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Reading can take you places you’ve only dreamed of. Reading with photos, games, and puzzles really gets you to the location - real or imaginary. A new publication titled Kid Scoop News has been distributed to students in third through fifth grades across portions of Nebraska through the Nebraska Press Association via local newspaper offices.

Good Samaritan Society Vice President of Operations, Nate Schema, confirmed the facilities in Valentine are closing. He said in a release: The pandemic has put unprecedented stress on the senior care industry, which has forced us to make difficult decisions about how and where we can provide services. As a result, Good Samaritan Society – Valentine will close effective December 31, 2021, due to a number of factors including ongoing staffing challenges, a decline in the number of residents at our location and increased operating costs. Inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates that do not keep up with the cost of care we provide, combined with these other challenges, has led to a situation that is not sustainable.

In last weeks edition, dated November 3, 2021, the story of Circle K Motor Company’s Ribbon Cutting had an error in the phone number. It should read: 531-257-5458. The phone company has run out of 402 numbers. Please note that change.

The Badger Effort Award is based on the school’s character education. Students who demonstrate Character In Action (CIA), responsibility, accountability, honesty, empathy, and respect were nominated by their classroom teachers and staff. Congratulations to the Valentine Middle School first quarter Badger Effort recipients!

Addison Kierl, Sophomore Addi has worked hard in plant science class during our range management unit and utilized her knowledge to place first at the Area Range Judging contest in North Platte. Addison had the highest score in both the Junior and Senior Divisions and helped Valentine win the contest.

• The Little Saplings early childhood nature discovery program will have Fall Colors, in its monthly series at Schramm Education Center at 9:00 a.m., November 3. The series, which is designed for children ages two to five, and their adult caregiver, will bring nature themes to life through stories, sensory activities, crafts and outdoor exploration.

The Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB), Board of Directors and staff, recognized the 2021 Award of Achievement recipients during the Valentine area meeting. NASB is a private, nonprofit organization that serves the needs of Nebraska public school districts and Educational Service Unit board members.