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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...
If your parents are getting close to retirement age, or are already retired, it may be time to talk with them about financial and aging issues, some of which may involve difficult conversations. For the sake of everyone in your family, don’t avoid these “taboo” topics. You’ll need to be careful about approaching these subjects with your parents. Mention ahead of time that you’d like to talk to them about their future plans and reassure them that you want to understand their wishes, so their affairs will be taken care of as they would like. If...
Christmas should be about celebrating GOD’s answer to mankind’s problems. GOD came in the flesh (Immanuel-GOD WITH US), to provide us with the answers to our problems, for those who are anxious He is the Prince of Peace, to those who need someone to talk to and to get the answers they seek, he is The Wonderful Counselor, For those who are in trouble he is The Mighty GOD, to the fatherless, HE IS your EVERLASTING FATHER. (Isaiah 9) Christmas is about giving, not getting. God set that example by giving us his son Jesus. Christmas is about enj...
For more than 20 years the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center’s Plant Pathology Program has been using a soil index test as a forecasting tool for sugarbeet root rot diseases in Nebraska. A recent conversation revealed that some sugarbeet producers are not aware of this service, so for veteran and newer growers, as well as the public, here is a description of the program. Disease Index The disease index is a pre-plant soil test that was developed and utilized by the plant pathology program at the Panhandle Center. This test is c...
LINCOLN – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced recently that USDA will make up to $800 million available to support biofuel producers and infrastructure. The announcement includes $700 million to provide economic relief to biofuel producers and restore renewable fuel markets affected by the pandemic. The department will make the funds available through the new Biofuel Producer Program authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Additionally, in the coming months, the d...
Des Moines, IA, – Farmmee, the app that connects farmers with farmers when they need help the most, is proving its mettle around the country. The most recent example is straight from the heartland. Tim Sinn runs a 600-head backgrounding operation near Oskaloosa, Kansas. A Kansas native, he moved there six years ago to get back into agriculture after leaving another venture. In addition to cattle, he offers custom farming services throughout the region. He discovered the Farmmee app on Facebook before harvest, signed up and listed the custom s...
SCOTTSBLUFF - The Western Nebraska Community College Foundation has received a $20,000 donation from Nebraska Machinery Company with a $20,000 match from Caterpillar for WNCC's Diesel, Truck, & Heavy Equipment Technology program. "We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of Nebraska Machinery and Caterpillar, and especially thankful to the local NMC branch," WNCC Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Reisig said. "This is a huge donation for our new Diesel Tech program that will make a substantial impact on our students." Local support...
SCOTTSBLUFF —Western Nebraska Community College's Health Information Technology (HIT) program received its continuing accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The comprehensive program review conducted by the Health Information Management Accreditation Council and the CAHIIM Board of Directors recognizes WNCC's HIT program's substantial compliance with the CAHIIM national accreditation standards. The accreditation is valid through 2028, when the next program r...
Nebraska State Patrol Troopers Respond to Over 150 Weather-Related Incidents, Cruiser Hit DECEMBER 11 (GRAND ISLAND) — Nebraska State Troopers responded to more than 150 weather-related incidents during the winter storm that covered much of Nebraska with snow on Friday. One of those incidents involved a trooper’s patrol unit being struck by a semi, while the trooper responded to another crash. At approximately 8:50 p.m. Friday, emergency crews responded to a crash near Elm Creek on Int...
I’d like to wrap up my home invasion series by discussing weapons. While this article will focus on firearms, it is important to note that many things can be used as weapons for home defense, though some will be more effective than others. Baseball bats are a good go-to option for those who do not feel comfortable having a firearm in the home. A hotly debated topic among those in the firearm community is: what is the best home defense gun? The short answer is whatever gun you feel most comfortable with, but that would make for a short a...
SIDNEY - When Joe Julius first agreed to take on a substitute teaching role for Western Nebraska Community College's Aviation Maintenance program, he assumed it would only last for a week or two while the college found a permanent instructor. It wasn't long after that he realized he truly enjoyed the job and found it to be a rewarding position. He agreed to stay on as an adjunct instructor in September to finish out the first eight weeks of classes. It was the students enrolled in the Aviation p...
Award winning sing-songwriter Daniel Christian will perform a concert of songs for the holiday season, including a few unique selections and many popular Christmas favorites at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets for the “Christmas at Home with Daniel Christian” concert are $13 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for students (including Western Nebraska Community College) and children under 5 are free. Tickets will be available at the door. The High Pla...
LINCOLN –The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Nebraska Public Health Solutions (PHS) District, and the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) have detected six cases of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 among Nebraska residents. The first case was likely exposed during international travel to Nigeria, returned on November 23rd, and became symptomatic on November 24th. The five remaining cases were likely exposed through household contact with the first case. Only one of the six cases were vaccinated. None have required h...
It’s human nature to want to make things easier for our loved ones – and to have great concern about adding any stress to their lives. In fact, 72% of retirees say that one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the New Retirement study. How can you address this fear? First, don’t panic. In all the years leading up to your retirement, there’s a lot you can do to help maintain your financial independence and avoid burdening your grown children or other family members...
Everything zooms to a fever pitch this time of year – even in the church! The last Sunday on the Church calendar is Christ the King Sunday, which we celebrated on November 21st. The new Church year begins with the 1st Sunday in Advent, which we celebrated on November 28th. From now until the middle of June we’ll have a series of special celebrations, all of which mark the seasons of the Church, and basically, we have two seasons: Christmas and Easter. Both of these holy days have a period of preparation so we can focus our minds and hearts on...
DENVER – The USDA Forest Service is offering cut-your-own Christmas tree opportunities throughout the Rocky Mountain Region this year. A permit is required. Permits will cost $8.00 to $20.00, depending on individual Forest pricing. These permits are for personal use only and local restrictions may apply. There is a limit of two to five trees per household. General rules for cutting your own Christmas tree: The trunk size should not exceed 6 inches in diameter; this is strictly enforced in some areas, some local exceptions may apply Bring a h...
It’s that time of year again to select fresh cut Christmas trees to enjoy for the holiday season. Here are some simple tips to follow on selecting and keeping a tree in good condition in a home or office. Decide on the space in the home or business where the tree will be located. How tall are the ceilings? Do not choose a tree that is too tall or too wide for the room and the furniture in it. Avoid placing a fresh cut tree near heat vents, fireplaces, stoves, or portable heaters to prevent the t...
