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Most people feel anxious or depressed at one time or another. Losing a loved one, getting fired from a job, going through a divorce, and other difficult situations can lead a person to feel sad, lonely, scared, nervous, or anxious. Those feelings are normal reactions to life’s stressors. Pastor Jim Nichols, of the Adventist Learning Center of Sidney, will be hosting an eight-session program that provides holistic and practical ways to alleviate depression and anxiety. The Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program features a DVD series w...
On Friday, law enforcement officers responded to a welfare check that resulted in the discovery of two bodies. According to Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub, authorities were asked to perform a welfare check at 2226 Maple St. in Sidney early Friday afternoon. With no answer, an officer entered the home through a window in the front of the house, where he found Rachelle C. Jensen, 36 and Jeffery C. Jensen, 39 deceased. Subscribe to the Sidney Sun-Telegraph to read the rest of the story....
According to an accident report, a black four door Dodge Neon driven by Michelle L Marlatt-Arledge, 51, of Lodgepole, was struck when she attempted to make an illegal u-turn. The accident happened on Link17J at Pole Creek Crossing in Sidney at approximately 5:59 a.m. on Friday Jan. 27. Marlatt-Arledge’s car was struck by a 2003 semi-truck driven by Issac J. Gonzales of Scottsbluff. According to the report, Marlatt-Arledge was traveling south on Link 17J in the west lane when she attempted to make an illegal U-turn crossing in front of the e...
Human development is the examination of a persons growth over the span of their life. There is one human development class that take their learning a bit further than the textbook. Brett Avila teaches Human Development Across a Lifespan at Sidney High School. The class takes students in grades 10 through 12 and offers them a hands-on approach to learning the physical, cognitive and emotional development of a distinct set of people. Two years ago, the class decide to take learning a step...
Over the past few weeks Cheyenne County Commissioners and Fair Board Members have been discussing security for the buildings located on the Cheyenne County fairgrounds. In the most recent Commissioners meeting, concerns were voiced about the security of the fairground buildings. According to Fair Board President Gerald Frerichs, buildings at the fairgrounds are found consistently unlocked after being left locked by fair board members. Recently the pavilion building had fresh horse tracks left in the freshly prepped floor, indicating someone...
A Sidney man was in County Court Tuesday on three counts of visual depiction of a sexually explicit conduct involving a child, a Class 2A Felony. According to the arrest warrant affidavit, the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) received information that child pornography had allegedly been traced and downloaded to an IP address linked to Daniel Konruff of Sidney. Pursuant to the search warrant, a phone belonging to Konruff was sized. The phone allegedly contained three videos containing child pornography. In the affidavit from Oct. 11, 2016, NSP...
County officials met in Tuesday’s Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners meeting for a budget review. The Commissioners meeting was held in the District Court room Tuesday, to make room for various officials that gathered for the county’s six month budget review. Certified Public Accountant Rachel Smith, of Rauner and Associates, presented the six month review. A local government budget is a financial plan that details the government’s projected revenues and expenditures for a defined period of time. According to Smith, the Cheyenne Count...
High Plains Art Council (HPAC) will be holding auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Rumpelstiltskin. The Montana-based MCT was founded four decades ago. The organization tours throughout the county and the world to help stage performances in small communities. The MCT will be in Sidney for a week as part of it’s international touring project, and is presented to the community by HPAC. Touring productions come complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. This year MTC will be presenting Rumpelstiltskin, the...
Sidney Public Schools (SPS) Board met to conduct new year business in Monday’s regular board meeting. The SPS Board welcomed Dr. Brandon Brown as the newest member of the board. Brown was elected to the board in the 2016 election; he took the place of prior board member Randy Miller. Outside of the school board role, Brown is a Family Medicine Physician at Sidney Regional Medical Center, with special interests in Sports Medicine and Obstetrics. “I am an avid sports fanatic and either participate or watch pretty much any sport,” Brown said....
Having a pet is a commitment that extends beyond basic needs and rules of animal welfare. One of those commitments is knowing the needs of our four legged friends, and how to keep them safe and warm in the winter months. Winter in Nebraska can get rather cold, with the average high reaching 34 degrees, and lows dipping into the negatives. The cold can take its toll on all the state's residents, even ones that come with a fur coat. Jennifer Elliott, doctor of veterinary medicine at the Creekside...
On Thursday, Jan. 5 the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting of the year, where designations and appointments of office were made and reaffirmed. Prior to the start of Thursday’s meeting, Randy Miller was sworn in as the Cheyenne County Commissioner for District One, taking the seat of previous Commissioner Steve Olsen. Commissioners began the meeting by nominating and appointing Commissioner Darrell Johnson as chairman of the board, and Commissioner Philip Sanders as vice chairman. Committees for the board will r...
Rebecca Gray had just dropped off her son at preschool when her Yukon Denali began to malfunction, it was not long before the vehicle was engulfed in flames. On Monday at approximately 12:05 p.m., the Sidney Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire located near the corner of 16th and Newton in Sidney. Gray said her daughter and granddaughter were traveling with her after dropping her son off at preschool when the vehicle's heater began malfunctioning. "I didn't have my heater on because it...
