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Everyone is invited to the annual Lakeview Church 4th of July picnic, which will start about noon at the Lakeview Church Fellowship Hall and grounds. Come enjoy food, and a time for relaxing and visiting friends.

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

Congratulations Brian Bopp, 2021 Cherry County Passport Winner! Brian Bopp won a $1,000 Cherry County vacation package! He and his family completed all 37 stops on the inaugural Cherry County Passport program that was inside last year’s Explore Valentine magazine. He was able to choose a vacation package of his choice, and is going on a golf outing at the Prairie Club with a few friends! Other winners included: $100 Beef Certificates Emma Keener of Papillion Nicholas Mason of McAlister, OK Pat Peir of Valentine $100 Chamber Bucks Rhonda Officer of Gillette, WY Risa Ramos-Bopp of Valentine Shirley Andrews of Cartersville, GA $20 Chamber Bucks Jess Ramos of Valentine Penny Keener of Papillion Nicole Mason of McAlister, OK Jessica McGinley of Valentine Linda Ramos of Valentine A full listing of winners can be found on the website: www.VisitValentine.org You can join us on an adventure across Cherry County with the second annual Cherry County Passport program! Pick up an Explore Valentine magazine today and enjoy the adventure.

What is wrong with the world today? So many answers to that loaded question for sure, but the question still bears asking, especially in our little town. “What if ?” Emergency Manager Director and Communications Director for Cherry and Keya Paha County Matt Sandoz, along with Cherry County Ambulance, Cherry County Hospital, Valentine Fire Department, Valentine Police Department, Cherry County Sheriff, and a member from each of the schools met via Zoom in the Cherry County EOC recently, to have a table top exercise through UNL.

A repair project at the Main Ramp Area at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area has been pushed back slightly. Users of that area should be aware of repairs there that will result in temporary closures.

Jim Edwards, Commander of the Valentine VFW Post 5239 and Vince Lopez, Commander of the Nebraska VFW District 11 attended the annual Nebraska Department of VFW convention in Kearney, June 11-12, 2022, where they observed the nomination, election, and swearing in of Rex Gallino to the Nebraska Department of Surgeon position, one of five judiciary positions governing the State VFW programs.

With gratitude, we’re able to celebrate the birth of our nation, Monday, July 4! There are events and activities for the whole family to enjoy or participate in. • Liberty Fireworks is sponsoring the July 4th Parade with the theme Red, White, and Blue, We Love You! The parade begins at 10:00 a.m.

Doug Smith from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) in Curtis, was the clinician and judge for this year’s competition. Classes included breeding beef, market beef, market lamb, market goat, dairy goat and market swine. Intermediates and Seniors were required to give oral reasons and there was a question class. Craig O’Kief served as a judge for intermediate oral reasons. The following additional individuals provided animals and assistance for the contest: Craig O’Kief, Brent Nollette, Bullis Creek Ranch - Brawner Family, Stec Family, Sexson Family, and Christen Larson.

Twenty Nebraska parks have a secret: they’re hiding special posts that teams across the state are setting out to find. You could be one of them! It’s all part of the Great Park Pursuit, a free treasure-hunt style program featuring 20 exciting park destinations across the state.

Users of the Main Ramp Area at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area should be aware of repairs there June 22-24 that will result in temporary closures. Water draining from the pullthrough near the ramp area has caused erosion undermining the sidewalk attached to the boat ramp, and immediate repairs are needed.