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idland news Vol.M 49 No. 8 12 Pages - 1 Section Valentine, Nebraska 69201 • July 15, 2020 Lawsuit filed against Cherry County, Cherry County Commissioners, BSH Kilgore, Cherry County Wind, and Bluestem Sandhills

In the District Court for Cherry wind turbines and will suffer direct County, a suit was filed by plaintiffs and irreparable harm, including Preserve the Sandhills, LLC, in- adverse impacts upon their property cluding several individuals against values, quality of life, and right to defendants Cherry County Board of quiet enjoyment, intrusion of their Commissioners, BSH Kilgore, LLC, views, light, and air, impacts upon Cherry County Wind, LLC, and their ranching operations, health Bluestem Sandhills, LLC. consequences, noise, vibrations, in- The suit was brought against the creased traffic and other nuisances defendants after they had approved and dangers. There are 10 individual the Conditional Use Permit October plaintiffs who oppose, resist, and 29, 2019. The suit states that the ap- challenge the CUP. proval of the CUP followed a long The suit claims they raised process that contained numerous concerns about the legality and flaws, including improper legal appropriateness of the proceedings, advice from a layperson, incorrect were denied notice, due process and standards and pervasive conflicts an adequate opportunity to be heard of interest. before the Board, and assert that the BSH sought the CUP to develop, Board failed to perform its duties, on a large and commercial scale, and were directly impacted by the Photo courtesy of NPS wind turbines throughout Cherry adverse decision to grant the CUP A fledgling sparrow looks on its green new world. County and the Sandhills. over their objections. Further they A lawsuit was filed before the state that they were deprived of due Court on November 29, 2019, which process, adequate notice, and an Look, up in the sky! is still pending - and is seeking to opportunity to be heard or present vacate the CUP. evidence regarding the Extension, It’s a hawk. It’s a crane. This suit is being brought due to which was ruled on without a public the extension that was granted to hearing and solely based upon the BSH that was heard by the County statements of the BSH. No, it’s a sparrow! Commissioners June 9, 2020. Court The Plaintiffs have standing to documents state that BSH admitted maintain this suit under Nebraska Photo by Laura Vroman Niobrara National Scenic River that it has yet to commence develop- Statute 23-114.01(5) which does not Ashleigh Beberniss will be calling on businesses for advertising ment of the CUP and asked four an limit or restrict who may appeal and printing needs. Introduces Citizen Science Projects additional five years to commence from a decision concerning a con- development of the CUP and at least ditional use permit. Valentine – Nebraska is full of project. These activities can be an additional one year beyond that The second application was Valentine Midland News and little brown birds and red birds and done in your own communities or to complete the development of presented to the Cherry County birds of other colors. The Niobrara places you travel. Many of them are the CUP. However, they could not Planning Commission which held a Printing welcomes National Scenic River, along with connected to NASA whose projects guarantee that it could either start public hearing June 4, 2019. During the Niobrara Council, is offering need millions of pieces of data to or complete the project within the that hearing, they were advised by opportunities for the public to make them relevant. Citizen Sci- additional time periods requested. Orval Stahr, a consultant of Stahr Ashleigh Beberniss participate in scientific research on ence is the collection and analysis The 30 page filing said that BSH and Associates, Inc., Stahr was not by Laura Vroman Samaritan Center as the director Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. CT. of data relating to the natural world did not raise, and the Commission- a lawyer or licensed to practice law With a passion for the outdoors, of Social Services. Previously, she On Friday July 17, we will explore by members of the general public, ers did not consider the lengthy in the State of Nebraska. He was Ashleigh Beberniss will be at home worked at Bunkhouse and Bull birds. Citizen Science events will typically as part of a collaborative time frames or the reasons for the believed to be facing an investiga- visiting businesses as Valentine Market. take place at the Niobrara National project with professional scientists. request for the extension. tion for the unauthorized practice Midland News and Printing’s new She and Andy Danielski recently Scenic River Visitor Center located Citizen Science Topic Schedule: It further stated that the exten- of law at the time of his recent ad representative. purchased a house and they have at 214 W. Highway 20, in Valentine, July 17- Birds sion was approved because it greatly death on account of his advice to She moved to Valentine with her two cats, Argo and Turbo. and will continue through July 31. July 24 – Great Sunflower Project benefits the families of Commis- the Planning Commission. The father, Dan Beberniss of Premier Ashleigh loves to cook and do The topic for July 17, 2020 is July 31 – Monarch tagging sioners Storer and DeNaeyer, who suit claims that at the June 4, 2019 Auto. She attended Valentine Com- yoga. She and Andy like to ride dirt Birds. Join us in gaining the basics Niobrara National Scenic River advocated for and voted in its favor. hearing, Stahr falsely advised the munity Schools from her freshman bikes at Halsey and shoot guns. of bird identification. Armed with is one of America’s National Commissioner James Ward voted Planning Commission that its role year and graduated in 2016. In addition to being an ad repre- a list of common bird species, you Scenic Rivers and a unit of the against the extension and appropri- was solely administrative and that Before her employment began at sentative, she will do proofreading will explore the wonderful world of National Parks Service in Valen- ately questioned the authority of the it was essentially limited to deter- Valentine Midland News and Print- and other duties as needed. birds. You can use an app to iden- tine, Nebraska. Keep up with the Board to grant the relief requested. mining whether the application for ing, she worked at Pine View Good Welcome Ashleigh! tify the bird, and then share your latest information by following us As stated, the extension was le- the CUP was filled out completely. discoveries with other naturalists on Facebook (Niobrara National gally invalid because it was beyond The plaintiffs objected to the by uploading your pictures. Scenic River) and Instagram (@ one’s legal power or authority and false and improper advice, including Due to social distancing best NiobraraRiverNPS). For more in- was contrary to Cherry County because the Planning Commission’s City Council listens to Main practices, each session is limited formation, please call 402-376-1901 Zoning Regulation 1010. main and crucial functions imposed to nine participants. Please call or visit www.nps.gov/niob. Visitor According to Cherry County by law, were to among other things Street plans to reserve your spot. Multiple ses- Center hours of operation are 8:30 Zoning Regulations Section 1010 “conduct studies and make sur- sions will be provided upon need. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT daily. Admission - Development of any authorized veys,” “make preliminary reports by Laura Vroman Subdivision Plat We encourage all ages, families, is free of charge. conditional use shall be commenced on its findings,” “hold public hear- The Valentine City Council met After the hearing was complete, and single people to participate. www.nps.gov within one year of the date of ap- ings,” make recommendations to the for their regular meeting Thursday, Ward said that the acreage would It’s for everyone! More than 20,000 National proval of such conditional use by County Board, review and research July 9, 2020, at the Valentine Library be tight for the well and sewer. You do not need to be a scientist Park Service employees care for the Board of Commissioners and conditional use permit applications, Meeting Room, at 7:00 p.m. Arganbright said that it satisfied to participate, but you will need a America’s 419 national parks and development of said authorized con- and “review and recommend condi- The following were in atten- their lot size. smart device to download the free work with communities across the ditional use shall be completed within tions and actions to the governing dance: City Clerk Deanna Schmit, The subdivision plat was ap- app. These activities introduce the nation to help preserve local history two years from the date of approval body regarding conditional uses... City Manager Shane Siewert, Coun- proved in a four to one vote. participant to a topic and show and create close-to-home recre- of such conditional use by the Board in accordance with the procedures, cil members Kyle Arganbright, Storm Sewer how it connects to the Niobrara ational opportunities. Learn more of Commissioners or such authoriza- requirements and limitations set Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott, Dave Storm sewer assistance was River and provides instruction at www.nps.gov, and on Facebook, tion is automatically revoked. forth in the zoning regulations of Dent, and Andrew Ward. applied for on B Street due to its for an ongoing scientific research Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. The suit alleges the CUP was the County.” Aerial Applicator Operator’s flooding. However, because of the obviously granted under false pre- Yet the attorney for BSH agreed Agreement flooding last year, the original 80 tenses and applied for prematurely with Stahr and argued that the Plan- The Council discussed Ordi- percent match had been dropped as BSH never had the ability to com- ning Commission’s sole role was nance 2020-2034M amending the to a 57 percent match. The question COVID-19 confirmed case mence or complete development effectively limited to determining storage of Aerial Applicators from before the Council was whether of the CUP under the timelines whether the Second Application (490 the prohibition of the storage of they wanted to continue with the requested in its original application. pages) was filled out completely. The hazardous material at the airport. 57 percent match. and recoveries Not stated in the suit, the original Planning Commission relied upon Tom Monroe explained that this After some discussion on items application was a 140 page docu- the false advice and did not perform came about aerial applicators have in the works, and what’s to come, North Central District Health make a big difference. ment filed with the Cherry County any meaningful or substantive re- specific fueling requirements. “In Arganbright said, “It would seem Department (NCDHD) has been Case count update as of 7/10/2020 Zoning Commission and was dated view or investigation of the Second the course of operation, you start silly to take care of all this on Main made aware of one additional cases at 3:00 p.m.: 58 Total Cases (TC), 44 April 18, 2016. This document states Application, the suit claims. the plane and it doesn’t shut down Street, and not take care of this.” in the district in Holt County. The Recoveries (R), and 1 Death (D). that Bluestem Sandhills proposes At the July 2, 2019 hearing, by even when loading fuel. There’s a Ward agreed and mentioned a case is due to direct contact with a Reminder that Total Case (TC) to begin on-site construction in the a vote of 8-0, the Planning Com- single point dry break so no spill- kayaking trip he’d taken from Hall confirmed case and is currently in numbers are represented first, and late fall 2016 or early 2017. The life mission imposed a moratorium age, no open fumes. When you fuel to Main to Cherry during a flood- isolation at home. NCDHD would of those total cases the number of of the project is anticipated to be a of No More Wind Energy or Solar an aircraft, it’s not like a car. So I ing event. also like to report two additional Recovered (R) persons is repre- minimum of 20 years. Conditional Use Applications Until would like to have greater storage. Dent said, “Fifty-seven percent recoveries in Knox County. sented second, and total case related A second application with 490 Regulations are Reviewed, Revised In Bassett I can hold a transport is better than trying to do it all NCDHD would like to remind Deaths (D) is represented third. pages was filed in the spring/early and Adopted. load of 7,500 gallons. I don’t want ourselves. It will have to get done and encourage district residents Antelope: TC: 11 R: 8, D: 1 summer of 2018. At the September 17, 2019 hear- to be completely empty before I get sooner or later.” to wear a mask while in public Keya Paha: TC: 0 With the extension they’ve re- ing, the majority of citizens opposed a new load in.” The Council unanimously ap- settings, especially where social Boyd: TC: 1, R: 1 quested, the date to begin would be the Second Application. Despite Siewert asked how this would proved the go ahead. distancing can be difficult. As case Knox: TC: 27 R: 23 late fall of 2024. public outcry, an existing mora- impact another aerial applicator. Main Street landscape plans numbers increase in the NCDHD Brown: TC: 0 Preserve the Sandhills, LLC, is torium imposed by the Planning And it won’t so long as they have Austin Arens showed the Coun- area and throughout Nebraska Pierce: TC: 9 R: 7 a company organized for and dedi- Commission, the lack of any sub- the 137 Permit. cil his updated plans for Main Street consider the impact your actions Cherry: TC: 3 R: 1 cated to preservation of the Sand- stantive review or investigation by Monroe further explained that including Wayfinding signage and could have on others and be con- Rock: TC: 2, R: 1 hills and consists of approximately the Planning Commission, and the he will be paying the airport $1,000 trees - which were more than origi- siderate of your neighbor during Holt: TC: 5 R: 3 500 ranchers, taxpayers, property lack of any legal or factual basis to to operate. “It’s a huge inconve- nally agreed upon. these times. Enjoy events that will Meanwhile, South Dakota has a owners, business owners, residents, grant the Second Application, on or nience to shut down every time, and The Council will need to decide be happening this summer but total of 7,401 reported cases with and concerned citizens of counties about October 29, 2019, the Board it’s an FAA standard too, and a loss on assets they’d like to have in- limit your potential exposures by 107 deaths. located within the Sandhills area, granted the Second Application and of productivity.” cluded with the Wayfinding signs. limiting your attendance at several Todd County has 65 confirmed including Cherry County. issued the CUP. The ordinance was passed unani- events in a short time frame. Small cases with two deaths and 52 re- Some of their members live in mously along with the applicator considerations, such as these, will coveries. close proximity to the proposed Continued on back page operators agreement. 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Opinion/Commentary...... 2 Sports...... 5 The Nebraska State Fair City Wide Garage Sale Map! Family and Health...... 3 Legal Notices...... 6, 7 Church...... 4 Classifieds...... 11 -see page 8 -see page 9 News...... 8, 9, 10, 12 2 Valentine Midland News Valentine, NE, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Opinion/Commentary An opportunity to innovate Economic impact of pandemic takes District us into unchartered territory COVID-19 has upended just about retail-oriented businesses across business. 43 News every aspect of American life, and the state. Since then, Master’s Hand has Three economists agree that ball coach Scott Frost announced small businesses and their employ- This call brought a group of added a bakery, a chocolate fac- Nebraska appears to stand a bet- that five players have tested posi- by Tom Brewer ees have been hit hard. Compared Nebraskans who run retail stores, tory, a floral shop, a boutique, and ter chance at financial recovery tive for the virus since April. to before shutdowns to contain including Schaefer’s in Lincoln, a restaurant to its offerings. Like from the Covid-19 pandemic than Kauffman said Lincoln is con- this pandemic began, unemploy- Hirschfield’s in North Platte, and many small businesses, they had some states, but is still heading into tinuing to be conservative with We have always ment rates are up and revenues VK Electronics in McCook, to- an online presence, but the vast uncharted territory as the country revenue projections in light of an are down. gether to discuss how COVID-19 majority of their sales came from faces a deep recession. uncertain future that may include grown as a Congress has responded to these has affected their businesses. I in-person visitors to their store. “We’re in a very deep recession a fall with no Husker Football or economic impacts through When the coronavirus at the moment and while all of other Husker sports. society by legislation such as the started to force Nebraska the projections show an eventual The pandemic has had a dispa- CARES Act and the Pay- businesses like hers to close, recovery going rate impact on building people check Protection Program Note from she wasn’t sure what to do. forward, there’s various indus- this bill created, which is She dreaded having to tell her a very real possi- Capitol tries. Some busi- up, not tearing designed to help businesses Washington D.C. staff of 15 that without in-store bility that the re- nesses -- such as cover their expenses and sales, she couldn’t afford to covery will take landscaping and things down a long time,” iew garden sales -- keep their employees on by Deb Fischer keep all of them on. V payroll through forgivable Master’s Hand went said Dr. Mat- have done well I have traveled all over the loans. A report released by through a dark few weeks. thew Fiedler, a by J.L. Schmidt during the pan- world, and I believe America is the Department of Labor on She didn’t know what her fellow with the demic while oth- the most multi-ethnic, most ra- July 2, showed that the economy heard about how their operations business’s future would look like Brookings Institute, who discussed ers -- like retail clothing sales and cially integrated, most colorblind added nearly five million jobs in have been hurt by the effort to slow or when she would be able to bring the impact of the pandemic on the hospitality services -- have been country on Earth. We promise civil June, a sign that this program is the spread of this virus by reducing her staff back. But instead of giv- national economy during a webinar severely negatively impacted, rights with the rule of law, and we helping many businesses get back in-person business interactions. ing up, Susie decided to apply for sponsored by the OpenSky Policy Kauffman said. rely on our courts to back up that on their feet, but times remain But I also heard about how they are a Paycheck Protection Program Institute. So far, Nebraska’s economy has promise. Our market economy tough for many small businesses innovating and finding new ways loan, which she used to bring these Fiedler said there’s a lot of dis- proven more resilient than most, makes economic mobility possible and their workers. to succeed. employees back to work. agreement about just how fast Thompson said, in part because our here in a way that is only a dream In order to learn more about One of the participants was Susie As Susie told my staff after the recovery will happen. Eric Thomp- state’s economy isn’t heavily de- in many other nations. The idea the how Congress can further assist Robison, who owns and operates conference call, “You can coast son, director of the University pendent on sectors that were most United States today is a horribly Nebraska’s small businesses, I Master’s Hand in Tekamah. Mas- during a time like this, or you can of Nebraska Bureau of Business impacted by the pandemic, such racist country has no relationship participated in a conference call ter’s Hand was founded in Susie’s choose to really dig in.” She decided Research, said Nebraska’s tax rev- as travel and tourism in Florida, to truth or reality. on June 18, with the Nebraska kitchen in 2003 as a candle shop, to dig in. enues could get back to Fiscal Year Nevada and the Carolinas. We fought a Civil War to end Retail Federation, an organization but after just a few years, the busi- Master’s Hand was approved for 2019-2020 levels by Fiscal Year 2021- Fiedler said the nation’s reces- slavery. That war resulted in over that represents department stores, ness had become so successful that the loan almost immediately, and 2022 should there be no resurgence sion is impacted by direct Covid-19 800,000 casualties. Adjusted for grocers, restaurants, Main Street she bought an old appliance store they soon began expanding their in Covid-19 cases. costs to states, lower revenue and today’s population, that would be merchants, wholesalers, and other outside town to house the growing online presence. They started to But if Nebraska sees a new surge a higher demand on Medicaid and the equivalent of over eight million offer self-contained “cookie kits,” in cases similar to those being other programs, especially safety casualties. No nation on the face which allow customers to buy their experienced in Florida and Texas, net programs. Different states will of the Earth has ever laid such a famous cookies online and decorate our recovery could be slowed, he be affected differently, but one sacrifice upon the altar of human Political Satire them at home. added. His comments came as sev- thing is certain, shortfalls in fed- freedom. These became so popular that eral states were rolling back their eral funding will continue at least In 1863 President Lincoln issued QVC, the prominent shopping “opening” plans and re-instituting through Fiscal Year 2023. “States the Emancipation Proclamation by Paul Fell channel and website, featured stay-at-home orders and mandat- are almost certain to face large freeing slaves in the states in re- them in May. This brought a huge ing the wearing of masks. budget shortfalls even though the bellion. surge in traffic to the Master’s Hand Dr. Anthony Fauci, infectious magnitude and duration remains 1865, President Lincoln led the website, which at its peak had 4,000 disease chief at the National In- uncertain,” he said. effort to get the 13th Amendment visitors at once – quite the change stitutes of Health, told the U.S. “Nebraska has been less hard-hit passed in Congress, legally abolish- for a business based in a town of Senate Health, Education, Labor by this recession” than the nation ing slavery throughout the United 1,800 people. Master’s Hand is now and Pensions committee he feared has been, Thompson said. It’s pos- States. shipping these kits and other items that some regions were putting the sible that Nebraska may be back to Congress passed the Civil Rights all across the country. entire country at risk. With about pre-pandemic employment levels Act of 1866 and 1871, the Enforce- The story of Master’s Hand is not 40,000 new cases being reported by the middle of 2021 and the state ment Act of 1870, the Force Act of unique. I have heard from many daily, he said the number could may be in position to “return to 1871, the KKK Act and the Civil other Nebraska businesses who reach 100,000 a day if the situation normal growth” in 2022. Rights Act of 1875. These were all have started offering new products isn’t turned around. Kauffman said the City of Lincoln efforts to advance the cause of in similar circumstances, often also While speaking about the pan- is studying ways to control person- integration. with the help of a PPP loan. demic’s impact on Lincoln’s econo- nel costs, defer capital investments In 1868, the 14th Amendment was Small business owners like Susie my, City Finance Director Brandon and purchases, refinance debt ratified by the states. It guarantees show us that even though things Kauffman said sales tax receipts and re-examine maintenance and due process and equal protection of may be hard, this pandemic still in the Capital City haven’t been replacement standards. “There