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Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Final Exhortations 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all....
The Cheyenne County 4-H program recognized Felicity Beyer and Kaylee Eddy as their Outstanding 4-H Members of the Year during their annual achievement celebration on November 22nd. The Outstanding 4-H Member of the Year is given to 1-2 youth each year and the selection criteria is based on 4-H leadership, civic engagement, community service, how 4-H has affected their life, and how they will use their 4-H experiences in their future. Felicity Beyer has been a member of the Bunker Hillbillies...
The Cheyenne County 4-H Youth celebrated their achievements for the year with a virtual celebration on November 22nd. The youth and their families participated in a Goosechase scavenger hunt around the county taking photos and videos of their findings. The scavenger hunt challenges had an entrepreneurship theme where youth learned about different types of businesses and services. They were able to engage with other 4-H families on the virtual platform for some friendly competition. The youth then received their awards on a Zoom celebration to...
The Panhandle Public Health District reported three more COVID-related deaths as of Monday afternoon, Dec. 7. Two were females from Dawes County; one in her 80s and one in her 90s, and a Sheridan County woman in her 80s. As of December 4, 27,015 COVID-19 tests have been administered in the Panhandle area, according to the Panhandle Public Health District. That number is cumulative since March. Of the 27,015 tested, 6,272 were returned positive. The PPHD reported 2,235 active cases from the...
Scottsbluff – Educational Service Unit 13 (ESU 13) recently opened the doors of its new Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment Center, located at the Carpenter Center, 116 Terry Boulevard, Gering, NE. ESU 13, with funding from Sherwood Foundation Grant, completed construction of the Day Treatment center in August 2020. On Nov. 5th, ESU 13 received notice that it was awarded a $5,500 grant from the Snow-Redfern Foundation, which will be utilized to enhance the therapy rooms at Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment. ESU 13 Director of Psychological a...
Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be issuing emergency supplemental allotments to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who receive benefits for the month of December on January 8. On November 5, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced that in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the state, DHHS would file a request with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutritional Service (FNS) to provide emergency allotment funds for Nebraska households that are r...
Lincoln – Infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, as well as other public health events, can cause emotional distress and anxiety. Feeling anxious, confused, overwhelmed or powerless is common during an epidemic or pandemic. These feelings of distress and anxiety can occur even if you are not at high risk of getting sick. However, as COVID-19 spreads on, secondary outcomes of the pandemic—such as economic stress—are colliding with depression and a rising suicide risk. Suicide is a tragic reaction to a stressful life situation. It may s...
Your employer-sponsored retirement plan is a valuable asset. But sometimes things happen that can affect the status of your plan. So, for example, if you work for a hospital that changes ownership, and you have been participating in a 403(b), 457(b) or 401(k) retirement plan, what should you do with it now? Basically, you have four options: Cash out your plan. You can simply cash out your plan and take the money, but you’ll have to pay taxes on it, and possibly penalties as well. So, unless you really need the funds and you have no other altern...
Call to mind the parable Jesus told about a wealthy man who gave three of his servants a sum of money, a “talent,” and then left on a trip, expecting the servants to do something with the money. When he got back, he had them come to him for a report. He told the five-talent and the two-talent servants, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” But when he got to the one-talent servant – he used words like “wicked” and “lazy” and “good for nothing.” He was angry with the servant who didn’t even try, and the consequences were pretty rough! I th...
Sugarbeet seedling rust, caused by the fungal pathogen Puccinia subnitens, is a very unique disease of Chenopodiaceous plants that has rarely been observed in commercial crop production. The rust pathogen utilizes five distinct spore stages to complete its exceedingly complex life cycle on different and unrelated hosts. Only two early stages occur on the hosts of economic importance (primarily sugarbeets and spinach), while the other stages infect several species of saltgrass (Distichlis spp.),...
— The Security First Bank’s 22nd Annual Tree of Lights is now on display. The Tree of Lights will be in the lobby with lights representing residents from the SRMC Extended Care Center. Their name and three items on their Christmas list. The public is invited to select one or more lights. The Security First Bank lobby is temporarily closed. Please call 308-254-4525 to access the lobby. A name can also be picked at the drive-thru window. Gifts are to be returned by Dec. 21. For each light you cho...
More than 500 cans of soft drinks and 650 individually-wrapped snacks were donated recently to be taken to the VA hospital in Cheyenne, Wyo. There were four collection sites in Sidney where people could donate drinks and snacks to be taken to the VA Center. The four sites were the United Methodist Church, the VA Center in Sidney, The Cheyenne County Community Center and the Insurance Store. The event was hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution and American Legion Auxiliary. Pictured...
It’s almost Thanksgiving. And although 2020 may have been a difficult year for you, as it has been for many people, you can probably still find things for which you can be thankful – such as your family. How can you show your appreciation for your loved ones? Here are a few suggestions: • Invest in your children’s future. If you have young children – or even grandchildren – one of the greatest gifts you can give them is the gift of education. You may want to consider contributing to a higher education funding vehicle. • Be generous. Do...
