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Sadly, identity theft happens throughout the year – but some identity thieves are particularly active during tax-filing season. How can you protect yourself? One of the most important moves you can make is to be suspicious of requests by people or entities claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. You may receive phone calls, texts and emails, but these types of communication are often just “phishing” scams with one goal in mind: to capture your personal information. These phishers can be quite clever, sending emails that appear to co...
We are into January; the virgin birth has taken place, and the Messiah has come into the world. Advent was a time of reflection, a time of hope and waiting, and while the season has the symbolism of darkness, it also is a reminder that God’s promises have withstood the test of time, and the light has come. Christmas doesn’t stop on December 25. Like Easter, Christmas is a season, not merely a night and a day. Some churches have observed the season as lasting forty days, until February 2, but many others have kept Christmas for twelve days, conc...
Get out your calendars and mark Wednesday & Thursday, February 16 and 17 as the dates for the annual Farming Evolution event. Whether you look at regenerative agriculture concepts with a wary eye or fully embrace the ideas, this event is for you. This year’s program is packed with farmer/rancher presenters – people with boots on the ground, families to provide for, and bank notes to service. Do you have hard & pointed questions, doubts, and fears? Are you looking for the next new idea? Or do you just want to spend time with other pro...
Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 5 A 2005 Kenworth truck and trailer went off the road near Lodgepole at 11 a.m. Randy J. Milleson, of Alliance, was driving east on Interstate 80 when the truck entered he south ditch, continuing until it struck a state fence, resulting in damage to a fence post and several wires. 2:16 p.m., Village Check, Lodgepole. 2:46 p.m., Village Check, Potter. 2:50 p.m., Motorist Assist, U.S. Highway 30. 5:33 p.m., Citizen Assist, westbound Interstate 80. 6:05 p.m., Warrant Service, Gurley. 6:21 p.m., Village C...
He was born in Sidney. One might say he was born into medicine, and then passed on the legacy to his children. Three of his children continued the practice of medicine in the family. Dr. Clinton B. Dorwart recently retired from practice in Sidney. His dad was a general practitioner in Sidney until his death in 1978. “ We could not be prouder of all the work you've done throughout your 40 year career in Sidney. The dedication to the city, the perseverance through difficult times and your unwaveri...
When you invest, you incur risk – there’s no avoiding it. But the concept of “risk” may be more expansive than you realized. And by understanding the different types of investment risk and how these risks can be addressed, you can improve your skills as an investor. The most common perception of investment risk is simply the risk of losing money. When you invest in stocks and stock-based vehicles, such as mutual funds, there are no guarantees that your principal – your initial investment amount – will be preserved. Generally speaking, i...
Galen Wittrock has taken over as the new General Manager for the South Platte NRD (District). Wittrock, who was just honored for 30 years of service to the District, takes over for Rod Horn who stepped down as General Manager on December 31, 2021. Horn, a 35-year employee of the District himself, stated that the time is right for him to step down and that he plans to spend more time with his kids and grandkids. During his time as General Manager, Horn has seen many changes to the South Platte...
LINCOLN – Nebraska’s agricultural economy rebounding this year and the subsequent property tax relief tied to the economy are among the top agriculture stories of 2021, according to Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB). Also making the list is the move to expand broadband, calls for sweeping changes to the cattle markets, and NEFB’s work to halt a proposal that would devastate family farms. “It’s no secret that we’ve seen progress in prices for most commodities over the past year and we know that when Nebraska agriculture does well, our state’s eco...
Sidney Police Department Dec. 29 1:54 a.m., Parking Complaint, 10th Avenue and Quince Street. 2:18 a.m., Suspicious Vehicle, 700 block Osage Street. 2:34 a.m., Parking Complaint, 14th Avenue and Jackson Street. 4:27 a.m., Traffic Stop, 14th Avenue and Kincaid Street. 10:02 a.m., Dumping Illegally, 2400 block 11th Avenue. 10:39 a.m., Animal Call, 800 block Linden Street. 11:09 a.m., Code Violation, 800 block Linden Street. 11:11 a.m., Follow-Up, 1600 block Jackson Street. 11:30 a.m., Parking Complaint, 800 block Linden Street. 11:48 a.m.,...
Oxford Dictionaries defined science as “the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.” But how far will curiosity, the discipline of asking why does this do what it does, and what makes it work without the tools to research? Students curiosity and doing what science is supposed to do, ask why, how and what if, has been limited by the capability of the science lab at...
As you know, 2021 was full of challenges. We were still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chains shut down and inflation heated up. So, if you’re like many people, you might not be sorry to see the year come to a close. But now it’s time to look ahead to a brighter 2022. And on a personal level, you may want to set some New Year’s resolutions. You might resolve to improve your health and diet, and possibly learn some new skills, but why not make some financial resolutions, too? Here are a few ideas to consider: • Prepare...
We are in Christmas Season. We know that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The name ‘Bethlehem’ means ‘the house of bread’. It is no wonder then that two thousand years ago, the man who was to become the bread for the world was born in that place. Giving heed to his direction, shall we not together say to the Father, “Give us our daily bread”? According to biblical scholars, ‘give us our daily bread’ could mean also ‘give us our daily wisdom’. If so, what does ‘Bethlehem’ mean to us? Rather than being the name of a place, Bethlehem should provide us...
