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Plant a terrarium for a unique winter garden or gift

Create a garden under glass to enjoy or give as a gift to new, experienced, and even reluctant gardeners. This self-contained system makes it easy to be a successful gardener with minimal care.

Remember. Honor. Teach.

The annual Wreaths Across America program will be held Saturday, December 18, at 10:00 a.m. At Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, NE.

Only eight days left to help the Salvation Army help others

The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign has raised $4,554 as of December 13, 2021. The goal is $7,000 so your help is greatly needed. Ninety percent of the money raised stays in Cherry County to help families with emergency needs.

City Council discusses City Hall facade

The Valentine City council met Thursday, December 9, 2021, in the Library Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City Manager Shane Siewert, Council members Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott, Dave Dent, and Ross Brockley.

SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK

Drake Janssen, Senior Drake Janssen truly deserves to be the Scholar of the Week, and I am so glad to have him in my class! He works hard, is always sweet, and is curious about the material we are studying. I also truly appreciate Drake’s willingness to help his classmates when they need it.

BADGER OF THE WEEK

Hayden Larabee, Senior, One-Act I am thrilled to nominate Hayden Larabee as our Badger of the Week. Hayden joined us this year in One-Act, and we are so glad that he did! Not only does he bring immense talent to the group, I most admire his teamwork, leadership, and commitment.

Provide feedback on our draft pheasant management plan

We want to hear from you! Game and Parks is seeking public comment on an updated draft of the 2021 Berggren Plan, which will guide pheasant management in Nebraska over the next five years. We invite you to attend a virtual public informational meeting at 7:00 p.m.

VHS students receive honors

Back row L to R: Bryan Keller, Honorable Mention All District; Gunnar Battershaw, All District Defense; Logan Harp, Honorable Mention All District; Ashton Lurz, All District Offense. Front row L to R: Grace Kelber, Honorable Mention All Conference; Kailee Kellum, All Conference 2nd Team; Tessa Krolikowski, Honorable Mention All Conference..

Correction

In the November 24, 2021 edition, student Parker Andrews #14 was inadvertently omitted from the C-K State Team photo. Parker is in the middle row, between Manager T.C.

Selecting and caring for live Christmas trees

Its’s that time of year again to select fresh cut Christmas trees to enjoy for the holiday season. Here are some simple tips to follow on selecting and keeping a tree in good condition in a home or office.