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explained Fuchser, who serves Sheridan, Box Butte and DawesCounties.

Becoming an independent representative requires sometraining. “New BigIron Sales Representatives go through a 9week training, receiving guidance from their District Manager tolearn how to properly list and photograph equipment, talk to sell-ers about the benefits of selling on BigIron Auctions, and plan-ning sales strategies,” said Fuchser.

BigIron was developed from a successful traditional auctioncompany with over 35 years of experience, BigIron is America’spremier online auction company of agriculture, construction andtransportation equipment. BigIron Auctions are always unre-served and there are no buyer fees. All equipment selling isguaranteed to have clear title. All equipment is processed, pre-sented, and sold directly from the seller’s location, saving theseller any freight costs. Detailed listings with pictures, videosand comprehensive descriptions give buyers an objective per-spective on each item to be sold.

Fuchser says tractors seem to be one of the most pop-ular items he is requested to list. “In our area right now itseems like slightly older tractors that have less computers, andare easier to work on with lower hours seem like a hot ticketitem.” He recalled the first piece he sold was for two no-tilldrills, a flip over plow, cultivator and a grain truck.(Continued on Page 2)

A growing number of farmers and ranchers are find-ing that an additional source of income is almost neces-sary. Jon Fuchser, of rural Gordon, has found the per-fect fit for an outside source. Fuchser has teamed upwith BigIron, an online consignment auction site basedin Elwood, Neb.

Fuchser studied Criminal Justice and became apolice officer with the City of Chadron in 2006. Heachieved the position of Investigator and then decidedto return to the Fuchser Family Farm in 2012 as VicePresident. “Since returning home I have taken overmost of the operations side of the business and incor-porate numerous Precision Farming techniques andequipment,” explained Fuchser.

Fuchser said he became interested in BigIron afterpurchasing equipment through them several times. “Iwas really impressed with how they conducted busi-ness,” said Fuchser. “I expressed interest to an inde-pendant sales representative who happened to be mycrop adjuster for rain and hail. He put me in contactwith the District Manager. After an interview I decidedto join BigIron,” said Fuchser

Last October he officially became a BigIron repre-sentative for Northwest Nebraska. “Representatives arespread out by counties, but in District 2 we currentlyhave nine ISR’s ‘Independent Sales Representatives’.BigIron Auctions has over 35 representatives inNebraska and 160 representatives nationwide,”

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Public Power District

Gordon Farmer Now an Online Auction Rep

Jon Fuchser of rural Gordon has recently joined theBigIron Auction team as a local representative.

An example of one of the many implement itemslisted on the site.

(Continued from Page 1)When Fuchser goes to see a customer he takes numer-ous photos and a video of any powered equipmentsuch as tractors. “I write the descriptions of the itemsand once they are up on the site the seller approvesthem or I make necessary changes,” said Fuchser.

BigIron sells unreserved so every auction startsat $0 and the price at the end of the auction is what itsells for. “This sounds scary at first to some but wehave proven that it encourages more bidding as thebuyers know this item is going to sell!”

After the auction takes place the winning bidderhas the responsibility to arrange for item pickup ordelivery.

The number of hours Fuchser spends with hisBigIron clients varies. “Really depends on how manypeople I am currently working with, it can range from atrue part time job when doing smaller listings to morethan a full time job with working on a large retirementauction,” explained Fuchser.

The Fuchsers live a few miles southwest ofGordon. They exited the livestock business in the early2000s and currently rent out their pasture. “We raisecorn, wheat, soybeans, dry edible beans and sunflow-ers,” said Fucher.

Fuchser and his wife Marissa were married in2017. Both Jon and Marissa graduated from high

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school in 2002. She went to Rushville and he to Gordon.She also became a police officer in Chadron and theyreconnected through work. Shortly after Jon moved backhome, she followed. Marissa is a stay at home mom withtheir four year old daughter, Everly.

In addition to his work and family, Fuchser is also acommittee member for Niobrara Sportsman PheasantsForever Chapter in Gordon. He also is on the Board ofDirectors for Farmer’s Co-op based out of Hemingford, inaddition to being a member of the Gordon Rural FireDepartment.

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Food is Your Best MedicineAs I grow older I find myself thinking about a health-

ier lifestyle. It is the arthritis in my joints, the more-than-occasional stomach upset, or poor sleep that makes mewonder if there is something I could do differently.

