By ASIA GRAHAM, CSC College Relations

CHADRON – Chadron State College’s new program,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/fcs/nutrition/index.csc" target="_blank">Nutrition and Dietetics</a>, will be offered in Fall 2022.&nbsp;The degree program, based on the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) standards, requires a combination of Biology, Chemistry, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Nutrition courses.

According to Dr. Erin Norman, associate professor in Family and Consumer Sciences, the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is an excellent match for students interested in science, health care, and nutrition. She said the core curriculum is similar to those in pre-medicine and pre-nursing nursing programs, but with an emphasis on nutrition and food. Graduates with this degree can pursue careers in food service, public health, community nutrition, long-term care, sports nutrition, research and education.

Norman is excited for the program to start.

“There is a great need for more registered dietitians as the health issues in the United States continue to climb, especially in rural regions.&nbsp;Our DPD program is specially designed to give our graduates a strong competitive edge, and it meets the pre-requisite requirements to be accepted into many different master's degree programs at a wide variety of colleges and universities,” Norman said. “This is key, as the Registered Dietitian requirements move to the master’s degree level starting in 2024 and the competition will be high.”

After graduation with 120 credit hours, students with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in general studies courses, a B or higher in previous nutrition classes, and a C or higher in all DPD required science classes will receive verification statements. The verification statement is needed before students apply for a required ACEND accredited supervised practice experience.

Norman said CSC graduates may become a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist if they complete the required course work, and a dietetic internship or supervised practice experience that has been accredited by ACEND. Finally, students will need to pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam for the credential they seek, and obtain any additional certifications required by the state where they want to work.

For more information about the program, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/fcs/nutrition/index.csc" target="_blank">csc.edu/fcs/nutrition/index.csc</a>.

By ASIA GRAHAM, CSC College RelationsCHADRON – Chadron State College’s new program,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/fcs/nutrition/index.csc" target="_blank">Nutrition and Dietetics</a>, will be offered in Fall 2022.&nbsp;The degree program, based on the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) standards, requires a combination of Biology, Chemistry, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Nutrition courses.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1651854178815.jpeg" alt="Chadron State College’s new program, Nutrition and Dietetics, will be offered in Fall 2022. (Photo by Daniel Binkard/Chadron State College)" />
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 </figure>According to Dr. Erin Norman, associate professor in Family and Consumer Sciences, the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is an excellent match for students interested in science, health care, and nutrition. She said the core curriculum is similar to those in pre-medicine and pre-nursing nursing programs, but with an emphasis on nutrition and food. Graduates with this degree can pursue careers in food service, public health, community nutrition, long-term care, sports nutrition, research and education.Norman is excited for the program to start.“There is a great need for more registered dietitians as the health issues in the United States continue to climb, especially in rural regions.&nbsp;Our DPD program is specially designed to give our graduates a strong competitive edge, and it meets the pre-requisite requirements to be accepted into many different master's degree programs at a wide variety of colleges and universities,” Norman said. “This is key, as the Registered Dietitian requirements move to the master’s degree level starting in 2024 and the competition will be high.”After graduation with 120 credit hours, students with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in general studies courses, a B or higher in previous nutrition classes, and a C or higher in all DPD required science classes will receive verification statements. The verification statement is needed before students apply for a required ACEND accredited supervised practice experience.Norman said CSC graduates may become a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist if they complete the required course work, and a dietetic internship or supervised practice experience that has been accredited by ACEND. Finally, students will need to pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam for the credential they seek, and obtain any additional certifications required by the state where they want to work.For more information about the program, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/fcs/nutrition/index.csc" target="_blank">csc.edu/fcs/nutrition/index.csc</a>.

New nutrition, dietetics degree offered at Chadron State College

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 5/6/22 Hurry-Up Offense

Mara Andersen discusses the results of the ARC annual fundraising campaign.

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POST PODCAST: Alliance Recreation

Alliance – Box Butte County RSVP will be hosting a mobile food pantry in conjunction with Northwest Community Action Partnership and Food bank for the Heartland on Wednesday, May 11, 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. This is a free program which distributes food to families in Alliance, serving one distribution per car.

To ensure safe access to the Senior Center located at 212 Yellowstone Avenue, the Alliance Police Department are asking patrons to begin at the northeast corner of East 2nd Street and Yellowstone Avenue. Traffic will line up down East 2nd to Potash Avenue on the north side of the street. Please make sure to leave intersections open. Any overflow traffic will continue on Potash Avenue to East 3rd Street parking along the south curb on East 3rd Street. Please stay in your vehicle at time of delivery.

For more information about the food drive, please contact Angie Flesner at (308) 762-1293.

By City of AllianceAlliance – Box Butte County RSVP will be hosting a mobile food pantry in conjunction with Northwest Community Action Partnership and Food bank for the Heartland on Wednesday, May 11, 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. This is a free program which distributes food to families in Alliance, serving one distribution per car.To ensure safe access to the Senior Center located at 212 Yellowstone Avenue, the Alliance Police Department are asking patrons to begin at the northeast corner of East 2nd Street and Yellowstone Avenue. Traffic will line up down East 2nd to Potash Avenue on the north side of the street. Please make sure to leave intersections open. Any overflow traffic will continue on Potash Avenue to East 3rd Street parking along the south curb on East 3rd Street. Please stay in your vehicle at time of delivery.For more information about the food drive, please contact Angie Flesner at (308) 762-1293.

Box Butte Co. RSVP, NCAP to host mobile food pantry in Alliance

Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is encouraging farmers to look up and look out for powerlines heading into spring planting season. 

As farmers make their way back out to the field for planting season, NPPD is asking equipment operators to be aware of any powerlines located along the fields they are working in to ensure they can complete their work safely. 

“Planting season is a busy time for many of our customers in the ag community and it’s important that we remind operators the importance of working safely around powerlines,” says NPPD Transmission and Distribution Construction and Maintenance Manager Scott Walz. “Many pieces of equipment have large booms or can sit tall enough to get near powerlines. If equipment gets close, or contacts a powerline, it can cause serious or fatal injury, and can also result in power outages and damage to equipment as well as vehicle electronics.”

 If a vehicle or piece of equipment is in contact with a powerline, call 911 or your local power provider and remain inside the vehicle until help can arrive and deenergize the powerline. When a powerline is touching a vehicle, it can electrify both the vehicle and the ground in the surrounding area. If a fire forces you to exit the vehicle, then do so by jumping away from the vehicle, landing on two feet, and shuffling as far away from the area as possible. NPPD recommends farmers review the following safety precautions before entering the fields to begin harvest operations. 

Find more information on farm safety at <a href="http://NPPD.com">NPPD.com</a>.

· Each day, review all farm activities and work practices that will take place around powerlines and remind all workers to take precautions.

· Know the location of powerlines and when setting up the farm equipment, be at least 20 feet away from them. Contact your local public power provider if you feel this distance cannot be achieved.

· Use caution when raising augers or the bed of a grain truck or wagon. It can be difficult to estimate distance, and sometimes a powerline is closer than it looks. For large equipment, use a spotter to ensure the equipment stays a safe distance from the line.

· Always adjust portable augers or elevators to their lowest possible level – under 14 feet – before transporting them. Variables like wind, uneven ground, or shifting weight can cause unexpected results.

By NPPDColumbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is encouraging farmers to look up and look out for powerlines heading into spring planting season. As farmers make their way back out to the field for planting season, NPPD is asking equipment operators to be aware of any powerlines located along the fields they are working in to ensure they can complete their work safely. “Planting season is a busy time for many of our customers in the ag community and it’s important that we remind operators the importance of working safely around powerlines,” says NPPD Transmission and Distribution Construction and Maintenance Manager Scott Walz. “Many pieces of equipment have large booms or can sit tall enough to get near powerlines. If equipment gets close, or contacts a powerline, it can cause serious or fatal injury, and can also result in power outages and damage to equipment as well as vehicle electronics.” If a vehicle or piece of equipment is in contact with a powerline, call 911 or your local power provider and remain inside the vehicle until help can arrive and deenergize the powerline. When a powerline is touching a vehicle, it can electrify both the vehicle and the ground in the surrounding area. If a fire forces you to exit the vehicle, then do so by jumping away from the vehicle, landing on two feet, and shuffling as far away from the area as possible. NPPD recommends farmers review the following safety precautions before entering the fields to begin harvest operations. Find more information on farm safety at <a href="http://NPPD.com">NPPD.com</a>.· Each day, review all farm activities and work practices that will take place around powerlines and remind all workers to take precautions.· Know the location of powerlines and when setting up the farm equipment, be at least 20 feet away from them. Contact your local public power provider if you feel this distance cannot be achieved.· Use caution when raising augers or the bed of a grain truck or wagon. It can be difficult to estimate distance, and sometimes a powerline is closer than it looks. For large equipment, use a spotter to ensure the equipment stays a safe distance from the line.· Always adjust portable augers or elevators to their lowest possible level – under 14 feet – before transporting them. Variables like wind, uneven ground, or shifting weight can cause unexpected results.

