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LINCOLN – December 16, 2022, Governor Pete Ricketts issued an Emergency Proclamation for impacted counties in the Panhandle and North Central Nebraska following an ongoing winter storm. On Tuesday, December 13, a severe winter storm moved across the Panhandle and North Central Nebraska, producing large amounts of snow and strong winds.

“The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’”

We appreciate each of you who donates to the St. John’s Food Pantry.

On a beautiful autumn day, Gage Sandoz was playing his guitar as people filed in to the Valentine Presbyterian Church to watch the commissioning of Pastor Gary Smith. The definition of commission is: an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people. Pastor Smith has been the Valentine Presbyterian Church’s interim pastor but his duties were made official that Sunday.

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Valentine City Council Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Council of the City of Valentine, Nebraska will be held on the second Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the Valentine Public Library, 324 North Main Street, Valentine, Nebraska. The meeting will be open to the attendance of the public. An agenda for the meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 323 North Main Street, Valentine, Nebraska. Deanna Schmit, City Clerk 19484-7, 14, 21, 28 ZNEZ

Jean Burge Not much news this week as many in the area spent the weekend getting cattle, feed and property ready for the anticipated storm this week. It sounds like a doozy! Last week we received about seven inches of snow.

Around this time of year, Rose Keiko Higa often finds herself making holiday cards for family and friends. An art history major at Oberlin College, in Ohio, she uses cut and layered paper to craft Christmas cards, and paints traditional Japanese New Year's cards on watercolor paper.

Wreaths, door swags, garlands, and containers filled with evergreens have long been part of winter celebrations and displays. Keep them fresh and looking their best throughout the holidays with minimal effort.

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