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Daryl Koptiva grew up farming. When he wasn't farming, he was custom harvesting. When he wasn't cutting grain, he was repairing machinery to get back in the field. Now he is offering his experience to farmers and ranchers in western Nebraska. He said he left the farm when the work load became more than he could handle. "The farm grew to be a little too much," he said. He had a trucking business that he closed when the last driver retired. His service will include most anything that can break...
Some photography tips to capture great shots of your garden and landscape: Anytime is a good time to photograph something in your garden. But to improve your photography, early morning and late afternoon offer the best lighting of the day. Overcast skies also provide naturally diffused lighting. Shooting during these times limits the harsh, bright light of the mid-day sun. Also take lots of shots so you have a variety that you can look over later and choose the best ones to keep as a reminder of this year’s garden. Flowers are probably e...
The loss of a child can be devastating, life-changing, to the parents. There are the cliches, the unfair expectations of “moving on.” Compassionate Friends is a group of people with similar experiences, parents who have lost children. It offers opportunities for parents to network with other grieving parents. The Sidney chapter hosts events for parents and families to memorialize their children. On Sunday, Sept. 12, the Sidney chapter will host a balloon launch and potluck dinner for parents of children who have lost children. The event is pla...
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a program to help businesses have the right answers when visitors need direction or curious about some of the local history. The Red Carpet Training offers offers the knowledge to increase understanding of the contributions travelers and tourists make to the local economy. The program will offer knowledge of local attractions and hidden treasures. It will also renew appreciation for the important role of front-line employees. Improve customer service skills (anticipating needs, giving...
Dr. Mohamed Khalil has been appointed as geoscientist in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Conservation and Survey Division (CSD), based at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff. His start date is today, Sept. 1. The appointment was announced by Dr. Matt Joeckel, director of Conservation and Survey Division, a unit of the UNL School of Natural Resources. Khalil is the first new CSD geoscientist in Scottsbluff in three decades, replacing Steve Sibray, who retired in...
Labor Day is historically a time to recognize and celebrate the worker, and labor unions. In 1882, Matthew Maguire encouraged all 56 unions in his area to make a “public show of support,” about 12 years before President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day an official holiday. The parade culminated with a festival including a dance pavilion, beer garden, playgrounds and picnic areas. In some ways, community hasn't changed more in the 100-plus years. Two Cheyenne County communities are having communit...
Gerald and Karen Gentry have made their home in Lodgepole for nearly 52 years. They were married in November 1969. The Gentrys were blessed with two daughters, Ronda Sue and Lisa JoAnn. They have two grandchildren, Austin and Ember. Gerald grew up on a farm south of Lodgepole. He graduated from Lodgepole High in 1966. His love for cars led him to build his own body shop on the old football field on the south side of town in 1980. Gerald owned and operated the shop for 36 years. Gerald has...
LODGEPOLE – Lodgepole Community Fund (LCF) recently received a $5,000 donation from Ogallala-based Adams Bank and Trust, which owns the bank in Lodgepole. The gift will help match a challenge grant offered by the family of former banker E.K. Yanney, a respected businessman and leader in the Lodgepole community. E.K.’s daughters, Mary Jo Klinetobe, Michele Wehbi and Julie Yanney, along with his brother Michael Yanney, offered a $20,000 Challenge Grant to be met one-to-one by LCF. This challenge is meant to honor and memorialize E.K., as wel...
Are you planning on retiring in the next few years? If so, you’ll want to create a retirement income plan. First of all, while you’re still working, look for ways to boost your retirement income, such as increasing your 401(k) contributions. And you might want to explore products that can provide you with a lifetime income stream. You’ll also want to estimate your expenses in retirement, including your health care costs, which can be considerable. And it’s important to review your investment mix. As you near retirement, you may want to lower y...
PINE BLUFFS, WYO. – The High West Energy Board of Directors has unanimously selected Jared Routh to lead the co-op as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. High West’s previous CEO stepped down at the end of March to accept another position. Since then, the Board began conducting a three-month nationwide search for the organization’s next leader. The Board announced their decision to High West employees in July, and Routh will begin his tenure later this month. “One of the things that ca...
Here we go again! Just when we thought things might be getting back to a new normal, things seem to be getting worse. Covid has raised its ugly head again, forest fires are still burning, the air is bad, flooding is still on the rampage, people are still getting shot, racial strife is on the rise, and I could go on. But I won’t. Instead, let us focus on where we can find peace and some answers. I know a lot of us are asking what we can do to make a difference in all this. This is, indeed, an uncertain and unstable world we are living in. We n...
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) Board of Directors (Board) held its monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the South Platte NRD Conference Room (551 Parkland Drive, Sidney NE). Sydney Norris, Public Relations and Education Manager shared photos taken of the Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE Camp) that was held at the 4H camp in the Nebraska National Forest. Four students were offered a scholarship by SPNRD that covered the ACE Camp costs. The four students who attended ACE Camp in the District...
