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The University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Office in Cherry County is excited to announce summer events that are open to all youth, regardless of 4-H enrollment. 4-H is the biggest positive youth development program in the nation, empowering young people ages five through 18 to develop life skills and find their “spark” for hobbies and careers. Enrollment for 2022 Fair participation is open until June 15, but youth can get involved any time of year. To enroll, go to v2.4honline.com. An enrollment appointment with 4-H Educator, Michelle Garwood, is encouraged. Call the Extension Office at 402-376-1850 or e-mail mgarwood3@unl.edu.

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. If you’re looking for ways to spend time with family, consider hiking at these 10 Nebraska state parks. These spots offer family-friendly trails set within scenic areas filled with amenities and attractions perfect for whiling away a summer’s day.

A reminder from the Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Attorney General’s Office for youth this summer! Internet blackmailers are increasingly deceiving today’s youth into sending them sexually explicit photos and videos by posing as close-in-age peers or love interests on social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, or gaming apps. This scheme is known as “sextortion,” and it is a serious crime.

On Monday, May 9, 2022 nine Valentine High School entrepreneurship students presented their business plans to a panel of community judges at Mid Plains Community College in Valentine. These students were all enrolled in dual credit through MPCC. They have been working throughout the spring semester to develop these plans and prepare for this presentation. Carolyn Petersen Moore of MPCC, Kimberly Johnson of the Sandhills Area Foundation, and Monty Neiffer of Sandhills State Bank graciously agreed to judge these presentations.

U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, a member of the Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the National School Boards Association released a report detailing how Biden Administration officials worked hand-in-hand with progressive activists in the lead up to the Department of Justice’s memo targeting parents.

The Valentine Badgers attended District Track Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Roger Brink Track and Field Complex. Individual Boys results through 20th place are as follows: 100 Meter Dash - eighth place, Connor Kreutner, 11.99.

The Badger Effort Award is based on the school's character education. Students who demonstrate Character In Action (CIA), responsibility, accountability, honesty, empathy, and respect were nominated by their classroom teachers and staff. Congratulations to the Valentine Middle School fourth quarter Badger Effort recipients!

Nebraskans will enjoy this summer boating on waters across the state. To mark National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is urging boaters to keep safety the top priority.

A National Senior Pro approved Timed Event Rodeo will be held in Valentine, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds, June 18-19, 2022. There will be two rodeos each day, 9;00 a.m.

Cate Salters, a junior, at Valentine High School created Sunrise Coffee as a part of her math class. Cate explored all aspects of building a business, loans, advertising, purchasing, etc. She catered to the Valentine Community Schools employees, she also had hot chocolate/coffee as free will donations at football and volleyball games. Through those donations Cate is donating $600 of her funds to Outlook Enrichment which is an organization that supports the blind and visually impaired. Cate is also a member of VHS Student Council and helped organize the First Annual Badger Talent Show, $400 of the profits will also be donated to Outlook Enrichment.