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Ducks Unlimited, the worldwide waterfowl conservation organization, is looking to revive the dormant Sidney Chapter, which was a flourishing chapter here in Cheyenne County just a few years ago. With the sale of Cabela's, however, many DU members have moved out of the area or let their memberships lapse, leaving a need for a membership drive to revitalize the chapter. Pat Boughman is the Senior Regional Director for Western Nebraska for Ducks Unlimited, and he was in town last week for a...
Discussions in the October meeting of the Cheyenne County Fair board focused less on what can be done and more on how much can be done. The board discussed options of organizations and companies sponsoring events during fair week. The extensive list of potential events varied from a dog show and costume contest to a pedal tractor pull contest. The list of possible events was presented by board member Shelly Sutherland. Sutherland said each event would be sponsored and the sponsoring...
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Education honored two individuals Friday for their impact on early childhood education and outstanding service to Nebraska children and families. Samuel Meisels, founding executive director of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska, received the Dr. LaVonne Plambeck Early Childhood Pioneer Award and Nici Johnson, director of early childhood at Educational Service Unit 13, was recognized with the inaugural E...
If you’re an investor, you no doubt pay a great deal of attention to your stocks, bonds and mutual funds. But you shouldn’t forget another key element of your financial strategy: cash. Cash is part of any financial strategy and investment portfolio, but how much have you thought about the different uses of cash, and how much you really need? Consider these four key purposes: • Unexpected expenses and emergencies – If you face an interruption in employment, you need an extensive home repair or you encounter an unplanned medical expense, you may...
A man asked his pastor, “How do I make God’s voice louder…?” His pastor said, “God’s voice is as loud as it’s gonna get. Other things in your life have to get quieter so you can hear God better.” Pastor King Duncan said, “So, is that what we’re missing? Have other voices become so loud in our lives that they have drowned out God’s voice? We equate faith with healings and miracles and flashy evangelistic crusades where people shout and faint and speak in tongues. We want a loud, miraculous display of power to prove our faith. Instead, God p...
WASHINGTON – Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Signup began Monday, and producers have until March 15, 2023, to enroll in these two programs. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has started issuing payments totaling more than $255 million to producers with 2021 crops that have triggered payments through ARC or PLC. “It’s that ti...
LINCOLN – Students and instructors from 29 high schools met near Gering to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 19. The North Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host the annual competition. With towering bluffs rising to the north, students judged in a dryland corn field southwest of Wildcat Hills Recreation Area. “We are honored to host the State Land Judging contest,” said Scott Schaneman, North Platte NRD general manager. “Our region’s unique bluffs have a rich geolo...
Every flower has its story and place in history. The dahlia is no exception. Today it is commonly known as the national flower of Mexico. But how did it become so popular that it is now available all over the world? When in season, these flowers can be found at just about every florist. They are popular to grow, as well as to gift when you need to send flowers for somebody’s birthday or any other occasion. They are great garden flowers, due to their long blooming season, and they last really l...
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Emily Bashtovoi, Jenessa Bruner, Aastha Chaudhari, Jaici Christensen, Laurel Dadgostar, Rhys Dorcey, Valerie Fiscus, Dan Grunig, Madison Gurr, Jayden Hodgson, Kyle Jaggers, Kale Kaiser ,Kylee Kampfe, Madelyn Kennedy, Kash Knobbe, Cora Larson, Rylan Misegadis, Reagan Nesbitt, Ashlynn Reisdorff, Jordynn Schnell, Taylor Sprenger, Auriella Walters, Barrett Wiegand and Ava Witte. 8th A Average Honor Roll Sara Allard, Mady Cagle, Haillee Cook, Parker Dickman, Kevryck Dobbinsm, Lola Driscoll, Samara Dyson, Reagan Fish,...
COMET, Changing our Mental and Emotional Trajectory, is a behavioral health intervention developed specifically for farming and rural communities. The program is a gentle introduction to supporting friends and neighbors in a vulnerable space to help them shift their mental health trajectory back to a place of wellness and away from the path of a mental health crisis. This program was developed by the High Plains Research Network Community Advisory Council. COMET Training is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., November 1, at the Sidney...
Comedy mind reader Eric Dittelman will appear at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in a show which promises to reveal your thoughts, influence your decisions and make you laugh while leaving your jaw dropped in amazement. Dittelman is appearing as part of the High Plains Arts Council’s 2022-2023 season. Tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for students, including WNCC. Tickets are available at the door. Eric Dittelman grew up in Westboro, Mass., w...
Sidney Police Department October 20 3:52 a.m., Foot Patrol. 9:20 a.m., Welfare Check, 2000 block Forrest Street. 10:48 a.m., Code Violation, 800 block 10th Avenue. 10:57 a.m., Motorist Assist, Cabela's. 12:35 p.m., Traffic Stop, 10th Avenue and Newton Street. 1:06 p.m., Panhandling Complaint, 10th Avenue and Toledo Street. 2:11 p.m., Non-Injury Traffic Accident, 300 block Dakota Road. 4:37 p.m., Follow-Up, 1300 block 24th Avenue. 4:43 p.m., Animal Call, 1100 block Quince Street. 5:10 p.m., Traffic Stop, Old Post Road. 5:22 p.m., Property Lost....
One of the rewards for working over several decades is the ability to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, which can help provide needed income for you when you do retire. As the years went by, you may well have accumulated several retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s or similar employer-sponsored plans. But you might find it advantageous to consolidate these accounts with a single provider. Consolidating them can provide you with several potential benefits, including these: • Less confusion and clutter – If you have mul...
