing, Center, Supplies, $23.99; The Parts Notice to their ranch as children have moved Endangered Species Act, the control in the Cherry County Courthouse. Services, $1,320.09; Quadient Fi- Company, Services, $1,867.97; Per- back and need a home. Mr. Daniels and monitoring of these conserved The County Treasurer, Assessor nance USA, Services, $950.00; Radi- rett Construction LTD, Services, communicated that he was unaware species, the potential for increased and District Court Clerk shared ology Services PC, Services, $333.38; $1,496.12; Pit Stall, Services, $382.99; Contractors of the length of time to anticipate populations and the potential for the their experiences with the traffic Ramada By Wyndham, Lodging, Powerplan, Services, $1,097.60; Call Order: 805 when submitting a Conditional Use contractual agreement between the movement throughout the court- $59.00; Reese Inc, Services, $1,286.45; Prema, Services, $62.95; Rager Contract ID: 80865 Permit Application, as the home has landowner and the easement owner house. Treasurer Hammond made Region IV, Services, $2,626.00; Ron’s Trucking, Services, $1,500.00; Reese Federal Project No. NH-83-4(117) Location: US-83, In Valentine In County: Cherry The Nebraska Department of The CarpenTer Transportation will receive sealed bids in Room 104 of the Central Quality Office Building at 1500 Hwy. 2 in Craftsmanship Lincoln, until 1:30 p.m. on February Done Right 25, 2021. At that time the bids will be opened and read. Tim Steggerda Bids will be opened and the bid Burwell, NE totals will be read via Webex. The -Registered Webex information will be avail- 308-215-0066 able on the BidX Letting webpage -Insured a minimum of 2 days prior to the [email protected] -FREE Estimates opening, and can be found by se- lecting the applicable letting from: https://www.bidx.com/ne/lettings Plans, specifications, and ad- ditional letting information may ELLIOTT REAL ESTATE be found at the Nebraska Depart- ment of Transportation's Web Serving the Valentine area since 1960 Site at http://dot.nebraska.gov/ business-center/business-opp/ • 704 West B St: 1,512 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, family room hwy-bridge-lp/. with electric fireplace, propane furnace, central air, underground This project is funded under the sprinklers, appliances included, detached 3 car garage with 2 rooms Federal-Aid Highway Act, all ap- propriate Federal requirements for an office or shop, 2 lots. $160,000. will apply. • Vacant commercial lot on south Main St in Valentine. Level, grav- 18306-3, 10, 17 ZNEZ eled lot 75’x150’ situated between the Cherry County Tourism office and the Cherry County Historical Society Museum. This property at Loosing your local cable company? the junction of Highway 20 and Highway 83 affords one of the best commercial locations on Main Street Valentine. Priced at $110,000. Please look to us for an alternative. Have potential buyers for all classes of real estate. Advanced Satellites Contact Tom to discuss listing your property for sale. of Kearney Bruce Albrecht & Nathan Wright Tom Elliott, 219 N. Cherry St. • Valentine, NE 69201 402-376-2125 off. • 402-376-3688 eve. Sign up for Dish with us www.tomelliottrealestate.com and get a $100 gift card. 308-234-9288 • www.bruceandnathan.com • [email protected]