NPPD: Look up, look out for powerlines during spring planting

Alliance – 2022 Big Blue Bay season passes will be available at the Knight Museum &amp; Sandhills Center beginning May 9, 2022 from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Please bring an individual 1 or 2-inch photo of each individual who will need a pass. If you do not have the necessary photos, staff can take the photo for a $2.00 fee.

Big Blue Bay will be opening at the end of May when weather and water conditions permit.

For more information, please contact the Culture &amp; Leisure Services Department at (308) 762-2384.

By City of AllianceAlliance – 2022 Big Blue Bay season passes will be available at the Knight Museum &amp; Sandhills Center beginning May 9, 2022 from 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Please bring an individual 1 or 2-inch photo of each individual who will need a pass. If you do not have the necessary photos, staff can take the photo for a $2.00 fee.Prices for season passes are as follows:· Household pass - $150.00· 17 and under - $65.00· 18 and older - $80.00· Lap Swim Only - $50.00Big Blue Bay will be opening at the end of May when weather and water conditions permit.For more information, please contact the Culture &amp; Leisure Services Department at (308) 762-2384.

Big Blue Bay season passes available at Knight Museum

By TENA L. COOK, CSC Marketing Coordinator

CHADRON – Chadron State College students and faculty attended the Nebraska Academy of Sciences Conference April 21-23 in Lincoln. The students were Isioma Akwanamnye of Lagos, Nigeria, Corey Griffin of Omaha, Riley Hill of Greybull, Wyo., Abigail Klammer of Juniata, Neb., Spencer Knuth of Holdrege, Neb., Joshua Kruse of Gurley, Neb., Jared Nelson of Gordon, Neb., Thea Rosberg of Wausa, Neb., and Emmanuella Tchona of Republic of Benin. The faculty included Dr. Ann Buchmann, Dr. Mary Keithly, Dr. Jeffrey Kiiskila, and Dr. Mike Leite.

Other students who presented virtually included Beau Jersild and Robert Logan Tiensvold of Chadron. Tiensvold won the Nebraska Geological Society prize for best undergraduate paper in the Earth Sciences.

Leite said he was honored to see the student presentations.

“I am proud to have played a part in the education of these talented young scientists,” Leite said.

Klammer and Rosberg are NASA fellows, and Akwanamnye, Kruse, and Tchona are IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) students. INBRE is a statewide grant program that funds Nebraska undergraduates’ research for two years.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/news/story.csc?article=12662" target="_blank">Akwanamnye</a>, a graduating&nbsp;<a href="https://csc.edu/sci/biology/inbre/index.csc" target="_blank">INBRE</a>&nbsp;student, has been accepted at Case Western where she will be doing graduate-level cancer research.

Keithly said the&nbsp;students did an amazing job presenting their research.

“They presented high-quality research and connected with fellow scientists from other Nebraska higher education institutions. I was very proud of everyone that participated both in-person and online,” Keithly said.

Recent CSC graduates who conducted research and helped write presentations but did not travel to Lincoln included Lelisse Umeta, Feven Hailemariam, Alisha Huynh, and Joseph Keating.

Faculty who contributed to or supervised research, but did not attend the conference include Dr. Tim Keith and Dr. Tawny Tibbits.

An In Vitro Synthesis of Bacillithiol by Klammer and Keithly.

Monoclonal Antibodies in Breastmilk of Vaccinated Women by Rosberg and Keithly.

Utilizing Yearling Weight and Heifer Pregnancy Expected Progeny Differences for Fertility Selection in Beef Heifers by Jersild and Buchmann.

NF-kB Signaling in Triple Negative Breast Cancer by Kruse, Akwanamnye, Umeta, Hailemariam, and Buchmann.

Examining the role of Chlamydia Trachomatis in Altering Intro-Golgi Trafficking Kinetics by Akwanamnye and UNMC Associate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Rucks.

Investigating Enzymatic Resistance to Fofomycin by FOSB in Gram-positive Bacteria by Huynh, Keating, and Keithly.

Mitigation of Tooth Discoloration and Enamel Erosion from Chewing Tobacco by Hill and Keithly.

Improving Elephant Toothpaste as an Educational Demonstration by Nelson and Keith.

Causes and Mitigation of Iron Deficiency Chlorosis in Soybeans (Glycine Max) by Knuth, Kiiskila, and Keithly.

Water Sampling for the Know Your Well Project in Northwestern Nebraska by Griffin, Tibbits, Leite, and Keithly.

Oil Potential in Western Nebraska by Tiensvold and Leite.

By TENA L. COOK, CSC Marketing CoordinatorCHADRON – Chadron State College students and faculty attended the Nebraska Academy of Sciences Conference April 21-23 in Lincoln. The students were Isioma Akwanamnye of Lagos, Nigeria, Corey Griffin of Omaha, Riley Hill of Greybull, Wyo., Abigail Klammer of Juniata, Neb., Spencer Knuth of Holdrege, Neb., Joshua Kruse of Gurley, Neb., Jared Nelson of Gordon, Neb., Thea Rosberg of Wausa, Neb., and Emmanuella Tchona of Republic of Benin. The faculty included Dr. Ann Buchmann, Dr. Mary Keithly, Dr. Jeffrey Kiiskila, and Dr. Mike Leite.<figure>
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 </figure>Other students who presented virtually included Beau Jersild and Robert Logan Tiensvold of Chadron. Tiensvold won the Nebraska Geological Society prize for best undergraduate paper in the Earth Sciences.Leite said he was honored to see the student presentations.“I am proud to have played a part in the education of these talented young scientists,” Leite said.Klammer and Rosberg are NASA fellows, and Akwanamnye, Kruse, and Tchona are IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) students. INBRE is a statewide grant program that funds Nebraska undergraduates’ research for two years.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/news/story.csc?article=12662" target="_blank">Akwanamnye</a>, a graduating&nbsp;<a href="https://csc.edu/sci/biology/inbre/index.csc" target="_blank">INBRE</a>&nbsp;student, has been accepted at Case Western where she will be doing graduate-level cancer research.Keithly said the&nbsp;students did an amazing job presenting their research.“They presented high-quality research and connected with fellow scientists from other Nebraska higher education institutions. I was very proud of everyone that participated both in-person and online,” Keithly said.Recent CSC graduates who conducted research and helped write presentations but did not travel to Lincoln included Lelisse Umeta, Feven Hailemariam, Alisha Huynh, and Joseph Keating.Faculty who contributed to or supervised research, but did not attend the conference include Dr. Tim Keith and Dr. Tawny Tibbits.PRESENTATIONSAeronautics and Space SciencesAn In Vitro Synthesis of Bacillithiol by Klammer and Keithly.Monoclonal Antibodies in Breastmilk of Vaccinated Women by Rosberg and Keithly.Applied Science and TechnologyUtilizing Yearling Weight and Heifer Pregnancy Expected Progeny Differences for Fertility Selection in Beef Heifers by Jersild and Buchmann.Biomedical SciencesNF-kB Signaling in Triple Negative Breast Cancer by Kruse, Akwanamnye, Umeta, Hailemariam, and Buchmann.Examining the role of Chlamydia Trachomatis in Altering Intro-Golgi Trafficking Kinetics by Akwanamnye and UNMC Associate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Rucks.Investigating Enzymatic Resistance to Fofomycin by FOSB in Gram-positive Bacteria by Huynh, Keating, and Keithly.ChemistryMitigation of Tooth Discoloration and Enamel Erosion from Chewing Tobacco by Hill and Keithly.Improving Elephant Toothpaste as an Educational Demonstration by Nelson and Keith.Earth SciencesCauses and Mitigation of Iron Deficiency Chlorosis in Soybeans (Glycine Max) by Knuth, Kiiskila, and Keithly.Water Sampling for the Know Your Well Project in Northwestern Nebraska by Griffin, Tibbits, Leite, and Keithly.Oil Potential in Western Nebraska by Tiensvold and Leite.