all citizens, especially freed Afri- offers a chance to innovate and try impacted as badly as originally are just so many unknowns at this can slaves. In 1870, the 15th Amend- new things. I hope you will join projected, thanks in part to very point, we’re being very cautious,” ment was passed to guarantee the me in rooting for all of our small conservative revenue forecasts he said. right to vote for all citizens. businesses and celebrating their and the collection of taxes from OpenSky Executive Director Re- The Insurrection Act was successes. online sales. nee Fry said the webinar was held amended in 1871 to allow use of the Thank you for participating But city tax receipts still declined to help Nebraska lawmakers and military to enforce, among other in the democratic process. I look 14 percent in April. The future out- other state and local leaders get a things, voting rights and desegre- forward to visiting with you again look for the city is hard to gauge, he clearer picture of the pandemic’s gation. In 1871, Ulysses S. Grant next week. said, particularly considering the economic impact as the Legislature sent a thousand soldiers to hunt pandemic’s impact on Nebraska prepares to reconvene on July 20. down Klansmen in South Carolina football, a major economic engine In short, if you think Covid-19 and they captured 600 of them. for the city, and other key events. as a virus is scary, the economic In 1948, President Truman issued His comments came on a day that impact could be downright fright- an executive order to desegregate Explore Nebraska University of Nebraska head foot- ening. the U.S. military. In 1954, the Supreme Court ruled If you live in Nebraska, you know houses, hundreds of feet of elevated record-breaking catches so far this in the Brown vs. Board of Educa- we have a beautiful state. While walkways, and a 70-foot suspension year. Richard Hagen of Swanton tion decision, nine to zero. It ended people from the coasts may think bridge. reeled in an 89-pound flathead cat- legal racial segregation in schools. we’re “flyover country,” folks who Don’t wait to get started. The fish near Brownville in early June, In 1957, President Eisenhower take the time to visit love to come 2020 Nebraska Passport program smashing the previous record by Commemorating America sent the 101st Airborne Division back. Whether it’s our wide open is already underway and has been nearly 10 pounds! The mammoth to Little Rock, AR, to protect nine spaces, the white sand beaches at extended to October 31 this year. catfish measured over 53 inches black students entering Little Rock Lake Mac, or our world-renowned Nebraskans can order a physical long. The following weekend Tou at Mount Rushmore Central High School against the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Passport through nebraskapass- Kong Yang from Colorado set a order of the governor. In 1959, he Aquarium, there’s an incredible port.com. A list of this year’s stops rod-and-reel state record when he Last week, I had the opportunity of government allows legislative ordered the desegregation of the variety of great recreational op- is available at nebraskapassport. caught a big striped bass hybrid at to attend President Trump’s In- bodies to decide which public stat- Washington, D.C. public schools. portunities here. There’s never Lake McConaughy. A few days dependence celebration at Mount ues most appropriately reflect our In 1964, Congress passed the Civil been a better time than right later, bow fisher Richard Porter Rushmore. During this speech, the history. This legal process ensures Rights Act with an overwhelming now for us as Nebraskans to arrowed a bighead carp at a President stated, “Our Founders the decision to remove a statue at majority of Republicans in the explore the Good Life. As you From the sandpit in Dodge County, weigh- launched not only a revolution in the consent of the people, and not House and the Senate. It prohibits map out the rest of your sum- ing just under 82 pounds to government, but a revolution in the a select few who take it upon them- discrimination in voting, public mer, the Passport program, our Governor break yet another state record! pursuit of justice, equality, liberty, selves to decide what is right. accommodations, public facilities, state parks, and the State Fair This summer is a great op- and prosperity. No nation has done Last September I had the honor public education, Federal assis- are three great ways for you to by Pete Ricketts portunity to introduce a friend more to advance of attending the tance programs and employment. take advantage of all our state or family member to fishing, the human con- Washington ceremony in In 1965, Congress passed the has to offer. take a picture, and enter it in dition than the the U.S. Capi- Voting Rights Act that prohibited The Nebraska Tourism Com- com/passport-details/2020-pass- the Commission’s Take ‘Em Fish- United States of tol where Ne- denial or restriction of the right to mission’s 2020 Passport program port-stops. There’s also a Nebraska ing contest. The Nebraska Game America. And no Round-up braska’s statue vote. It forbids discriminatory vot- features our state’s amazing food, Passport app available for down- and Parks Commission is drawing people have done honoring Chief ing practices nationwide. fun adventures, and cultural gems. load on your smartphone. for prizes through the end of Octo- more to promote by Adrian Smith Standing Bear, This list just scratches the sur- Now in its eleventh year, the Pass- If you’re looking to enjoy the ber, including the grand prize Bass human progress a pioneer in Na- face. I could fill every page of this port program offers prizes to par- great outdoors, Nebraska’s 17 Tracker Classic fishing boat from than the citizens tive American newspaper with all the things ticipants who collect stamps from state parks and historical parks Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s. You of our great nation.” I appreciate civil rights, replaced the statue of Americans have done to make this any of its 69 stops. Passport trav- along with more than 55 other rec- can learn more about the contest President Trump’s strong remarks. William Jennings Bryan. While the least racist country on Earth. elers can savor the famous fried reation areas provide a wealth of at http://outdoornebraska.gov/ Mount Rushmore is a symbol of not every Nebraskan may have We will continue to make our chicken at Chances “R” in York, sip opportunities for socially-distanced takeemfishing/. the progress of our nation. While agreed with the decision to change union “more perfect” as Americans a craft beer at Lost Way Brewery fun. Nebraska has more miles of This month and next, many the Presidents honored – George Nebraska’s statues, the decision have done throughout our history. in Holdrege, or munch on gourmet rivers and streams than any other counties in Nebraska will host fairs Washington, Thomas Jefferson, was passed by the Unicameral We have always grown as a society popcorn at AquaPop in Wayne. If state, with plenty of places to go ahead of the State Fair, which oc- Abraham Lincoln, and Teddy Roo- and signed into law by Governor by building people up, not tearing you’re looking for something more kayaking, tanking, and floating. curs annually at the end of August. sevelt – were not perfect by mod- Ricketts. things down. active, you should consider a trip Many our state’s rivers and lakes Last week, the Nebraska State Fair ern standards, each significantly There is no doubt we are at a Please contact my office with to Arbor Day Farm’s Treetop Vil- are home to lots of different fish Board announced that a modified contributed to the improvement crossroads in America. On top of a any comments, questions, or con- lage in Nebraska City. It showcases including walleye, catfish, bluegill, State Fair will happen August 28 of our nation, and because of their worldwide pandemic, the violence cerns. Email me at tbrewer@leg. our state’s love of trees by inviting white bass, largemouth bass, crap- to September 7. Fair organizers extraordinary efforts, we are the inflicted on George Floyd in Min- ne.gov, mail a letter to Sen. Tom visitors to climb into the canopy pies, and more. Over the past few have been in ongoing communica- greatest nation on earth. In order to neapolis has highlighted troubling Brewer, Room #1101, P.O. Box for a stroll through the treetops. months, many Nebraskans and protect this American icon, I have trends in America, leading to a 94604, Lincoln, NE 68509, or call us The Treetop Village, which opened visitors to our state have been redis- cosponsored the Mount Rushmore period of national reflection about at 402-471-2628. just last fall, has 11 red-cedar tree- covering fishing, resulting in three Continued on back page Protection Act (H.R.7358) which whether the constitutional prom- would prohibit the use of federal ises of equal opportunity and treat- funds to “alter, change, destroy, ment before the law are being met. Nebraska Award Winning Newspaper LETTERS TO THE EDITOR or remove, in whole or in part, any We are fortunate to have a constitu- name, face, or other feature” on the tion which strives to protect these Midland News and Printing, publisher. Published every Wednesday at The Valentine Midland News welcomes Letters to the Editor. 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Lakeview/Crookston THINKING ABOUT HEALTH Jean Burge Health insurance law under seige again 402-376-2134 A storm with strong winds and spent several weeks visiting their by Trudy Lieberman, conditions, so-called guaranteed and neurological problems such Washington, D.C., told Bloomberg hail hit the northern part of Lakev- great aunt and uncle, Janet and Community Health News Service issue policies. The other requires as numbness and muscle weak- News. That’s a problem in the best iew Friday morning. The worst of Scott Shelbourn and enjoying life At the height of the pandemic, community rating. ness. It’s unlikely any insurance of times, he said, adding, “It’s a it was from the Mike Vavra place in the country. Scott’s sister, Kim many Americans are experienc- Community rating prevents company would voluntarily issue real disaster when you have tens north a couple of miles. Cornfields Vickroy of Chicago spent several ing firsthand the flaws in the Af- insurers from varying premiums coverage to people with those of millions of workers suddenly and pastures were pummeled, veg- days visiting Scott and Janet as fordable Care Act and the health based on geography, age, and other medical problems. lose their jobs.” etable and flower gardens damaged, well as her dad, Merle and Terri insurance it guaranteed. They factors. The Administration said Like sick people before the Some 27 million workers may some branches down, and leaves Shelbourn in Valentine. Janet’s are also facing the possibility that in its legal brief that without those Affordable Care Act took effect, have lost their job-based coverage stripped from trees. The six mile brother, Paul and Maggie McDaniel even the protection it does afford three provisions the Affordable COVID-19 survivors will be un- as of the first of May. corner west toward the Utecht of Denver were also brief visitors. place took the worst of it. Rick Mary Tinant and husband, Tim of may be stripped away. Care Act cannot survive. insured. Many of those newly uninsured VanderWey reported that a pickup Brandon visited in the area over the The fate of the Affordable Care If the Court sides with the group Do Americans really want to go have experienced the weaknesses of Republican attorneys general back to the days when sick people, that were baked into the law. Poli- and trailer here pushed by the weekend. Mary had breakfast with Act (ACA), also known as Obam- wind and a big south door of their Butch and Janie Tinant and Sara who brought the case and strikes the very ones who need insurance cies with cheaper premiums come acare, is again uncertain. The 2010 machine shed was blown off and Tinant, and lunch with Marshal, law that began to whittle down the down the law, that means the mil- coverage, are thrown out of the with high deductibles, often $7,000 landed in a nearby pasture. Reports Ruth and Sara. large number of uninsured Ameri- lions of Americans with preexist- marketplace? or $8,000 a year or more. Paying were winds of 97 mph 15 miles north On Tuesday, Duane and Janet cans is back at the U.S. Supreme ing health conditions will be in the I would argue they don’t. The that much out of pocket is a heavy of Valentine. The storm traveled Cady visited her aunt, Jackie Stone Court awaiting a decision – most same pickle they were in before last four months have taught us lift for those out of work. east from Lakeview hitting the Ol- in Winner. On Sunday they had likely next year – about whether the law took effect in 2013. that we are all vulnerable to the The trade-off is paying higher senville area hard too. Always sad lunch with Jan (Peterson Lower) it is constitutional. The court has They will have trouble buying possibility of long-lasting medi- premiums. That’s hard, too. Some to see so many hours of hard work Huffman, who was visiting from upheld the law against court chal- new insurance that covers medi- cal harm from the coronavirus. people who’ve lost coverage might and expense of putting in crops get Green River, WY and visited with lenges twice before. cal conditions they already have Insurance to help cover whatever qualify for Medicaid, or they may ruined within a matter of minutes. Merle and Terri Shelbourn later In late June the Justice Depart- since insurers would no longer be illnesses show up is essential. qualify for subsidies under the Weekend guests of Don and Jean- in the day. nie Schelhaas were his daughters, Covid-19 is still a concern and ment filed a brief asking the court required to offer them coverage. The Affordable Care Act, how- ACA that help pay premiums or People with common ailments like ever, was not a perfect solution required cost sharing. Those are Celeste Cattin of Chadron, Co King most people I know are being re- to overturn the Act. The Admin- of Wyoming and Cam Veenstra, spectful about it. Social distancing diabetes, heart disease, mental for uninsured Americans. Millions options people in that predica- istration argued that the entire who enjoyed a sisters weekend at is much easier for us than it is for illness, and cancer would be out of people who’ve had to turn to ment should investigate, but many law is invalid because Congress the farm with Don and Jeannie others in the world. Meanwhile par- eliminated the individual mandate of luck once again. But, so would the ACA because they lost their people won’t qualify. and doing arts and crafts. Don also ents, teachers, administrators and in 2017, which had required almost people with more minor problems employer-provided coverage dur- If the ACA survives this latest enjoyed surprise visitors – his leaders are trying to figure out a all Americans to carry health in- like recurrent ear or sinus infec- ing the pandemic shutdown are challenge and everyone sick or grandsons Kagen and Lance. Cam’s plan for school this fall. We all long surance. Therefore, the ACA can tions. learning about its shortcomings, well can still buy insurance, may- husband, Steve, came to Lakeview for the way things used to be, and no longer be considered a “tax,” A new group of Americans may which were given short shrift for be the country can begin to make on Sunday with Brad Veurink (who pray things will turn around before which was the basis on which also find it impossible to get cover- years by politicians and the media sure no American goes without preached at Lakeview) and spent long, but I have a feeling it won’t be the court found it constitutional age. Those who have recovered advocates for the law. coverage when another disaster the day, and he and Cam went home soon. Continued prayers for health in 2012. from COVID-19 may face long- “With health insurance in par- strikes. later in the day. care workers, and those who work Grace and Isaiah Lowe of Kansas with the public on a daily basis. The Administration also argued lasting health challenges resulting ticular we have a social support What improvements would you that two other provisions make the from their illness. system that really isn’t very func- like to see in health insurance? law unconstitutional. One calls for Reports are coming in that de- tional when you have job loss,” Write to Trudy at trudy.lieber- Valentine Senior Center News insurance companies to sell cover- tail such problems as blood clots, Ben Zipperer, an economist with [email protected]. ACTIVITIES age to people who have preexisting strokes, heart and lung damage, the Economic Policy Institute in ter and the St. John’s Food Pantry. Center closed until further no- Feel free to bring donations for tice to all congregate meals and either entity to the Senior Center. services. Home-delivered and ***Exercise equipment is not Teach your children to avoid the mistakes you made with curbside meals are available as available until further notice. well as the loan of medical equip- ***For loan at no charge--the ment. Senior Center has a good selection your money HOME DELIVERY OR CURB- of durable medical equipment. We SIDE PICKUP of meals is available have commodes, shower chairs, Numerous surveys show that financially secure when mom and They learn they are rewarded for heard you bemoaning taxes. Get through the Senior Center, the tub transfer chairs, wheelchairs, many Americans live paycheck dad aren’t there to put the food on effort, not just for showing up. one of those vertical apple slicers, requirements of being homebound, walkers, rollator walkers, crutch- to paycheck, have little saved for the table for them.” With their finite amount of money, and cut an apple up in sections to or recovering from surgery or an es, canes, and more. Check with retirement, and lack fundamental Kruman offers the following they can be taught what they’ll represent the approximate portion illness is waived. The suggested us first if you need medical equip- financial knowledge. at-home teaching methods to help have to do as adults – divide it up of your personal tax hit – federal, contribution for persons age 60 and ment. There is no charge for this Part of the problem, experts say, children learn financial literacy: for bills, spending money, and sav- state, city/township, Social Secu- over is $4.50. Please call the Center service. is that financial literacy has not • Gardening and investing. The ings – and that it doesn’t grow on rity, etc. Put those slices next to for more information, 402-376-1400. ***If you have extra medical been emphasized in American edu- parent purchases seeds and other trees every month.” the remaining part of the apple, NON-CASH DONATIONS: equipment to donate, please let the cation; only 21 states require high starting materials at a garden sup- • Saving and staying out of debt. and that difference will stick with Marie Arendt Senior Center know. school students to take a personal ply store and has children keep “A good lesson for your children to them.” ** There are a few sets of coupons VOLUNTEERS FOR THE finance-related class. If parents track of the spending by item on learn about debt would be to show • Toys and depreciation. “Teach left! Farmers Market coupons will WEEK: Bernard and Lovella want their children to learn the a notepad. “As you work together them how a loan would work by them to look at their toys and be distributed through the Senior Miles, Marie Arendt, Mary Belle value of money and how to avoid in the garden, keep a time log of you being the lender. Have them clothes. Toys wear out. Children’s Center this year. Please call the Osburn, Cherry Hafer, Northstar Senior Center to add your name to Services, Perry and Lindy Ayers, financial problems as adults, the each family member working,” think of something that they would toys and adults’ expensive items, the list. Income guidelines apply: Becky Pettigrew, Dave Prasch, education has to start at home, Kruman says. “When it’s harvest like to buy (such as a new bicycle such as cars, need to be purchased single-person household annual Diane Bailey. says Steve Kruman, a financial time, teach them to count up the or laptop) but that they don’t have to replace old ones, and teaching an income of no more than $23,606. planner and investment advisor at cost of production. Help them de- enough money saved already. You understanding of that principle of Two-person household annual Bryce Wealth Management. termine the value of their produce could offer to help them make depreciation is essential to teach- income of no more than $31,894. “When they understand their by comparing store prices of the the purchase much earlier than ing your kids why people need **Pitch and all card games are parents’ financial situation and same product, minus the cost of continuing to save for it, but only savings. Help them understand cancelled until further notice. gain an understanding of financial production. They will learn that in exchange for a loan payment depreciation by asking them to ***Donation boxes are located literacy, they are more likely to ap- you can start small as an investor, that would be made by reducing compare prices of toys being sold at the Senior Center for Borders Janice I. Tetherow preciate the gifts they are given, or but putting in more effort along the their chore money. That way, at a yard sale versus a similar toy Without Boundaries Animal Shel- MA, CPC, LIMHP, DCC aren’t to be given, and why." way makes things grow.” they would learn how debt eats up being sold at a new price online or • Certified Professional Counselor Summer is the ideal time to • Working and budgeting. Kru- their earning power. 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Start now if you days a week www.jantcounseling.com take personal responsibility to be skills work needs to be taught. es are your kids have already haven’t already.” www.cancer.org 442 N. Cherry St. • Valentine, NE Master Gardener tips – Week of July 13 402-376-1000 by Barbara Johndreau, Nebras- When you are looking to grow can provide a continuous harvest daily in the summer; wind and sun ka Extension Master Gardener an unfamiliar vegetable variety, until fall with successive plant- dry them much more quickly than The family of Seed packets have a lot of the back of the seed packet has a ings of beans and sweet corn as other containers. information: The front of a seed wealth of information. You can well. A small garden will produce Tips for cutting flowers: It is packet has a great picture of the find planting depth, seed and row a large quantity of vegetables if time to bring some of your blooms Greg & Wanda end result – for example, an heir- spacing, days to germination and replanting is done throughout the indoors to enjoy. Cutting flowers is loom turnip green – but the back days to maturity. It will advise summer. best done with a sharp shears or a Nielsen has the planting information. whether to plant in full sun or Mid-summer watering tips: knife, which will help avoid injury requests a Card Shower This turnip is grown strictly for partial shade. Enjoy that wonder- Water early in the day so plants to the growing plant. A slanting in honor of their its tender vitamin rich greens. It ful picture on the front of the seed can absorb the moisture before the cut will expose a larger absorbing is frost-tolerant so can be planted packet, and learn about the plant hot sun dries the soil. Container- surface to water and will prevent 50th Wedding outdoors in early spring or in au- by reading the back of the packet. grown plants have a limited area the base of the stem from resting tumn for fresh greens late in the Extending your fresh veg- from which to absorb water; plants on the bottom of the vase. It is Anniversary gardening season. In this case, this etable season: For fall harvest of in a sunny location may require best to carry a bucket of water to 1970 ~ July 18 ~ 2020 seed packet tells the gardener they lettuce, radish, carrots, beets, tur- watering several times a week. the garden for collecting flowers, can extend the fresh vegetable nips, kale and spinach, sow seeds Check plants often to avoid water rather than a cutting basket. Please send to: season into fall. in late July to early August. You stress. Monitor hanging baskets 804 E 8th St. Valentine, NE 69201