I began my research several years ago when Ichanged my diet andfound out I didn’t needblood pressure medica-tion anymore. WIN!

It was explained tome that if I have a vehi-cle that I want to run, Iwould not put dirt, salt,sugar, or other impuri-ties into the gas tank orthe oil. It would makemy transportation sickand it would quit running. Now that seems logical to me.

So why do we take our bodies and put impurities intoour fuel tank. Research continues to link serious dis-eases to a poor diet.

That begins the argument of what is OK for con-sumption and what is harmful --- I don’t have time for thatargument here --- But a couple of general rules are goodbeginning guidelines.

1. Look at the ingredients of your food. If you cannotpronounce it – Don’t eat it.

2. Stick to a diet of fruit, vegetables, lean meats andfish and whole grains.

The vegetables grown in your garden should play afundamental role towards a clean, healthy diet.Americans are estimated to have spent $477 billion onretail prescription drugs in 2016. It is expensive to besick.

The garden produces vegetables that can help youand your family lead a much healthier lifestyle.

For example, eating healthy can drastically reduceyour chances of developing heart disease and cancer,the world’s leading killers. A good diet can improve allaspects of life, from brain function to physical perform-ance. Food affects all your cells and organs.

As I look at the list of health benefits I became awarethat my garden has just become a pharmacy of well-being. Not only is that the place to grow fresh, organicfruits and vegetables and whole grains; but it also pro-vides exercise, fresh air, and a sense of well being. WIN-WIN!

BROCCOLII want to begin with the positive aspects of growing broc-

coli and eating tons of it? If fruits and vegetables had anannual yearbook, broccoli might not win the “Tastiest of theYear” award, But it would definitely be in the running for “MostLikely to Prevent Cancer” award.

Broccoli contains at least two separate compounds – 13Cand sulforaphane – that help sweep up cancer-causing sub-stances before they have a chance to do harm. Research hasshown that 13C inhibits growth of breast, prostate and cervi-cal cancer cells. In addition, numerous studies have shownthat a diet high in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccolimay reduce the risk of colon cancer.

As if that was not enough to convince me, broccoli is alsochockfull of more commonly know compounds like beta-carotene. High levels of beta-carotene have been linked tolower rates of heart attack, certain other cancers, andcataracts. Broccoli also contains calcium to make bonesstronger; it is rich in folate which is essential for normal tissuegrowth and keeps your system running regularly because ofthe rich fiber content. Broccoli is also known for its vitamin C,which helps our bodies fight off infections. Vitamin C is instru-mental in keeping my arthritis from being inflamed. That is agood reason for me to eat broccoli every week.

A successful plant of broccoli should be started fromtransplants in this area. They like to be planted in a well pre-pared bed with sufficient fertilizer. A consistent supply ofmoisture through the growing season is important. Irrigateregularly for best results. Broccoli can be planted early in theseason as it likes the cooler weather. I have planted my broc-coli in April, had a snowstorm cover the plants, and still havean excellent crop. It takes broccoli 60-80 days to mature fromtransplants. Harvest the main head while buds are still closedtight. After the initial harvest you can enjoy the side shoots ifyou keep harvesting every few days.

People give up on the idea of growing broccoli because ofthe pests that also want to enjoy your crop. Planting early isone method of protection and using row covers is another. Ifyou choose to spray for cabbage worms, soak the plants in icecold salt water for 30 minutes before cooking.Broccoli is a great plant to put into the garden. Enjoy itshealthy attributes as well as delicious flavors in salads, soups,stir-fry, and raw on your relish tray.

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many appli-ances, or appli-ances with toomuch wattage(space heaters,microwaveovens). Checkthe maximumcapacity of anextension cord,and makeabsolutely sureyou don’texceed it.

7. Don’t use anadapter to getan extension cord with a three-prong plug into a two-prong outlet.

8. Don’t plug extension cords together. Instead use onelong enough for your purpose.

9. Don’t use an extension cord to plug in a power strip.Instead buy a strip with a longer cord.

10. If a cord is hot to the touch, don’t use it.

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NRPPD SAFETY TIPS

Rhonda & Ted BaseggioAlliance • 407 E. 3rd • 762-4505

Gordon • 113 N. Main • 282-1000Hay Springs • 123 Main • 638-4566

Young’s Repair, Inc.Major to Minor Mechanical Work

Tractors, Truck & Car Repair• Vehicle & Farm Tires • Batteries

• Oil • Grease • BoltsSERVICE CALLS • HAULING

308-638-74435631 Hwy. 87 • Hay Springs

[email protected]

Quality Custom Made Hats & AccessoriesGARY & JOAN WAUGH

G: 308-532-1700 or J: 308-534-4907

Gordon, Nebraska

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In addition to needing to be kept out of sight, electricalcords need to be kept out from underfoot (to prevent trip-ping), and they should be kept in good condition so theydon’t become fire hazards. Here are some tips from theConsumer Product Safety Commission and the ElectricalSafety Foundation International (which offers more adviceat esfi.org).

