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Vol. 49 No. 34 14 Pages - 1 Section Valentine, Nebraska 69201 • January 20, 2021

On Thursday, January 14, Governor Pete Ricketts delivered his annual State of the State address in the George W. Norris Legisla- tive Chamber. Valentine Elementry School recipients pictured are from L to R: Mrs. Wonnenburg, Tammy Lutter, Jan Smith, Pastor Scott McClel- In the address, Governor Ricketts overviewed his priorities for len, Ms. Johnson, Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Stec, and Mrs. Brown. the next two-year budget, which include delivering property tax relief and veterans tax relief. He also welcomed senators as they opened the First Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature. Gov. Ricketts’ Nebraska Way budget and legislative initiatives

LINCOLN – Governor Pete budget anticipates this legislative Ricketts unveiled his budget recom- proposal being enacted in 2021. mendations and legislative priori- 5. School Funding: The Gover- ties for the 2021 legislative session nor’s proposed budget fully funds during his annual State of the the state school aid formula with State address. In his speech, Gov. an additional $42.7 million in state Ricketts talked about the need for aid to K-12 schools over the next two state leaders to work together the years. Each year of this budget, the Nebraska Way to deliver property formula is providing roughly $1.1 Valentine Middle School recipients pictured are from L to R: Mr. Sayer, Jan Smith, Pastor Scott tax relief and help move the state billion in aid to schools. McClellen, Tammy Lutter, Mrs. Thrope, and Mrs. Hronek. forward as the coronavirus pan- 6. Space Command: Nebraska demic continues. is still working to bring the U.S. Here are the top 10 things you Space Command to the Heartland. need to know about the Governor’s The Governor’s budget calls for the budget and legislative initiatives: Legislature to invest $50 million in a 1. Controls State Spending: The public-private partnership to bring Governor proposes controlling this important mission to Offutt Air spending by limiting the State’s an- Force Base. nual budget growth to 1.5 percent. 7. Public Safety: The Governor This is less than one-fourth of the is recommending an initial invest- yearly budget growth before Gov. ment of $115 million to replace Ricketts took office. the decaying Nebraska State Peni- 2. Controls Local Spending: The tentiary with a new, modern cor- Governor is recommending legisla- rectional facility. This investment tive action to limit the growth of will also increase the operational local government property taxes capacity of Nebraska’s corrections to three percent per year. Property system to meet forecasted needs. taxes have grown by 4.46 percent 8. Healthcare Workforce Flexibil- annually on average for the last ity: The Governor is recommending 10 years for an overall increase of legislation to allow licensed health- 54.65 percent. New local spending care professionals from other states constraints are critical to ensure the to work in Nebraska. He issued an relief provided goes into people’s executive order in 2020 to allow this Valentine High School recipients pictured are from L to R: Mr. Halley, Jan Smith, Tammy Lutter, pockets and to maintain local con- flexibility during the coronavirus Pastor Scott McClellen, and Mr. Cronin. trol in future years. pandemic. The legislation Gov. 3. Property Tax Relief: The Ricketts is proposing would make Governor’s budget delivers $1.36 this change permanent to encour- billion in property tax relief over age more healthcare professionals Pastor Paul Nolting. the biennium. This includes $550 to bring their skills to the Good Life. Caregiver Project II million in direct property tax relief 9. Creating Opportunities for through the State’s Property Tax Military Families: The Governor by Jan Smith Everyone from administration, credible price; Vicky Cumbow at and Greg Brown, Joan and Lou Credit Relief Fund, and over $596 is asking the Legislature to remove Tammy Lutter, Pastor Scott teachers, substitutes, rural, kitchen Flower Land donated all the bags to Johnson, Lisa Schneider, Anne and million from the newly enacted barriers that prevent military McClellen and myself reached out staff, and janitors. They received a put them in and ribbon to tie them, Dick Clark, Tim and Lila O’Keefe, LB 1107 refundable property tax spouses from taking jobs as teach- to the community a second time coffee cup telling them thank you the following gave cash donations Monte and Kathy Linaberry, Rusty to recognize all in the educational and how much we as a community to be used toward both Caregivers and Marsha Osburn. Skylar Reagle credit. Gov. Ricketts is also propos- ers. area. The ones who are going over appreciate them. Inside the mug Projects: Duane and Danita Kime, helped with filling the cups. ing roughly $214 million to provide 10. Broadband Connectivity: and above to keep the children in were several items: a much needed Sandhills State Bank, Valentine We appreciate everyone for for property tax payments under The Governor’s recommendations school as safe as possible. smiling face stress ball, candy, Bible Livestock, Thomas and Claire making this possible; because of the current homestead exemption include $40 million over the next Caregiver Project II included bookmark, etc. Lancaster, Matt and JJ Harvey, Dr. your generous donations this time program. two years to expand broadband deliveries to all the staff at the high Once again our community came Renee Taylor, Peggy and Lonnie we were able to give out over 190 4. Veterans Tax Relief: Last year, connectivity to 45,000 households. school, middle school, elementary through: Jo and her staff at Outback Snell, Neil and Callie Kreutner, Gail mugs to the ones who care about the Legislature voted unanimously The Governor delivered his State school, rural schools, Grace Lu- Screenprinting and Embroidery Redding, Deb and Eldon Reagle, the education of our children: as to exempt 50 percent of military of the State Address at the State theran and Zion Lutheran schools. ordered mugs and pens at an in- Rod and Betty Daugherty, Angie the mug says The City with Heart. retirement from state income taxa- Capitol in Lincoln at 10:00 a.m.; At tion. This year, the Unicameral will 11:30 a.m., His address was delivered consider increasing this exemption in Grand Island; at 2:00 p.m. at North to 100 percent to provide additional Platte; and the final address at 3:15 President Trump signs bill to rename veterans tax relief. The Governor’s p.m., in Scottsbluff. Homestead National Monument into Law Washington, D.C. - The Nebraska was signed into law by President a look into our past. Renaming this are rightfully proud of our role in Cork Thornton Memorial Ice congressional delegation released Trump on Wednesday, January 13. facility to more accurately reflect settling the great plains, and I look the following statements after leg- “Nebraskans have always been this location gives a clearer picture forward to seeing the future success islation renaming Homestead Na- defined by hard work and grit. Our of the opportunities and hands-on of this National Historical Park.” Fishing Tourney date changed tional Monument in Gage County, ancestors who lived and worked learning experience available,” “Nebraska is forever linked as Homestead National Historical on the prairie endured a whole lot, said Rep. Smith. “Our state has a to our homesteading ancestors, The Cork Thornton Memo- will be returned back to you. Park was signed into law. Sen. Ben and the Homestead National His- rich history and learning about it who populated this country and rial Ice Fishing Tournament has Rules meeting and calcutta will Sasse (R-NE) introduced the bill, toric Park will teach this history to has never been easier thanks to in- imparted to future generations a been officially pushed back to still be held at the Rosebud Casino S. 1910, with support from Sen. Americans for decades. I am glad novative projects such as this one. I lasting spirit of courage, tenacity, Saturday, February 20, 2021, due Friday, February 19 with check-ins Deb Fischer (R-NE). The House to see this change more accurately thank everyone involved in this ef- and achievement. Homestead cel- to unforeseen winds and unsafe starting at 4:00 p.m. companion bill, H.R.1472, was reflect our history and I am tre- fort, particularly Friends of Home- ebrates the spirit of those hardy, ice conditions. The Dave Genz seminar and the introduced by Rep. Adrian Smith mendously proud to have worked stead, Congressman Fortenberry visionary individuals who under- Any team that is currently use of 4-wheelers is unknown at (NE-03) with support from Reps. alongside Congressman Smith to for drafting the first version of this stood the appeal of life on the Great signed up to fish, but can’t make the this time. Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01) and Don get this done," said Senator Sasse. bill when Homestead was located new tournament date, a full refund Bacon (NE-02). The bill passed the “Places like the Homestead in the First District, and Senator House in November 2019, passed National Historical Park bring Sasse for his efforts to move this Continued on back page the Senate in December 2020, and American history alive and allow us through the Senate. Nebraskans Cherry County 4-H NCAP Community Cares 8 What’s inside Virtual Achievement Opinion/Commentary ...... 2 Sports ...... 5, 6, 7 extends food distribution Family and Health ...... 3 Legal Notices...... 8, 9, 10 Celebration Church ...... 4 Classifieds ...... 13 -see page 5 -see page 14 News...... 11, 12, 14 2 Valentine Midland news

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distriCt Military Academy nominations Early indications of heavy eWs U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R- to the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Military Academy and the lifting are not surprising 43 n Neb.), a senior member of the the U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the by Tom Brewer Senate Armed Services Commit- • Paul Cornett of Gretna to the U.S. Naval Academy Based on early bill introduc- vote (Obama in 2008 and Biden in tee, released the names of the 37 U.S. Naval Academy • Benjamin Janssen of Columbus tions, the 2021 Nebraska Legisla- 2020) based on election results in Nebraskans she is nominating this • Micah Duerk of Lincoln to the to the U.S. Air Force Academy ture is setting itself up for some the Second Congressional District. year for U.S. service academies. U.S. Air Force Academy and the • Levi Kicken of Gering to the U.S. heavy lifting sooner than later. Critics of the bill, such as ACLU Freedom is the “It is my pleasure to nominate U.S. Naval Academy Air Force Academy Controversial measures range of Nebraska, say it would hurt this impressive group of Nebraska • Julien Fichepain of Omaha to • Aiden Knopik of Lincoln to the from Omaha Sen. Justin Wayne’s voter turnout by signaling to vot- best policy students for our nation’s presti- the U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Air Force Academy proposed constitutional amend- ers of all political parties that their gious military academies. All • Ethan Koerwitz of Lin- ment (LR2CA) to legalize cannabis votes for the nation’s highest of- I have spent a lot of my life fight- of these students have proven coln to the U.S. Air Force use to southeast Nebraska Sen. fices matter less. ing for this country. The fact that themselves to be dedicated nOte frOm Academy and the U.S. Naval Julie Slama’s proposed voter ID re- The title of Vargas’ proposal the United States is a beacon of leaders in their communities. Academy quirement (LR3CA). The lawmaker pretty much says it all. It’s to be freedom in the world is what al- I know that they will repre- • Andrzej Korlacki of from Peru also offers a return to known as the Meatpacking Em- ways made me proud to wear the sent both Nebraska and the WashingtOn d.C. Lincoln to the U.S. Naval the winner take all presidential ployees COVID-19 Protection Act. uniform. We believe that people United States with honor,” Academy election vote (LB76). The senator from South Omaha ought to be free. The right to keep said Senator Fischer. by Deb Fischer • Ashley Kraemer of Al- Throw in Omaha Sen. Tony Var- represents a number of packing and bear arms is one of the most sa- Below are Senator Fisch- len to the U.S. Air Force gas COVID-re- plants, many of cred rights enshrined in our federal er’s nominees for the Class Academy and the U.S. Naval lated meatpack- which were the and state constitutions. of 2025: Academy ing require- CapitOl scene of com- The past 12 months have pre- • Sean Bean of Omaha to the U.S. • Jenny Goesch of Spencer to the • Jacob Lawrence of Lincoln to ments (LB241) munity spread, sented steady reminders of why Air Force Academy and the U.S. U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. the U.S. Air Force Academy and Bayard Sen. infections and this right is so important. More and Naval Academy Naval Academy • Gage Long of Grand Island to Phil Erdman’s VieW deaths. Vargas’ more, people of all political stripes • Camden Berry of Omaha to the • Elizabeth Guevara of Lincoln to the U.S. Naval Academy renewed shot retired father have decided to take responsibil- U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the the U.S. Air Force Academy • Liam Millwood of Lincoln to the (LR11CA) at a by J.L. Schmidt died of the virus ity for protecting themselves and U.S. Naval Academy • Joseph Hinrichs of Sutton to the U.S. Air Force Academy statewide “Con- at his home in their families. Month after month, • Alliah Bourne of Rushville to U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. • Jack Moseman of Omaha to the sumption Tax,” and you’ve got a New York State. 2020 set records for new gun sales. the U.S. Air Force Academy Air Force Academy U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. full plate that has to include a new He attempted to introduce a According to the National Shooting • Grace Castle of Papillion to the • Lauren Hubert of Gretna to the Naval Academy two-year state budget. Expect bills similar bill toward the end of last Sports Foundation, about 8.5 mil- U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Naval Academy • Alexander Naimoli of Omaha to dealing with policing based on the year’s pandemic delayed session lion people became first-time gun • Madeline Clark of Bennington • Andreas Huscher of Lincoln to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 2020 summer of discontent as well but couldn’t muster the support owners in 2020. and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy as corrections reform to address to override rules that would have In Article I, Section 1, our Ne- • Summer Nelson of Omaha to the the second-most-crowded prison allowed it. He noted that had the braska Constitution recognizes U.S. Air Force Academy system in the country. packing plants quickly adopted the “the right to keep and bear arms • Roman Penney of Omaha to the Wayne’s proposal comes as no safeguards suggested in that bill - for security or defense of self, pOlitiCal satire U.S. Military Academy surprise given the state Supreme spreading workers six feet apart, family, home, and others, and for • Paul Porter of Bellevue to the Court’s rejection last year of an providing face masks, screening common lawful defense, hunting, U.S. Air Force Academy attempt to put authorization of workers for the virus before they recreational use, and all other law- by Paul Fell • Garrett Salisbury of Lincoln to medical marijuana on the ballot began their shift, and staggering ful purposes, and such rights shall the U.S. Military Academy and the voter-approved passage shifts - lives could have been saved. not be denied or infringed by the • Ava Spinar of Lincoln to the of measures to allow recreational The bill provides a penalty for fail- state or any subdivision thereof.” U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. use in South Dakota and some ure to comply. This version of the constitutional Naval Academy other states. The court ruled ballot Erdman’s consumption tax, language was placed there by vot- • Thomas Stevens of Ord to the language included too many topics. which first reared its head decades ers not in some ancient time, but U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. It’s fitting that Slama - a law ago as the transaction tax, died last in 1988 by initiative measure 403. Merchant Marine Academy school student who was first ap- session before receiving debate by Unfortunately, many of my col- • Wynema Stracener of Sutton to pointed by the Governor and then the full Legislature. The tax would leagues in the Legislature have the U.S. Air Force Academy and the defeated another Republican in a apply to all purchases of services been reluctant to fully honor this U.S. Naval Academy divisive election that saw the party and new goods, except for fuel, promise. Because of that, state law • Noah Talmadge of Papillion to fined several times by the Public beginning no later than January prohibits most people from carry- the U.S. Military Academy Service Commission for question- 1, 2024. ing defensive weapons concealed. • Kolbe Villa of Lincoln to the U.S. able mailings and robocalls - would The proposed constitutional To carry a concealed handgun Air Force Academy and the U.S. offer the divisive, heavily partisan amendment would prohibit the legally, folks have to pay hundreds Naval Academy issues. state and all political subdivisions of dollars for a required course and • Cian Weekly of Bennington to Slama said the proposed con- from imposing an income tax, a permit application fee. In my first the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and stitutional amendment, which property tax, an inheritance tax, an year in office, I introduced LB 502 the U.S. Naval Academy requires voters to bring their photo estate tax, and a tax on retail sales to make Nebraska a “constitutional • Addison Wilbur of Lincoln to to the polls, would simply combat of goods and services except for a carry” state. That bill was shot the U.S. Naval Academy voter fraud while preserving pub- consumption tax and to require the down by anti-gun senators. The • James Wills of Papillion to the lic confidence in the legitimacy of Legislature to enact a consump- same year, Senator Mike Hilgers U.S. Air Force Academy elected government. tion tax. introduced his LB 68, to end the • Jacob Zitek of Louisville to the John Cartier, director of voting Erdman said consumption taxes patchwork of local gun control U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the rights for Civic Nebraska, said are fair, simple and transparent. measures that are layered on top U.S. Air Force Academy and the such a measure disproportionately Replacing Nebraska’s current tax of state and federal law. Despite U.S. Naval Academy affects minority and low-income system with a consumption tax heroic efforts by Senator Hilgers, Nebraskans and erodes trust in the would reduce administrative costs, that bill died on Select File, mostly electoral system. Introduction of promote individual saving and because of urban senators who the measure for the ninth time in investment and help encourage claimed that the bill violated the 10 years comes on the heels of mobs businesses to locate and expand in principle of local control. storming the U.S. Capitol over Nebraska, he said. During floor debate on LB 68, Nebraskans want more space debunked claims of widespread Opponents argue that it is not anti-gun Senator Adam Morfeld voter fraud and further promotes as balanced as the current multi stood on the floor and said, “I am in Over the past six weeks, Nebras- pelling bid to bring SPACECOM of Nebraska College of Law became mistrust. category approach, which allows support of responsible policy that kans have been rallying to bring to Offutt Air Force Base (AFB) in the first U.S. law program to offer a Since Nebraska is a majority Re- fluctuating revenue from several allows for local control to react to U.S. Space Command (SPACE- Bellevue. Our state is one of six doctoral degree in Space Law. The publican state, the winner-take-all sources to buoy lagging collections the varying circumstances of their COM) to our state. This tremendous finalists to host the command. We University of Nebraska is home to electoral system traditionally gives in others. locality or city or county. [...] Main- support for the military is common expect the Department of the Air the National Strategic Research all five votes to the Republican. Things have just barely begun. taining that local control is critical practice in our state. Nebraskans Force to decide on a site this month, Institute (NSRI), one of the few uni- Since it was changed a few years There’s a reason they call this the because the reality in Ainsworth honor our servicemen and women, and we’ve made a great case for versity-affiliated academic centers ago, Democrats have earned one “long” session. is a lot different than the reality in and our residents take great pride Nebraska. Our state has the tal- conducting research exclusively north Lincoln or north Omaha[.]” in hosting strategic missions that ent, commitment, and resources for the Department of Defense. In On day four of the 2021 legislative protect our nation. to successfully host SPACECOM. September 2020, the U.S. Strategic session, I introduced Legislative In December 2019, Space Force Our central location is also the Command awarded NSRI a $92 Bill 236. It proposes more local became the newest branch of the ideal place for global operations million, five-year contract. NSRI control, and recognizes that many U.S. military. Its mission is vital aimed at defending every corner has now received nearly $300 mil- counties in Nebraska have taken to national security. We de- lion in research contracts since Choosing to come our gun rights more seriously than pend on spaced-based services 2012. In February 2020, the state lawmakers. In 2020, nearly for navigation, communica- rOm the Department of Homeland Se- together a dozen Nebraska counties, most tion, and commerce. Center f curity awarded the University of them rural, passed “Second pivots use GPS technology to OVernOr of Nebraska Omaha a ten year, The events of last Wednesday, lies and small businesses from the Amendment Sanctuary County” irrigate crops. Airplanes com- g $36 million grant to serve as the January 13, were nothing short of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The original resolutions. I appreciate that these municate with satellites to chart national headquarters for a new horrific. I am appalled at what I saw version of tax reform we moved out county officials are standing up and flight paths and safely transport by Pete Ricketts counterterrorism center. This and fully support the prosecution of the Ways and Means Committee declaring that they will honor their people through the skies. Satel- continuing investment shows of every participant and planner included permanence, but Demo- duty to uphold our God-given, con- lite technology helps facilitate the confidence of the federal of the uprising. Snap impeach- crats were unwilling to provide the stitutionally recognized rights. LB financial transactions. Satellites of our nation. government in Nebraska’s abil- ment, however, without a complete needed support to get that done in 236 would give counties the power relay television signals into mil- Our first competitive advantage ity to deliver research vital to our investigation sets a dangerous the final version. I will continue to to declare that permitless carry lions of homes connecting people for hosting this mission is our nation’s security. Additionally, precedent. The impeachment vote encourage my colleagues on Ways of concealed weapons is lawful in to news broadcasts and entertain- people. Nebraskans are patriotic, University President Ted Carter may feel politi- and Means to their jurisdictions for anyone who ment. These are just a few of the and we give tremendous support to is former superintendent of the cally expedient provide this is not a felon or otherwise prohib- ways satellites orbiting the planet military families and veterans. In U.S. Naval Academy and a retired to Democrats, WashingtOn certainty for ited from possessing weapons. I do in space affect our day-to-day lives. November 2020, SmartAsset ranked Vice Admiral. He has the leader- but this is not the the American not believe Nebraskans ought to Additionally, our armed forces rely Nebraska as the seventh best state ship experience and qualifications correct way to people. have to pay hundreds of dollars to on space technology to keep the for military veterans. None of the to maximize the University of address the vio- rOund-up The Ways and exercise a constitutional right. If United States secure. For instance, other states competing for SPACE- Nebraska’s contributions to the lence nor will it Means Commit- LB 236 is passed into law, I believe missile detection systems rely on COM ranked in the top 15. There’s national defense. bring our coun- by Adrian Smith tee also has an that rural Nebraska counties will spacecraft in orbit to monitor the no better relationship anywhere From an operational standpoint, try together. In- important role lead the way and show our more Earth’s surface for activity. The in the nation than between the headquartering SPACECOM at Of- stead we should to play as we timid urban neighbors that free- possibility of a foreign aggressor, community of Bellevue and Offutt futt AFB makes perfect sense. The be moving forward to work on the continue improving rural access dom is the best policy. such as China or Russia, seeking to AFB. With its affordability, great U.S. Strategic Command (STRAT- key challenges our country faces. to health care. The pandemic has Please contact my office with jam GPS signals or knock out sat- schools, and vibrant economy, COM), the 55th Wing, and the 557th I remain committed to building shown how valuable telehealth can any comments, questions, or con- ellites is a real threat. The United metro Omaha is a desirable place Weather Wing at Offutt AFB al- on our accomplishments from the be in safely connecting patients and cerns. Email me at tbrewer@leg. States needs to achieve space for military families to live. ready play key roles in supporting past four years, which had given their providers while eliminating ne.gov, mail a letter to Sen. Tom dominance to ensure our strength The academic resources in Ne- the military’s space mission. From us one of the strongest economies the need to travel long distances. I Brewer, Room #1101, P.O. Box on the world stage and to preserve braska are second-to-none in the in American history prior to CO- hope we can continue reducing bar- 94604, Lincoln, NE 68509, or call us the peace and safety of America. fields of national defense and secu- VID-19, as we safely reopen and riers to those services. At the end of at 402-471-2628. Nebraska has put forward a com- rity studies. 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SportS & Youth in the newS Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

