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A new Nebraska Extension program will work to connect new and beginning farmers and ranchers with retiring landowners who are interested in transitioning their land to a new owner. Nebraska Land Link is now accepting applications from interested land seekers and landowners, with the goal of providing land access using lease agreements, lease-to-own arrangements, buy-sell arrangements or other creative methods that are mutually beneficial for both parties. Access to land continues to be one of the most difficult challenges facing new farmers,...
In the early months of the pandemic, non-perishable foods like dry beans were flying off grocery store shelves. If you still have some packaged dry beans in your pantry, winter is the perfect time to prepare them. While canned beans are cooked and ready to be heated, served, or used in recipes, packaged dry beans need to be cooked to a palatable texture. For best results, it helps to understand the variables involved with cooking dry beans. Cooking time depends on the type of beans and the seed...
LINCOLN – Nebraska farmers continue to be good stewards of the land, producing more bushels with less resources. Because of this increased efficiency, on-farm grain storage is on the rise. With additional grain bins on farms and on commercial sites, there is a greater risk of fatal accidents. The checkoff organizations of Nebraska’s corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum industries (and their respective associations), remind farmers and agricultural workers to be safe in and around grain bins dur...
The Cheyenne County Republican Committee met March 23, 2021 in the meeting room at the Security First Bank. The first meeting of the new year was spent deliberating over whether to censure Senator Ben Sass. After much discussion the committee decided not to censure Senator Sass, as there is no “teeth” in that measure, and that it would only serve to give him additional publicity. We did instead unanimously vote to approve and pass the same resolution that the Nebraska GOP State Central committee passed, based on 13 points of action or lack of...
Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office March 22 A Sidney man was transported to Sidney Regional Medical Center after the truck-trailer he was driving went off the road between Pole Creek Crossing and Old Post Road. Gary Narjes, 71, of Sidney, was driving a 1989 International truck south on Link 17J when he experienced a medical emergency, causing him to lose consciousness, resulting in the truck he was driving leaving the right side of the road. The truck collided with a reflector post, then a culvert, before coming to rest. The truck sustained d...
KEARNEY – Seven high school students have been named winners in a University of Nebraska at Kearney writing contest with the theme “Nebraska in the Year 2020.” The Nebraska Emerging Writer Contest included submissions from students across the state in three categories: essay, poetry and short story. It was sponsored and organized by UNK’s Phi Eta Sigma chapter. Cash prizes totaling $500 were given to the winners. Briannah Stromer, a junior at Hastings High School, won first place in the poetry...
The location has the image of an historic filling station when cars were fueled by staff and the latest news could be shared over a glass-bottle of carbonated soda from the Coca-Cola cooler. The location at 9th and Illinois now serves bicyclists and cycling fans. Pedaler’s Corner officially opened Friday, March 26, the culmination of a long journey for Doug and Vicky Loghry. The Loghrys moved to Sidney from the Denver area. Vicky talks about growing up in a neighborhood of mom and pop shops. H...
3th Grade Straight A Miranda Ahrendt, Daniella Angelida Albus, Joshawa Brady Ballance, Damien Anthony Beatson, Reagan Jo Biesecker, Rebekah Grace Carlson, Don James Cushing, Trey Daniel Douglas, Rhett Gerrit Dykstra, Adarsha Ganesan, Blaze Anthony Ginther, Cole John Glanz, Phyre Renee Gonzales, Alyssiah Emily Green, Samuel Leighton Hashman, Isavell Naomi Hernandez, Morgan Marie Jaggers, Aiden Matthew Jenkins, Tiffany Rose Jenks, Abbie Rae Johnson, Peyton Mae Lewis, Jersie Hope Misegadis, Emma Sheree Mortensen, Ashlee Kathleen Ringleman,...
Children of all ages, and their families, had fun at the 4-H Carnival Saturday at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. The 4-H Building was crowded with booths from a cake walk to a simulated fishing pond, shooting gallery (foam loads) and of course a meal between adventures....
At its meeting Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Educational Service Unit #13 (ESU 13) Board of Education appointed Laura Barrett, Ed.D. as Interim Administrator for the period of July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022. Dr. Barrett currently serves as the Director of Special Projects for ESU 13. Dr. Barrett brings a total of 17 years experiences working with and in Nebraska schools, with 16 of those years spent serving ESUs in Nebraska. Her prior experience with ESU 9 in Hastings and ESU 13 in Scottsbluff...
If you own a small business, you typically don’t get a lot of recognition – so you may be pleased to learn that March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. You might not necessarily think of your business as a “Mom and Pop” operation, but it certainly contributes to the well-being of your family now, and possibly to that of future generations, too – if you make the right moves. Depending on the nature of your business, you may have spent the past several months more concerned about today than tomorrow, given the serious economic...
This coming Sunday is known as Palm Sunday to Christians around the world. It is a day when we remember and celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ into the city of Jerusalem the week before his death and resurrection. It is also referred to as his “triumphal entry” as he was officially presented to the nation of Israel as their Messiah. It was a day of public celebration and excitement about the future as Christ was welcomed by great crowds of people. We remember their shouts of: “Hosanna… Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord… B...
I have recently discovered why a majority of ranch women work offsite. I used to think it was about finances, retirement, career goals, etc. I don’t think any of these are the MAIN reason. Simply, it is safer. Safer to not know the craziness that happens when we are not around on the ranch. As my cowboy and I were discussing preparation for the coming March blizzard we brought up the idea of putting the dozer attachment on the tractor. It was put on the to-do list and that seemed to be the e...
