Every Friday morning, at 6:00 a.m., a non-denominational Men’s Bible Study is held at the Berean Bible Church; everyone is welcome regardless of whether you belong to a church or not. “We’ve grown from four guys to about 30 guys,” said Pastor Scott McClellen.

July 14, 2021 Frosty Drive In joined the Valentine Police Department for a Cone with a Cop event. This event is an offshoot of the Department’s Coffee with a Cop that focuses on offering no agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in our community. Fifty-seven ice cream cones were handed out during this event. Officers from the Valentine Police Department, Cherry County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission enjoyed the opportunity to visit with adults and kids all while devouring a cool summer treat. Much appreciation Frosty Drive In for hosting the very first Cone with a Cop event!

Three local Valentine athletes competed Saturday, July 10, 2021, in the Missouri River Freedom Race, a 63-mile-long canoe and kayak race from Boonville to Jefferson City. Mike Huggins placed second in the men’s solo unlimited kayak division, making the 63-mile trek in just under seven hours (6:58:38).

The String Beans are coming back to Valentine! They are a Nebraskan favorite for entertaining preschool through elementary school-age kids. The String Beans sing songs about what kids love, and the show is sure to have your kids laughing, dancing, and singing along. They sold out the Lied Center in their hometown, Lincoln, and it’s going to be an amazing experience having them come to this area of the state!

One of the topics discussed at their recent meeting was the condition of the Mears Cabin. Built in 1882 for David Y. Mears who was a surveyor. With that knowledge, he filed a homestead where the future town of Valentine would be established. Charles Bowden’s father cut the logs for the cabin in 1882 and Mears was named Postmaster that same year. By 1884, he was living in Chadron and James Morris along with John Tucker occupied the building and established a newspaper. There is some undocumented supposition that the cabin was used for the post office and newspaper.

In honor of the silent servant, we would like to nominate Kay Reese, Cherry County Hospital Ambulance EMT #108 for person of the year. Kay Reese was nominated and awarded the EMS Person of the Year at the Kearney EMS Conference this month.