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On 06/15/2021 at 7:50 a.m., an officer was requested to respond to the 500 block of Little’s Trailer Court for a trespasser. The subject had left prior to law enforcement’s arrival. All information will be forwarded to the Cherry County Attorney.

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The Helmsley Charitable Trust granted $6.4 million and is putting 2,500 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in law enforcement vehicles across the state. The Valentine Police Department is receiving six AEDs and the Cherry County Sheriff’s Office is also receiving six .

On June 22, 2021, the Cherry County 4-H Livestock Committee hosted the annual Livestock Judging Clinic and Competition. Dr. Doug Smith from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis was the clinician.

The Kilgore Alumni Banquet was held Saturday, June 12, 2021 in the Kilgore Elementary Gymnasium with about 30 in attendance. The last class to graduate from Kilgore High School was 1965 so the former graduates are getting smaller each year, but anyone who attended or taught or just wants to come is always welcome. In listening to the guests memo ries, it seems the gymnasium was a lot larger when they were going to school there. Isn’t that the way it is when we go back to our childhood places and memories? A good time was had by everyone and it was decided to hold it again next year, but in the Kilgore Community Center where there is air conditioning.

July is National Berry Month. When was the last time you enjoyed blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries? Now is a great time to do that! In July, berries are in season. Therefore, you might find them at a lower price compared to the rest of the year. Often, they are even on sale. It is a good idea to purchase fruits and vegetables when they are in season as it will help you enjoy a variety of foods, and it will save money on your grocery bill.

A little extra energy during the day could benefit just about anyone. Late morning mental fatigue and the post-lunch yawns may seem unavoidable, but there are plenty of ways to improve energy levels throughout the day. One such means to getting an extra hop in your step involves utilizing food.

The 2021 Walk to Remember will be held at the Valentine City Park on Saturday, July 17 at 9:30 a.m. Walk, share, and remember the life of children gone too soon.

Hershel and Teri Riley of North Platte, formerly of Valentine, would like to announce the birth of their new granddaughter Fiona Vaeda Coay, born on June 16, 2021, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Her parents are Jamaica Riley and Shane Gosnell of North Platte.

After a high temperature of 108 on June 22, a few rain showers were a welcome relief this past week. Rainfall amounts were spotty – with some receiving 1.5” while maybe .20 a few miles down the road. We are thankful for every drop! Even though it’s dry, there is still a lot of green and beautiful flowers – the wild roses and milkweek plants are showing their beauty right now.