2020 Cherry County 4-H annual Achievement Celebration goes virtual

by Michelle Garwood A month or two after the Cherry County Fair winds down each year, 4-H youth take time to reflect on lessons learned and have opportunities to apply for annual SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK year-end honors. Much of this is done through completing and sub- Ashton Lurz- Sophomore mitting Achievement Applications (record books). Ashton has been doing really Usually, there is a big banquet well in English this semester. He and the public is invited. Youth always writes thoughtful and com- set up project display boards, es- plete responses on his Study Sync pecially if they received grants or work. He also uses textual evidence other financial support throughout and shows a true understanding of the year, and visit with attendees. the text. I am always excited to read Then as dessert is enjoyed, award his responses. Great work Ashton! winners are announced and a slew - Shaniya Albertus, English of photographs are taken. Teacher This year, COVID was hitting its peak in Cherry County when this event is traditionally held. It was decided by the 4-H Council and Staff to celebrate virtually with award winners being announced on Facebook Live with several photos and stories being shared for the following week on the Cherry County Extension Facebook page. For those not on Facebook, here is a chance to see who was honored this year! Cherry Co. 4-H Council Scholar- ships for High School Seniors were presented to Fletcher Larson and Shauna Radant, pictured top left. Shauna also received the Top Senior Achievement Application award and Top Community Ser- vice award. She also received a project pin in Horticulture. Adalin Wickman received the Top First Year Achievement Appli- BADGER OF THE WEEK cation award and received project pins in Beef and Foods, pictured Malika Monroe, Sophomore, bottom far right. Basketball Wesley Willert received the Top Jr. Achievement Application Malika is averaging 3.6 points award. He was also the winner of per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, the Top Leader Award. Wesley re- 1 assist per game, and 1 steal per ceived a 4-H Council Project Grant game. Malika does a great job of and applied it to creating a straw providing energy and constant bale garden this year. His Power effort off the bench for the Lady Point report is on the UNL Exten- is pictured far right, center. Mady also received project pins ect pins in Foods and Poultry, pic- pictured bottom left. Badgers. She provides great on the sion in Cherry County Facebook Mady Bopp was the winner of in Horse and Citizenship, she is tured top center. Christen Larson-Mallard re- ball defense and is constantly doing page. Wesley received project the 4-H Backpack for participat- pictured top right. Brooke Brashears received ceived project pins for Poultry and the little things that it takes to win. pins for Quilting and Welding, he ing in Virtual National 4-H Week. Jenalee Garwood received proj- project pins in Foods and Clothing, Sheep, pictured bottom center. - Ian Bish, Head Girls Basketball Coach Cherry County 4-H members earn recognition for COVID leadership and service

Greyson Swan made and delivered signs to Cherry Hills and Rylee Ward and Tilden Foster made “Friendship Rocks” to cheer neighbors. up community members.

Austin Harp delivering treats to thank frontline hospital workers. to share with peers during spring • Austin Harp - treats for hospital son - Heritage Notebooks. Some of our youth also enjoyed quarantine. workers. • Tate Ward - Raising Baby Chicks. taking online workshops from home Each of the following youth re- • Greyson Hollopeter-Swan - signs • Will Cox - Dairy Project. and over 100 garden seed packets by Michelle Garwood Visit the UNL Extension in Cherry ceived Leadership pins for their for Cherry Hills. • Quinton and Annalena Nelson - were picked up in the front yard Some 4-H members became “vir- County Facebook page and click on special COVID efforts this year: • Brooke Brashears - National 4-H Heritage German Language Lessons. of Extension Educator, Michelle tual co-teachers” and/or served “videos” to see some of the great • Rylee Ward and Tilden Foster - Week Spirit Day. • Isaac Utecht - A culinary mas- Garwood! others during COVID-19 this year! learning resources that youth made Friendship Rocks. • Rhett Ward and Cadence Swan- terpiece! January Ainsworth Feed Processing $25 off Eyelash A company that is proud to buy corn from Lift & Tint local farmers we know and trust. A solution is used with a curling rod to give Now you can work with employees from lashes a semi-permanent curl. Lashes are also tinted to provide a darker appearance and enhance the eyes. right here in your community!

• Facials •Dermaplaning For grain merchandise, contact: • Waxing • Peels Professional Medical Angie Hood at 402-760-2520 or Spa Products available for retail Rocky Sheehan at 308-367-7859 275 N. Main St. Valentine, NE 402-376-1942 www.sandhillsspa.com PUTTING THE LOCAL AREA FIRST AND FEEDING THE WORLD! 4 Valentine Midland news Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 Sandhills Church of Hope Valentine Presbyterian Church 314 W. Nebraska St., Cody Obituaries 402-823-4136 Pastor Guy Helms 325 N. Victoria St. Office: 376-1305 Area Church Services Pastor Kurt Busenitz AA - Monday, Thursday, Saturday Frieda E. Ladely, 86 Sunday Worship Services 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church 9:45 a.m. MT (Cutcomb) Celebration Ladely on March 17, 1979 in Idaho. St. Mary's Catholic Church- Al-Anon - Mondays 6:00 p.m. of life service She was a member of the Ameri- 2nd and Green St.• 376-1659 11:00 a.m. MT (Cody) Sundays: Worship 10:30 a.m. Nenzel Kids Club After School Program for Frieda E. can Legion Auxiliary. Pastor Johnathon Moore LOGOS Middle & High School "Rejoice in the Lord always, and Sunday 10:30 a.m. MDT Wednesday(Cody) Ladely, 86, of Survivors include her children again I say rejoice" Our Savior Lutheran Church Seasonal Bible Studies also available Norfolk, for- Sherri (Rhett) Westover of Cody, United Methodist Church Summer Worship Schedule Missouri Synod merly of Gor- Wesley (Angy) Fancher of Alliance, SUNDAY MORNING Grace Lutheran Church 804 E. 5th St., Valentine don, will be held Ranee Goshorn of Jacksonville, NC, 130 East 3rd St. • 376-2932 402-376-3473 Sunday School Classes (all ages) SUNDAY (Affiliated with the Church of the at a later date in 16 grandchildren, and numerous Lutheran Confession) Sunday Worship Opportunities 9:30 a.m. Worship/Communion 9:00 a.m. Gordon in April great-grandchildren and great- Worship Service 11:00 a.m. 810 West 3rd In person at 9:30 a.m. CT of 2021. Frieda great-grandchildren, siblings, Paul D. Nolting, Pastor Livestream on Sunday School/Adult Bible Study passed away Hal Knueppel of Tennessee, Betty Pastor's Residence 376-3248 www.valentineumc.com and WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, McDaniel of Arizona, Carol Chaulk Summer Schedule www.facebook.com/valentineumc Next Generation 6:30-8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY January 6, 2021 at her residence in of Washington, Carl Knueppel of Easter to Labor Day at 9:30 a.m. After School Bible School 3:45 p.m. Crossroads Assembly Church Services 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Opportunities Norfolk . Stonacek Funeral Chapel Illinois, Dorothy Vaughan of West 404 E. Hwy 20.• 376-2905 The Church of Jesus Christ of Live stream at valentinelutheran.com Children: 10:00-10:45 a.m. in Norfolk is in charge of the ar- Virginia, Linda Studdard of West rangements. Virginia, and Joyce Abramhansen Pastor Paul Maunu Latter-day Saints Office Hours Winter Schedule Frieda was born on December of Tennessee. SUNDAY 339 West 4th St. • 376-2671 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Bible Classes (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Labor Day to March 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. 21, 1934 in Hot Springs, SD to She was preceded in death by her Jeremy Johnson-Branch President Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 660-988-7189 Tuesday 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Ferdinand and Marjorie (Martin) spouse, Don, parents, Ferdinand Nursery 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Closed-Friday, and weekends Knueppel. and Marjorie, sons, Fred Fancher SUNDAY SERVICES Church Services 10:30 a.m. Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Sacrament 10:00 a.m. She attended a country district and Gary Fancher. WEDNESDAY 2nd hour block 11:10 a.m. Radio Program - KVSH school near Oral, SD and gradu- Condolences may be expressed Youth Services 6:30 p.m. Sunday 8:05 a.m. Seventh Day Adventist ated from Hot Springs High School to the family on-line at www.stona- (6th thru 12th grade) in South Dakota. She married Don cekfuneralchapel.com. 8th and Haley • 376-2364 Grace Ev. Lutheran School THURSDAY & Preschool Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Fred Grant 402-389-0836 Wood Lake Union Church Nancy R. VanBidder, 74 Berean Bible Church SATURDAY 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. Nancy Ruth Island. Pastor Scott McClellen Worship Service 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m Worship Schedule Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Van Bibber, 74, Beginning in March of 1977, SUNDAY WEDNESDAY of Grand Island Nancy was employed by Miller and Early Church Service 9:15 a.m. Victory Bible Church Prayer Service 8:00 p.m. passed away on Paine, which became Dillard’s. She Late Church Service 10:45 a.m. Merriman St. John’s Episcopal Thursday, Jan- retired in September of 2011. Sunday School will be offered at both Pastor Dave Morrison “The Church on Main Street" uary 7, 2021. Nancy was a member of North- services for the kids. Sunday Service 6:00 p.m. 372 N. Main St. Service and ridge Assembly of God. She loved WEDNESDAY EVENING Thursday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 376-1723 celebration music and singing and was espe- Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Grace Ev. Lutheran Church Pastor Steve Meysing of Nancy’s cially fond of playing the organ. FRIDAY MORNING Worship Schedule life was held She also enjoyed knitting, playing Missouri Synod Men’s Bible Study 6:30 a.m. Nov. 22-Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, cards and spending time with her 100 E. 2nd Ave. • Merriman, NE January 13, family. Zion Ev. Lutheran Church Pastor Travis Sherman Dec. 6 & 20-Morning Prayer 2021 at Northridge Assembly of Those left who cherish her mem- Wisconsin Synod Sunday Services 4:00 p.m. MST 10:30 a.m. God, 3025 Independence Ave. Grand ory include children, Chet (Kathy) 3rd and Haley • 376-1643 St. Nicholas Catholic Church Dec. 24-Holy Eucharist 4:00 p.m. Pantry Hours Island, with the Rev. Mark Ober- Van Bibber, Traci Jackson, James Pastor Thadeus Flitter 400 West 5th • 376-1672 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Thursdays 10:00 a.m.- Noon beck officiating. Burial was in the (Jennifer) Davis, Jamie (Jeff) Vin- Fr. Abraham Kaduthodiyil Grand Island Cemetery. son, Sherri (Leo) Terri, Shelli Lutheran Radio Service Saturday 6:00 p.m. Except Holidays KWYR AM1260 8:15 a.m. All Faiths Funeral Home is en- (Carl) Hayes and Michael (Susan) Sunday 9:00 a.m. Eli Wesleyan Church KVSH 940 AM 8:30 a.m. trusted with the arrangements. Van Bibber; 16 grandchildren, 11 The Twister FM 99.5, 12:30 p.m. Lakeview Christian Paul McNare • 308-689-3500 Nancy was born February 8, great-grandchildren; brother, Chet Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. 1946, in Valentine, the daughter of (Gloria) Frey and sister, Carolyn Zion Ev. Lutheran Reformed Church North from Crookston; right at Charles and Luella (Wocke) Frey. (Gary) Wickett. Grade School Hunts Chapel Lakeview School; then right after United Methodist Church She received her education in She was preceded in death by her 224 N. Govt. St. 376-2745 the cemetery. Valentine. husband, Donald; an infant son, Pastor Judith Miller-Qualley Sarah Dewey, PreK Teacher Pastor Mark Langenbach In 1962, Nancy married the late Chester Ray Davis; a grandson, Suzanne Schultz, K-3 Teacher Cody at 9:30 a.m. MT Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. Richard Dean Davis. On June 14, Jeremy Davis; her parents; and a Ethan Doble, 4-8 Teacher/Principal 1979, she was united in marriage sister, Barbara Lockwood. to Donald James Van Bibber. The Online remembrances may be couple made their home in Grand left at www.giallfaiths.com. For insurance call You could be Valentine Livestock Auction Inc. Marilyn J. Baker, 93 Dave Major Thursday Sale Day Marilyn (Painter) Baker will be years on the route. here for just Start Right. Start Here. remembered for her friendly smile, On September 26, 1964, Marilyn 402-376-2810 Valentine, NE for her willingness to serve and for and Vance Baker were married at $ 303 N. Main • Valentine, NE State Farm Insurance sharing her talents with others. the Methodist Church in Spring- Companies 1-800-682-4874 Her roots ran deep in Keya Paha view. In 1967, Blaine Arden was 4.25 402-376-1530 County as both sets of grandpar- born. Together they raised and edu- Home Offices: Bloomington, IL 402-376-3611 office ents, Bennett and Lucy Painter and cated the “four boys”, who brought James and Hannah Horton, were much pleasure and joy. SCOOTER’S AUTO REPAIR homesteaders in the early 1880s. Marilyn loved music and shared You could be Marilyn was also a true native of her talent by singing with “The Inc. Springview. Except for the past Three Marilyns”, a trio made up of here for just three years and a year in school, Marilyn Philben, soprano, Marilyn Ken Anderson she lived her whole life in Keya Nelson, second soprano and Mari- COMPLETE AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR Paha County where she was born. lyn Baker, alto. They sang at funer- Steve Daugherty Licensed & Insured Scott Battershaw, owner $ Marilyn Jane was born on Au- als, weddings and community and 4.25 Valentine, NE 89928 Pine Heights Dr. 402-376-3711 gust 31, 1927 to Roy and Jennie area events for over three decades. 402-376-5951 205 E. Hwy. 20- Valentine 402-376-4547 Valentine, NE 402-376-6140 cell (Horton) Painter at Burton. She Marilyn was community minded was the second daughter, joining in her business as a member of the Georgianna and later Beth and Service Club. She enjoyed days You could be Lucy completed the family. out with the “Red Hatters” and Marilyn attended rural schools time with friends and family. As and the family moved to Spring- a member of the United Method- here for just view in 1944. Marilyn excelled in ist Church, she was awarded her band and vocal music as a student 75-year pin. Dave, Kay & Kent Sandoz Deep Calling at Keya Paha County High School, Marilyn passed away January 90125 Hatchery Rd, Valentine, NE 69201 $ graduating with the Class of 1945. 10, 2021 at Mable Rose Retirement 4.25 Following graduation and equipped Village in Papillion, at the age of 93. 402-376-3557 with a Normal Training Teaching Preceding in death were her hus- certificate, she taught rural schools bands, parents, son, Ron Billings, unto Deep in Brown and Keya Paha counties sisters and husbands, Georgiana for four years. and Calvin Hallock and Beth and Cherry Hills Marilyn and Cecil D. Billings Wayne Hales. were married September 27, 1947 in Marilyn is survived by daughter- Estates Vermillion, SD. They obtained the in-law, Sandy Billings and son, “Deep calls to deep in the "Retirement Community" Assisted Living & Independent Senior Apartments contract to carry mail on the Nor- Coby and wife, Kim; son, Mark www.empireafs.com roar of your waterfalls; all den route. Marilyn drove the route and Karen Billings and children, 402-376-4949 your waves and breakers www.cherryhillsassistedliving.org frequently while Cecil worked at Brittany, Devin and wife, Jordan; [email protected] have swept over me.” 1100 East 10th St. • Valentine • 402-376-2555 other jobs. Three sons were born son, David and Donna Billings and to this union: Ronnie Roy born children Tyson and fiance, Taylor, Psalm 42:7 NIV in 1949, Mark Alan in 1952, David Beau and fiance, Josie; son, Blaine NELSEN Holmes Dean in 1957. Baker and children, Gabby, Carly On July 6, 1957, Cecil died of a and Jackson; nine great-grandchil- FURNITURE Funeral Home sudden illness. Marilyn continued dren, Caden, Clay, Courtney, Ken- here is something deep within as a mail carrier until 1962 when nedy, William, Danielle, Colton, Furniture to build your world around. 321 N. Wood St. • Valentine, NE she took on a new venture by en- Eleanore and Ezra Billings; sister, us which longs for communion Floor coverings • Window coverings 402-376-2840 rolling at the School of Cosmetology Lucy Forgey (John); brother-in- Twith God. As the psalmist tells Call Collect 24 hrs. Daily in Casper, WY. In one year's time, law, Brad Baker, sisters-in-law, Valentine, NE 402-376-1360 she had completed her training Wanda Graham, Wava Adcock, us: “As the deer pants for streams "Serving Families First" as a beautician and returned to Dian Egelhoff (Fred), other rela- of water, so my soul pants for you, Springview. In November 1963, tives and many friends. SCOTTY'S my God. My soul thirsts for God, for she opened “Marilyn's Kut n Kurl Funeral service was held on Salon” and performed this service Monday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m.at RANCHLAND FOODS the living God.” (Psalm 42:1-2 NIV) to the community for over 50 years. the United Methodist Church in Scotty's Butcher Shop Fresh There is something deeply contain the experience of God, and Bulk Deliveries-Propane She also continued to carry mail. Springview. Burial followed at Meats & Farm To Market Fresh mysterious, but also deeply so our hearts overflow with Batteries - Oil - Service - Brakes - Tune Ups One son remembered, “Mom would the Springview Cemetery. Sandoz Fruits & Vegetables gratitude. 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Valentine midland news 3 Family/HealtH Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

NFPA urges added caution when using home heating equipment, the leading cause of U.S. home fires between December and February

