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By UNMC, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Omaha What do you want to protect? That’s the first question Purdue University College of Agriculture’s Fred Whitford advises farmers to ask when considering how to make their farm site safer. “With all of today’s rules and regulations, farmers may find it challenging to add another task,” Whitford says. “Right now may be a good time to make your site more secure. Theft and vandalism tend to increase during cycles of high fuel and chemical prices. But set up something you will u...
Scottsbluff native Brittany Fulton has been appointed as Communications Specialist for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center at Scottsbluff. She will be responsible for news media, social media, web content, video content, meeting technology, and other communications roles related to the Panhandle Center and Extension in western Nebraska. Her appointment was announced by Mitchell Stephenson, interim director of the Panhandle Center, where she is...
The Sandhills Cattle Association, Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance, and Nebraska Extension – Beef Systems have teamed up for the first-ever “Branding School”. This event brings content that will be beneficial for producers before their next branding. The event will take place on April 27th, 2022, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds. Registration opens at 9:30 am with the event kicking off at 10:00 am. MultiMin will be sponsoring lunch for attendees. To ensure enough food and materials, those who wish to participate will need to RSVP online at Sa...
Beans and Steams Coffee House was crowded with well-wishers, family, friends and former patients as Dr. Clinton Dorwart officially hung up his stethoscope, appointment book and is not renewing his license. The scene was busy with congratulatory wishes, sharing of memories and toasts to a fun and relaxing retirement. After 41 years of serving the area, it is likely his supporters are patients, and children of patients. “I've had enough,” Dr. Dorwart said Friday evening. Earlier this year, it was...
The Cheyenne County Fair Board has reached an agreement to bring Savanna Chestnut to the 2022 Cheyenne County Fair. Chestnut, from the southwestern Kansas town of Americus, just northwest of Emporia, has been nominated Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards from 2017 to 2021. Her music reflects her rural roots. Growing up in a small farm town, she developed a love for the sweet, twangy sounds of old school country music, and that is what she aims to bring back to the modern country scene,” a...
There comes a time when seeing issues, concerns in a community means asking questions, questions including “What are we doing about this,” and “If not now, when.” Various agencies in the Sidney and surrounding area have put their heads together and have a new way of communicating conversations with the Western Nebraska Panhandle. Adam Frerichs (Cheyenne County Sheriff ), Jamie Bright (University of Nebraska Extension Educator for Rural Prosperity Nebraska), Forrest Hershberger (Sidney Sun-Telegraph publisher), Chad Rademacher (pastor, Holy Tr...
To achieve most goals in life, you need some type of strategy. And that’s certainly true for your financial goals. Since you likely have multiple financial goals, you may need to pursue several different strategies – but they all should follow a similar process. What does this process entail? Here are the basic steps: • Fully define each goal. Like most people, you probably have a goal of someday enjoying a comfortable retirement. But have you defined what “comfortable retirement” means to you? Do you plan to spend your retirement years traveli...
Mark Chapter 3 Jesus Heals on the Sabbath 1 Another time Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. 3 Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.” 4 Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they remained silent. 5 He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their s...
Lincoln — Each spring, the annual return of “Backyard Farmer” to the airwaves is as eagerly anticipated as the return of Sandhill cranes to Central Platte waters. The show has been a shared Nebraska experience for generations, featuring practical lawn and gardening advice leavened by lighthearted fun. This year, it celebrates its 70th anniversary. The show, produced by Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Public Media, retains the same basic format now as when, on Aug. 3, 1953, grainy images of Un...
Spring has sprung and garden fever is in the air. What better way to get kids outside than to plant a garden? Making the whole garden experience a family affair can be an extension of the classroom in the outdoors. It also gives youth an opportunity to learn where their food comes from and connect them to nature. Where do you start? Now is the time to start with the planning process. Including every member of the family in this step gives them ownership in the garden. First, decide what your family is going to plant and where. To ensure a...
Teens 14 or 15 years of age who work on farms, or others who are interested in learning about safe farming practices, can register for a tractor safety training course offered at six locations across Nebraska from May 25 through June 10. The course is sponsored by the University of Nebraska Extension and the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health. Students will complete the first day of the course either by attending a hands-on event at one of two locations...
Cheyenne Co Sheriffs March 30 6:41 A.M, Village Check, Potter 7:11 A.M, Traffic Accident-no Injury, Chestnut St and Front St 10:50 A.M, Threats, Cheyenne Co Sheriffs 12:53 P.M, Motorist Assist, 76 WB Interstate 80 3:51 P.M, Trespass in Progress, Beverley Rd 4:38 P.M, Paper Service, Cheyenne Co Sheriffs 4:56 P.M, Paper Service, 11th Ave 5:06 P.M, Paper Service, 1201 Village Way 5:13 P.M, Paper Service, 1260 Village Way 5:14 P.M, Civil Standby, Cheyenne Co 4:42 P.M, Paper Service, King St 5:50 P.M, Paper Service, Grant St 6:02 P.M, Paper...
Matthew 27:35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. I fear we have heard said, “Christ died for our sins.” to a point we begin to form an attitude about the crucifixion of Christ that trivializes His suffering. Children hear that statement and receive Christ and do not begin to fathom the magnitude of the horror. Young children do not...
