Many were shaking their heads over the forecast last week when NOAA Weather said up to 20 inches of snow, blustery winds, and below zero wind chills. The good news for those who were definitely “over winter,” the storm only left behind some ice rather than the forecasted snow. Schools had a late start Tuesday, April 4, 2023, and the roads were definitely slippery. Pictured above is the scenic overlook with approximately a quarter inch of ice on the pines.

Sunday, April 9, 2023, Easter was celebrated with a candy hunt at the Valentine City Park, at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Leo Brinda Post #90, candy was hidden by the Easter Bunny for youth to find.

About 440 students from 23 area high schools competed for scholarships and other prizes during the 54th annual Inter-High Day at North Platte Community College. The scholastic contest was spread across NPCC’s north and south campuses.

Cherry-Todd Electric Coop Member Services Manager Chris Rahn said, “We bought this machine so we can better serve our members during extreme weather conditions like we just experienced, along with more system upgrades, pole testing, pole changes and line rebuilds to name a few.”

The Sandhills Area Foundation is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $50,000 anonymous contribution. The donor stated, “I want to be alive and see the money at work.” They directed that the funds be given to the Thedford Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad to assist with the purchase a new ambulance.

“Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” 1 Corinthians 15:20 ESV Some things happen, and they do not seem to matter at all. They happen, and they do not appear to affect our lives either way—good or bad.