January 14, 2021 – The Nation- in direct property damage. ing equipment is in good working into the room. Ashes should be al Fire Protection Association Space heaters were most often order and monitored carefully,” cool before putting them in a metal (NFPA) is urging the public to use responsible for home heating said Carli. container, which should be placed added caution when heating their equipment fires, accounting for NFPA offers these tips and guide- outside at least 10 feet away from homes this winter. Home heating more than two in five fires, as well lines for safely heating your home your home. equipment is the leading cause of as the vast majority of associated this winter: All fuel-burning equipment U.S. home fires during the months deaths and injuries. Fireplaces Heating equipment and chim- should be vented to the outside of December, January and Febru- or chimneys were involved in ap- neys should be cleaned and in- to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) ary, when nearly half (48 percent) proximately three in 10 home heat- spected every year by a qualified poisoning. Vets Club Soup Contest of all U.S. home heating equipment ing equipment fires. Other leading professional. If you smell gas in your gas fires occur. January is the leading types of home heating equipment Keep anything that can burn at heater, do not light the appliance. week two winners month for home heating fires. fires included central heat systems least three feet (one meter) away Leave the home immediately and The second week of the Vets Club Soup Contest held Friday, “Clearly, the coldest months of and water heaters, with each ac- from all heating equipment, in- call your local fire department or January 15 had a great turn out. the year is when we see the larg- counting for approximately one in cluding furnaces, fireplaces, wood gas company. First place winner Sherry Slagowski with Tomato Tortellini, est share of home heating fires,” 10 heating equipment fires. stoves, and space heaters. Make sure smoke and carbon second place was Tony Hanson with Chicken and Wild Rice, third said Lorraine Carli, vice presi- A failure to clean equipment was Always use the right kind of fuel, monoxide alarms are located place ended in a tie-Aaron Ostrander with Zuppa Tuscano and Debbi dent of Outreach and Advocacy the leading cause of home heating as specified by the manufacturer, throughout the home; test them Hoffman with Chicken and Wild Rice. at NFPA. “It’s critical that people equipment fires, with creosote for fuel-burning space heaters. monthly to ensure that they’re understand when and where home build-up in chimneys representing Create a three-foot (one meter) working properly. heating fires tend to happen so that a particular issue. Fires in which “kid-free zone” around open fires NFPA offers a wealth of home Rare Dinosaur Tracksite they can take the needed steps to a heat source was too close to and space heaters. heating safety tips, information, minimize those risks.” combustible materials caused the Make sure space heaters are in and resources to help better edu- featured in ‘Nebraska According to NFPA’s latest heat- largest shares of civilian deaths, in- good working order and used in ac- cate the public about ways to safely ing equipment statistics, an aver- juries, and direct property damage. cordance with the manufacturer’s heat their homes. In addition, Stories’ debut on January 21 age of 48,530 fires home heating “While home heating equip- instructions. Turn portable heat- NFPA’s “Put a Freeze on Winter fires occurred each year between ment does present potential fire ers off when leaving the room or Fires” campaign with the U.S. Fire LINCOLN– “Nebraska Stories” Trumpeter Swans in the Sandhills, 2014 and 2018, resulting in an es- hazards, the good news is that the going to bed. Administration works to promote returns with a new season at 8:00 featuring photographer Mike Fors- p.m. CT, Thursday, January 21 berg. (January 28) timated 500 civilian deaths, 1,350 vast majority of these fires can be Fireplaces should have a sturdy a host of winter safety issues, in- on NET, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR “Linh Quang Buddhist Center” civilian injuries, and $1.1 billion prevented by making sure heat- screen to stop sparks from flying cluding home heating. Stations. The first episode takes – Visit a Buddhist temple in Lin- you back in time with Nebraska coln built by Vietnamese refugees. State Geologist Matt Joeckel, who (January 28) EPA Approves Emergency Exemption for Antiviral Air Treatment studied and published research on “In the Key of Glass” – Learn WASHINGTON (January 15, uct that will help fight the spread of a rare dinosaur fossil find in Jef- more about the friendship and approved label requires that signs effectiveness and safety and con- 2021)-The U.S. Environmental Pro- the novel coronavirus that causes ferson County. musical collaborations between re- be posted at every entrance to the cluded that it is capable of killing tection Agency (EPA) announced COVID-19,” said EPA Administra- More than 66 million years ago nowned composer Philip Glass and spaces notifying the public that the 98 percent of airborne SARS-CoV-2. approval of an emergency exemp- tor Andrew Wheeler. “There is along the eastern shores of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln space has been treated. TEG may be an irritant for sensi- tion request for use of Grignard no higher priority for EPA than Western Interior Seaway, which pianist Paul Barnes. (January 28) Triethylene glycol (TEG) is the tive populations. Pure, as an additional tool in lim- protecting the health and safety covered most of Nebraska, plant- “Greenhouse in the Snow” – active ingredient in Grignard For more information, please ited use situations to aid in the fight of Americans and I want to thank eating dinosaurs congregated and Visit a greenhouse in Alliance that Pure. TEG is commonly used in fog visit: https://www.epa.gov/pesti- against COVID-19. those—both within EPA and those grazed. Twenty-two of their fos- uses geothermal heat to produce machines for concerts and theatre cide-registration/section-18-emer- EPA is issuing an emergency outside—who have worked to silized three-toed footprints were oranges during Nebraska winters. productions. EPA reviewed all gency-exemption-requests-and- exemption for Grignard Pure to be achieve this important milestone.” found in 2002 on a rocky outcrop (January 28) available data on this product’s coronavirus-covid-19. on a farm near Fairbury. Enjoyed by viewers across the used in certain indoor spaces where “We are deeply grateful to the Other new story highlights in state for its stories about history, social distancing can be challeng- diligent teams at EPA who were January include: hidden places and interesting peo- ing. Use of this product does not tireless in evaluating and validat- “Stargazers” – Follow amateur ple, “Nebraska Stories” explores eliminate the need for critical pre- ing the health, safety and efficacy astronomers who visit Nebraska’s the art, nature, food, science, cautions like mask wearing, social of Grignard Pure as the first-of-its- Eagle viewing Sandhills to view galaxies far, far history and people that make Ne- distancing, and ventilation. Always kind antimicrobial air treatment,” North Platte- The Central Ne- vehicles along the gravel roads away. (January 21) braska special. follow CDC, state and local public said Etienne Grignard, co-founder “A Story of Hope” – Hear from “Nebraska Stories,” funded in braska Public Power and Irriga- at Lake Ogallala and along the health guidelines. and CEO, Grignard Pure. “Gri- tion District viewing facilities at spillway. Lincoln resident Abeny Kucha part by the Nebraska Tourism This exemption has been granted gnard Pure is a passion and a mis- Tiir, a survivor of war-torn Sudan, Commission and the Margaret and Lake Ogallala State Recreation At Johnson Lake, eagle view- to Georgia and Tennessee state sion for us. Since the beginning Area and the J2 facility at Johnson ing is popular near the inlet and who shares her inspiring story of Martha Thomas Foundation, airs governments. After carefully re- of the pandemic, we have been hope amidst challenges and trag- Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. CT. The Lake State Recreation Area may outlet areas of the lake as these viewing safety and efficacy data, singularly focused on making Gri- edies. (January 21) 13-episode 12th season repeats on be closed this year due to CO- areas typically have open water EPA has determined the product gnard Pure a critical component in VID-19, but visitors to these areas and have accessible roads to view “Stansbury Stone Faces” – Learn Sundays at 11:00 a.m. CT and Mon- will provide another tool to assist the history of twelve peculiar faces days at 9:00 p.m. CT in January. achieving the shared commitment can still come and enjoy viewing eagles from a vehicle. States with approved emergency carved in the stone of a 100-year-old The series is on Facebook, the we all have—helping people feel eagles and migrating waterfowl. Eagle viewing can be done at exemptions during the current building in Nelson. (January 21) NET Nebraska App and netNe- safer, getting industries and our Eagles are attracted to the many reservoirs across Nebraska. “Return of the Swan” – Follow braska.org/nebraskastories. public health emergency. EPA’s economy back to full operation, and open water just below the dam at Visitors are encouraged to dress the conservation success story of approval will allow the product using science, technology and engi- Lake Ogallala during the winter warmly, bring binoculars or a to be applied in Georgia and Ten- neering to find solutions that move months. They will hunt for fish spotting scope to view birds with. nessee in certain indoor spaces us past the ravages of COVID-19.” in areas of open water and can Do not approach eagles or water- Valentine Senior Center News where adherence to current public EPA is approving these emer- be seen flying and roosting at the fowl as this can scare them off. A health guidelines is impractical lake. park entry permit is required at ACTIVITIES of durable medical equipment. We gency exemption requests from or difficult to maintain. Areas of Viewing can be easily done from any state recreation area. Senior Center hours Monday- have commodes, shower chairs, Georgia and Tennessee under Sec- Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Fri- tub transfer chairs, wheelchairs, particular concern include break- tion 18 of the Federal Insecticide, day 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. walkers, rollator walkers, crutch- rooms, locker rooms, bathrooms, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act Open Enrollment for Medicare es, canes, and more. Check with lobbies, elevators, eating areas, (FIFRA). Valentine’s for Veterans Prescription Part D is now through us first if you need medical equip- and food preparation areas within Application levels are monitored December 7. Please call the senior ment. There is no charge for this health care facilities, intrastate through visual assessment, or sen- center for an appointment to re- service. transportation, food processing sors which automatically regulate American Legion Auxiliary Leo Brinda Unit #90 view your drug plan. VOLUNTEERS FOR THE facilities, and indoor spaces within the amount of product suspended HOME DELIVERY OR CURB- WEEK: Bernard and Lovella buildings—including government in the air. Additionally, the EPA- Collection boxes are located SIDE PICKUP of meals is available Miles, Cherry Hafer, Northstar facilities—where people are con- at KVSH and Valentine Public Library through the Senior Center. The Services, Perry and Lindy Ayers, ducting activity deemed essential suggested contribution for persons Becky Pettigrew, Dan and Jerilyn by the state. Cards should be 8.5” x 11” or less in size age 60 and over is $4.50. Please call Colburn, Mary Belle Osburn, Ma- “Today, we are approving the and are due by February 5, 5:00 p.m. the Center for more information, rie Arendt, Becky Pettigrew, Dave first-ever airborne antiviral prod- 402-376-1400. Prasch. Contact 402-389-1655 with any questions. MEMORIAL: In memory of Don Adams from Lois Gaskins. New Books at the Library Janice I. Tetherow In memory of Jean McGaughey MA, CPC, LIMHP, DCC “The Greatest Beer Run Ever” by John Donohue from Lois Gaskins. • Certified Professional Counselor th In memory of Alma Alder from “Pretty Little Wife” by Darby Kane • Licensed Independent Birthday her family. “Pickard County Atlas” by Chris Harding Thornton Mental Health Practitioner Happy ***Donation boxes for Borders • Distance Certified Counselor 97 “Mystery of Mrs. Christie” by Marie Benedict Without Boundaries Animal Shel- Medicaid & Most Insurance Accepted “The Wrong Family” by Tarryn Fisher ter and the St. John’s Food Pantry. Online counseling now available. Great Grandma Venetta!! Feel free to bring donations for “Bloodline” by Jess Lourey www.jantcounseling.com either entity to the Senior Center. “Under a Gilded Moon” by Joy Jordan-Lake ***For loan at no charge, the “A Splendid Ruin” by Megan Chance 442 N. Cherry St. • Valentine, NE Senior Center has a good selection 402-376-1000

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FBLA shares end of the year projects by Grace Maunu Valentine High School’s FBLA Chapter had two main projects to close out 2020. One of these projects was Feed Nebraska. We partnered with VHS students and staff, FFA, Student Council, and Northwest Community Action Partnership to accomplish this project. Students were asked to bring items (such as milk, stuffing, pies, etc.) to their first-period class. Each class assem- bled one or two baskets of food for families. FFA provided fresh fruit, potatoes, and peanuts. The Student Council partnered with FBLA for a canned food drive to go toward this project as well as to donate canned food goods to our local food shelter. FBLA provided the turkeys and laundry baskets for each family. Northwest Community Action Partnership coordinated the distribution of these baskets to families. On December 17 (the last day of the semester), our school prepared the 28 baskets to be given to families to bring them some holiday cheer. This project not only helped families in need, but it also brought our school together in one big project. Gratitude to everyone who was involved and helped with this project. We appreciate you all! Several groups helped FBLA to fill 28 baskets that were delivered to families for holiday cheer! FBLA’s second large project was This was one of their final projects of 2020. The other was to raise funds for the March of Dimes. to support the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes is an organization that raises money to help children, mothers, and families with birth complications. We asked students to give the change in their pockets to spread change to these families. To help encourage students to donate, we set up a little contest with the seniors’ baby pictures. We had students take their change and Cowgirls 6-6 on the season vote for their favorite baby picture. We raised over a hundred dollars Ravenscroft scores 1,000th point! for the March of Dimes! To further understand the Congratulations to Cody-Kilgore Senior Elle Ravenscroft as she March of Dimes organization, I earned her 1,000th career point in basketball on December 8, 2020! interviewed a local volunteer of Ravenscroft #34, scored her 1,000th point against the North this organization, Ms. Julie Sher- Central Knights in Springview, pictured above. beyn. She is a science teacher and Scoring 1,000 points is a milestone in a student-athlete’s volleyball coach at Valentine High career. Ravenscroft has had a successful season so far alongside School and she also has been a vol- her teammates. The Cowgirl’s record is currently 6-6 in the 2020- unteer of the March of Dimes for 2021 basketball season. about 20 years now. She was first introduced to the March of Dimes because of a past mentor that she coached under. This mentor began to volunteer for the March of Dimes and encouraged Ms. Sherbeyn to do the same. About eight years later, in 2007, Ms. Sherbeyn went through her own loss. She had a stillborn baby at 32 weeks. This experience gave her a different point of view of the March of Dimes. According to Ms. Sherbeyn, a seldom known fact is that one in every 400 babies are born stillborn. She wanted to help support the March of Dimes’ research and the support the March to me how this organization was The White House. They raised piles This organization has helped many of Dimes give to families (they help founded. The March of Dimes was and piles of dimes that went toward families and will continue to help families going through losses and founded by Franklin Delano Roos- research and finding a vaccine for them in the years to come. even help educate mothers who evelt (FDR). FDR suffered from po- Polio. Jonas Salk was credited with I am so glad that we can help this are expecting). She told her per- liomyelitis (or as we call it, Polio). the Polio vaccine. organization even in little ways. sonal story to raise awareness and This illness caused him to rely on a Throughout the years, scientists FBLA will be participating in a support for the March of Dimes. wheelchair (which he tried to hide have made changes to the vaccine fund raising event each December She raised money in her stillborn from the public in the photos taken to what we know as the Polio vac- for the March of Dimes. Gratitude daughter’s honor which all went to of him). During the Great Depres- cine today. This was the first March to everyone who helped organize the March of Dimes. We are thank- sion, Polio went rampant and many of Dimes. Since then, the March our fund raiser, who donated, and ful to have Ms. Sherbeyn and her people were dying. FDR asked the of Dimes has branched out into to Ms. Sherbeyn for sharing her meaningful legacy to encourage us people to send their dimes (which other areas of research such as story and the history of the March to raise money and support for this was a lot of money back then) to birth defects and premature births. of Dimes. organization. Ms. Sherbeyn also explained

Springer recognized for All- State three consecutive years! Ellie Springer was recognized at the January Board of Education meeting for achieveing All-State in Choir for three consecutive years. This is a rare feat, and our board was excited to be able to recognize Ellie for this great accomplishment! Pictured are Ellie, her parents, and the Board.

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Badger wrestlers win one lose one Coach Shane Allison said, “We coming on at the right time of the 138 - Ashton Lurz (Valentine) burg) Fall 1:29 Unknown (Unattached) Forf Broken Bow defeated Valentine were short-handed, but wrestled year.” over Abe Mendez (Gothenburg) 170 - Riley Baker (Gothenburg) 285 - Ethan Libich (Gothenburg) 60-21 pretty good. Ashton Lurz came Match #1 Round 1 Maj 12-2 over Tagg Buechle (Valentine) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 138 - Ashton Lurz (Valentine) away with two big wins, one against Valentine defeated Gothenburg 145 - Ty Hotz (Gothenburg) over Dec 11-5 106 - Kaden Margritz (Gothen- over Trey Garey (Broken Bow) a ranked opponent. Kaden Wenig 40-36 Cameron Jordan (Valentine) Dec 182 - Jonah Shimmin (Gothen- burg) over Unknown (Unattached) Dec 4-3 had an exciting come from behind 126 - Chris Williams (Valentine) 5-2 burg) over Sage Schrunk (Valen- Forf 145 - Connor Wells (Broken pin to seal the Gothenburg dual. I over Carson Stevens (Gothenburg) 152 - Kadon Wenig (Valentine) tine) Fall 4:02 113 - Ty Kreis (Gothenburg) over Bow) over Cameron Jordan (Val- am excited about the kids we got Fall 4:00 over Jameson Smith (Gothenburg) 195 - Logan Witte (Valentine) Unknown (Unattached) Forf entine) Fall 3:09 on the mat. It has been a real tough 132 - Cody Miller (Valentine) Fall 5:51 over Thomas Wright (Gothenburg) 120 - Shania Wear (Gothenburg) 152 - Kadon Wenig (Valentine) year in regards to injuries, but the over Austen Chestnutt (Gothen- 160 - Drake Janssen (Valentine) Fall 4:49 over Unknown (Unattached) Forf over Jack Myers (Broken Bow) wrestlers we got competing are burg) Fall 1:55 over Brandon Schriner (Gothen- 220 - Lee Major (Valentine) over Match #2 Round 3 Fall 3:18 160 - Drake Janssen (Valentine) over Zackary Gaffney (Broken Bow) Fall 2:27 170 - Max Denson (Broken Bow) over Tagg Buechle (Valentine) Fall 3:56 182 - Kaden Powers (Broken Bow) over Sage Schrunk (Valen- tine) Fall 0:35 195 - Lathan Duda (Broken Bow) over Logan Witte (Valentine) Fall 1:07 220 - Keifer Anderson (Broken Bow) over Lee Major (Valentine) Fall 1:24 285 - Sawyer Bumgarner (Bro- ken Bow) over Unknown (Unat- tached) Forf 106 - Chauncey Watson (Broken Bow) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 113 - Wilson Cucul Tzin (Broken Bow) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 120 - Amarion McFarland (Bro- ken Bow) over Unknown (Unat- tached) Forf 126 - Chris Williams (Valentine) over Treyton Hurlburt (Broken Bow) Fall 2:30 132 - Schylar Campbell (Broken Bow) over Cody Miller (Valentine) Fall 2:45 Photos by DeanNa Fowler Cameron Jordan. Tagg Buechle.

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Lady Badgers come up short The Lady Badgers played the Lady Cowgirls, January 12, and lost with a score of 44-61. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 12, 6, 12, 14 = 44 C-K - 20, 5, 18, 18 = 61 Kailee Kellum was named Max Preps player of the Game. January 15, 2021, the Lady Badgers played against Hershey and lost with a score of 32-55. No box scores or stats were available as of press time. January 16, 2021, the Lady Badgers lost to Ogallala with a Photos by Mary Reagle score of 30-48. Bryson Limbach taking a shot against Ogalalla. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 10, 7, 4, 9 = 30 Ogallala - 9, 16, 15, 8 = 48 Pictured at right is Michaela Keller dribbling past her op- Badgers ponent. Pictured below Kailee Kellum getting past her defenders and win over taking the shot. Cody- Kilgore

Valentine Badges had a win over Cody-Kilgore, January 12, 2021, with a score of 55-36. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 16, 21, 8, 10 = 55 Cody-Kilgore - 6, 7, 17, 6 = 36 On January 15, The Badgers played Hershey and had a loss of 34-51. Scoring by quarters and stats weren’t available at press time. January 16, the Badgers had a loss against Ogallala with a score of 32-86. Scoring by quarters: Valentine - 8, 15, 6, 3 = 32 Ogallala - 20, 29, 25, 12 = 86.

Hank Lancaster with shot against Hershey.

