Week of July 25, 2024
Week of July 25, 2024
An array of colors scatter flowerbeds with a subtle sweet perfume filling the air, the beat of butterfly and bumble bee wings hum as they dance among the plants; Summer is in full bloom in Sidney, Nebraska. There's something to be said about the atmosphere of a small town on a hot summer day, neighbors wave from yards as sprinklers flurry, kids ride their bicycles past, attempting to cool off from the blistering temperatures. The wholesome ecosystem of a thriving garden extends out past its...
(Editors Note: a correction was made regarding consecutively running sentences in the first paragraph) SIDNEY-- An incident that left the Cheyenne County community shocked and outraged in January of 2024 finally came to a resolution, when on July 15, 2024, Nathan Robinson of Dix, NE was sentenced to not more than 30 years but no less than 20 years on Count I - Robbery, and on Count III Senior Adult Abuse not more than 36 months with credit of 168 days served. The sentences will be served...
SIDNEY- Veterans of Sidney and the surrounding areas have much to look forward to each first and third Wednesday of the month as a means to reconnect with other vets and to confide and reminisce. Michael Leeman generously organized this bi-monthly social hour held at Beans & Steams Coffee House, located at 610 Glover Road in Sidney. If anyone needs a ride to the event, Sidney Transportation offers all veterans free rides to get you there and back. Schedule the trip from your home to the...
As part of Sidney Public Library's Summer entertainment, guest musician, author, and educator Aaron Fowler delighted a young audience on Monday, July 15th in the West Elementary auditorium. Open to public and local daycares, the family-friendly show is delightful and informative. Fowler, who traveled from his home in Wichita, Kansas for the Sidney show, prides himself in fostering a creative atmosphere in rural and disadvantaged communities. In 1995, Fowler made the commitment to transition...
In keeping with traditions going back centuries, the Masons of Nebraska will lay the cornerstone of the recently completed Pole Creek Estates, 1855 Greenwood Road in Sidney in a special ceremony on Friday, August 2 at 3 pm. The head of Nebraska Masons known as Grand Master, is John Ferguson of Kimball. He and officers from all across the state will be taking part in the ceremony. George Washington was a Mason and was responsible for laying the cornerstone in the nation's capital dressed in full...
The town of Chappell would like to thank their local Rotary Club for the funds to purchase two new water fountains installed at the Chappell Pools, as well as their Parks crew for installing them for the club. They appreciate your contribution to our community! Those water fountains will be put to good use on Tuesday, July 30 when the Chappell Pool Park will be rife with fun and entertainment. Starting the evening will be the Chappell FFA chapter providing the last of the July Dinners with...
Adopt-A-Dog will be holding an Adoption Day on Saturday, July 27 from 10 am to 2 pm. It will be held at Bomgaars in Sidney. They plan on having both dogs and cats available for adoption. For further information, contact Adopt-A-Dog in Chappell at 308-890-0045 and leave a...
SIDNEY--The Sidney Women in Agriculture Conference will be held at the Sidney Elks Lodge on August 2, and the conference’s theme is “Sowing Seeds for Generations”. The event is held in partnership with the Nebraska Women in Agriculture Program, which is designed to assist women in their agricultural business. The Department of Agricultural Economics is committed to bringing Nebraska Ag women’s management education and recognizes the vital role that women play in the agricultural...
As part of a way to give back to those who keep Agri-Plastics operating, the organization hosted its first ever employee appreciation picnic in Legion Park Saturday, July 20th. A company comprised of over 80 employees, the event served as a chance to say "thank you" while also engaging with coworkers outside of working hours. "We love seeing everyone coming together; this also serves as a fundraiser for our employees," Jamie Sittner says. On site for the summer event were a dunk tank, bouncy...
The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by five percent over the prior year to an average of $4,015 per acre, according to the preliminary results of the 2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey. This marks the third consecutive year of increases in the market value of agricultural land in Nebraska, setting another high in the non-inflation-adjusted statewide land value in the survey's 46-year history. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of Agricultural Economics annually surveys land industry professionals...
For some of us growing up on the farm where surface irrigation was prevalent, the irrigation siphon tube has been and still is utilized to irrigate crops across Nebraska and the world. Learning how to "set" the siphon tube, moving the tubes from set to set, field to field, "digging (row) ends," and dealing with ditch washouts, gophers, moles, mosquitoes, and other critters does not always bring back fond memories! What is an irrigation siphon tube? The tubes can be constructed of plastic...
The Joy Mission, 401 West 3rd Street, Julesburg, Colorado, announces the 20th Webcast of Kenneth Copeland’s Southwest Believer’s Convention the week of July 29 – August 3, 2024. Broadcasts start Sunday night, July 28, at 6am with FlashPoint Live. Monday, doors open at 7am, with pre-service prayer beginning at 7:30am. Speakers will include Kenneth, Terri Savelle Foy, Nancy Dufresne, Keith Moore, Jessie Duplantis, Mark Hankins, Bill Winston and Jeremy Pearsons. Each will speak 2 -3 sessions, morning, afternoon or evening throughout the...
The Good Times Rodeo Team Roping Series continued in Potter on Saturday night. The competitors had a good crowd cheering them on Saturday night, and there's still more competitions if you want to enjoy the action or participate. $30 per person, enter 6 times, draw all 6. There is a $10 office fee. Competitions left for the summer are on August 3 and 17 and September 7 and 21. Enter by 5 p.m. and the roping starts at 6 p.m. on Road 77 between Highway 30 and I-80 in Potter. Call 970-466-1223 or...
What just happened? Father God's 'fullness of time' and satan's nightmare. Saturday, 7-13-24 The Son of David, The Lord's Servant showed up in Butler, Pennsylvania, an unstable 'swing state'. God's design of time is 7 days, weeks, years and Jubilees. In Hebrew, 13 equates His word LOVE. The year 2024 is to restore and bring more of everlasting life. Further, the day was Sabath, His holy day of rest for Man. Attacking God's people on holy days is never tolerated; not Hamas' attack on Chosen...
The placebo effect is a great illustration of the awesome power of the mind. Here is how it works. A person is given an inert substance with no medicinal properties and told that it is a drug that is proven to cure whatever malady they are experiencing. The amazing result is that the subject often recovers as if they received actual medicine. The only explanation for the recovery is that since the person's mind believed they were going to get better, they did. Then there are those who don't...
Like most Americans, I was horrified by the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. I'm grateful that President Trump survived the attack. Our nation prays for the innocent victims. Corey Comperatore was murdered while using his body to shield his loved ones from gunfire. This shouldn't have been allowed to happen. Political violence is anti-American. An attempted political assassination is an attack against America and our democratic republic. Everyone must condemn...
Two ballot measures will appear on your ballot in November which would legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. The first initiative would make it legal for physicians to prescribe medical cannabis, while the second initiative would regulate the dispensing of the drug. The reason for two separate ballot initiatives has to do with the single subject rule stipulated in the Nebraska State Constitution, which states in Article III, Section 2 that “Initiative measures shall contain only one...
