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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...
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is announcing the retirement of State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes. He started working for NDA in 1990 as a veterinary field officer and became state veterinarian in 2005. Hughes’ last day with NDA will be December 30. “As state veterinarian, Dr. Hughes has been instrumental in keeping Nebraska livestock healthy and the state’s agricultural industry strong,” said NDA Director Steve Wellman. “We want to thank Dr. Hughes for his years in public service and for his leadership at the state an...
The Dry Pea & Lentil Commission will hold its December meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the West Central Research and Extension Center, 402 W State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE 69101. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. CST. The meeting will include reviewing financial and check-off compliance reports, a report from USA Dry Pea & Lentil, the consideration of research funding and travel approval. The public is welcome to attend any open portion of the meeting. Interested individuals may contact the NWB office for a copy of the detailed...
Nestled in a white building on Illinois Street is a chance to challenge your skills and take a break from the day. It has similarities to other athletic challenges, but with sharp differences. Most people don’t think of an ax as a tool for relaxing and even competing with your neighbor or best friend. However, that is available at Chill-Axe. The concept started during a road trip to Colorado when Aaron Beyer and Krista Pittam stopped at a place in the Northern Front Range with a very unique v...
What started as an accident involving a wayward truck has developed into a community event for the village of Gurley. About three years ago, a truck-trailer collided with a tree, and the cemetery. In removing the damaged tree, the suggestion was made children be invited to decorate the new tree. A Blue Spruce tree was located between the Community Center and the elementary school. Each year students and children of the community are invited to decorate the tree. This year, their work and...
When children are young, most parents encourage them to diligently wash their hands. It is an effort to keep the children from getting sick, and from spreading any illnesses they might have to other children. The practice has become even more important with the introduction of COVID in society. Medical officials have said personal cleanliness is one of the easiest ways to stop the spread of the virus. Bomgaars and True Value partnered for their Educational Heroes program. The program provides...
Watch carefully as windows in downtown Sidney can already be decorated in anticipation of the Parade of Lights. There could be snowmen, elves, reindeer pulling bright red sleighs, mangers with shepherds in awe of the newborn Jesus or Scrooge somewhere in his transformation. Then again, there could be gifts from the 12 days of Christmas. The Parade of Lights is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 3. This year as in the past will be an event as much as a parade. However, unique to this year, the event...
While you’re working, you may be contributing to an individual retirement account (IRA), which can provide a tax-advantaged way to save for your future. So, is it ever a good idea to tap into your IRA before you retire? Ideally, you should leave this account intact until your retirement. After all, you could spend two or more decades in retirement, so you’ll need a lot of financial resources. Still, life is unpredictable, so there may be times you’ll consider taking money from your IRA. You’ll need to be aware, though, that if you withdra...
There’s an old Egyptian story about a little boy named Miobi who came to a village where the people were very strange. They did little more than moan and groan about almost everything. The fires didn’t get lit, the goats didn’t get milked, the children didn’t get clothed, and the crops didn’t get planted, all because the villagers were expecting any time to get eaten by the monster that lived on top of the mountain. Miobi looked up and behold - the monster was real. He had a head like her crocodile and a body like a hippopotamus and a tail li...
