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New Arrivals

RJ and Liberty Dean welcome new baby brother, Benjamin Paul Dean to their family. Born September 7, 2021 to Zachary and Cyndi Dean.

Lakeview/Crookston

Students were back to classes in Todd County starting September 14, much to the delight of students, teachers and parents. Staff at Lakeview this year are Jennifer Schubauer, K-2nd grade; Dakota Walkling, 3rd -5th Language Arts and 6-8th Math; Kayla Walkling, 3rd-5th grade math and 6th-8th grade language arts; Sheryl Noteboom, general/EXED paraprofessional; Jennifer Prewitt, paraprofessional/secretary; Addy Scott, paraprofessional; Lori Leese, bus driver.

Dedication ceremonies for Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association departed board members Young and Grabher

The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association will be hosting memorial dedications for board members Mary Young and Janet Grabher. Donations were used from families, memorials, and members to purchase viewing scopes that are located at both Fort Niobrara and Valentine National Wildlife Refuges. Janet and Mary were long time board members who greatly contributed to the organization and the refuges.

Tax collections beat projections

LINCOLN (AP) - Nebraska government collected more tax revenue than expected last month, according to the state Department of Revenue. The department on Wednesday, September 15, reported net tax receipts of $547 million in August, which is nine percent higher than the certified forecast of $501 million.

Friends and Business of 4-H

This year’s Friend of 4-H goes to RJ Luthy. This is his nomination, “We would like to nominate our Grandpa Robert (RJ) Luthy, for the 2021 Friend of 4-H.

State receives $6.4 million from Helmsley Charitable Trust for AED devices

LINCOLN – The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS) a $6.4 million grant for the distribution of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to all law enforcement organizations throughout the state. This grant builds on the previously awarded $5.9 million grant that distributed mechanical CPR devices to Nebraska EMS services and hospitals.

Fresh Fire Church to host Christain Hedegaard

Christian Hedegaard Evangelist/Pastor will be speaking at Fresh Fire Church, 235 North Main St. in Valentine on Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 19 at 10:00 a.m.

Valentine Senior Center News

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

Sticker Shock: Owning a new vehicle costs nearly $10,000 annually

OMAHA, NE. (August 20, 2021) – According to the latest research from AAA, the average annual cost of new vehicle ownership is $9,666, or $805.50 per month. The biggest factor pushing the nearly $10,000 annual price tag is depreciation. It accounts for 40% of all ownership expenses outpacing additional costs like fuel and maintenance. With low inventory at dealerships due to the semi-conductor chip shortage, AAA urges new car buyers to be aware of all the expenses associated with ownership so that they can negotiate the best deal for their budget.