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Benefit for Pam Fritz to happen June 22nd

There will be a benefit for Pam Fritz on Saturday, June 22nd at the Black Lab in Winner from 8pm to midnight. Pam’s brother with the Darren Beyer Band will be playing that night. A free will offering will be taken, and there will be a silent auction. If you would like to donate an item for the auction, contact Mardi Pederson at 840-0084.

Friday morning rain reports

Thanks to everyone below who called in rain reports this morning:

Bev Keegan in Gregory reported .52

Stan Bicek, 10 miles south of Colome received .40

Delbert Klein, 4 miles east of Burke received half an inch

Fred Weidner at Dog Ear Lake reported .32

Laura Reuer in Herrick received half an inch

Vivian Sweeney, 16 miles northwest of Bassett, received .40

Pete Haukaas, in Okreek, received .30

Dennis Hanson at Carlock received .35

Short Haley in Colome received .25

Platte to hold Fishing Tournament

The 10th annual Terry Severson Memorial Fishing Tournament will be held on June 1st at Platte Creek. The fishing boundaries are from the Fort Randall Dam to the Fort Thompson Dam. Fishing will take place from 7am to 2pm. The registration cost is $250. If you have questions, call Leroy at 682-8052.

Workshop happening in Ainsworth today

There will be a ranch labor workshop that will be held today at the Ainsworth Elks Lodge. It will cover several topics, including HR, managing employees, hiring the right fit, internships, interviewing and more. The key speaker for the event will be Burke Teichert. For more information, contact Cody at 308-430-1312.

Fishing Tournament coming up in Platte

The 10th annual Terry Severson Memorial Fishing Tournament will be held on June 1st at Platte Creek. The fishing boundaries are from the Fort Randall Dam to the Fort Thompson Dam. Fishing will take place from 7am to 2pm. The registration cost is $250. If you have questions, call Leroy at 682-8052.

Valentine to hold Old West Days next week

Old West Days and the Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering will take place in Valentine April 25th through the 28th. Some of the many entertainers for this year’s event includes the following names: Harley Thorpe, Shiloh Hewitt, B.J. Jamison, Bonnie Krogman, Randy Huston, and Jake Riley.

Ranch Labor Workshop coming up Tuesday in Ainsworth

There will be  a ranch labor workshop that will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at the Ainsworth Elks Lodge. It will cover several topics, including HR, managing employees, hiring the right fit, internships, interviewing and more. The key speaker for the event will be Burke Teichert. For more information, contact Cody at 308-430-1312.