8 ValeNtiNe MidlaNd News Public Notices Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND ELECTION Valentine Community Schools Board Cherry County School District #0030 Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools of Education meeting minutes In the State of Nebraska Valentine Community Schools Approval of resignation of Becky ing to follow starting at 6:00 p.m. Public notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Cherry County School District 0030 (Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools), Board of Education held a regular Wrage at the end of the 2020-21 8. Board Members/Committees in the State of Nebraska that at a special election called and to be held on February 9, 2021, there shall be submitted to meeting on Wednesday, December school year. This motion, made by Report 9, 2020 5:00 p.m. Central at Val- Greg Gass and seconded by Shane 9. Adjourn the qualified electors of the District the following proposition: entine High School, 431 N Green Kime, Passed. Board President Will Fischer Street, Valentine, NE 69201. Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. “Shall Cherry County School District 0030 (Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools), in the State of Nebraska, issue 1. Roll Call Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, January 2021 claims the bonds of said District in the principal amount of not to exceed Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Meeting called to order at 5:01 Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, Wendy Adamson, 113.08; Alpha Dollars ($6,500,000) for the purpose of paying the costs of constructing additions to and renovations of p.m. by President Will Fischer Kent Lopez: Yea Rehabilitation, P.C., 211.58; Ander- the existing high school building and providing for necessary furniture and apparatus for such school noting that the meeting was prop- 6.6. Gym floor cover and attach- son Electric, 668.22; Appeara, 67.20; buildings and additions; said bonds to be issued from time to time as may be determined by the Board erly advertised according to policy, ments quote Apple Computer Inc, 2,389.00; Avi of Education, to bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined by the Board of Education and to with a notice of time and place Approval of gym floor cover Systems, Inc., 478.21; Bomgaars become due at such time or times as may be fixed by the Board of Education; and posted in three prominent places at and accessories as presented. This Supply Inc, 1,503.38; Ted C Buechle, least 48 hours before the beginning motion, made by Greg Gass and 504.75; Julia Burdick, 596.52; Cen- “Shall the District cause to be levied and collected annually a special levy of taxes against all the taxable of the meeting. seconded by Kris Larsen, Passed. tral Distribution, 3,413.63; Cherry property in said District sufficient in rate and amount to pay the interest and principal of said bonds as Present: Will Fischer, Greg Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will County Treasurer, 100.00; City Of the same become due?” Gass, Kris Larsen, Kent Lopez and Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Valentine, 9,153.75; CNA Surety, FOR said bonds and tax Shane Kime. Clint Assarsson was Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, 105.00; Colonial Research, 1,611.74; marked present at 5:02 p.m. Kent Lopez: Yea Consumer Driven Technologies, AGAINST said bonds and tax There were also 14 guests pres- 6.7. Discuss and take any action LLC, 16,645.40; Amy Cox, 183.55; ent. on roof repair for East Theater D/W Machines & Mfg.co. Inc, 34.00; Electors voting in favor of said proposition shall blacken completely the oval opposite the words “FOR said bonds and tax” 2. Pledge of Allegiance roof area and the West gym floor Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP, 3. Notice of Open Meetings Law roof area. 10,700.00; Ed. Service Unit No 17, following said proposition, and electors voting against said proposition shall blacken completely the oval opposite the 4. Review of Agenda Approval of roof repair for East 34,891.00; Tisha Fischer, 170.44; words “AGAINST said bonds and tax” following said proposition. 4.1. Publication of Notice Theater roof area and the West Frontline Technologies Group, The meeting was advertised in gym floor roof area as presented. LLC, 2,198.70; Golden West, 810.00; Ballots will be mailed between January 19, 2021 and January 22, 2021 to all registered voters residing within the Cody- Midland Newspaper the weeks of This motion, made by Kent Lopez Zeb & Lanell Graham, 111.44; Hag- Kilgore Unified Schools District at his/her address as it appears on the voter registration register. Voted ballots, sealed in November 23, 2020 and November and seconded by Clinton Assars- gerty’s Musicworks, 772.21; Mi- the Return Identification Envelope, may be returned by mail, in person, by agent, or deposited in the ballot drop box 30, 2020. son, Passed. chael Halley, 100.00; Alicia Harms, outside of the Cherry County Courthouse. All ballots must be in the possession of the Cherry County Election The meeting was posted at VHS, Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will 221.24; Heart City Drug, 29.04; Heart Commissioner no later than 5:00 PM CT on Election Day, February 9, 2021, regardless of postmark date. VMS and VES on December 4, 2020 Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, City Plumbing & Heating, 137.60; To check where you are currently 4.2. Approval of Agenda Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, Elizabeth Heinert, 262.21; Hender- WAYS TO REGISTER: Approval of the agenda as pre- Kent Lopez: Yea son’s I.G.A., 44.47; Hireright Inc., registered: sented. This motion, made by 6.8. Discuss and take any neces- 94.20; Hometown Lumber, 78.49; Please Call or Stop In: ONLINE: ne.gov/go/NEReg2Vote Shane Kime and seconded by Kris sary action regarding Ionization J.W. Pepper, 289.19; Jaymar Busi- 402-376-2771 MONDAY - FRIDAY Larsen, Passed. air cleaning systems for VCS ness Forms Inc, 122.64; James And Cherry County Clerk's Office: 8:30 AM -Noon & 1:00 PM-4:30 PM CT Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will buildings. Jennifer Pratt, 5,020.28; KBR Rural Cherry County Clerk's Office 365 N Main Street, Suite 5, Valentine, NE 69201 Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Approval of ordering and install- Public Power District, 1,194.20; 365 N Main Street, Suite 5 TUES. & WED. 9:00 AM - NOON Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, ing the Ionization air cleaning Heather Kime, 302.85; Kadie Kru- Valentine, NE 69201 & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT CHERRY COUNTY DMV: Kent Lopez: Yea systems for VCS buildings from ger, 376.28; Ksb School Law, PC Cherry County Courthouse 4.3. Notes Regarding Agenda Rasmussen as presented with the LLO, 462.50; KVSH Radio Station, 5. Public Comment request of using the Depreciation 25.00; Lacreek Electric Association, VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES 6. Action Items fund due to the COVID-19 pan- Inc, 534.15; Lou’s Sporting Goods, Online, *DMV, or Mail-In Cherry County DMV In-Person 6.1. Consent Agenda demic. This motion, made by Greg 1,593.58; Heather Lurz, 130.78; Jes- Friday, January 22 Wednesday, January 20 Friday, January 29 Approval of consent agenda Gass and seconded by Clinton As- sica McKinley, 1,394.62; Brittany as presented. This motion, made sarsson, Passed. McLeod, 314.57; Mid-American at 11:59 PM CT until 4:00 PM CT until 6:00 PM CT by Kris Larsen and seconded by Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will Research Chemical, 587.20; Mo- *If registering to vote with the DMV in another county, Shane Kime, Passed. Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, saic, 1,231.58; Lacey Mundorf, ne.gov/go/NEReg2Vote the deadline is Friday, January 22nd. Cherry County Courthouse Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, 550.64; Music Is Elementary PUBLISH: December 23, 2020, Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Kent Lopez: Yea 120.85; Travis Wurth, 1,827.50; Ne- January 13, 2021, January 20, 2021, Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, 6.9. Discussion and Acceptance braskalink Holdings, LLC, 66.00; January 27, 2021, February 3, 2021 Cherry County Election Commissioner Kent Lopez: Yea of 2019-2020 District Audit by Dana Nina-Maria Nelson, 983.28; NK 6.1.1. Approval of Minutes from Cole as presented Waste, Inc., 1,160.00; North Star Regular Board of Education Meet- Approval of 2019-2020 School Electric, 564.40; Office Products 18250-13, 20, 27, 3 ZNEZ ing November 11, 2020 District audit by Dana Cole as pre- Center, 4,001.31; Old Mill Bulk 6.1.2. Treasurer's Report sented. This motion, made by Kris Foods, 53.69; Cali Olson, 504.75; 6.1.3. Approval of Regular Claims Larsen and seconded by Clinton Olson’s Pest Technicians, 265.00; from the General Fund Assarsson, Passed. One Source, 25.00; Perry Law 11 6.1.4. Approval of Manual Claims Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will Firm, 3,412.50; The Plains Trading Official Ballot,Special Bond Election, February 9, 2021 from the General Fund Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, Co., 145.00; Premium Automotive 6.1.5. Approval of Manual Claims Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, Repair Center, 75.00; Pronto Parts Cherry County, Nebraska State of Nebraska February 9, 2021 from the Activity Fund Kent Lopez: Yea Co, 7.30; Quill Corporation, 399.76; INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER 6.2. Reports 6.10. Discussion and any neces- Rasmussen Mechanical Services, The following are instructions on how to vote your ballot. Please follow these instructions precisely, otherwise, your ballot may not be counted. 6.2.1. Special Education Coordi- sary action regarding teacher Inc, 198.46; Jennifer Salters, 209.30; nator's Report negotiations for the 21-22 and 22-23 Sandhill Oil Co., Inc, 328.30; Sce- 21 1. Verify that there are initials of an election official at the bottom of the ballot. 6.2.2. Activity Director's Report school years. nario Learning, 1,140.00; Scotty’s 2. Verify that there are no voting marks on the ballot. 6.2.3. Counselors Reports Approval of teacher negotiations Ranchland Foods, 84.07; Soldier 3. Use a #2 pencil or black or blue ink pen to mark the ballot. 6.2.4. Principals Reports for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Woman Art & Gift Gallery, 111.56; 6.2.5. Superintendent's Report school years as presented. This Stec’s Cleaning, 392.85; Melissa 4. TO VOTE, you must darken the oval completely ( ). Placing other marks outside the oval will not suffice. Mr. Lopez was recognized for motion, made by Kris Larsen and Stephens, 126.19; Troxell Commu- 5. Do NOT cross out or erase. If you make a mistake, contact the Cherry County Clerk's Office at (402)-376-2771 for instructions. his years of service on the Valen- seconded by Shane Kime, Passed. nications Inc., 29.85; U. S. Cellular, 6.Do NOT overvote or your ballot will not be counted. tine Community Schools Board of Clinton Assarsson: Yea, Will 146.35; Valentine Midland News, Education from 2009-2020. Fischer: Yea, Greg Gass: Yea, 448.61; Valentine Physical Therapy 7. Place voted ballot into return identification envelope (brown) and complete, SIGN, and seal envelope. Any person physically unable to sign the envelope must make his/her "mark" and must have an individual witness. 6.3. Presentation - Applied Con- Shane Kime: Yea, Kris Larsen: Yea, And Sports Rehab, LLC, 957.00; nective Technologies - Phone Sys- Kent Lopez: Yea Verizon Wireless, 453.37; VFW Post 8. Do NOT place more than ONE (1) voted ballot into the return identification envelope. tem Upgrade - Will Zoucha 7. Discuss - NASB Board Goal 5138, 120.00; Amber Weller, 339.23; Failure to complete and sign the Return Identification Envelope (brown) will cause the ballot to be rejected. 6.4. Presentation by Mr. Nollette Setting with Marcia Herring Western Oil II, LLC, 829.57 40 9. Return Ballot By: and Mrs. Houdek regarding animal Set NASB board goal setting 122,056.16 lab information with Marcia Herring at 4:00 p.m., 18276-20 ZNEZ 41 a.Hand Delivery - deliver the ballot to the office of the County Clerk, located at 365 N Main St. Valentine, NE 69201. 6.5. Approve Certified Staff Res- Wednesday, January 13,2021 with 42 b. Mail - return ballot by mail with return postage that has been provided. ignation the Regular January Board meet- 43 c. Dropbox - outside the courthouse by the Treasurer's Office doors. 10. Ballot MUST be in possession of the Cherry County Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2021, regardless of postmark date, in order to be counted. SCHOOL BOND ELECTION - CHERRY COUNTY SCHOOLDISTRICT 0030 (CODY-KILGORE UNIFIED SCHOOLS) IN Notice Meeting THE STATE OF NEBRASKA In the County Court of Cherry sentative of the Estate. County, Nebraska Creditors of this Estate must file “Shall Cherry County School District 0030 (Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools), in the State of Nebraska, issue the bonds of said District in the principal Estate of Judy A. Kopejtka, De- their claims with this Court on or Notices amount of not to exceed Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,500,000) for the purpose of paying the costs of constructing additions to and renovations of the existing high school building and providing for necessary furniture and apparatus for such school buildings and additions; ceased before the 8th day of March, 2021, said bonds to be issued from time to time as may be determined by the Board of Education, to bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined by Estate No. PR 20-48 or be forever barred. Valentine City Council the Board of Education and to become due at such time or times as may be fixed by the Board of Education; and Notice is hereby given that on the Kay E. Morrison Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Council of 51 “Shall the District cause to be levied and collected annually a special levy of taxes against all the taxable property in said District sufficient in rate 28th day of December, 2020, in the Clerk of the County Court and amount to pay the interest and principal of said bonds as the same become due?” County Court of Cherry County, 365 N. Main Street the City of Valentine, Nebraska Nebraska, Kay E. Morrison, the Valentine, NE 69201 will be held on the second Thurs- Registrar issued a written state- Eric A. Scott, NSBA #20781 day of every month at 7:00 p.m. in FOR said bonds and tax ment of Informal Probate Intestate Attorney at Law the Meeting Room of the Valentine of said Decedent and that Kody L. P.O. Box 349 Public Library, 324 North Main AGAINS s id b nds nd t T a o a ax Williams, C/O Eric A. Scott Law Valentine, NE 69201 Street, Valentine, Nebraska. The Office, P.O. Box 349, Valentine, NE 402-376-1803 phone meeting will be open to the atten- Electors voting in favor of said proposition shall blacken completely the oval opposite the words “FOR said bonds and tax” following said proposition, 69201, was informally appointed by 402-376-1964 fax dance of the public. An agenda for and electors voting against said proposition shall blacken completely the oval opposite the words “AGAINST said bonds and tax” following said the Registrar as Personal Repre- 18238-6, 13, 20 ZNEZ the meeting, kept continuously proposition. current, is available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 323 North Main Street, Valentine, Nebraska. Notice Deanna Schmit, City Clerk In the County Court of Cherry resentatives of the Estate. 18249-6, 13, 20, 27 ZNEZ County, Nebraska Creditors of this Estate must file Estate of Dana S. Krueger, De- their claims with this Court on or ceased before March 8, 2021, or be forever Cherry County Board Estate No. PR 21-1 barred. of Commissioners Notice is hereby given that on Kay E. Morrison The Cherry County Board of January 6, 2021, in the County Clerk of the County Court Commissioners will meet the Court of Cherry County, Nebraska, 365 N. Main Street second and last Tuesday of each the Registrar issued a written Valentine, NE 69201 month at 10:00 a.m. CST in the statement of Informal Probate of Susan N. Beel #20342 Sheriff’s Conference Room of the the Will of said Decendent and that Attorney for the Estate Cherry County Courthouse, locat- Douglas K. Krueger, whose address PO Box 46 ed at 365 N Main St, Valentine, NE. is 190 Jefferson St., Aurora, NE Valentine, NE 69201 The regularly scheduled meeting 68818, was informally appointed 402-376-2271 has been changed from Tuesday, by the Registrar as Personal Rep- 18270-13, 20, 27 ZNEZ February 9 to Monday, February 8. A current agenda is on file in the office of the County Clerk and is available for public inspection Cherry County Hospital during regular business hours. Typ:01 Seq:0001 Spl:01 Valentine Public 18242-6, 13, 20, 27 ZNEZ Cody-Kilgore District INITIALS: 000101 Board of Trustees Notice is hereby given that a Reg- Library Notice is hereby given that the ular Board Meeting of the Cherry Cherry County Board regular meeting of the Board of 18275-20 ZNEZ County Hospital Board of Trustees Trustees of the Valentine Public of Corrections will be held at the Cherry County Library will be held on Monday, The Cherry County Board of Cor- Hospital on Tuesday, January 26, January 25, 2021 as planned at 4:30 rections will meet the last Tuesday 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the conference Midland News right at your fingertips. p.m. in the Library meeting room of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the room of the Hospital. 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Questions and GENERAL Valentine Machine & MFG, LLC, A warrant was ordered drawn Commissioners met in regular onded to designate Valentine Mid- concerns regarding the conserva- Applied Connective Technolo- Services, $789.36; Valentine Mid- on the Visitor Promotion Fund in session on January 12, 2021 at land News and the Cherry County tion purpose of the easements, gies, Services, $1,132.54; Atlas land News, Publishing Services, the amount of $28,858.49 10:00 a.m. in the Sheriff’s Confer- website (www.co.cherry.ne.us) as confirmation that the easements Business Solutions, Inc, Services, $441.89; City of Valentine, Utili- VISITOR PROMOTION ence Room of the Cherry County the official Cherry County publica- are not in conflict with the county’s $600.00; Biglin's Mortuary, Servic- ties, $3,558.31; Ward Plumbing & Centurylink, Services, $225.34; Courthouse, as per notice pub- tions for meeting notices and other comprehensive land use plan, en- es, $658.00; Black Hills Chemical, Heating LLC, Services, $519.50; Cherry County Visitors Promo lished every Wednesday in the required notifications for 2021. Roll suring that there are no negative Supplies, $582.95; Bob Barker Com- Wex Bank, Fuel, $1,129.00; Trevor Board, Reimbursement, $684.47; Valentine Midland News, with the call vote: Aye – Storer, DeNaeyer, impacts for adjoining landowners, pany, Supplies, $203.14; Boyd's Net- Willcuts, Reimbursement, $23.62 Hand's Lawn Service, LLC, Servic- agenda being on file in the office Ward. The motion carried. the ability to amend easements, the work Solutions, Services, $1,425.00; TOTAL $88,135.41 es, $265.00; Tony Hanson, Services, of the County Clerk. The meeting The Board reviewed an agree- definition of traditional livestock, Buckles Fuel Service, Services, Claims were presented in the $150.00; Henderson's IGA, Supplies, was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by ment for highway superintendent and taxation & assessment values $89.44; Centurylink, Telephone amount of $139,185.82 and disal- $43.92; Huskerland Communi- Chairman Storer. Roll call was tak- services as provided by Superin- were raised by the Board. The in- Service, $1,649.44; Charm-Tex Inc lowed in the amount of $-. cations, LLC, Supplies, $149.99; en. Present for the meeting were tendent Smith. Storer moved and formation received by the Board Supplies, $630.88; Cherry County A warrant was ordered drawn KBR Rural Public Power, Ser- Cherry County Commissioners Ward seconded to appoint Lloyd during their last meeting will be Clinic, Services, $256.50; Cherry on the Road Fund in the amount vices, $396.77; Miles Partnership Tanya Storer, Martin DeNaeyer, Smith as the Cherry County High- sent to the Planning Commission County Court, Court Fees, $402.00; of $139,185.82 LLLP, Supplies, $11,000.00; Office James Ward, and Cherry County way Superintendent for 2021 and to determine if it conflicts with Cherry County Hospital, Services, ROAD Products, Supplies, $16.51; Old Clerk Brittny Petersen. The Pledge enter into a one-year agreement as the county’s comprehensive land $73.50; Cherry County Implement, American Crane & Tractor, West Days, Grant, $1,000.00; Quad of Allegiance was recited and the set forth. Roll call vote: Aye – De- use plan and if there are any risks Services, $6.19; Cherry County Services, $1,110.00; Andersen & Graphics Inc, Services, $11,501.35; location of the Nebraska Open Naeyer, Ward, Storer. The motion or adverse effects to neighboring Sheriff, Services, $1,995.19; Cherry Sons NAPA Auto Parts, Supplies, Spark's Spurs, Grant, $2,981.50; Meetings Act was acknowledged carried. lands. County Treasurer, Bank Fees, $133.47; Applied Connective Tech- Valentine Chamber of Commerce, by Chairman Storer. The Board discussed Cherry Storer moved and Ward sec- $5.00; Clearfly Communications, nologies, Services, $265.00; Bacon Grant, $200.00; City of Valentine, The Board of Commissioners County employee cost-of-living onded to send CUP #003/20 back Telephone Service, $277.87; Con- Repair, Services, $500.98; Bill's Services, $243.64 regular meeting minutes from adjustments as previously bud- to the Planning Commission for tryman Associates, PC, Services, Garage, Services, $18.49; Bluetarp TOTAL $28,858.49 December 29, 2020 were read. De- geted. Storer moved and DeNaeyer review including Baseline Docu- $12,700.00; DAS State Accounting Financial, Services, $5,594.43; Claims were presented in the Naeyer moved and Ward seconded seconded to approve a 2.5% cost- mentation Reports, E.L. Spencer 6506, Services, $448.00; DAS State Bomgaars, Supplies, $2,234.08; amount of $39,763.59 and disal- to approve the minutes as read. of-living-adjustment, effective Jr. Conservation Area Permittee Accounting 6507, Services, $224.70; Boyd's Network Solutions, Ser- lowed in the amount of $-. Roll call vote: Aye – Storer, De- January 1, 2021, for Cherry County Responsible Conservation Plan, Dataspec Inc, Services, $449.00; vices, $6,142.72; Buckles Fuel Ser- A warrant was ordered drawn on Naeyer, Ward. The motion carried. employees. Roll call vote: Aye – and the Conservation Bank Agree- Dugan Printing & Promotions, vice, Services, $4,145.01; Cherry the Health Insurance Claims Fund The Board of Corrections meet- Ward, Storer, DeNaeyer. The mo- ment to give a thorough review and Services, $984.30; Election Sys- County Implement, Services, in the amount of $39,763.59 ing minutes from December 29, tion carried. recommendation based on all in- tems & Software, Supplies, $90.46; $246.50; Village of Cody, Services, EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSUR- 2020 were read. Ward moved and Cherry County Treasurer Kathy formation provided to the Board of Encartele Inc, Services, $600.00; $117.00; Colonial Research Chemi- ANCE CLAIMS Storer seconded to approve the Hammond presented the semi- Commissioners regarding the Bow Firstnet/AT&T Mobility, Tele- cal Company, Services, $1,798.08; Cherry County Clerk, Health minutes as read. Roll call vote: annual statement for the 6-month & Arrow Ranch, LLC Conservation phone Service, $609.28; Fyr-Tek Consolidated Telephone, Tele- Insurance Claims, $39,763.59 Aye – DeNaeyer, Ward, Storer. The period ended December 31, 2020 to Easements. Roll call vote: Aye – Inc, Supplies, $113.84; Galls LLC, phone Service, $190.86; Creative TOTAL $39,763.59 motion carried. the Board for review. DeNaeyer Storer, Ward. Nay – DeNaeyer. The Services, $316.63; Gaylen Boettcher Printers, Services, $22.50; Custer Claims were presented in the Cherry County Highway Super- moved and Ward seconded to ap- motion carried. Baier PC, LLO, Services, $1,466.50; Public Power District, Services, amount of $8,220.73 and disallowed intendent Lloyd Smith informed prove the semi-annual report as Cherry County Emergency Man- Government Forms and Supplies, $132.89; D/W Machine & Manu- in the amount of $-. the Board that there are not any presented by Treasurer Hammond. ager Gary Weaver and Cherry Supplies, $187.40; Pat Greenough, facturing, Services, $37.00; Dale's A warrant was ordered drawn funds remaining from the Sparks Roll call vote: Aye – Storer, De- County Road Superintendent Reimbursement, $100.00; GRP & Tire & Retreading Inc, Services, on the Bookmobile Fund in the River Road Project, for which the Naeyer, Ward. The motion carried. Kent Lopez met with the Board Associates, Services, $57.00; The $4,100.00; DAS State Accounting amount of $8,220.73 Board requested a closeout finan- Cherry County Zoning Adminis- to discuss the status of FEMA Gun Cabinet, Supplies, $520.00; 6507, Services, $27.70; The General BOOKMOBILE cial report from NDOT. Superin- trator Jessica Coyle met with the reimbursement submissions for Heart City Drug, Supplies, $240.10; Store, Services, $655.32; Grainger, Valentine Public Library, Book- tendent Smith has spoken to an Board to discuss public hearing county road repairs. The deadline Henderson's IGA, Supplies, $155.81; Services, $1,989.33; Great Plains mobile, $8,220.73 engineer regarding fracture criti- dates for CUP 004/20 Shane Dan- and process for submitting appeals Holt County Treasurer, Services, Communications, Telephone Ser- TOTAL $8,220.73 cal bridge inspections throughout iels Amendment of Conservation to FEMA were also discussed. No $1,813.11; Johnson Law Office, vice, $213.90; Handyman Hard- Claims were presented in the the county and a speed study for Easement. Administrator Coyle Board action was required at this Clerical Salary/Rent/Telephone/ ware, Services, $170.29; Hometown amount of $121,889.82 and disal- Sparks River Road. The board re- stated that she had previously time. Equipment, $4,158.74; KBR Rural Lumber & Construction LLC, lowed in the amount of $-. quested Superintendent Smith to provided the Cherry County Plan- The Board recessed for lunch Public Power, Services, $89.56; Supplies, $470.35; Hooker Truck A warrant was ordered drawn on inquire with NIRMA to ascertain ning Commission meeting minutes from 12:04 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lincoln County Detention Center, Parts Company, Services, $16.00; the Disaster Fund in the amount of whether the county would qualify from January 5, 2021 to the Board Comments from the public were Services, $1,050.00; Lynn Peavey Inland Truck Parts Company, $121,889.82 for a grant to pay for the signs on via email. Based on attendance for received during the allotted time. Company, Services, $91.30; Wil- Services, $5,031.45; Interstate All DISASTER FUND Sparks River Road. the Planning Commission’s public Storer moved and Ward sec- liam F Marshall, Services, $50.00; Battery Center, Services, $85.20; B's Enterprises Inc, Services, The Board conducted their an- hearing for CUP 004/20 Adminis- onded to authorize Commissioner Marvin Planning Consultants, Interstate Battery System, Ser- $1,760.00; Brennemann Contract- nual reorganization for 2021. trator Coyle stated that the regular DeNaeyer to sign a letter of engage- Services, $1,000.00; Microfilm vices, $1,112.55; J&J Trailer Sales, ing, LLC, Services, $10,787.50; Ward moved and Storer sec- meeting date and room should be ment with L&B Johnson, P.C. for Imaging, Services, $136.00; Mid Services, $1,546.18; Journal Entry, Croell Inc, Services, $1,966.03; onded to nominate Commissioner sufficient for the Board’s public the preparation of 2020 tax returns States Organized Crime Info Cen- Void Check, -$1,197.75; KBR Rural Danielski Farms, Inc, Services, DeNaeyer as the Board Vice- hearing. DeNaeyer moved and for KPCC Housing Corp. Roll ter, Services, $100.00; Midwest Public Power District, Utilities, $22,016.10; Grant County Clerk, Chairman for 2021. Roll call vote: Storer seconded to set the public call vote: Aye – DeNaeyer, Ward, Connect, Services, $290.00; MIPS, $821.88; Kimball Midwest, Servic- Services, $13,440.00; Hoef's Skid- Aye – Ward, Storer, DeNaeyer. The hearing date for CUP 004/20 Shane Storer. The motion carried. Services, $4,895.95; Nebraska Law es, $1,382.57; Knapp Electric, Ser- loader Works, LLC, Services, motion carried. Daniels Amendment of Conserva- The Board reviewed the Clerk of Enforcement Training, Dues/ vices, $27.21; Lacroix's True Value, $210.00; Josh Whipple Trucking, Ward moved and DeNaeyer section Easement for February 8, 2021 the District Court fee report from Fees/Training, $135.00; Nebraska Supplies, $89.95; Lawson Products LLC, Services, $39,810.00; Martin onded to nominate Commissioner at 11:00 a.m. during their regularly December 2020, Treasurer’s fund Public Health Environment, Ser- Inc, Services, $317.52; Martin Auto Marietta Materials Inc, Services, Storer as the Board Chairman for scheduled meeting. Roll call vote: balance listing from December 31, vices, $105.00; Nebraska State Parts II, Supplies, $49.77; Mathis $8,774.69; MCT Trucking, Services, 2021. Roll call vote: Aye – Storer, Aye – DeNaeyer, Ward, Storer. The 2020, Operating Statement report Fire Marshal Agency, Servic- Equipment, Services, $2,064.40; $16,848.00; Rager Trucking, Ser- DeNaeyer, Ward. The motion car- motion carried. of budget vs actual spending for es, $36.00; Niobrara Valley Con- Menards, Supplies, $798.00; Village vices, $6,000.00; Cyrus Wolfenden, ried. Potential public hearing dates December 2020, Cherry County sultants, Services, $1,087.50; NK of Merriman, Services, $60.39; Mips Services, $277.50 Storer moved and DeNaeyer sec- for CUP 001/20 Danielski Har- Hospital Balance Sheets from Waste Management Inc, Services, Inc, Services, $180.00; Mullen Auto TOTAL $121,889.82 onded to approve Board committee vesting & Farming, LLC/Valen- November 30, 2020, and the Sher- $368.00; Office Products, Supplies, & Diesel, Services, $384.80; Murphy Claims were presented in the assignments for 2021 as follows: tine Feeders Swine Facility were iff’s Quarterly Fee Report for 4th $1,194.26; Outback Screenprint- Tractor & Equipment Company, amount of $237.54 and disallowed Keya Paha/Cherry County discussed. Administrator Coyle Quarter 2020. ing, Supplies, $47.00; Paper Tiger Services, $49,750.00; Neal Oil & in the amount of $-. Housing Authority Board, Com- recommended a special meeting At 2:00 p.m., as advertised, the Shredding, Services, $50.00; Petty Auto Center, Services, $348.75; A warrant was ordered drawn on missioner DeNaeyer date and stated the Courtroom Board recessed from regular ses- Cash, Reimbursement, $16.04; Nebraska Machinery Company/ the Emergency Management Fund Region IV/Northstar Develop- provided adequate space for those sion to convene as a Board of Platte Valley Communications, NMC Inc, Services, $5,836.89; Ne- in the amount of $237.54 ment Board, Commissioner Storer in attendance during the Planning Equalization. At 2:08 p.m. the Services, $1,542.63; Postmaster, braksa Motor Fuels Division, Ser- EMERGENCY MANAGE- Region 4/Behavioral Health Sys- Commission’s public hearing. The Board returned to regular session. Services, $113.00; Prema, Services, vices, $3,065.00; Nebraska Public MENT tem Board, Commissioner Storer Board requested that any available DeNaeyer moved and Storer sec- $113.17; Presto X, Services, $81.00; Power District, Services, $174.77; Centurylink, Services, $226.45; County Welfare Chairman, Com- Planning Commission members onded to approve Claim #21015254 Quadient Finance USA, Services, Nebraska Truck Center, Services, Office Products, Supplies, $11.09 missioner Ward be present for the public hear- payable to Heart City Plumbing & $2,000.00; Quigley Dill & Quigley, $1,236.22; NK Waste Management TOTAL $237.54 RC&D Board, Commissioner ing. DeNaeyer moved and Storer Heating, LLC. Roll call vote: Aye – Services, $690.00; Radiology Ser- Inc, Services, $115.00; Office Prod- Claims were presented in the Ward seconded to set the public hearing Storer, DeNaeyer. Abstain – Ward. vices PC, Services, $77.00; Ramada ucts Center, Supplies, $466.35; amount of $48,364.08 and disal- Road District #1 Supervisor, for February 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The motion carried. By Wyndham, Lodging, $59.00; Re- Outback Screenprinting & Embroi- lowed in the amount of $-. Commissioner Ward in the Cherry County Courthouse January 12, 2021 ese Inc, Services, $1,970.10; Region dery, Services, $72.00; Perrett Con- A warrant was ordered drawn Road District #2 Supervisor, Courtroom for CUP 001/20 Daniel- Cherry County Claims Listing 4 Behavioral Health System, Ser- struction LTD, Services, $1,395.82; on the Inheritance Tax Fund in the Commissioner DeNaeyer ski Harvesting & Farming, LLC/ Claims were presented in the vices, $5,554.00; Ron's Quik Lube, Pit Stall, Services, $6,468.58; Platte amount of $48,364.08 Road District #3 Supervisor, Valentine Feeders Swine Facility. amount of $148.90 and disallowed Services, $160.00; Sandhill Oil Valley Communications, Servic- INHERITANCE TAX Commissioner Storer Roll call vote: Aye – Ward, Storer, in the amount of $-. Company, Fuel, $3,688.71; Sayler es, $949.17; Powerplan, Services, Houghton Bradford Whitted Niobrara Council, Commis- DeNaeyer. The motion carried. A warrant was ordered drawn Screenprinting, Services, $17.75; $5,670.35; Prema, Services, $72.81; PC, Services, $5,426.50; Marvin sioner Storer Tom Davis - Bow & Arrow Ranch, on the General Fund in the amount Cynthia M Scott, Services, $20.00; Reese Inc, Services, $2,108.15; Planning Consultants, Services, Northwest Community Action LLC General Manager, Preston of $148.90 Eric Scott, Clerical Salary/Rent/ Ron's Quik Lube, Services, $72.40; $940.00; Platte Valley Communi- Board, Commissioner DeNaeyer Smith - Wildwood Environmental General Fund Telephone/Equipment, $3,754.50; Sandhill Oil Company Inc, Fuel, cations, Services, $19,097.58; Teh- North Central District Health Credit Company Managing Mem- Heart City Plumbing & Heating, Scotty's Ranchland Foods, Sup- $12,201.56; Sandhills Ranch Sup- rani Motor Company, Services, Department, Commissioner Ward ber, Jacob Alishouse - Nebraska Services, $148.90 plies, $404.77; Cardmember Ser- ply, Services, $627.73; Security $22,900.00 Region 24 Emergency Manage- Land Trust Stewardship Director, TOTAL $148.90 vices, Supplies, $38.99; Sennett, First Bank, Services, $3,985.21; TOTAL $48,364.08 ment Board, Commissioner De- and Carl Simmons - Nebraska DeNaeyer moved and Storer Duncan, Jenkins & Wickham PC, Sundance Enterprises, Services, At 2:15 p.m., with no further Naeyer Land Trust Board Member, met seconded to approve claims listed Services, $175.00; Christopher $6.00; Truck Center Companies, business to come before the Board, CNEDD Board, Commissioner with the Board to discuss CUP as follows. Roll call vote: Aye – De- Starr, Reimbursement, $15.15; Services, $246.64; US Cellular, Chairman Storer declared the Ward 003/20 Bow and Arrow Ranch, LLC Naeyer, Ward, Storer. The motion David Stoeger, Reimbursement, Services, $69.00; Valentine Medi- meeting adjourned. Storer moved and Ward second- Conservation Easement. During carried. $56.03; Elior Inc, Summit Food cal Clinic, Services, $125.00; Val- These minutes are not the offi- ed to designate the following insti- the Board’s review of the conserva- January 12, 2021 Service, Services, $14,660.96; entine Midland News, Publishing cial record and may be corrected. A tutions as depositories for Cherry tion easements at their last meet- Cherry County Claims Listing Sundance Enterprises, Services, Services, $63.25; City of Valentine, copy of the approved, official min- County funds for 2021: Bank of the ing, additional documents were Claims were presented in the $39.28; Three River Telco, Services, Services, $938.72; Welder Manufac- utes is available to the public in West, Security First Bank, Union requested and received, including amount of $88,135.41 and disal- $36.04; Tony's Tire & Auto Repair, turing, Services, $34.43 the Cherry County Clerk’s Office. Bank & Trust, Wells Fargo Bank, Baseline Documentation Reports, lowed in the amount of $-. Services, $82.38; True Value Hard- TOTAL $139,185.82 18278-20 ZNEZ NPAIT, and Pinnacle Bank. Roll E.L. Spencer Jr. Conservation A warrant was ordered drawn on ware, Supplies, $57.71; US Cellular, Claims were presented in the call vote: Aye – Ward, Storer, De- Area Permittee Responsible Con- the General Fund in the amount of Services, $69.94; Valentine Dental amount of $28,858.49 and disal- Naeyer. The motion carried. servation Plan, and a Conservation $88,135.41 Clinic II, LLC, Services, $232.50; lowed in the amount of-.