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Village of Wood Lake Cherry County Commissioners special meeting minutes The Cherry County Board of opportunities, and anticipated tax of interest; possibility for fertilizer Written testimony regarding this Commissioners met in special ses- revenue income for Cherry County. line failure; deterring tourism, and public hearing was submitted by meeting minutes sion on February 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Settje addressed many the impacts of excess phosphorus Dave and Nina Nelson, Jessica Pis- The Village of Wood lake held Tax (water - paid), $466.32; Ray in the Cherry County Courtroom, common concerns regarding hog- presence in the soil due to overuse korski, Marla Shelbourn, Gordon a regular meeting on February Shields (Contract Labor), $250.00; as per notice in the Valentine Mid- confinement facilities such as: the as a result of overproduction. and Jennifer Suhr, Rodney J. Palm- 10, 2021. Niobrara Valley Consultants (An- land News, with the agenda being composting process of carcasses, Support expressed during public er, Lee Hamann, McGrath North, The meeting was called to order nual report 1 & 6 Year Plan - hours on file in the office of the County ventilation in the facility and the testimony included: the cap rock N Cross Ranch, Bernard & Lovella by Ron Pinney at 7:20 p.m. Grant & mileage), $383.25. Clerk. The meeting was called to impact on the surrounding area soil structure provides significant Miles, and John Ravenscroft. Morland and Dee Hoefs answered Dee made a motion to pay the order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman including odor and the system by protection to the groundwater from Applicant Representative Dean roll call. The Open Meeting Act bills, seconded by Grant. Motion Storer. Roll call was taken. Present which that is measured, and how the risk of leaching of nutrients and Settje addressed various concerns was recognized. The minutes of the carried. Grant made a motion for for the meeting were Cherry County an unreasonable odor would be potential contamination; positive presented by meeting attendees previous meeting were read. Grant a resolution to adopt for the Vil- Commissioners Tanya Storer, Mar- established and handled. impacts on local population; eco- such as: concerns with failure in made a motion to accept as read, lage of Wood Lake, a long range tin DeNaeyer, James Ward, Cherry The Board engaged in conversa- nomic growth; history of applicants the facility structure which de- seconded by Dee. Motion carried. six year plan of highway road and County Deputy Clerk Elise Ham- tion with Mr. Settje regarding the for this project having contributed pend heavily upon the integrity The Treasurer’s report was not street improvements based upon ling, Zoning Administrator Jessica Odor Footprint Tool that was used in many ways to this community of the long term management and available. The outstanding bills priority of needs and calculated to Coyle, and Cherry County Attorney to establish the ‘acceptable odor for many years; the respect of maintenance by the Danielski’s, the were read. the orderly development of an in- Eric Scott. The Open Meetings annoyance rating’ referred to in personal property rights; ability nutrient management process is KBR Rural Public Power Dis- tegrated statewide system of high- Act Poster was acknowledged by these applications. Commissioner in agricultural communities to di- highly regulated by the NDEE and trict, $652.63; 941 Tax, $149,16; ways, roads, and streets, seconded Chairman Storer and the Pledge Storer noted a recently issued versify income and the expansion of the overuse or misuse of fertilizers Valentine Midland News (meet- by Dee. Motion carried. John Hoefs of Allegiance was recited. Nebraska Supreme Court Opinion enterprise and growth of Nebraska are expectedly rare due to integrity ing minutes), $21.81; NK Waste discussed many water issues. Dee At 2:01 p.m. Chairman Storer which established precedence in agriculture as a whole; ideal se- of users and value of products, Inc. (trash), $391.00; Great Plains made a motion to change the date of opened the Public Hearing re- the validity of this tool developed cluded location for biosecurity and thorough explanation of the sala- Communications (telephone), next month’s Board Meeting from garding Conditional Use Permit by the University of Nebraska- the health of livestock; appreciation ries and benefits being offered to $60.00; John Hoefs (wages, pstg. ), Wednesday, March 10 to Thursday, Application #CUP-001/20 Daniel- Lincoln. The conversation went for the opportunity to purchase employees including range of wages $534.27; American Ag Lab (water March 11 at 7:00 p.m. Grant made ski Harvesting & Farming LLC/ on to address the specific phases of organic fertilizer from a neighbor and values of benefits that include sample), $19.50; Jackie Ferguson a motion to adjourn, seconded by Valentine Feeders Swine Facility the project, implementation time- rather than synthetic chemicals many positions for all ranges of (wages & supplies), $395.49; Nebr Dee. Motion carried. Meeting ad- to be used for breeding, gestation, line, building specifications, and currently being purchased from labor force and the encouragement Public Health Envirn Lab (water journed at 8:23 p.m. and farrowing to be located in SE inquiries regarding who preforms non-local source; the reassurance of those laborers of all positions to sample), $216.00; Nebr State Sales 18331-17 ZNEZ ¼ of Section 33 of Township 34N, construction inspections through- that technology in agriculture has be filled by local workers as they Range 30W of the 6th p.m.. out project. improved as much as technology intend to be good careers with full Commissioner Storer reviewed At 3:06 p.m. Chairman Storer in other aspects of life; if rules, benefits which are rare in small Ordinance No. Ordinance No. expected etiquette for the public opened the floor for public testi- regulations and requirements are communities, explanation of fly hearing. Written testimony sub- mony. met then there should be no issue control practice of keeping vegeta- 2021-2242M 2021-2243M mitted in quadruplicate will be Approximately 25 members of with allowing a project such as this; tion short and maintained as well AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY AN ORDINANCE GRANTING received until the end of the hear- the public provided verbal testi- importance of personal property as ventilation exceptional within OF VALENTINE, NEBRASKA A FRANCHISE TO ALLO COMMU- ing, verbal testimony is limited to mony in regard to Conditional Use freedoms and respect for those of the facility. ADDING CHAPTER 94, SECTION NICATIONS, LLC TO CONSTRUCT three minutes, testimony should Application #001/20 which was neighbors; agricultural diversifica- Applicant Leonard Danielski 94.049 (A) (4) OF THE MUNICIPAL AND MAINTAIN A CABLE COM- be kept germane to the purpose of submitted by Danielski Harvesting tion should be encouraged to allow addressed a concern about the po- CODE OF THE CITY OF VALEN- MUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE the hearing. & Farming LLC/Valentine Feeders it to support generations to come. tential for one facility like this to TINE, NEBRASKA, ORDINANCE CITY OF VALENTINE; SETTING Designated by the permit appli- Swine Facility including: Rodney J. The Board addressed additional attract other similar facilities. Mr. NO. 2016-2200M, BY ADDING CHAP- FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOM- cants, Dean Settje, founder of Settje Palmer, Tonny Beck, Lee Hamann, comments received by the public Danielski noted the obligation by an TER 94 CONSTRUCTION AT MU- PANYING THE GRANT OF THE Agri-Services, the design-build firm Tagg From, Rick Weber, Jerry Ad- which did not pertain to the applica- applicant for such a project to dem- NICIPAL DIRECTION SECTION FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR contracted to implement this facili- amson, Gordon Suhr, Ed Brown, tion process and its consideration onstrate they have significant agri- 94.049 (A) (4) TO ADD PROVISION THE REGULATION AND USE OF ty, presented information regarding Levi Brott, Howard White, Steve by the Board of Commissioners. cultural application use within the FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUC- THE SYSTEM; AND PRESCRIBING the project overview, background, Martin, Jayme From, Marla Shel- Accusations from one member of vicinity in order to be considered. TION IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION planning, implementation tech- bourn, David Nelson, Kris Bous- the public regarding potential con- The minimal amount of farmland PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ITS PROVISIONS BE IT OR- niques, permitting requirements quet, Gordon Witte, Darrel Sinkler, flicts of interest were discharged by in Cherry County inherently limits OF ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL and process and the support offered Nina Nelson, Jessica Piskorski, Commissioner Ward. the demand for such products. OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT OF THE CITY OF VALENTINE, by his company to their clients for Duane Kime, Rod Schmidt, Mike Duane Kime, Planning Commis- At 6:08 p.m. Chairman Storer WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVID- NEBRASKA. the long-term success of facilities Murphy, Todd Adamson, Janet sion Member, and Commissioner closed the public hearing. ING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS; Passed and adopted this 11th day like the one Danielski Harvesting Parkhurst and Robert Parkhurst. Storer shared their separate expe- The Board discussed the need AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS of February, 2021. & Farming LLC/Valentine Feed- Concerns expressed during riences visiting a similar facility in for more time to review and gather ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL Deanna Schmit ers Swine Facility have applied to public testimony included: the Iowa. Both accounts indicated that information prior to taking action. FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT. City Clerk build. Mr. Settje outlined the project possibility for road maintenance neighbors to facility did not com- Commissioner Ward moved and Passed, approved and adopted 18337-17 ZNEZ scale and broke the implementation issues and the cost to the taxpayers; municate any displeasure with their DeNaeyer seconded to table the and ordered published in pamphlet plan process into two phases. He concern about the legitimacy of the home being in close proximity to adoption of Zoning Resolution #Z- form this 11th day of February, 2021. continued on to detail the numbers tool used to anticipate true odor and the visited hog confinement facility. 85 #CUP-001/20 until their March 9, Deanna Schmit Notice to Bidders of livestock expected to be held, the potential repercussions should The Board conferred with Middle 2021 meeting at 11:00 a.m. Roll call: City Clerk rotate through, and leave the facil- the odor exceed the limit allowed Niobrara Natural Resources Gen- Ayes – Storer, DeNaeyer, Ward. The Sealed bids will be received by 18336-17 ZNEZ ity regularly. Mr. Settje outlined by the permit; excess traffic during eral Manager Mike Murphy about motion carried. the Nebraska Department of Trans- many requirements and standards construction; volume of deceased the process for ensuring that the At 6:11 p.m., with no further portation, 602 E. 1st St., Valentine, set by the Nebraska Department animals being composted and the environmental impact of a facility business to come before the Board, Notice NE 69201 on February 25, 2021 at of Environment and Energy, here mitigation plan regarding coyotes; like this is monitored effectively Chairman Storer declared the meet- IN THE COUNTY COURT OF 2:00 p.m. forth referred to as NDEE, and by surface water runoff concerns re- and they went on to inquire about ing adjourned. CHERRY COUNTY, NEBRASKA At that time, bids will be publicly the Natural Resources Conserva- garding fertilizer application and the responsibility allocation of These minutes are not the official ESTATE OF RONALD F. MCCOY, opened for Custodial Services for tion Service, here forth referred to proximity to the Minnechaduza this management. Mr. Murphy record and may be corrected. A copy Deceased PR 19-11 NE Dept. of Transportation District as NRCS in regard to the constant Creek; concern about scale of the indicated that it is a collective effort of the approved, official minutes is Notice is hereby given that the 8 Valentine offices. consideration and safeguards for project, possibility of odor impact- put forth by the NDEE, NRCS, as available to the public in the Cherry Personal Representative has filed A mandatory walk through of ensuring environmental safety. ing the value and enjoyment of the well as the MNNRD to ensure the County Clerk’s Office. a final account and report of ad- the facilities will be held Febru- The plan for the applicants to ex- property of adjacent landowners; protection of the water and the soil 18338-17 ZNEZ ministration and a Formal Closing ary 22 at 4:00 p.m. at the Depart- ceed the minimum requirements the possibility of deterring poten- that could be affected by this project. Petition for Complete Settlement, ment of Transportation, District set forth by these agencies was tial residents; influx of additional which has been set for hearing in the 8 Valentine offices, 602 E. 1st St., explained. similar facilities; alleged minimal Cherry County, Nebraska, Court on Valentine, NE. Mr. Settje presented information consideration by the Planning Com- Notice of Organization of the 16th day of March, 2021, at the Those interested in bidding this regarding continued compliance mission; conflicting environmental hour of 9:30 a.m. contract are invited to call Dennis planning, positive economic im- studies; wage distribution offered to DM Creative, LLC Kurt Dam Arganbright Connot at 402-376-1350 to obtain pact projections, local cooperative employees; allegations of conflicts Notice is hereby given that DM Company Act. The company shall NSBA #24375 additional information and request CREATIVE, LLC, a Nebraska commence doing business on Janu- Attorney for Estate the bidding package. Limited Liability Company, has ary 26, 2021, and its operation shall 18332-17, 24, 3 ZNEZ 18328-17, 24 ZNEZ Notice of Trustee’s Sale been organized under the laws continue perpetually unless sooner The following described property ty, Nebraska of the state of Nebraska, with its terminated under the provisions will be sold by the undersigned at Section 4: W1/2NW1/4 Notice of Organization of initial agent for service of process of the Operating Agreement or in public auction to the highest bid- Section 5: A tract of land 20 rods being Dillion Muirhead whose accordance with the Nebraska Uni- der for cash or certified cashier's wide along the West side of Lot 2, Driftwood and Sand Massage, LLC address is 90065 Chaduza Canyon form Limited Liability Company check, at the front door of the S1/2NE1/4, W1/2, SE1/4 A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Rd, Valentine, NE 69201 and its Act. The affairs of the company are Cherry County Courthouse, Valen- Section 6: SE1/4SE1/4 initial designated office is at 90065 to be conducted by its manager, Dil- Notice is hereby given that and all lawful business, other than tine, Nebraska on March 24, 2021, Section 7: N1/2, SW1/4, Chaduza Canyon Rd, Valentine, lion Muirhead in accordance with Driftwood and Sand Massage, LLC, banking or insurance, for which at 10:00 a.m.: N1/2SE1/4 NE 69201. The general nature of its its Operating Agreement. a Nebraska Limited Liability Com- limited liability companies may Township 32 North, Range 38 Section 8: SW1/4SE1/4 business is to engage in and do any By Its Organizing Member pany, has been organized under the be organized under the laws of the West of the 6th P.M., Cherry Coun- Section 17: W1/2NE1/4, lawful act for which limited liabil- Dillion Muirhead laws of the State of Nebraska, with state of Nebraska. The company ty, Nebraska SE1/4NE1/4, NW1/4 ity companies may be organized 90065 Chaduza Canyon Rd its designated office at 315 W. Hwy. was organized and commenced on Section 20: All Section 18: N1/2NW1/4, under the provisions of the Ne- Valentine, NE 69201 20, Valentine, Nebraska 69201, and February 9, 2021, and will have per- Section 21: All N1/2S1/2NW1/4 braska Uniform Limited Liability 18298-3, 10, 17 ZNEZ its registered office at 37878 Canyon petual existence unless terminated Section 22: W1/2 All announcements on the date Creek Rd., Crookston, Nebraska sooner. The affairs of the company Section 28: All of sale will control. 69212. The name of the Company’s are to be conducted by a Manager, Section 29: All David W. Pederson, Registered Agent is Denise West. Denise West, until such time as her Section 30: N1/2; N1/2S1/2 Successor Trustee The general nature of its business successor is selected pursuant to Township 33 North Range 39 18315-10, 17, 24, 3, 10 ZNEZ is to engage in the professional the Operating Agreement. West of the 6th P.M., Cherry Coun- practice of Massage Therapy, and 18339-17, 24, 3 ZNEZ do any lawful act concerning any Notice In the County Court of Cherry at 10:00 a.m. County, Nebraska Elsie Witt Estate of Robert L. Witt, De- 291 West 6th Street ceased Valentine, NE Estate No. PR 21-02 Notice is hereby given that a Eric A. Scott, NSBA#20781 Petition for Supervised Admin- Attorney at Law istration has been filed and is set P.O. Box 349 for hearing in the County Court of Valentine, NE 692013 Cherry County, Nebraska, located (402) 376-1803 phone at 365 North Main Street, Valentine, (402) 376-1964 fax Nebraska 69201, on March 2, 2021 18322 - 10, 17, 24 ZNEZ

