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Tired of winter: There are a few chores that can be done in the yard and garden while waiting for the weather to settle. Walk around your yard and check for damaged or broken branches on trees and shrubs. Dormant pruning is done before trees and shrubs leaf out allowing us to see the branching structure clearly, a benefit when making correct cuts. Always use sharp pruners or saws and cut along the branch collar, do not leave the branch too long or cut into the branch collar as this will hinder the healing process.

Lincoln, March 28, 2022—Leaders from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln and the Agriculture Builders of Nebraska will visit communities across Nebraska during a statewide listening tour in April and May.

MARCH 30, 2023, GRAND ISLAND — Fourteen troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have been cross-trained by the Nebraska Forest Service as part of the Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy. These troopers are drone pilots stationed throughout the state, many of whom responded to assist at wildfires in 2022.

MARCH 27, 2023, SCOTTSBLUFF — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a man and located a missing juvenile from Utah following a traffic stop on I-80 in Deuel County. Sunday, at approximately 3:05 p.m.

Cherry-Todd Electric Coop Member Services Manager Chris Rahn said, “We bought this machine so we can better serve our members during extreme weather conditions like we just experienced, along with more system upgrades, pole testing, pole changes and line rebuilds to name a few.”

Incidents/Arrests On 03/23/2023 at 8:46 a.m., an officer fielded an alcohol violation complaint in the 200 block of North Hall Street. All information has been forwarded to the Cherry County Attorney.

The board and executive director of the Sandhills Area Foundation recently completed a strategic planning process and have set three-year goals to better meet the needs of Cherry County. “It was such an exciting and energizing time for us to set goals and create new programs that will help meet the needs of our communities,” stated Kimberly Johnson, executive director. “The SAF Board is very committed to our mission and is focused on being good stewards of every donation we receive.”

As we move into Spring and looking forward to the Easter season, so begins the annual debate, stirred up by pundits amongst the different denominations about whether to observe Lent prior to Easter. I remember about 10 years ago an older lady coming up to me after a Lenten service and chewing me out for playing an Easter hymn during Lent. Sheesh. Is it any wonder that non-Christians look at us and shake their heads? I guarantee that Satan loves the disagreement and divisiveness it creates.

The Sandhills Area Foundation is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $50,000 anonymous contribution. The donor stated, “I want to be alive and see the money at work.” They directed that the funds be given to the Thedford Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad to assist with the purchase a new ambulance.

“Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” 1 Corinthians 15:20 ESV Some things happen, and they do not seem to matter at all. They happen, and they do not appear to affect our lives either way—good or bad.