There is a new face on the Board of Commissioners this year. Randy Miller was appointed to his seat as the Cheyenne County Commissioners District one Board Member in the Thursday, Jan. 5 commissioners' meeting. County Commissioners are charged with administering county government in many states. The Cheyenne County Commissioners are comprised of three people: Board Chairman Darrell J. Johnson, Board Member Philip Sanders and newest elect Board Member Randy Miller. There has been a Board of...
More information has been requested by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) in the pending Cabela’s merger with outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops. A Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filling on Thursday stated that Bass Pro and Cabela’s received requests from the FTC for “additional information and documentary material, commonly referred to as a second request” The request is pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements act of 1976. A United States law enacted by President Ford that requires large companies to file a report...
A local family is facing both blessings and hardships this holiday season, as they put the pieces back together following a devastating fire to their home. Tammy Vowers said she was home asleep when the fire that consumed their home started Monday night. "I really don't know what happened. I was asleep, my son was studying for finals. If he wasn't there, I wouldn't have woken up," Vowers said. According to Vowers, the fire started in the attic, "the fact that it was in the attic, so the smoke...
Kelly Utley was appointed to the Sidney City Council at the last council meeting, taking over the council seat of Chris Gay. A native of western Nebraska, Utley was born and raised east of Sidney on a farm located outside of Ogallala. After receiving a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Utley developed her Certified Public Accounting career in Ogallala for 17 years. In 2009, she obtained a Masters of Hospital Administration from the University of Minnesota. To enhance...
Cheyenne County Commissioners will be holding a hearing to decide if Common mullein should be added as a noxious weed in Cheyenne County. Common mullein (Verbascim thapsus) is a non-native species that occurs throughout most of North America. It’s origins in America are attributed to US settlers and Native Americans, due to it’s many uses. According to Stevan Knezevic, Extension Weeds Specialist with the University of Lincoln, Common mullein is on the increase in northeastern Nebraska’s rangeland, woodland and pastures. It is a biennial plant...
Cheyenne County Commissioners held further discussions about the vacant Assessor position in Monday’s regular meeting. In a previous meeting, Commissioners extended the deadline to accept applications for the recently vacated Cheyenne County Assessor position. The extension was made to expand advertising for the position to the other end of the State. In Monday’s meeting Cheyenne County Attorney, Paul Schaub said there were three applications received for the position however, two of the three applicants did not fit the criteria for the pos...
Local youth got a chance to spend some time with Sidney law enforcement officers Saturday, shopping and getting to know the men and women in blue in a different capacity. The "Shop with a Cop" program was implemented this year by the members of the Sidney Police Department Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #43. A press release by the Sidney PD stated, "In the past, the FOP has purchased Christmas dinners for families needing assistance during the holidays. This year, the FOP will be funding...
Cheyenne County Visitors Center (CCVC) will be joining in the fun of celebrating the season by hosting carriage rides and pictures with Santa in the upcoming days. On Sunday, Dec. 18, the CCVC will be offering free carriage rides through the City of Sidney. Carriage riders will be picked up at 10th and Hickory St. Tourism Director Heather Hausman said the ride will last about ten minuets and riders will have the option to stop by and visit the Post Commanders home. "We will stop at the Post...
Sidney High School (SPS) recently hosted the Class B-6 District Play Production Contest in Sidney, placing fifth in the contest. The District Play Production Contest was held Dec. 3 at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. Coach Marsha Thorpe said eight schools participated in the contest. Sidney's one-act comedy play, "Shakespeare in Hollywood," received high superior ratings from the three judges. Subscribe to the Sidney Sun-Telegraph to read the rest of the story. (308) 254-2818 817...
Cabela’s held it’s Annual Shareholders meeting in Sidney on Tuesday morning, and discussion of the pending merger were not among agenda items. The shareholders meeting, usually held in May or June was delayed after a large portion of the company’s shares were purchased by an investment group, Elliot Associates. Following the investment groups share purchase, Cabela’s announced its merger with outdoor retailer Bass Pro in early October. The million dollar merger was not mentioned in Tuesday’s Shareholders meeting ,however, as members of the pr...
Sidney students participated in a preliminary spelling bee last week, earning the chance to advance to the Cheyenne County Spelling Bee that will be held in January. Thirty-five fourth, fifth and sixth grade students participated in in the spelling bee, held at the West Elementary auditorium. Out of those 35, seven will continue on to compete against area schools in the Cheyenne County Spelling Bee, set to be held on Jan. 26. The local spelling bee is part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee that is held every year, words each student must...
Black Hills Energy (BHE) crews gave back to their communities this week with their "Improving Life Day," taking time to give back to the communities they serve. This week BHE travelled to 30 communities across the state of Nebraska to donate 110 home appliances, valued at $88,000, to non-profits whose mission includes helping others. "This event demonstrates our mission of 'Improving Life With Energy' by taking time to give back to the communities we serve," said Jeff Sylvester, vice president...
First United Methodist Church's Gloribells have been a seasonal staple in the Sidney community for many years. Under the direction Marva Schiessler, the 11 members that make up the Gloribells gathered for their final rehearsal before Sunday's concert. The Gloribells members play a three octave set with brass bells. "Each member is delegated with two specific notes, they play either flat or sharp, so being dedicated to the group is important to a successful performance," Schiessler said. The...
