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Valentine City Council Meeting

Friday, 15 July 2011 06:15

 

The Valentine City Council met for a regular meeting last evening at the Valentine library. Stuart Schnieder from the National Park Service requested the city enter into an agreement with the Park Service to put new benches and recycling containers in the city park. Mr. Schnieder reported that the Park Service had some funds left over from a grant and wanted to see them put to use in the community rather than turned back. The council approved the agreement.

Several of the items on the agenda dealt with economic development issues. The council approved on a 3 to 2 vote, a $44,800 revolving loan fund recommendation for Kayla Kelly at Copacetic to help purchase two buildings on Main Street and move her retail business downtown. On a unanimous vote, the council approved spending up to $80,000 of economic development funds for a concrete pad at Miller Field to accommodate a new hangar for an air ambulance service coming to Valentine. Council member Toby Miller presented an ordinance to create a 6 member economic development board with four of the members required to live in the city limits and no council members on the board. The newly created board would have the authority to hire staff if necessary and all expenditures would still have to be approved by the city council. Mayor Rowdy Kluender stated that he was working on a plan that would go in a different direction and would not be in favor of waving the three reading rule until he had time to finalize his plan. Kluender did not elaborate on his plan. Mr. Millers ordinance was read and no action was taken. There was also no action taken on appointment of new members to the board.

In other business, the council reviewed the ordinance governing solid waste in the city jurisdiction outside the city limits. Currently the ordinance states that yard waste will be picked up the same as it is within the city limits. Neil Wescott of NK Waste stated that they have never picked up yard waste outside the city limits. The council will look at amending the ordinance to eliminate the part requiring yard waste pick up outside the city limits. Mr. Wescott said those living outside the city limits can take their yard waste to the recycling center which is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week. There will be no change to rates paid by customers.

 

Bare Sentenced to 18-48 Months

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 10:11

Cherry County Attorney Eric Scott has announced that on Friday, July 8th, a 20-year Valentine man, Trevor W. Bare, was sentenced in Cherry County District Court to 18-48 months in the Nebraska State Penitentier for Felony Distribution of Controlled Substances.

The arrest and conviction of Trevor Bare stemmed from a major drug investigation headed by the Nebraska State Patrol wherein several drug warrants were served on September 23, 2010, resulting in the arrest of Bare and 7 other individuals.

 

Fatality Accident Claims Life of South Dakota Man

Wednesday, 13 July 2011 10:08

According to Cherry County Attorney, Eric Scott, a fatal two vehicle collision which occurred Tuesday, July 12th near Valentine has claimed the life of a South Dakota man.

Christopher Hastings, age 29, of Britton, South Dakota was a passenger in a southbound pickup truck about 2 1/2 miles south of Valentine on U.S. Highway 20 when a northbound van crossed over into the southbound lane, striking the pickup in which Hastings was a passenger.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  The drivers of both vehicles sustained substantial injuries and were transported to the Cherry County Hospital.

The Cherry County Sheriff's office is continuing an investigation into the accident.

   

Turtle Races and Golf Tournament

Monday, 11 July 2011 08:01

Don’t forget to adopt your turtles for the upcoming Minnechaduza Days Turtle Races on Saturday, July 16th.  They are only $5 each, 5 for $20, or 12 for $50!  If your turtle wins, and you are present, you win $750.  If you are not present, you win $500.  There will also be heat winners. Turtle races begin Saturday at noon in the Valentine City Park.  The Lions Club will have a lunch stand available.

 The Chamber Golf Tournament is the next day, Sunday July 17th with a 10:00 shotgun start.  It’s a three person scramble and the entry fee is $150 and that includes carts.  Call the Chamber office if you would like to sign up or have questions. 402-376-2969.

 

Record Cattle Prices at Valentine Livestock

Friday, 08 July 2011 11:47

 

According to Valentine Livestock Auction manager Greg Arendt, it was a record setting day duringthe July 7th sale at the market. According to final figures they sold 4,162 head of cattle with an average price of $1,114.40. That brings the total sales to $4,638,000 in one day. According to Mr. Arendt, the cattle were selling on a higher market. According to the USDA reports, it was 4 to 5 dollars higher. Demand was strong with corn prices lower helping feeder cattle soar to record highs. The next feeder cattle auction at Valentine Livestock will be in two weeks.

   

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