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It seems like, we are always counting down to something, aren’t we? It’s like we want something new to happen, something exciting, something different, a looking forward to a future day, when the old routine of things will change. We hear this countdown mentality in questions such as, “How many more years till I retire?” “How many more months till the baby is born?” “How many more shopping days to Christmas?” or “How many more minutes left in the football game?” It is like we are living in a countdown generation. Have you been listening to t...
The “Out of the Darkness” Walk Sunday had 119 participants, collecting $6,700 at the event in support of suicide awareness. This year the weekend also included a softball tournament. The sponsors for the 2020 walk are Sidney Regional Medical Center, Projekt 3D, Karina Counseling, Financial Partners, Dare to Be personal training, The Well Church, Morrill County Community Hospital, Region 1 Behavioral Health, Pepsi, and Evilution Studios. Photos are courtesy of Liz Borgmann....
Lodgepole – As of August 21, the Village of Lodgepole finalized the purchase of the Creek Valley Middle School building known to most as the Lodgepole High School, home the Panthers!! Class of 2004 was the last graduating senior class from Lodgepole prior to the Lodgepole School district and the Chappell School district consolidating to form Creek Valley Storm. Lodgepole site become home to the Creek Valley Middle School student's 5th – 8th grade. In 2018 Creek Valley closed the Middle Sch...
It’s that time of year again, where, if you work for a medium-to-large employer, you’ve got some decisions to make because it’s open enrollment time. Of course, depending on your situation, you may have been working remotely for a while, but, even so, you will likely have the opportunity to review your benefits package and make changes. And you’ll want to make the right moves, because your choices can have a big financial impact on your life. So, take a close look at these key areas of your benefits program: • Health insurance – Think about...
I write this article on the Anniversary of the Destruction of the World Trade Center, Pentagon and the Plane Crash in a Pennsylvania field. The emotions that go through me even after 19 years are so very real, but my focus has changed from 19 years ago. I don’t focus on the tragedy, I focus on the one who has been there through it all GOD. Some would say how could GOD let that happen, well we all have a Free Moral Will to choose, and those men chose to do evil and kill people, as for me I chose to follow and serve a GOD who wants to heal, p...
There is something about my cowboy that I will never understand. The way our minds are hard-wired so differently truly amazes me. We have lived in the same house for over eleven years and very few things have moved locations since we first put them in their place. The special whisk goes in a particular drawer, and the green platter has a spot in a specific cupboard, and the griddle stands on end to the right of the stove. Despite these kitchen items remaining in the same place for over a...
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. Nebraska Extension and...
Lincoln -- No matter where you live, drought is a part of life. Being prepared for drought before the next one develops can help reduce the severity of its damaging effects on everything from agricultural production to urban water supplies to physical and emotional well-being and beyond. The National Drought Mitigation Center, based at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources, along with Nebraska Extension, work with an array of partners to develop resources that can help you be better prepared before and during drought...
There is something “normal,” a little bit historic, about attending a summer camp. The concept is foreign to some families, however, because of the expense of attending a camp and of driving to the nearest camp. Since 1995, Sullivan Hills Camp near Lodgepole has offered a nearby place to get away, a place for summer camp, weekend and event activities of all ages. The camp depends on the support of donors to keep prices affordable for campers and their families. For several years, supporters of...
Finances, insecurity, disappointment in life, traumatic events. Stressors vary with the person. The impact of suicide is far-reaching, According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2018, 48,344 people died of suicide, and 1.4 million suicide attempts were recorded. The rate of suicide is highest among middle-aged white men, according to the AFSP. On the average, there are 132 suicides per day; more than 50...
'A Night Out in Gurley' is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. The Gurley Firehall will open at 5 p.m. for participants to receive the map of the history walk. From there, check out the history pictures of the downtown buildings and view the Gurley jail on the west side of the highway. Jeff Hartwig will be at the firehall doing a taxidermy demonstration. There will also be vendors offering their crafts and wares. Vendors include local authors, baked goods, ceramics, Damsel in D...
TWAW Sterling Chapter will be meeting on September 19 at the Logan County Shooting Sports Complex on the pistol range. Our normally scheduled time is from 9 am to 11 am. We will be working on some shooting fundamentals along with some target practice. For insurance purposes, only TWAW members can participate in our live-fire exercise. Non-members can use the range in accordance with LCSSC range rules/regulations with appropriate fees, and more information is available at https://colorado.gov/lcssc. Announcements of changes due to inclement...
On Freedom Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3:30, the Church of the Nazarene will be hosting the movie “Priceless” at the Fox Theatre. Together as a church, we are called to join in the restorative and transformative work of God. That call is for us to offer freedom for the millions of people who are enslaved around the world. By working together to end human trafficking, we become part of Jesus’ mission. ON FREEDOM SUNDAY, WE STAND UNITED AS GOD’S PEOPLE TO STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring goo...