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To schedule an appointment please call 376-3770. 512 N. Green St. • Valentine, NE 4 Valentine Midland News Valentine, NE, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Sandhills Church of Hope Valentine Presbyterian Church 314 W. Nebraska St., Cody Pastor Guy Helms Obituaries 402-823-4136 325 N. Victoria St. Office: 376-1305 Area Church Services Pastor Kurt Busenitz AA - Monday, Thursday, Saturday Orville S. Beyea, 92 Sunday Worship Services 7:00 p.m. Long- exhibited Herefords on the national First Baptist Church St. Mary's Catholic Church- 8:30 a.m. MT (Cody) Al-Anon - Mondays 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. MT (Cutcomb) standing Ne- level and Orville was active in 2nd and Green St.• 376-1659 Nenzel Sundays: Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Johnathon Moore Kids Club After School Program LOGOS Middle & High School braska Sand- cattle producers’ organizations and "Rejoice in the Lord always, and Sunday 10:30 a.m. MDT Wednesday(Cody) hill ranch- helped youngsters by volunteering Seasonal Bible Studies also available er Orville as a 4-H leader. He served a term again I say rejoice" Our Savior Lutheran Church United Methodist Church Summer Worship Schedule Missouri Synod 804 E. 5th St., Valentine Swarthout Be- as Nebraska Hereford Associa- SUNDAY MORNING Grace Lutheran Church yea died July tion president and was frequently 130 East 3rd St. • 376-2932 (Affiliated with the Church of the 402-376-3473 Sunday School Classes (all ages) SUNDAY 1, 2020 in the invited to judge regional Hereford Lutheran Confession) Pastor A.G. Turner 9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Opportunities Cherry Coun- exhibitions. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 810 West 3rd ty Hospital in Orville had a special love for Paul D. Nolting, Pastor In person at 9:30 a.m. CT Sunday School/Adult Bible Study Valentine at horses and took great pride in the Pastor's Residence 376-3248 Livestream on WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m. age 92 after sudden complications family’s Quarter Horse herd. As Summer Schedule www.valentineumc.com and Next Generation 6:30-8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Easter to Labor Day www.facebook.com/valentineumc related to Parkinson’s disease. with the cattle breeding program, After School Bible School 3:45 p.m. Crossroads Assembly Church Services 9:30 a.m. at 9:30 a.m. He was born May 25, 1928 in he paid special attention to the pedi- 404 E. Hwy 20.• 376-2905 The Church of Jesus Christ of Live stream at valentinelutheran.com Coffee-Friendship Hall 10:30 a.m. Dundee, NY to Hobart McKinley grees, temperament, athleticism Pastor Paul Maunu beginning July 12 Beyea and Lucy Ida Swarthout Be- and soundness of the mares and Latter-day Saints Winter Schedule Sunday School Opportunities SUNDAY 339 West 4th St. • 376-2671 yea. Orville grew up poor on a small stallions on the ranch. He preferred Bible Classes (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Labor Day to March Adults: 8:30-9:30 a.m. beginning farm in upstate New York when to work the cattle herd the “cowboy Jeremy Johnson-Branch President Bible Class 9:30 a.m. July 12 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 660-988-7189 agriculture was still mechanized way” by using horses to do the live- Nursery 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Office Hours by horse power. He milked cows stock moving and sorting chores. SUNDAY SERVICES Church Services 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday by hand, drove teams of horses to Most of the haying and hay Sacrament 10:00 a.m. Radio Program - KVSH WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. do the field work and haying, and feeding equipment used on the 2nd hour block 11:10 a.m. Sunday 8:05 a.m. Tuesday 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Youth Services 6:30 p.m. learned the skills needed to live off Wishbone ranches had custom im- (6th thru 12th grade) Seventh Day Adventist Closed-Friday, and weekends 8th and Haley • 376-2364 Grace Ev. Lutheran School the land. provements that Orville designed THURSDAY & Preschool He earned a national 4-H scholar- and fabricated. He was inventive Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Fred Grant ship for designing a milking system with a welder and torch and it was 402-389-0836 Wood Lake Union Church Berean Bible Church SATURDAY for the family farm. He attended rare that a piece of equipment had 702 East 7th St.• 376-3714 Rev. Don Letellier • 967-3390 Sabbath School 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Cornell University where he was to be taken to town for repair. He Pastor Scott McClellen Worship Service 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m active in collegiate livestock events, received a patent for a hay stacking Worship Schedule Worship Service 11:00 a.m. and competed as a pole vaulter on implement, and together with his SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Early Church Service 9:15 a.m. Victory Bible Church Prayer Service 8:00 p.m. the university’s track and field sons, manufactured and marketed Late Church Service 10:45 a.m. Merriman St. John’s Episcopal team. He worked in the West dur- the Wishbone calf puller to cattle Sunday School will be offered at both Pastor Dave Morrison “The Church on Main Street" ing his summers off from college producers across the Midwest and services for the kids. Sunday Service 6:00 p.m. 372 N. Main St. and nurtured his dream to become Rocky Mountain states. WEDNESDAY EVENING Thursday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 376-1723 a rancher after he completed his Orville moved to town for the Bible Study 7:00 p.m. degree in animal science. first time in his life in the fall of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church Pastor Steve Meysing FRIDAY MORNING Pastor Jon Mapa Orville met his wife Joan Felice 2000 when he and Joan dispersed Men’s Bible Study 6:30 a.m. Missouri Synod Worship Schedule Palermo of New York City while the cow herd and retired to live in 100 E. 2nd Ave. • Merriman, NE Morning Prayer 10:30 a.m. they both were attending college at Valentine. He authored and self- Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Pastor Travis Sherman The Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. Cornell. They married October 20, published the book “Against the Wisconsin Synod Sunday Services 4:00 p.m. MST Pantry Hours 1951. He served in the United States Current” in 2009 which colorfully 3rd and Haley • 376-1643 St. Nicholas Catholic Church Thursdays 10:00 a.m.- Noon Army during the Korean War and details his life-experiences as a Pastor Thadeus Flitter 400 West 5th • 376-1672 Except Holidays was stationed in Germany with the rancher and self-made man. Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Fr. Abraham Kaduthodiyil 483rd Veterinary Food Inspection Orville’s younger brothers, Nor- Eli Wesleyan Church Lutheran Radio Service Saturday 6:00 p.m. Detachment. man and George preceded him in KWYR AM1260 8:15 a.m. Paul McNare • 308-689-3500 Orville and Joan worked on death. His wife Joan passed away KVSH 940 AM 8:30 a.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. The Twister FM 99.5, 12:30 p.m. Lakeview Christian Hereford farms and ranches in from cancer in 2008. Hunts Chapel Pennsylvania, Colorado and Ne- He is survived by his youngest Zion Ev. Lutheran Reformed Church North from Crookston; right at United Methodist Church braska before starting their own brother, the Rev. Francis (Dr. Lin- Grade School Lakeview School; then right after Pastor Judith Miller-Qualley business, Wishbone Herefords, in da) Beyea, Ames, IA; younger sis- 224 N. Govt. St. 376-2745 the cemetery. Cody at 10:30 a.m. MT 1964 in the Nebraska Platte River ters, Elizabeth Vrooman, Poulson, Sarah Dewey, PreK Teacher Pastor Mark Langenbach region. Since there was no ranch MT and Carolyn Tubbs, Santee, Suzanne Schultz, K-3 Teacher Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. to inherit, the couple built their CA; sister-in-law, Helen Frederick, Ethan Doble, 4-8 Teacher/Principal operation on rented spreads, mov- North Platte; sons, Kurt (Evelyn), ing to larger ranches as their herd Elmore City, OK and Kyle (Jerri), of cattle and horses grew. They Gothenburg; daughter Dr. Louise eventually landed in the Sandhills. (Robert Cragin), Superior, WI; six Wishbone Herefords held an grandchildren, two great-grand- For insurance call annual production sale of regis- children, and numerous nieces and Valentine Livestock Auction Inc. tered horned Hereford bulls and nephews. You could be provided herd sires for numerous Due to limitations imposed by Dave Major Thursday Sale Day repeat customers across the Great the viral pandemic, a funeral will here for just Start Right. Start Here. Plains for over 35 years. Orville not be held. His cremains will be 402-376-2810 Valentine, NE judiciously studied pedigrees and interred at Ft. McPherson National 303 N. Main • Valentine, NE State Farm Insurance 1-800-682-4874 performance records, and was Cemetery near Maxwell and a me- $ Companies committed to developing cattle morial service will be conducted at 402-376-1530 Home Offices: Bloomington, IL 402-376-3611 office that were sound, efficient and had a later date. An online guest book is 4.25 a calm temperament. The family available at www.HolmesFH.com. SCOOTER’S AUTO REPAIR You could be Wallace D. Messenger, 89 Inc. here for just Wallace enjoyed camping along the scenic COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR Ken Anderson Dean Mes- Niobrara River valley. In 1975 Steve Daugherty Licensed & Insured senger passed Wally began working with Wilson Scott Battershaw, owner $ Valentine, NE away on July Trailer company as a salesman for 89928 Pine Heights Dr. 402-376-3711 5, 2020 at 89 this same territory and did well in 402-376-5951 205 E. Hwy. 20- Valentine 4.25 402-376-4547 Valentine, NE 402-376-6140 cell years. He was the trailer business. He was pro- born in 1930 to moted to General Manager in 1975 Edwin and Ella and asked to open a branch office in You could be Messenger of Grand Island. The family relocated Burwell as the to Grand Island where they lived youngest of six until Wally’s retirement in 1988. here for just children. Wal- While in Grand Island, Wally’s Dave, Kay & Kent Sandoz ly, as he was life took on a change. He began to 90125 Hatchery Rd, Valentine, NE 69201 $ commonly known, loved sports study the bible with Jehovah’s Wit- 402-376-3557 A Good Spirit and played basketball as well as nesses and was baptized in Decem- 4.25 track and field even winning state ber 1976. Later he was appointed as competitions. In 1948 he moved to an elder and served in this capacity “What causes fights and Omaha. until his death. When Wally retired, He married his high school sweet- he and Blanche moved back to quarrels among you? Don’t heart Blanche Johnson, daughter of Valentine. Wally served as an elder they come from your desires Cherry Hills Chester and Ruth Johnson of Bur- in the Ainsworth congregation of

that battle within you?” "Retirement Community" well, a marriage that would last for Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was very Estates over 70 years. To this union were active in the public ministry and Assisted Living & Independent Senior Apartments www.empireafs.com James 4:1 NIV born five children - Steven Douglas, also in building and remodeling 402-376-4949 www.cherryhillsassistedliving.org Debra Jean, Russell Allen, Tracy Kingdom Halls throughout the re- [email protected] 1100 East 10th St. • Valentine • 402-376-2555 Gayle, and Scott Patrick. gion. He loved this work and made e often think of patience as Wally worked as a welder for many friends and fond memories. Omaha Steel Works and fabricated He loved to travel – which he did NELSEN self-restraint. When we are projects for bridges and dams. far and wide. He loved simple things Wirritated and annoyed by Holmes Later he was a route salesman for such as laughing with friends, tell- FURNITURE others and want to lash out with Omar Bakery. In 1958 the family ing stories and listening to stories Funeral Home moved back to Burwell and pur- well told. He loved playing cards – Furniture to build your world around. angry words, patience is seen as 321 N. Wood St. • Valentine, NE the ability to repress those chased the local hardware store even when he lost. He was a people 402-376-2840 and operated it for several years. person and remembered and cared Floor coverings • Window coverings impulses. And let’s face it, we all Call Collect 24 hrs. Daily In 1965 Wally sold the store and about those he met. Valentine, NE 402-376-1360 have impulses to say and do hurtful took a role as a salesman for Nixon Wally was preceded in death by things, and those impulses should "Serving Families First" Feeds. In 1971 the family moved to his parents, all of his siblings, and be resisted. But often what happens Sioux City, IA where Wally was his oldest son, Steven. SCOTTY'S promoted to manage a feed produc- Wally is survived by his wife, after we resist the nasty impulse is tion factory and sales team. After a Blanche; his children, Debra, Rus- RANCHLAND FOODS that we stew over the time, the company was purchased sell, Tracy and Scott; 13 grandchil- Scotty's Butcher Shop Fresh thoughtlessness of the other Bulk Deliveries-Propane by ConAgra and Wally was made dren and many great grandchil- Meats & Farm To Market Fresh person, and we say or do the nasty just wishing that they’d turn the Batteries - Oil - Service - Brakes - Tune Ups a sales manager for northern Ne- dren. Fruits & Vegetables Hwy. 20 Valentine braska and South Dakota. 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hosted in Hastings, but due to CO- VID-19 restrictions, Adams County Fairgrounds was unable to host the event, so the competition was moved to Burwell. After competing at state finals, the national quali- fiers will compete at the National Finals Rodeo July 17-23 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, OK. Three locals were named state champions and will compete at the national finals rodeo: • Rhett Witt of Valentine – Steer Wrestling and Reserve All Around Cowboy. • Elle Ravenscroft of Nenzel – Barrel Racing Champion. • Tehya From of Crookston – Breakaway Roping Champion. • Sage Schrunk of Valentine – Boys Rookie of the Year. Other local area national quali- fiers: • Aluxyn Hollenbeck of Valen- tine – Breakaway Roping • Sage Schrunk of Valentine – Team Roping. • Carter Anderson of Merriman – Team Roping. Several area members of the Ne- • Maddie Stump of Elsmere – braska High School Rodeo Associa- Girls Cutting. tion were crowned state champions • Tucker Ravenscroft of Nenzel and national qualifiers at the 2020 – Steer Wrestling. Nebraska State High School Ro- • Rhett Witt of Valentine – Tie deo finals June 16-20, in Burwell. Down Roping. After an uncertain spring season • Gracey Taylor of Valentine – Members of the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association were crowned state champions and national qualifiers at the 2020 Ne- of several cancelled rodeos due to Pole Bending. braska State High School Rodeo finals June 16-20, 2020. COVID-19, they held their breath Other local area members that hoping for one more shot at na- competed at State Finals: Gage tionals. Davis, Jayda From, Fayth From, State finals would have been Hayes Hammond, Emma Warren. COVID-19 affects Junior High Rodeo season