Chadron students, faculty present at Nebraska Academy of Sciences

At its May 3 meeting, Alliance City Council approved a resolution for financial assistance to help Keep Alliance Beautiful (KAB) continue recycling operations, after being denied funding from the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET). 

KAB was expecting $95,342 in funding from NET this year, after having received similar grants from the organization each year in the past decade.

The council authorized $12,500 to be transferred from contingency funds to KAB for the first quarter and continue through quarterly installments. 

KAB will receive $50,000 in total from the city for the 2022-2023 budget year. 

"They have received some other grant funds from other sources," Alliance City Manager Seth Sorenson said. "But unfortunately, it requires a one-to-one match. And that is the part where the grant that they were unable to secure this year, would have come in handy because they could have used that as that one-to-one match. The intent is for that to be used as their one- to-one match. And hopefully this will get them through the next year and they can apply once again, for the grant (NET)."

KAB's recycling operation is vital in Alliance and the Panhandle. 

"One of the things that I have discovered in the last few months is that we're actually serving the entire region," Sorenson said. "We have people who drive from other counties to come here just to recycle."

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostAt its May 3 meeting, Alliance City Council approved a resolution for financial assistance to help Keep Alliance Beautiful (KAB) continue recycling operations, after being denied funding from the Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET). KAB was expecting $95,342 in funding from NET this year, after having received similar grants from the organization each year in the past decade.The council authorized $12,500 to be transferred from contingency funds to KAB for the first quarter and continue through quarterly installments. KAB will receive $50,000 in total from the city for the 2022-2023 budget year. "They have received some other grant funds from other sources," Alliance City Manager Seth Sorenson said. "But unfortunately, it requires a one-to-one match. And that is the part where the grant that they were unable to secure this year, would have come in handy because they could have used that as that one-to-one match. The intent is for that to be used as their one- to-one match. And hopefully this will get them through the next year and they can apply once again, for the grant (NET)."KAB's recycling operation is vital in Alliance and the Panhandle. "One of the things that I have discovered in the last few months is that we're actually serving the entire region," Sorenson said. "We have people who drive from other counties to come here just to recycle."

KAB receives funding from Alliance City Council

By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte Post

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A teen driver was transported to the hospital after his vehicle struck a tree in North Platte on Thursday afternoon.

At around 4:45 p.m., police and fire personnel responded to a one-vehicle accident at the intersection of 4th Street and Sheridan Ave.

It was reported that a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree.

Reports indicate the 16-year-old male driver was traveling westbound on 4th Street when he suffered a medical emergency and struck the tree.

Airbags in the vehicle did deploy and the driver, and lone occupant of the vehicle, was wearing a seatbelt.

He was transported to Great Plains Health with injuries that aren't believed to be life-threatening.&nbsp;

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One transported to hospital after car strikes tree in North Platte

KANSAS CITY, MO.&nbsp; — The Nebraska State Patrol is teaming up with neighboring state patrols and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a special effort this Mother’s Day weekend. The&nbsp;Slow Down Move Over&nbsp;partnership reminds all drivers to obey the speed limit and to move over for emergency vehicles.

“Speeding is a major factor in many of the serious and fatal crashes we see on roadways in Nebraska and our neighboring states,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “In 2020 alone, 787 lives in our region were lost in speeding-related crashes. That’s why we’re reminding drivers to stay alert and follow the posted speed limits. Let’s work together and make sure everyone makes it home to mom safely this Mother’s Day.”

Nationally in 2020, 30% of all crash fatalities were related to speeding. According to NHTSA, a crash on a road with a speed limit of 65 mph or greater is more than twice as likely to be fatal than a crash on a road with a speed limit of 45 or 50 mph and nearly five times as likely on a road with a speed limit of 40 mph or below.

This weekend’s partnership includes troopers from the Arkansas State Police, Iowa State Patrol, Kansas Highway Patrol, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Nebraska State Patrol. Those states comprise Region 7 of NHTSA.

“As our troopers and partners work across the region, we ask the public to help keep them safe by following&nbsp;Move Over&nbsp;laws,” said Colonel Bolduc. “Those laws help protect law enforcement, other emergency responders, and tow operators while they perform their jobs on the road. Please help them also get home safely to their families by always moving over when you come upon an emergency vehicle working roadside.”

This Mother’s Day as you get behind the wheel, please remember to slow down and move over. For more information on speeding prevention, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding" target="_blank">www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding</a>.

By Nebraska State Patrol&nbsp;KANSAS CITY, MO.&nbsp; — The Nebraska State Patrol is teaming up with neighboring state patrols and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a special effort this Mother’s Day weekend. The&nbsp;Slow Down Move Over&nbsp;partnership reminds all drivers to obey the speed limit and to move over for emergency vehicles.“Speeding is a major factor in many of the serious and fatal crashes we see on roadways in Nebraska and our neighboring states,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “In 2020 alone, 787 lives in our region were lost in speeding-related crashes. That’s why we’re reminding drivers to stay alert and follow the posted speed limits. Let’s work together and make sure everyone makes it home to mom safely this Mother’s Day.”Nationally in 2020, 30% of all crash fatalities were related to speeding. According to NHTSA, a crash on a road with a speed limit of 65 mph or greater is more than twice as likely to be fatal than a crash on a road with a speed limit of 45 or 50 mph and nearly five times as likely on a road with a speed limit of 40 mph or below.This weekend’s partnership includes troopers from the Arkansas State Police, Iowa State Patrol, Kansas Highway Patrol, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Nebraska State Patrol. Those states comprise Region 7 of NHTSA.“As our troopers and partners work across the region, we ask the public to help keep them safe by following&nbsp;Move Over&nbsp;laws,” said Colonel Bolduc. “Those laws help protect law enforcement, other emergency responders, and tow operators while they perform their jobs on the road. Please help them also get home safely to their families by always moving over when you come upon an emergency vehicle working roadside.”This Mother’s Day as you get behind the wheel, please remember to slow down and move over. For more information on speeding prevention, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding" target="_blank">www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding</a>.

NSP: Make it home to Mom this Mother’s Day

Nebraskans have long been strong supporters of the right to keep and bear arms.&nbsp; Nearly 85 years after it was enshrined in the Second Amendment at the federal level, Nebraska’s leaders chose to make our stance on gun rights crystal clear.&nbsp;&nbsp;Article I of the Nebraska Constitution proclaims that “the right to keep and bear arms for security or defense of self, family, home, and others, and for lawful common defense, hunting, recreational use, and all other lawful purposes...shall not be denied or infringed by the state or any subdivision thereof.” &nbsp;This should serve as the exclamation point on where Nebraska stands in its commitment to constitutional gun rights.

But we can do better for Nebraskans. &nbsp;Right now, law-abiding citizens must jump through burdensome hoops to carry a concealed firearm.&nbsp; Our Nebraska State Patrol has done a phenomenal job streamlining the permitting process.&nbsp; But statutory hurdles remain.&nbsp; Existing state law requires individuals wishing to carry their legally owned firearm to first complete a handgun training and safety course; fill out a concealed handgun permit application; and then travel to the nearest Nebraska State Patrol Troop Headquarters to submit the application and undergo fingerprinting and a background check.&nbsp; Then, they must wait until the application is processed and the permit is issued.&nbsp; At best, these steps are a nuisance to law-abiding citizens looking to exercise their Second Amendment rights.&nbsp; At worst, they are a barrier to those looking to protect themselves, such as victims of stalking or harassment.&nbsp; Under constitutional carry, law-abiding Nebraskans who have already undergone the background check needed to purchase a handgun would not have to wait for a permit to carry concealed.

Nebraska can join the growing number of states who’ve taken action to get rid of these restrictions.&nbsp; Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, and Indiana all enacted constitutional or permitless carry legislation in 2022.&nbsp; Nebraska’s neighboring states of Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wyoming are also among the 25 states with constitutional or permitless carry laws.&nbsp; Over 120 million Americans live under these laws, with more states looking to enact them.&nbsp; Just last week, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference to call on Florida’s legislature to pass constitutional carry legislation.

