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(Oct. 13, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — The annual open-enrollment period for Medicare begins on October 15 and runs through December 7. To many, the process can be confusing and off-putting. As is always the case when government processes are potentially convoluted, a legion of scammers are springing forth to offer their “assistance.”

Wednesday, October 20 Spirit Squad practice 6:30 a.m. FFA officer meeting 7:00 a.m.

District Judge Mark Kozisek has made his decision in Cherry County Court on Case No. CI 19- 44; Preserve the Sandhills, LLC and Charlene Reiser-McCormick, plaintiffs vs. Cherry County Nebraska, Cherry County Board of Commissioners, James Ward, Martin DeNaeyer, Tanya Storer, and Attorney General Doug Peterson, defendants.

Continuing implementation of Nebraska Legislative Bill 572 will include the waivable citations for statue violations which becomes effective November 1, 2021. The citations will be used for several situations including sale, slaughter or disposal of a live animal or carcass without inspections; transportation of live animals without proper documentation inside the brand area; or movement of livestock outside the brand area without inspection.

Vaccine clinics are held every other Thursday in the specialty clinic area of the Cherry County Hospital. If you would like to register, please contact Shirley Knudsen, 402-376-2525 Ext.

The Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte statue was unveiled by descendants of Picotte at the Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration on Monday, October 11, in Lincoln.

The Valentine City Council met for their regular meeting, Thursday, October 14, 2021 in the City Library Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council member Kalli Kieborz. The following were in attendance: City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City Manager Shane Siewert, Council members Neil Wescott, Dave Dent, and Ross Brockley.

The Sandhills Cattle Association started our 82nd Annual Convention & Trade Show on Monday, September 20, with the 24th Annual Golf Classic here in Valentine, at Frederick Peak Golf Club. Thankfully, we had a great turnout even though the morning started rainy and chilly. We had a total of forty-three participants that teed up this year. The day began at 10:00 a.m. with a shotgun start, and the teams competed all day for the best of twenty holes. Our first-place team was the team Williams and Martin, and they received a $400 check! Second place was awarded to West Plains Bank, and they were awarded rocking lawn chairs with the Sandhills Cattle Association Golf Classic logo on them. Finally, third place was awarded to Mitchell Equipment, and they received embroidered golf coolers. This year we offered two different Hole-In-One prizes thanks to the Arganbright Law Office of Valentine. On Hole #5, there was a chance to win a $10,000 cash prize, and on Holes #3 or #8, there was an opportunity to win either Steak for a Year, a $500 Gift Card, or new Callaway Irons. Unfortunately, no one hit the elusive hole-in-one. Hopefully, next year we will have a big winner!

Experimentation is part of the fun of gardening. Saving seeds from your favorite vegetable or flower for next year’s garden or even the next generation is something you might like to try.

The Sandhills Cattle Association had our 2nd Annual Fall Feeder Calf Preview this year with the Nebraska Cattlemen's and Nebraska Cow-Calf Council. We held this tour on September 7 and 8, which was about two weeks before our 82nd annual convention, so September was a busy month for the Sandhills Cattle Association!