Cherry County Board of Village of Cody regular meeting minutes Equalization meeting minutes The Village of Cody held a regu- nance duties on Tuesdays only, be viewed at the Cody post office Collier and seconded by Peterson The Cherry County Board of the Board regarding omitted per- lar meeting on January 12, 2021 at up to 8 hours. Discussed the need and on-line at www.villageofcody. to end executive session at 9:33 p.m. Commissioners met as a Board of sonal property for a tax list correc- 7:00 p.m. at the Community Hall. to change locks as it has not been com. Adjourn: A motion was made by Equalization on January 12, 2021 tion. Ward moved and DeNaeyer Meeting was called to order at 7:04 done in many years. The fire hy- Old Business: Ordinances will be Collier and seconded by Peterson in the Sheriff’s Conference Room seconded to approve tax list cor- p.m. by Chairperson Richards who drant at the corner of Mulberry St. tabled until next meeting. to adjourn meeting at 9:34 p.m. of the Cherry County Courthouse, rection #2020-13 as presented by stated the time, place and posting and Nebraska Ave. needs replaced. New Business: Discussed pos- All present voted in favor; motion as per notice published January Assessor Daugherty and authorize of the Open Meeting Act. Present The village did not receive the sible sale of the library, the party passed. 6, 2021 in the Valentine Midland Chairman Storer to sign said cor- were Richards, Knapp, Peterson, refund for the returned batter- was no longer interested, board Submitted by Jennifer Orrock, News, with the agenda being on file rection. Roll call vote: Aye – Ward, Collier and Williams. Orrock and ies to Bomgaars. Orrock will call discussed the sale of the library Clerk in the office of the County Clerk. Storer, DeNaeyer. The motion Reiss were also present. Bomgaars. An updated tool inven- would be in the village's best inter- Disbursements-January 12, 2021 The meeting was called to order carried. Agenda: A motion was made by tory list needs to be done. The vil- ests provided the building remain Security First Bank-EFTPS-IRS at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman Storer. At 2:08 p.m., with no further Fish and seconded by Peterson to lage will need to find a temporary as a part of the town's history. Payroll Payments-$1,174.13, NE- Roll call was taken. Present for the business to come before the Board, approve the agenda. All voted in replacement for snow removal Richards will research how to sell Dept. of Revenue-Sales Tax-$113.85, meeting were Cherry County Com- Chairman Storer declared the favor; motion passed. until the maintenance position is the library with contingencies. A NE-Dept. of Revenue-Income Tax- missioners Tanya Storer, Martin meeting adjourned. Public Input: KBR has trimmed filled. motion was made by Collier and $741.11, Omni Site-$384.00, Savings DeNaeyer, James Ward, Cherry These minutes are not the official the trees near the power lines, Clerk's Report: The birth certifi- seconded by Knapp to table until Account- $250.00, CRFD-$561.10, County Assessor Betty Daugherty, record and may be corrected. A however their wood chipper has cate fee and personal charges made next meeting. Knapp applied for Bomgaars-$957.95 Cherry County and Cherry County Clerk Brittny copy of the approved, official min- broken so branches will need at Bomgaars need to be reimbursed NERWA water and sewer grants Treasurer -$100.00, KBR-$1,544.82, Petersen. The Open Meetings Act utes is available to the public in to be taken to the village dump. to the village. Orrock will deduct which would help pay for any/ Midland News-$20.95, Jennifer Poster was acknowledged by Chair- the Cherry County Clerk’s Office. Community member has inquired them from Reiss' paycheck. all updates needed within the Orrock-Salary-$689.05, Holly man Storer. 18279-20 ZNEZ about purchasing the box trailer Communications: Orrock will next year if we are awarded. This Fay-$50.00, Rich Reiser-$2,554.36, Assessor Daugherty informed currently at the dump, Peterson place help wanted ads for the would help with possible popula- Great Plains-$202.40, NAPA-$85.24, and Collier will determine its own- village maintenance position. A tion growth and additions needed Cody Oil-$129.77, One Call Con- ership and value. motion was made by Fish and to our water/sewer needs as well. cepts-$5.76, Bacon Repair-$122.45, Committee Reports: Circle C seconded by Knapp to approve the NERWA will also provide a free City of Valentine-$439.55, CNA market has discussed the need of appropriate minutes, treasurer’s training on water operations to our Surety- $100.00, Midland News- a shed for storage. report, and disbursements with board members. $30.11, Bill Williams- $60.00, Trac- Maintenance Report: Reiss has the reimbursement of the birth Executive Session: Motion was fone-$16.80 accepted a position elsewhere, he certificate and personal charges made by Fish and seconded by Total: $10,333.40 will continue with trash pickup, made. After discussion, all voted in Collier to go into executive session 18274-20 ZNEZ meter reading and misc. mainte- favor; motion passed. Reports can at 8:32 p.m. Motion was made by Valentine