Finding it difficult to hire and retain great ag employees? Consider attending the Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar Series to be held in January. Nebraska Extension will host a virtual seminar series in January (Jan. 18, 20, 25 and 27) designed to help agricultural employers learn techniques and leadership practices to help motivate and empower employees. Finding, hiring and retaining quality employees are major challenges for agricultural business in Nebraska. Help-wanted signs are everywhere. Nebraska currently has the lowest...
BATTLE CREEK – Battle Creek no-till farmer and advocate Dan Gillespie sought to leave any land he farmed in better condition than he found it. Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society, today announced a new NCF affiliated fund to ensure Gillespie’s philosophy continues to inspire farmers in Nebraska and surrounding states for years to come. The Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund is dedicated to promoting soil health and regenerative agriculture, including but not limited to no-till far...
Schools are wanted, needed, even necessary to be safe space. There needs to be a confidence that their facility is reasonably safe from threats, from weather, from any issue that might cause harm. The question is who to call, how to respond, when there is a real or perceived threat. In a recent board meeting, the Sidney Schools board of education discussed a program that includes an option for reporting concerns. The program, Safe2Help Nebraska includes an outline of what to report, and how....
A new year is coming and a new time for Toddler Tales and Storytime. Toddler Tales for children ages 2 and 3 will resume Wednesday, January 12 at 10 a.m. followed by Storytime for children ages 4 and 5 at 11 a.m. This new schedule will be ongoing and will help facilitate attendance....
While most teens and pre-teens are known for their social media interests, athletic curiosity and academics, a brother and sister team decided to start their own business. They didn't do lawn care, although it is a commendable business. They reached high with apparent expectation of succeeding, and recently made a move forward. On Dec. 21, the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at NexGen Outfitters, celebrating the apparel line by Brooklyn and Bodhi Brant. Brooklyn and...
Sometimes getting something done just takes asking the right person the right question. That, in part, resulted in a relationship that blessed Table of Grace with the future ability to take food to areas with limited transportation. Table of Grace Director Sherri Eads heard of a need during a food give away this year; seniors in the Sunol community who couldn't get to the Table of Grace food pantry. She learned of this while talking to a gentleman who was taking food to people in Sunol. She...
The Monthly Performance Award acknowledges other criteria as well as achievement. These criteria are: 1. Superior academic performance, (or), dramatic improvement of classroom work, G.P.A. or attitude toward learning. 2. Exceptional work effort toward a particular class project. 3. Outstanding Contribution to the class. 4. Leadership exhibited in the class/school. 5. Citizenship emphasized and modeled. 6. Service to school. Recognized for the November 2021 Performance Awards are: 7th Grade – V...
During your working years, you’ve probably met the costs of living through your salary. But once you retire, where will the money come from? Is there a way to give yourself a “paycheck” for retirement? There is indeed – but you’ll have to do a good job of managing your available income sources. Here are some moves that can help: • Accept dividends and interest payments. Instead of automatically reinvesting all your dividends and interest payments into your portfolio – which is an excellent strategy for building wealth – you might want to b...
Jesus was born into a very joyless world, and it was anything but peaceful. For most people, living in the time of Roman rule was a matter of survival with no religious freedom, human rights and talk about taxes! Criminals were crucified for all to see. That world really needed a little joy and peace for sure. Would I be stretching the truth to say that the world we live in today also needs the joy and peace that Jesus brings? I believe, behind all the Christmas glitter, Christian plays and holy services, there is a great need for the real joy...
A two-day workshop this January will provide a hands-on learning experience for producers to learn how to calculate a unit cost of production for a cow-calf operation. Having information to make effective business decisions is important for ranch success. Enterprise analysis and unit cost of production (UCOP) are tools that can help ranchers identify where value is being created on the ranch, where costs are occurring, and what changes could be made to improve profit. The program will take place Jan. 13 and 14 at the University of...
The 2022 private pesticide applicator training dates, times, and locations have been set, with sessions beginning in early January and continuing through early April at sites throughout the Nebraska Panhandle and Sandhills. Notification letters will be sent out by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to applicators whose license will expire in 2022. The cost of the training is $50, payable the day of the training. Private pesticide licenses also can be obtained by completing an online course. Pesticide applicators can purchase access to the...
Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office Dec. 17 The Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a potential threat at the Sidney High School. School Officials, the School Resource Officer and a Sidney Police Department Officer were already on scene and responded immediately. A loaded shotgun was located in a vehicle belonging to a student. The vehicle was parked on school property. The student reportedly had the gun out of concern from a recent TikTok message. The weapon was seized and the student was released to parents. Law enforcement is a...
The lifestyle of rural Nebraska often includes people wearing multiple hats. The shop mechanic might be a board member in a non-profit organization, a “big-brother” in a mentoring program, and a pastor of a country church. One such example of multiple hats and a wealth of history was recently promoted to a national board. Dan Carlson is known by any of several hats. He is a writer and columnist, weather forecaster with his own page and serves as pastor to the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Wey...
