Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper
Sorted by date Results 76 - 100 of 104
Sidney authorities responded to an emergency call about a hit and run on Thursday on 16th Street near North Elementary. According to Sidney Police Department Interim Chief Joseph Aikens, the call first came in as a pedestrian hit and run, but the injured male was actually on a skateboard. Aikens said that a teenaged-male was riding his skateboard down the hill southbound on Sixteenth Street when he ran the stop sign and crashed into the side of a black car driven by a teenaged female. The female driver panicked and fled the scene. But after a...
Sidney High School (SHS) juniors took the ACT on testing day, March 19. Principal Chris Arent is excited about seeing the scores from this year’s test when the complete results are released by the end of summer. Arent said that the Sidney school district is consistently in the top 10 highest ACT scores, and the students have done well in the past so he anticipates the same with this year’s scores. The Sidney School District is the smallest of eight all-size districts that are part of the Nebraska Department of Education’s (NDE) “pilot program...
The Sidney High School (SHS) Alumni and Email List is “a work in progress,” according to Donna Wiedeburg, Webmaster for Sidney Public Schools. For the alumni list, Wiedeburg and others at SHS are working to get as many names as possible. Currently, SHS has lists of student’s that date back to 1939. Shane Johnson, of the Educational Foundation Board,says, “The Alumni List is a good way for graduates of SHS to keep in touch with their roots. A lot of SHS graduates leave, and this is a good way for them to keep in touch.” Johnson is very appreciat...
The Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) made a presentation to the children of Awana at Evangelical Free Church, Wedneday. The CMA members rode motorcycles into the sanctuary of the church, and then took to the stage. Front and center of the stage was Brent Jeffers with a “dummy” named Chopper on his knee. The dialogue between Chopper and Jeffers began with questions about what Christians look like, and Reverend Mark Zalesky joined in. the moral of their conversation was to not judge peo...
Dozens of people attended the benefit dinner for Derek Stafford on March 26 in the Sidney High School cafeteria. Derek was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 6 months. In addition to cystic fibrosis, Derek also has a blood clotting disorder. The fundraiser was held to benefit Derek’s family’s expenses that are incurred during their frequent trips to Denver for Derek’s treatments and medicines. When Derek is admitted to the hospital in Denver, it is always a two-week minimum stay,...
To cap off Agriculture Week, students in Shauna George’s first grade class at South Elementary enjoyed agriculture-themed activities, March 22. George read “First Peas to the Table” by Susan Grigsby to the children. After the reading, George quizzed the children about planting and harvesting. A Farm Bureau representative, Jennifer Gipfert, asked the children what is grown around Sidney. In keeping with the theme, Gipfert brought in bags of peas that were donated by Walker Farms for the children...
Editor’s note: This article contains personal observations of the writer. A band from Seattle, Lybecker, rocked the house and entertained the concert goers throughout their high-energy set at the Sidney High Performing Arts Center. Bryan Jones warmed the audience up, Monday evening, with an acoustic set and a couple of stories before the band took the stage before. The audience, composed of a wide age-range, seemed to thoroughly enjoy the evening that was capped by the members of Lybecker talking to fans, posing for pictures and giving a...
Approximately 190 students from Sidney, Layton, Bridgeport, Potter-Dix, Creek Valley, South Platte and Garden County High Schools attended the Southern Panhandle Sophomore Career Conference on March 22. Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) has hosted this conference for many years, according to Tricia England, the student services coordinator, “since the WNCC location was at the old Army depot.” England added that the career conference is a partnership between WNCC, ESU 13 and the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce and they rely on inp...
I mentioned in my first column for the Sun-Telegraph that I would relay the events that led up to my first trip to Nebraska a few years ago. This is from a “note” that I wrote on my Facebook page a year and a half ago. Due to the length of the story, this will be a two-part series. Well, here goes part one: September 10, 2001. I had resigned from my radio station job days earlier, and this was the eve of my last day at the Domino’s on Old Hammond Hwy in Baton Rouge. I went to Papa John’s to visit with my former Domino’s manager and a former co...
There will be a youth outreach concert on Monday, March 25 at the Sidney High School Fine Arts Auditorium featuring the Seattle band Lybecker. The band will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. the show is all ages and there is no admission charge. The band will be selling CDs and other merchandise at the show. This concert is sponsored by local youth groups, businesses and organizations and the organizer of the event Brad Rusk says “This concert is to give something unique for the local youth of the area. With the limitations of things to do for the k...
Miles for Hope “Moving toward a Cure” is a 5K Run/Walk and a one mile Fun Run that is held in locations across the country. This year, the closest location is in Denver, at Sloan’s Park on April 6. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the 5K run/walk begins at 10:00 a.m. The Fun Run starts at 10:15 a.m. At 11:00 a.m. the fundraising awards will be given out and those who are currently battling this disease will be honored and those who have lost their battle will be remembered. Participants from the 5K may also take part in the one mile Survi...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning about the popular antibiotic azithromycin which is sold under brands that include Zithromax and Zmax. According to new studies, the antibiotic may cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart that may lead to a potentially fatal irregular heart rhythm. Patients who are at a higher risk for developing this condition include those with known risk factors such as existing QT interval prolongation, low blood levels of...