SOLD! Dodi Osburn • 402-322-5777 702 N. Main • Valentine N. Ridge Rd. Lot 1 • Valentine LashleyLand.com $124,900 • 2,072 Sqft. $39,900 • 2± acres

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438 Cherry St. • Valentine 705 3rd St. • Valentine 90141 Deer Pk. Rd • Valentine $79,900 • 1,469 Sqft. $149,900 • 2,016 Sqft. $475,000 • 2,496 Sqft.

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SOLD! MOTIVATED SELLER! Sand Rd. Lots • Valentine N. Ridge Rd. Lot 5 • Valentine Wood Lake Café • Wood Lake 319 Cherry St. • Valentine $29,900 • 4± acres $39,900 • 2± acres $59,900 $239,900 • 2,232 Sqft. Step inside this gorgeous fully remodeled Victorian style home. This is one of kind SOLD! SOLD! built in 1891 with original Call 24 hours a day, beautiful woodwork and seven days a week 525 Cherry St. • Valentine 713 3rd St. • Valentine 618 E. 5th St. • Valentine stained glass windows. $112,500 • 1,242 Sqft. $154,900 • 1,401 Sqft. $99,000 • 1,660 Sqft. 1-800-ACS-2345 • www.cancer.org 8 Valentine Midland newS Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 SportS & Youth in the newS A Valentine Love Story 77th annual Coronation

Voted as Most for VHS was Fletcher Larsen. The Most for VHS is a scholarship that is in Honor of the late Kay Sedivy. Kay is Fletcher’s grandma who was awarded the Most for VHS in 1966 and took a special interest in the Most for VHS award since then. In honor of her, the family has set up a scholarship fund for the Most for VHS each year. This year the award was awarded to Kay’s grandson Fletcher who has gone above and beyond to make the most out of his years at the Valentine High School. The award this year was presented Photos by Amanda Long to Fletcher by Kay’s nephews Kurt and Kyle Arganbright and their The 77th Royal Court includes from L to R: Prince Nick Sherbeyn, King Tim Egelhoff, Queen Faith Buer, and Princess Delaney children Kade, Claire, Jule, and Kase Arganbright. Robison.