Several area Junior High Rodeo members whom usually compete against each other at rodeos, didn’t see it coming that their only com- petition was going to be COVID-19. As their spring rodeos were can- celled, they patiently waited to find out the fate of the National Junior High Rodeo Finals to be held June 21-27, in Des Moines, IA. Unfortunately, due to the rate of cases of COVID-19, the national as- sociation felt for the safety of fami- lies and spectators, that they would have to cancel the finals. Due to the cancellation, the Nebraska members would end their season and take the honors of where the standings had them placed. Local Area National Qualifiers included: • Sutton Schrunk of Valentine - 1st Bull Riding. • Tacey From of Crookston - 3rd Ribbon Roping. • Hayden Stump of Elsmere - 1st Tie Down Roping and 4th Ribbon Roping. Cooper Kursave. • Cooper Kursave of Cody - 4th Sutton Schrunk. Hayden Stump. Tacey From, right, with her ribbon roping partner Cayson John- Saddle Broncs. ston, left. Other Area Contestant Year End Results: • Sutton Schrunk - Boys Break- away 5/6/7th. • Tacey From - Barrels 16/17th - Poles 8/9th - Breakaway 5th - Home is where the fun is! Goat Tying 15/16th – Team Roping 7/8/9/10/11th. CRCC summer learning together at home guide • Hayden Stump - Team Roping 14/15th. Omaha, Neb. – CRCC, formerly in critical thinking, patience, fol- tinue to remain at home during medical, developmental and cogni- Guides. Follow along with CRCC’s • Cooper Kursave - Bull Riding known as Children’s Respite Care lowing directions, perseverance the pandemic, and the guide is a tive disabilities. Throughout the giveaways on Facebook, Instagram 9th. Center, in partnership with Pinna- and reflection. great way to educate children while pandemic, CRCC has proactively and Twitter for a chance to win! • Tanner Olson of Cody - Bull cle Bank and KMTV, has launched The guide includes detailed bringing the entire family together worked to protect their medically Drawings will be held on July 15, Riding 8th - Bareback Riding 5th. their Learning Together at Home lists of learning targets which al- for some much-needed fun,” said fragile children from COVID-19 ex- 22, 29 and August 5, 2020. CRCC • Cooper Fay of Cody - Tie Down Summer Activity Guide. The guide low children to participate at their Anne Constantino, CRCC Presi- posure. CRCC’s team of educators, will mail the guide directly to the Roping - 5th/6th - Team Roping is filled with fun and educational own pace. The purpose of the guide dent and CEO. “This guide is also a nurses and therapists continue winner’s home. 7/8/9/10/11th - Ribbon Roping - activities for children, parents and is to continue a daily routine for valuable resource for all childcare to provide home and telehealth For more information about the 9/10th Chute Dogging - 10th. caregivers to enjoy this summer children and their families whose providers in our community.” services to ensure children are Learning Together at Home Activ- • Heston Fay of Cody - Team while social distancing. The guide schedules have been disrupted by CRCC is a non-profit organiza- cared for. ity Guide, please visit crccomaha. Roping 7/8/9/10/11th - Boys Break- features 47 video-lead activities to COVID-19. tion located in Omaha. that serves CRCC is giving away 25 Learn- org. away - 18/19/20th. help children ages 0-8 learn skills “We know many families con- children birth to 21 years old with ing Together at Home Activity

FIND Game and Parks receives NET grant for Treehouse Classroom and Interactive Stream project HIDDEN LINCOLN Neb. – The Nebraska This project will design and explore and learn. The Nebraska Legislature cre- Game and Parks Commission has build the Treehouse Classroom on This initiative is part of the ated the Nebraska Environmental been awarded a $300,000 grant the bluffs overlooking spring-fed Outdoor Venture Parks complex, Trust in 1992. Using revenue from TREASURE! from the Nebraska Environmental canyon ponds at Schramm. The which encompasses Eugene T. the Nebraska Lottery, the Trust has Trust for the Treehouse Classroom classroom will feature treetop for- Mahoney and Platte River state provided more than $328 million in and Interactive Stream: Engaging est views, equipment for scientific parks, as well as Schramm Park grants to more than 2,300 projects Nebraskans in Conservation Edu- investigations and a year-round and Louisville SRAs. Reaching across the state. Any citizens, or- cation project. location for conservation educa- more than a million people within ganizations, communities, farmers The Treehouse Classroom and tion. Additionally, the Interactive 60 miles, this complex is critical to or businesses can apply for funding Interactive Stream will engage Stream will be designed within the cultivate knowledge and apprecia- to protect habitat, improve water Nebraskans in environmental edu- footprint of the existing canyon tion of natural resources through quality and establish recycling cation and promote conservation ponds. Two of the four current science-based learning and outdoor programs in Nebraska. of natural resources, continuing ponds will remain, supporting fish recreation. The Trust works to preserve, the success of the new Schramm and aquatic wildlife; two ponds This is the first year of award for protect and restore natural re- Education Center at Schramm will be converted into a cool-water Game and Parks with a potential of sources for future generations. 15¢ Per Word ($3.75 Minimum) Park State Recreation Area (SRA). stream designed for students to $1,325,000 in second year funding. to place an ad

Check out the news @ www.valentinenews.com 6 Valentine Midland News Valentine, NE, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Public Notices Minutes of Valentine City Council meeting Notice Of Organization of

