News from Neighbors
Late sugar beet processing a concern for local producers
THE YUMA PIONEER, March 23 — Sugar beets remain a hot topic as a delay in processing and warm weather have caused at least some troubles with the piles in Yuma County
“This past week was tough,” farmer Dave Blach said. He has been active with the Western Sugar Cooperative for several years. “It’s not widespread yet, but it’s only a matter of time.”
As reported last month, delays in completing renovation upgrades at Western Sugar’s processing plant in Fort Morgan, as well as in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, led to a late start in processing the beets from the 2016 harvest, which was a very good one in Yuma County.
Normally, the local piles east of Yuma and by Kirk are completely transported to the plant by February. However, due to the delays, the beets did not start getting shipped until this month.
Plus, the area has experienced mostly unseasonably warm weather since early February.
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Former sheriff’s case moves to arraignment
THE JULESBURG ADVOCATE, March 30 — A preliminary hearing for former Sedgwick County Sheriff Tom Hanna was held in the Logan County Justice Center last Wednesday. The judge in the case found there was enough evidence to proceed with the case. Hanna will next be in court May 17. At that time, he may enter a plea of guilt or move for a trial.
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Area departments assist in fire north of Lake McConaughy that burns nearly 1,000 acres
THE GRANT TRIBUNE-SENTINEL, March 22 — Grant, Venango, Madrid and Elsie Fire Departments, all in Nebraska, were four of 22 departments that assisted Keystone Lemoyne Fire Department to contain a wildland fire north of Lake McConaughy Sunday, March 19.
According to KLFD chief Ralph Moul, the fire rekindled around 11:30 a.m. from a fire the day before due to a cold front with strong winds.
Moul said there were 486 acres of grassland burned on Saturday, with an additional 500 acres burned on Sunday.
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NJC celebrates diamond anniversary
STERLING JOURNAL-ADVOCATE, April 3 — In the spring of 1941, when five members of the District No. 12 Board of Education and the Logan County High School Committee, as private citizens, filed articles of incorporation to form a junior college, little did they know what that college would become 75 years later.
This past weekend, Northeastern Junior College marked its diamond anniversary with a celebration that included a torch run, recognition of donors, an auto show and, to top it off, a Casino Royale event.
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Lady Bulldog head coach Rich Gerk named 2A Coach of the Year
HAXTUN-FLEMING HERALD, March 29 — Haxtun Lady Bulldog head basketball coach Rich Gerk was recently named 2A Coach of the Year. The honor comes following the team’s consolation championship finish at the state tournament in Loveland.
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