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Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment season is underway, and I want to encourage all people with Medicare to review their current health and prescription drug coverage. Under President Trump’s leadership, Medicare Advantage Plan premiums have fallen to historic lows, dropping an average of 34 percent over the last three years (and even more in some states). Many plans are offering a new insulin benefit that limits the maximum cost to $35 for a 30-day supply. By shopping around, you may be able to...
SIDNEY — Security First Bank was recently ranked by Newsweek magazine as the Best Small Bank in Nebraska. This inaugural ranking focused on identifying financial institutions across the nation that best serve their customers’ needs in today’s challenging times. “It’s a great honor to be recognized as the ‘Best Small Bank in Nebraska’” says John Daubert, President of Security First Bank. “This recognition reflects our core values as a Nebraska-based bank and our commitment to our customers and the communities we serve.” “As many businesses...
A new cancer support group has been formed for anyone who has been diagnosed in the past with cancer or if you ave been newly diagnosed. The first meeting, scheduled for Nov. 12, at St. Patrick's Parish Center Large Meeting Room, has been cancelled because of the rise in COVID-19 cases. The group plans to meet in 2021....
The Veterans Day Bean Feed in Sidney has been cancelled this year. The annual event hosted by the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion and Veterans of Foregin Wars has canlled the event due to heightened COVID-19 concerns. County Government Day Postponed The annual County Government Day held the third Monday in November has been postponed until spring 2021. The event is a day when high school students can tour county offices and meet elected officials....
The classroom is converted to a photo studio. Cameras are mounted on tripods. Lighting is balanced perfectly. The background is set in the right position behind the seat. All that is left is for the subject to be poised correctly and the photographer to see the personality in the image. Well, that is not quite all. There is the bookkeeping, the photo editing, the marketing and the numerous steps from concept to returning photos. One of the newest approaches in Sidney High School's Career...
Outlaw Motorsports recently held its grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Nick and Diadra Eddy, Outlaw Motorsports specializes in small engine repair and Jeep customizations. Outlaw Motorsports is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday by appointment. Call 308-249-0580....
Like everyone, you want to remain physically and financially independent throughout your life. But if you lose some of this freedom, the last thing you’d want is to become a burden on your family. How can you keep this from happening? First of all, you need to be aware of the risk. Someone turning 65 today has almost a 70 percent chance of eventually needing some type of long-term care, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you face that 70 percent likelihood. In reality, yo...
My wife and I recently received our annual fall flu shot and it got me to thinking about how the vaccine and immunization program has played an important role in avoiding many harmful diseases. Let’s consider the vaccination/immunization process as a way to understand God’s Plan of Salvation. As we all know, the Panhandle of Nebraska is well known for its cows and ranching. Who knew that cows would save the lives of countless people? In 1796, a physician named Edward Jenner decided to prove a theory that had been circulating for some time. Sma...
The COVID pandemic of 2020 has contributed to increased food insecurity for many Nebraska families. In response, communities have pitched in to help. And some of the donated food is produce that has been grown this year at community gardens around Nebraska, which leverage local volunteers with grant funds from Growing Together Nebraska (GTN), part of Nebraska Extension’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) program. Established in 2016, Growing Together Nebraska i...
An upcoming online training for agricultural professionals will teach individuals how to recognize and respond to potential signs of crisis and suicidal behavior. Farming and ranching can be stressful in the best of times. Financial worries, unpredictable weather, unpredictable commodity prices, plant pests, livestock diseases and isolation all contribute to a producer’s anxiety. And now Nebraska’s rural communities and families are coping with the unpredictability and imposed isolation produced by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to thi...
In this month’s column, I will provide updates on our recently released 2019-2020 Annual Report, COVID-19 in western Nebraska, Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment, and a new ESU 13 facility in Sidney. Annual Report It is with tremendous pleasure that I invite you to read the 2019-2020 ESU 13 Annual Report. The report synthesizes the robust high quality services and programs provided to the 21 school districts in our service area. To view the report in its entirety, please visit www.esu13.org, c...
Sidney Regional Medical Center (SRMC) in a partnership with TestNebraska has increased the availability of the program from two days to three. TestNE is a State of Nebraska program that provides free COVID-19 testing to eligible residents. To determine eligibility, residents of Nebraska must take the online assessment through the TestNebraska portal. If eligible, participant will receive a free test from the TestNE program available at the SRMC Walk-in Clinic. “We are seeing a surge in the utilization of this program and felt it is crucial t...
The annual non-denominational Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony in Sidney, will be held 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at The Well Church, 432 20th Ave., Sidney, Neb. The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting is held on the second Sunday in December worldwide, in every time zone. Everyone is invited to light a candle in honor of all the children who have died, so that their light may always shine. As candles go out in one time zone, they are lit in the next, creating a wave of light that enc...