Of all the denominational traditions, Lutheranism is the only one that dedicates a Sunday to celebrate the legacy of the Reformation. Faithfulness to the day and the Reformation legacy, however, is not to celebrate the division of the church but to shine the bright light of the gospel and to remind the church that it is constantly being reformed. Reformation reminds us that God’s people have always needed renewal and reforming. The Babylonian exiles looked forward to their return to Jerusalem. Their return would be accompanied by the new h...
St. Louis, Mo. — If you or someone you know is an outstanding high school senior interested in pursuing a career in agriculture, we have an opportunity for you! Future ag leaders are vital to the sustainability and growth of our industry, and the American Soybean Association wants to provide one of these students a college scholarship as they begin their agriculture education. The Soy Scholarship is a $7,000, one-time award presented to a high school senior who plans to pursue agriculture as an area of study at any accredited college or u...
At any summertime, at a farmers’ market, you’ll be sure to come across the long, green (or sometimes yellow and orange) vegetable that looks strikingly similar to a cucumber. However, unlike a cucumber, it’s usually served cooked, but can also be enjoyed raw. Ancestors of zucchini come from Americas. They were native to today's Mexico and the northern parts of South America, since more than 7,000 years ago. When the European colonization of Americas started, they were brought to Europe where the...
On Tuesday, October 11, 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 at 551 Parkland Drive, Sidney, NE. The Board approved the Long Range Implementation Plan (Plan) which is updated every five years and is an important tool used for budget forecasting and implementing our vision to conserve, protect, enhance, and manage the natural resources in the SPNRD. The Plan also aligns with our mission to “Formulate and instigate f...
Ray Davenport is the Sports Director at the Cheyenne County Community Center and is dedicated to providing the Cheyenne County community with a full slate of athletic and physical fitness activities appropriate for ages and interests. A native of Loveland, CO., and married with three children, Davenport's family moved back to the Sidney area in the early 2000's when his wife secured a job with Cabela's. Davenport currently lives in Peetz, and is centrally located to be able to visit with his rel...
Sidney Police Department October 13 6:53 a.m., Fraud, 2400 block 11th Avenue. 8:09 a.m., Medical Call. 10:39 a.m., Follow-Up, Dorwart Cancer Center. 11:11 a.m., Animal Call, 1200 block Pine Street. 12:07 p.m., Traffic Complaint. 12:19 p.m., Follow-Up, Sidney Middle School. 12:31 p.m., Animal Call, 700 block Osage Street. 7:01 p.m., Juvenile Problems, 1800 block First Street. 7:20 p.m., Smoke/Odor Investigation, 1200 block Village Way. 9:01 p.m., Suspicious Activity, 1600 block 10th Avenue. 9:29 p.m., Harassment, 800 block Maple Street. October...
SCOTTSBLUFF - Western Nebraska Community College welcomed three new faculty members for the Fall 2022 semester. One joined WNCC's Surgical Technology program and the two others are English instructors. Alyssa Rice, who was most recently an adjunct instructor for the Surgical Technology program, accepted a full-time position in August. Before that, she worked at Regional West Medical Center's Operating Room and the Oregon Trail Eye Surgery Center. She said it's been an adjustment from the...
SIDNEY - Scrapco Inc. has partnered with Kraupie’s Real Estate & Auctioneers to offer over 950 trucks and vehicles at the Nebraska Truck Hoard Auction to be held Oct 26th-27th. Scrapco owner Robert (Rob) Van Vleet, a passionate and well-known picker in the Nebraska panhandle, is selling part of his 300-acre collection featuring rare & desirable vehicles dating back to the early 1900s and holding much historic value and nostalgic charm. Van Vleet stated, “As a picker there’s a fine line betwe...
In the early 1900s, a man named A. T. Hiett moved to Sidney. It is likely he didn't expect his passion to influence the community for 110 years later. Hiett “lost no time in trying to establish a branch of the then-named Church of Christ,” according to “The First Christian Church of Sidney, Nebraska, Early History (March 12, 1912 to December 31, 1925).” The First Christian Church of Sidney has closed, but the building remains. A couple recently purchased the church building and are reopeni...
At about 10 p.m. October 8, a 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 was stolen from a local dealership. The suspect is in the last photo. Authorities are trying to get a better picture of the suspect in the near future. If you have any information about this vehicle or suspect please call SPD at 308-254-5515. If you would see this vehicle or suspect call 911 immediately. Do not contact the vehicle or suspect....
The early years are a magical time when curiosity and creativity blend into learning and discovery. Yet families and educators face unprecedented pressures to remove the very pillars that make children feel safe, joyful, confident and competent. Here We Grow is transforming its teaching by learning how to pause, notice our surroundings, and simply be. Learn ways to spark joy, elevate well-being, and promote a deeper sense of inquiry, both personally and with others — young and old. Learn ways t...
As you go through life, you will likely have long- and short-term financial goals. But how will your strategies for meeting your long-term goals differ from those needed for your short-term ones? If you’re like most people, your biggest long-term goal is achieving a comfortable retirement. And for this goal, a common strategy is putting away money in tax-advantaged retirement vehicles, such as your 401(k) and IRA. So, how should you go about preparing for shorter-term goals, such as a family vacation, home renovation, wedding or major p...