A regular meeting of the City Addition in Sections 21 and 28, and There being no further business fluid, $85.00; Nails by Becky, ED B Squared Fine Homes, L.L.C. Council of the City of Valentine, Lot 2, Spring Creek Addition in before the council, Council Chair- micro business grant, $1,000.00; A Nebraska Limited Liability Company Nebraska was held July 9, 2020 Section 21, T34N, R27W of the 6th person Arganbright declared the NE Dept of Labor ACH, state tax, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Library P.M., Cherry County NE. Motion meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.m. $3,761.07; Ne Public Hlth Env Labo- Notice is hereby given that B 2020, and the general nature of its Meeting Room, the same notice of carried four to one. A complete version of the min- ratory, water test fees, $196.00; Squared Fine Homes, LLC, a Ne- business is to engage in any lawful meeting was given according to Councilmember Wescott made a utes may be viewed at the office of Nebraska Public Power District, braska Limited Liability Company, business not prohibited by the Ne- law. All of the proceedings here- motion, seconded by Otradovsky, the City Clerk, 323 N. Main Street, power purchased, $68,974.05; Ne- has been organized under the Ne- braska Uniform Limited Liability after shown were taken while the to continue with the application Valentine, Nebraska during nor- braska Child Support ACH, child braska Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. meeting was open to the public. A for the B Street storm sewer as- mal business hours. support, $425.55; Nebraska Depart- Company Act. The address of its Luke Simpson, Organizer public information council agenda sistance under the new conditions Deanna Schmit ment of Revenue, May sales tax pd designated office is 502 East 5th Bruner Frank Schumacher, packet was available at the public including a 57% grant rather than City Clerk June, $24,814.95; Nebraska Dept. of Street, Valentine, NE 69201. The LLC information table. Notice of the an 80% grant. Motion carried Adamsons Distributing, beer, Aeronautics, NDB charges, $160.00; name and address of the initial Attorneys at Law Open Meetings Act was provided unanimously. $832.20; Aflac, insurance premi- Nebraska Technology & Telecom, registered agent is Kerry Bukaske, 5804 1st Avenue as required by law. Presentation by Austin Arens of ums, $1,138.64; All Star Pro Golf, telephone service, $1,006.54; Ne- 502 East 5th Street, Valentine, NE P.O. Box 2230 The Council and those in at- his updated Main Street landscape pro shop resale, $619.52; American braskalink Holdings LLC, internet, 69201. B Squared Fine Homes, LLC, Kearney, NE 68848-2230 tendance recited the Pledge of plans and signage project. Agricultural Lab, water testing $30.00; NK Waste Inc., waste billed/ commenced business on July 6, 17927-15, 22, 29 ZNEZ Allegiance. Councilmember Kieborz made a fees, $76.69; Retirement Plans Divi- waste pkup/mowing, $34,926.86; Council President Kyle Argan- motion, seconded by Arganbright, sion, pension, $13,995.74; Anderson North Central RC&D, dues 20-21, Village of Wood Lake meeting bright opened the meeting with to approve the façade improve- Electric, ballasts and light bulbs, $100.00; Northwest Community the following Council members ment grant program guidelines for $116.55; Appeara, rug/mop ser- Action, internet service, $12.00; minutes in attendance: Neil Wescott, Dave up to ten projects. Motion carried vices, $295.48; Arrow Energy Inc, Office Products Center, office sup- Otradovsky, Kalli Kieborz, An- four with one abstention. 8266 gal avgas, $24,096.56; Barco plies/copier maint, $358.35; Olsson, The July 8, 2020 regular meeting samples), $283.00; Buckles Automo- drew Ward. Also in attendance Councilmember Arganbright Municipal Products, marking engineering, $2,135.94; One Call was called to order by Ron Pinney tive (coil and 5 gal oil), $94.98 were City Manager Shane Siewert made a motion, seconded by flags, $63.61; Susan Neujahr Beel, Concepts Inc, utility locates, $38.38; at 8:00 p.m. Grant Morland. Bryce Bryce made a motion to pay the and City Clerk Deanna Schmit Kieborz, to approve an agree- city attorney ins reimb, $1,148.97; The Parts Company, vehicle parts, Porter, and Dee Hoefs answered bills, seconded by Dee. Motion recorded the minutes. ment with Goodlife Architecture Berry Creek Enterprises LLC, $409.75; Pepsi Cola of Western roll call. The Open Meeting Act carried. Councilmember Wescott made a to develop two-dimensional ar- ammo, $89.50; Blackhills Chemi- Nebraska, concessions drinks, was recognized. The minutes of the OLD BUSINESS motion to approve consent agenda tistic renderings to demonstrate cal Co., Fixx floor finish/towels, $2,256.50; Donald L. Pettigrew, previous meeting were read. Grant The water issues were discussed. items: #2a) Regular Library Board examples of appropriate façade $172.96; Blackstone Publishing, au- street supt agreement, $1,458.26; made a motion to accept as read, NEW BUSINESS meeting minutes of June 22, 2020 enhancements to existing build- dio books, $250.51; Blue Cross Blue Pit Stall Inc., equipment repair, seconded by Dee. Motion carried. Bryce made a motion to submit #2b) Cemetery Board meeting min- ings in Valentine. Motion carried Shield, insurance, $35,361.52; Rob- $376.81; Platte Valley Comm. of Ke- The Treasurer's report was not a preliminary request for levy al- utes of March 2, 2020 #2c) Airport three to one with one abstention. ert V. Dean, ed micro bus gt/covid arney, unit radio repairs, $505.96; available. The outstanding bills location to the county board's tax Advisory Board meeting minutes No action taken concerning the signs, $1,729.00; Bomgaars Supply, Quality Brands of North Platte, were read. request for the budget year 2020- of June 24, 2020; #3a) Regular City marketing proposal from Maly supplies/small tools, $395.75; Bor- beer, $3,516.25; Radiology Ser- KBR Rural Public Power Dis- 2021 for $7,100.00, seconded by Dee. Council Meeting minutes of May Marketing for workforce recruit- der States Electric, inventory sup- vices, PC, prisoner care, $104.00; trict, $618.84; 941 Tax, $110.94; Val- Motion carried. 14, 2020; #3b) Special Meeting of ment and business retention and plies, $2,798.82; Brite Computers, Rasmussen Mechanical Services, entine Midland News (minutes), Bryce made a motion to hire June 22, 2020; #3c) Special Meet- expansion. Ecitation computers, $12,256.00; boiler maintenance agreement, $18.33; Great Plains Communica- Shawn Owens as our Water Su- ing of June 25, 2020; #4) May, 2020 Councilmember Arganbright Callaway, proshop resale, $120.72; $1,930.00; Reams, cemetery sprin- tions (telephone - est.), $60.00; NK perintendent, seconded by Dee. Financial Reports; #5) June, 2020 made a motion, seconded by Cardinal Snacks Inc., concessions, klers, $949.79; Ron's Quick Lube, Waste (trash), $322.00; John Hoefs Motion carried. Receipt Report; #6) June, 2020 Kieborz, to adopt Resolution $148.40; Central NE Economic Dev ED micro business grant, $1,000.00; (wages, pstg.), $313.80; Jackie Fer- Dee made a motion to adjourn, Claims & Payroll. Councilmem- 0709201 adopting an updated fee Dist, CNEDD 20-21 dues, $4,105.50; Sandhill Oil Co., 459 gallons gaso- guson (wages), $392.48; American seconded by Bryce. Motion carried. ber Kieborz seconded the mo- schedule to include bulk water Cherry County Hospital, prisoner line, $1,539.45; Sandhills Aero Ser- Ag Lab (water sample), $24.95; Meeting was adjourned at 9:19 p.m. tion. Motion carried four to one. rates. Motion carried unani- care, $2,557.00; Cherry County vice, fuel pumped/maintenance Kara Buechle (Contract labor, Jackie Ferguson Councilmember Wescott made a mously. Implement, Hustler mower blades, agree, $3,222.00; Sandhills State June), $325.00; Steele Feed Service Village Clerk motion, seconded by Otradovsky, Councilmember Arganbright $63.39; City of Valentine-util bill- Bank, transfer to reserve cd bkmbl, (mosquito spray), $507.60; Nebr 17931-15 ZNEZ to suspend the three reading rule made a motion, seconded by Ward, ing, utilities, $10,154.14; Colonial $1,535.00; Sandhills Wireless LLC, Public Health Environ. Lab (water for Ordinance 2020-2234M. Motion to ratify all actions identified in the Research Corp., cleaning supplies, wireless internet, $260.00; Scotty's carried unanimously. minutes taken by the Valentine $773.65; Conoco, diesel/car wash, Ranchland Foods, cleaning vin- Notice of Renewal of Councilmember Wescott made City Council during the regular $40.35; Core & Main LP, inven- egar, $8.50; Security First Bank, Notice a motion, seconded by Kieborz, meeting held on April 9, 2020, by tory supplies, $2,100.59; D & L golf/college bond int, $33,244.50; Retail Liquor License In the County Court of Cherry to adopt Ordinance 2020-2234M videoconference and telephone Sand & Gravel LLC, 40 tons sand, Western Oil II, LLC, gas, $58.98; County, Nebraska AMENDING CHAPTER 96, SEC- conferencing, pursuant to Gov. $160.00; Victoria Davis, lifeguard- Stadium Sports/Outback Print, Notice is hereby given that pur- Estate of Josephine R. Reagan, TION 96.01 OF THE MUNICIPAL Ricketts’ Executive Orders No. ing training, $1,620.00; Deluxe Busi- tball/mpitch shirts/emb, $1,229.49; suant to Section 53-135.01, liquor Deceased CODE OF THE CITY OF VALEN- 20-03 and No. 20-24. Motion carried ness Systems, deposit slips #973, Tehrani Motors, vehicle/equip- license may be automatically Estate No. PR 20-23 TINE, NEBRASKA, ORDINANCE unanimously. $68.41; Dept 135-01 Avfuel Corp, ment repair, $255.60; Test America, renewed for one year from No- Notice is hereby given that on NO. 2016-2200M, BY AMENDING Councilmember Wescott made av fuel purchase, $10,616.57; Emil water well testing, $1,350.50; The In- vember 2020 to the following retail June 25, 2020, in the County Court CHAPTER 96 AIRPORT SEC- a motion, seconded by Kieborz, Brei,qtrly disposal fee 4/1-6/30/20, surance Center, liquor license ins liquor licensee, to-wit: of Cherry County, Nebraska, the TION 96.01 TO PROVIDE FOR to reappoint Greg Gass and Wally $1,633.68; Ets Corporation, credit premium, $1,103.13; Three River, 4 Flat LLC Registrar issued a written state- AN EXEMPTION FOR AERIAL Balliett to the Board of Adjustment card user fee, $514.54; Federal internet services, $271.87; Tony's dba Kilgore Bar ment of Informal Probate of the Will APPLICATORS FROM THE PRO- for a three year term. Motion car- Express, shipping glove testing, Tire & Auto Repair, ujoint/starter 100 Main Street of said Descendant and that Jerrold HIBITION OF THE STORAGE ried unanimously. $50.49; Dearborn National Life In- bolt/door unlk, $164.81; True Value Kilgore, NE 69216 D. Carr, whose address is 704 West OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL Councilmember Wescott made surance, life insurance, $1,797.90; Hardware, supplies/small tools, Notice is hereby given that 11th St., Yankton, SD 57078, was AT THE AIRPORT; PROVIDING a motion, seconded by Ward, to Good Life Architecture LLC, City $249.29; TSYS Merchant Solutions, written protests to the issuance of informally appointed by the Regis- FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL OR- deny the request by Head Start Hall schematic, $3,038.00; Grainger, credit card user fee, $634.05; US automatic renewal of license may trar as Personal Representatives DINANCES OR PARTS OF OR- to modify gym lease to rent only manual flush valve-park, $132.80; Cellular, cell phones, $401.11; U.S. be filed by any resident of the Vil- of the Estate. DINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH classroom five and storage room Heartland Consumers Power Postmaster, ub postage, $2,000.00; lage of Kilgore on or before October Creditors of this Estate must file THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING seven. Motion failed. Dist, power purchased, $87,399.60; U.S. Foods - Grand Island, conces- 1, 2020 in the office of the Village their claims with this Court on or FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS; Councilmember Kieborz made a Hawkins, Inc., pool chemicals, sion supplies, $1,004.42; Valentine Clerk; that in the event protests before the August 31, 2020, or be AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS motion, seconded by Arganbright, $5,656.04, Henderson's IGA, con- Fire Department, Heiman/chief are filed by three or more such forever barred. ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL to allow Head Start to modify the cession supplies, $2,018.33; Hog asso inv reimb, $470.53; Valen- persons, a hearing shall be held Kay E. Morrison FORCE AND TAKE EFFECT. Mo- gym lease to rent only classroom Trough LLC, ED micro business tine Lions Club, fireworks dona- to determine whether automatic Clerk of the County Court tion carried unanimously. five and storage room seven for grant, $1,000.00; Hometown Lum- tion, $1,000.00; Valentine Machine renewal of the license should be 365 N. Main, Ste 12 Councilmember Wescott made $1,000.00 to end October 8, 2020. ber, score board build, $61.05; Ibew & Mfg LLC, pressure hose fit- allowed or if the licensee should Valentine,NE 69201 a motion, seconded by Kieborz, to Motion carried unanimously. Local 1597, union dues, $376.96; tings, $21.00; Valentine Wind LLC, be requested to file a long form Andrew C. Johnson, #22158 adopt a revised Aerial Applicator Councilmember Arganbright Ingram Library Services, books/ wind power purchase, $37,439.89; application. 129 East Third Operator’s Agreement. Motion made a motion, seconded by marc records, $362.84; Internal Vanwall Equipment, oil filters/ Todd Rothleutner Box 766 carried unanimously. Kieborz, to adopt Resolution No. Revenue Service, FED/FICA tax, freight, $41.55; Verizon Wireless, Village Clerk Valentine, NE 69201 7:10 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: 0709202 providing for participa- $26,313.23; Stuart C. Irby, inven- cell phone, $8.17; Cardmember 17928-15 ZNEZ 402-376-1860 Pursuant to advertisement in the tion in LARM insurance pool with tory supplies, $1,347.93; KBR Rural Services, catch pole/keyboard/ 17914-1, 8, 15 ZNEZ Midland News a Public Hearing the 180 day notice and two year Public Power, utilities @ landfill, toner, $175.67; U.S. Department of was opened for review and approv- commitment: 4% discount option. $79.13; Shane or Karen Keller, Energy, power purchase, $6,802.02; al/denial of the subdivision plat Voting no: Ward. Motion carried carpet/drywall repair, $566.10; Ward Plumbing & Heating, heater Notice of Trustee’s Sale more clearly described as follows: four to one. Joe Kerycik, refund pavilion de- parts, $561.79; Wesco Distribution For default in the payment of and encumbrances now of record, Lot 1, Spring Creek Addition Councilmember Kieborz made a posit, $55.00; KW Seamless LLC, Inc., CMC underground connec- debt secured by a deed of trust if any, to satisfy the debt and costs. in Sections 21 and 28, and Lot 2, motion, seconded by Otradovsky, ED micro business grant, $1,000.00; tors, $469.46; Wright Express FSC, executed by Ronalee Bjorkman Edward E. Brink, Spring Creek Addition in Section to appoint Jean Burge to the li- Mathis Equipment, Walker mower gas, $2,173.62; Yamaha Motor and David Bjorkman, dated April Successor Trustee 21, T34N, R27W of the 6th P.M., brary board for a four year term. repair, $36.40; Michael Todd & Co. , Finance Corp, golf cart lease, 27, 2018, and recorded on April 30, First Publication: July 15, 2020 Cherry County NE, owner of land Motion carried unanimously. truck warning lights, $231.80; Mid $3,509.00; Zimco Supply Co., course 2018, in Book No. 181, at Page 607 NOTICE being subdivided is William W. Councilmember Arganbright American Research, toilet-cleaner, supplies, $988.00 in the Office of the Recorder of Pursuant to the Fair Debt Col- Ward, DRAW, LLC. made a motion, seconded by $222.90; Valentine Midland News, Accounts Payable Total: Deeds, Cherry County, Nebraska, lection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 7:17 p.m. The public hearing Kieborz, to approve the fire de- publications, $700.50; Midwest Lab- $515,962.59 the undersigned Successor Trustee §1692c(b), no information concern- was closed. partment roster. Motion carried oratories, May lab tests, $297.00; Invoices: paid $149,490.51 will on September 10, 2020, at 10:00 ing the collection of this debt may Councilmember Arganbright unanimously. Midwest Radar & Equipment, Invoices: scheduled $366,472.08 AM, at the front steps of the old be given without the prior consent made a motion, seconded by Otra- No action taken on appointing annual radar checks, $200.00; Mid- Payroll total $85,943.35 courthouse of the Cherry County, of the consumer given directly to dovsky, to approve the plat of a new member to the planning west Turf & Irrigation, fuel filter, Total $601,905.94 Courthouse, Valentine, Nebraska, the debt collector or the express survey for Lot 1, Spring Creek commission. $178.22; Mr. Tire, JD hygard hydro 17937-15 ZNEZ sell at public vendue to the highest permission of a court of competent bidder for cash: jurisdiction. The debt collector is Valentine Community Schools LOT 6, BLOCK 9, MCDONALD'S attempting to collect a debt and Notice of Organization of ADDITION TO THE CITY OF any information obtained will be VALENTINE, CHERRY COUNTY, used for that purpose (No. 225570). Board of Education meeting NEBRASKA, commonly known as For more information, visit www. Heart City Storage 211 N Edna St, Valentine, NE, 69201 Southlaw.com minutes subject to all prior easements, re- 17930-15, 22, 29, 5, 12 ZNEZ Solutions, L.L.C. The Valentine Community nologies, LLC, 12,641.17; Das State strictions, reservations, covenants Notice is hereby given that Heart shall commence doing business on Schools Board of Education met Acctg-Central Finance, 2,447.67; City Storage Solutions, LLC, a July 9, 2020, and its operation shall in regular session on Wednesday, Ed. Service Unit No 17, 20,184.89; Nebraska Limited Liability Com- continue perpetually unless sooner July 8, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. ESU Coordinating Council, 990.00; Notice Notice pany, has been organized under terminated under the provisions The Board held two hearings, Frontline Technologies Group, In the County Court of Cherry In the County Court of Cherry the laws of the state of Nebraska, of the Operating Agreement or in one for Student fees and one for LLC, 2,524.26; Golden West, 467.31; County, Nebraska County, Nebraska with its initial agent for service accordance with the Nebraska Uni- Parental Involvement. Charles Ward, 25.00; Heartland Estate of Michael Albert Estate of Robert Henry Schnei- of process being Chad Tetherow form Limited Liability Company The Board approved Mr. Halley Paper Co, 2,097.68; Dustin Hoefs, Schubert, Deceased der, Deceased whose address is 39847 State High- Act. The affairs of the company are as the official representative of the 1,000.00; Hometown Lumber, 169.21; Estate No. PR 20-24 Estate No. PR 20-22 way 12,Valentine, NE 69201 and to be conducted by its managers, district for state and federal pro- KBR Rural Public Power District, Notice is hereby given that on the Notice is hereby given that on the its initial designated office is at Chad Tetherow and Jill Tetherow grams for the 2020-2021 school year. 66.73; Brittany McLeod, 163.64; 8th day of July, 2020, in the County 22 day of June, 2020, in the County 110 S. Cherry St., Valentine, NE in accordance with its Operating The Board approved several Mid-American Research Chemical, Court of Cherry County, Nebraska, Court of Cherry County, Nebraska, 69201. The general nature of its Agreement. Board Policies for the 2020-2021 446.40; Middle Niobrara NRD, 39.00; Lolita K. Schubert was appointed Shirley A. Schneider was appointed business is to engage in and do By Its Organizing Member school year. Mosaic, 698.94; Nalco Company, by the Court as Personal Represen- by the Court as Personal Represen- any lawful act for which limited Chad Tetherow The Board approved Staff, Activ- 258.72; NCSA, 450.00; Nebraska tative of the Estate. tative of the Estate. liability companies may be orga- 39847 State Highway 12 ity and Student/Parent handbooks Public Health Environmental Lab, Creditors of this Estate must file Creditors of this Estate must file nized under the provisions of the Valentine, NE 69201 for the District for the 2020-2021 14.00; NK Waste, Inc., 595.00; Nor- their claims with this Court on or their claims with this Court on or Nebraska Uniform Limited Li- 17934-15, 22, 29 ZNEZ school year. folk Lodge & Suites, 96.00; Office before the 14th day of September, before the 31 day of August, 2020, or ability Company Act. The company The Board approved one resig- Products Center, 2,198.40; Olson’s 2020, or be forever barred. be forever barred. nation for the end of the 2020-2021 Pest Technicians, 873.00; Pioneer, Kay E. Morrison Kay E. Morrison school year. 2,739.00; The Plains Trading Co., Clerk of the County Court Clerk of the County Court The Board approved engagement 473.00; Quill Corporation, 208.25; Warren R. Arganbright Early detection is the key Warren R. Arganbright, Notice letter for the audit of financial Rasmussen Mechanical Services, NSBA #10117 NSBA #10117 There are three key steps to good breast The City of Valentine has open- statements for the year ending Inc, 3,612.00; Renaissance Learn- 17929-15, 22, 29 ZNEZ Attorney for Estate health: ings for one member on the Plan- 8-31-2020 with Dana F Cole & Com- ing Inc., 2,466.00; S&S Worldwide, 17909-1, 8, 15 ZNEZ 1. Do a breast self-exam every month. ning Commission, two members on pany, LLP. Inc., 74.10; Sandhill Oil Co., Inc, the Board of Adjustment, and one 2. Have a The next regular meeting will be 100.87; Savvas Learning Company member on the Cemetery Board. LLC, 99,781.25; School Specialty Ordinance No. 2020-2234M pap test and August 12, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Interested parties can pick up an For full Board minutes go to: Inc, 2.28; Shi International Corp, An Ordinance of the City of providing for the repeal of all clinical breast application at City Hall, 323 N. Main http://meeting.sparqdata.com/ 6,998.60; Shiffler Equipment Sales, Valentine, Nebraska amending ordinances or parts of ordinances exam every Street, Valentine. public/Organization/55 Inc, 541.85; Stacy Stec, 103.00; Sun- Chapter 96, Section 96.01 of the in conflict with this ordinance; year. Deanna Schmit Allard Precast, 20.00; Alpha Re- dance Enterprises, 45.60; Sunshine Municipal Code of the City of providing for publication of this; 3. Have a City Clerk habilitation, P.C., 423.67; Anderson Greenhouse, 109.00; Tehrani Mo- Valentine, Nebraska, Ordinance and providing when this ordinance 17935-15, 22 ZNEZ mammogram Electric, 65.19; Apple Computer tors Co., 3,314.38; Troxell Commu- No. 2016-2200M, by adding shall be in full force and take effect. Inc., 11,994.00; Bomgaars Sup- nications Inc., 24.52; U. S. Cellular, amending Chapter 96 Airport every year. Passed, approved and adopted ply Inc., 683.52; Bsn Sports, Inc., 129.51; Valentine Medical Clinic, Section 96.01 to provide for an and ordered published in pamphlet 13.64; City Of Valentine, 5,743.66; LLC, 250.00; Valentine Midland exemption for Part 137 certificate form this 9th day of July, 2020. 1-800-ACS-2345 Call 24 hours a day, seven Cmc Neptune, 1,620.00; Colonial News, 106.26; Verizon Wireless, holder aerial applicators from 1-800-532-2227 days a week Deanna Schmit www.cancer.org Research, 1,182.33; Computers 225.05; 191,582.77 the prohibition of the storage of City Clerk Etc., 85.22; Consumer Driven Tech- 17932-15 ZNEZ hazardous material at the airport; 17936-15 ZNEZ Valentine Community Schools Board Valentine, NE, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Valentine Midland News 7 Cherry County Court News of Education June meeting minutes Robert F. Watkins, Box Elder, rest-1st offense, 12 mo. probation; costs - Officer Phipps. The Valentine Community to the COVID-19 pandemic Motion to get Pre-School play- SD. Speeding 36+, $300 fine; care- leave accident-fail to furnish, 12 Tanner L. Colombe, Mission, Schools Board of Education held a 5.4. Approve Affidavit to the Ne- ground finished. less driving, $100 fine, $49 costs - mo. probation, $50 costs - Officer SD. Speeding 21-35, $200 fine, $49 regular June meeting on Wednes- braska Department of Education This motion, made by Greg Trooper Schmitt. Ormesher. costs - Deputy Dailey. day, June 10, 2020 6:00 p.m. CT Due to the coronavirus pan- Gass and seconded by Kent Lopez, Madeline C. Jasper, Austin, TX. Carlos G. Rios Villa, Commerce Tommy Nguyen, Lincoln. at Valentine High School, 431 N demic, traditional school was not Passed. Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 costs - City, CO. Speeding 16-20, $125 fine, Speeding 6-10, $25 fine, $49 costs - Green Street, Valentine. held after March 11, 2020. Because Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will Trooper Nilson. $49 costs - Trooper Hand. Deputy Lopez. 1. Roll Call of this the district did not meet Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Lawrence E. Barfield, Victoria, Katherine A. Petersen, Valen- Derrick L. Alexander, Oklaho- Meeting called to order at 6:00 the Rule 10 requirement of 1080 Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, TX. Too fast for conditions, $100 tine. Speeding 21-35, $200 fine, $49 ma City, OK. Speeding 16-20, $125 p.m. by President Will Fischer, instructional hours for grades Kent Lopez: Yea. fine, $49 costs - Deputy Renning. costs - Trooper Schmitt. fine, $49 costs - Trooper Schmitt. noting that the meeting was prop- 9-12 and 1032 for elementary. The 5.7. Review and approve updated Jeordon J. Hill, Paducah, KY. Caden M. Chevalier, Canton, David J. Diedtrich, Pueblo erly advertised according to policy, affidavit is to be signed by the sec- teacher evaluation form Assault-3rd degree, 25 days jail, MI. Speeding 6-10, $25 fine, $49 West, CO. Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, with a notice of time and place retary of the board and delivered to Over the past two years, the $50 costs - Deputy Dailey. costs - Trooper Sauser. $49 costs - Trooper Hand. posted in three prominent places at the NDE no later than June 30, 2020 administrative team has been Susan L. Scripter, Valentine. Anna M. Young, Tacoma, WA. Diego F. Cabezas, Gainesville, least 48 hours before the beginning Approval of NDE Affidavit as working towards updating and re- Disobey stop lights, $75 fine, $49 Speeding 6-10, $25 fine, $49 costs - FL. Speeding 16-20, $125 fine, $49 of the meeting. presented. This motion, made by vising the teacher evaluation tool costs - Officer McCormick. Trooper Nilson. costs - Trooper Cramer. Present - Will Fischer, Kent Lo- Kris Larsen and seconded by Clin- in order align more clearly with Clayton E. Waugh, Sr., Valen- Payton M. Bernie, Valentine. Terry L. Hauder, Milford. pez, Kris Larsen, Greg Gass, Clin- ton Assarsson, Passed. the Danielson instructional model tine. Theft-shoplifting, $200 fine, Assault-3rd degree, 3 days jail, $49 Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 costs ton Assarsson and Shane Kime. Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will used by the district. This spring, $6 restitution, $50 costs - Officer costs - Officer Slama. - Trooper Cramer. There were also 9 guests present. Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, that work came together and a Phipps. Aaron L. Ostrander, Valentine. Jennifer R. Cummings, Grand 2. Notice of Open Meetings Law Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, draft version has been submitted Edward J. Waln, Valentine. Dom assault-3rd degree, 5 days Prairie, TX. Speeding 21-35, $200 3. Review of Agenda Kent Lopez: Yea to NDE and notice was received to Dom assault-3rd degree, 3 days jail, $50 costs - Officer Slama. fine, $49 costs - Trooper Hand. 3.1. Publication of Notice 5.5. Approve Title 1 Report and move forward with board approval jail, $50 costs - Officer Phipps. Dale J. Sitting Up, Valentine. Daniel D. Cichello, Colorado 3.2. Approval of Agenda Multicultural Reports for the 2019- at the local level. Once the evalua- Patsy L. Fox, Valentine. Dis- Dom assault-3rd degree, 5 days Springs, CO. Speeding 16-20, $125 Approval of the agenda as pre- 2020 school year Approve Title tion tool is approved by the board, obey stop lights, $75 fine, $49 costs jail, $50 costs - Officer Ormesher. fine, $49 costs - Trooper Schmitt. sented. This motion, made by Kris 1 and Multicultural Education minutes documenting the approval - Officer Phipps. Celeta O. Leading Fighter, Val- Burt J. McKeag, Kearney. Larsen and seconded by Greg Gass, Reports for the 2019-2020 year as will be sent to NDE. John F. Godoy III, Valentine. No entine. DUI-drug-1st offense, $500 Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 costs Passed. presented. This motion, made by Approve teacher evaluation as proof of insurance, $100 fine; no fine, 6 mo. probation, license re- - Trooper Norrie. Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will Kris Larsen and seconded by Greg presented. This motion, made by valid registration, $25 fine; unlaw- voked 60 days, $50 costs - Officer Blake R. Wellman, Galion, OH. Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Gass, Passed. Clinton Assarsson: Kent Lopez and seconded by Shane ful/fict display of plate, $50 fine, Ormesher. Speeding 21-35, $200 fine, $49 costs Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, Yea, Will Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Kime, Passed. $50 costs - Officer Phipps. George C. Lousias, Valentine. - Deputy Lopez. Kent Lopez: Yea Yea, Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will Tristen T. Rolstad, Alliance. Violate stop or yield sign, $75 fine, Ronnie Night Shield, Valentine. 3.3. Notes Regarding Agenda Yea, Kent Lopez: Yea Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, No proof of insurance, $100 fine; $49 costs - Officer Ormesher. Dom assault-3rd degree, 16 days 4. Public Comment 5.6. Update on the Early Child- Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, no valid registration, $25 fine, $50 Hunter Peneaux, Mission, SD. jail, $50 costs - Officer Slama. 5. Action Items hood Expansion Grant for 2020- Kent Lopez: Yea. costs - Officer Ormesher. Disturbing the peace, 14 days jail; Payton M. Bernie, Valentine. 5.1. Consent Agenda 2021 and any action necessary 5.8. Review and approve updates Joshua D. Morey, Brandon, SD. assault-3rd degree, 14 days jail, $50 No operator’s license, $75 fine; fail Approval of consent agenda as relating to the VES playground and/or revisions to Board Policies Attempt of a class 4 felony, $500 costs - Officer McBride. to yield ROW, $25 fine, $49 costs - presented. This motion, made by to prepare an appropriate PreK 2002 Organization of the Board, fine, $50 costs - Officer Ormesher. Anzonette Two Eagle, Valen- Officer Ormesher. Shane Kime and seconded by Kris playground area. 3034 Intentionally Left Blank, 3046 Kristen Brave, Valentine. At- tine. No proof of insurance, $100 Isaac J. Walker, Nemo, SD. Pos- Larsen, Passed. VCS has been awarded the Early Service Animals, 3056 Guest Speak- tempt of a class 4 felony, $500 fine; no valid registration, $25 fine; sess marijuana 1 oz or less, $300 Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will Childhood expansion grant for the ers, 4003 Drug Policy Regarding fine, 12 mo. probation; resist ar- no operator’s license, $75 fine, $50 fine, $50 costs - Officer Ormesher. Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, 2020-2021 school year. The purpose Drivers, 5016 Student Records, Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, being the additional PreK class- 5035 Student Discipline, 5054 Stu- Kent Lopez: Yea room. With the additional class- dent Bullying, 6020 Multicultural Meeting Notices 5.1.1. Approval of Minutes from room and placement of the PreK Education, 6021 Criteria for SPED Regular Board of Education Meet- program at VES, there also needs Evaluation and Verification, and Valentine City Council Cherry County Board ing May 13, 2020 to be appropriate PreK playground 6033 Restraint and Seclusion Notice is hereby given that the of Commissioners 5.1.2. Treasurer's Report space. The space that is to the Approval of policies as present- regular meeting of the Council of The Cherry County Board of 5.1.3. Approval of Regular south of the propane tanks on the ed, less 3046, 3056 and 4062 due to the City of Valentine, Nebraska Commissioners will meet the Claims from the General Fund. west side will be used. This will be upcoming changes. This motion, will be held on the second Thurs- second and last Tuesday of each 5.1.4. Approval of Manual Claims ample space and will not interfere made by Kris Larsen and seconded day of every month at 7:00 p.m. in month at 10:00 a.m. in the Cherry from the General Fund with the existing playground area. by Kent Lopez, Passed. the Meeting Room of the Valentine County Courthouse, in the Sher- 5.1.5. Approval of Manual Claims The area needs to be fenced, have Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will Public Library, 324 North Main iff’s Conference Room. A current from the Activity Fund storage for things like trikes and Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Street, Valentine, Nebraska. The agenda will be on file in the office 5.2. Reports riding toys, a hard surfaced area Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, meeting will be open to the at- of the County Clerk. 5.2.1. Special Education Coordi- and soft surfaced areas. Head Kent Lopez: Yea. tendance of the public. An agenda Additional Meeting information nator's Report Start has allowed the use of the 6. Board Members/Committees for the meeting, kept continuously is available at: https://co.cherry. 5.2.2. Activity Director's Re- playground equipment that is ex- Report current, is available for public in- ne.us/ port isting to be moved and plans are 7. Adjourn spection in the City Clerk’s office at 17917-1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ZNEZ 5.2.3. Counselors Reports also to try to reuse the fencing and Board President Will Fischer 323 North Main Street, Valentine, 5.2.4. Principals Reports fill from the existing site. Concrete adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Nebraska. 5.2.5. Superintendent's Report will need to be poured to provide a 17933-15 ZNEZ Deanna Schmit, City Clerk 5.3. Update on items relating hard surface. 17916-1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ZNEZ Cherry County Board of Corrections Cowboy Trail connection to Chadron moves The Cherry County Board of Cor- rections will meet the last Tuesday forward, advancing Nebraska’s link to National of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Call 24 hours Cherry County Courthouse, in the a day, seven Great American Rail-Trail Sheriff’s Conference Room. A cur- days a week rent agenda will be on file in the CHADRON—Nebraska North- Kevin Belanger, manager of trail much of the state of Nebraska. office of the County Clerk. 1-800-ACS-2345 western Railroad, Northwest Ne- planning at Rails-to-Trails Con- “Nebraska Northwestern Rail- Additional Meeting information braska Trails Association (NNTA) servancy. “The Nebraska North- road is excited to be a part of the is available at: https://co.cherry. www.cancer.org and Chadron Mayor Miles Bannan western Railroad’s collaboration Cowboy Trail connection into ne.us/ signed an easement agreement shows what can be done through Chadron. We see it as an oppor- 17918-1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ZNEZ for the development of 5 miles of partnership.” tunity to showcase what the town rail-with-trail alongside an active Earlier in 2020, the NNTA re- of Chadron has to offer and also corridor to extend the Cowboy Rec- leased a request for proposals to showcase the railroad history that reation and Nature Trail (Cowboy begin the engineering process that we have here in Northwest Ne- Trail) into Chadron. will eventually lead to construc- braska,” said Jim Collins, general The easement is a step toward tion to develop the trail miles. manager of Nebraska Northwest- completing the 5-mile Cowboy “We are so thankful for Jim ern Railroad. “It is our pleasure Trail Extension which will con- Collins and the Nebraska North- to work together with NNTA to nect downtown Chadron with western Railroad for their will- bring this trail into Chadron and the Nebraska Game and Parks’ ingness to grant us an easement continue to support its westward Cowboy Trail, a 321-mile rail-trail so we can bring the Cowboy Rec- journey.” conversion on the former Chicago reation and Nature Trail and the To learn more about the Great and North Western Railway line Great American Rail-Trail to and American Rail-Trail and to view across northern Nebraska. The through our community,” said Dr. the preferred route, visit greata- link is a portion of Trail Gap 59 in Brittany Helmbrecht, president of mericanrailtrail.org and follow the Great American Rail-Trail, the the NNTA. “The proposed Cowboy @greatamericanrailtrail and nation’s first cross-country multi- Trail extension will provide a safe #GRTAmerican on Facebook and use trail. The active rail corridor and accessible trail for our commu- Instagram. is currently owned by Nebraska nity to use, and we are looking for- The Great American is a signa- Northwestern Railroad. In 2019, ward to completing this project.” ture project of Rails-to-Trails Con- RTC announced a $65,000 grant to In 2019, NNTA and the City of servancy, the nation’s largest trails be shared between Cowboy Trails Chadron entered a Memorandum organization—with a grassroots West, Inc. and the NNTA to move of Understanding on developing community more than one million the Cowboy Trail closer to comple- the trail connection, with NNTA strong—dedicated to connecting tion. taking the lead on fundraising and people and communities by creat- “The outcome of this easement trail development and the City tak- ing a nationwide network of public signing will deliver so much ben- ing on ownership and maintenance trails, many from former rail lines. efit to the local community and responsibility. The Cowboy Trail, Connect with RTC at railstotrails. nationally through the connection totaling 321 miles when complete, org and @railstotrails on Face- of Chadron to the cross-country is one of the longest rail-trail con- book, Twitter and Instagram. Great American Rail-Trail,” said versions in the nation, spanning Keep your landscape looking good with less effort Cody, Valentine and Wood Lake! by Melinda Myers calories and strengthening your Keep mowing your lawn as long Keep your garden looking its muscles. as your grass is actively growing. best and reduce your workload by Water plants thoroughly and Mow high since taller grass is bet- Your efforts on the 4th of July Fundraiser enlisting practices that provide less frequently whenever you ir- ter able to out compete the weeds multiple benefits. Your garden will rigate the garden. 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Al- is good for us and the environment. this one task while burning a few ways water thoroughly to encour- age deep, drought-resistant roots. 8 Valentine Midland News Valentine, NE, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 NCTA in-person classes for fall begin August 24 Guidance for reopening of CURTIS, Neb. – The Nebraska tion activities in late August, NCTA health and safety of the campus unique hands-on learning atmo- College of Technical Agriculture in students will not have classes on community, said Jennifer McCon- sphere at NCTA.” Curtis has announced on-campus Labor Day, Gossen said. ville, associate dean. Tuition is $139 per credit for all schools amid pandemic classes will begin for the fall semes- There will not be a fall break, “We will be establishing similar students, regardless of residence. ter on August 24. but there will be two days break for protocols in all teaching, residen- Also, eligible students who are Ne- Lincoln, NE – School districts Education, participated in a Face- The Nebraska College of Techni- Thanksgiving and the Friday after. tial, dining services, business and braska residents and meet family across the state must work col- book Live with Benson and Royers cal Agriculture, part of the Uni- Final exams for Aggie students academic office environments,” income levels of $60,000 or below laboratively with their teachers to talk about the recommendations. versity of Nebraska system, is will be December 9-11, then stu- McConville said. can qualify for free tuition. and other school staff to ensure a Also participating were NSEA Ex- planning a schedule for all classes dents are adjourned until second Currently, Vet Tech students and For details, see ncta.unl.edu or safe and successful school year, ecutive Director Maddie Fennell to be on campus for the 2020-21 semester resumes January 11, 2021. faculty are wearing face masks un- call 1-800-3-CURTIS for enrollment according to the Nebraska State and NSEA Director of Advocacy academic year, announced NCTA The two-year college was able to less they are working outside with and financial aid information. Education Association (NSEA). Trish Guinan. The event reached Dean Larry Gossen. start its summer session on June 15 livestock and at the campus farm. Part of the University of Nebras- “Because of the COVID-19 pan- more than 24,000 people and gener- “A small campus in a small, rural with 25 fulltime students in the on- July 7 New Student Enrollment ka system, the Nebraska College demic, seeking input from school ated more than 400 comments and community is to our advantage site veterinary technology courses, Students are still being enrolled of Technical Agriculture is a two- staff through local education as- questions. since we can spread out for student and another 26 full- or part-time and visiting campus for tours and year institution with a statewide sociations is more important than Rauner stressed the importance safety and physical distancing mea- students taking at least one hybrid visits with faculty. A second New mission of preparing students for ever before,” said Jenni Benson, of wearing masks to help prevent sures in this period of COVID-19,” online and in-person class. Student Enrollment Day is July 7. successful careers in agriculture, president of the 28,000-member the spread of the virus. said Gossen. "However, If the pan- “Our faculty and staff, food More than 76 new or transfer stu- veterinary technology and related NSEA. “NSEA has been meeting “I asked our medical commu- demic requires revision certainly services and student services em- dents in addition to their parents industries. NCTA is known for with members and has been in nity about wearing masks to help NCTA will do so according to all ployees are on campus with well- attended NSE in person on June its affordable tuition, high job- contact with multiple groups to prevent the spread of this virus state directives." organized protocols and following 9. All were able to successfully placement rate for its graduates, produce guidelines for reopening and – in one week – 124 physicians Classes will begin August 24 as health directives and guidance distance and rotate through their and for the success of student teams schools that are best for Nebraska signed on to a list supporting wear- new students will be moving into from the State of Nebraska and the enrollment sites around campus, in competitive activities including students, families and school staff.” ing masks. I’ve never gotten doc- student residence halls and the Southwest Nebraska Public Health McConville said. crops judging, ranch horse events, Significant study, outreach and tors to agree to anything – let alone community on the weekend prior. Department,” said Gossen. “We realize not all prospective livestock judging, shotgun sports, discussion led to recommendations that fast. There is really no debate Campus closed on Labor Day Three instructors at the Veteri- college students have decided on stock dog trials, and intercollegiate from NSEA’s Continuous Learning from the medical community on Also, since many agriculture stu- nary Technology Systems complex their fall programs,” she added. “I rodeo. The college is consistently and School Safety Committee that the benefits. Wearing masks in dents and families exhibit livestock have organized small groups for want to assure students and their ranked as one of the best two-year are being released this week, ac- schools is a good idea, obviously or are involved directly with the classes, laboratories and the hands- families the small campus, small schools in the nation. cording to Benson. with limitations.” Nebraska State Fair or ag produc- on teaching aspects important to town is quite conducive to our Tim Royers chairs NSEA’s Con- Since early March, Rauner has tinuous Learning and School Safety regularly been posting YouTube Committee. That committee’s rec- videos to provide information and ommendations prioritize health answer questions about COVID-19. and safety for all students and staff, “This guidance was crafted in re- Nebraska State Fair to focus on youth as well as long-term strategies for sponse to educator concerns about student learning and educational returning to school and the most equity. effective ways to ensure student development, including 4-H events “Our goal was to determine the success, whether it is in-person best practices for opening schools classroom instruction or remote Lincoln, Neb. June 30, 2020 – and FFA is another example of our ends, with the 4-H shows taking and other partners leading up to safely and supporting distance learning,” said Fennell. “We stand Nebraska 4-H events will be front state looking toward the future place the first weekend of the fair the fair. More information may be learning as needed,” said Royers, ready to support the needs of stu- and center at the 2020 Nebraska by celebrating the success of our and FFA shows Labor Day week- found at 4h.unl.edu. a teacher at Millard West High dents, educators and communities. State Fair. youth. We are thrilled to have the end. “We’ve got an opportunity to School. “We know that educa- The input of educators is critical to The Nebraska State Fair Board opportunity showcase the work • Youth dairy events will be held showcase youth in an amazing way, tors will return to school soon the planning of safely reopening voted to shift the focus of the 2020 of Nebraska’s next generation of jointly on Labor Day weekend. and we are thrilled that our youth and many are concerned about Nebraska schools.” Nebraska State Fair to emphasize leaders.” • Entry quotas for livestock will have the support of our fair board their safety and the safety of their NSEA is also a member of the youth development opportunities, Nebraska Extension began adapt- remain the same. and our governor,” said Kathleen students amid the coronavirus Nebraska Child Health and Edu- with some other exhibits, activities, ing 2020 4-H programming to vir- • All livestock will be released Lodl, Nebraska 4-H program leader. pandemic. We strongly encourage cation Alliance. NCHEA, which concerts and other events can- tual formats back in March, when upon completion of showing. “Nebraska families are going to get every local education association also has representation from the celled in light of concerns about social distancing and other directed • Static exhibits will be on display an amazing 2020 State Fair.” to use this information to engage Nebraska Association of School COVID-19. Specifically, 4-H and health measures were first put in for the public to view and will also Nebraska has one of the highest school district administration Boards, Children’s Hospital, the FFA events will be the focus of the place. At the same time, Extension be shown virtually. 4-H participation rates in the na- about the safe re-opening of class- University of Nebraska Medical 2020 fair, which is scheduled to take professionals began planning for • There will not be an admission tion, with one in three – a total of rooms.” Center and others, is also working place August 28 through September the possibility of adapting events fee for the 2020 Nebraska State Fair. over 140,000 – youth engaged in the Royers said it is critical that to provide health safety measure 7, in Grand Island. for both county fairs and the Ne- Extension professionals and program statewide. educators have a seat at the table guidance for school districts, ac- Nebraska 4-H and Nebraska State braska State Fair to adhere to partner groups are still working “Youth who participate in 4-H and are part of the decision-making cording to Fennell. FFA issued a joint statement prais- health directives. out the details of what livestock develop independence, problem- process. NSEA GUIDANCE FOR A SAFE ing the decision: While many details have yet to shows, public speaking and other solving skills, leadership skills and On Monday, Dr. Bob Rauner, SCHOOL REOPENING can be “Nebraskans have always been be finalized, some decisions about live events, and static exhibits will lasting friendships,” Lodl said. “4-H president at Partnership for a found at: https://www.nsea.org/ supportive of the education of our what 4-H and FFA events will look look at this year’s fair. helps shape our future generations Healthy Lincoln and a member of COVID19 young people. The focus of the like at the 2020 Nebraska State Fair Nebraska Extension will con- in a multitude of positive ways, the Lincoln Public Schools Board of 2020 Nebraska State Fair on 4-H have been made. These include: tinue to work with the City of and today’s decision shows that • 4-H and FFA livestock shows Grand Island, the State Fair Board, Nebraska recognizes the value of will take place on separate week- the district health department, this amazing program.” The Valentine Lions Club would like to thank the following businesses for this ELLIOTT REAL ESTATE year's donations for the Fireworks Show: Serving the Valentine area since 1960 Adamson Distributing, American Family Insurance, Andy's • 536 Elenora Drive: 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, full basement with Glass, Anderson Electric, Andrew Johnson Law Office, 2-3 non-conforming bedrooms, 3/4 bath, electric heat, central air, Arganbright Law Office, Berry Creek Gun & Pawn, Butler kitchen appliances, undergroundSale Pending sprinklers, attached 1 car garage, Veterinary Clinic, Casey's General Store, Cherry County Vet priced below assessed valuation. $150,000. Clinic, City of Valentine, Danielski Harvesting & Farming, Double K Farms, Econo Lodge , • 416 N. Hall St.: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, upgrades include siding, win- Eric A. Scott Law Office, Frosty Drive-In, Heartland Country Real Estate, Henderson's IGA, dows, doors, walk-in shower, forced air furnace, sewer & water lines, appliances included, 24x42 detached garage insulated & heated. Hometown Lumber, Isom Agency, L&B Johnson, Larsen Veterinary, Little Outlaw Canoes, $95,000. Mathis Equipment, Nelsen Furniture, Niobrara Valley Consultants, Nollett Electric, Outback • Vacant commercial lot on south Main St in Valentine. Level, grav- Call 24 hours Screenprinting, Peterson Beel LLP, Pit Stall, Premier Parts & Paint, Quigley, Dill & Quigley, eled lot 75’x150’ situated between the Cherry County Tourism office a day, seven Reese Propane, Reimers Well Drilling, Ron's Quik Lube, Sandhills Family Dental, Sandhills Oil and the Cherry County Historical Society Museum. This property at Co., Sandhills State Bank, Sandoz Chapel of the Pines, Security First Bank, South Side Auto the junction of Highway 20 and Highway 83 affords one of the best days a week Body, The Gun Cabinet, The Insurance Center, The Parts Company, Trade Winds Lodge, True commercial locations on Main Street Valentine. Priced at $110,000. Value, Valentine Dental Clinic, Valentine Livestock Auction, Wacky West Travel Park, Wickett Have potential buyers for all classes of real estate. 1-800-ACS-2345 Construction. Contact Tom to discuss listing your property for sale. Shop Local And Say "Thank You!" We would not have a show without these sponsors. Tom Elliott, 219 N. Cherry St. • Valentine, NE 69201 www.cancer.org The Lions Club would also like to thank Andy Dawson, Jordan Buechle and JR Ericson for the set up 402-376-2125 off. • 402-376-3688 eve. and tear down of the fireworks show, and J&M Displays. www.tomelliottrealestate.com Valentine, NE, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Valentine Midland News 9 City Council listens to Main Street plans