Duke Cody Frank and Duchess Maddy Pilakowski. Count Logan Harp and Countess Kailee Kellum.

Heart City Heart Award went to Becky Pettigrew.

Traditions are a great thing and She is a supporter of the Valen- Valentine is celebrating its 77th tine Community Schools. From year with the annual Heart City making and delivering May Day Heart award. This year we had baskets to the teachers, to provid- some wonderful nominations. It ing food for an entire football team was indeed a year that many people traveling on the bus for all away stepped up in a time unique to us games. Don’t forget all the good- all! All of their efforts were noticed ies, treats and food she makes for by many. the students attending numerous We are blessed to live in a rural school dances. community that has such a won- Being a large supporter of the derful healthcare system. From Valentine LOGOS program, the the clinics, to the hospital, senior Sandhills Area Foundation and an and long term care, along with the avid supporter and donator for the hospice and our locally based flight Relay for Life. team, MARC. To all of you who Her heart is filled with compas- were on the frontlines we thank sion and is always willing and you and we want to honor you. there to help if she can. There have This year the award goes to a been various families that she has woman who exemplifies year after helped to establish fund raisers in year, the true meaning of the Heart their time of need. City Heart award. During the Big At the onset of the pandemic Rock Fire of 2006 and The Niobrara this last year, she ordered and sup- River Valley fires of 2012, this indi- plied mass amounts of disinfectant, vidual provided food to numerous gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, and Page Seth Vavra and Page Jessa Klabenes. Court Jester Kane Fowler and one of his cupids Blake O’Kief. volunteers and firefighters. provided all items at cost to Pin- She has been a devoted contribu- eview, Cherry County Hospital, tor to the local food pantry for over Cherry County Justice Center, 20 years. Each year she enjoys as- Valentine Fire Department, Cherry sisting in the Fill an Empty Stock- Hills Assisted Living and hand FIND HIDDEN TREASURE! ing program, providing gifts to the delivered the same to various shut- less fortunate in our community. ins and individuals in Valentine. This last year during the CO- Congratulations to the 2021 VID-19 pandemic, she delivered Heart City Heart award recipient, $3.75 for 20 words meals on wheels for the Valentine Becky Pettigrew. Midland News & Printing • 402-376-2833 Senior Center. Valentine Midland newS 9

SportS & Youth in the newS Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

Lone Willow Chapter Badger Ball Lady Badgers lose to NSDAR to award medals North Central This year, Lone Willow Chapter ents will be invited to attend the received the names of recipients of Lone Willow Chapter Guest Day the DAR Youth Citizenship medal Tea in April, where each will re- from four schools. This medal is ceive the DAR Youth Citizenship awarded to a boy or girl in fifth medal and certificate. grade through 11th grade who This year’s recipients are: Cody- has demonstrated the qualities of Kilgore, fifth grade, Lillian Ra- Honor, Service, Courage, Leader- venscroft; sixth, James Sexson; ship and Patriotism in his/her seventh, Rachel Farley; eighth, classroom. Students are nominated Kate Cox; ninth, Carson Lancaster; by their teachers. tenth, Dylan Naslund; eleventh, One medal per grade per school Annalise Busenitz. is given in accredited and non- The Valentine recipients are: accredited schools. The medal may ninth grade, Grant Springer; tenth, also be awarded to youth service Taylor Battershaw; eleventh, Kas- and patriotic organizations such sity Denbo. as scouts, police cadets, and other Congratulations to all medal community service organizations. recipients! Each student and his/her par-

Lunch Menus Cody-Kilgore School Monday, February 22 -Breakfast: Cody - bagels, parfait, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Kilgore - mini donuts, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch: Cody - pizza & pasta, broccoli, bread, fruit, salad bar and milk. Kilgore - sloppy Joe’s, fries, bread, lettuce, relish tray, fruit, Photos by Mary Reagle and milk. Kenny Shelbourn with a shot under the basket. Tuesday, February 23- Breakfast: Cody- Dutch waffles, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.Kilgore - French toast tornado, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch:Cody - fish sticks, mac-n-cheese, cooked carrots, Photo by Mary Reagle bread, fruit, salad bar, and milk. Kilgore - beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread, lettuce, relish tray, fruit, and milk. Izzy Salters is driving the ball under the basket. Wednesday, February 24- Breakfast: Cody - scrambled eggs, cereal, The Lady Badgers lost to North Central by a score of 25-41, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Kilgore - cook’s choice, cereal, toast, fruit, Thursday, February 11, 2021. juice, and milk. Lunch: Cody - pigs in a blanket, fries, corn casserole, Box scores and stats weren’t available as of press time. bread, fruit, salad bar, and milk. Kilgore - cheese quesadilla, bread, lettuce, relish tray, fruit, and milk. Thursday, February 25 Breakfast:- Cody - hash browns, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Kilgore - yogurt, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch: Cody - sloppy Joe’s, fries, baked beans, bread, fruit, salad Cowgirls win over bar, milk. Kilgore - pancakes or French toast, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, fruit, juice, and milk. Friday, February 26 - No School!! Bennett County *** All menus subject to last minute change!! The Cody-Kilgore Cowgirls hosted Bennett County, Thursday, Febru- Valentine High School ary 11, 2021, and came away the victors with a score of 62-53. Monday, February 22 - Breakfast: Bagel, yogurt, cereal choices w/ Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly Uncrustable, applesauce, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham and cheese sub, macaroni and cheese, dinner roll, spicy chicken sandwich, green beans, baby carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Tuesday, February 23 - Breakfast: Iced long John, cereal choices w/Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly Uncrustable, fruit cocktail, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked combo sub, hot pepperoni sub, chicken nuggets, dinner roll, scalloped potatoes, broc- coli, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Wednesday, February 24 - Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, cereal choices w/Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly Un- crustable, orange slices, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Spaghetti, garlic breadsticks, mini corn dogs, chef salad with roasted flatbread, peas, carrots, fresh and canned fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Thursday, February 25 - Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza, cereal choices w/Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly Uncrust- able, peaches, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham and cheese sub, breaded beef patty sandwich, beefy taco in a bag, broccoli, refried beans, sugar cookie, fresh and canned fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Friday, February 26 - Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, cereal choices w/ Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly Uncrustable, pineapple tidbits, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Pizza Hut pizza, baked ham and turkey sub, bean and cheese burrito, mixed vegetables, baby carrots, fresh and canned fruit of the day, and choice of milk. **Menus are subject to change without notice!! BADGER OF THE WEEK SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK

Valentine Middle School Delaney Robison, Senior, Bas- McKenna Elliot, Sophomore Monday, February 22 - Breakfast: Egg and cheese omelet with toast, ketball cereal choices with toast, applesauce, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Having McKenna in Sociology Baked ham and cheese sub, spicy chicken sandwich, macaroni and Delaney Robison has consis- this year is fantastic as she is a very cheese, green beans, baby carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. tently gotten better throughout the hard worker and wants to do noth- Tuesday, February 23 - Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, cereal choices season and it has shown in the last ing but her best on everything she with toast, fruit cocktail, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked combo few games. Against Chadron, Del- does. Her participation in our class sub, chicken nuggets with dinner roll, hot pepperoni sub, scalloped aney had 8 points and 7 rebounds. discussions about various topics is potatoes, broccoli, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Tim Egelhoff with a little jumper in the game against North Against Cozad, Delaney had 8 beneficial for all of us in the class Wednesday, February 24 - Breakfast: Monte Cristo sandwich, ce- Central. points and 9 rebounds. Delaney is to better understand the society we real choices with toast, orange slices, juice and milk choices. Lunch: a great leader who is constantly live in. A huge part of Sociology is Spaghetti, mini corn dogs, chef salad with roasted flatbread, peas, baby According to Max Preps, the was Cody Frank with 7, Hank Lan- working to get better in practice being able to think “outside of the carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Badgers lost to North Central, caster and Tim Egelhoff each with and sets a great example for her box,” and for McKenna this comes Thursday, February 25 - Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza, cereal Thursday, February 11, 2021 by a 6, Rhett Witt with 4, Matt Gibson younger teammates of how to work naturally due to her excellent work choices with toast, peaches, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham score of 39-75. and Seth Vavra each with 3. to get better. ethic and application of the mate- and cheese sub, breaded beef patty sandwich, beefy taco in a bag, re- Scoring by quarter: Cody Frank had two 3 -pointers! - Ian Bish, Head Girls Basketball rial. Keep up the impressive work fried beans, broccoli, sugar cookie, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Valentine - 3, 9, 14, 13 = 39 There were seven free throws in Coach McKenna! Friday, February 26 - Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, cereal choices with North Central - 23, 18, 15, 19 = 75 the game, and 26 total rebounds in - Alex Jensen, Social Studies toast, pineapple tidbits, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham Kenny Shelbourn led in scoring the game - 9 offensive and 17 defen- Teacher and turkey sub, pepperoni pizza, cheese pizza, bean and cheese bur- with 10. Adding to the scoreboard sive; along with 4 steals. rito, mixed vegetables, baby carrots, fruit of the day, & choice of milk. ** Menus are subject to change without notice!! Valentine Elementary School Lesson plans highlight Nebraska park system Monday, February 22 - Breakfast: Egg and cheese omelet with toast, LINCOLN — A new set of lesson Ten plans and one interactive in the state. state parks history. cereal choices with toast, applesauce, juice and milk choices. Lunch: plans offers teachers of those in map explore different facets of the The lesson plans — adapted • A look at how the Civilian Con- Crispy chicken sandwich, macaroni and cheese, green beans, baby kindergarten through sixth grade Nebraska Game and Parks Com- for classrooms, online learning or servation Corps of the 1930s helped carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. opportunities to integrate the Ne- mission park system, which dates informal settings — are download- build Nebraska’s parks. Tuesday, February 23 - Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, cereal choices braska State Parks Centennial into to 1921 when Chadron State Park able and support state standards in • A call to design a state park on with toast, fruit cocktail, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Chicken nug- their classrooms. became the first of 76 park areas a fun and interesting way. Students paper or in 3D. gets with dinner roll, hot pepperoni sub, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, can diversify their knowledge by • A call to research and narrate fruit of the day, and choice of milk. exploring the state parks around a park tour. Wednesday, February 24 - Breakfast: Monte Cristo sandwich, cereal them, in some cases by taking a trip • The creation of a mural that choices with toast, orange slices, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Spa- to the great outdoors. Each plan is reflects a Nebraska park. ghetti, mini corn dogs, peas, baby carrots, fruit of the day, and choice G&P offering monarch designed to encourage youth to be • An exploration of potential of milk. engaged actively in parks. parks careers. Thursday, February 25 - Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza, cereal “From our rich history to our • An exploration of plant and choices with toast, peaches, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Breaded workshop for educators unique geography, there is some- animal habitats. beef patty sandwich, beefy taco in a bag, refried beans, broccoli, sugar thing for everyone at your Ne- • A call to observe and record na- cookie, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. LINCOLN – Educators inter- will receive a curriculum guide, braska State Parks,” said Amanda ture and then create a sound map. Friday, February 26 - Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, cereal choices with ested in incorporating monarch insect identification guide and four Filipi, Game and Parks educator • A call to conduct an interview toast, pineapple tidbits, juice and milk choices. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, butterflies into their teaching are hours of approved in-service. at the Wildcat Hills Nature Center to discover Nebraska state park cheese pizza, bean and cheese burrito, mixed vegetables, baby carrots, invited to a free virtual workshop Monarchs offer a unique ap- and designer of the lessons. “Op- memories. fruit of the day, and choice of milk. March 16 and 23. proach to education, said Nebraska portunity is available to both the • A call to create a map and label ** Menus are subject to change without notice!! During the Monarchs on a Mis- Game and Parks Commission sion workshop, participants will wildlife educator Jamie Bachmann. inquisitive and the bold.” Nebraska state parks closest to explore the life cycle, migration, “They are fascinating creatures, It is hoped youth who experi- your home. Valentine Senior Center habitat requirements and conser- from their migration totaling some ence the plans in action gain a For more information, or to Thursday, February 18 - Ham and AuGratin potato, cauliflower, roll, vation concerns of the monarch 3,000 miles to their specific feeding sense of belonging at state parks. explore the plans, visit YourNe- mixed fruit. butterfly. The workshop incor- and lifecycle requirements,” she Topics include: braskaParks100.org/lessonplans. Friday, February 19 - Lasagna or fish fillet, green beans, garlic bread, porates inquiry-based, hands-on said. • An exploration of Nebraska tropical fruit. activities covering subjects such Registration is required, and Monday, February 22 -Chili, lettuce, cornbread, pears. as math, science, art and language participants must attend both ses- Tuesday, February 23 - Roast beef, mashed potatoes, roll, corn, peaches. arts. sions to receive free resources. See Wednesday, February 24 - Meat loaf, baked potato, squash, bread, The workshop, which will be the calendar event entry at calen- applesauce. held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. CT, is de- dar.outdoornebraska.gov for the Check out the news @ HOME DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICKUP signed for after-school groups and registration link. Please call with your meal reservation by 9:00 a.m. the day formal and informal educators who For more information, contact of the meal or up to a week in advance, 402-376-1400. work with students in grades pre-K Jamie Bachmann at jamie.bach- www.valentinenews.com through sixth grade. Participants [email protected]. 10 Valentine Midland newS Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 SportS and Youth in the newS District wrestling results Six go to NSAA State Wrestling!