1. Keep unprotected cords out of the path of foot traffic andfurniture to prevent fraying, overheating, and tripping.

2. Never run a cord under a rug. It prevents the cord fromreleasing its heat and could lead to a fire.

3. Don’t leave cords dangling anywhere where they can bepulled down and tripped over.

4. Make sure there is no crimping or pressure on cords,and don’t force them into small spaces or behind furni-ture. Over time this could lead to a breakdown of thecord’s insulation. When using cord-bundling devices,such as Cable Turtles or plastic spiral wire wrap, avoidcramming too many cords together. Keep it loose.

5. Never use staples or nails to attach cords or cordbundlers to a surface, such as a baseboard or a wall.They could puncture the insulation and create a shockor fire hazard.

6. Don’t overload outlets or extension cords with too

Know Electrical Cord Safety: A Guide to Minimizing Mishaps


NRPPD AREA NEWS

D&SAuto Center

Car Sales & Dreams CarportsDennis & Sharon Persons

308-638-7453W. Hwy. 20 • Hay Springs, NE 69347

FORTUNATELY,THERE ARE

PEOPLE WHOACTUALLY

LOVE A JOBLIKE THIS.

You’d think a job description like thiswould scare people off, wouldn’t you? Butit doesn’t. In fact, these very demandingjobs attract some very dedicated people.People who understand the importance ofkeeping electricity in your home or busi-ness. People who know that they’ll be outin the middle of the night in a drivingsnowstorm. People who just seem to beborn with a desire to do more than justhave a job. We’d like to thank ourlineworkers for their hard work and dedica-tion. And if you agree, give them a thumbsup when you see them at work. Your appre-ciation is a big reason they take such pridein a very tough job.

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“Cares About the Consumer”24-HOUR SERVICE

GENERAL SERVICETime of Use (TOU) Option

Access Fee $38.00Energy Charge

1st 500 KWh On Peak $0.2294Over 1000 KWh On Peak $0.1410Off Peak $0.0812

Off Peak Time 10 p.m. to 12 p.m.


Northwest Rural School Activity Calendar

JAMIE ROESJERRY PIERCE

920 E. Third - ChadronToll Free: 1-888-363-3636 • 432-3636

[email protected]

Tractor & Farm Equipment RepairSpecializing in John Deere

Roller Chain • Baler Belting - Guards & Sickle SectionsNathan Davis, Owner

212 N. Scott • Hay Springs • (308) 430-2615

D A V I SR e p a i r

308-282-1088220 N. Main • Gordon

facebook.com/fuelgrillOpen: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-12 a.m.;

Fri-Sat. 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Closed SundaysMarlin Sandoz - Owner

Hemingford • Hay Springs • Gordon308-487-3317 - www.farmcoop.com

• Feed• Grain• Fertilizer• Chemical& AnimalHealth Care

Gordon-Rushville MustangsMon., March 2 Spring practice begins

4th-5th Winter Concert at GES Gym, 6:30 p.m.

Tues., March 3 Super TuesdayGRHS Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4 p.m.

Wed., March 4 FFA at KimballMarch 5-7 Girls State BasketballMarch 7-8 GYBA TourneySat., March 7 Speech WTC at MitchellMon., March 9 RES Student-Led Parent-Teacher

Conf., 3:30 p.m.GES Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4 p.m.GRMS Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4 p.m.4th-5th Winter Concert at GES Gym, 6:30 pm

Tues., March 10 End of Third QuarterWTC Instumental Music at MorrillNoon Dismissal End of 3rd Quarter

March 11-13 NO SCHOOL - Spring BreakMarch 12-14 Boys State BasketballMarch 13-14 9 ft. TourneySat., March 14 Speech at HemingfordMon., March 16 District Speech at North PlatteTues., March 19 Cultural Fair at GHMS, 4 p.m.Wed., March 20 Music Pancake Feed at GRMS, 4 p.m.Wed., March 25 WTC Quiz Bowl at Morrill

Noon DismissalThurs., March 26 State Speech

RES Family Movie Night (tentative)Sat., March 28 Prom

Wed., April 1 State FFASat., April 4 Track (HS) at BayardTues., April 7 ACT, 8 a.m.

