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Valentine, Neb., May 20, 2025— Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse, delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to millions of children in need each year. For years, Valentine families have packed shoebox gifts for boys and girls around the world. One of these gifts reached Lorena Surducan in Romania when she was a young girl. Surducan is now visiting Valentine residents to share how the simple gift had a life-changing impact.

Nebraska is the Beef State. In May, we celebrate National Beef Month.

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After a gloomy, windy week, a gorgeous day dawned on May 17 for the area graduations. Cody-Kilgore graduated 13 this year at 10:00 a.m.

Bringing to you another week and another idea of how Open Plains Transit and public transportation services can assist communities? As mentioned last week, anyone who has collaborated with me knows how dedicated I am to individuals having access to all types of care.

Valentine Community Schools will once again be providing free lunches to children during the summer at the Valentine High School parking lot. There are no income requirements or registration. Any child under age 18 may come and get a free lunch.

A good crew came together Thursday at the Lakeview Church grounds to help with clean up. Mowing, trimming, and making repairs was done, and much appreciated! Duane and Janet Cady enjoyed a visit on Friday from their granddaughter, Britni Maiser, and her daughter Sawyer from Alliance.

Through August, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission conservation officers will conduct special enforcement patrols focusing on state recreation areas and other Commission-managed properties throughout the state.

Buzz Arcoren, North Platte, NE. Disturbing the peace, $250 fine, $50 costs Chief Miller.

During the week of May 18 - 24, no arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department. Officers responded to 41 calls for service, including: • 18 traffic stops • 3 reported suspicious persons or vehicles • 2 animal complaints • 1 non-injury vehicle accident • 1 theft.