Tristin Grooms

Photos by DeanNa Fowler Tagg Buechle

Drake Janssen Ashton Lurz

“The Badgers will take six to the and will be looking for his third state state. Steven went on to win his third 1st Place Match - Jose Escandon 1st Place Match - Damien Bell unknown and scored 0.0 team points. state meet this week,” said Head title this weekend. Tristin Grooms place match. Drake Janssen and Tagg (Gibbon) 26-2 won by fall over Tristin (Bridgeport) 38-6 won by fall over Cons. Semi - Taylon Pascoe (Gor- Wrestling Coach Shane Allison. “We and Ashton Lurz both placed second. Buechle both earned a trip to Omaha Grooms (Valentine) 10-5 (Fall 4:48) Ashton Lurz (Valentine) 37-8 (Fall 4:51) don-Rushville) 26-15 won by fall over wrestled pretty well, but gave away Steven Fullerton pulled off a huge with fourth place finishes. I am excited 126 - Chris Williams (36-2) placed 1st 160 - Drake Janssen (25-10) placed Sage Schrunk (Valentine) 17-22 (Fall some matches in the last round. Chris upset over the #2 seed in the heart- about these six. Five of them return and scored 24.0 team points. 4th and scored 10.0 team points. 4:02) Williams won his fourth district title break round to punch his ticket to next year along with a bunch of talented 1st Place Match - Chris Williams 3rd Place Match - Payton Reisbeck 220 - Lee Major (20-25) place is un- wrestlers that were injured.” (Valentine) 36-2 won by fall over (Ravenna) 37-9 won by fall over Drake known and scored 0.0 team points. NSAA Class C District 4 individual Chance Cooper (Bridgeport) 25-3 (Fall Janssen (Valentine) 25-10 (Fall 2:43) Cons. Round 1 - James Sucha (Ke- results for Valentine: 1:14) 170 - Tagg Buechle (29-17) placed 4th arney Catholic) 16-16 won by fall over Valentine High School 113 - Tristin Grooms (10-5) placed 138 - Ashton Lurz (37-8) placed 2nd and scored 7.0 team points. Lee Major (Valentine) 20-25 (Fall 0:46) 2nd and scored 18.0 team points. and scored 17.5 team points. 3rd Place Match - Tegan Snyder 285 - Steven Fullerton (7-3) placed Weekly Calendar (Gordon-Rushville) 26-13 won by fall 3rd and scored 13.0 team points. over Tagg Buechle (Valentine) 29-17 3rd Place Match - Steven Fullerton Thursday, February 18 (Fall 3:42) (Valentine) 7-3 won by decision over Cherry Co. Spelling Bee 1:00 p.m. 182 - Sage Schrunk (17-22) place is Daniel Yepez (Gibbon) 19-16 (Dec 8-3) Wrestling practice 3:45 p.m. Scholarships Mock Trial practice 4:15 p.m. Girls subdistricts basketball finals TBD Mid Plains Community College State Wrestling at CHI Health Center Students planning to attend Mid-Plains Community College during Friday, February 19 the 2021-22 academic year have until March 1 to submit their scholarship GJW, LLC Winter break - No School applications. State Wrestling at CHI Health Center More than $1.18 million worth of academic and program-focused SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS JV/Varsity Boys basketball @ Gordon-Rushville 6:30 p.m. scholarships are up for grabs. Students can apply for them at: mpcc. Saturday, February 20 awardspring.com. Ainsworth Speech Invite, depart at 7:30 a.m. 9:00 p.m. They must first register for an account before completing the GJW, LLC State Wrestling at CHI Health Center form. It’s recommended that the email used is one that will be is offering TWO SCHOLARSHIPS this year. Monday, February 22 accessible throughout the school year to ensure delivery of follow-up Boys basketball subdistricts communications. SWC Speech at Ainsworth 9:00 a.m. Students will be able to see within their accounts what scholarships • $500.00 Employee Scholarship Tuesday, February 23 they qualify for and track the progress of their applications. Those who for an Employee or Child of an Employee; and Boys basketball subdistricts receive an award will be notified through the system. They can then Quiz Bowl practice 3:35 p.m. log in to accept or decline the scholarship. • $500.00 General Scholarship. Wednesday, February 24 More information about the scholarships and the application process FBLA officer meeting 7:30 a.m. is available by calling Erinn Brown, area director of financial aid, at Open to applicants from Brown, District CDE 308-345-8112 or emailing [email protected]. Rock, Cherry, Keya Paha or Holt Counties. Stop in at your Guidance Counselor’s News Briefs office and pick up the University of Nebraska-Lincoln announces GJW, LLC Dean’s List Scholarship Application which contains Nearly 6,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been details and eligibility criteria. named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2020-21 academic year. Applications Are Due March 23, 2021 Qualification for the Dean’s List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. All qualifying grade-point averages are based on a four-point scale and a minimum number of graded semester hours. Area students include: Riley Kate Beel, senior, Dean’s List, SANDHILLS ELITE GENETICS College of Arts and Sciences, biological sciences; Logan Michael Cate, freshman, Dean’s List, College of Business, supply chain SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS management; Nathan Miller, sophomore, Dean’s List, College of Arts and Sciences, psychology; Dillion Muirhead, freshman, Dean’s Lists, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District Sandhills Elite Genetics Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, agricultural and Offers Scholarship is offering TWO SCHOLARSHIPS this year. environmental sciences communication, and emerging media arts; The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (MNNRD) is of- all of Valentine. Mariah Del Hogenson, senior, Dean’s List, College of Education fering a $500 scholarship to an outstanding student. To apply for the • $250.00 Employee Scholarship and Human Sciences, elementary education of Wood Lake. scholarship students may be a graduating high school senior, currently for an Employee or Child of an Employee; and attending college or vocational school, or a non-traditional student ac- Simpson College announces Vavra as fall quiring additional education. Applicants must reside in the MNNRD • $250.00 General Scholarship. 2020 Dean’s List recipient and be pursuing a degree in: agriculture, natural resources, or wild- Kaylee Vavra of Valentine has been named to the fall 2020 Dean’s life related studies. The scholarship will not be awarded to a previous Open to applicants from Brown, List at Simpson College. Vavra qualified for the academic honor by Rock, Cherry, Keya Paha earning a minimum 3.70 grade point average during the semester. recipient. Applications will be ranked on the student’s commitment Vavra attended Valentine High School. to furthering education, academic achievement, leadership abilities, or Holt Counties. extra-curricular activities, and community involvement. Applications Stop in at your Guidance Counselor’s South Dakota State University announces should be accompanied by a copy of the most recent transcript, ACT office and pick up the Dean’s List scores, and a sealed letter of recommendation. Applications can be Sandhills Elite Genetics Katelynn Jackson has been named to the Dean’s List for academic downloaded from www.mnnrd.org, picked up at the MNNRD office Scholarship Application which contains excellence after the fall 2020 semester at South Dakota State University. details and eligibility criteria. To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s colleges, students must have or with your school guidance counselor. Completed applications can completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a be mailed to Middle Niobrara NRD, 303 E Hwy 20, Valentine, NE Applications Are Due March 23, 2021 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. 69201, faxed to 402-376-1040. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2021. V M n Classifieds alentine idland ews 11 Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