Financial Assistance Available for Landlord Relief to Address Losses Incurred by the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone in Nebraska, with lay-offs, furloughs, school closings, and more. The Panhandle Area Development District is teaming with the Southeast Nebraska Affordable Housing Council (SENAHC) to help landlords. Funding is available through a Community CARES Grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that includes $800,000 for direct statewide landlord assistance. SENAHC is wor...
Each year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we observe National Grandparents Day. Although it’s not as widely recognized as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, if you’re a grandparent, you probably want to do whatever you can to help your grandchildren on their journeys through life. So, you might want to consider the following moves: Contribute to their education. If you want to help your grandchildren pay for college, you have a variety of options, including 529 plans. You could also simply set aside some money in an investment account earmark...
Franklin Roosevelt said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Someone else once said, “The opposite of faith isn’t doubt – the opposite of faith is fear.” It’s true – fear can limit us – defeat us – stop us cold – cause us to fail – paralyze us: it causes us to shrink back from our goals, keeps us unhappy and alone, makes us unable to cope with changing reality, stifles relationships, stops us from succeeding at work, school or sports, blinds us to possibilities and options, restricts us to safe, sterile, empty lives, and produc...
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) Board of Directors (Board) hosted their monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the South Platte NRD Conference Room (551 Parkland Drive, Sidney NE). Galen Wittrock, SPNRD Assistant Manager, briefed the Board on Oliver Reservoir. This summer AmeriCorps volunteers assisted with repairs and updates to the area, and the Rip Rap Replacement Project near the Principal Spillway was finished. AmeriCorps volunteers were in Kimball County for multiple weeks and assisted with several...
The Panhandle Public Health District and Unified Command reported Aug. 27 eight new positive COVID-19 cases. All close contacts will be quarantined and actively monitored for symptoms by public health officials. The new cases include one child under 19 years of age in Dawes County by close contact. Seven adults were also tested positive: one in Box Butte County of unknown origin, one in Dawes County of Community Spread, two in Dawes County by close contact, one in Dawes County by unknown...
I am taking this time to address parent concerns I have seen on social media regarding the wearing of masks. We know this is a hot topic that has become very political. The school finds itself in a no win situation. Certainly there are conflicting points of view among experts on whether or not masks are the way to go. We will continue to enforce masking requirements not because we are picking sides but because we want kids to remain in school. Our first and most important priority is to keep...
ESU 13 school districts are now into their third week of having students back in their school buildings. As your ESU 13 Administrator, I have had the privilege of working collaboratively with superintendents and principals throughout the Panhandle since the start of the pandemic, which has included weekly, and sometimes more frequent meetings throughout the summer months. In mid-July, it was made clear to school leaders across the state of Nebraska that plans should be made, in conjunction with...
Labor Day is almost here. Of course, this year, the holiday may have a different impact, given the employment-related stress and disruptions stemming from the coronavirus. Yet, it’s good to recognize the value of work and its importance in achieving your life’s goals. But if you’re going to retire comfortably and reach your other financial objectives, you also need to invest – and your investments need to work as hard as you do. To help make this happen, you need to know why you’re investing...
This past Sunday I had the privilege of helping baptize eight people at Bridgeport Lake. During the 33 years that I have been a pastor in Sidney, I have been blessed to help baptize over three hundred people at Bridgeport. It is always a wonderful experience for those being baptized and for those witnessing it. However, before we baptize children, young people, or adults, we always make sure they first understand the significance of this event in their lives. We focus on three basic baptism truths which we believe the Scriptures teach: First...
WASHINGTON –U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. “FSA offers several options for farmers and ranchers to apply for CFAP, including a call center where employees can answer your questions and help you get started on your application,” said Richard Fordyce, Farm Service Agenc...
NORMAL ACTIVITIES AT OLIVER RESERVOIR MAY RESUME. On Friday, August 28, the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) was notified by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) that the weekly water sample for Oliver Reservoir is BELOW the 8 ppb threshold of the toxin, Microcystin, which is associated with the presence of harmful algal blooms. Oliver Reservoir IS NO LONGER on a Health Alert. Samples are taken weekly. NORMAL ACTIVITIES AT OLIVER RESERVOIR MAY RESUME. Campers/day-users may resume all full body water contact...
A softball tournament is scheduled for Sept. 18-20 in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The first Out of the Darkness Softball Tournament. The tournament is for all of the Panhandle area with pool play on Friday, Sept. 18, tournament action on Saturday, Sept. 19 and championship games on Sunday, Sept. 20. Registration must be received before Sept. 8. Cost is $250 per team with a 10 minimum. To register or for more information, contact 308-250-3327 or Katlynne at...