This year, Senator Tom Brewer of Gordon introduced and prioritized LB 773 in an effort to bring constitutional carry to Nebraska.&nbsp; A solid majority of senators supported the bill, but it fell just two votes short of the 33 needed to overcome a filibuster.&nbsp; The final vote that failed to advance the bill was 31-9.&nbsp; All nine opponents were Democrats.

The typical arguments against constitutional carry simply don’t hold water.&nbsp; For example, concealed carry laws don’t decrease safety.&nbsp; The&nbsp;U.S. News and World Report&nbsp;has published public safety rankings for each state based on the FBI’s latest available data.&nbsp; The top three states for public safety are Maine, New Hampshire, and Idaho.&nbsp; All three are constitutional carry states.

Furthermore, constitutional carry legislation doesn’t mean abandoning common sense restrictions that prevent dangerous criminals from carrying guns.&nbsp; The legislation only seeks to eliminate regulations that require a&nbsp;law-abiding&nbsp;citizen&nbsp;to carry a permit while carrying their concealed firearm.&nbsp;

At the end of the day, constitutional carry is about rights.&nbsp; A citizen authorized by law to possess a firearm shouldn’t have to pay a fee and ask permission from the government to exercise their Second Amendment rights.

I’m confident it’s only a matter of time before constitutional carry comes to Nebraska.&nbsp; But it won’t happen without the determined activism of Second Amendment advocates in our state.&nbsp; I encourage Nebraskans to see how their senator voted on LB 773 by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nebraskalegislature.gov%2Fbills%2Fview_votes.php%3FKeyID%3D8166&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGOV-GENERALMEDIA%40LISTSERV.NEBRASKA.GOV%7Cae4f15a31b924e47e69908da2d33f96b%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637871998531027446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hYtxDsCrtOkzQfgTOqW%2FSkfqd8HUYOTIbNNF6sE2cf0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;

The National Rifle Association also grades political candidates based on their support for Second Amendment rights.&nbsp; You can view those grades by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nrapvf.org%2Fgrades%2Fnebraska%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGOV-GENERALMEDIA%40LISTSERV.NEBRASKA.GOV%7Cae4f15a31b924e47e69908da2d33f96b%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637871998531027446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=25C7GNm5pmrKRBlvK%2FnRN4A6laODeelscoYii0LhEvM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.

While we work on constitutional carry legislation in Nebraska, we also need to be forward thinking.&nbsp; To preserve our right to bear arms, we must individually pass on our love for and understanding of the Second Amendment to the next generation.&nbsp; The “Take ‘em Hunting” program offered by Nebraska Game and Parks is a great way to do this.&nbsp; The program encourages veteran hunters to take a beginner with them and pass their knowledge on.&nbsp; Hunters can submit a picture and story of their experience online to be entered in a drawing for prizes (<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2Ftakeemhunting&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGOV-GENERALMEDIA%40LISTSERV.NEBRASKA.GOV%7Cae4f15a31b924e47e69908da2d33f96b%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637871998531027446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TnQShCOZssJTSFSwD5SH4KAXtXzBprRIGE%2BMa8bc0UU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">outdoornebraska.gov/takeemhunting</a>). &nbsp;This program has been hugely successful. &nbsp;In just its third year, it’s already introduced more than 2,000 Nebraskans to hunting.&nbsp; This year, “Take ’em Hunting” will run through the end of the spring turkey season on May 31, 2022.&nbsp; So, when you go out to hunt this month, I encourage you to share your passion by taking someone with you.&nbsp;

Our freedom to keep and bear arms is rooted in the recognition that our rights are given to us by God, not by the government.&nbsp; These rights, declared in both our federal and state constitutions, shouldn’t be costly and time-consuming to exercise.&nbsp; Together, let’s work to end the lengthy delay and cost in order to conceal carry in Nebraska.

If you have questions about my support for Second Amendment rights, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 402-471-2244.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By Gov. Pete RickettsNebraskans have long been strong supporters of the right to keep and bear arms.&nbsp; Nearly 85 years after it was enshrined in the Second Amendment at the federal level, Nebraska’s leaders chose to make our stance on gun rights crystal clear.&nbsp;&nbsp;Article I of the Nebraska Constitution proclaims that “the right to keep and bear arms for security or defense of self, family, home, and others, and for lawful common defense, hunting, recreational use, and all other lawful purposes...shall not be denied or infringed by the state or any subdivision thereof.” &nbsp;This should serve as the exclamation point on where Nebraska stands in its commitment to constitutional gun rights.But we can do better for Nebraskans. &nbsp;Right now, law-abiding citizens must jump through burdensome hoops to carry a concealed firearm.&nbsp; Our Nebraska State Patrol has done a phenomenal job streamlining the permitting process.&nbsp; But statutory hurdles remain.&nbsp; Existing state law requires individuals wishing to carry their legally owned firearm to first complete a handgun training and safety course; fill out a concealed handgun permit application; and then travel to the nearest Nebraska State Patrol Troop Headquarters to submit the application and undergo fingerprinting and a background check.&nbsp; Then, they must wait until the application is processed and the permit is issued.&nbsp; At best, these steps are a nuisance to law-abiding citizens looking to exercise their Second Amendment rights.&nbsp; At worst, they are a barrier to those looking to protect themselves, such as victims of stalking or harassment.&nbsp; Under constitutional carry, law-abiding Nebraskans who have already undergone the background check needed to purchase a handgun would not have to wait for a permit to carry concealed.Nebraska can join the growing number of states who’ve taken action to get rid of these restrictions.&nbsp; Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, and Indiana all enacted constitutional or permitless carry legislation in 2022.&nbsp; Nebraska’s neighboring states of Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wyoming are also among the 25 states with constitutional or permitless carry laws.&nbsp; Over 120 million Americans live under these laws, with more states looking to enact them.&nbsp; Just last week, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference to call on Florida’s legislature to pass constitutional carry legislation.This year, Senator Tom Brewer of Gordon introduced and prioritized LB 773 in an effort to bring constitutional carry to Nebraska.&nbsp; A solid majority of senators supported the bill, but it fell just two votes short of the 33 needed to overcome a filibuster.&nbsp; The final vote that failed to advance the bill was 31-9.&nbsp; All nine opponents were Democrats.The typical arguments against constitutional carry simply don’t hold water.&nbsp; For example, concealed carry laws don’t decrease safety.&nbsp; The&nbsp;U.S. News and World Report&nbsp;has published public safety rankings for each state based on the FBI’s latest available data.&nbsp; The top three states for public safety are Maine, New Hampshire, and Idaho.&nbsp; All three are constitutional carry states.Furthermore, constitutional carry legislation doesn’t mean abandoning common sense restrictions that prevent dangerous criminals from carrying guns.&nbsp; The legislation only seeks to eliminate regulations that require a&nbsp;law-abiding&nbsp;citizen&nbsp;to carry a permit while carrying their concealed firearm.&nbsp;At the end of the day, constitutional carry is about rights.&nbsp; A citizen authorized by law to possess a firearm shouldn’t have to pay a fee and ask permission from the government to exercise their Second Amendment rights.I’m confident it’s only a matter of time before constitutional carry comes to Nebraska.&nbsp; But it won’t happen without the determined activism of Second Amendment advocates in our state.&nbsp; I encourage Nebraskans to see how their senator voted on LB 773 by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nebraskalegislature.gov%2Fbills%2Fview_votes.php%3FKeyID%3D8166&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGOV-GENERALMEDIA%40LISTSERV.NEBRASKA.GOV%7Cae4f15a31b924e47e69908da2d33f96b%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637871998531027446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hYtxDsCrtOkzQfgTOqW%2FSkfqd8HUYOTIbNNF6sE2cf0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.&nbsp;The National Rifle Association also grades political candidates based on their support for Second Amendment rights.&nbsp; You can view those grades by&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nrapvf.org%2Fgrades%2Fnebraska%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGOV-GENERALMEDIA%40LISTSERV.NEBRASKA.GOV%7Cae4f15a31b924e47e69908da2d33f96b%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637871998531027446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=25C7GNm5pmrKRBlvK%2FnRN4A6laODeelscoYii0LhEvM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.While we work on constitutional carry legislation in Nebraska, we also need to be forward thinking.&nbsp; To preserve our right to bear arms, we must individually pass on our love for and understanding of the Second Amendment to the next generation.&nbsp; The “Take ‘em Hunting” program offered by Nebraska Game and Parks is a great way to do this.&nbsp; The program encourages veteran hunters to take a beginner with them and pass their knowledge on.&nbsp; Hunters can submit a picture and story of their experience online to be entered in a drawing for prizes (<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foutdoornebraska.gov%2Ftakeemhunting&amp;data=05%7C01%7CGOV-GENERALMEDIA%40LISTSERV.NEBRASKA.GOV%7Cae4f15a31b924e47e69908da2d33f96b%7C043207dfe6894bf6902001038f11f0b1%7C0%7C0%7C637871998531027446%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TnQShCOZssJTSFSwD5SH4KAXtXzBprRIGE%2BMa8bc0UU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">outdoornebraska.gov/takeemhunting</a>). &nbsp;This program has been hugely successful. &nbsp;In just its third year, it’s already introduced more than 2,000 Nebraskans to hunting.&nbsp; This year, “Take ’em Hunting” will run through the end of the spring turkey season on May 31, 2022.&nbsp; So, when you go out to hunt this month, I encourage you to share your passion by taking someone with you.&nbsp;Our freedom to keep and bear arms is rooted in the recognition that our rights are given to us by God, not by the government.&nbsp; These rights, declared in both our federal and state constitutions, shouldn’t be costly and time-consuming to exercise.&nbsp; Together, let’s work to end the lengthy delay and cost in order to conceal carry in Nebraska.If you have questions about my support for Second Amendment rights, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov" target="_blank">pete.ricketts@nebraska.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 402-471-2244.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ricketts: Enhancing NE’s commitment to protecting second amendment rights

POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 5/5/22

Celebrate Recovery Leader Victor Sanchez discusses the counseling program and their upcoming open house.

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POST PODCAST: Celebrate Recovery

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CHADRON – Chadron State College Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) members won 28 awards at the annual Nebraska State Leadership Conference in March in Kearney. Student attendees were Ryan Sparrow, Drew Kurtenbach, Markus Ramsey, Makenna Cormack, Aubree Noble, Phillip Soto, Andrew Avila, Logan Parde, Allison Schneider, and Trevin Hanson. Swaranga Fernando competed online.

The CSC chapter won first place for Largest Percent Increase in Membership. Individual first place winners include Schneider in Business Law, Kurtenbach, Sparrow, and Ramsey in Global Analysis and Decision Making,&nbsp;Soto, Avila, and Noble in Integrated Marketing Campaign, Parde in Microeconomics, Schneider in Organizational Behavior and Leadership, and Noble in Project Management and Social Media Marketing.

All those who placed in the top four in their categories will advance to the national PBL competition in Chicago in June.

Kurtenbach, president of the CSC chapter, said the conference was successful.

“This was our first in-person competition in two years, and for a lot of our members, their first-ever PBL competition. Everyone competed at a high level, and I was so proud of how well our chapter did,” Kurtenbach said. Noble, who has been involved with FBLA and PBL for eight years, said the conference was a good experience.

“It was amazing to network and make new friends, see some old ones, and leave with three first-place awards. I’m forever grateful for PBL and looking forward to one last national competition this summer in Chicago,” Noble said.

Accounting Principles: 3, Fernando, and 4, Parde

Global Analysis and Decision Making: 1, Kurtenbach, Sparrow, and Ramsey

Integrated Marketing Campaign: 1, Soto, Avila, and Noble

Largest Percent Increase in Membership: 1, Chapter Award

Management Analysis and Decision Making: 2, Kurtenbach, Schneider and Parde

Marketing Analysis and Decision Making: 3, Kurtenbach

Marketing Concepts, 4, Kurtenbach Microeconomics: 1, Parde

Organizational Behavior and Leadership: 1, Schneider, 5, Fernando

Retail Management: 3, Schneider, 5, Hanson

Sports Management and Marketing: 2, Ramsey

Strategic Analysis and Decision Making: 2, Noble

By CSC COLLEGE RELATIONSCHADRON – Chadron State College Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) members won 28 awards at the annual Nebraska State Leadership Conference in March in Kearney. Student attendees were Ryan Sparrow, Drew Kurtenbach, Markus Ramsey, Makenna Cormack, Aubree Noble, Phillip Soto, Andrew Avila, Logan Parde, Allison Schneider, and Trevin Hanson. Swaranga Fernando competed online.<figure>
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 </figure>The CSC chapter won first place for Largest Percent Increase in Membership. Individual first place winners include Schneider in Business Law, Kurtenbach, Sparrow, and Ramsey in Global Analysis and Decision Making,&nbsp;Soto, Avila, and Noble in Integrated Marketing Campaign, Parde in Microeconomics, Schneider in Organizational Behavior and Leadership, and Noble in Project Management and Social Media Marketing.All those who placed in the top four in their categories will advance to the national PBL competition in Chicago in June.Kurtenbach, president of the CSC chapter, said the conference was successful.“This was our first in-person competition in two years, and for a lot of our members, their first-ever PBL competition. Everyone competed at a high level, and I was so proud of how well our chapter did,” Kurtenbach said. Noble, who has been involved with FBLA and PBL for eight years, said the conference was a good experience.“It was amazing to network and make new friends, see some old ones, and leave with three first-place awards. I’m forever grateful for PBL and looking forward to one last national competition this summer in Chicago,” Noble said.CSC ResultsAccounting Principles: 3, Fernando, and 4, PardeBusiness Law: 1, SchneiderComputer Concepts: 5, CormackCyber Security: 2, CormackGlobal Analysis and Decision Making: 1, Kurtenbach, Sparrow, and RamseyInformation Management: 3, CormackIntegrated Marketing Campaign: 1, Soto, Avila, and NobleJustice Administration: 2, SchneiderLargest Percent Increase in Membership: 1, Chapter AwardMacroeconomics: 3, PardeManagement Analysis and Decision Making: 2, Kurtenbach, Schneider and PardeMarketing Analysis and Decision Making: 3, KurtenbachMarketing Concepts, 4, Kurtenbach Microeconomics: 1, PardeOrganizational Behavior and Leadership: 1, Schneider, 5, FernandoPersonal Finance: 3, PardeProject Management: 1, NoblePublic Speaking: 2, RamseyRetail Management: 3, Schneider, 5, HansonSocial Media Marketing: 1, NobleSports Management and Marketing: 2, RamseyStrategic Analysis and Decision Making: 2, NobleStrategic Management: 2, Soto and NobleWebsite Design: 3, NobleWho’s Who in PBL: Nominee, Kurtenbach

Chadron PBL members win 28 awards at State Leadership Conference

OGALLALA, Neb.-Officials with the City of Ogallala are taking a proactive approach to the wildfire season, canceling their public fireworks display and banning the discharge of fireworks within the city limits.

Officials announced this morning that the public fireworks display slated for July 4 will not take place.&nbsp;

Officials also said that the discharge of fireworks within the city limits will not be allowed. Typically, residents are allowed to discharge fireworks from June 25 to July 4.

Residents who made donations to the public fireworks display can request a refund in writing at:&nbsp;

City of Ogallala Jane Skinner &nbsp;411 East 2nd Street &nbsp;Ogallala, NE 69153

Donations made will carryover to the next public fireworks display if refunds are not requested.

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 </figure>By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte PostOGALLALA, Neb.-Officials with the City of Ogallala are taking a proactive approach to the wildfire season, canceling their public fireworks display and banning the discharge of fireworks within the city limits.Officials announced this morning that the public fireworks display slated for July 4 will not take place.&nbsp;Officials also said that the discharge of fireworks within the city limits will not be allowed. Typically, residents are allowed to discharge fireworks from June 25 to July 4.Residents who made donations to the public fireworks display can request a refund in writing at:&nbsp;City of Ogallala Jane Skinner &nbsp;411 East 2nd Street &nbsp;Ogallala, NE 69153Donations made will carryover to the next public fireworks display if refunds are not requested.

Ogallala cancels public fireworks display, prohibits discharge in city limits

From the National Weather Service-North Platte

There is a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms across central and western Nebraska this weekend.

