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When I was growing up, I remember how important Holy Week was, especially Good Friday. It was not only a day of fasting and abstinence, but also a day of quiet, a day of prayer, reflection on the Lord’s passion and death. We were not supposed to watch television or listen to music, but spend the day in prayer and reflection on the passion of Jesus. So it was indeed a different and special day. It seemed that, at least in our culture and our time, we gave more emphasis to Good Friday than to Easter Sunday.

Senior Center hours Monday Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Effective Immediately: The Valentine Senior Center will open on a trial basis for social activities including coffee groups, card players and the use of the exercise equipment.

This last year has been described in many ways: unprecedented, strange, odd, challenging; the list could go on and on. Many of us have described it in these terms. Numerous people have battled through COVID-19 some people that we know and love have lost their lives during this time.

“Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you,”’ John 20:19. Watch the news, read the paper, look in your life, see the lives of your loved ones and friends and it seems like peace is a precious commodity that few have.

In the March 24th edition of the Valentine Midland News, we reported on the Valentine City Council’s public hearing to consider making topless dancing a special use in the business district and to provide for conditions.

Valentine NE - Niobrara National Scenic River Superintendent Stephen Thede accepted a new position as the Superintendent of Nez Perce National Historical Park in Spalding, ID starting on May 9, 2021. “I will miss living and working in Valentine” stated Thede.

The Valentine City Council met for their regular meeting Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mid Plains Community College. The meeting began at 7:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: City Clerk Deanna Schmit, City Attorney Suzy Beel, City Manager Shane Siewert, City Council members Kyle Arganbright, Kalli Kieborz, Neil Wescott, Dave Dent, and Ross Brockley.

With 10.5 inches of heavy, wet, snow, Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14, 2021, a lot of tree limbs paid a price.

Flexible funding is now available in Cherry County. This funding targets a variety of needs such as plumbing and vehicle repairs, clothing assistance, bed bug fumigation, and other needs as identified by the client.