Week of November 14, 2024
Week of November 14, 2024
SIDNEY--Grady Kendall of Sidney, has completed all of his requirements to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and is now just waiting on the paperwork and the approval from Boy Scout officials to receive his Eagle Scout award. Since its inception in 1911, only 4% of Scouts earn this rank. The path to attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is not for the faint of heart as requirements include earning a minimum of 21 merit badges, 14 of which are mandatory for the award. In addition, an Eagle Scout must...
SIDNEY--It's been said that "Elections have consequences", and one victory in the 2024 election is causing controversy as it results in an open City Council seat in Sidney. Vice-Mayor Paul Strommen ran for and won the District 47 State Senate seat on Election Day, and will have to resign his position on the Sidney City Council to take on his role of representing Nebraska's 47th district. However, with that resignation, a City Council seat will become open, and there has been some controversy about how that seat gets filled. Vice-Mayor...
12th Grade Ava Fraas D’Aris Nelson 11th Grade Lane Brenneman 10th Grade Charlie Magee 9th Grade Aivree Bauer Carter Russell Phoenix Schultz 8th Grade Lucas Berrie Taran Davidsen Teagan Davidsen Wyatt Holaday Halle Jenik Olivia Perry 7th Grade Jaimene Brenneman Elaina Mashek 6th Grade Anslee Bauer Victor Caraveo-Martinez Edward Luthehus McKinley Mashek Adriaan Nel Delaney...
Straight A Honor Roll Quarter 1 12th Grade Carli Black Zoey Christensen Jordan Denovellis Reid Fiscus Deanna Horst Katarina Jallen Cooper Jobman Claire Jordan Zachary Lanouette Kalynn Moore Leeann Mulleavey Katelyn Ness Kanon Palmer Landon Riddle Robert Stevens Kayla Westby 11th Grade Shreyash Banoth Reece Currier Raven Dinorog Alek Doty Olivia Ford Bryn Jones Dagen Lee Amelia Mazour Josette Mcconnell Noel Onate Shubham Patel Drashti Pithva Brody Richards Petra Roth 10th Grade Emily Bashtovoi Jaxon Biesecker Jenessa Bruner Aastha Chaudhari...
CHAPPELL--The Chappell Community Development Office and Chappell Airport Authority announced that the Billy G. Ray Field received a $1,197,000 grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation – Aeronautics. Chappell Municipal Airport was built in 1968 when Interstate 80 came into Chappell. Billy Ray, along with several other citizens, formed a group to develop the local infrastructure including the airport, golf course, and lake. Ray was instrumental in the construction of the airport,...
SIDNEY -- Sidney Regional Medical Center is inviting the community to get involved and them in their first-ever Diaper Drive. Intending to help mothers and families in need, diapers in all sizes and all brands are needed from people who are willing to donate them along with needing wipes, lotions, and baby formula. Donation drop-off locations will be at the SRMC main entrance, Sonny’s Super Foods, Chappell Super Foods, Our Town Pharmacy in Chappell, and the Sundry in Potter. The Diaper Drive...
LODGEPOLE--What started some time ago with an alert concerning high arsenic levels in drinking water moved on to a new 150,000-gallon Water Tower, an attempt to link the existing and new water towers into one system, and then utilizing both the new 150,000-gallon tank and the existing 30,000-gallon tank. USDA Grants provided at the beginning of the decade started a project that ran into problems and has caused division among some of the residents of Lodgepole. The Sun-Telegraph has spoken with...
By Nebraska Extension Nebraska Extension will host a grain marketing workshop for farmers in Oshkosh on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Berea Lutheran Church, 2874 Hwy 27, between Oshkosh and Chappell. Nebraska Extension Educator Jessica Groskopf will discuss the basis, bears, bulls, long, short, and more in the workshop and use real audio and video examples. The workshop will help you decode the “market talk.” “With harvest complete, it is time for farmers to develop a marketing plan,” said Groskopf. “This workshop is...
Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million. The 2024-25 scholarship application opened on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Visit https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/login to apply. Student Application Live: Nov. 1, 2024 Student...
Don’t wait to begin buying Nebraska Game and Parks Commission permits for the upcoming year. The 2025 annual hunt (small game), fishing, fur harvest and state park entry permits are available online, at district offices and state park areas beginning Nov. 15. These permits are valid Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2025. A Nebraska vehicle park entry permit is an affordable way to have fun outdoors. Access more than 75 state park, recreation areas and state historical parks for an entire year or explore miles of trails, watch wildlife and get in touch with...
