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I love Thanksgiving. I love preparing the food all day and enjoying it while sitting around a table with some of the people I love most. And there is one holiday tradition that I have grown to adore. As we sit down to eat, we share one thing we feel grateful for this year.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement in response to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) action today to implement the Safe Connections Act.

LINCOLN, Nov. 16, 2023 – Nebraska Public Media offers a festive holiday lineup of television and radio programs to brighten the season. Enjoy musical performances, drama and PBS KIDS programs sure to warm the heart and light up the day. All times Central. This list is also available at Nebraska-PublicMedia.org/holiday. Television holiday programming on Nebraska Public Media Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas, 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 1; 4:00 p.m., Sunday, December 3; 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 18; 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 26.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Valentine Middle School held their annual Veterans Day program, Friday, November 10, 2023. Those who attended were asked to share veteran names and branches they served. At another table, they were asked to share a card of thanks - all of which were taped to the wall for everyone to see as they exited the program.

Even though the time has fallen back, Economic Development, along with partners: Valentine Chamber of Commerce, Cherry County Tourism, City of Valentine, Valentine Area Arts Council and Sandhills Area Foundation, are looking forward to a new Creative District.

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 2022, roughly 100 community members volunteered to stand outside, braving biting winds,and bonechilling temperatures, at times, to ring bells for needed 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.

Plans have been put into place for this year’s Valentine’s Heart of Christmas Celebration marking its eighth year, set to occur on Shop Small Town Saturday, which is Saturday, November 25. The parade will be held on the newly updated Main Street.

Jesse D. Schell, Valentine.

It is reported that only one in three adults in the U.S. have an advance directive in place. Taking the time to formalize those emergency and/or end of life details can be vital for you and your loved ones when faced with life changes.