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LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding the end of the 2023 legislative session. “Today, I am proud to report that, in the face of extraordinary challenges, the will of the people of Nebraska has prevailed and our state has implemented once-in-ageneration conservative policies during the 2023 legislative session.

LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen signed LB753 (Opportunity Scholarships Act) – the first school choice bill in Nebraska's history to be signed into law. Governor Pillen was joined at the event by state senators, school choice advocacy representatives, and students.

As schools let out for the summer and outdoor activities increase, so do calls to Poison Centers. Exposure to plants, insects and chemicals can put a damper on the fun and cause lasting injuries. Prevention is the key to safety and a high priority for the Poison Center.

Enjoy your garden throughout the growing season and beyond. Preserve its beauty, fragrance, and flavor in artwork, crafts, and food.

Rex Gallino welcomed the gathering at Valentine’s Mount Hope Cemetery, Monday, May 29, 2023. Little Miss Poppy, Darby Murphy, and Little Miss Poppy in Waiting Maggie Arnold let those gathered in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nathan Perrett sang the National Anthem, followed by Pastor Tim Wilkinson who shared a prayer of hope and freedom.

AmericanLegionPost202inWood Lake held their Memorial Day services Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Wood Lake. Legion Adjutant Walter Ries, Jr., welcomed those gathered to remember the solemn occasion.

The Cherry Street detour and all temporary traffic control signs have been removed. Traffic is now directed to a newly constructed Main Street - Highway 83.

Announcing the 2023 Inductees of the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame: • Lawrence Turner, Cherry County • Lawrence (Larry) Tierney, Custer County • Roy Stuart, Rock County • R.P. Smith, Custer County • Jess Ramos, Cherry County • Dale Prickett, Garfield County • Joe Finney, Lincoln County • Mike Baxter, Brown County • Andrew Joseph Applegarth (Deceased), Sheridan County The 18th annual Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be held June 10, 2023, at the 4-H Building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine.

Cherry County Hospital Foundation Board Members President Lacey Joseph, Treasurer S. Rourke Springer, Lew and Joan Johnson, Talia Benson, Steve Brown, and Steve Isom presented a check for $95,598.45 to Cherry County Clinic for the new adjustable exam tables for their exam rooms.

The detour signs are gone, traffic is flowing, and it’s time to celebrate that construction is completed on Valentine’s Main Street! Friday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m., a ribbon cutting will be held with the Valentine Chamber of Commerce to mark this momentous occasion! There will also be bands, burgers, and an information update on the possible purchase of the former Shopko building at City Hall.