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) are now accepting orders for conservation tree seedlings for spring planting. By ordering early, you can secure your preferred species and make a lasting contribution to the environment. Since 1972, Nebraska's NRDs have partnered with landowners to plant over 101 million trees statewide. At just $1.20 per seedling, and with cost-share programs available in many districts, these conservation trees provide immense benefits to...
SIDNEY--Another beloved Sidney tradition took place on Veteran's Day: the annual Bean Feed at Sidney Elks Lodge #1894. The free meal drew a big group of veterans and their families who get to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal and visit with other veterans and neighbors. Cheyenne County Veteran's Services Coordinator Fred Wiedeburg said, "This is such a great event every year, and it takes a lot of people to pull it off. I started calling and texting this morning and everybody involved got in...
SIDNEY--A tradition in Sidney continued on Veteran's Day 2024 with the annual Veteran's Breakfast at Cabela's flagship store. A big group of veterans came out to the store to enjoy breakfast and also enjoy each other's company and share stories about their service. Cabela's General Manager Lee Wiegand said, "It's the very least we can do to honor the sacrifices of these great folks, and Bass Pro/Cabela's is honored to host a breakfast for these veterans. We also support active military, law...
Gladys Mae Hartzler, age 84 of Sidney, NE went to be with the Lord and her angels in the early morning hours of November 6th, 2024. Services were held on Monday November 11, 2024 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Brenda Pfiefly officiating. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or St. Jude's Research Hospital. You may view Gladys' Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www....
Delores 'Dee' Agnes (Gasseling) Cotant Farrar, age 84, from Hemingford, NE passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Garden County Health Services in Oshkosh, Nebraska. Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Berean Church in Chadron, NE with Pastor Justin Schefcik officiating. Burial will be in Mullen, NE at the Cedarview Cemetery on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Services will be livestreamed on the...
Warren (Smoke) Davison, formally of Sterling, CO and Ogallala, NE, died Saturday, November 2nd, at age 80. Smoke is remembered for a decades long career as a home builder in the Ogallala area and spent years working skilled trades for Frosh Construction, Ness Construction, Ogallala Ready-Mix, and Barr Hauling, until semi-retiring to Sterling where he became property manager of the Inn, part-time handyman at Riverview Golf, and drove for Sterling Auto. In his spare time, Smoke reveled with...
SIDNEY--Big crowds on both sides of the stadium weathered the cold and rainy conditions last Friday night and watched the Red Raiders storm past the Chadron Cardinals in the second half of the game to advance to the semi-final round of the NSAA C1 State Tournament. Sidney's 32-to-8 drubbing of Chadron earned the Red Raiders a game against the Central City Bison, who topped Lakeview to earn their place in the semi-final game. Friday night's game started with temperatures just over freezing and a...
LINCOLN--The Leyton Lady Warrior Volleyball team entered the NSAA D2 State Tournament as the number one seed, with a 33-and-0 record and winners of the D2-2 District Championship. The Lady Warriors' last appearance at the State Tournament was back in 2013 when the Lady Warriors lost their first-round matchup. A fourth-place showing is the best result the Lady Warriors have had, back with the 2008 team. This year's team went into the tournament undefeated, having dropped only six sets the entire...
"To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgement and equity." Proverbs 1:2,3 Many people misunderstand who God is, what He's up to, where He stands, when He moves, how He plumbs circumstances and why He uses the people He does. A study of Proverbs, Psalms and New Testament, will find that God is not nice. He is just, right and good. He is not fair. He is gracious, kind and equitable. That is, what He does for me,...
Much frustration results when a person tries to be someone who they are not. When this happens a number of factors are at play. Pressure to conform to the expectations of others, the desire for acceptance, and the yearning to emulate other's lifestyles are some of them. You are a unique individual. No one else is exactly like you. You have aptitudes, abilities, desires, and a personality unlike anyone else's. You need to recognize and be who you are. It's easy to get caught up with trends and...
Time to take a break... Every once in a while we need to pause, take a deep breath and step outside of the daily grind. So without making apologies if I step on some political toes here are some humorous moments from days gone by. You deserve a chuckle for enduring today’s weirdness. While in the Navy (late 1960s & early 1970s) my favorite watches were mid watches – a 2 hour watch between midnight and 0400. Those scheduled to have a mid watch could to go to the mess hall before, or after...
The 2024 election is over. Americans voted for change. President Donald Trump's re-election, along with Republican majorities in the House and Senate, marks a turning point for our country. The people of the United States have spoken clearly and decisively. We rejected the failed leadership of President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Instead, Americans voted for a better economy, a secure border, and American strength projected abroad. It's time to get...