Boys Golf at Bayard (tentative)Thurs., April 9 Track (HS) at Todd County (tentative)

CrawfordRamsMon., March 2 First day of practice - Golf & TrackWed., March 4 FFA CDE Contest KimballMarch 5-7 Girls State BasketballMarch 5-6 NO SCHOOLSat., March 7 Speech at MitchellMarch 12-14 Boys State BasketballFri., March 13 End of Third QuarterTues., March 17 Parent Teacher Conf., 4-8 p.m.Thurs., March 19 Parent Teacher Conf., 4-8 p.m.Fri., March 20 NO SCHOOL

Quiz Bowl at Hay SpringsFri., March 27 State Speech at UNKMon., March 30 Music PanCo at EdgemontMarch 31-April 3 FFA State Convention at LincolnSat., April 4 Track (V) at Bayard (C-D), 9 a.m.Wed., April 8 Golf at Sidney, 9 a.m.Fri., April 9 Track at Mitchell

Early Out Students - Teacher in Service,12:30 p.m.

April 10-13 NO SCHOOL - Easter BreakTues., April 14 Golf at Mitchell, 9 a.m.

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NRPPD AREA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

HemingfordBobcatsWed., March 4 FFA Ag Ed Contest at Kimball, 9 a.m.March 5-7 Girls State BasketballThurs., March 5 FCCL A State ProStart at Omaha, 9 a.m.Fri., March 6 FFA Rocky Moutain Oyster Feed, 6:30 p.m.Sat., March 7 Speech at WTC-Mitchell InviteTues., March 10 End of Third QuarterWed., March 11 Parent-Teacher Conferences, 2-8 p.m.March 11-13 NO SCHOOL - Spring BreakMarch 12-14 Boys State BasketballSat., March 14 Speech at Hemingford, PAC InviteMon., March 16 Speech Districts at North PlatteWed., March 18 ACT Workshop at Bridgeport, 8:45 a.m.Thurs., March 19 FFA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.Fri., March 20 Teacher In-service, 2-4 p.m.Sat., March 21 Track (V) at Chadron IndoorTues., March 24 Kearney Science OlympiadMarch 26-27 State SpeechSat., March 28 Track (HS) at Morrill InviteMon., March 29 Big Sister-Big BrotherTues., March 30 Ogallala Service Olympiad

ChadronCardinalsMon., March 2 Incoming Kindergarten Parents Meeting,

6-6:45 p.m. Chadron PrimaryMarch 5-7 Girls State Basketball at UNL

March 6-7 Musical Production, HS Auditorium, 7 p.m.Sun., March 8 Musical Production, HS Auditorium, 2 p.m.Mon., March 9 National Honor Society Induction,

6 p.m., HS LibraryMarch 12-14 Boys State Basketball at UNLMon., March 16 Speech Varsity Districts at Gering, tbaThurs., March 19 Kindergarten Vocal Music Concert, 7 p.m.,

HS AuditoriumSat., March 21 Track (V) at CSC NPAC, 9 a.m.Sun., March 22 Stars of Tomorrow, 5-6:30 p.m., HS Aud.Mon., March 23 Boys Golf (V) Dual at Crawford, 4:30 p.m.Tues., March 24 Band Concert (Grades 6-12),

7 p.m. HS Aud.Thurs., March 25 State Speech at Kearney UNK, tba

First Grade Vocal Concert, 7 p.m.,HS Aud.Sat., March 28 Track (V) at Sidney, 9 a.m.March 29-Apr. 1 FBLA State Conf. at Kearney, tbaTues., March 31 Boys Golf (V) Quad at Alliance Skyview, 4 p.m.Thurs., April 2 Second Grade Vocal Concert,

7 p.m., HS Aud.Sat., April 4 TR (V) at Ogallala, 10 a.m.Tues., April 7 TR (MS) Quad at Scottsbluff, 1 p.m.Wed., April 8 Boys Golf at Sidney Hillside, 8 a.m.Thurs., April 9 TR (V) at Mitchell HS, 11 a.m.

