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The Sandhills Peacemakers Quilt Guild met August 22 at 7:00 p.m. for our meeting which was held at the Baptist Church in Valentine.

The Legacy Art Exhibit of the founding and early members of the Sand Painters Art Guild is on display at the Valentine Library until the September 30. The founders of the Sand Painters Art Guild were Alice Cumbow, Veronica Heelan and Betty Kime who organized the club in 1965 and became charter members of the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs at that time. Cumbow was a self-taught artist who did not start creating art until she was in her 50’s and created over 500 pieces of art, many retained by family and friends, others on exhibit throughout the world, the Sheldon at UNL and a museum in Washington, DC. Veronica Heelan, with a degree in fine arts, taught artists, both youth and adult, in the classroom and in her studio on the family ranch. Fabric designed by Betty Kime is in the Museum of Modern Art in Kearney. Betty Kime was very proud of the fact that she brought the first weaving looms to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. She was a home economist and worked for the Cherry County Extension office. All three had served in all offices during their time after founding the Sand Painters.

AUGUST 31, 2022 — As the new school year is now in full swing, the Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Education are reminding parents, students, and schools officials of the options available to report school or student safety issues.

Incidents/Arrests On 08/21/2022 at 8:39 p.m., an officer made contact with two residents in the 500 block of North Macomb Street. The two men, a 54 year old man and 66 year old man, were both cited for city ordinance violations.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds landowners of three changes made to the Special Landowner Deer Season. This season, entering its second year this fall, gives a qualifying landowner a three-day season on his or her property preceding the regular firearm deer season.

The Niobrara Council met for their regular meeting, Thursday, August18,2022,atthePeppermillin Valentine. The meeting was called to order at 1:33 p.m., with the following present:JasonAppelt,Lana Arrowsmith, Karl Connell, Dallas Dodson,LesHall,WadeHollenbeck, Mike Murphy, Mike Tuerk, and Scott Wessel.

Each year the Cherry County 4-H Council requests nominations from 4-H youth and families for the Friend of 4-H Award. This award goes to outstanding volunteers/ supporters in an individual division and a business division. The 2022 winners are Craig O’Kief and Sandshooters. Below are nomination notes.

Benjamin Butcher, of Valentine, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in November 2021. He is the brother of Maxwell Manning, and the son of Jennie and Brian Manning of Valentine and Kraig and Joleen Butcher of Mitchell, SD.

The Valentine PTA supports Valentine Community schools, families, and teachers. We are a non-profit organization made up of volunteers that work to support our community’s students. Help support our schools and students by joining in on the fun atthePTAChicken Poo BINGO Fundraiser!

The Valentine Police Department received a report of an incident that occurred within the City Limits extending into the County south down Highway 83. The caller reported that someone had aggressively followed them for nearly 20 miles. The caller was not harmed andthesuspectvehiclefledthearea. This would be an appropriate time to call 911! Here a few important steps to keep in mind.