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This Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m., ventriloquist Greg Claassen will be performing in the Octoberfest tent. Greg Claassen and his “friends” have been performing a Ventriloquist comedy show for the past 30 years throughout North America and Canada. Claassen began his career as a young child determined to learn how to “throw his voice” which means to make something that is not real, such as a toy, seem to be speaking. Six years into Claassen’s career he was selected as a national winner in the “Bob Hope Search for the Top” comedy competition....
Local Sidney banks have reported a new scam hitting Sidney residents through text messages. There have also been some reports of cell phone numbers and landlines receiving rude voicemails from the same number. First reports of the scam seemed to be mainly targeting Verizon customers. However, newer reports have come from almost every phone carrier in Sidney. The text message reported as a scam rea...
Nebraska Shakespeare is proud to present its 2016 On Tour production of Hamlet on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m., at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. Nebraska Shakespeare will also be conducting an educational workshop at Sidney High School on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. for students. According to Nebraska Shakespeare Artistic Director, Vincent Carlson-Brown, "Hamlet is a play about a boy who loved his father, and misses him dearly. It is a play about a boy who loses sight of love in a...
The 2016 For Peetz Sake Parade Marshals are Marlin and Cynthia Michaels. Marlin and Cynthia Michaels have lived in the Peetz area all of their lives. Marlin was born in Sidney, and was raised in Peetz. He graduated from Peetz High School. After Marlin graduated from high school, his father passed away the following fall. He found himself farming by himself and supporting his mother and sister. Cynthia was also born in Sidney, Nebraska and graduated from Sidney High. Marlin and Cynthia were...
Dalton Volunteer Fire Department proudly announced a new generation of trained emergency medical technicians. These Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) have undergone rigorous training including course work, hands-on training and continuing education. The rescue unit known as “Dalton 99” usually goes to all fires, accidents and other rescue calls for sickness and injury. During the 2015-16 years they responded to 14 fires and 25 rescue calls. With all of the new EMTs the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department is asking for donations to update the...
Cheyenne County Chamber is hosting its fourth annual Newcomer’s Social at the Sidney Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5-7 p.m. All residents who are new to Cheyenne County within the past 24 months are welcome to attend. Many different businesses from the community will be in attendance to represent their Cheyenne County business to newcomers. There will also be a Grilled Cheese Challenge, door prizes and a grand prize for those in attendance. For information contact Cheyenne County Chamber at 308-254-5851....
Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) received a donation of $25,000 from Wheat Belt Public Power District Thursday at Wheat Belt's headquarters north of Sidney. The gift will support the Powerline Construction and Maintenance Technology program at WNCC's Alliance campus. Since the program was started 10 years ago, more than 150 linemen have been trained and placed in jobs at power and utility companies. "This generous donation will be directed to support our power line students and an...
All Pro-Dads is a group geared to bring first through fourth graders together with male role models. Although it is geared toward male role models, the child’s role model does not have to be male to attend. All Pro-Dads kicked off its third year Tuesday, Sept. 13. The group meets every month from 7-7:30 a.m. in the commons hall at Sidney High School for a free breakfast and a community guest speaker to briefly speak to the group. According to Gene Russel, principal of South Elementary, the group is a great place for role modes to spend q...
Sidney’s City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 13, when Ed Sadler, city manager updated council on some of city department’s accomplishments this past fiscal year. Accomplishments reported include helping “Help Keep Sidney Beautiful” with tire disposal project at the landfill. The east water booster station was upgraded and the Summit water booster station was rehabbed. No compliance issues were found at the wastewater plant and all quality assurance testing was completed. Over 17,000 passengers rides were given on the city bus system with only on...
The 89th Dalton Fall Festival is kicking off their annual festival on Friday. This year’s theme is “How Do You Express Your Holiday?” Friday there will be a Senior Citizens’ Soup Supper from 5-7 p.m. The Leyton Warrior football team will kick-off its homecoming game against Morrill at 7 p.m. Saturday will be packed full of activities that includes a tractor pull and car show at Legion Park. Starting at 8 a.m., a cancer walk will be held, followed by co-ed softball and co-ed sand volleyball. A parade will start at 10:30am with a craft fair at...
Sidney City Council will be holding the first of its two September regular meetings tonight at 7:15p.m. in the council chambers located on 1115 13th Avenue. At the meeting, council will be going over and voting on adopting 2016-17 budget summary for all city funds including the tax levy and unused budget. Last year, Sidney’s property tax request was $2,017,844.66 with a tax rate of .435787. This year’s proposed 2016-17 property tax request is $2,089,077.94, with tax levy of .435787. A request to increase restricted funds for the tax levy lid by...
Local 4-H’ers came home from competition at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island with multiple ribbons from various projects they originally showcased at Cheyenne County Fair a little over a month ago. Kids age 10 through 18, who were able to advance from Cheyenne County Fair to the Nebraska State Fair, had the opportunity to showcase what they have learned and worked on in 4-H throughout the year. Judges consisted of those who are members of the 4-H Science work-group. Three to five top exhibits have received a $100 award from the N...