Hay SpringsHawksWed., March 4 FFA - 2020 Ag Ed Contest at KimballMon., March 16 District Speech Meet at GeringTues., March 17 St. Patrick’s Day DinnerWed., March 18 FBLA Business Competition at UNK(Continued on Page 8)


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(Continued from Page 7)Thurs., March 20 Quiz Bowl PanCo at Hay SpringsSat., March 21 Track (V) at Chadron High, 9 a.m.Tues., March 24 ACT

4-6th Grades Spring Concert, HS Aud., 7 p.m.Fri., March 27 State Speech at UNKSat., March 28 Class D All State Bank at UNK

Track (V) at Morrill Invite, 9 a.m.Mon., March 30 PanCo Music at EdgemontThurs., April 2 Sound Off Program at KCSRFri., April 3 FFA Convention at LincolnSat., April 4 Track (V) at Bayard Meet, 9 a.m.Wed., April 8 Spring Dental Screening DayThurs., April 9 Track (V) at Mitchell Invite, 11 a.m.

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Hay Springs

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Before Selling or BuyingFarm, Ranch or Land, Call:

Phillip RosfeldBroker

BENNY’SWhere Everything is Homemade!

SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Prime Rib ~ Friday & Saturday~Carryout Available~

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W. Hwy. 20 • Gordon

NOTICEWe can only process a maximum

of $7,000 on a single credit card transaction.

Sorry for the inconvenience, pleaseplan accordingly.

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Hay Springs--

CROP SPRAYING NOTICEHelp our lineman avoid exposure to haz-

ardous crop chemicals.If you use dangerous chemicals in your

fields, PLEASE FLAG THEM.

We need your help to protect our employ-ees and their safety.

March 2020 Northwest Rural P.P.D. Your Touchstone Energy Partner -A

NRPPD ENTERTAINMENT

CORNER

Recipe

Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic• 1 (1 pound) package bacon, finely chopped• 1 teaspoon olive oil• 1 medium onion, chopped• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 pounds diced cabbage• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-highheat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, 7 to 10minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and removemost of the bacon grease from the skillet.

Add oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Addonion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softenedand turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage, salt,pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until cabbage istender, 10 to 15 minutes. If you prefer softer cabbage, coverthe skillet while cooking to give it some steam.

Crumble bacon into the skillet and mix with the cabbageuntil well combined.

* * * * *St. Patrick’s Day Casserole• 1 ¼ pounds red potatoes cut into 3/4-inch cubes• 4 cups chopped cabbage• butter-flavored cooking spray• 1 ½ pounds cooked corned beef, cut into 3/4-inch cubes• 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese• 1/3 cup coarse-grained mustard• ½ cup white wine• 1 teaspoon garlic powder• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper• 4 sheets phyllo dough, thawed• butter-flavored cooking spray• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Place red potato cubes into a large saucepan, cover withwater, and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes over medium-lowheat until tender, about 15 minutes; drain well.

Place chopped cabbage into a saucepan and cover withwater; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and sim-mer the cabbage until tender and softened, about 15 min-

utes; drain well.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.Lightly toss potatoes, cabbage, corned beef, and Swiss

cheese in a large bowl until well combined.Stir together mustard, white wine, garlic powder, and black

pepper in a bowl until smooth; mix into corned beef mixture.Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.Lay a phyllo sheet onto a work surface and spray with cook-

ing spray. Place the phyllo sheet onto the casserole, folding theoverhang back over the dish; spray the dry side of the overhangwith more cooking spray.

Repeat three more times, spraying, folding, and resprayingthe phyllo sheet each time.

Brush the top of last sheet with melted butter.Bake in the preheated oven until phyllo sheets are crisp and

browned and the casserole is hot, 45 to 55 minutes.

* * * * *Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder• 1/4 cup butter• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened• 1 1/4 cups white sugar

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour• 3 eggs• 1/2 cup sour cream• 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix togeth-er the cookie crumbs, confectioners' sugar and 1/3 cup cocoa.Add melted butter and stir until well mixed. Pat into the bottom ofa 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes;set aside. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, white sugar, 1/4 cupcocoa and flour. Beat at medium speed until well blended andsmooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.Blend in the sour cream and Irish cream liqueur; mixing on lowspeed. Pour filling over baked crust.

Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temper-ature to 250 degrees F, and continue baking for 60 minutes.

