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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.

Circus coming to Chamberlain next week

The Big Bend Shrine Circus will be returning to Chamberlain later this month! The circus will be at the Chamberlain Armory on Monday, April 22nd, and Tuesday, April 23rd. There will be two shows each evening at 4:30 and 7:15. Tickets will be available at the door. 6th grade kids and younger will get in to the circus for free!

Valentine gearing up for Old West Days

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.

Wednesday morning rain reports

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

Jeff Farner- 4.5 inches over two days

Delbert Klein- 1.70 inches, 4 miles east of Burke

Pete Haukaas in Okreek- .76 the last two days

Laura Reuer in Herrick- 1.70 two day total

Barry Gardner on West 12th Street in Winner- 3 inches total over two days

Dennis Hansen at Carlock- just over an inch over two days

Vivian Sweeney- Northwest of Bassett, .80 over two days

Brad Watzel on Beaulieu Road in Winner, 3.61 inches over two days

Cheryl Schroeder in Winner- 2.30 inches over two days

Fred Weidner at Dog Ear Lake- 1.15 inches over two days

Bryan Jorgensen in Ideal- 1.66 inches

Shane Bingen, just South of the Jorgensen’s- 2.20 inches

Brian Hofeldt in Millboro- .50 inches over two days

Steve Meyer- East of Winner, 4.80 inches total over two days

 

 

Tuesday Morning rain reports

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

RAIN REPORTS
INCH 70 FOR STAN BICEK, 10 MILES SOUTH OF COLOME
INCH 53 FOR CHERYL SCHROEDER IN WINNER
.60 FOR LAURA REUER IN HERRICK
.60 FOR DELBERT KLEIN, 4 MILES EAST OF BURKE
4 INCHES FOR STEVE MEYER, EAST OF WINNER
THE SCHUYLER’S ON EAST 10TH STREET IN WINNER RECEIVED 2.60 INCHES OF RAIN
.87 FOR SHORT HALEY IN COLOME
INCH 39 FOR THE SARGENT’S IN WINNER
1.5 INCHES FOR MELVIN SMITH IN DALLAS

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.

Circus coming to Chamberlain next week

The Big Bend Shrine Circus will be returning to Chamberlain later this month! The circus will be at the Chamberlain Armory on Monday, April 22nd, and Tuesday, April 23rd. There will be two shows each evening at 4:30 and 7:15. Tickets will be available at the door. 6th grade kids and younger will get in to the circus for free!

Old West Days coming up in Valentine

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.

Ainsworth to hold ranch labor workshop this month

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.