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Our mentor...part 1 Week in review In 1973 I was a graduate! I was yes! (Little did I know I’d meet my staff in weekly meetings, which lovely singing voice at a young age January 31- February 6, 2021 done with professors who talked future husband in one of those mu- always included prayer time. We and was directed to vocal lessons endlessly, notebooks full of ex- sic classes.) I found myself back in all admired her and considered her with a world renowned contralto, On 02/02/2021 at 2:41 a.m., an officer was called to the 500 block of hausting words, and tests requiring a lecture class taking notes. our mentor. She was the sort of per- Madame Homer, who sang in New North Macomb Street for a disturbance. Following an investigation, a answers regurgitated and quickly I admired her from the start. son who would come alongside and York with the Metropolitan Opera 23 year old Valentine man was arrested for assault. forgotten. After two final years of Here I was a prairie gal now in gently tell me that my skirt was a partnering with the likes of Enrico On 02/02/2021 at 5:15 p.m., an officer was called to the 800 block of around-the-calendar-school, I was the beach city of Ft. Lauderdale. bit too short for Bible College. And Caruso. She became my future North Moon Street for a disturbance. All information gathered from mentally done! When a friend Far away from it was. I loved husband’s vocal teacher. the investigation has been forwarded to the Cherry County Attorney suggested a week in Florida on parents and her for it! (She Even more than music, Corabel for review. the beach I said yes! A Bible Col- family, I was would also take loved her Lord and His word. She On 02/05/2021 at 3:30 p.m, an officer was requested to respond to the lege was having a week long Bible lonely and look- Points to time to listen took each Tuesday “off” for prayer 400 block of North Green Street. A juvenile male was cited for a drug Camp. I was never the same again. ing for direction and look into my and study. She knew the word so violation. Corabel Morgan was the Chair and kindness. Ponder eyes with a smile well that by the end of her life, Officers responded to 111 calls for service this week. of the Bible College Music Depart- I found both in that told me she though she could no longer see Dana Miller, Chief ment. The music faculty had been her. Mrs. Mor- Pam Keech Bryan cared.) I realized well, people would call her to teach Valentine Police Department praying for a teacher to join them. gan was both there was a dif- the Bible over the phone. She did so 402-376-3055 When she met me in the college wise and encour- ference here that from memory. I was intrigued and [email protected] enrollment line, she asked if I could aging, while letting us know she my UNL college campus life hadn’t wanted to know God the way she sing. I couldn’t. She asked about my could never replace our mothers. addressed. knew Him. music background and my piano We students soon learned that She’d grown up in Oklahoma “For to God we are the fragrance major program at UNL. I learned when Mrs. Morgan prayed, things to parents who sold vegetables at of Christ among those who are be- that if I taught music theory classes happened. So I wanted to know her local stores. She said she’d never ing saved and among those who are Valentine and private piano lessons my Bible and be near her, getting in on her realized there was a depression perishing,” 2 Corinthians 2:15. College tuition would be paid and I prayers. As a member of the music because her family of six had Police could have spending money! I said faculty I got to be with the music plenty of food …to share. She had a Report

01-31-21 to 02-06-21 CALLS Accident Non-Injury 2 A driver took the phrase “drive thru” literally. Damage The coldest day of my life caused to a business. Alarm 1 Vibration from constructions activates an alarm. After elevated heart rates and a moment of panic, all turned out While writing this (December 23, eral and living that life in particu- four wheeled “hay sled.” The cattle cold days, after the cattle finished to be A-OK! 2020), I think back on yesterday. At lar as a rancher in the Sandhills of were just northwest of our house in their hay, I pulled them with cake Animal Complaint 1 Complaint of a critter taking a dirt nap in the middle of the one time during the day of Decem- Nebraska, the coldest day of them a little meadow next to a stack yard. into a hilly pasture north of the road causing a traffic hazard. A helpful citizen had already ber 22, 2020 the thermometer on all was December 23, 1983. Carol I was able to pull the gooseneck hay meadow that had a big sandy blow- removed the critter prior to our arrival. Thank you! my pickup registered a balmy 68 and I were living in a mobile home sled into the yard and cable on two- out to serve as a windbreak. All of Assault 1 Fight call. Officer found that to be true. Arrest was made. Assist Citizen 7 degrees. It’s been an abnormally 18 miles south of Merriman and a thirds of a four-ton stack. There that cold night of December 23, I Assist Other Law 3 Officers assisted the Cherry County EMS, Keya Paha County mild and dry fall here in the north- mile west of the educational televi- was a ton of cake for traction on wondered if any beast could pos- Sheriff’s Office, Child Advocacy Center, Alliance Police ern Nebraska Sandhills. Using a sion tower. That day was cold and the four-wheel drive F150 1980 sibly survive the piercing wind Department, Cherry County Sheriff’s Office, and the bit of lifetime ranching observa- breezy, and never got above ten Ford pickup. After getting the load and record cold. Amazingly, the Valentine Fire Department this week. tions, this is a pretty good time of below zero all day. By nightfall the situated on the sled, the pickup was next morning all were present for Assist Other Agency 7 Business Check 40 the year to experience a drought. actual temperature was at least 30 hooked sideways to the tongue, roll call. Civil Matter/Standby 2 Dispute over a poorly drafted tattoo. Officers found that It’s too cold for any grass to grow degrees below zero, and the wind so that the gooseneck could come That day was Christmas they understood the disdain for the artwork. anyway, and December moisture was howling out of the northwest around at a 90 degree angle. This Eve. Even though we normally Code Violation 3 never comes as rain. To get half at least 40 miles made less re- celebrate with supper and opening Complaint 4 Complaints called in regarding people parking facing the an inch of moisture requires half a per hour. In cal- sistance and of gifts in the evening, that day our wrong way and trash in an alley. Please park with the right side of your ride to the curb and clean up your treasures. foot of snow, and the six inches of culating those soaPweed an easier pull. Moreland families gathered at my Disturbance 3 Officers responded to fisticuffs over rent money. One felt snow covers up any available grass numbers into the After getting Grandma Grace’s house in Merri- that it should be used for its intended purposes and the making it necessary to feed hay wind chill charts soliloquy out the stack man at high noon, ate a quick din- other for insalubrious choices. to livestock. Having experienced of that era, the yard gate, the ner, opened presents, and arrived Domestic Disturbance 1 a dry summer also, our hay is in answer derived cattle had the home before dark. Drug Violation 2 Anonymous call regarding the illegal drug trade and where Steve Moreland it has established a hornet’s nest. Appreciate the heads up! short supply, and these mild winter was 100 degrees snow tramped On that terribly cold evening of Found Property 2 days allow our cattle to keep graz- below zero chill enough that the December 23, Sharon Ireland who Follow Up Investigation 12 ing. Life is good. factor. That has been an easy num- sled came along fairly easily. I tied lived on a ranch about seven miles Harassment 2 Complaint of the use of uncreative verbiage being spewed Yesterday was balmy and mild, ber to remember all of these years, the steering wheel to the gear shift northwest of Merriman, took her while driving by. Taboo words hold a particular purpose in but as forecast, the weather made and to somewhat proudly “throw and four-wheel-drive levers with a sons to the movie in Gordon. They our lexicon that other words cannot as effectively accomplish: to deliver intense, succinct and directed a drastic change. As the wind came around” as having experienced piggin’ string, and the pickup went got stuck in the snow between the emotional expression. up, the temperature went down. it. Alas, for some reason, in October straight while pitching off the hay. highway and their ranch on the Public Relations 2 Officer Ormesher conducted a Drug Identification With a 40 mph, and temperatures of 2001 the wind chill computa- The pickup didn’t have an elec- way home. Sharon walked over a Awareness program at the high school for staff dropping to about 15 degrees, the tions were revised. Now instead tric block heater, but after using it mile to the house, and fortunately Special Assignment 2 “wind chill” fell to several degrees of an actual 30 degree below zero each day, I’d park it in the barn and the phone line was still working. Suspicious Person/Vehicle 3 Theft 1 Patriotic thief has stolen three American Flags from the below zero. With a couple inches of temperature with 40 mile per hour put a lined naugahyde tarp over She notified local authorities, and cemetery. We need your help please! snow added to the equation during wind calculating to 100 degrees the hood. This contained the heat Merle Ford took a Cherry County Training 2 Officers participated in First Responder Safety and the night, this morning was down- below zero, it equates to a mere 71 of the engine longer, and although tractor to the location, pulled out Investigation webinars this week. right nippy. But as disagreeable as degrees below zero. Even though it turned over pretty slow on a few the car, and rescued the boys. Traffic Stop 8 We love donuts but spinning them on a sheet of ice is not a the weather is today, it doesn’t hold this doesn’t sound as prestigious, mornings, the faithful pickup never All in all it was a memorable few safe practice. Welfare Check 1 Request for a welfare check on a distraught a candle to what it was on this day let me assure you it is COLD! failed to start. One way or another, days, but December 23, 1983 goes subject. Officers found them to be contemplative but not 37 years ago. On that day we got our 200 cows the cattle always got fed. down as the coldest day and night distraught nor in need of the police. In all of my 69 years of life in gen- fed with a pickup pulling a lowboy On this bitterest of all the bitter of my life. Total Calls 112

