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Dear Editor, “We the People” are the first three words of the United States Constitution. It means the “People” are in charge of their government.

On 08/29/2021 at 3:54 p.m., an officer was contacted regarding a delayed report of an assault. All information regarding this incident has been forwarded to the Cherry County Attorney.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 (LINCOLN) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 55 impaired drivers during the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign to close out the summer travel season.

Matt and Kara Walkling, James and Carson recently enjoyed a vacation to Sitka, Alaska where they were guests of Kara’s cousin, Jasmine, her husband Matt and their four daughters. The families enjoying siteseeing, hiking and fishing while there. What a great trip!

This past April, the Valentine City Council signed a proclamation to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Valentine Public Library. Director Anne Quigley read the 100th anniversary proclamation which began: Whereas, in April 1921, members of Chapter CA PEO, responding to the needs of a young and growing community, met with the objective of establishing the first public library in Valentine. With enthusiasm, energy and dedication from volunteers, and 500 donated volumes, the Valentine Public Library opened its doors on April 15, 1921. From these modest beginnings, the Library’s collections grew along with the community, to the point that it was turned over to the city in 1935 with 3,000 volumes and moved to the upper floor in the newly built City Hall. A new library building was erected across from City Hall. It was dedicated in August of 1968, it is the current location and now contains 30,000 volumes.

On a cloudy, overcast Saturday, September 11, 2021; quite the opposite of that fateful day 20 years ago, the American Legion and their families had a remembrance of the attacks that were the worst ever in the history of our country.

The City of Valentine was recently awarded a $500 Lean on LARM Safety Grant to purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) for use at the Frederick Peak Golf Course. Valentine Clerk Deanna Schmit applied for the grant for the AED.

VALENTINE — A new breakwater planned at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area will protect a nearby boat launch and shoreline. The construction project is scheduled to begin this month as workers capitalize on the low water levels at the Sandhills irrigation reservoir.

September is suicide prevention awareness month and is a good time to bring to light the mental health crisis that has grown in every community since the beginning of the pandemic. While mental health struggles have always existed, we are seeing more and more people speaking out about the issues that used to remain in the dark.

Northwest Community Action is sponsoring a Drive-thru Mobile Food Pantry at the Cherry County Fairgrounds, 120 S. Green Street in Valentine on Tuesday, September 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.