Austin Arens showed the Council several renderings of Wayfinding signs that could be used This is a rendering of what the bumpouts would look like on Valentine’s Main Street complete throughout Valentine. Color coding would include places of interest, directions, and locations. with trees and vegetation.

Continued from Page 1 Austin said that the signs can not trees and that will give them their While on the topic of the facade a business with an old west flavor along with video production and Head Start to modify their lease have businesses or private entities. own look and feel. program, the Economic Develop- next to one with a purple front. ask people why they moved here, for $1,000 to end October 8, for the Signs can only be placed within the Dent mentioned that previously ment Board thought that having “I don’t know if we can dictate,” for example Chris Hernstrom. rooms requested which passed city limits. However, they can say 38 trees had been approved and Good Life Architecture, Patrick Burge said. The $43,000 didn’t include the unanimously. at the edge of the city limits that now there’s 55. Arens said it was Moore, create two-demensionl Arganbright said to develop a digital marketing and that could Library Board golf is available 20 miles out for due to the accent trees and those artistic renderings to demonstrate proposal and give them options run into another $10,000 to $15,000 The Council unanimously ap- example. on South Main Street. examples of appropriate facade with their facade grant and make on ads. proved the appointment of Jean Pricing would need to come from Siewert said that the City will enhancements to existing build- sure the buildings are done right. Ward asked if another UNL class Burge to the Library Board for a Mark Kovar with DOT. be caring for the trees. Should one ings. Not that businesses HAD to He made a motion to approve - marketing - could do something four year term. Ward said, “If we’re going to do it, die, they will be replaced. “It would go with the renderings, but that this phase, seconded by Kieborz. like this. Fire Department roster let’s do it all the way; the ball fields, be fantastic if the business owners they’d serve as a good idea of how Wescott voted no, Ward abstained, No action was taken on this item. The Council unanimously ap- etc. Make sure we have a master would, but we’ll have an employee their building\business could look. while Dent, Arganbright, and Board of Adjustment proved the Valentine Volunteer list that’s going to add value.” He maintain. But we’re not going to Good Life Architecture would Kieborz voted yes - the motion The Council unanimously ap- roster. also suggested a cartoon looking sweep the leaves.” have a $5,000 contract and may passed. proved Greg Gass and Wally Balliet Planning Commission map that has master colors for the Arens said he figured a part time visit Valentine a time or two to get Maly Marketing to the Board of Adjustment for a An individual who had moved to various locations and their points employee would work 26 weeks photographs. The Economic Development three year term. Valentine in 2012 asked what was of interest. of the year, and begin in April Wescott suggested that the busi- Board wanted to have approval on Head Start to come of the Valentine Mill Pond. Arens said that for the plant- by dead-headding the vegetation. nesses who wanted the facade a marketing proposal from Maly Head Start requested a modifi- There was an explanation that ings along Main Street, they’d all They would then be absorbed into program request his help. Marketing for workforce recruit- cation in their lease to rent only basically ended with a $2 million be low maintenance and use local the park staff. They’d also have to Arganbright loved the idea. “It’s ment and business retention and classroom 5 and storage room 7. fix, which isn’t available currently. regional plants. “All the plantings, water for the first year or two, us- tough to get design.” expansion for $43,000. Arganbright Wescott made a motion to deny, The Council adjourned at 9:49 trees and shrubs are in Olsson’s ing an ATV. Burge thought it would be good was in on the conversation. They seconded by Ward. The motion p.m. plans so they’re not interrupting One of the local plantings men- to have him on retainer. would build a website and a landing failed in a three to two vote. utility lines. tioned was yucca which was It would help downtown not have page with digital and monthly fees, Kieborz made a motion to allow Several different tree species frowned upon due to their sharp have been selected for Main Street points. and the reason behind that is for Facade Program longevity. For example if a disease The Council approved the facade is killing specific trees - not all of program for 2021, with 10 projects Main Street would be bare. Each with four yea’s, and one abstention. block would have their own type of Architecture

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Hwy 83 Hugh St. 11 In this day and age, home buyers are concerning themselves with energy 16sav- 7th Street 26 ings at every turn, along with construction quality. This brand new, beautiful, 23 12 modern home is all about that! It is an EPS (Energy Panel Structure) home that is built with SIPS panels (Styrofoam Insulated Panels). This means insulation35 6th Street Bias St. 42 43 Desirae values are second to none and it translates into large savings on utility bills D ora 34 r. n D Essex Howe St. le Hugh St. 2 32 r (visit our website for R-values and efficiency ratings). So lets talk about the E . 18 5th Street Hwy 12 40 rest of the house now! Step inside the front foyer and you will appreciate the Craig St. 21 37 openness of the great room. It contains the soft gray tones in the kitchen2 with24 an island and walk-in pantry, the dining room with a view of the side yard Todd St. 4th Street 30 19 17 Candice St. through the glass door, and a bright airy living room where you will enjoy 39the 25 gas log fireplace. Also included on the main level is a master ensuite, 27with its 31 Trail Dr. 3rd Street walk-in onyx shower and counter. A walk—in closet and private lavatory com28 - Ray Street Edna St. Valentine Street Victoria St. Government Street Macomb Street

plete the room. There is also a secondary bedroom and spacious main bath,33 Western St. 38 along with a laundry room off the kitchen, and an attached three-car garage.6 2nd Street

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4 Donoher Street Wood Street egress windows and wall studs in place. You really have to see this home to Cherry Street appreciate all it has to offer! Also visit our website for complete details/pic29 - 13 Thatcher St. 1st Street tures. Listing agent Missy Weber 402-376-5356. Price: $290,000. 8 Reige Ave Fair 1 155 N Main St., Valentine - Commercial Property Cowboy Trail Grounds 3 A Street

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1. Centennial Hall Museum 8. 610 N. Main St., 7:00 a.m.-2:00 15. 39567 Sand Rd. Moving sale- 23. 720 N. Wood St., 8:00 a.m. 30. 228 W 6th St., 8:00 am - ?? Thrift Rooms. Special on Satur- p.m. Jewelry, kerosene lamps, household items, shop tools, Kids clothing, kids books, toys, Multi family. Household & kid day, July 18, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., collectibles, milk glass dishes, misc. furniture, home decor. items. Old windows, barn door. $2.00 sack sale on clothes only. tools, pictures, computer, band 16. 702 E. C St., 9:30 a.m. Christ- 24. Loughran garage sale: 801 31. 809 N. Cherry St., 9:00 a.m- 3rd & Macomb St. saw, cookie jars. mas stuff, toys, clothing. W. Hwy. 20, clothes, furniture, 1:00 p.m. Furniture, fabric and 2. 5 miles east of Valentine 9. 323 N. Macomb St., 8:30 a.m.- 17. 426 N. Wood St., Dredge tools, misc. miscellaneous. on Hwy. 12. Original artwork, 3:00 p.m. Several families; an- Woodworking, handmade wood- 25. 314 N. Edna St., 8:00 a.m. 32. 808 Candice St., 8:00 a.m. antiques, plants, tools, tents, tiques, women, men, children, en toys and decorations. Tools, clothes, collectibles, Multi family – blankets, fabric, jewelry, Disney videos, CDs, baby clothing, furniture, tile 18. 90050 Sandbur Ridge Dr., 3 misc. décor, womens & kids clothes, electronics, glassware. Friday, saw, pac 'n play, baby swing, toys, small furniture, bags, misc 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 bassinet, walker, mattress, miles west on Hwy. 20. Furniture, 26. 702 N. Wood St., 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Kitchen table-chairs, a.m.-3:00 p.m. box spring, bedding, almost appliances, clothes, electron- 33. 531 W. 2nd St., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 They say it’s all about location. Well, this is right in the hub of downtown Val- ics, dishes, cookware, car, etc., household, kitchen items, holi- p.m. Older beginners treadmill, 806 N. Moon St., group garage everything. entine! Previously an office supply store, this building has so many improve- 3. must go. day decorations, something for lawn tools, flower pots, lounge ments in recent years, there’s really no need to do more, except to hang your sale. Clothes, accent chairs, 10. 103 S. Eva St., 8:00 a.m. everyone. chairs, 6' wooden ladder. bistro table and chairs, kitch- Clothing, furniture, misc. 19. 534 Elenora Dr., 7:00 a.m.- own sign out front! In recent years it has had a complete new store front 320 N. Valentine St. Fri- enware, Christmas decorations noon, 27. 34. 803 N. Howe St., 8:00 a.m. with quality windows, new electrical and lights, insulation, HVAC, some new 11. 136 S. Hall St., 7:00 a.m.-5:00 day, 5:00-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, Mens, womens & kids clothes, and lots of misc. 20. 405 N. Government St., 8:00 sheetrock, roofing, concrete in the back, a bathroom, and it’s hardwired for p.m. New and used clothing, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Kids ride on miscellaneous items. 4. 530 N. Haley St., 8:00 a.m.-1:00 household and much more. a.m. Multi-family-Clothing men, toys, kids books, boys clothes, networking. A partial upstairs and basement would be great for storage, plus Airport Rd. 35. 527 N. Hugh, Mens 3X, X1, p.m. Multi family, furniture, women, plus size, teen, toddler, stroller, kids tepee, glider there’s an unfinished cold storage in the rear, and two doors for deliveries. 12. 523 Elenora Dr., 8:00 a.m.- 2X & womens clothes & shoes, housewares, teapots, collect- 2:00 p.m. Lots of miscellaneous, household items, toys, more. rocker, office chair, yarn and Give us a call today to schedule a showing. You won’t be disappointed! Listing dishes, decor, pillows, towels, ibles, grill, yard swing, mens/ some furniture, exercise bike, 21. 502 E. 3rd St., 8:00 a.m.-2:00 much more. comforters, outdoor cushions, agent Missy Weber 402-376-5356. Price: $120,000. womens XL, boys clothing, misc. porcelain. p.m. Infant equipment, children 28. 110 W. 8th St. (north end more! toys, boy clothes (size 5 to small), 5. 118 W. 2nd St., 8:30 a.m.-1:00 13. 557 N. Green St. Most items Main St.) Household items, Moosman Storage Units, misc. 36. p.m. Nollett Electric. Some free are $1.00 and under. girls/womens clothes, furni- south on Merritt Dam Road. Weber & Company stuff, most everything else 1/2 22. 630 Essex St., 8:00 a.m. New ture, appliances. Great items- Lots of stuff ! price. 14. 520 N. Government St. gas trimmers, lawn equipment, don't miss out. 206 E 4th 8:00-2:00. House- Books, also teacher resourc- new siding, exterior lights, hose 37. 6. 715 N. Cherry St., 8:00 a.m. 29. 804 N Howe St. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 hold, children’s clothes, books, es, household items, picture reel, shop tools, misc. Real Estate Misc., little bit of everything. frames, womens clothes-me- p.m. Large table, dressers, Chi- DVDs, Little Tikes BB hoops, Rick Weber, Broker, 402-389-1406 7. 233 N. Western, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 dium, Smith Corona electric na cabinet, baby girl items and young women’s jeans and west- Call 402-376-1216 or visit our website p.m. Kids and adult clothes, elec- typewriter. clothes, boys clothes, women’s ern wear tric lawn mower, rice cooker, clothes, and bed frame. www.weberco.biz for a complete listing of properties home decor, home furnishings. 10 Valentine Midland News Valentine, NE, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 USDA announces more than 1.2 million acres Obituaries accepted in recent sign up for Larry D. Hain, 79 Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands Larry Dean Hain was born on watching the pink and orange January 9, 1941 in Indianola, IA to sunsets that graced the rugged LINCOLN, July 10, 2020 – The agement practices on the enrolled isting grassland and predominance wishing to conduct business with loving parents, Albert and Dorothy sandhills on clear evenings. United States Department of Ag- land. Timing of some activities of native species cover and cost. FSA, Natural Resources Conserva- Hain. Larry excelled in school and Larry was an avid Husker foot- riculture’s (USDA) Farm Service may be restricted by the primary The 2018 Farm Bill set aside not tion Service or any other Service graduated from Iowa State with his ball fan. The family spent many Agency (FSA) today announced the nesting season of birds. fewer than two million acres for Center agency should call ahead BS in Business and Accounting. weekends tailgating in Lincoln, acceptance of more than 1.2 million “This large and unprecedented CRP Grassland enrollment. On and schedule an appointment. After attaining the highest rank rooting for the Huskers and often acres in the Conservation Reserve national enrollment is a reflection October 1, 2020, grassland enroll- Service Centers that are open for possible in the National Guard, traveling to bowl games. Program (CRP) Grasslands dur- of the popularity and importance ment is expected to be 2.1 million appointments will pre-screen visi- Larry moved to Omaha to start his In his retired years, Larry and ing the recent signup period that of CRP Grasslands,” said Nebraska acres. CRP is one of the largest tors based on health concerns or career in accounting. While work- Jonita loved traveling across coun- began March 16 and ended May FSA State Executive Director conservation programs at USDA. recent travel, and visitors must ing for Haskins and Sells CPA firm, try in their RV, cheering on Ne- 15. The number of acres offered Nancy Johner. “The program CRP marks its 35-year anniversary adhere to social distancing guide- Larry was assigned to an auditing braska football, feeding the finches, during this signup period was 1.9 emphasizes support for grazing in 2020 with 21.9 million acres cur- lines. Visitors may also be required project in Valentine in 1965 where and listening to country music. He million acres, over three times the operations and plant and animal rently enrolled. to wear a face covering during he met his future wife, Jonita Sears. loved spending time with his three number offered during the last biodiversity, while protecting For more information on CRP their appointment. Field work will Larry always said “It was love at children, his eight grandchildren signup period in 2016. In Nebraska, land under the greatest threat of Grasslands, contact your local FSA continue with appropriate social first sight!” and of course his loving wife of 298,890 acres were accepted into conversion or development.” county office or visit fsa.usda.gov/ distancing. Our program delivery Jonita and Larry married on 53 years. Larry and Jonita took the program. Participants will receive an crp. To locate your local FSA office, staff will be in the office, and they April 29, 1967. They settled per- extraordinary care of each other Through CRP Grasslands, farm- annual rental payment. The dura- visit farmers.gov/service-locator. will be working with our producers manently in Omaha where they up until his very last day on July ers and ranchers can protect grass- tion of the CRP contract is 10 or 15 All USDA Service Centers are in office, by phone and using online started their family. They enjoyed 4, 2020. lands, rangelands and pastures years. FSA ranked offers using a open for business, including some tools. More information can be a beautiful home in Millard where Larry was preceded in death by while retaining the right to con- number of factors, including exis- that are open to visitors to conduct found at farmers.gov/coronavirus. their three children - Alecia, An- his parents, Albert and Dorothy, duct common grazing practices, tence of expiring CRP land, threat business in person by appointment drew and Ann - were born. Larry and brothers, Marvin and Keith. produce hay and do other man- of conversion or development, ex- only. All Service Center visitors continued to excel in the Omaha He is survived by his loving wife business world and was the control- of 53 years Jonita (Sears) Hain, his ler of First Data Corporation. The three children, Alecia Kay (Hain) Hain family enjoyed vacationing to Stepp, Andrew Hain, Ann Marie the family ranch in Valentine, ski- (Hain) Nusbaum, daughter-in-law, Game and Parks continues to reopen pools, ing during the winter in Colorado Danielle (Tobin) Hain and son- and boating in the warm summer in-law, Nicholas Nusbaum along education centers and state park facilities months. Their favorite summer with eight grandchildren: Brooke destinations included Branched and Brea Stenger; Lauren, Lexi LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska park and recreation areas across the Platte River State Park spray • State historical park interpre- Oak Lake in Lincoln, Merritt Dam and Lindsey Hain; Max, Major and Game and Parks Commission is the state. park will reopen July 4. Pools will tive centers also will reopen July in Valentine and Lake Manawa in Mace Nusbaum, cousins, a niece, pleased to announce the contin- They include: open with limited hours and oper- 6. While the historical parks will Iowa. nephews, and many friends. ued reopening of several facilities, • Most Nebraska state park swim- ate at reduced capacity. Hours of be open some facilities may remain As the children grew older, Larry Funeral service was held on activities and amenities in state ming pools, aquatic centers and operation can be found at Outdoor- closed, including the Buffalo Bill and Jonita built a second family Wednesday, July 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Nebraska.org. The swimming pool Ranch house, Bowring Ranch home on Lake Calamus in Burwell. Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Burial at Niobrara State Park will remain house, and Fort Hartsuff visitors’ For decades, the family, extended followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery in closed. The floating playground at center. family, and many friends had Valentine. Sandoz Chapel of the Louisville State Recreation Area A list of all services that opened wonderful times in Burwell. Larry Pines was in charge of service ar- New Books at the Library will open later. on July 6, can be found at Outdoor- and Jonita’s favorite pastime was rangements. “We Came Here to Shine” by Susie Orman Schnall • Select state park area service Nebraska.gov/healthinfo. “All Things Left Wild” by James Wade centers will reopen to the public Additionally, Game and Parks July 1 for customer service, infor- will begin hosting some educa- “The Half Sister” by Sandie Jones mation and permit sales. tional and naturalist programs on “The Stone Girl” by Dirk Wittenborn • On July 4, the paddleboats at a limited basis. Contact the park Lunch Menus “No Bad Deed” by Heather Chavez Mahoney and Platte River state or check the outdoor calendar at parks will reopen, as will the Owen Calendar.OutdoorNebraska.gov Valentine Senior Center “Pretty as A Picture” by Elizabeth Little Marina concessions and miniature for scheduled events. Wednesday, July 15- Pork steak, buttered rice, carrots, beets, bread, “Conjure Women?” by Afia Atakora golf at Mahoney. Visitors to offices, interpretive “Safe” by SK Barnett • The Nebraska Game and Parks centers, education centers, nature applesauce. Outdoor Education Center in Lin- centers and indoor events are Thursday, July 16- Chicken strips, baked beans, coleslaw, bread, coln will reopen July 6. The Wildcat temporarily required to wear a apricots. Hills Shooting Range will open July face mask. Friday, July 17- Sloppy joe, tater tots, green beans, tropical fruit. 1 and the archery range in the Eric Game and Parks is continuing to Monday, July 20- Oven baked chicken, mashed potatoes, spinach, Meeting Notes Wiebe Shooting Complex at Ponca make services and amenities avail- bread, mixed fruit. State Park continues to be open. able and is committed to keeping Tuesday, July 21- Lasagna, lettuce, garlic bread, pears. Sandhills Piecemakers Quilt Guild • The Wildcat Hills Nature Cen- the public and its staff safe during The meeting was called to order by President, Joyce Wolfenden, at ter, Schramm Education Center, the COVID-19 health crisis. For HOME DELIVERY OR CURBSIDE PICKUP 1:00 p.m. CT on June 20, 2020 at our Saturday Sew-in held at the St Water Interpretive Center at Lake more information, or to purchase Please call with your meal reservation by 9:00 a.m. the day John’s Episcopal church on Main Street in Valentine. McConaughy, and Missouri Na- a park entry permit, go to Outdoor- of the meal or up to a week in advance, 402-376-1400. Roll Call- There were 15 members present. Mary Lou Kerr shared tional Recreational River Interpre- Nebraska.org. Find park contact a rose quilt and two pineapple wall hangings. Jan Knispel shared tive Center at Ponca State Park will information at OutdoorNebraska. an orphan block. Bev Kockrow shared an embroidered quilt. Carol reopen July 6. gov/stateparks. Luther shared a pieced pillow, necktie blocks and a tie pillow. Judy Ridenour shared a star quilt. Carolyn Wickett shared a walker caddie Frosty Drive In and a bag that she had made. Minutes were read and approved. Valentine, NE Correspondence –three State Guild newsletters. A turnkey business opportunity. Old Business— Cherry Hills needs two more walker caddies if anyone would like to donate them. New Business—Cancellations include: Quilt Nebraska 2020 at Kearney October 9-10, The Black Hills Quilt Show, and Threads Across Nebraska. Check FOR SALE! Rhonda Cherry reported on the 4-Hers. The next meeting will be at the First Baptist Church on Green Call 24 hours Street July 27 at 7:00 p.m. CT. The program will be “Quilts of Valor” a day, seven with Rhonda Cherry and her 4-H sewers. Cake and ice cream will be days a week out served. Call Joyce Wolfenden 402-376-1166 or Debby Galloway 402-966- 3471 for more information. This meeting was a Saturday Sew-in and no formal program was 1-800-ACS-2345 Dodi Osburn given. www.cancer.org the news 402-322-5777 Debby Galloway, Secretary LashleyLand.com @ See us for all your NCDHD Help Wanted For 3 Positions Ricoh copier, scanner and www. Apply at https://ncdhdne.wordpress.com/careers/ color needs. valentinenews.com Public Health Nurse – Emergency Preparedness Liaison In Valentine weekly. North Central District Health Department is looking for ability to anticipate hazards and problems and respond a knowledgeable and motivated Emergency Preparedness effectively, excellent interpersonal skill, computer literate Liaison. The Emergency Preparedness Liaison will work and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, OFFICE PRODUCTS as the point of contact for schools in the North Central and ability to learn new software quickly. Bachelor’s or District Health Department District as they reopen during Associate’s degree in Science, Statistics, or Nursing with the COVID-19 response, ensure procedures and policies at least two years of experience in Nursing, Public Health, CENTER, INC. are current with State of Nebraska and Department of Healthcare, or other data or science-related fields. Regis- 893 E. 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Position back by poplular demand excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to be filled immediately, open until filled. to remain calm under pressure, strong leadership skills, Public Health Nurse – Emergency Response Liaison 12th Annual North Central District Health Department is looking problems and respond effectively, excellent interpersonal for a motivated and eager Emergency Response Liaison. skills, computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office The Emergency Response Liaison will aid in emergency Suite or related software, and ability to do to physical response activities related to COVID-19, assist in vac- work including bending, twisting and lifting 50 lbs at least cination clinic planning, assist in championing Personal 5 hours a week. A candidate with a Bachelor’s or Associ- Protective Equipment (PPE) distribution and inventory, ate’s degree in Business, Emergency Management, Public as well as assist in back-up duties in contract tracing and Health, Nursing, or related field, at least two years of case investigations for NCDHD Epidemiology Nursing experience in a healthcare setting, emergency response, or need. public health, RN or LPN preferred but not required. A successful candidate will have experience in a Target hire date of 7/27/2020. Interested candidates healthcare setting, current, thorough understanding of should visit the North Central District Health Department COVID-19, excellent verbal and written communication Careers page to submit a resume and cover letter. Position for skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, strong to be filled immediately, open until filled. leadership skills, the ability to anticipate hazards and Prevention Coordinator North Central District Health Department is looking A successful candidate will show demonstrated achieve- for a motivated and dynamic Drug and Alcohol Prevention ments with families and youth. Preferred skills include; Coordinator. The Prevention Coordinator will manage the exceptional verbal and written skills, ability to work ef- local substance abuse prevention coalitions, coordinate fectively both independently and as part of a team, ability local law enforcement activities, local programs, projects, to learn fast and solve unique challenges, experience using $ and practices designed to reduce key risk factors contrib- computers for a variety of tasks, competency in Microsoft 100 or more uting to substance abuse by youth and across all lifespan. Word, Excel and PowerPoint, technical skills in various The coordinator will work to develop and acquire training online tools. Knowledge in file management, transcription, and technical assistance services to support prevention and other administrative procedures, and must be self- outcomes. The individual will work to network with local motivated and show initiative in working without close trade in agencies, community groups, schools, formal and infor- direct supervision. mal leaders to ensure quality delivery of services within Some evening and weekend hours required. Local travel target communities as well as complete grant writing and within the service area required. Occasional travel to reporting for Strategic Prevention Framework – Partner- other Nebraska communities for purposes of region-wide on any in stock recliner, reclining ships For Success (SPF-PFS) grant program and fund- or statewide collaboration required. Access to personal ing through Region 4 Behavioral Health. The successful transportation required. candidate will possess excellent time management and Target hire date of 7/27/2020. Interested candidates sofa, or reclining loveseat communication skills, as well as skills in collaboration should visit the North Central District Health Department with community members, external partners, and internal Careers page to submit a resume and cover letter. Position teams, which are essential to project success. to be filled immediately, open until filled. NELSEN FURNITURE North Central District 250 N. Main • Valentine, NE • (402) 376-1360 • 1-800-568-7657 Health Department Visa • Discover Card • MasterCard 422 East Douglas Street • O’Neill, NE 68763 • 402-336-2406 www.nelsenfurniture.com Valentine Midland News 11 Classifieds Valentine, NE, Wednesday, July 15, 2020

