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As always, the safety of pedestrians and the traveling public is most important. This information is to advise of alternatives to salt based products and a greater understanding of the effects of salt on concrete.

Cherry County Attorney Eric Scott has announced that an erroneous NEVCAP alert was issued Monday, November 7, 2022. A NEVCAP alert is an electronic notification system administered by the Nebraska Crime Commission and a private third party provider.

Michael Caley, a senior, has shown a significant amount of growth throughout the past few years. I had Michael in an English class last year and saw him take increased responsibility and appreciation for his education. This year, I have Michael in Study Hall and Badger Den and through conversations we’ve had, he shows genuine interest in many of his classes. He also makes sure to check in with me, asking me nearly every day, “So how are you doing today, Mrs. Hand?” I look forward to our conversations, admire Michael’s growth, and thoroughly enjoy having him as a student.

Connor had over 800 yards of rushing and receiving combined this season. On defense, he was our field side corner and had two interceptions.

“I always loved science and medicine as a little girl which led me to become a doctor. In med school, family medicine’s scope of practicewasveryappealingtome,” said Dr. Allegra Ponshock. “I love taking care of patients of all ages and in all settings.”

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When the weather dips below freezing in Valentine, most of the city’s residents do their best to stay indoors as much as possible. But in 2021, roughly 132 community members volunteered to stand outside, braving biting winds and bone-chillingtemperaturesattimes to ring bells asking for donations. Since the Salvation Army first began collecting donations in kettles in the late 1800s, the organization has relied on volunteers to do the bulk of its bell ringing. The bell ringing season starts each year, the day after Thanksgiving and runs through Christmas Eve; then the red kettles are packed away for the season.

“You wanna know what I make? I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.” So goes Taylor Mali’s infamous “What teachers make” slam poem that has become an anthem of sorts for many in the teaching profession, including Valentine’s Janell Stoeger. “I know that I have impacted formerstudentsandImakeadifference for kids today,” says Stoeger, referring to the poem.

Panhandle Transit Services (PTS) announced the start of curb-to-curb public transportation services in Valentine, which began November 15. Director of Transportation Jonnie Kusek said they like to begin with a soft start, find out more about the community, the local needs and discover what will workbestwithinasetof perimeters.

Over my 30 year career as a cancer physician I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous progress in treating cancer patients. There continues to be controversy in the screening and treatment of prostate cancer (PC) for which I am grateful to have the opportunity to share more information with you. PC screening consists of obtaining a PSA and rectal exam, followed by a biopsy if indicated. In 2012, the United States Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against PC screening. Studies following their recommendations demonstrated a substantial decline in both PC screening and diagnosis of early stage PC, and a subsequent increase in the rates of more aggressive PC. In 2017 the USPSTF reversed their prior recommendation, listing PSA as a reasonable screening test in men ages 55- 69.