SCANNER RECAP Aug 6, 2023 – Sunday

IN THIS ISSUE

July 2023 Weather Review
Reflections on One Year Ago
Gering Racks Up Awards
Fall Sports Practice In Session
Look Who’s Hiring
Western Nebraska Engine Training
Sidney Meeting Change Notice
Startup Business Challenge
Free Hot Air Balloon Ride
Balloon Fest Schedule
Pickleball Sweeping The Nation
National Peach Month
Fire Safety Tips
Community Calendar

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July 2023 Weather Review from The National Weather Service

Main Street Market is Hiring

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Reflections on One Year Ago

One year ago Scottsbluff Rural Fire Department was dispatched to what would become one of the largest fires in the department’s history, the Paradise fire. It came right after the Carter Canyon fire when agencies were already stretched thin. It consumed 170 acres, just on the very West side of Scottsbluff causing numerous evacuations. Crews from 16 agencies were on scene, with Scottsbluff Rural remaining on scene for 4 days.

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Gering Racks Up Awards

End of the year picnic was a success!! Gering Legion walked away with the most awards of any program! These awards are voted on by the coaching staff of each team in the conference.

All Conference Selections

Outfield : Dawsen Elsen (Gering), Landon Riddle (Sidney), Espen Lanik (Alliance), Patrick McCartney (Sidney), Rece Knight (Gering).

Infield : Reid Fiscus (Sidney), Tony Escamilla (Alliance), Bo Gable (Gering), Kobe Bissonette (Chadron), Barron Williams (Gering), Johnny Ziller (Sheridan County)

Catcher : Isaiah Murillo (Gering)

Pitcher : Kobe Bissonette (Chadron), Bo Gable (Gering), Kyle Jaggers (Sidney)

Utility : Kaden Shultz (Bridgeport)

Offensive Player of the Year : Bo Gable (Gering)

Defensive Player of the Year : Isaiah Murillo (Gering)

COY : Grant Rimington (Gering)

Sportsmanship: Sheridan County

Seniors
OF: Tanner Gartner (Gering), Seth Gaswick (Chadron) Junebug Walking (Sheridan County)
IF: Carter Reisig (Gering), Ashton Ross (Alliance), Broc Berry (Chadron), Logan Slama (Sheridan County)
C: Mason Gaudreault (Gering)
P: Carter Reisig (Gering), Broc Berry (Chadron)
U: Nate Billey (Bridgeport)
OPY: Ashton Ross (Alliance)
DPY: Tanner Gartner (Gering)
COY: Kyle Sanders (Chadron)
Sportsmanship: Bridgeport

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Fall Sports Practice In Session

🥳 Have a SPECIAL OCCASION?
👉Main Street Market has PARTY TRAYS!
We’ll even Make-to-Order! 🎉

TORRINGTON, Wyo. — The Torrington Police Department social media team took time to recognize an officer’s training. They wrote, “Congratulations to Officer Tim Cross on completing the final phase of his training in the FTO program this past week!

Officer Cross began the FTO program prior to heading off to the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy. After returning from the Academy, he finished up his last few weeks with FTO Jenkins, and he is now ready for solo patrol.

Officer Cross has done a fantastic job throughout the training process, and we are excited to see him succeed as he serves our community!”

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Goshen County Start-up Challenge

Applications are open! Do you have a business idea or a start-up business? Join us for the second annual Goshen County Start-up Challenge!

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Nebraska State Patrol Hotline *55

If you see a dangerous driver on the roads, you can always call *55 to report it to an NSP Dispatcher.

Local Jail Inmate Search

Nebraska State Inmate Search

Sex Offender Registry Search

*Know your surroundings and your neighbors*

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Free Balloon Ride!

FREE HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE ANYONE?
Love to see our friend and scanner supporter Kendell Henderson – American Family Insurance Agent – Scottsbluff, NE get creative!

To Qualify for a chance to win : Like his page, tag (post @afriendsname), and share his post for a chance to win. Let’s get Kendell lots of new followers!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063771331162&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Always be aware of your surroundings.

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Fire Safety

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Tornado Shelters Updated

Click or Tap for Tornado Shelters!

Andi and Brian Hale offer encouragement on their daily Faith Matters podcast.

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Look Who’s Hiring!

Scotts Bluff National Monument is hiring.

Come work with us! Do you have the “skills that pay the bills”?

Scotts Bluff National Monument and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument are seeking a facility manager. The major duties of this position include contributing to both Agate Fossil Beds and Scotts Bluff National Monuments’ Management Team; Assets, Operations and Fleet Management; Project Management; Risk Management/Safety; Financial Management; Compliance; Hazardous Material and Waste; and Personnel Management.

Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/739578900 for more information and to apply. If interested, please apply by August 14th.

City of Gering is hiring.

City of Alliance is hiring.

Wyoming Highway Patrol is hiring.

Main Street Market is hiring.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Pickleball Courts Now Open

Why is pickleball sweeping the nation?

Medium blogger Randy Li writes…

One of the main reasons for pickleball’s soaring popularity is its accessibility. Unlike tennis, which typically requires a large outdoor court, pickleball can be played on a smaller scale. For example, you can fit three pickleball courts in the space of a single basketball court. I also heard of many outdoor parks repurpose 2 tennis courts for 6 pickleball courts. Also, pickleball can be played indoors at gyms, so the rain or extremely hot and cold weather won’t be in play! This adaptability allows more people to participate and enjoy the game.

But what really sets pickleball apart is its ease of play. While tennis can be daunting for beginners, with its complex rules and techniques, pickleball offers a much more inviting entry point. You don’t need years of experience or advanced skills to start enjoying pickleball. In fact, most people can jump right in and rally from the get-go. After learning the rules, I was able to play a competitive game from the start. The court is smaller, the rules are simple, and the learning curve is significantly reduced. I played tennis with some friends who never played, it was difficult to even get a single rally, let alone a game. I would even go so far as to say pickleball may be easier to play for beginner than ping-pong, since the ball, paddle, and especially the court are bigger, so its hard to miss. Pickleball is a game that is easy to pick up and fun right away. – Randy Li

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NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE – SIDNEY

Please note the change of venue for the upcoming City Council meeting on August 8.

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Sidney, NE will be held at 5:30 p.m. on August 8, 2023 at Sidney Highs School Auditorium, 1100 19th Avenue, which meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continually current, is available at the office of the City Clerk for review. Any person with a disability desiring a reasonable accommodation to attend a public meeting must contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 1115 13th Avenue, Sidney, NE seven days prior to the date of the meeting. – Lori Borchert, City Clerk

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Western Nebraska Engine Academy

We are a month away from registration closing for the Western Nebraska Engine Academy. This Type 3 exercise is help September 15 and 16 and is supported by fully Type 3 Team.

To register, follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcg_iIiPJ5fNHeQrlPQeSQOJBYxx0GcX9u8eJ12UoILWJXww/viewform?usp=sharing

For a paper registration, please email us at firedept@gering.org.

See you all there!

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The Old West Balloon Fest

Get your EVENT PASS for the 2023 Old West Balloon Fest on their website at www.theoldwestballoonfest.com

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We interrupt your summer break to let you know it’s AUGUST and we are excited to welcome all Gering Bulldogs for a great school year! Take a minute to review a back-to-school message from Dr. Regan, review orientation and open house information, and MUCH MORE.