Sandhills Family Feud did not disappoint again this year!!! What a fun evening and great reason to gather and raise funds for the grant and scholarship programs! We appreciate your generosity!! NiobraraValleyVineyardskicked off the evening with a fabulous meal of brisket, Texas caviar, S nicker salad, roasted potatoes, and amazing brownie delight for dessert, and Bordertown Steakhouse provided the drinks. Sandhills Area Foundation Executive DirectorKimberlywelcomed everyone and commented on the importance of Nebraska Community Foundation’s Five to Thrive campaign and leaving a legacy.

The VAAC would like to invite you to their upcoming event. Dixieland Pickup Trio will be performing Sunday, November 6, 2022. The performancewillbeattheValentine HighSchoolAuditoriumat6:00p.m. This performance is offered to the public at no cost; a free-will donation is appreciated.

GraceLutheranSchoolwelcomes Mr. Andrew Roehl who is the new principal and upper grade teacher.

The Cody-Kilgore Cowboys were bested by the Hay Springs Hawks, Friday, October 21, 2022 with a score of 28-34. Cooper Fay had 52 passing yards.

Coach Ian Bish said, “It was an exciting night and we knew that we controlled our post season destiny with a win. The boys flew around and made plays all night long. We controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball all night. It was a great team win and we are excited to play Hastings St. Cecilia in the first round of the playoffs.”

Withonlyahalf moontolightthe way to the downtown businesses, many did participate in the Moonlight Madness promotion by the Valentine Chamber of Commerce. “We had 23 people solve the mystery: It was Lee Stetson, who did it at Humdingers with a chainsaw.”