With a knife, loosen cake from rim of pan. Let cool, thenremove the rim of pan. Chill before serving. If your cake cracks,a helpful tip is to dampen a spatula and smooth the top, thensprinkle with some chocolate wafer crumbs.

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In addition to setting your thermostat properly forwinter, here are the top 12 ways to save on winter heatingcosts for your home:

Find the leaks. Perform a DIY Home Energy Audit at thestart of the heating season. You will quickly find leaks in yourhome. These are places where you are losing heat from yourhome, and where the cold air is coming in. Common areas for airleaks include windows, doors and plumbing.

Control humidity. Dry winter air pulls moisture from yourskin, making you feel colder. Instead of turning up the heat, usea humidifier to keep your home humidity between 30 and 50%.You’ll be able to keep your thermostat on a lower setting with-out feeling cold.

Seal Windows with Plastic. Seal windows from the insideusing commercially available clear plastic film and your hairdryer. This plastic will create a barrier to prevent drafts and heatloss through the windows. Leaky windows can account for 10 to25 percent of your winter heating costs.

Use Removable Caulk. Don’t like the look of plastic film onyour windows? Instead, use removable caulk. Caulk around theedges of the window to create a tight seal. When Spring comesaround, simply remove the caulk and discard.

Check Your Electric Bill. If you are in a deregulated energymarket, check your bill to see if you are on a month to monthvariable rate. If you are, you should shop for a cheaper electrici-ty plan and lock in savings before the cold weather hits. Bonus:electricity contract rates are typically cheaper in the winter.

Don’t Use the Fireplace. A roaring fire looks beautiful on acold night. But as much as 80% of the heat produced rises up thechimney. And as it goes, it pulls cold air in to the house throughany window or door gap. If you use your fireplace to heat yourhome, consider getting a gas or wood-burning stove to replacethe open hearth.

Dress for the Weather. The goal isn’t to keep the housewarm. The goal is to keep you comfortable inside the house. Puton a sweater. Wear slippers. Your mother was right.

Block the Fireplace Flue. An open fireplace flue is theequivalent of keeping a window open in your house. Even whenclosed, air will leak out around the flue. A fireplace flue blocker

or a chimney balloon can effectively block the draft. It’s easilyremoved if you want to start a fire.

Fill the Gaps. Don’t have time for a home energy audit?We’ll short-cut it for you. Use spray foam to reduce air leaksaround utility cut-throughs for pipes (“plumbing penetrations”)under the sink. And make sure electrical outlets and wall plateson your outside walls are properly insulated.

Reverse Your Ceiling Fan. Reverse your ceiling fan to turnclockwise, and run it on a low setting. This will pull hot airfrom the ceiling and push it down into the room. The low set-ting will keep air circulating without creating a cooling breeze.

Install an Attic Tent. An attic tent insulates the attic accessdoor from the rest of the house. This will ensure that warm airisn’t escaping into your attic.

Use Space Heaters. A space heater can warm the roomyou’re in so you don’t have to heat the whole house. Make sureto shop for an energy efficient model, with an auto-off timingfeature and a sensor that shuts the unit off if it tips over. Theseshould never be left running unattended.

Top 12 Ways to Save on Winter Heating Costs

March 2020 Northwest Rural P.P.D. Your Touchstone Energy Partner -A


The most obvious careers aredirectly related to the farm or ranch.But did you know that only 10 percentof Americans are involved in tradi-tional farming? If that is the case,then what other careers comprise theagricultural field? There are approxi-mately 22 million people who work inagriculture related fields. Unlike agri-culture of our grandparents' day,today's agriculture offers over 200rewarding and challenging careers.

Career CategoriesAgricultural careers may be divid-

ed into various categories. Theseinclude: Agribusiness Management,Agricultural and Natural ResourcesCommunications, BuildingConstruction Management,Agriscience, Resource Developmentand Management, Parks,Recreations, and TourismResources, Packaging, Horticulture,Forestry, Food Science, andFisheries/Wildlife.Growth Job Market

Today, there are 3.75 millionAmericans employed full- and part-time in agriculture, including forestry,fishing and other activities. In com-parison, the tech sector supports 4.3million jobs. If one were to look atfood-related industries, the numbersjump way up. In fact, one in 12American jobs is dependent on agri-culture.