The 4-H Nebraska Extension office is currently looking for volunteers to help teach different shooting sport classes in Sidney this year. A Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Workshop is scheduled for October in Bridgeport, NE this class is needed to help with the shooting club. It will be held October 29 and 30 at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport. The deadline to register for the session is October 19th. Volunteers have the opportunity to become certified as an adult age 21 years and older or apprentice age...
After refiguring the 2017 Cityof Sidney budget, the mil levy will remain at .43%, the same percentage as the 2016 mill-levy. To help make this happen some of the equipment reserve was trimmed. The proposed park study and some roadwork was also cut out of the upcoming budget to help lower the mill-levy. The Communication Center presented its budget for the new fiscal year. The Center has requested a budget of $400,000 to come from the City, up from last year’s budget of $277,000. The increase in funding is mainly due to the Center hoping to a...
The Cheyenne County Chamber Board has made the decision to no longer be apart of the Main Street Program offered in Nebraska by the Nebraska Historical Society. The Nebraska Main Street Network was established to help communities develop traditional commercial districts so towns can attract residents and businesses, promote commercial investment and gain economic growth. The program originally helped communities walk through the revitalization process, develop partnerships and plan for the future. According to its website, The Main Street...
Potter Days kicked off official events on Thursday evening by crowning the 2016 Potter Days Queen at Legion Hall in Potter. Girls who wished to enter the Potter Days Queen contest had to be a junior or senior in high school and attend Potter-Dix schools or be home schooled within Potter. Each one of the girls was also required to submit a biography to be considered. Only voters who live within the Potter school district were allowed to cast their vote. Trinity Langley received the most votes...
Potter Days participants have started preparing for the 2016 celebration by holding a dress rehearsal. Both Miss Potter candidates and residents performing in the Legion Show practiced Wednesday night at the Legion Hall in Potter. Residents of all ages will be performing in the Legion Show on Saturday afternoon. This is the first year local sixth graders have been able to participate. Leif Enevoldsen, Luke Kasten, Gunnar Oleson, Jayden Shoemaker, Karter Wittrock and Zach Rotert have all...
Earlier this week Sidney hosted a three-day safety training for electrcial linemen in the area, sponsored by Nebraska Rural Electric Association. Several vendors also helped make this training possible by donating time and equipment for students to learn. More than 60 linemen west of McCook and into Colorado and Wyoming came to Sidney to attend the safety training. According to Larry Oetken, job training and safety coordinator with the NREA, multiple different trainings are held in Western...
The 4-H Robotics Club held its first meeting this season on Tuesday at the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney. The club is available for first through 12th grade. According to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln Extension office in Sidney, the positive impact the Robotics Club has on participants is gratifying. Research has shown participants have more interest in doing well in school and show more interest in attending college. By joining the Robotics Club participants will get to...
Karl Elmshaeuser spoke about key issues in Nebraska with Sloan Estates residents late last week. Elmshaeuser is running for Nebraska's Legislature in District 47 in the upcoming November elections. Elmshaeuser attended Northeast high school in Lincoln Nebraska. He went on to earn his associate's degree in Administration of Justice and a bachelor's degree in general studies. Elmhaeuser spent six years in the United States Marine Corps as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. He is currently...
At the regular Sidney City Council meeting last week, Sidney City Manager Ed Sadler brought to council a potential price for the new piping project that needs to be done along highway link L17J. The project was brought to light after the water distribution pipeline project was finished along Ft. Sidney road and Pole Creek Crossing. The previous contractor informed the City Manager additional pipes would also need replaced along L17J near Old Post road. The old pipe system was unable to create the water pressure needed to properly function and...
In an event hosted by Peggy Popps and Wendall Gaston at Buffalo Point, Steve Erdman encouraged Sidney residents to vote for him for Legislature 47th District during the November election. Erdman has been a lifelong resident of Morrill County. He began his career in farming in 1972 learning first hand the hard work and responsibility that agriculture takes. Erdman has also served on numerous business and public boards both local and national. In 1981, unhappy with the education his children were...
This year 102 fourth grade students at North Elementary have planted fall tub gardens. Various short season seeds were planted in tubs, which were hand painted by the students. Students will work in teams to care for their plants throughout the year. Each student will use their Garden Science Journal to record their observations such as changes in their gardens, the care they gave their plant, and comparing their garden's growth with another tub garden. The journals will be completed on a...
Local Boy Scouts gathered at the Lodgepole Valley Youth camp Tuesday to sign up for the new year. Nearly 20 boys and their parents signed up at the event, which is part of a drive to offer scouting to more boys. Boys first grade through the age of 18 have gathered together to participate in Boy Scouts of America since the early 1900s. The mission of Boy Scouts is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling them with the values of the Scout oath...
Tuesday night’s meeting of the city council discussed a water meter reading system. Ed Sadler, city manager, brought to council’s attention a pilot water program with Landys and Gyr that has been unsuccessful in allowing the city to read both electric and water meters through the same system. While the electrical system is working, issues on the water side resulted in meters not being installed. Staff is requesting the city discontinues the program and continues with the previously used Neptune program. No funding has been used to install pil...
