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The site that previously offered a coffee with a variety of omelets, burgers and desserts will soon be the place for fuel, pizza, sub sandwiches and various other menu items. After months of anticipation, workers recently demolished the former Perkins restaurant and are preparing the site for a new Maverik. Maverik currently has three stores in Nebraska, all in the Panhandle area: Scottsbluff, Chadron and Alliance. The Sidney location at Old Post Road and Upland Parkway is scheduled to open in...
With cryptocurrencies so much in the news, you might be wondering if you should invest in them. But “invest” may not be the right word – because, in many ways, cryptocurrencies, or “crypto” for short, are more speculation than investment. But what’s really the difference between a speculator and an investor? Probably the main factor is the differing views of time. A true investor is in it for the long term, building a portfolio that, over many years, can eventually provide the financial resources to achieve important goals, such as a comfortab...
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 This is the Bible verse my Dad wrote in the Bible that he and my Mom gave to me many years ago when I was a young woman. I have referred to and counted on that verse many times in the years gone by and continue to hold it close in my daily life. ……one day at a time. I have heard many of you express the same sentiment as we journey through the turmoil going on in the world today and in our personal lives. It is a...
The importance of a strong agriculture economy to the state of Nebraska and our entire nation cannot be overstated. Often overlooked in policy conversations, the products supplied by farmers and ranchers are fundamental to fueling our lives, filling our plates, putting shirts on our backs, and so much more. Yet, American ag producers currently face a bevy of historic crises which threaten their livelihoods and the long-term health of our economy. This comes at a time when relief for Americans...
Be aware when fertilizing your perennials. Perennial flowers, ground covers and grasses don’t need a lot of fertilization and in fact some may react negatively. Overfertilized perennials may bolt, producing excessive soft growth instead of more flowers. To be safe, a soil test will help you determine the needs of your plants and the amount of fertilizer, if any, is warranted. Fertilizers with a 10-10-10 formula are generally sufficient. Do you have floppy plants? Stake ‘em! Some plants may need...
South Platte NRD (SPNRD) is pleased to announce our 2022 scholarship recipient. SPNRD awarded one $500 scholarship to an outstanding area student. The SPNRD program is designed to recognize achievements and encourage students who have an interest in Natural Resources, Environmental or Agricultural studies. Congratulations to Daniel Bashtovoi! He will be a Freshman at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Major Course of Study: Biological Systems Engineering. Daniel is the son of Denis and Amy...
Deuel County Clerk Arrested Following NSP Investigation JUNE 14 (SCOTTSBLUFF) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Chappell woman following an investigation related to purchases at the Deuel County Clerk’s Office. The case was initially referred to NSP by the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. Investigators developed information that Polly Olson, 59, who serves as the Deuel County Clerk, had purchased more than $18,000 worth of personal items from various retailers using an official Deuel County credit card. An arrest warr...
About three years ago, two young boys were considering what should be their latest enterprise. “We wanted to start a business,” said Graham Santero. How they progressed from two boys with big ideas to a business is credited to his mom. “It's actually kind of funny. We were driving down the road and my mom said 'why not sell worms?'” Thursday, June 9, Santero and his partner Kale Kaiser held a worm clinic at Legion Park for children. In the clinic, they explained how to feed worms, includi...
He sits in a padded office chair, quietly observing the other person in the conversation. His answers are clear and calculated. After several years, he still approaches western Nebraska with an Fr.C.P.Varghese is nearing completion of his first year at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney. Prior to Sidney, he was in Bridgeport, Bayard and Dalton. In his eight years in the United States, he also pastored in North Platte, before coming to the U.S. from India. “I came for a break from India,” he...
SIDNEY - Eight Western Nebraska Community College Sidney Campus students received scholarships recently from a $5,000 grant from the Thomas D. Buckley Trust. The students who were awarded scholarships studied business, basic nursing assistant, and licensed practical nursing at WNCC during the 2021-2022 academic year. The scholarships were used to aid WNCC students with tuition and fees. “We are extremely grateful for the continued support and generosity of the Thomas D. Buckley Trust,” WNCC Foundation Gifts & Grants Director Alena Haun sai...
Risk is a normal part of investing. If you didn’t take on any risk, you wouldn’t have the potential to achieve higher returns. But how much risk should you accept? You don’t want to incur unnecessary risk. So, you’ll need to assess the amount of risk you’re comfortable taking and then determine if this risk level supports your ability to achieve your long-term goals. Here are some of the key factors in determining your own capacity for investment risk: • Personality – We all have different personalities. And your individual personality c...
Discipleship. We hear that word thrown around a lot in western churchianity. Almost always it relates to a curriculum, program or a process. But What is it really? What does it mean, and how does one become a disciple of Jesus Christ? First and foremost, when we use the term disciple/ discipleship we must start with a biblical understanding of what a disciple is. A disciple was and is someone who wholeheartedly submits to the authority and teaching of Another. Not only do they learn, but they put into practice what they have learned. For one th...
Labels are the Law Both FIFRA and the Nebraska Pesticide Act state that the label must be followed when making a pesticide application. Each product label has specific information regarding use to reduce risk to the applicator, other people, nontargets and the environment. Some products may require additional data collection or training before applications. Others may require site investigation using FieldWatch, DriftWatch or BeeCheck. Read and follow the label every time you use a pesticide. It’s the law. Right Plant, Right Place, Right T...
