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The Potter area of Cheyenne County will be bustling next weekend as activities will be happening downtown and at a few miles away.
Along with the food and entertainment scheduled for Main Street of Potter, there will be an off-road racing event at 3272 County Road 83. On Aug. 17, B.J. Juelfs met with the county commissioners regarding liquor licensing. Juelfs said Fly-Over Brewing of Scottsbluff will be onsite to provide food and beverages. The commissioners said the brewery needs to apply for a special event license with the State.
Juelfs said Potter hosted off-road competitions in the 1970s and organizers are trying to bring it back.
Tourism Director Kevin Howard met with the commissioners regarding a proposal for a grant supporting Potter Days. The request is for $2,000 for a marketing budget of $4,000.
Potter Days is scheduled for Sept. 3 and Sept. 5. Saturday, Sept. 5, will be filled with fun, food and games beginning with a 5K Color Run at 8 a.m., and ending the day with fireworks shot from Front Street at about 8:30 p.m. As a grant recipient, Potter is required to advertise outside of the Potter and Sidney area.
The commissioners also heard an update from the court judges on new courtroom equipment. The commissioners were approached earlier this year with a proposal to upgrade the audio/visual equipment in the courtroom. The goal then was to minimize social interaction under the State’s Directed Health Measures. Hon. Judges Randin Roland and Derek Weimer met with the commissioners Aug. 17 to update the commissioners on progress. The earlier request resulted in more distance meetings and advisements between court officials and defendants. The new process saves the county financially and time transporting defendants to court appearances. The judges said the new system is in use nearly every day. Trials for guardianship, for example, are done more by Zoom, Judge Weimer said.
The commissioners also discussed costs of upgrading a paved county road. At question was if increased depth of asphalt will extend the life of the road, and at a budget-friendly price tag.
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