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The holiday expenses may be looming on the credit card bill, or perhaps the bank balance is a little lighter from the extra gifts exchanged with family and friends. If this is the year to reduce debt and bump up the savings account, it’s not a bad idea to revisit prior financial goals.

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after Kevin McCarthy was elected to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives: “There is no one more qualified to lead House Republicans than Kevin. His hard work and clear vision earned us the majority, and his open-minded approach to leadership paved the way for an open and inclusive process for selecting a speaker. Governing can be messy – especially when you are committed to an open process – and I couldn’t be prouder of the way Kevin led us in these negotiations. I know the 118th Congress will be served well with Kevin at the helm, and every Member who is serious about being productive will have the chance to make their mark on the House agenda.”

Looking back at the second quarter has us at the beginning of April, a time of blue skies and gentle rains in the Sandhills. Bison were in the exhibition pasture with cows giving birth - something that heralds spring.

The Wildlife Society held their national meeting in Spokane, WA early in November 2022. At this meeting they presented their Distinguished Service Award to Leonard (Len) McDaniel of Valentine.

The Valentine Lions Club partners with The Salvation Army each year to raise money during the Christmas Kettle Campaign that runs from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. The goal set for 2022 was $8,000 and thanks to 100 bell ringers, along with many generous donors, the goal was exceeded and $8574.12 was raised.

Thursday, January 6, 2023, Cherry County officials who were elected last year pledged their oath of office. Pictured are from L to R: Deputy Cherry County Assessor, Andrea Andre; Cherry County Assessor, Jackie Moreland; Cherry County Public Defender, Andrew Johnson; Cherry County Attorney, Eric Scott;Cherry County Surveyor, Timothy Hanson; Cherry County Treasurer, Kathy Hammond; Cherry County Clerk, Brittny Longcor; Cherry County Sheriff, Rusty Osburn; Cherry County Clerk of District Court, Lorana Eggert; Cherry County Commissioner, Nina Nelson; Cherry County Commissioner, Mike McConaughey, sworn in by Judge Orr.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

The storm that hit this area the week before Christmas was one that will be remembered for years. It’s been a long time since there’s been a blizzard that lasted for several days, with the snow, high winds, and extreme cold and dangerous wind chills. Several were out of electricity for some time, which is scary with the subzero temps. There were a lot of helpers in the storm – Vern Walkling made a lot of paths through pastures for people to get out, and Mike Vavra did a lot of work in the north end of Lakeview. Rick Vander-Wey came to the rescue of a young lady stranded in her tractor just east of Ron Pattons, and after getting stuck near the Tinant Ranch, Dwight Logterman and Tim Hand were fortunate enough to spend several nights in the Tinant home waiting out the storm. A large shop building on the Dick and Tom Schneider ranch had one end collapse under the weight of snow. The shop contains ranch equipment as well as the office and storage for Elevate Ergonomics. High drifts were in shelterbelts and along buildings, making for some amazing pictures.

Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Douglas County Health Department, Sarpy/Cass Health Department, and Three Rivers Public Health Department, continues to investigate a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhimurium. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are assisting with the investigation.

LINCOLN – Nebraska Governorelect Jim Pillen announced he will be appointing Shane Hunter as the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. “I am looking forward to working with Shane to lessen the undue burdens facing our volunteer fire departments and paramedics serving Nebraskans,” said Governorelect Pillen.