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10 Valentine Midland news Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 Request for qualifications for Valentine City Council meeting minutes professional engineering services A regular meeting of the City N Main St, Valentine, Nebraska Deanna Schmit Support, $569.10; Nebraska Depart- Council of the City of Valentine, 69201. City Clerk ment of Revenue, Nov Sales Tax The City of Valentine, Nebraska timeliness, and cost control. Pro- Nebraska was held January 14, 7:05 p.m. With no public com- Aflac, Insurance Premiums, Pd Dec, $23,455.46; Nebraska Dept. requests a written proposal to provide specific examples of similar 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Library ments the public hearing was $1,105.16; American Agricultural of Aeronautics, NDB Charges, vide Engineering and Consulting projects completed in the past five Meeting Room, the same notice of closed. Lab, Water Testing Fees, $117.00; $160.00; Nebraska Library As- Service to assist with the City’s years, along with a contact person meeting was given according to Councilmember Wescott made a Retirement Plans Division, Pen- sociation, Annual Dues, $80.00; disaster infrastructure as follows: and phone number for all projects. law. All of the proceedings here- motion, seconded by Otradovsky, sion, $19,157.26; Appeara, Rug Ser- Nebraska State Fire Marshall, This project proposes to remove (20 points) after shown were taken while the to approve the application for a vices, $123.75; Atco International, Fuel Tank Registration, $120.00; pavement, concrete sidewalk and 3. Capacity of the firm to perform meeting was open to the public. A liquor license One2One Valentine Case of Hand Wipes, $162.00; Susan Nebraska Technology & Tele- some existing 1930’s era storm the work. Include a project team public information council agenda LLC dba Heart City Drug. Motion Neujahr Beel, City Attorney Insur- com, Telephone Service, $947.46; sewer pipe along the 100 block of for this project and qualifications packet was available at the public carried unanimously. ance Reimb, $1,148.97; Blackhills Optk Networks, Internet, $30.00; South Wood Street, and re-install of all team members, including information table. Notice of the Councilmember Arganbright Chemical Co., Janitorial Supplies, Niobrara Valley Vineyard, Digital larger piping, manholes, pavement references. (20 points) Open Meetings Act was provided made a motion, seconded by Otra- $71.11; Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mrktg Classes, $164.00; NK Waste and sidewalks. The removal of con- 4. Familiarity of the firm with the as required by law. dovsky, to appoint Neil Wescott Insurance, $30,579.14; Bomgaars Inc, Waste Billed/Waste Pickup, crete pavement and sidewalks will types of requirements applicable to The Council and those in at- and Kalli Kieborz to the commit- Supply, Supplies/Small Tools, $31,242.80; Northwest Community continue along an eight (8) block the project and Federal acquisition tendance recited the pledge of tee to make recommendations for $427.35; Border States Electric, Action, Internet Fee, $12.00; Office section of B Street to the east, to program guidelines. (20 points) allegiance. the purchase of decorations for Inventory Supplies, $345.68; Mi- Products Center, Office Supplies/ South Haley Street, followed by the 5. Ability to collaborate with City Council President Kyle Argan- new light poles. Motion carried chael C Burge, Zoom Meeting Acct Copier Agrmt, $236.43; Olsson, installation of new sewer pipe, in- staff, elected officials, contractors, bright opened the meeting with unanimously. Reimb, $160.39; Central Valley Engineering Fees, $3,990.39; One lets, manholes, pavement and side- grant administrators, and other the following Council members in Councilmember Wescott made Ag, Diesel Fuel Trucks, $1,562.40; Call Concepts Inc, Utility Locates, walks. On the 200 block of South participants including property attendance: Ross Brockley, Dave a motion, seconded by Argan- Cherry County Clerk, General $37.29; Outback Screen Printing Haley Street, removal of pavement owners. (10 points) Otradovsky, Neil Wescott, Kalli bright, to approve the Economic 2020 Election Fees, $126.00; Cherry & Emb, Embroidery Charges, and sidewalk will be followed by 6. Proposed project schedule, tak- Kieborz (7:10 p.m.). Also in atten- Development loan for Heath and County Implement, Virnig Pal- $74.56; Overdrive Inc, Digital Con- installation of storm sewer piping, ing into account the firm’s current dance were City Manager Shane Courtney Bristol, $84,000.00 at let Fork, $872.97; Cherry County tent, $572.40; The Parts Company, inlets, manholes, pavement and workload. (10 points) Siewert, and City Clerk Deanna 4% for 15 years. Motion carried Treasurer, Dispatcher Agreement, Equipment Parts, $104.80; Donald L sidewalks. Lastly, on the 100 block The proposal that best suits the Schmit who recorded the minutes. unanimously. $42,236.59; City Of Valentine-Util Pettigrew, Street Supt Agreement, of Hall Street, located approxi- needs of the City of Valentine will Councilmember Wescott made a 7:10 p.m. Pursuant to posted Billing, Utilities, $8,809.57; Conoco, $1,358.26; Pit Stall Inc, Vehicle/ mately in the middle of the 8-block be considered. Selection of an en- motion to approve consent agenda notice, the City Council called to Carwash, $30.00; Core & Main Equipment Repair, $152.45; Platte span, pavement and sidewalks will gineering firm will be determined items: #2a) Regular Library Board order a meeting of the Valentine Lp, Inventory Supplies, $1,221.82; Valley Comm. of Kearney, Lithium be removed, and new storm sewer by final action of the Valentine City meeting minutes of December 28, Area Solid Waste Agency. Cornhusker Press, Tobacco Li- Battery For Radio, $160.88; Premier piping, inlets, manholes, pavement Council. 2020; b) Airport Advisory Board Councilmember Otradovsky censes, $43.00; D & W Machine/ Parts, Equipment Repair, $283.58; and sidewalks will be installed. A The City of Valentine is an equal meeting minutes of December 9, made a motion, seconded by Ar- Welding, Iron, $171.20; Rodney J Qt Pod, All Weather Cover, $226.82; majority of the proposed project is opportunity employer and requires 2020; #3a) Regular City Council ganbright, to adopt the Resolution Daugherty, Scottys Ranchland Rasmussen Mechanical Servic- to install storm sewer infrastruc- all contractors and consultants to Meeting minutes of December 10, amending rules and regulations for Concrete, $2,000.00; Davis Equip- es, Boiler Repair, $2,252.25; Rdg ture that has been non-existent in comply with all applicable Federal 2020; b) Special Meeting of January the Valentine Solid Waste Manage- ment Co, GSP Flex Payment Plan, Planning & Design, Proj300408400 the past. and State laws and regulations. 6, 2021; #4) November, 2020 Finan- ment Agency to change tire dis- $2,600.00; Dutton Lainson, Vice Housing Update, $680.00; Reese, The selected firm will be re- Women-owned and minority- cial Reports; #5) December, 2020 posal rates for the landfill. Motion Type Ground Connector, $185.68; Inc., Propane, $1,407.63; Richards quired to assist the City with the owned businesses are encouraged Receipt Report; #6) December, 2020 carried three with two abstentions. ETS Corporation, Credit Card User Electric, Beacon Repair, $881.76; project including: project design, to apply. Claims & Payroll. Councilmember Valentine Area Solid Waste Fee, $31.84; R Kruger Extinguish- Rosebud Office Solution, 685 Train- preparation of construction de- Interested firms should contact Brockley seconded the motion. Agency meeting adjourned. ers, Fire Extinguishers Ann Maint, ing Supplies, $115.97; Sandhill sign/drawings/specifications, Shane Siewert to receive a copy of Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Wescott made a $661.00; Federal Express, Shipping Oil Co, Heating Fuel/Equip Fuel, securing of required permits, bid draft plans which were prepared Councilmember Wescott made a motion, seconded by Kieborz, to ap- Glove Testing, $54.78; Dearborn $4,193.41; Sandhills Aero Service, solicitation and recommendation 2015, which will be available for motion, seconded by Brockley, to prove the Asset Lease Agreement National Life Insurance, Life In- Fuel Pumped/Maint Agreement, of contract award, contract admin- use by applicants and the winning approve the application for Kalub between the City of Valentine and surance, $2,590.70; Fyr-Tek Inc, $1,328.05; Sandhills Wireless LLC, istration, construction staking/ bidder. Nine copies of your Propos- R Bacon’s Manager application ALLO Communications, LLC for Equipment Repair, $1,929.01; Galls, Wireless Internet, $260.00; Sandry oversight/observation, assessment als for Professional Engineering for BOB Enterprises LLC dba The strand wire acquired from Three Inc., Medical Supplies, $302.25; Fire Supply, Equipment Supplies, calculations, and final construc- Services are required by 5:00 p.m., Corner Pub liquor license. Motion River Digital for strand wire on Heartland Consumers Power, $349.25; Sayler Screenprinting, tion walk-through. local time, February 3, 2021, at the carried unanimously. power poles. Motion carried unani- Power Purchased, $126,062.48; NLETC Uniforms 685, $59.50; Sch- Selection of a PROJECT EN- following address: Councilmember Wescott made a mously. Heartland Country Real Estate, reiber Corporation, Inc., Drive GINEER will be according to the Shane Siewert, City Manager motion, seconded by Otradovsky, Councilmember Wescott made Digital Mktg Class, $119.00; Jas- Motor On Bridge, $1,583.00; Se- following criteria: City of Valentine to approve the Agreement between a motion, seconded by Brockley, mine Hoefs, Reimbursement of curity First Bank, Golf/College 1. Technical expertise of the P.O. Box 177 the City of Valentine and the Cen- to adopt the resolution amending Registration, $75.00; Hometown Bond Pmts, $199,724.09; Steele Feed firm in connection with the type of Valentine, NE 69201 tral Nebraska Economic Develop- Club House Manager job descrip- Lumber, Supplies, $85.38; Ibew Service, Radio Antenna Repair, services to be provided. (20 points) If you have questions, feel free ment District to perform general tion to make it seasonal. Motion Local 1597, Union Dues, $382.16; $20.00; Tehrani Motors, Equip- 2. Past record of performance of to contact Shane Siewert at 402- administration services for storm carried unanimously. Ingram Library Services, Books/ ment/Vehicle Repair, $268.85; Test engineering contracts with other 376-2323. sewer grant from the Economic Councilmember Wescott made a Marc Records, $713.67; Internal America, Well Testing, $1,408.00; clients, including quality of work, 18281-20, 27 ZNEZ Development Administration motion, seconded by Otradovsky, Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax, The Gun Cabinet, Ammo, $31.80; (EDA Project Number 09-79-06041). to approve the lease Agreement $33,133.64; Stuart C Irby, Inventory Three River, Internet Services, Motion carried unanimously. between the City of Valentine and Supplies, $2,801.26; Justice Data $277.10; Tony's Tire & Auto Repair, Councilmember Arganbright ALLO Communications, LLC for Solutions Inc, Record Manage- Truck Tires/Repair, $1,821.86; Village of Kilgore Board of made a motion, seconded by Otra- property and building at ball fields ment, $7,500.00; KBR Rural Public True Value Hardware, Supplies, dovsky, to appoint Shane Siewert for fiber optic head end. Motion Power, Utilities @ Landfill, $124.60; $46.02; TSYS Merchant Solutions, Trustees meeting minutes and Don Pettigrew as the selection carried unanimously. Mathis Equipment, Mower Repair, Credit Card User Fee, $422.01; U S committee for engineering and Councilmember Otradovsky $1,043.65; Michael Todd & Co., Plow Cellular, Cell Phones, $492.54; U.s. The Village of Kilgore Board of tax, $289.68, Mary Van Winkle, consulting services for economic made a motion, seconded by Carriage Bolts, $56.45; John Mi- Postmaster, Ub Postage, $2,000.00; Trustees met in regular monthly General wages paid, $415.57; KBR development administration storm Wescott, to approve the Pole rental chalek, CDL Renewal Reimburse, USPS-Hasler, Postage Machine session on Wednesday, December Electric, utilities, all funds, $902.08; sewer project. Motion carried agreement between the City of $63.50; Mid American Research, Postage, $1,000.00; USA Bluebook, 16, 2020 at the meeting room at the NE Public Health Lab, water test- unanimously. Valentine and ALLO Communica- Penetrating Oil, $249.85; Mid Inventory Supplies, $577.81; Val- Kilgore Community Center. The ing, $163.00; The Insurance Center, Councilmember Wescott made a tions, LLC for fiber optic network States Organized Crime, Member- entine Wind LLC, Wind Power meeting was called to order at Clerk’s Bond; Midland News, pub- motion, seconded by Brockley, to service. Motion carried unani- ship Fee, $100.00; Valentine Mid- Purchased, $39,259.12; Verizon 6:35 p.m. by Clerk Rothleutner. D. lishing, $52.68; Orin Van Winkle, approve the recommendation from mously. land News, Publications, $342.27; Wireless, Cell Phone, $11.18; Card- Hand, Hill, and Rothleutner were Contracted maintenance & postage the airport board to purchase new Discussion was held concerning Midwest Laboratories, Ground member Services, Batteries/Plow present. C. Hand and Ford were reimbursement, $454.60. mower and blade and attachment sidewalk/trail and infrastructure Shipping, $375.50; Mike Mitchell, Parts, $1,412.22; US Department absent. Also present was Orin Due to new trustee joining the accessories from Mathis Equip- improvements on the South side Reimb Car Repair, $216.65; Dillion of Energy, Power Purchased, Van Winkle, Contracted Water Board in January 2021, election of ment for a total of $7,630.00. Motion of Highway 20 from Mid Plains Muirhead, 10 Minute Hole By Hole $7,408.06; Wright Express FSC, Operator and Maintenance and officers will take place at the Janu- carried unanimously. College through the old Shopko Video, $200.00; Ne Dept Environ- Gas/Diesel, $1,659.21 Mary Van Winkle, Secretary. Due ary 2021 regular monthly meeting. 7:05 p.m. Pursuant to notice property. No action taken. mental Quality, Qtrly Disposal Accounts Payable Total to the absence of both C. Hand, The Board of Trustees would in the Valentine Midland News There being no further business Fee 1001-1231, $1,294.70; Ne Dept Of $594,842.72 T. Rothleutner, Clerk, served as like to thank current Chairperson, and pursuant to Section 53 134 of before the council, Council Chair- Labor Ach, State Taxes, $5,051.26; Invoices: Paid $317,096.82 Chairperson pro tempore with the Connie Hand, who is retiring from Nebraska State Statutes a public person Arganbright declared the Ne Public Hlth Env Laboratory, Invoices: Scheduled $403,808.38 same powers and privileges as all the Board, for her many years of hearing was opened for the pur- meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Water Test Fees, $512.90; Nebr Payroll Total $102,013.50 Trustees as outlined in NE State service to the residents of the Vil- pose of hearing recommendations A complete version of the min- Law Enforcement Training, Of- Total $822,918.70 Statute S1-101. lage of Kilgore. of approval or disapproval to an utes may be viewed at the office of ficer Training Material, $135.00; 18280-20 ZNEZ Rothleutner declared the meet- There being no further business, application for a Class "D" Liquor the City Clerk, 323 N Main Street, Nebraska Public Power District, ing properly advertised, and the a motion to adjourn was made by License for One2One Valentine Valentine, Nebraska during nor- Power Purchased, $85,910.29; Ne- open public meeting notice posted Hill, seconded by Hand, motion LLC dba Heart City Drug at 110 mal business hours. braska Child Support Ach, Child as required by law. carried unanimously. Meeting The minutes from the November adjourned at 7:08 p.m. 18, 2020 regular monthly meeting, The next regular monthly meet- and current treasurer’s report ing will be Wednesday, January were read. Hill moved, seconded 20th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. MT. This County Treasurer’s Semi-Annual Statement by Hand to approve the minutes meeting will be held at the Com- and Treasures report as submitted; munity Center meeting room un- The following is a correct summary of collections, disbursements, and balances in the office of the Cherry County Treasurer, Valentine, Nebraska, motion carried unanimously. less a meeting through Zoom is for the six months ending December 31, 2020. The monthly claims were then otherwise posted. Any changes to Kathy L. Hammond, Cherry County Treasurer reviewed by all trustees’ present. meeting date and/or time will be FUND NAME BEGINNING 7/1/2020 COLLECTED DISBURSED TRANSFERS ENDING A motion to approve the claims as posted prior to the meeting. The 6/30/2019 presented was made by Hill, and monthly meeting agenda is on file County General $1,064,684.34 $1,462,338.94 $(1,669,977.42) $- $857,045.86 seconded by D. Hand; motion car- one week prior to the meeting, and County Road $1,039,947.92 $1,629,241.88 $(1,253,276.68) $- $1,415,913.12 ried unanimously. available by contacting the Village Emergency Bridge $515,285.04 $45,657.26 $(17,976.54) $- $542,965.76 They included: Cherry Co. Clerk, Secretary. Highway Street/Bridge Buyback $614,432.50 $- $- $- $614,432.50 election expense, $100.00, Cody Oil Mary Van Winkle, Secretary Visitors Promotion $89,282.20 $129,246.03 $(75,331.66) $- $143,196.57 Co. LPG $310.50; In Law Construc- Village of Kilgore Visitors Improvements $1,003,877.67 $112,665.04 $(21,190.00) $- $1,095,352.71 tion, FEMA R&S $2,800.00; Nebras- 18237-20 ZNEZ Register Of Deeds P&M Fund $12,510.89 $1,966.50 $(1,741.71) $- $12,735.68 ka Dept. of Revenue, water sales Health Insurance Claim Fund $715,108.92 $448,503.55 $(442,473.62) $- $721,138.85 Veterans Aid $6,900.66 $- $(903.30) $- $5,997.36 Bookmobile $37,711.71 $91,310.63 $(49,816.85) $- $79,205.49 Drug & Alcohol $- $- $- $- $- Village of Wood Lake meeting Drug & Alcohol $21,499.05 $- $- $- $21,499.05 Grants $- $- $- $- $- minutes Disaster $8,319,576.89 $118,224.13 $(1,625,806.46) $- $6,811,994.56 Emergency Management $7,482.11 $34,860.51 $(36,175.34) $- $6,167.28 The Village of Wood Lake held munications (telephone), $60,00; Inheritance Tax $1,721,987.43 $103,212.16 $(48,701.11) $- $1,776,498.48 a meeting on January 13, 2021, John Hoefs (wages, pstg., supplies), 911 Emergency Services $31,850.50 $8,073.43 $(350.41) $- $39,573.52 meeting was called to order by Ron $554.26; Jackie Ferguson (wages, Jail/Public Safety Bond $- $- $- $- $- Pinney at 7:00 p.m. Grant Morland, postage), $462.69; Cherry County Building And Repair $298,622.00 $31,960.26 $(3,955.25) $- $326,627.01 Bryce Porter, and Joe McMurtrey Clerk (election), $100.00; Bank of Hospital $23,406.44 $22,828.63 $- $- $46,235.07 answered roll call. The Open the West (Safe deposit box), $40.00; 911 Emergency Services $- $- $- $- $- Meeting Act was recognized. The Nebraska Rural Water Assoc, State Funds $200,958.17 $845,286.42 $(900,557.05) $- $145,687.54 minutes of the previous meeting (membership), $100.00 Schools $306,813.89 $7,090,774.87 $(5,985,245.64) $- $1,412,343.12 were read. Grant made amotion to Joe made a motion to pay the County Fines & License $- $30,907.76 $- $(30,907.76) $- accept as read, seconded by Joe. bills, seconded by Bryce. Motion ESU's $4,304.58 $128,911.04 $(107,625.74) $- $25,589.88 Motion carried. The Treasurer's carried. Several water issues were Community Colleges $27,341.88 $828,904.13 $(693,067.10) $- $163,178.91 report was read and Bryce made discussed, the railroad right-a- NRD's $10,307.37 $304,263.01 $(251,862.95) $- $62,707.43 a motion to accept, seconded by way, and the generator were all Fire Districts $3,923.75 $134,839.20 $(110,128.87) $- $28,634.08 Grant. Motion carried. The out- discussed and tabled. Bryce Porter Gordon Memorial Hospital $5,958.31 $65,364.06 $(66,183.41) $- $5,138.96 standing bills were read. turned in his resignation as he will Drainage $- $608.11 $- $- $608.11 KBR Rural Public Power Dis- be moving out of Wood Lake. Joe TIF $- $21,350.54 $(21,350.54) $- $- trict, $655.85; 941 Tax, $149.16; made a motion to adjourn, second- City/Villages $18,737.56 $286,141.68 $(240,177.32) $- $64,701.92 Valentine Midland News (meeting ed by Bryce. Motion carried. The Sawyer Memorial Library $- $- $- $- $- minutes), $15.38; NK Waste Inc meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Ag Society $1,379.66 $41,198.59 $(34,359.06) $- $8,219.19 (trash), $322.00; Great Plains Com- 18277-20 ZNEZ Historical Society $156.16 $4,694.00 $(3,888.35) $- $961.81 Holding Funds $115,969.76 $237,805.55 $(97,118.83) $(140,686.72) $115,969.76 $16,220,017.36 $14,261,137.91 $(13,759,241.21) $(171,594.48) $16,550,319.58