This article and other research-based beef news are available on beef.unl.edu, Nebraska Extension’s beef cattle production website. Interviews with the authors of BeefWatch newsletter articles become available throughout the month of publication and are accessible at https://go.unl.edu/podcast. Early weaning of calves may be advantageous in times of drought, when cows are in a confinement system, or as a body condition management tool for very young or old cows. Early weaning is typically d...
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 638 Illinois Street in Sidney is now open! DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through its mission of Serving Others. In addition to the national and private branded products customers trust Dollar General to c...
This summer we’ve spent time going over shooting fundamentals and basic range drills. This article, adapted from The Well Armed Woman Blog, will dive deeper into an important aspect of the shooting technique- the trigger pull. One of the first things to consider for proper trigger pull technique is how the gun fits your hand. You want to get as close as you can to having the pad or the first joint of your trigger finger on the trigger. This will not only give you better leverage on the trigger, but it will also help you to have a clean and s...
August 19 1:00 am, Traffic Accident-Hit & Run, 10th Ave. & Legion Park Rd. 2:02 am., Parking Complaint, Loves Truck Stop, Chase Blvd. 4:42 am, Traffic Stop, Pole Creek Crossing & Link 17J 6:19 am, Parking Complaint, Beans & Steams, Glover Rd. 7:42 am, Traffic Accident-Injury, Jackson St. 7:52 am, Criminal Mischief, Olsen Dr. 8:33 am, Disturbance, Sidney Motor Lodge, Illinois St. 8:51 am, Code Violation, Charlotte Dr. 8:51 am, Code Violation, Manor Rd. 9:29 am, Code Violation, Charlotte Dr. 9:35 am, Code Violation, Deborah Dr. 9:38 am,...
North of Cabela’s and with Interstate 80 in view stands a “watering hole” offering a variety of coffee and smoothies, and alcoholic options. It is designed as a meeting place of friends, business associates, or just a quick coffee while traveling the interstate. Since the day Beans & Steams Coffee House came to life it has been a local couple’s dream to give Sidney and the surrounding community a place to gather and enjoy a treat with family and friends or quick and friendly service in a drive...
THEN - In January 2002, First United Methodist Church of Weatherford, Texas, held a women’s retreat. More than 75 women were in attendance. Andrea Waitley (McWhorter) at that time had presented a three-session teaching from Psalm 86:11, “Teach me Your way, O LORD; I will walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart to fear Your name.” Andrea had titled this teaching “Cross My Heart.” The Lord moved powerfully on the hearts of the women who attended. Immediately after the retreat, Pat and W...
The Cheyenne County Veterans Service Office is planning a burger fry for all veterans — new, young and old. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. To 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 1040 Jackson St., Sidney. This is an opportunity to meet other veterans and for the Veteran Service Officer to meet veterans new to the area. The menu includes hamburger and fries and a drink, or chicken wings with fries and a drink for about $10, depending on the drink....
It’s the beginning of the school year, and that means FFA is back, too! Sunday, August 29th will be a welcome-back picnic for members and alumni of the Creek Valley FFA chapter, complete with ice cream and information. Our FFA “Sundaes on Sunday” will be from 5-6 pm at the Chappell Pool Park (weather permitting) or in the Creek Valley Ag Building. New & returning FFA members are invited to join us for forms, schedules, and events, and this year we are inviting any community members interested in FFA Alumni to join us as well for the progr...
— Calvin Borgmann, Weston Neumann and Coy Rosenbaum find a seat during the Sidney High School Athletics downtown event Saturday. The night included a live concert, food court, and cornhole games.Proceeds supported the Sidney High School athletics programs....
Like most people, you may have several financial goals. But can you reach them all? It would be simple if you had great wealth. But you’ll likely need to rank your goals in terms of their importance to your life and then follow appropriate strategies to achieve them. By doing so, you may end up getting pretty close to covering each of your objectives, in one way or another. When prioritizing your goals, consider following this process: • Identify goals as “must have” or “nice to have.” Making sure you don’t outlive your resources is a must-hav...
Joel Ahrens, Sidney Location Manager, delivers a presentation on the latest innovations in products and techniques and how these will help during this year's harvest at the Thursday, Aug. 19, "2021 Combine Optimization Clinic," hosted by 21st Century Equipment. Additionally, guest speakers and Product Specialists detailed their new products and talked about the challenges facing the local agricultural community. They also discussed machine optimization and offered expert assistance and advice...
YORK – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) elected four farmers to serve leadership roles at its recent board meeting on Aug. 19. The leadership roles are effective immediately and are yearlong in duration, with the possibility to be reelected. Jay Reiners, At Large Director, was elected as chairman of the board. Reiners farms near Juniata, where he grows field corn, seed corn and soybeans. He has been farming for over 30 years and is the fourth generation managing the family farm. He graduated with an associate’s degree in general agriculture fro...
LINCOLN — Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, along with Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania, the ranking member of the house ag committee, joined university leaders on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus Friday for a town hall about the present and future of agriculture — and Nebraska’s important role in both. NU President Ted Carter, UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green and NU Vice President and Harlan Vice Chancellor for UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Mike Boehm joined Fortenberry and Thompson for a tele-town hall about the import...