Looking ahead, the Bureau ofLabor Statistics is predicting a 19 per-cent decline by the year 2022 in thenumber of farmers, ranchers andother agricultural managers. Thiscompares with an 11 percentincrease in jobs for all occupations.But the outlook for jobs in agricultureis more promising than it firstappears. The projected decline infarmers points to the continuing abili-ty of the agriculture sector to producemore with fewer workers. By usingdrones, driverless tractors and otheradvanced technology, the farmer ofthe future will increasingly rely more

on brains than brawn.The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes

an increasing number of small-scalefarmers who have developed successfulmarket niches that involve personalized,direct contact with consumers. The BLSalso finds that completing a degree at acollege of agriculture is becomingimportant for men and women who wantto farm or work in a supporting role.What’s most encouraging are prospectsfor good jobs in all of agriculture, fromlarge, highly-capitalized operations tosmall farms that supply farmer’s mar-kets and local restaurants. This is con-firmed in an Agriculture Departmentreport that says college graduates willfind good employment opportunities

over the next five years in food, agri-culture, renewable natural resourcesor the environment. Between now and2020, USDA expects to see almost58,000 average job openings per yearfor graduates with a bachelor’s degreeor higher in those areas.

The strongest job market isexpected for plant scientists, food sci-entists, sustainable biomaterials spe-cialists, water resources scientists andengineers, precision agriculture spe-cialists, and farm-animal veterinarians.A strong market is expected for e-com-merce managers and marketingagents, ecosystem managers, ag-sci-ence educators, crop advisors andpest control specialists.

Ag Week 2020: Careers in Agriculture

12-A Northwest Rural P.P.D. Your Touchstone Energy Partner February

OFFICERS• President: Bruce Troester, Marsland• Vice President: Christopher Garrett,

Chadron• Secretary: Lee Ahrens, Chadron• Treasurer: Marcus Sandberg,

Hay Springs• Terry Terrell, Hay Springs• Lucas Bear, Gordon• Tri-State Director: Gary Fuchser, Gordon

Manager: CHANCE BRISCOE Office Manager: Tony Hindman

Office (308) 638-4445

Consumer/MarketingDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Les TlustosPublisher/EditorAdvertising Rep. . . . . . . . .Cindy Peters

Hip-Hop (308) 638-7132or E-mail [email protected]

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Office Hours:7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Monday- Thursday

Service CallsAfter Hours:

Please call 800-847-0492 ifyour call is long dis-tance or 638-4445for the local HaySprings area at alltimes.

We have ananswering servicethat answers thesenumbers on a 24-hour basis - afterhours, Saturday,Sundays and holi-days. Please statelegal description,account number ormeter numberwhere the outage isand your phonenumber when youcall.

Public Power District5613 Hwy. 87 • P.O. Box 249

Hay Springs, NE 69347

web page: http://www.nrppd.com

Bits ën Pieces...

Call or E-mail for more informationKaren Runkle at

308-763-1843

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[email protected] visit

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Why I Like Retirement:Q: How many days in a week?A: Six Saturdays and one Sunday

Q: When is a retiree’s bedtime?A: Two hours after falling asleep on the couch.

Q: How many retirees does it take to change a lightbulb?

A: Only one, but it might take all day.

Q: What’s the biggest gripe of retirees?A: There is not enough time to get everything done.

Q: Why don’t retirees mind being called Seniors?A: The term comes with a 10% discount.

Q: Among retirees, what is considered formal attire?A: Tied shoes.

* * * * *Things I’m Super Good At....1. Running. Late, that is.2. Forgetting someone’s name two minutes after they

tell me.3. Thinking of a great comeback -- an hour later.5. Digging through the trash for the food box I just

threw away, because I already forgot the directions.6. Adding items to online carts and then deleting.

7. Eating other people’s french fries on the way homefrom the drive-thru.

8. Googling my ailments. Then panicking.9. Forgetting about the laundry -- until I am in bed.10. Calculating how much sleep I’ll get if I can just

“fall asleep right now”.* * * * *

The Sunday DriveFamilies don’t take Sunday drives anymore,

But when I was a freckled-faced kid,We’d pile in the car, hit the road, and explore --It was something that folks did back then did.

The point was to go for a leisurely ride,No hurry, no real destination.

We might stop for ice cream or Cokes from insideSome Open, screen-door filling station.

Way out in the sticks with our Dad at the wheel,We’d take the scenery we passed.

Those afternoon outings would make us all feelGoing nowhere is really a blast!

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