CASH & CHECKS ON HAND $1,193,386.09 DEPOSITS $320,480.70 INVESTMENTS $15,036,452.79 TOTAL $16,550,319.58

There are no registered warrants/orders outstanding. The County Clerk has certified that there are no unpaid claims. I, Kathy L. Hammond, Cherry County Treasurer, Nebraska certify this Semi-Annual Statement to be correct. 18273-20 ZNEZ USDA announces quality loss assistance Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 Valentine Midland news 11 now available for eligible producers Cherry County Court News affected by 2018, 2019 natural disasters Michael C. Riemer, Marshfield, No operator’s license, $75 fine, $49 costs - Deputy McCormick. WI. Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 costs - Officer Ormesher. Wendy D. Bell, Byesville, OH. costs - Deputy McCormick. Kathy R. Witt, Parmelee, SD. Speeding 21-35, $200 fine, $49 costs WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2021 dition that occurred in calendar farmers.gov/quality-loss. Todd L. Ivie, Blanchard, OK. DUI-.08 breath-1st offense, $500 - Trooper Elliott. – The U.S. Department of Agri- years 2018 and/or 2019. FSA will issue payments once No registration in vehicle, $25 fine, fine, 6 mo. probation, $50 costs - Of- Jerry T. Hansen, North Platte. culture’s (USDA) Farm Service Assistance is available for eli- the application period ends. If the $49 costs - Deputy McCormick. ficer Ormesher. Speeding 6-10, $25 fine, $49 costs - Agency (FSA) today announced gible producers in counties that total amount of calculated QLA Nathaniel C. Redowl, Winner, Viola Widow, Valentine. Vio- Trooper Schmitt. that signup for the Quality Loss received a qualifying Presidential payments exceeds available pro- SD. Speeding 21-35, $200 fine, $49 late stop or yield sign, $75 fine, $49 Leah M. Cottrell, Rosebud, SD. Adjustment (QLA) Program will Emergency Disaster Declaration gram funding, payments will be begin Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. or Secretarial Disaster Designa- prorated. costs - Trooper Elliott. costs - Officer Miller. Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 costs - Funded by the Further Consoli- tion because of one or more of For each crop year, 2018, 2019 Gregory D. Toben, Clear Lake, Mary J. Yeahquo, Mandaree, Trooper Hand. dated Appropriations Act of 2020, the qualifying disaster events or and 2020, the maximum amount SD. Speeding 6-10, $25 fine, $49 ND. Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 John Gray, Jr., Farmington, this new program provides assis- related conditions. that a person or legal entity may costs - Trooper Schuyler. costs - Trooper Schmitt. NM. DUS, $100 fine, $50 costs - tance to producers who suffered Lists of counties with Presiden- receive, directly or indirectly, is William G. Arnold III, Kilgore. Charity Delawyer, Valentine. Trooper Banks. eligible crop quality losses due to tial Emergency Disaster Declara- $125,000. Payments made to a joint Speeding 16-20, $125 fine, $49 costs Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 costs Amanda K. Qualley, Crookston. natural disasters occurring in 2018 tions and Secretarial Disaster operation (including a general - Trooper Schmitt. - Trooper Schmitt. Vicious dog, $25 fine, $50 costs - Of- and 2019. The deadline to apply for Designations for all qualifying partnership or joint venture) will Brett C. Ross, Commerce City, Hunter L. Partridge, Bruceton ficer Hoefs. QLA is Friday, March 5, 2021. disaster events for 2018 and 2019 not exceed $125,000, multiplied by CO. Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 Mills, WV. Violate deer regs, $100 Justice Bullshows, Mission, “Farmers and livestock pro- are available here. For drought, the number of persons and legal en- costs - Trooper Schmitt. fine, $2,000 liquidated damages, SD. Attempt of a class 4 felony, 12 ducers nationwide experienced producers are eligible for QLA if tities that comprise the ownership Jake A. Hankins, Valentine. $50 costs - Conservation Officer mo. probation, $50 costs - Officer crop quality losses due to natural the loss occurred in an area within of the joint operation. A person or Possess marijuana 1 oz or less, Miller. Ormesher. disasters in 2018 and 2019,” said Bill a county rated by the U.S. Drought legal entity is ineligible for QLA Northey, USDA Under Secretary Monitor as having a D3 (extreme payment if the person’s or legal $300 fine; possess or use drug para- Chad A. Vandevender, Morgan Michael J. Miller, Mullen. Vio- for Farm Production and Conser- drought) or higher intensity level entity’s average Adjusted Gross phernalia, $100 fine, $49 costs - Of- Town, WV. Violate deer regs, $100 late open burning ban, $100 fine, vation. “We have worked diligently during 2018 or 2019. Income exceeds $900,000, unless ficer Ormesher. fine, $2,000 liquidated damages, $50 costs - Deputy Wiens. over the past couple of years to roll Producers in counties that did at least 75% is derived from farm- Erica S. Moser, Valentine. Dis- $49 costs. Tristan E. Woodson, Valentine. out meaningful disaster assistance not receive a qualifying declara- ing, ranching or forestry-related turbing the peace, 24 mo. proba- Tanner S. Keiser, Fordyce. Vio- Speeding 21-35, $200 fine, $49 costs programs to help alleviate the sub- tion or designation may still apply activities. tion, $50 costs - Officer Miller. late deer regs, $100 fine, $2,000 - Deputy Wickman. stantial financial loss experienced but must also provide supporting Future Insurance Coverage John W. Klemke, Omaha. liquidated damages; violate deer Trey W. Gothard, Valentine. by so many agricultural producers documentation to establish that Requirements Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 costs regs, $100 fine, $50 costs. Drive without ignition interlock, and are pleased to offer quality loss the crop was directly affected by a All producers receiving QLA - Deputy Wickman. Raina J. Two Lance, St. Francis, 6 mo. probation, $50 costs - Officer assistance as added relief. Many of qualifying disaster event. Program payments are required Isaac C. Robinson, Valentine. SD. Speeding 11-15, $75 fine, $49 Ormesher. the eligible producers have already To determine QLA eligibility to purchase crop insurance or received compensation for quan- and payments, FSA considers the NAP coverage for the next two tity losses.” total quality loss caused by all available crop years at the 60% Eligible Crops qualifying natural disasters in coverage level or higher. If eligible, Call 24 hours Eligible crops include those cases where a crop was impacted QLA participants may meet the 1-800-ACS-2345 for which federal crop insurance by multiple events. insurance purchase requirement a day, seven or Noninsured Crop Disaster As- Applying for QLA by purchasing Whole-Farm Rev- sistance Program (NAP) coverage When applying, producers are enue Protection coverage offered www.cancer.org days a week is available, except for grazed asked to provide verifiable docu- through USDA’s Risk Management crops and value loss crops, such mentation to support claims of Agency. as honey, maple sap, aquaculture, quality loss or nutrient loss in the For more information, visit floriculture, mushrooms, ginseng case of forage crops. For crops that farmers.gov/quality-loss, or con- root, ornamental nursery, Christ- have been sold, grading must have tact your local USDA Service Commercial Properties For Sale mas trees, and turfgrass sod. been completed within 30 days Center. Producers can also obtain Additionally, crops that were of harvest, and for forage crops, one-on-one support with applica- sold or fed to livestock or that are a laboratory analysis must have tions by calling 877-508-8364. 1009 E. Hwy. 20 – Valentine in storage may be eligible; how- been completed within 30 days of All USDA Service Centers are ever, crops that were destroyed harvest. open for business, including those before harvest are not eligible. Some acceptable forms of docu- that restrict in-person visits or Crop quality losses occurring after mentation include sales receipts require appointments. All Service harvest, due to deterioration in from buyers, settlement sheets, Center visitors wishing to conduct storage, or that could have been truck or warehouse scale tickets, business with FSA, Natural Re- mitigated, are also not eligible. written sales contracts, similar sources Conservation Service, or Assistance is based on a pro- records that represent actual and any other Service Center agency ducer’s harvested affected pro- specific quality loss information, should call ahead and schedule duction of an eligible crop, which and forage tests for nutritional an appointment. Service Centers must have had at least a 5% quality values. that are open for appointments loss reflected through a quality Payments Calculations and will pre-screen visitors based on discount; or for forage crops, a nu- Limitations health concerns or recent travel, trient loss, such as total digestible QLA payments are based on for- and visitors must adhere to social nutrients. mulas for the type of crop (forage distancing guidelines. Visitors are Qualifying Disaster Events or non-forage) and loss documen- also required to wear a face cover- Losses must have been a result tation submitted. Based on this ing during their appointment. Our of a qualifying disaster event documentation FSA is calculating program delivery staff will con- (hurricane, excessive moisture, payments based on the producer’s tinue to work with our producers flood, qualifying drought, tornado, own individual loss or based on the by phone, email and using online typhoon, volcanic activity, snow- county average loss. More informa- tools. More information can be storm, or wildfire) or related con- tion on payments can be found on found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.