In celebration of Nebraska 4-H Month in February, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Office in Cheyenne County and the Cheyenne County 4-H Clubs created volunteer bags for PlainsWest CASA. It is in the 4-H Pledge to use “my hands for larger service”, and this project provided an opportunity for the 4-H youth to do just that by giving back to the community and other children in need. PlainsWest CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to...
From March 21-27, 2021 we celebrate National Agriculture Week in Nebraska. It’s a great opportunity to highlight the hard work our farmers and ranchers do to produce high-quality and affordable food. The crops and livestock they raise feed families in our state, across the nation, and around the world. Agriculture is our number one industry. It adds more than $21 billion to our state’s economy each year. Nebraska’s cash receipts from agricultural commodities are greater than ag receipts in Fl...
The Lodgepole Lions Club held its annual pancake feed scholarship fundraiser recently. Proceeds fund scholarships for two Creek Valley High School seniors. CENTER: Lions Club District Governor John Rundel presents a 55-year service pin to Corey Fraass on behalf of Glen Fraass. BOTTOM: District governor John Rundel also presented Earl Miller with his 35 year service pin. The presentation was made during the recent Lodgepole Lions Club Pancake Feed....
3th Grade A Average Hunter D. Ahrendt, Marissa Mae Borchard, Gurman Kaur Cheema, Shawna Kay Deaver, Kaylee Renae Eddy, Taygan Bradley Gray, Kimberly Angelina Gutierrez, Antonia Gayle Hiett, Kelsey Dawn Hoffman, Chase Allan Jenkins, Garrett Dafydd Jones, Alexia Jade Miller, Delanie Ann Namuth, Brady Alan Robb, Trever Michael Tarrell, Aleigha Marie Wachtel and Elizabeth Coral Weimer. 11th Grade A Average Christian Michael Andrews, Samantha richelle Bruns, Alecca Lea Campbell, Gunnar James Dorcey, Rachael Marie Gallaway, Kyra Catherine Johnson,...
On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) Board of Directors (Board) hosted its monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the South Platte NRD Conference Room (551 Parkland Drive, Sidney NE). Rod Horn, General Manager for SPNRD reviewed the schedule for the public hearing that will be held for proposed amendments to the Districtwide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations. The hearing will be held at the Country Inn and Suites in Sidney March 18, 2020. There will be an information meeting beginning at 5:00...
There's a cliché meant as motivation and good planning that also applies for major projects: “There's no time like the present!” Likewise, contractors and building project managers will say the cost “will never be any cheaper than it is today.” That is what concerns the Leyton Schools community. In the February 8 school board meeting, the board discussed why bids were coming in significantly higher than a year earlier. Board members discussed options including renovating the science room in...
The Cheyenne County School District No. 1 Board of Education accepted three resignations and approved five teaching contracts Monday. The board met Monday, March 8, at the Sidney High School auditorium. Tomi Rodak, Shannon Wilde and Zach Banzhaf each submitted resignations. Rodak, who teaches at West Elementary School, has accepted a position in the Bridgeport Public Schools. “After much reflection and consideration, I have accepted a position with Bridgeport Public Schools beginning with the 2...
In just a few days, we will experience the vernal equinox – one of the two times in the year when the sun is exactly above the equator. Apart from this astronomical anomaly, though, the equinox is mostly known as the beginning of spring – a fresh beginning and the time to spruce things up. This year, as you tidy up your home and surroundings, why not also consider some financial spring cleaning? Here are a few ideas for getting your financial house in order: • “De-clutter” your portfolio Over the years, many of us tend to pick up duplicate item...
Have you ever noticed how once March rolls around, we begin to look for signs of Spring? Even though we know we probably will have more snow storms ahead, we are ready for warmer weather. The beautiful weather this last weekend made Spring even more of a reality, reminding us that the official day of the beginning of Spring is just around the corner. However, I am afraid another snow storm is, also. I always watch my flower bed and when I see my daffodils poking their little heads out of the soil, I know that God is in his heaven and Spring is...
The Cheyenne County 4-H Council is excited to host the Annual Spring Carnival this year on March 20th from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds! The primary goal for the carnival is to provide an opportunity for local families to learn more about the 4-H Program and the various 4-H clubs in the county. This is the largest fundraiser the Cheyenne County 4-H Council has each year. Proceeds go to support all 4-H programming across the county, 4-H events at the Cheyenne County Fair in J...
Charlotte & Emerson and San & Louie’s Pizza donated proceeds related to the recent Cheyenne County Basketball Tournament held at the Cheyenne County Community Center. A donation of $250 was made to the Sidney High School. Pictured top from left are: Taryn Gusman, Brityn Gusman, Sara Kiser, Sidney High School Activities Director and Assistant Principal Paul Newland and CCCC Director Mike Namuth; below from left: Mellissa and Stan Norgard, Paul Newland and Mike Namuth....
The Panther Activity Center (PAC) in Lodgepole, Nebraska, or formerly the “old Lodgepole High School building” has an updated sound system in the gymnasium thanks to a grant from the Lodgepole Community Fund. The original sound system was installed by Larry Stoll many years ago. Recently, Larry provided the labor and expertise to upgrade and update the sound system and the Lodgepole Community Fund provided a grant from the PAC account within the fund to cover the cost of the new equipment. The...
