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One of the topics discussed at their recent meeting was the condition of the Mears Cabin. Built in 1882 for David Y. Mears who was a surveyor. With that knowledge, he filed a homestead where the future town of Valentine would be established. Charles Bowden’s father cut the logs for the cabin in 1882 and Mears was named Postmaster that same year. By 1884, he was living in Chadron and James Morris along with John Tucker occupied the building and established a newspaper. There is some undocumented supposition that the cabin was used for the post office and newspaper.

Lincoln, NE, July 16, 2021 — The Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University-Lincoln will cover President Biden’s proposed 30 x 30 conservation plan during a webinar at noon July 22. On January 27, 2021, President Biden signed a climate action executive order pledging, among other things, to conserve at least 30 percent of U.S.

Amorak, Inc., and Edwin Brown, have filed a complaint and a petition of appeal from the Cherry County Board of Commissioners who granted the Conditional Use Permit for a commercial swine facility in Cherry County. Brown has a ranch off German Settlement Road called Two Rivers which is his secondary address with his primary address in Santa Barbara, CA where he farms. Amorak, Inc., is Brown’s cattle operation.

In honor of the silent servant, we would like to nominate Kay Reese, Cherry County Hospital Ambulance EMT #108 for person of the year. Kay Reese was nominated and awarded the EMS Person of the Year at the Kearney EMS Conference this month.

Lincoln, July 1, 2021 – Each year the Nebraska American Legion selects outstanding teachers who promote Americanism, patriotism, and support the veterans and activeduty military in their communities.

The world-renowned Ernie Haase and Signature Sound will perform at Praire View Gospel Barn, Gregory, SD at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18. From its formation in 2003, Ernie Haase has built Signature Sound into one of the most popular and beloved quartets in all of southern gospel music.

Everyone was invited to join our area pastors Sunday, July 4th, for an All Pastors Appreciation Day! The event was organized by the Community of Christian Faith which served hamburgers and hotdogs sizzling on the grill that was manned by Jerry Miller of Old Mill.

Come and have a Cone with a COP! A free small cone can be yours just for visiting with Valentine’s finest, Thursday, July 14, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Frosty Drive In.

MARQUETTE, Neb. (AP) _ Within the expanse of Hamilton County row cropland near Marquette, acres of tall, densely packed vegetation stick out like an oasis in a desert.