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Central, western Neb. to see marginal risk for severe weather this weekend

By Patricia Jones, Alliance Poverty Task Force

Language use is a critical component of relationships, success in school and work, and survival in our society. People in poverty, especially emotional poverty, often have difficulty negotiating different situations because of the language barriers they face.

The voice we use affects our ability to communicate. The Bridges Out of Poverty materials identify three voices: the child voice, the parent voice, and the adult voice. Each voice has positive and negative versions, and we all use each of them at some point. The goal is to move people, especially those who work in agencies, schools, or government, to a positive adult voice. The secondary goal is to teach clients how to use the adult voice to advocate for their needs and to resolve conflicts.

The child voice can be playful, spontaneous, and curious. However, it can also be whining, defensive, emotional, or victimized. When conflicts occur, we see strongly negative nonverbal behavior like tantrums or physical aggression. If you are hearing phrases like “You don’t love me,” “I hate you,” “___ made me do it,” “It’s your fault,” “You’re ugly,” then you are hearing the child voice. These phrases are based on conflict, emotion, and attempts to manipulate.

The parent voice can be authoritative, firm, calm, and supportive. However, it can also be judgmental, demanding, punitive, or blaming. Comments might include “That’s stupid,” “Why can’t you be like ___?” “Life’s not fair,” “If you weren’t so ___, then this wouldn’t have happened,” “Because I said so,” “You are worthless” – or good, or beautiful, or bad – or any judgmental comment. The parent voice is usually loving and supportive. But during conflicts these kinds of phrases create barriers and make it difficult to work through problems. They can be accompanied by physical actions that are meant to be punitive.

The adult voice is non-judgmental, factual, and free of negative nonverbals; but it is often seen as being uncaring or unempathetic. The adult voice involves asking questions in order to reach a win-win situation. “What are the choices/options we have?” “How can we resolve this problem?” “I am comfortable/uncomfortable with ___.” “This is the consequence of that action.” You might even hear “We’ll have to agree to disagree.”

In dysfunctional families or relationships, there are often only two voices: the negative child voice and the negative parent voice.

In work situations, supervisors who talk to other adults using the negative parent voice create morale problems and decrease productivity. Employees, especially those experiencing poverty, often quit.

Conflict resolution requires that we use the adult voice and formal register. We ask questions for understanding. And we focus on the issue and not the person.

Our agencies, schools, businesses, and offices tend to use the parent voice. We often want to control the situation and make demands, and we are frequently judgmental. In the Bridges Out of Poverty program that will be held in Alliance on June 9, we will learn more about how to achieve a well-developed adult voice.

Bridges Out of Poverty programs are designed to help professionals and communities develop strategies for dealing with the issues that separate social and economic classes, like the issues of language. Bridges Out of Poverty programs have transformed schools, agencies, and communities throughout America.

Bridges: Community Lens will be held in the Alliance High School commons area on Thursday, June 9, 9:00-3:00. The workshop will help community sectors in planning how to better meet the needs of those in poverty.

Register at panhandlepartnership.com/events. Your $45 registration fee includes refreshments and lunch. If you are requesting a scholarship or paying for a group of people, please email connor.wilburn@panhandlepartnership.com and ask Connor to handle your registration.

Please join us as we work to apply this research in our area.

By Patricia Jones, Alliance Poverty Task ForceCHILD, PARENT, AND ADULT VOICELanguage use is a critical component of relationships, success in school and work, and survival in our society. People in poverty, especially emotional poverty, often have difficulty negotiating different situations because of the language barriers they face.The voice we use affects our ability to communicate. The Bridges Out of Poverty materials identify three voices: the child voice, the parent voice, and the adult voice. Each voice has positive and negative versions, and we all use each of them at some point. The goal is to move people, especially those who work in agencies, schools, or government, to a positive adult voice. The secondary goal is to teach clients how to use the adult voice to advocate for their needs and to resolve conflicts.The child voice can be playful, spontaneous, and curious. However, it can also be whining, defensive, emotional, or victimized. When conflicts occur, we see strongly negative nonverbal behavior like tantrums or physical aggression. If you are hearing phrases like “You don’t love me,” “I hate you,” “___ made me do it,” “It’s your fault,” “You’re ugly,” then you are hearing the child voice. These phrases are based on conflict, emotion, and attempts to manipulate.The parent voice can be authoritative, firm, calm, and supportive. However, it can also be judgmental, demanding, punitive, or blaming. Comments might include “That’s stupid,” “Why can’t you be like ___?” “Life’s not fair,” “If you weren’t so ___, then this wouldn’t have happened,” “Because I said so,” “You are worthless” – or good, or beautiful, or bad – or any judgmental comment. The parent voice is usually loving and supportive. But during conflicts these kinds of phrases create barriers and make it difficult to work through problems. They can be accompanied by physical actions that are meant to be punitive.The adult voice is non-judgmental, factual, and free of negative nonverbals; but it is often seen as being uncaring or unempathetic. The adult voice involves asking questions in order to reach a win-win situation. “What are the choices/options we have?” “How can we resolve this problem?” “I am comfortable/uncomfortable with ___.” “This is the consequence of that action.” You might even hear “We’ll have to agree to disagree.”In dysfunctional families or relationships, there are often only two voices: the negative child voice and the negative parent voice.In work situations, supervisors who talk to other adults using the negative parent voice create morale problems and decrease productivity. Employees, especially those experiencing poverty, often quit.Conflict resolution requires that we use the adult voice and formal register. We ask questions for understanding. And we focus on the issue and not the person.Our agencies, schools, businesses, and offices tend to use the parent voice. We often want to control the situation and make demands, and we are frequently judgmental. In the Bridges Out of Poverty program that will be held in Alliance on June 9, we will learn more about how to achieve a well-developed adult voice.Bridges Out of Poverty programs are designed to help professionals and communities develop strategies for dealing with the issues that separate social and economic classes, like the issues of language. Bridges Out of Poverty programs have transformed schools, agencies, and communities throughout America.Bridges: Community Lens will be held in the Alliance High School commons area on Thursday, June 9, 9:00-3:00. The workshop will help community sectors in planning how to better meet the needs of those in poverty.Register at panhandlepartnership.com/events. Your $45 registration fee includes refreshments and lunch. If you are requesting a scholarship or paying for a group of people, please email connor.wilburn@panhandlepartnership.com and ask Connor to handle your registration.Please join us as we work to apply this research in our area.

Poverty In Our Area: Child, parent, and adult voice

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POST PODCAST: Coffee Talk 5/4/22

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A North Platte man is in jail after a police officer was injured while arresting him on domestic violence allegations.

According to police, on May 2 at around 9:21 a.m., officers responded to the report of an assault in the 600 block of E. 4th St.

Officers arrived and met with a victim who reported they had been assaulted by Jonathan Alsip, 34.

The victim told officers they had been attacked by Alsip who approached them from behind and struck them several times in the face and neck. Police said officers observed redness in the area that corroborated the victim's account.

Officers attempted to locate Alsip but were unable to.

On May 3, at around 3:48 p.m., officers responded to the report of a suspicious person in the 400 block of E. 6th St.

Officers arrived and found Alsip in the area.

As officers attempted to take him into custody on the domestic violence allegations, police said Alsip fled and officers pursued him.

Police said Alsip continued to struggle with officers who deployed a Taser. Alsip was then taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center on suspicion of domestic assault, assault on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

Police said one of the arresting officers suffered minor injuries during the altercation.

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 </figure>By SCOTT CARLSON North Platte PostNORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A North Platte man is in jail after a police officer was injured while arresting him on domestic violence allegations.According to police, on May 2 at around 9:21 a.m., officers responded to the report of an assault in the 600 block of E. 4th St.Officers arrived and met with a victim who reported they had been assaulted by Jonathan Alsip, 34.The victim told officers they had been attacked by Alsip who approached them from behind and struck them several times in the face and neck. Police said officers observed redness in the area that corroborated the victim's account.Officers attempted to locate Alsip but were unable to.On May 3, at around 3:48 p.m., officers responded to the report of a suspicious person in the 400 block of E. 6th St.Officers arrived and found Alsip in the area.As officers attempted to take him into custody on the domestic violence allegations, police said Alsip fled and officers pursued him.Police said Alsip continued to struggle with officers who deployed a Taser. Alsip was then taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center on suspicion of domestic assault, assault on a police officer, and resisting arrest.Police said one of the arresting officers suffered minor injuries during the altercation.

