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Semiconductor chip shortage leaves dealerships empty

LINCOLN--Empty lots, vacant showrooms and lack of inventory is a few of the problems plaguing the car industry both locally and nationally. Semiconductor chips that control certain amenities from power steering to emergency braking systems is on back-order from their manufacturers due to COVID-19.

Thirty-two years

Thirty-two years is a long time. It’s long enough to get married, build a house and settle down near parents in order to think ahead to their future needs. It’s long enough to love nieces and nephews so well they all (7) feel loved and spoiled by one aunt. It’s long enough to legally adopt an adult nephew to become a son. And it’s long enough, holding up the law of the land, to serve and protect all those in her county.

Our proud American flag

Do you feel a tightness, or tingling in your chest while standing at attention to pay homage to the American flag? Does that flag mean more to you than just a piece of cloth with white stars in a field of blue along with red and white stripes on it? In Union charges against the enemy in Civil War battles, when the flag carrier was disabled, the nearest to him would take the flag, preventing it from touching the ground if possible. Sometimes there would be a procession of flag bearers.

Fischer supports counter to Biden’s 30 x 30 proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Western Caucus, has joined several of her colleagues in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in releasing a blueprint of “Western Conservation Principles.” The document outlines steps for responsible and effective conservation supported by rural communities and serves as an alternative to the Biden Administration’s 30 x 30 initiative.

Horse Show results

The 2021 Cherry County 4-H Horse Show was held Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Results are as follows: Aged Geldings Champion, Treven Kenner; Reserve, Bentley Ford; Purple, Rylie Sexson, Alyssa Hockenbary, Hailey Witte; Blue, Josie Shaul, Callie Kenner, Annalena Nelson, Madysen Leithead, Quinton Nelson, Madysyn Bopp, Gracey Taylor.

BADGER OF THE WEEK

Grant Springer, Sophomore, Cross-Country Grant Springer - Badger of the Week For Cross Country. Grant is a dedicated student athlete.

SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK

Tacey From, Freshman Tacey always gives 100 percent in everything she does. Tacey encourages others and is enthusiastic when learning new skills.

VAAC presents Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare on Tour’s sixteenth season brings Romeo and Juliet to Valentine! A public performance will be held Sunday, October 17, at 6:00 p.m. at the Valentine High School. Admission is free to the public. Donations will be accepted and are appreciated. A free performance for the Valentine High School students will occur Monday, October 18.