Week of June 27, 2024
Week of June 27, 2024
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Final preparations are being made, and last-minute details are being ironed out by the Cheyenne County Fair Board, which had its second-to-last regular meeting Monday night. After approving the minutes from the last meeting, Treasurer Kip Miller gave the Treasurer's reports, saying that all warrants had been turned in and the outstanding bills had been paid. The next order of business was approving Gina Elsen as an Alternate Fair Board member. Elsen...
All aboard a raft fresh off of the Mississippi River, Huck Finn's High Tailin' Adventures splashed into Sidney this past weekend. Based on the classic novel written by Mark Twain and adapted by Susan Pargman, the children's production kicked off Way Out West's 31st year as a community theatre in Sidney. A twist on the original tale published in 1884, Huck Finn's High Tailin' Adventures tells the story of a young boy searching for a better life while helping his friend, Jim, escape the...
SIDNEY--For many years, the Living Memorial Gardens has been an oasis of natural beauty in Sidney, created and maintained by dedicated citizens of Sidney who have a love for flowers and gardening. Living Memorial Gardens president Coleen Langdon has announced a fundraising effort for the grounds and buildings attached, seeking contributions and grants from the Sidney business community and charitable citizens. There are several projects in the gardens that require funding to accomplish, and...
Looking for something fun to do in the convenience of your hometown? The Sidney Public Library located at 1112 12th Avenue has just what you’re searching for, and more. Boasting children, young adult, and adult reading programs, the opportunity to claim different local prizes for your time reading is an option this Summer. “I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s expressions. We’ve had some fabulous prizes donated this year,” Heather Rohm head of the adult reading program had to...
Over the past several weeks, severe storms have damaged crops in the North Platte Valley and the Panhandle with heavy rainfall, hail, high winds, and low-land flooding. The National Weather Service reported a confirmed EF-1 tornado on Thursday, June 20, which damaged homes, crops, and pivots along a two-mile path between Morrill and Mitchell, Neb. Hailstorms in the southern Panhandle have damaged the winter wheat crop. Heavy rainfall also flooded fields and county roads. "High winds and a confirmed tornado have turned over pivots, damaged...
Lincoln, Nebraska, June 18, 2024 – Agricultural producers in Nebraska should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office as soon as possible to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete. The acreage reporting date for spring planted crops, perennial forage such as pastures and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres is July 15, 2024. “Many USDA programs require producers to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline in order to receive program...
Are you satisfied with your property valuation? The time has come to revolt. Nebraskans will never be heard until we collectively decide to protest our valuations. Protesting valuations is the most cost-efficient way to lead a tax rebellion. Therefore, I want to encourage every property owner in Nebraska to file a protest. Form 422 be delivered in person to the county clerk or mailed with a postmark no later than June 30, 2024. Instructions for filing and Form 422 can be found on the Nebraska...
JULESBERG, CO. -- Starting on July 8th, Biblical Civics sessions will be held at The Joy Mission, in Julesburg, CO, to educate voters on constitutional foundations and the role of Christianity from our nation's founding through the present day. Coordinated by Ivy Joy Johnson, longtime pastor, Christian community leader and author, the events will take place every Monday at 6:30 p.m. starting July 8 and ending on November 4 at the Joy Mission. Located at 401 West 3rd Street in Julesburg,...
The City of Sidney will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All City Departments will be closed, and the City Transportation Bus will not be running. Thursday’s trash will be picked up on Wednesday. The Library will also be...
James P. Walsh, age 76 of Elkhorn, NE passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024 in Omaha, NE. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Dalton Cemetery in Dalton, NE with Father Stephen Deaver officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday, June 28 from 1-6:00 P.M with family present from 4-6:00 P.M. You may view James' Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service,...
Virginia L. Mahr, 96, of Sidney, NE passed away at her home on Monday, June 17, 2024. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, South Divide with Pastor Neil Carlson officiating. Burial followed at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are designated to Trinity Lutheran Church, South Divide. Services were recorded and are available to watch on the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals). Family and friends can...
BRIDGEPORT--Sidney's Stingray Swim Team is cutting through the water full steam ahead so far this season, with their own home meet behind them and now traveling to other towns and looking to bring home medals for their efforts. The team traveled up to Bridgeport over the past weekend and brought along 46 swimmers to compete at the meet. It was hot and relatively cloud-free on Saturday in Bridgeport, which is perfect weather for swimming. The races started early and lasted into the afternoon,...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY-- It was the day before the official first day of summer and the Sidney Red Raider Cross Country team was already in full swing preparing for the upcoming season. 2021-22 State Coach of the Year Donna Wiedeburg always uses the summer vacation to get her athletes ready to compete at the highest level from the start of the season, and the long-time Cross Country coach always has something new to motivate and inspire her athletes to push themselves further...
"I wait for the Lord; my soul waits and in His Word I do hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning. Yes, more than they who watch for the morning." Psalm 130:5-6 As the United States of America celebrates a Declaration of Independence written by the Finger of God 248 years ago, we are assured that Heaven is watching! God's pattern is simple, the same and timely, never changing! God's first watch for the U.S.A. was to declare independence from a depraved and...
The following is an editorial article my father Calvin K. Sunderland wrote in the 1970's. I've edited it a bit so this version only half as long as the original. Sometimes we need to go back to our roots and rediscover our foundations. This article is from my early days in the newspaper field. At the time my dad wrote the following, I was a reporter, photographer, press operator, dark room tech, etc. at the Humboldt Sun newspaper in Winnemucca, Nevada. * * * As a reaction to Watergate, a lot of...
In the last column, I discussed the negative emotions of anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, superiority, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, and ego. This column and the next, will look at the positive emotions of joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. Within each of us is the battle between positive and negative forces. We have the power to pick which force dominates. It is normal...
Did your property assessment go down this year? Perhaps you are one of the very rare Nebraskans who by chance received an equivalent valuation as last year or even a slight reduction. Once again, this year's valuation notices aptly demonstrate how broken our tax system is. The process of valuating properties in Nebraska is completely subjective. There simply is no uniform, objective methodology for valuating properties. County assessors determine the value of properties as they see fit, and...