North Platte officer injured arresting domestic violence suspect

Items on the agenda of the 5/3/22 Alliance City Council meeting are discussed.

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POST PODCAST: Alliance City Manager Seth Sorenson

Hot Springs, SD — Fall River Health Services continues to invest in their employees and encourages growth and leadership in their patient care. For the academic year, 2022-2023, FRHS Board of Directors, has awarded five Build Dakota Scholarships to their current staff who are anxious to expand their career opportunities in healthcare at FRHS.

The five recipients in 2022 who received scholarships through the State of S.D., “Build Dakota Scholarship” program in either the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) programs are:

• Josh Williamson, C.N.A (Not pictured in photo.)

As part of the South Dakota’s technical schools Dakota Build Scholarship, FRHS understands that the healthcare industry is one of the most reliable professional fields in the nation. The programs that Build Dakota Scholarship program supports, lead careers that offer fulfilling responsibilities and exciting opportunities

Tonya Bloom, current LPN at FRHS, commented, “This award is very beneficial in helping me achieve my goal and dream of becoming an RN. I have been employed at FRHS for eighteen and a half years, starting out as a CNA and moved up to an LPN. I no longer want to be limited in my field of nursing. I want to give back to the facility and community.” Bloom will soon begin the RN degree program at Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City.

The Build Dakota Scholarship program awards a two-year scholarship to pay for the two-year technical degree in nursing as the recipient becomes an LPN or RN to continue their work at the FRHS facility in South Dakota. This program is to assist the State of SD in training hard to fill positions and keeping&nbsp; those who have been trained, for a minimum of three years in South Dakota after graduation. Upon graduation, the dedicated recipients will work a minimum of three years full-time at FRHS.

The healthcare industry revolves around caring for others. FRHS is passionate about helping their staff grow and the patient care they provide for their community by providing these scholarships on an annual basis. 


For further information on the Dakota Build Scholarship program please visit <a href="http://www.builddakotascholarships.com">www.builddakotascholarships.com</a>

By Fall River Health ServicesHot Springs, SD — Fall River Health Services continues to invest in their employees and encourages growth and leadership in their patient care. For the academic year, 2022-2023, FRHS Board of Directors, has awarded five Build Dakota Scholarships to their current staff who are anxious to expand their career opportunities in healthcare at FRHS.The five recipients in 2022 who received scholarships through the State of S.D., “Build Dakota Scholarship” program in either the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) programs are:• Tonya Bloom, LPN• Johanna Corriea, C.N.A• Seth Simunek, C.N.A• Amber Dennett, C.N.A• Josh Williamson, C.N.A (Not pictured in photo.)<figure>
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 </figure>As part of the South Dakota’s technical schools Dakota Build Scholarship, FRHS understands that the healthcare industry is one of the most reliable professional fields in the nation. The programs that Build Dakota Scholarship program supports, lead careers that offer fulfilling responsibilities and exciting opportunitiesTonya Bloom, current LPN at FRHS, commented, “This award is very beneficial in helping me achieve my goal and dream of becoming an RN. I have been employed at FRHS for eighteen and a half years, starting out as a CNA and moved up to an LPN. I no longer want to be limited in my field of nursing. I want to give back to the facility and community.” Bloom will soon begin the RN degree program at Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City.The Build Dakota Scholarship program awards a two-year scholarship to pay for the two-year technical degree in nursing as the recipient becomes an LPN or RN to continue their work at the FRHS facility in South Dakota. This program is to assist the State of SD in training hard to fill positions and keeping&nbsp; those who have been trained, for a minimum of three years in South Dakota after graduation. Upon graduation, the dedicated recipients will work a minimum of three years full-time at FRHS.The healthcare industry revolves around caring for others. FRHS is passionate about helping their staff grow and the patient care they provide for their community by providing these scholarships on an annual basis. 
For further information on the Dakota Build Scholarship program please visit <a href="http://www.builddakotascholarships.com">www.builddakotascholarships.com</a>

Fall River Health Services awards 5 in-house scholarships

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Bridgeport Graduates of 2022

CHADRON – Chadron State College undergraduate and graduate candidates will be honored in a combined ceremony Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Chicoine Center. Nebraska State College System Chancellor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/news/story.csc?article=12675" target="_blank">Dr. Paul D. Turman</a>&nbsp;will be the speaker for the event. It will also be broadcast online at&nbsp;<a href="https://rmacnetwork.com/chadronstate/" target="_blank">CSC Live</a>.

Following is the list of candidates by degree, beginning with graduate students. Home addresses are provided by the students.

Undergraduate candidates who have earned academic honors are designated as: ***Summa cum laude, 3.9-4.0 GPA, **Magna cum laude, 3.75-3.89 GPA, *Cum laude, 3.6-3.74 GPA

Scottsbluff: Amanda Hadenfeldt, Tiandra Lozoya

Delma Richard Church Jr., Hamptonville, N.C.

Master of Science in Organizational Management

Allen: Nathan Bausch*, Autumn Hoff, Rachel Schoeneman

Chadron: Zachary Carattini, Ricki Hickstein***, Denita Julius, Denise Marcoe**, Aubree Noble**, Clark Riesen**