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Call 402.376.2525 Rick Weber, Broker, 402-389-1406 Call 402-376-1216 or visit our website www.weberco.biz for a complete listing of properties Cherry County Hospital | 510 N Green St. | Valentine, NE 69201 | 402.376.2525 12 Valentine Midland news Valentine, NE, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 Lunch Menus Valentine Community Schools/Cody-Kilgore honor roll Valentine High School Jackson Ravenscroft, *Taycee Katelyn Bitner, Joni Cox, Wrigley Ravenscroft, Elliah Wolff, Abby Cody-Kilgore School First Semester Reimers, *Sheldyn Rodgers, *Cate Greenough, Robinson LaDeaux, Busenitz, Annalise Busenitz, Abi Monday, January 25 Breakfast:- (Cody) Biscuits & gravy, cereal, toast, Seniors: *Tamara Benedict, *Faith Salters, Sage Schrunk, Alyssa Tierney Miller, Tygh Miller, James Donner, Aubree Johnonson, Riley fruit, juice & milk (Kilgore) Pancakes, cereal, toast, fruit, juice & milk. Buer, Sadie Cadwallader, *Paige Schubauer, Cole Simon, *Gracey Monroe, Jennings Morgan, Duncan Jones, Dylan Naslund, Emmalea Lunch: (Cody) Pizza & pasta, broccoli, bread, fruit & salad bar & milk. Dunkel, *Tim Egelhoff, Hanna Taylor, Logan Witte, Payton Mosner, Leighton Reagle, Tanner Olson, Elle Ravenscroft, Kassidy (Kilgore) Goulash, green beans, bread, lettuce, relish tray, fruit & milk. Fischer, *Mason Harp, *Haley Witte, *James Woodraska, *Joslyn Two Strike, Allen Ward Roseberry, Byron Skinner, Amanda Tuesday, January 26 - Breakfast: (Cody) Pizza, cereal, toast, fruit, Hesse, *Michaela Keller, *Fletcher Yarbrough 7th Grade High Honor Roll: Aubrey Toren, Sadie Vander Wey, Shaelyn juice & milk (Kilgore) Chocolate chip muffin, cereal, toast, fruit, juice Larsen, *Josiah Maunu, *Biyantai Freshmen: *Kaetryn Bancroft, Benson, Kylee Hoefs, Sari LaDeaux, Welch & milk. Lunch: (Cody) Sloppy joes, fries, baked beans, bread, fruit & Nadeau, *Ryan O’Kief, *Jonah *Grant Boes, *Ciana Colvin, Christen Larson Malard, Landen “A-B” Honor Roll: Tylan Blume, salad bar & milk.(Kilgore ) Hot ham & cheese sandwich, broccoli, bread, Perrett, Logan Pettigrew, *Shauna *Traven Fletcher, *Kaylee Mooney, Grace Murphy, Maeli Pat- Cash Cooper, Rachel Farley, Hess- lettuce, relish tray, fruit & milk. Radant, *Haylee Richards, Riece Hanson, *Caden Hein, Sadie terson, Colton Pilakowski, Madison ton Fay, Tristan Fish, Tacey From, Wednesday, January 27 - Breakfast: (Cody) French toast, cereal, Rivera, *Delaney Robison, *Hadley Johnson, *Addison Kierl, *Jessa Pitts, Rylee Ward, Reeves Witte Ally Heath, Logan Hendrix, Tripp toast, fruit, juice & milk (Kilgore) Cooks choice, cereal, toast, fruit, Rodgers, *Blaine Sage, Izzy Salters, Klabenes, *Mitchell Kluender, *Lex 8th Grade High Honor Roll: Ken- Hill, Mason Jones, Samantha juice & milk. Lunch: (Cody) Grilled cheese, tomato soup, green beans, Kenneth Shelbourn, *Sean Shepler, Larsen, *Alexis Long, *Caitlynn nedie Assman, Brayden Batter- Jones, Blake Lancaster, Mady- crackers, bread, fruit & salad bar & milk.(Kilgore) Chicken & noodles, *Elli Springer, *Calvin Stoeger, Mack, Mataya Morrison, *Finley shaw, Courtney Billings, Jacob sen Leithead, Jasper Roseberry, mashed potatoes, bread, lettuce, relish tray, fruit & milk. *Shyanne Urbin, *Chris Williams, Mosner, Nicklous Ohlmann, *Sadi Brackeen, Neeley Cronin, Clayton James Sexson, Rylie Sexson, Justin Thursday, January 28- Breakfast: (Cody) Scrambled eggs, cereal, Madison York Osnes, *Alivia Patterson, *Dane Elliott, Harvey Dean Fast Horse, Wyckoff, Sadee Adamson, Parker toast, fruit, juice & milk (Kilgore) Yogurt, cereal, toast, fruit, juice & Juniors: *Gunnar Battershawm, Pilakowski, *Isabella Ringhoff, John Fulton, John Gibson, Cooper Andrews, Taylor Cady, Emmy milk. Lunch: (Cody) Corn dogs, roasted potatoes, cinnamon apples, *Lindsey Boes, *Cassius Browning, *Grant Springer, *Preston Stoeger, Jordan, Jocelyn Jordan, Emma Covey Zais, Gage Davis, Drew (Kilgore) Hamburgers, baked beans, *Tagg Buechle, Benjamin Butcher, *Seth Vavra, Tyler Whiting, *Hailey bread, fruit & salad bar & milk. Kreutner, Doc Lancaster, Kimber Farrell, Fayth From, Tehya From, *Sarah Butler, *Renee Fisbeck, Witte chips, bread, lettuce, relish tray, fruit & milk McGinley, Cinch Miller, Cadence Tatym Jespersen, Carson Lan- Conner Fowler, Matt Gibson, *Denotes 93% or higher Friday, December 29- No School!! Swanson, Taryn Tinant, Marybelle caster, Tucker Ravenscroft, Isaac *Dylan Haase, *Hayes Hammond, *** All menus subject to last minute change!! Valentine Middle School Ward, Talia Wenig Owen Moos- Robinson, Kamryn Tucker, Mikah *Cameron Jordan, *Dakota Second Quarter man, Kaleb Ohlmann Vander Wey, Grace Wolff Krogman, *Tessa Krolikowski, 5th Grade High Honor Roll: Leticia 5th Grade Honor Roll: Colter Austin, First Semester *MaKenzie Long, *Becca McGinley, Valentine High School Alvarez, Brenden Battershaw, Clar- Gus Benson, Ohm Chaudhari, “A” Honor Roll: Naomi Busenitz, *Cody Miller, *Courtny Morgan, rah Beebout, Madysyn Bopp, Lillian Jackson Huggins, Boone Jespersen, Kate Cox, Kynzee McConaughey, Monday, January 25 -Breakfast: Egg & cheese taco roll, cereal choices *Holden Mundorf, *Maddy Borer, Camilla Brown, Kyla Clark, Jason Manewal Ayden Naslund, Kayleigh w/Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter & jelly Uncrustable, Pilakowski, *Ava Reagle, *Emma Brooklyn Coyle, Austin Deibler, Ravenscroft, Elliah Wolff, Abby applesauce, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham & cheese sub, Richards, *Grady Russell, *Mya 6th Grade Honor Roll: Jayden Ba- Todd Dillon, Reegan Eggert, Sophia Busenitz, Annalise Busenitz, mac & cheese w/dinner roll, spicy chicken sandwich, green beans, baby Shelbourn, Ian Slama, *Sean con, Parker Chavez, Raina Cordier, Estrada, Ella Hanson, Kassie Han- Abi Donner, Aubree Johnonson, carrots, fresh & canned fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Springer, Akosha Ward, *Kaylee Shyanne Dawson, Rownan Eggert, son, Damian Hardy, Tyler Harp, Riley Jones, Emmalea Olson, Tuesday, January 26 -Breakfast: Maple long john, cereal choices w/ Wenig, *Nicole Williams Austin Harp, Jhett Jespersen, Audrey Heinert, Danika Janssen, Elle Ravenscroft, Byron Skinner, Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter & jelly Uncrustable, fruit Sophomores: Ashlee Bacon, Laken Krogman, Thurston Ra- Callie Kenner, Montana Kleinjan, Amanda Toren, Sadie Vander Wey, cocktail, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Baked combo sub, Hot pepperoni *Mekallyn Bancroft, *Taylor venscroft, Rylee Wackler, Hope Ellison LaDeaux, Owen Moosman, Shaelyn Welch sub, chicken nuggets w/dinner roll, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, fresh Battershaw, *Hanna Bitner, Woodraska Mali Morrison, Haddison Mundorf, “A-B” Honor Roll: Tylan Blume, & canned fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Alexis Borer, *Jaycie Cox, *Lainey 7th Grade Honor Roll: Trace Buech- Annalena Nelson, Kaleb Ohlmann, Cash Cooper, Rachel Farley, Hess- Wednesday, January 27 -Breakfast: Biscuits & gravy, cereal choices Egelhoff, *McKenna Elliott, *Bryan le, Roman Dillon, Aiden Hand, Leah Osnes, Anithia Red Bird, ton Fay, Tristan Fish, Tacey From, w/Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter & jelly Uncrustable, Keller, Austyn Kieborz, Armani Brooklyn Johnson, Kate Johnson, Lilybet Rolfe, Addison Stec, Raken Ally Heath, Logan Hendrix, Tripp orange slices, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Spaghetti w/garlic bread- Koltz, *Connor Kreutner, *Jack Kanzas Kellum, Bosse Linares, Hal- Hill, Mason Jones, Samantha Tinant, Westin Witte stick, mini corn dogs, vegetarian chef salad w/roasted flatbread, peas, Lancaster, *Ashton Lurz, *Lee ey O’Keefe, Evelyn Rolfe, Carson Jones, Blake Lancaster, Madysen carrots, fresh & canned fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Major, *Grace Maunu, Casey Miller, 6th Grade High Honor Roll: Domi- Schabot, Sutton Schrunk, Khaylia Leithead, Jasper Roseberry, James *Malika Monroe, *Logan Muirhead, nic Beebout, Trystan Beebout, Short Bull Sexson, Rylie Sexson, Sadee Ad- Thursday, January 28-Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza, cereal amson, Parker Andrews, Emmy choices w/Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter & jelly Uncrust- 8th Grade Honor Roll: Ethan Borer, able, peaches, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham & cheese sub, Olena Felton, Quinton Nelson, An- Covey Zais, Gage Davis, Koen de Valentine High School Vecht, Drew Farrell, Fayth From, breaded beef patty sandwich, beefy taco in a bag, black turtle beans on don Olson, Cooper Phillips, Thane fruit/veg bar, broccoli, sugar cookie, fresh & canned fruit of the day, Taylor, Devlin Welch Tehya From, Nadaya Johnson- Weekly Calendar and choice of milk. Cody-Kilgore High School Mooney, Carson Lancaster, Dylan Thursday, January 21 Naslund, Tucker Ravenscroft, Friday, January 29-Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, cereal choices w/ Second Quarter Wrestling practice 3:45 p.m. Isaac Robinson, Kassidy Rose- Goldfish Grahams, Smucker’s peanut butter & jelly Uncrustable, Mock Trial practice 4:15 p.m. “A” Honor Roll: Naomi Busenitz, berry, Blake Schneider, Kamryn pineapple tidbits, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Baked ham & turkey JV/Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball at Stuart 5:00 p.m. Kate Cox, Kynzee McConaughey, Tucker, Mikah Vander Wey, Grace sub, cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, honey garlic glazed chicken over Depart 2:30 p.m. Ayden Naslund, Kayleigh Wolff rice, mixed vegetables, baby carrots, fresh & canned fruit of the day, JV Girls 5:00 p.m., V Girls 6:00 p.m., V Boys 7:30 p.m. and choice of milk. Friday, January 22 **Menus are subject to change without notice!! Varsity Wrestling at Chadron HS 11:00 a.m. News Briefs depart 7:00 a.m. CCC announces 2020 fall Dean’s List Valentine Middle School JV/Varsity Girls Basketball vs Broken Bow 5:30 p.m. Central Community College has announced the names of full-time Monday, January 25- Breakfast: Egg & cheese omelet w/toast, cereal V Girls & JV Boys 5:30 p.m., V Boys & JV Girls 7:00 p.m. students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists choices w/toast, applesauce, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Spicy chicken Saturday, January 23 for the 2020 fall semester. sandwich, macaroni & cheese, green beans, baby carrots, fruit of the Broken Bow Speech Invite 9:00 a.m. The students were enrolled at one or more CCC locations, which day, and choice of milk. SWC Wrestling here 11:30 a.m. include the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses; Tuesday, January 26 - Breakfast: Biscuits & gravy, cereal choices Monday, January 25 Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington centers; and Ord Learning Center. w/toast, fruit cocktail, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Chicken nuggets SWC 1st Round Varsity Girls & Boys Basketball TBA Students on the President’s Honor List earned a perfect 4.0 grade w/dinner roll, hot pepperoni sub, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, fruit of UNK Honor Band/Choir Virtual Clinics, via Zoom point average while students on the Dean’s Honor List earned a GPA the day, and choice of milk. Tuesday, January 26 between 3.5 and 3.99. Wednesday, January 27 -Breakfast: Waffles w/syrup, cereal choices Middle School Boys Basketball at O’Neill 5:00 p.m. Local students include: President’s Honor List-Jolene Egger; Dean’s Honor List-Kel Klabenes both of Valentine. w/toast, orange slices, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Spaghetti, mini Wednesday, January 27 corn dogs, peas, baby carrots, fresh & canned fruit of the day, and FBLA officer meeting 7:30 a.m. CSC holds Winter 2020 Commencement choice of milk. FFA State Degree interviews Micheal Heath of Cody earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Thursday, January 28- Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza, cereal Thursday, January 28 Chadron State College December 18, 2020. The college honored 127 choices w/toast, peaches, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Breaded beef Mock Trial-Round 2, via Zoom 3:00 p.m. candidates for bachelor’s degrees during Winter 2020 Commencement. patty sandwich, beefy taco in a bag, black turtle beans on fruit/veg bar, SWC Varsity Girls Basketball at Gothenburg TBA The ceremony premiered on YouTube December 18. broccoli, sugar cookie, fruit of the day, & choice of milk. SWC Varsity Boys at Ainsworth TBA MPCC releases fall Dean’s List Friday, January 29 -Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, cereal choices w/ MS Boys Basketball at Ainsworth 6:00 p.m. A total of 166 students qualified for the Dean’s List during the 2020 toast, pineapple tidbits, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Cheese pizza, pep- fall semester at Mid-Plains Community College. peroni pizza, honey garlic glazed chicken over rice, mixed vegetables, To be eligible, the students had to complete 12 or more applicable baby carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. credit hours of college-level courses and maintain an overall grade ** Menus are subject to change without notice!! point average (GPA) of 3.5 – 3.89 on a 4.0 scale. Area students include: Jenna Cox, Sheyenne Hammond, Emmy Nadeau all of Valentine. Valentine Elementary School Meadville, NE MPCC releases fall President’s List Monday, January 25- Breakfast: Egg & cheese omelet w/toast, cereal total of 113 students qualified for the President’s List during the choices w/toast, applesauce, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Spicy chicken 2020 fall semester at Mid-Plains Community College. sandwich, macaroni & cheese, green beans, baby carrots, fruit of the January 29 & 30 To make the list, each student had to complete 12 or more applicable day, and choice of milk. credit hours in college-level courses and maintain a grade point Tuesday, January 26 - Breakfast: Biscuits & gravy, cereal choices average (GPA) of 3.9 or greater on a 4.0 scale. w/toast, fruit cocktail, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Chicken nuggets Area student includes: Sara Ford of Cody. w/dinner roll, hot pepperoni sub, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. Wednesday, January 27 -Breakfast: Waffles w/syrup, cereal choices Friday, January 29, 2021 Troopers respond to over 170 w/toast, orange slices, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Spaghetti, mini • 5:00 p.m. - Social Club corn dogs, peas, baby carrots, fresh & canned fruit of the day, and • 7:00 p.m. - Polar Bear Kick-Off Party weather-related incidents choice of milk. Thursday, January 28- Breakfast: Sausage breakfast pizza, cereal JANUARY 15, 2021, LINCOLN — One trooper’s patrol unit was choices w/toast, peaches, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Breaded beef Saturday, January 30, 2021 Troopers with the Nebraska State struck while responding to a crash, patty sandwich, beefy taco in a bag, black turtle beans on fruit/veg bar, Serving: Pulled Pork Sandwiches (12 p.m. until gone) Patrol have responded to dozens of but the trooper was not injured. broccoli, sugar cookie, fruit of the day, & choice of milk. weather-related incidents through- The incident occurred near mile • 12:00 p.m. - “Liquid Courage Shots” & Registration Friday, January 29 -Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, cereal choices w/ out the day Friday, January 15. marker 417 on eastbound Interstate toast, pineapple tidbits, juice & milk choices. Lunch: Cheese pizza, pep- • 2:00 p.m. - POLAR BEAR DIP Snow mixed with strong winds to 80, at approximately 11:05 a.m. The peroni pizza, honey garlic glazed chicken over rice, mixed vegetables, create blizzard conditions and haz- trooper had just arrived to assist baby carrots, fruit of the day, and choice of milk. in Niobrara River and coronation of the ardous travel situations in many additional troopers at the scene of ** Menus are subject to change without notice!! Polar Bear King and Queen at the Meadville Park areas of eastern Nebraska. another crash. Shortly after the Between midnight and 8:00 p.m. trooper parked on the shoulder, a Masks Recommended ~ Please use social distancing CT, troopers responded to more semi jack-knifed behind him and Valentine Senior Center Thursday, January 21- Roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, bread, If you’re sick, we will see you next year! than 30 crashes, performed nearly slid into the patrol vehicle. The 125 motorist assists, and assisted trooper was still inside the vehicle peaches. ~ALL DIPPERS MUST REGISTER BEFORE THE DIP!!~ other agencies with more than and was buckled up at the time of Friday, January 22- Meat loaf, baked potato, squash, bread, applesauce. FREE Will Donations Will Be Taken for Keya Paha Fire & Rescue 20 additional incidents. The vast the crash. He was not injured. Monday, January 25- Creamed chicken on a biscuit, peas, beets, apricots. For More InForMatIon: MeadvIlle outlaws - 402-497-2440 majority of those incidents have Any motorist who needs assis- occurred in the Lincoln and Omaha tance on the road can call the NSP Tuesday, January 26- Hot beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, carrots, Kasey - 402-760-1634 (Owner) areas. Highway Helpline at *55 and speak bread, pineapple. directly with an NSP dispatcher. 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Classified Page Rates AG EQUIPMENT FOR RENT HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Classified Ads and Thank Yous CHERRY COUNTY Clinic is seek- ...... 15¢ per word FOR SALE: Heavy bottom less STORAGE UNITS. Contact Great THE VILLAGE of Cody, NE is ac- stock tanks. Buckley Steel. 402-387- ing a friendly, compassionate and cepting applications for a full-time $3.75 minimum-20 words Plains Mini Storage, call 402-376- organized medical billing coder/ 0347 or evenings 402-387-2785. (1TF) 3421 or 402-376-4714. (1TF) maintenance position to oversee Classified Display ...... $6.50 per inch medical records. One year rural the Village’s maintenance needs. SOUTH PARK storage for all your health clinic coding experience is Duties include oversight of water Poems ...... 15¢ per word storage needs. Call Dan 402-389- required. The position offers a com- and wastewater system, streets, BANKRUPTCY: FREE consulta- Mail Ads to Midland News SALES and 1632. (1TF) petitive wage and fringe benefits snow removal, equipment care, tion. Lowest rates. No office visit including: paid health insurance, ONE-2 bedroom apartment, fully weekly trash pick-up and disposal, required. As Nebraska’s #1 bank- P.O. Box 448 dental/vision insurance, life insur- SERVICE furnished, all utilities included, up-keep of village public areas ruptcy firm, we have helped thou- Valentine, NE 69201 ance, disability insurance, pension television, internet and snow re- (park, ball field, arena) and some sands of clients file bankruptcy in plan, paid time off and pharmacy 5 STAR moval. Call 402-376-6334. (1TF) seasonal requirements (Christmas all 93 Nebraska counties. We can Door Company: Offering program. Applications are avail- Classified ads must be residential and commercial sales decorating, 4th of July, etc.). 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They’re during the 11 years, but just never a locally owned bank, opened its ing customers and to welcome dered in to our fellowship with kids!” We loved them, taught got around to it. So on Friday we new location at 39363 E Hwy 2, new customers. We are excited to a friend. He was hungry for fel- them, gave them sweet rolls and a went with them to purchase a mar- Nebraska – The Thedford. The bank was previ- relocate our existing Purdum loca- lowship and just plain hungry for sack of donated clothes along with riage license. ously located in Purdum and was tion to a new facility in Thedford” friends whom he could trust. He stuffed animals to take home. They Sunday, my pastor husband place to live moved to a new building that is said Michelle Milleson, Branch quickly appointed himself the cook called them up (as quietly planned) more accessible to better serve Manager. “Our customer base is and we were glad he did. He had a ointS to to say their vows in front of our Driving across Nebraska, it is it’s customer base. The existing wide spread in the area and as a way with food. But life is not easy p church family. There were a few difficult to picture the land as the Purdum employees, Michelle result, we believe it makes sense for those just getting out of trouble, tears along with the surprise of earliest explorers saw it. Milleson, Karyn Seeley, Reed to have a convenient bank cen- off the street or beyond addiction. ponder being witness to a wedding in the Corn, sunflowers, soybeans al- Larsen, Rachel Cox and Breanne trally located on Hwy 2 & Hwy 83 He needed lots of prayer. middle of church. The bride wore a falfa and wheat create a mosaic Bannan are in Thedford ready to corridor to service our expansive He rented a car...which was Pam Keech Bryan T-shirt that said, “We did it!” of colors, once the region had tall assist customers with all of their customer base. Our new location stolen. The rental company pres- We have always been committed and short grasses, but most early financial needs. represents our commitment to the sured him for compensation every to loving folks just where they are explorers considered it unproduc- The new location offers custom- Sandhills while at the same time day that the car was missing. Juan all stayed in Juan’s one bedroom on their journey. Gradually we’ve tive, a vast desert of use only to ers a full range of services includ- offering small town personalized had taken out insurance and imme- apartment for the week. We hoped come to learn that maturity skills nomadic people. ing a drive-thru, night deposit and service that Western Nebraska diately called the police; but they they would come back as promised and relational skills are slipping in Even today many dismiss Ne- 24 hour ATM as well as commer- Bank is known for.” wanted their car or more money! and that their parents would come our culture; but they are very low braska as a place with nothing cial, agriculture, mortgage and On Thursday, January 21, WNB We found the poor are often taken too. especially in those who live in need. to offer except a college football consumer lending services. New is holding an open house at the advantage of. He paid the rental To our amazement they did We saw it especially in the com- team. Although 350,000 emigrants, and existing customers can get new building in Thedford. Drop company an extra $300 because he come back. The parents were quiet munity where fathers are absent. heading for California and Oregon, a new debit card printed within by from 3:00-6:00 p.m. for hors thought they could legally demand but seemed glad to be there. We We had come to hold those rela- crossed Nebraska after 1843. minutes. devours and a visit with your fa- it from him. We learned a lot about contacted another organization tionships loosely knowing we may And the route of the first trans- “We are constantly looking to vorite Sandhills team! Legal Aid agencies and other min- to help us find a place for them to never see them again even after continental railroad and the first istries helping the poor. stay so the seven could move out many promises to be back. It was transcontinental highway stretch Juan brought five children with of Juan’s apartment. Jackson Park all in God’s hands. the length of the state, all too often him one Sunday. Four were sib- Ministries agree to help as long as “Love bears all things, believes all people fail to look beyond the view lings, and one was the one year old the couple was married. They were things, hopes all things, endures all out of their car window. No one son of the 16 year old girl. He said, not. Oh, they’d thought about it things.” I Corinthians 13 can appreciate the nuances of Ne- braska when driving 65 mph over pavement. The wooded hillsides along the Crisis of basic rights Missouri river give way to grass covered plains, stretching west- by Mary Schubert Hollopeter rity suffers. And so it did! lin Roosevelt during the depres- ward. This country became part of a high stakes political battle How dare they? I am more sad Most people now suspect that sion of the 1930s. I hope this is not President Trump took the brunt. another precedent attacking the that forged the United States in a and yet more angry than I have manner never envisioned by the ever been for the horrific happen- The leaders of the House, (that's First Amendment that guarantees the People's house) began the freedom of speech to all Americans. country forefathers. ings in our Nation's Capitol the This is a state that wanted trees past week. Basic rights are being next day, with few facts from The main thing is to level the The first check I ever wrote law-enforcement, to impeach the playing field: Whatever applies to so bad it planted a forest, giving rise violated. to the timber culture provisions of First of all, Americans were President of the United States. (It one applies to all. This is the first check I ever wanted him to be sure. brought to my mind the swift hang- Talk about David and Goliath! the Homestead law and a national shocked at the breaching of our holiday: Arbor Day. wrote, done on a “counter check” I proudly wore this hat for a halls of government. Every true ings of suspected horse thieves Goliath (Amazon) without warn- that all local stores carried. Beside few years, until outgrowing it. It over Gunsmoke.) ing shut down the server they had The people who settled Nebraska American condemns the terrible had tenacity. They lived in houses the cash register in each busi- had a piece of whang leather for a destruction and loss of lives. Now Within a week, the partisan contracted with David (Parler)! ness was a whole pile of books of hatband, with knots on each end House successfully voted one ar- Some say don't worry about it; it's dug from the earth, or made from that there has been some time pieces of prairie sod, piled on top “counter checks” from several which protruded from the knot by for investigation, reports seem ticle of impeachment against the just a scheme and won't be hurt- area banks. There was also a book which it was tied. One night, my President. No hearings, no jurisdic- ing us little Americans. Not! We of each other, which they called to trend that the assault was pre- Nebraska marble. They heated of blank counter checks, contain- dad requested that I go down to the planned and the FBI and others had tion, no due process of law! are involved whether we want to ing forms that could be filled out barn to check a calving cow. It was If our representatives can do that be or not. I don't live with fear, but those houses by burning buffalo notice of that distinct possibility. manure, or corncobs. They endured with the name of a bank where about a city block away, and the Main news outlets say authorities to the President, they can surely do I know instinctively and factually the check writer had an account. night was very dark. There were that to you and me. This is setting that this is a crisis in America. heat, drought, tornados, blizzards, knew even before people began floods, and grasshoppers. All the Even someone from out of the area no yard lights in those days, but gathering for the Trump rally. up an unspeakable precedent for I urge you to call, write or email could usually use any check blank, Dad gave me a flashlight that still future presidents and indeed for our congressional members, all while turning Nebraska from prai- Reports also mention that the rie to pantry, and just cross out the bank name had a little bit of battery charge re- “optics” of recruiting the National all of us. of them: Fischer, Sasse, Bacon, and write in the maining. It was Then in all the frenzy, “Big Fortenberry and Smith. There Lewis and Clark skirted the Guard was considered and people northeastern edge of Nebraska, name of the one dark and scary at the top discarded the additional Tech” closed down the President's is extreme pressure put on all needed. out there, but I account on Twitter. This was like officials and we must encourage following the Missouri and see- Soapweed security. Smart legal scholars and ing only a few wooded areas of the Another ad- had to both fol- law enforcement officers say that shutting down radio waves before a them to be true to the Constitution. vantage of this low orders and “fireside chat” by President Frank- Numbers can be found online or on present-day state, but after cross- Soliloquy when “optics” is considered, secu- ing the Dakota plains they said the simpler time was prove my brav- the back page of the phone book. a factor called ery. Our government must get back to region offered no hope of settlement Steve Moreland by white men. “float.” In the I took off run- the Constitution. The Bill of Rights event a check ning for the were added to the Constitution at The expedition of Stephan Long Test Nebraska to be held in 1820 endorsed this view, label- was written on barn, and some- the insistence of Thomas Jefferson an account not containing enough thing was following me very close- for such a time as this. The First ing the great American Plains as on Tuesdays at the Great American Desert. For money, there was nearly a week ly. I’d slow down, and the ghost Amendment contains our five basic of time lapse whereby the check would slow down. It was quite a rights: 1) the Right to freedom of many years that was the image most people had of Nebraska. The writer had an opportunity to de- scary situation. Finally, I arrived United Methodist Church religion and the choice of worship; posit money to make the check at the barn and shakily shined the 2) the Right to freedom of speech; pioneers who headed for Oregon Test Nebraska will be hosted holidays. To register, visit www. and California saw it only as a good. This was an honorable thing light on the cow in question. It was at the United Methodist Church testnebraska.com. Preregistration 3) the Right to be informed by to do, because even a check made gratifying to see a dripping brand freedom of the press; 4) the Right gently rolling, never ending sea north parking lot every Tuesday is strongly encouraged. of grass. They followed the rivers, of flat paper could bounce like a new calf up and sucking the mama. from 1:30-3:30 p.m., excluding to freedom to meet in groups to rubber ball. Now all I had to do was get back to exchange ideas/opinions and 5) drank foul water, died of cholera and cursed the Plains. They had I was not quite ten years old the house in the pitch black of the the Right to freedom to request when I made out the check to night. Once again I took off run- the government to make right any no intent of stopping, even if the Native Americas had given them Saub’s Department Store in Gor- ning hard, and my speedy spooky Community Cares Food injustices. don. The five dollars and ninety- pursuer was right on my tail. I was When Benjamin Franklin came permission to settle on their lands. In a speech to the Senate in 1843, five cents bought a fairly nice felt out of breath, so slowed down. My out of the Constitutional Conven- hat made of rabbit fur. Also on this stalker slowed down. The noise Distribution Program underway tion in Philadelphia in September George McDuffie of South Carolina said, “ The whole region beyond the check made out by a little kid is my seemed to be coming from above Northwest Community Action the Cherry County Fairgrounds 1787, a reporter asked him, “Well, dad’s co-signature, which guaran- me. I finally figured out my fear- Doctor, what have we got, a repub- Rocky Mountains, and a vast tract Partnership has started a new at 8:30 a.m. between that chain and the Mis- teed payment from Dad’s account ful foe was nothing more than the Community Cares Food Distribu- Anyone in need is welcome. lic or a monarchy?” if mine didn’t have enough money. knots of the hatband bouncing up With no hesitation, Mr. Franklin sissippi is a desert without value tion program that will take place When you pull up, stay in your for agricultural purposes, and The proprietor, Charlie Saub, and down on the firm felt. The rest the first and third Tuesday of the vehicle and a volunteer will load responded, “A Republic, if you can was a kind man and undoubtedly of the way to the house was still keep it.” which no American citizen should month and will be in operation your food for you. be compelled to inhabit unless as didn’t require the co-sign, but Dad very dark, but not nearly as scary. until February 16, 2021. Come to Now it isn't so much “God Bless America”, as it is “God Save Amer- a punishment for crime. I wish to ica!” GOD we did not own it. Valentine Police Department President Trump signs Bill to rename Homestead Week in review National Monument into Law Continued from Page 1 January 3-9, 2021 Plains and who helped reshape trails, prairies, and rich farmland.” log cabin and through the programs assistance of State Senator Myron On 01/08/2021 at 3:00 p.m., an officer was requested to the 400 block of the American landscape. This “The Homestead National Monu- that are provided year-round. It is Dorn is greatly appreciated.” North Green Street in regard to an assault. A juvenile male was cited small but important change from ment is one of Nebraska’s treasures truly a historical park. “We have worked for years to get for the incident. Homestead National Monument that I have always enjoyed visiting. “We are happy that this name this accomplished and now can say Officers responded to 81 calls for service this week. to Homestead National Historical Our legislation, which recognizes change will now happen. We have we have accomplished the name Dana Miller, Chief Park will more accurately reflect it as a National Historic Park, will many people to thank that assisted change that will correctly identify Valentine Police Department the nature and mission of this now ensure that this park and the us in this name change. First, the what our national park entails here 402-376-3055 unique NationalWhether Park Service you story need it tells about homesteading Friends of the Homestead board of in Southeast Nebraska!” – Rich [email protected] unit,” said Rep. Fortenberry. on the prairie reach even more directors for their continued work Hovendick, Vice President of the “I’m pleasedWedding to see Rep. Smith’s invitations, Nebraskans and Americans,” said to get this accomplished. Congress- Friends of Homestead Homestead National Historical Senator Fischer. man Adrian Smith and his staff for The Homestead Act of 1862, Park bill, which renames Home- “The Friends of Homestead have meeting with us and championing signed into law by President Lin- Continued from Page 2 stead National MonumentGraduation in Gage had the changing of the name of this effort in Washington with the coln, allowed American citizens to County, as Homestead National our Homestead National Monu- House of Representatives and to earn ownership of a portion of the ❥From the Governor Historical Park, was signed into ment of America as a goal for many Senator Ben Sasse and his staff for vast public lands in the western announcements, his efforts in the U.S. Senate. And United States that was owned by the 2002 until 2019, U.S. space operations were based in Bellevue as part of law by President Trump,” said Rep. years. It has been our vision that STRATCOM. The 55th Wing is the Air Force’s premier unit for global Bacon. “This national park will the name Homestead National to all members of the Nebraska federal government. Ultimately the Congressional delegation for their federal government granted titles to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The 557th Weather Wing give Americans the opportunityAnniversary Historical Park would be a better is the Air Force’s meteorological unit. The presence of these comple- to learn about our nation’s history reflection of how the park tells support. 10 percent of the land in the United “Locally, many individuals and States through this program. The mentary, space-related missions is why the U.S. Marine Corps chose and the Homestead Act, and to its story through walking trails, Offutt as home for its newly formed space unit this fall. experience Nebraska’s beautiful through the museum, through the organizations assisted us. Special Homestead National Historical or Birthday... thanks to Superintendent Mark En- Park located near Beatrice, Ne- Our state also has a track record of completing groundbreaking gler and the staff at the Homestead braska, commemorates the first public-private partnerships on time and under budget. For instance, National Monument; Stan Wirth, claim under the Homestead Act. local investment in the Veterans’ Affairs ambulatory clinic in Omaha we can design something to mayor of Beatrice; the Beatrice City Homestead National Historical saved taxpayers over $30 million. This community support also allowed Council; the Gage County Board of Park consists of a heritage museum, the clinic to be constructed ahead of schedule even with the disruptions fit every style and budget! Supervisors; the Beatrice Chamber the Freeman School, a tall grass of the pandemic. Private-public partnership also paved the way for of Commerce; Main Street; and prairie, hiking trails, a forest, and the innovative iEXCEL program at UNMC, which uses state-of-the-art At the Valentine Midland News former director Walker Zulkoski farming demonstrations. simulation technologies to train doctors. Last year, the Legislature and Gage County N-Gage. Also the and community donors pledged a combined $600 million—contingent 1-800-658-4215 on a $1 billion federal investment—for a prospective partnership with We offer a large selection of products the Department of Defense on a cutting-edge disaster response medical Sasse statement on rioters attempting project at UNMC. In similar fashion, Nebraska has pledged $107 million and services. Letterheads, envelopes, to assassinate the vice president in public-private funds to offset the estimated $1 billion of costs to build brochures or business cards for a new SPACECOM headquarters in Bellevue. U.S. Senator Ben Sasse issued rioters who stormed the United This spirit of partnership extends beyond our state’s borders. We’ve venture you can depend on us to meet the following statement after the States Capitol planned to kidnap engaged leaders across the Midwest to recruit SPACECOM to the Department of Justice stated in and possibly assassinate the Vice Heartland. Governors of neighboring states, both Republican and your needs at an affordable price. court documents that members of President. These men weren’t Democrat, have written letters to support SPACECOM coming to the riot at the United States Capitol drunks who got rowdy — they were Nebraska. Adjutant Generals of the National Guards in a half-dozen Stop in or call today aimed “to capture and assassinate terrorists attacking this country’s states have expressed support of SPACECOM being based at Offutt in elected officials.” constitutionally-mandated trans- Bellevue. President Carter has recruited Kansas State, the University to get a estimate or to look at samples. “Rage-peddlers are going to fer of power. They failed, but they of North Dakota, and Purdue to join with the University of Nebraska try to whitewash the attack on came dangerously close to start- to develop academic programs to meet the anticipated needs of the U.S. Valentine MidlandFrank News Patterson & Printing DDS the Capitol, saying that a few bad ing a bloody constitutional crisis. Space Command. apples got out of control. That’s They must be prosecuted to the Public and private sector leaders have worked incredibly hard, 146 W. 2nd St. • Valentine, NE 69201 wrong. Every American needs to fullest extent of the law. The FBI and very closely together, to give Nebraska the best possible chance (402) 376-2833 • 1-800-658-4215331 N. Cherry St. Valentine, NE 69201 understand what the Department is investigating widespread calls of landing SPACECOM. If you have questions about our bid, please [email protected] of Justice has just made public: for violence across the country and email [email protected] or call 402-471-2244. This is another 402-376-3390 Investigators have strong evi- every American has an obligation great example of Nebraskans coming together to grow the Good Life. I dence to suggest that some of the to lower the temperature.” appreciate everyone who has partnered with us to shoot for the stars!