As we all know, 2020 has been a very difficult year for people in Sidney and Cheyenne County, as well as the rest of the world. Here in the United States, the Covid pandemic, along with economic loss, social upheaval and political chaos have caused great distress. Many people are dealing with discouragement and even depression. However, in times like these, Christians are still encouraged by the Scriptures to give thanks to the God who loves us and never leaves us. In the New Testament the Apostle Paul reminded us to “be joyful always; pray c...
Grain is valuable, but lives are worth much more. In the process of handling grain, producers are exposed to a range of safety hazards both during harvest and once the grain is stored. Jess McCluer, vice-president of Safety and Regulatory Affairs at the National Grain and Feed Association (NFGA), and Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer for Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America (ASHCA), encourages producers, grain elevator managers and their employees to...
A potential change to the County Wide Ground Water Advisory Committee Meetings was discussed at the South Platte Natural Resources District (District) Board (Board) November Board meeting held November 10, 2020. The Advisory Committee meetings, held at least once every three years, are for certified irrigation owners and operators to receive information about potential changes to the Districtwide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations. This year the District is proposing sending out letters to certified irrigation owners and...
Nelnet is showing its support of the Sidney Community with a donation to the Sidney Public Schools. On Monday, Nov. 9, Nelnet Development Manager Cory Keen and his team of local employees met with the Cheyenne County School District No.1 Board of Education to present a donation to the schools. The donation included 10 3D printers along with necessary supplies. Three of the printers will go to West Elementary School, three to Sidney Middle School and four to Sidney High School. In addition to...
With the Panhandle Public Health District's Risk Dial entering the Red, the Severe Risk, category, the Sidney School District Administration are making plans against increasing cases associated with the school district. “It's a reality we're all facing,” District Supt. Jay Ehler said in the Nov. 9 meeting. According to the PPHD information from Nov. 9, has entered the highest of the four marks on the Risk Dial: Low, Moderate, High and Severe. As of the afternoon Nov. 9 update, the PPHD rep...
Lincoln - Nebraska’s eight Area Agencies on Aging (AAA’s) have been creative in meeting the needs of clients across the state, according to Cynthia Brammeier, Administrator for the State Unit on Aging (SUA). During the current pandemic, the Older Americans Act (OAA), which primarily provides nutrition, health promotion and disease prevention, caregiver programs, and legal services to Nebraska senior adults, has been put to good use. These services are often provided through senior centers located around the state. These grants are based on cen...
The Sidney Elks Lodge hosted a Holiday Craft Fair Saturday, Nov. 14. Vendors offered home crafts, cakes and tea, cosmetics and hand-made masks....
You save and invest to meet a variety of goals during your lifetime: college for your children, long vacations, a comfortable retirement, and so on. But you probably also want to leave something behind – to your loved ones and, possibly, to the charitable organizations you support. To do so, you’ll need to develop a comprehensive estate plan, but to make that plan work, you must avoid some common mistakes. Here are a few of these pitfalls you’ll want to avoid: • Not writing a will – If you were to die “intestate” – without a last will and t...
Enough! Enough already!!! That seems to be the cry of people across our country. We are seeing more anxiety as thoughts and conversations seem to turn to the Covid- 19 virus, the 2020 election, fires, droughts, hurricanes, loss of jobs, loneliness, concern for family and friends and tragic loss of lives. Even people who are usually optimistic are having a hard time overcoming the hardships and negativity that surround us. During trying times, my grandmother would always say, “This, too, will pass”. That always helped me through my tough tim...
Students of the Month for October are: 7th grade: Alek Doty. Alek Doty has an intense desire to accomplish the goals he sets for himself. He works well individually and understands the the value of teamwork. Alek is respectful and considerate when encouraging others to do and be their best. Alek has a quiet strength that inspires others to believe in themselves. He is actively involved in football, basketball, track and SMS Spirt Club, all while maintaining straight As in the classroom. He is th...
Brand New Items and Coffee Shop at 940 10th Ave., Sidney, the corner of Jackson Street and 10th Avenue, is extending an invitation to the Sidney community for a Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the coffee shop. The staff, along with volunteers from VFW Post No. 610, will be serving the free meal of turkey, ham and fixings to the public. Due to limited seating, carryout meals will be offered, as well as delivery to the disabled and elderly. It is a first-come, first-served, so come while its hot. Donations will...
You’ve no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud – anything from online shopping on your credit cards to actual theft from your financial accounts. This problem won’t go away anytime soon – but you can take steps to defend yourself. Here are a few suggestions: • Use multifactor authentication or other extra security options with online accounts. Many of your online accounts offer extra security by giving you the option to prove your identity in different ways. With mutifactor authentication, you must...