By CSC COLLEGE RELATIONSCHADRON – Chadron State College undergraduate and graduate candidates will be honored in a combined ceremony Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Chicoine Center. Nebraska State College System Chancellor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.csc.edu/news/story.csc?article=12675" target="_blank">Dr. Paul D. Turman</a>&nbsp;will be the speaker for the event. It will also be broadcast online at&nbsp;<a href="https://rmacnetwork.com/chadronstate/" target="_blank">CSC Live</a>.Following is the list of candidates by degree, beginning with graduate students. Home addresses are provided by the students.Undergraduate candidates who have earned academic honors are designated as: ***Summa cum laude, 3.9-4.0 GPA, **Magna cum laude, 3.75-3.89 GPA, *Cum laude, 3.6-3.74 GPAMaster of Arts in EducationNebraskaAlliance: Christine Jelinek, Julie WeemsChadron: Eric CalkinsDavid City: Kiley McGillElmwood: Heather BornemeierHastings: Courtney BenscoterNebraska City: Sarah KnutsonNewman Grove: Angie FlinnNorth Bend: Elizabeth WessOgallala: Makayla CrawfordOrchard: Cierra MortenPierce: Alissa HoffmannScottsbluff: Amanda Hadenfeldt, Tiandra LozoyaWyomingGillette: Clifford TooleNewcastle: Channing JonsRock Springs: Kaylee TuttleSaratoga: Heather OxfordSheridan: Donald ClabaughTorrington: James BedientWheatland: Kara SandlianOther States and CountriesMichael Welge, Anchorage, AlaskaKristin Decker, Denver, Colo.Kinsley Mason, Loveland, Colo.Delma Richard Church Jr., Hamptonville, N.C.Andrew Jensen, Wakonda, S.D.Darren Benson, Vancouver, Wash.Joshua Hudson, Stafford, UKMaster of Business AdministrationNebraskaAlliance: Jordan MakChadron: Dana Muenchau, Darla ReedChadron: Kaci WaughGordon: Kris BoardmanPapillion: Thomas TownsendOther States and CountriesBimal Sah, Medford, Mass.Katharine Impellizzeri, Ann Arbor, Mich.Uchechukwu Enefazu-Ossai, Lagos, NigeriaStephen Murdock, Erie, Pa.Brandi Ferguson, Hill City, S.D.Leslie tenBensel, Piedmont, S.D.Swaranga Fernando, Colombo, Sri LankaAnastasia Hoogland, Austin, TexasJustin Williamson, New Braunfels, TexasTucker Allison, Moorcroft, Wyo.Master of EducationNebraskaBroken Bow: Karly MackCarleton: Garrett ZouchaElsie: Cherie McClintockFremont: Alexandria GillHarrisburg: Karen ValdesOsceola: Jenna MattoxScottsbluff: Megan RustSidney: Jeffery Lee Maddox IIWallace: Jolene ChristnerOther States and CountriesTimmi Keisel, Sterling, Colo.Patricia Miller, Newcastle, Wyo.Alondra Munoz, Newcastle, Wyo.Master of Science in Organizational ManagementNebraskaMallory Morrell, Arthur, Neb.Alexandria Nobiling, Chadron, Neb.Joseph Ritzen, Chadron, Neb.Nicholas Bibb, Gering, Neb.Amy Nelson, Kimball, Neb.Other States and CountriesAllison Curtis, Longmont, Colo.Travis Wilson, Fresno, Calif.Carolyn Ferguson, Rockaway, N.J.Zoe Anderson, Hot Springs, S.D.Bachelor of Applied ScienceEva Oliver, Merriman, Neb.Rebekah Rodriguez***, Albuquerque, N.M.Christopher Greco, Berwick, Pa.Marissa Hassinger, Jersey Shore, Pa.Julie Kesner, Rapid City, S.D.Jeremiah Luna, San Diego, TexasBachelor of ArtsNebraskaAllen: Nathan Bausch*, Autumn Hoff, Rachel SchoenemanAuburn: Johnnie GillBayard: Jakob Huck***Beaver City: Ana Salinas MunizBig Springs: Caprice BrownBridgeport: Kassandra MarxBroadwater: Mariah MulveyBroken Bow: Caleb SmithBurwell: Tyler GideonChadron: Zachary Carattini, Ricki Hickstein***, Denita Julius, Denise Marcoe**, Aubree Noble**, Clark Riesen**Crawford: Aydin GarvinDalton: Janessa Carley***Elwood: Ethan WoehrleEwing: Jamie Koenig***Gordon: Jarrod PaulGrand Island: Ruth Mencia**Hay Springs: Robert Deaver*, Wesley TlustosHemingford: Ethan SkinnerHyannis: Alyssa HamptonImperial: Amber StumpffMcCook: Cassiddy Beeby*, Kaleb TaylorMinatare: Gilbert Rodriguez II**Minden: Rylie ColeMitchell: Emily Garl, Jori Peters***Mullen: Shayna Stichka***North Bend: Ashley WegnerNorth Platte: Kelsey Dailey, Tacie Lucas***Omaha: Harrison Perchal**, Hannah Rodgers, Sarah RodgersOrchard: Jessica Shaver**Paxton: Rebecca WhitePlattsmouth: Christina HansonRockville: Kimberly BarentRushville: Amanda HotzScottsbluff: Trevor Brunner***, Cynthia Clark, Nicholas Foote, Mason RamigSidney: Carissa RadtkeStratton: Natalie Boyd***Thedford: Mackenzie Dahlberg***Valentine: Amos UtechtWilcox: Paige Twohig*CaliforniaBakersfield: Miranda VasquezFresno: Bobby PeeleGardena: Alexander RossInglewood: Estabon BozemanLos Angeles: Richard Lee Harbor III, Loran MaldonadoOceanside: Gabrielle RussellTemecula: Cole CondonColoradoAurora: Nicolle Baquet, Donovan Modisett-Staats, Maurice WyattBrighton: Emma BolyardBrush: Erica Dardanes*, Estefanie Estupinan VegaColorado Springs: Laura Clay***, CJ Jennings, Damien ZunigaDenver: Tyreek Bryant, Kendal Johnson**, Juan SanchezElizabeth: Lena Aslan***Fort Morgan: Kandice KnappGlenwood Springs: Tatum Peterson*Greeley: Aracely HernandezHighlands Ranch: Tayven BrayJohnstown: Brock VothJulesburg: Brennan EhmkeLakewood: Peyton ProppParachute: Kayla FredrichSterling: Jessica PetersonYuma: Avery WhiteheadSouth DakotaBlack Hawk: Skyler Eisenbraun***Box Elder: Andrew CorbineFort Pierre: Nathan Cronin***Hermosa: Seth Shorb**Hot Springs: Samuel LaRive, Alex MerchenKadoka: Patrick BrownMitchell: Allison MillerPorcupine: Clancy CliffordRapid City: Jacob Larson**, Kalli QuickeSpearfish: Keithan Funk, Reece WalnoSummerset: Jessica PekronWessington Springs: Sierra Brodkorb*WyomingCasper: Kelly Thomas***Cheyenne: Mia MacDonald**, Rebecca Monahan***Gillete: Madison Carter**, Aimee Conner**, Amanda WoodLander: William AtnipLusk: Miranda GilkeyMountain View: Bailey LupherNewcastle: Arianna Anderson*, Teigen Marchant, Melody Norris***Pine Bluffs: Ishmael DePaulitteOther States and CountriesIsna Patel**, Huntsville, Ala.Kathryn Clark, Munford, Ala.Jahani Wright, Miami Gardens, Fla.Laura Otter***, Lincoln, Ill.Tia Kohl**, Wichita, Kan.John Cumper***, Atlanta, Mich.Kincaid Strain, Elk River, Minn.Semiah Reed, Newark, N.J.Justin Calderon, Levittown, N.Y.Crystal Protsman, Van Wert, OhioNicholas Minich, Wilkes Barre, Pa.Steven Demetrius Allen II, Koxville, Tenn.Kassidee Lind, Bow, Wash.Meron Ameha**, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaElham Zeinuddin, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaImran Ayele*, Dessie, EthiopiaMohannad Alhusaini, Amman, JordanBachelor of ScienceNebraskaAlliance: Hannah KorteBassett: Megan Erickson**Chadron: Drew Jersild**, Renee Redfern, Kylee Skinner***Chambers: Kenade TomjackCrawford: Kristin Van Beek*Dix: Jaden Mohr*Gering: Brandon WallaceGrand Island: Rebekah Pobanz***Hebron: Brendan Fangmeier*Hebron: Justin Gress**Imperial: Scott Wheeler*Juniata: Abigail Klammer***Kenesaw: Teya Sidders*Lincoln: Sydney SettlesOgallala: Jordan OrrPlattsmouth: Josslyn Linse*Randolph: McKinna Faulkenberry**Valentine: Chad McPeak**, Grace Robison**Wausa: Thea Rosberg*Wisner: Alexis Heller***Other States and CountriesKael Juelfs**, Kingman, Ariz.Hayden McGinnis***, Buena Vista, Colo.Camryn Klein*, Highlands Ranch, Colo.Allison Keisel***, Sterling, Colo.Timothy May, Rapid City, S.D.Stran Holben**, Spearfish, S.D.Riley Hill**, Greybull, Wyo.Andrea Pfeil, Moorcroft, Wyo.Isioma Akwanamnye*, Lagos, NigeriaBachelor of Science in EducationNebraskaAlliance: Kaitlin FailorAshby: Ashley Anderson***Bayard: Shania Bozzetto***, Sarah Reish***Beaver City: Beth Fisher***Brady: Rebecca Stearns***Burwell: Faith Simon**Chadron: Katarina Rischling***Chappell: Dane McConnellFairbury: Trent Grizzle*Gering: Kaylee Bohnsack***Grant: Andrea Lee***Hastings: Daria Dart***Lisco: Megan Dormann***Maxwell: Tallyn SimpsonMcCool Junction: William Hall**Mitchell: Olivia Trimble*Morrill: Kaitlin HowellNiobrara: Penny ReynoldsNorth Platte: Juwan OrtizOdell: Paige VitoshOmaha: Cody Madrigal**Osmond: Catherine WilliamsSaint Paul: Megan LuchtScottsbluff: Rebecca DeWitt, Kyeisha Garza, Kaitlyn Hayhurst***, Blake NikontTecumseh: Emily RetchlessValentine: Kara BrashearsSouth DakotaBox Elder: Cassie HamerCuster: Julianne Thomsen*Edgemont: Jessica Tubbs**Rapid City: George Johnson*, Shayna Kintigh***WyomingHulett: Devin Hodges**Kemmerer: Angela Smith**Lovell: Trysa Flood***Midwest: Hannah Chapman*Newcastle: Rachel Henkle**Sheridan: Ashlyn Duncan**, Destiny Park***Sundance: Gabrielle Velder*Torrington: Stacy BakerOther States and CountriesCody Paul, La Palma, Calif.Dylan Koretko*, Milliken, Colo.Jordyn Brann, Wellington, Colo.Amanda Wells***, Mulvane, Kan.Andrea Swenson***, Broadus, Mont.

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