As the summer sun arrives, so will new opportunities. Children of all abilities will be welcomed in the same park and on the same equipment as the Legion Park playground will be updated with play equipment for all children. More than two years ago, a few Sidney area residents had a vision of better, more inclusive play equipment at Legion Park. The goal was to design a play environment welcoming to children with mobility challenges, developmental issues and for children who do not have special...
Girl Scout Troop No. 10305 of Sidney has partnered with the Cheyenne County Veterans Service Office to conduct Operation “Gift of Sharing”. Girl Scouts may participate in the program to donate food items to Military / Veterans or other non-profit organizations. Any Veteran can come to the VSO located in the Cheyenne County Courthouse, and get a FREE box if Girl Scout Cookies while supplies last. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 12 p.m./1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to1...
The annual Cheyenne County 4-H Carnival will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at the Cheyenne County Fair Grounds from 5 – 8 p.m. Children of all ages and families are invited to join in the evening of fun. Come out and enjoy a great meal of a pulled pork sandwich, hotdog, nachos, or taco salad. Try your skills at the cake walk, fishing booth, foam shooting gallery, and more. A silent auction and raffle will be held throughout the evening. All proceeds from the Carnival are used to support the Cheyenne County 4-H program. 4-H, the nation’s lar...
When you apply for your Social Security retirement benefits, you need to think about how much you want withheld for taxes. Many people overlook this issue – only to face an unpleasant surprise at tax time, because Social Security benefits may be added to taxable income. Using Form W-4V, you can have 7, 10, 12 or 22 percent of your monthly benefit withheld. Your tax advisor can help you choose the appropriate percentage. And you have other ways to control the taxes due on your benefits. For example, if you meet certain conditions, withdrawals f...
LINCOLN -- Healthy Blue in Nebraska announced today that Rob Rhodes, M.D., FAAFP has been named president of the health plan, a leading managed care provider of health benefits for Nebraska’s Heritage Health Medicaid program. “Dr. Rhodes is a trusted and highly respected senior leader who has extensive knowledge and experience of Medicaid health plan operations as well as a passion for serving vulnerable communities through quality, cost-effective care,” said Dr. Barsam Kasravi, President of An...
At a time when it seems like everybody is blaming the other for the disunity in our social and political lives, I bring you this spiritual allegory from an unknown author. One day, the carpenter’s tools had a conference. Brother Hammer was the chair. Upon bringing the meeting to order, he said that there had been some complaining among his fellow tools and he thought it would be good to discuss it openly together. “Yes, Brother Saw, what is your complaint?” Brother saw stood up and said, “Brother Pencil is getting on everybody’s nerves. He can...
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial flock of 570,000 broilers in Butler County. HPAI is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily among birds through nasal and eye secretions, as well as manure. The virus can be spread in various ways from flock to flock, including by wild birds, through contact with inf...
LINCOLN – March 22 was celebrated as National Ag Day, a time for us to thank farmers and ranchers for feeding, sheltering and powering our nation. We also want to celebrate and recognize the pivotal role of producers in mitigating climate change through voluntary conservation efforts. Climate change is happening, evidenced by persistent drought, frequent tornadoes and storms, and larger and more powerful wildfires. Our agricultural communities are on the frontlines. Now is the time for us to act, and Nebraska producers are doing their part. W...
Making the decision to purchase and own a firearm should never be taken lightly because owning a firearm comes with a lot of responsibility. Making the decision to obtain a concealed carry permit and actually carry your firearm with you requires even more thought and consideration because it is a much bigger responsibility. First of all, what is concealed carry? Concealed carry is the practice of carrying a concealed firearm on one’s person in public. Most often this will involve a holster of some kind- in the waist band, on the waist band, s...
Cheyenne County Sheriffs March 24 12:01 A.M, Village Check, Dalton 3:28 A.M, Emergency Protective Custody, RWMC 5:46 A.M, Motorist Assist, US Hwy 30 and RD 131 10:50 A.M,K9 Training, Potter Firehall 12:14 P.M, Village Check, Potter-Dix 12:33 P.M, Village Check, Sioux Meadows 1:02 P.M, Meeting, Cheyenne Co Court House 4:36 P.M, Paper Service, Shirt Tales 4:41 P.M, Paper Service, Renkoski Property 4:55 P.M, Paper Service, Gorden’s 5:51 P.M, Traffic Stop, 4 Hwy 19 5:55 P.M, Traffic Accident- Unknown Inj, 35 Interstate 80 6:21 P.M, Traffic C...
In 2019, the American Legion Auxiliary celebrated 100 years of service. This year, in 2022, American Legion Chapter 17 in Nebraska celebrates its century mark. On March 15, the American Legion Auxiliary Chapter No. 17 held a celebration of its 100 years in service. The dinner and ceremony were held at Grandma Jo's in Sidney. The evening opened with The Pledge of Allegiance, the American Legion Auxiliary Preamble. Followed by recognition of officers of the Auxiliary and of the Legion. The America...
LINCOLN – Community-owned ACE, the Public Alliance for Community Energy, will again participate as a natural gas supplier in the Nebraska Choice Gas selection period, which begins April 1 and runs through April 21. The Choice Gas program allows customers on the Black Hills Energy distribution system to choose their natural gas supplier for the gas year, which runs June 1-May 31. ACE, the only not-for-profit, community-owned supplier in the program, encourages consumers to actively choose their natural gas supplier during the three-week s...