University of Nebraska-Lincoln field pea variety trial plot tours are scheduled for June 20-22 at Alliance, Grant, and Sidney, respectively. The tours provide an opportunity for farmers and others to learn more about new varieties and other topics relevant to wheat and peas. Pea variety trials are being conducted at three sites in the Panhandle and southwest Nebraska: Box Butte County near Alliance (11 varieties), Cheyenne County near Sidney (28 varieties), and Perkins County near Grant (23 varieties). Each site is dryland. Field pea varieties...
Sidney — Pheasants Forever, NRCS, South Platte Natural Resource District (SPNRD) and the Nebraska Game and Parks will be hosting the “Maximize Profits in CRP” Habitat Tour at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21. This tour will include information about Conservation Programs, High Quality, High Diversity Habitat and changes in the current state of CRP, and supplemental programs/incentives that can increase your financial return on CRP acres. The tour will also complete a field visit to showcase functional high-quality habitat in CRP. If interested in le...
In light of the recent tragic events across the nation over the last few months I’ve been asking myself many questions, primarily- am I prepared enough to protect myself and my loved ones for the evil that pervades our society? It’s a horrible reality that we can no longer go to the grocery store or to church without the possibility of something terrible happening. Now I won’t get into the politics of it all because that’s simply not my place. But I do want to encourage each and every one of you to thoughtfully consider how you want to prepare...
KEARNEY – BigIron Auctions announced recently that a 1970 Ford Mustang BOSS 429, one of the most collectible Mustangs of all time, 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS LS6, one of only 500 produced, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS and more are being featured during its online auction of the Butch Siebenaler Muscle Car Collection, which closes on June 16 at 1 p.m. C.T. Those interested in seeing the items first-hand can do so during the vehicle inspection period taking place on the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, Nebraska — from June 10-16 from 9 a.m...
Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office JUNE 9 7:11a.m., Village Check, Lodgepole. 7:54 a.m., Follow-Up, Security Bank. 9:14 a.m., Traffic Stop, eastbound Interstate 80. 11:17 a.m., Traffic Stop, eastbound Interstate 80. 11:27 a.m., Citizen Assist, 9900 block Cheyenne County Road 24. 12:22 p.m., Traffic Complaint, eastbound Interstate 80. 12:56 p.m., Traffic Stop, U.S. Highway 385. 1:21 p.m., Motor Vehicle Inspection, Adams Auto. 1:22 p.m., Motor Vehicle Inspection, Adams Auto. 1:22 p.m., Motor Vehicle Inspection, Adams Auto. JUNE 8 5:34 a.m.,...
Get set for a busy weekend as downtown Sidney will have its first Downtown Sounds concert of the season, Gold Rush Days will set up camp and bullfighting. The weekend kicks off with Luke Mills and Dylan Bloom taking the stage Friday night at Hickory Street Square. Luke Mills has entertained the Sidney community previously. This is Dylan Bloom's first time on stage in Sidney. The event will include a variety of food and drink vendors including Sam & Louie's for beer, Oktoberfest, Vinny's, Kusina Boondocks and possibly more. The event starts at...
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce leadership program held a ceremony commemorating the completion of its recent class. The class project was promotion of non-profit organizations with "Show Me Your 501c3 and I'll Show You Ours." The event was held at the Sidney Elks Lodge with each organizations accepting donations and promoting its programs. There was also a donation lunch and a silent auction with proceeds returned to the non-profit of the buyer's choice. About 30 non-profit vendors...
You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. So, to pay for all those years, you’ll probably need to take full advantage of your retirement accounts. And in 2022, you may have expanded opportunities to deduct retirement plan contributions on your tax return. Before looking at what’s changed this year, let’s review the key benefits of these accounts: • Traditional IRA – You typically contribute pretax (deductible) dollars to a traditional IRA, and your earnings can grow tax-deferred. • Roth IRA – You invest after-tax dollars in a...
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. James 2:14, 17 (NIV) “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” There are those who do everything they can to prove that the Bible is a contradictory work. They believe that if the Word counters itself, it is fallible,...
By Brent Plugge, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator and Hannah Greenwell, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Nebraska Extension will host a stocker/yearling systems summer meeting and tour Thursday, June 23 in Imperial, Nebraska. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. MDT and the program will kick off at 9:00 a.m. MDT at the Crossroads Wesleyan Church, Imperial. Lunch is sponsored by Merck Animal Health, followed by a tour of Wine Glass Ranch in the afternoon. The morning program will begin with a research update from Dale Blasi, beef cattle...
By Kathy Tando, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener The Label is the Law You might not be handcuffed but you could face a hefty fine! When using any chemical the label is the law. Using a chemical in a manner that does not comply with the label is illegal. Products can change so even if it’s a chemical you have used in the past review the contents. Take note of what the label states regarding transportation, storage, application, and disposal of the chemical for safe practices. Know the Chemical Product Terms Know product terms when using chemic...
The Fort Sidney Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a floral arrangement to the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff for National Viet Nam Veteran' Day. Linda Morgan, left, and Glenda Condon, right, DAR members are shown with the administrator accepting the decoration. In addition these ladies delivered several lap quilts to be presented to residents of the Veterans' Home. These quilts were made by the "Sewing Ladies" from the United Church of the Plains in...