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I looked across the bay at the On 06/28/20 at 10:19 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of South daughter of the King of kings needs and challenges the country to a horizon and seeing the silhouette of Cherry Street in regard to a domestic disturbance. Following an investi- her heavenly Father to reach out of life. But there new community, the city of Monterey against the sky, gation, a 23 year old South Dakota male was arrested for false imprison- in a unique way that says, “Of all are times I want Points to a new ministry. I silently breathed a prayer asking ment and using a firearm to commit a felony. the countless voices and requests I something more Another time it for divine encouragement. On 06/30/20 at 12:52 a.m., officers were called to the 200 block of North hear each day, you are very special that I know is was a note that ar- Later that evening at home, the Ray Street in regard to a disturbance. A 22 year old Valentine woman to me.” I guess I’d call it a need for from His hand to Ponder rived in our mail phone rang. It was two special was arrested for disturbing the peace. a divine Father’s “hug.” my heart. He has box the very day I friends from Canada that we had On 07/01/20 at 12:27 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near Trail At those times, I go to Him and always answered Pam Keech Bryan asked him. It was not heard from or talked to in years. Drive. Following an investigation, a 34 year old Valentine woman was say, “Father will You encourage those requests postmarked a day That conversation lifted the low arrested for suspicion of operating her vehicle while under the influence me in a special way today so that on that day. or two earlier. places of my soul. Guess where they of alcohol. I know it’s from You?” I can’t say Once His encouragement to me One evening I remember sitting were … in Monterey!! On 07/01/20 at 7:42 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 200 that I have done this often because I was a single flower that bloomed on the beach in Santa Cruz, CA, “Your Father knows what block of North Main Street. Following an investigation, a 43 year old regularly go to the Word for refresh- near my kitchen window extra where we lived. It was dusk, a stun- you need before you ask Him.” man and 45 year old woman, both from South Dakota, were arrested on ment. There I find answers, trea- early in the season … on Christ- ning time of day. We sat quietly Matthew 6:8 multiple drug charges. On 07/01/20 at 8:45 p.m., an officer made contact with a 41 year old man from Arizona in the 300 block of North Main Street for impeding traffic. The subject was cited for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz. On 07/02/20 at 1:26 a.m., an officer made a traffic stop near Second and Main Streets. Following an investigation, a 32 year old Valentine woman was arrested for suspicion of operating her vehicle while under Lawsuit filed against Cherry County, Cherry the influence of alcohol. On 07/03/20 at 4:35 p.m., an officer made a traffic stop. A 25 year old Lincoln, NE man was cited for no vehicle registration. County Commissioners, BSH Kilgore, Cherry On 07/03/20 at 6:33 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near Third and Cherry Streets. An 18 year old South Dakota man was cited for a stop sign violation. County Wind, and Bluestem Sandhills On 07/03/20 at 7:32 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop near High- way 20 and Wood Street. A 22 year old Valentine woman was cited for Continued from Page 1 no driver’s license. are much greater than presently of Stahr and BSH’s counsel. The owners to put their properties to On 07/04/20 at 11:00 a.m., an officer made a traffic stop. A 32 year old The suit goes into family con- known, but Plaintiff’s efforts to Second application and extension uses that are not listed among those Valentine woman was cited for speeding. nections for Commissioner Tanya discover the full connections and fi- should never have been considered uses specifically identified in the Officers responded to 154 calls for service this week. Storer and Commissioner Martin nancial interest have been delayed because of the moratorium im- zoning district in which they are Dana Miller, Chief DeNaeyer. and impeded with the assistance of posed by the Planning Commission located. Valentine Police Department The suit says that they voted in the Cherry County Attorney. and the obvious and logical need The suit further alleges that 402-376-3055 favor of the CUP and the Extension, Additional grounds for invalidat- to fully investigate the impacts of Cherry Count Wind claims that the [email protected] not for any legitimate reason, but ing the extension are based on the wind turbines, particularly upon project will result in approximately to benefit their families. It fur- flawed and illegal procedure before the Sandhills area. $300,000 in annual landowner rev- ther states that the families and the Commission caused by the er- The CUP and Extension are in- enues alone. personal connections to the CUP roneous, false, and improper advice valid because they allow property Valentine Police Report

EPA approves first surface disinfectant products 06-28-20 to 07-04-20 CALLS Accident Non-Injury 2 Backing up without looking had predictable outcome. Animal Complaint 2 Critter on the loose call. It was a prairie dog. Not your tested on the SARS-CoV-2 virus average daily call for sure. WASHINGTON (July 6, 2020) — themselves and their families from tivated the guidance for the first rectly against SARS-CoV-2. These Assist Citizen 10 Caller had questions about federal laws that we don’t deal with. Directed them to the appropriate agency. Throughout the COVID-19 public the novel coronavirus,” said EPA time in response to the SARS-CoV-2 are the first List N products for Assist Motorist 1 Twice officers had to remind folks to stop laying in the health emergency, the U.S. En- Administrator Andrew Wheeler. public health emergency. The guid- which the agency has reviewed roadway…I don’t think anyone ever had to remind me of this vironmental Protection Agency “EPA’s review of products tested ance allows product manufacturers laboratory testing data and ap- when I was growing up. Or even after I grew (EPA) has worked to provide the against this virus marks an im- to provide EPA with data, even in proved label claims against SARS- up….intoxication was suspect. American public with information portant milestone in President advance of an outbreak, that shows CoV-2. EPA expects to approve Assist Other Law 9 Officers assisted RDAP of Valentine, Cherry County EMS, and about how to safely and effectively Trump’s all of government ap- their products are effective against such claims for additional List N Assist Other Agency 4 the Valentine Fire Department this week. Assault 1 kill the novel coronavirus, SARS- proach to fighting the spread of harder-to-kill viruses than SARS- products in the coming weeks. Bar Call 1 Please drink responsibly, especially on holiday weekends. CoV-2, on surfaces. Last week, COVID-19.” CoV-2. Through this guidance All products on EPA’s List N Lots of extra people in town keeping us busy. EPA approved two products, Lysol Before pesticide products can and the agency’s review of newly meet the agency’s criteria for ef- Business Check 42 Disinfectant Spray (EPA Reg No. legally make claims that they can registered products, EPA’s list of fectiveness against SARS-CoV-2. Civil Disturbance 1 777-99) and Lysol Disinfectant Max kill a particular pathogen such as products that meet the agency’s cri- When using an EPA-registered Civil Matter/Standby 2 Dispute over a vehicle called in. In the end…it was a very Cover Mist (EPA Reg No. 777-127), SARS-CoV-2, the claim must be au- teria for use against SARS-CoV-2 disinfectant, follow the label direc- confusing issue. Code Violation 1 Tall grass was the code violation of the week. Keep at based on laboratory testing that thorized by EPA based on a review (known as List N) includes more tions for safe, effective use. Make it. That stuff just keeps growing! shows the products are effective of data. Because novel viruses are than 420 products. In many cases, sure to follow the contact time, Complaint 5 Complaint of gross fluids being dumped in a parking lot. First against SARS-CoV-2. typically not immediately available the agency was able to approve which is the amount of time the time for this kind of call. Hopefully also the last. “EPA is committed to identifying for laboratory testing, EPA estab- claims in as little as 14 days. surface should be visibly wet. Read Criminal Mischief 3 Officers are keeping juveniles in shape this summer with a new tools and providing accurate lished guidance for Emerging Viral This week, EPA updated the en- the agency’s infographic on how to free running program. We even give rides home to meet the parents. BTW nice robe Hugh, you know who you are! and up-to-date information to Pathogens. tries for two products on List N to use these products. Disturbance 5 help the American public protect In January 2020, the agency ac- show they have now been tested di- Domestic Disturbance 1 DUI Alcohol 1 When in doubt…deny, deny, deny. Unfortunately, officers were not buying it. But driver was assisted to our favorite hotel! Fireworks 1 ß See this number 1? Good job Valentine! Not going to lie, I USDA Rural Development/Nebraska was anticipating more calls pertaining to fireworks J Follow Up Investigation 12 Patrol Request 1 Concerned caller wanting us to keep an eye out because someone had been on their property in the night. You got it! homeownership program has low rates Special Assignment 2 Lincoln, Neb. July 10, 2020- Ef- assist low- and moderate-income rural communities. All communi- Applicants must have acceptable Suspicious Person/Vehicle 6 A vehicle was parked in a random spot with the hazards going. Officer found the driver was sound asleep. Thanks for fective July 1, 2020, the interest households to become homeown- ties in Nebraska are eligible for credit history and repayment abil- stopping first. rate decreased to 2.5 percent for ers when conventional financing is USDA Rural Development housing ity. Credit scores of 640 or greater Theft 1 Recommended shopping (with money) at a local business USDA Rural Development’s Direct not available. The program offers programs with the exceptions of are typically considered as accept- rather than touring the inside of our facility. Although I do Homeownership Loan Program. affordable fixed rates with no down Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, able, however, credit scores below know folks who prefer the dinners here. This is the lowest interest rate in payment. Depending on household Kearney, Lincoln, North Platte, 640 may also be considered with Traffic Stop 30 Traffic stops were made for speeding, stop sign violations, no turn signals, no lights, no plates DUI, kids not in car seats, the history of the program! Makes incomes, mortgage payments may Omaha and South Sioux City/Da- additional credit analysis. and minor offenses with some dandy issues including a really it even a greater opportunity for be further subsidized to as low as kota City.” An income eligibility Visit the Single Family Hous- crushed windshield being held in with 2x4’s. That was most homeownership! an interest rate of one percent. calculator and eligible rural areas ing Direct Home Loan Program impressive! USDA’s Rural Development di- Properties eligible for Rural are available at: https://go.usa. for more information and a list of Traffic Other 2 Officers had to contact a person to tell them to quit walking rect loan program is available to Development financing must be in gov/xfg39 contact information. in the lane of traffic….when there is traffic! Weapon Violation 2 Do you own an iphone? Text the words ‘pew pew’ to someone in your contact list. You will not be disappointed. Welfare Check 4 Total Calls 154 Nebraska businesses receive pandemic loans The Small Business Administra- each business took out in loans, got loans of $5 million to $10 million. access the stories. The Roper Lab tion released some details about offering a range that the loan fell The Roper Lab for Data in Com- is a division of the Nebraska News 4,179 Nebraska businesses that took into. Only loans of $150,000 or more munity Journalism has organized Service at the UNL College of Jour- out Paycheck Protection Program were reported. the data by community. You are nalism and Mass Communications. Troopers arrest 16 impaired drivers loans of $150,000 or more. Of the 4,179 loans, 2,394 of them welcome to take material for your For questions and clarification, The Small Business Administra- were for the lowest range, $150,000 or other communities and edit sto- contact Matt Waite at matt.waite@ during Fourth of July weekend tion did not report the exact amount to $350,000. Statewide, 36 businesses ries together. See the link below to unl.edu. JULY 6, 2020 (LINCOLN, NEB.) alcohol, troopers also issued 16 — Troopers with the Nebraska citations for driving under sus- State Patrol (NSP) removed 16 pension , two minor in possession, impaired drivers from the road nine open container, six no proof during the weekend surrounding of insurance, five no seat belt, two Suspect arrested following homicide, standoff in Broken Bow Independence Day. improper child restraint, and 292 JULY 12, 2020 (NORTH PLATTE, At approximately 6:30 p.m. Sat- scene. The suspect, Trenton Esch, the residence voluntarily and was During the enforcement effort, speeding, including 17 for driving NEB.) — The Nebraska State Pa- urday, the Custer County Sheriff’s 44, is the stepson of the victim. taken into custody without further which ran from Friday, July 3, at 100 miles per hour or more. trol SWAT Team has arrested a Office responded to a reported Esch was believed to have fled incident. through Sunday, July 5, troopers Troopers also performed 137 man after a brief standoff in Broken shooting that occurred at 80451 to his residence at 208 South N. Esch has been lodged in Custer performed high visibility patrols motorist assists throughout the Bow following a homicide in rural Round Valley Road, north of Bro- Street in Broken Bow. NSP SWAT County Jail. The Nebraska State throughout Nebraska. The effort Independence Day weekend. The Custer County Saturday evening, ken Bow. The victim, Crystal Esch, responded to the scene. At ap- Patrol is leading the ongoing in- was in cooperation with several three-day effort was made possible July 11. 62, was pronounced deceased at the proximately, 9:40 p.m., Esch exited vestigation. local law enforcement agencies thanks in part to a grant for $17,700 across the state. from the Nebraska Department of In addition to the 16 arrests for Transportation – Highway Safety driving under the influence of Office.

Continued from Page 2 ❥From the Governor tion with the local health department, City of Grand Island, and lead- ers at the state level. They are taking necessary precautions that will allow the State Fair to take place safely and successfully. Midland News The State Fair plays an important role in the life of our state. Agricul- ture is our state’s number one industry. Roughly one in four Nebraskans right at work in agriculture, and many jobs in our cities and towns depend on farming and ranching. Each year, Nebraskans travel from every corner of the state to gather for the festivities at the State Fair. The fair is an your fingertips. important bridge between urban and rural Nebraska, bringing hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans in contact with agriculture through live- Check out the news online stock shows, 4-H events, and great food. It’s important that we continue to cultivate a connection between agriculture and our communities, so www.valentinenews.com we can grow Nebraska for years to come. For more information about the plan for this year’s fair, watch www.statefair.org for updates in the 1 year e-subscription coming weeks and days. As you’re traveling the state this summer, I hope you enjoy all that our $ communities across the Good Life have to offer. If you have questions 25.00 about traveling or other matters, you are always welcome to email me at [email protected] or call 402-471-2244. Best wishes on your adventures as you explore Nebraska!