Continued from Page 2 Tough times on ❥From the Governor Military servicemen and women are accustomed to moving frequently, as often as every couple of years. The Department of Defense reports the ranch that military families move 10 times more often than civilian families. By the time they complete their military career, the men and women by Willard Hollopeter horse team stuck in deep snow? in the military have typically lived in several different communities. Except for time spent in the That is a predicament I was in They can choose from among these locations when deciding where to Army, I have ranched all my adult when I was a teenager. A fellow Dad retire. Given their mobility, we need to pursue additional strategies to life, until I became too old to do had hired, and I drove a four horse retain them once they’re finished with their careers. that. I was thinking back to some team, pulling a hay sled with part of In addition to building our workforce, having a culture that’s friendly Frank Patterson DDS bad times, accidents, or near ac- a stack on it into too deep of snow. to veterans and military personnel is attractive to decision-makers. For cidents I have had when ranching The horses were floundering and instance, Nebraska is still pursuing U.S. Space Command headquarters. 331 N. Cherry St. which couldn’t be considered fun going down. Fortunately, we had As part of its initial decision on where to locate the command, DOD snow shovels. We got the horses up evaluated how Nebraska compares to other states as a home for military Valentine, NE 69201 or easy at all. Have you ever gotten a four- and cleared a path for them to pull families. When our state is considered for major projects like this, we 402-376-3390 the load through. want to be able to have the strongest resume possible. There is a fairly level pasture If you have questions about Nebraska’s work to support veterans, over some hills to the south. We please email me at [email protected] or call 402-471-2244. would put up hay there and go over This year, the Unicameral has the opportunity to take the next step there to feed it. There are steep hills in delivering tax relief for our veterans who have sacrificed so much. down to the hay flats on the ranch, Please encourage your State Senator to stand up for our veterans by all the way from east to west. Com- supporting LB 387. You can find their contact information at www. ing home with part of a stack, we nebraskalegislature.gov. would hold the horses back coming down until the cart tongue was th against an inside horse’s hind leg. 45 Anniversary sale Then we just had to let them go. It Test Nebraska to be held was a race to the bottom. When there was quite a bit of snow we used a drag sled on run- on Tuesdays at ners to feed cattle. Trouble with that going down hill was free sled- United Methodist Church ding. It was quite a job keeping the Sealy sled from running into the horses. Test Nebraska will be hosted holidays. To register, visit www. Dad, while pulling one with four at the United Methodist Church testnebraska.com. Preregistration head of horses, was dragged off north parking lot every Tuesday is strongly encouraged. Mattresses the front of the sled. The platform from 1:30-3:30 p.m., excluding pulled up over his legs before he got the team stopped. He was on on Sale crutches for quite awhile. ❤ Storewide When I was a child, I rode out to pasture to bring the work horses in. The pony I was riding bareback Smith to hold virtual Storewide Storewide got into a kicking fight with one of them. I was kicked in the back Mobile Offices and knocked off the pony. My legs Don't forget to SALE ❤ weren’t working very well, so I Washington, D.C. – Congress- Smith, who has offices in Grand piled up cow chips to help me back man Adrian Smith (R-NE) will Island and Scottsbluff, will hold stop in & register on. I was on crutches for awhile. hold virtual mobile offices to meet the mobile office online on Tues- $ I brought the work horses in. with constituents of the Third day, February 16, and Thursday, for 200.00 gift I think of the times throughout District. In order to ensure suffi- February 18, at the following times my life when I would be riding cient capacity, the virtual mobile and links: certificate to be giventh pasture horseback and a lightning offices are divided by time zone. Eastern/Central Nebraska Vir- Carpet • Vinyl storm would come up. I think there Constituents living in the Central tual Mobile Office away February 27 is nothing more frightening than Time Zone should plan to attend Tuesday, February 16 that, knowing it is going to take the meeting on Tuesday, February 12:00 p.m. CST Laminate • awhile to get back home and to 16, and constituents living in the Registration link: https://us- Look for the shelter, even if you hurry as much Mountain Time Zone should plan 02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ Wood Flooring as possible. to attend the meeting on Thursday, WN_xzMAKEQVRTSxbeVyMG- BIG RED HEARTS = February 18. Those interested in G6XQ Specials attending must pre-register at the Western Nebraska Virtual Mo- links provided below. bile Office BIG SAVINGS! 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