The Nebraska Department of Labor is hosting our third Veteran Job Fair. In response to COVID-19 considerations, the Veteran Job Fair is changing format from a traditional room full of employers job fair model to a no-contact model, where the employers provide us with their hiring information and we provide interested Veterans with a package of relevant and current employment opportunity information. The Nebraska Department of Labor is assembling 35 HR packets and Veterans who are interested can contact Alan “A.J.” Trook, Worforce Coo...
Cans of Diet Coke, regular A & W Root Beer and orange pop, in addition to individually wrapped snacks are being collected for veterans at Cheyenne VA Hospital through Nov. 9. Drop-off sites and times are: Cheyenne County Community Center (normal fall hours), Sidney United Methodist Church (9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday), The Insurance Store (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday), Cheyenne County Veterans Services (8 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday...
A Trunk or Treat community event is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at 638 Illinois St. Participants are encouraged to enter through the east end of the parking lot. Social distancing is recommended and participation will be at your own risk. To register a trunk, call 308-249-3278 or email [email protected]. The event is supported by 59 Properties LLC....
Keep Sidney Beautiful is hosting an E-Wast collection event, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov 14. The event will be held at Legion Park by the t-ball fields. The E-Waste collection will accept computers, laptops, monitors (flat or CRT), printers, faxes, remote controls, phones, game stations, and anything with a PC board in it. CRT (tube) televisions will not be accepted. Working computers will be repurposed and donated in partnership with Wired NE. Please wipe your data and reset donated...
Election Day is little more than a week away. As a citizen, you may feel the results will affect many aspects of life in this country. But as an investor, your situation probably won’t change after the votes are counted. No matter who wins, the financial markets may well show some politically driven volatility, but that often happens around elections, and it typically doesn’t last long. But what about the longer term? How might changes in policy and new legislation affect your investment outlook? To begin, keep in mind that many campaign pro...
LINCOLN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded $822,737 in grants to fund 16 projects designed to strengthen the specialty crop industry in Nebraska. The USDA provides grant monies through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) to fund research and ag education activities to increase demand for specialty crops. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) monitors and administers Nebraska’s specialty crop program. “Nebraska is home to a diverse range of agricultural products due in part to the state’s varying...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds producers that the deadline to submit applications for disaster recovery assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) for 2018 and 2019 losses is Friday, Oct. 30. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) launched a new tool on farmers.gov to help producers with the application process. “If you’re unsure of your eligibility, check out the new WHIP+ tool. Not only can this online tool help you determine eligibility, but it also connects you wit...
In 2018, a group of guys were pursuing a dream, a cause really motivated by another company's decision. As they introduced themselves to the public, some admitted it was an idea devised during their time in the garage. The idea was to take what they've learned in the corporate world and apply it with their own name. In June 2018, the Sidney City Council approved a 4-acres subdivison on the east side of Sidney for the future site of NexGen Outfitters. The move came after NexGen founders started...
If you’re a caregiver, possibly for a loved one dealing with an illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, you’re probably already facing some significant emotional and physical challenges – so you don’t need any financial ones as well. Yet, they are difficult to avoid. What steps can you take to deal with them? First of all, you may be interested in knowing the scale of the problem. Consider these numbers from the Alzheimer’s Association: About 5.8 million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and in 2019, caregivers of...
Author James Moore tells the story of a man who died and went to heaven. As he was shown around, he was very impressed with the sights – beautiful gardens full of flowers, and mansions built of marble and gold and precious stones. It was all so beautiful, even more wonderful than he had imagined! Then he was led to a huge room which looked like a storeroom. As far as he could see, the walls were lined with shelves, and it looked like all the shelves were piled high with dried mushrooms. However, when he got to lookin’ a little closer, the man...
Finding, hiring and retaining quality employees are major challenges for agricultural business in Nebraska. Competition for the available workforce comes from area industries, and the labor market is tight. Nebraska Extension will host a virtual seminar series in December (Dec. 8, 11, 15 and 18) designed to help agricultural employers learn techniques and leadership practices to help motivate and empower employees. Dr. Bob Milligan, Senior Consultant with Dairy Strategies LLC and Professor Emeritus from Cornell University, will lead the...
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Quarter 1 2020-2021 Carli Black, Benjamin Borchard, David Brauer, Carsen Brunick, Noah Canas, Zoey Christensen, Jadyn Cottam, JaShawn Davenport, Jordan DeNovellis, Ryan Dillehay, Kirtsen Dougherty, Rachel Ernst, Reid Fiscus, Kiera Fornander, Faith Frye, Dakota Hawkins, Deanna Horst, Conner Hurt, Katarina Jallen, Cooper Jobman, Kourtney Keller, Jay Koozer, Aadhav Krishna, Augastina Lembke, Shane Lilley, Ciena McKenzie, Maria Mendez-Guzman, Teah Meyer, Kalynn Moore, Kealyn Mortensen, Ileana Neufeld-Ponce, Kanon...