If your child is 5 years of age on or before July 13 of this year, he or she is eligible for kindergarten registration. The registration for kindergarten students who will be attending Sidney Public Schools during the 2012-2013 school year will be each day from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. from April 8 through April 12. This year’s location is at South Elementary, at the corner of 12th and Toledo Streets. The students must be registered by the parent or a legal guardian. When registering the child, the following items must be presented: The current i...
David Goebel, a representative from Ameresco spoke with members of the Potter-Dix Board of Education (BOE) on March 14 concerning the school’s energy audit and about the improvements that can be made to the current system. In opening, the he summarized what was discussed at last month’s meeting. The boiler at Dix is a single boiler that is unreliable, old and energy-inefficient; it delivers steam to elements that are also nearing the end of their life-cycle. Goebel reminded the board members that they had discussed the advantages in cha...
Students at Central Elementary in Mrs. Roach’s class and Mrs. Sylvester’s class are keeping up with the Iditarod. Each student has chosen a musher and they are following his or her progress along the Iditarod trail. In Sylvester’s math class, the children are being taught how Pi (3.14) circles tie in to the Iditarod checkpoints. In Roach’s class, the children are participating in “Iditaround Nebraska,” using a map of Nebraska in the fashion of the Iditarod. The children read in their socia...
Monsanto’s representative Bob Cummings presented two $2,500 checks to the Cheyenne County 4-H Council as part of their America Farmer’s Grow Communities (AFGC) during the annual spring carnival on March 16. Chris Meyer was the local farmer who was chosen to select the recipient for the check. He chose the Cheyenne County 4-H because he was a part of the council while he was growing up. The award was originally $2,500, but because this is a draught year, Monsanto’s decided to double the award. Cu...
In my haste to pack and get ready to move last month, I forgot to pause and reflect upon an anniversary that forever changed the way that I feel when I attend indoor events and concerts. On Feb. 20, 2003, I was living in Buzzards Bay, Mass. On this day, the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in United States history where 100 people died happened in West Warwick, R. I. only 60 miles from where I lived. For those of you who are not familiar with this, the band Great White was playing that night at The Station, a small concert hall/club/bar with no...
An antibiotic is a medicine that destroys bacteria. An antibiotic will not help your body fight a cold or flu because these infections are caused by viruses, not bacteria. Antibiotics will neither prevent nor, fight viruses. Antibiotics will not work for bronchitis, most coughs and most sore throats either. If a person takes antibiotics every time he or she is sick, the bacteria may become antibiotic resistance. The bacteria may become stronger and harder to kill. If this happens, stronger medicine or hospitalization may be needed. It is...
The inaugural Lego building competition at the Cheyenne County Community Center. There were three age categories comprised of 47 entrants. Competitors were first asked to build a vehicle, then a structure and “something creative.” Judges scored the creations on a scale of one to ten based on recognition, explanation of what it is/what it will do and creativity. Only the individuals who were registered were allowed to build the creations, they couldn’t share Legos or ideas and the parents were...
Weyerts American Legion Auxiliary Unit 137 of Gurley has released their yearly report. The 2012 officers were: Phyllis Ladine – President; Chris Lind – Vice President; Adeline Frerichs – Secretary; Carol Franzen – Treasurer. Service Committees: Chris Lind – Girls State, Poppy Posters, and Americanism Essays Phyllis Ladine – Children Education and Flag Etiquette Carol Franzen – Membership, Music, and Veteran’s Affairs Adeline Frerichs – Poppy Day and News Reporter Betty Kurth – Chaplain Marvel Moore – Cards The unit held nine meetings with an...
The purchase of Kuno tablets for teachers and students and updating internet access points dominated members’ discussion during the March Potter-Dix Board of Education meeting. Cisco Systems employee made a map of the Potter school to determine where new access points need to be installed to support new tablets. It was determined and then explained that approximately 10 would be needed to cover entire school, at a cost of around $600 each. In addition, there would be $107 per year for 24/7 technical support of each of the access points, and the...
The week of March 11-17 is the sixth annual World Salt Awareness Week. The theme this year, “Less Salt, Please,” highlights reducing the sodium content of food prepared outside the home, such as in restaurants and other settings. This year’s theme encourages chefs, caterers, and the prepared food industry to decrease the amount of sodium they add to food and to purchase lower sodium ingredients and products. Prepared meals and processed foods can contain high levels of sodium. A leading risk factor for strokes and heart attack is high blood...
At the monthly Deuel County Board of Education (BOE) meeting, there was a lengthy discussion concerning the process and costs to either replace or repair the track at the Creek Valley High School. There is $450,000 in the budget to work with for the track project. There are grants available that may cover 25 percent as long as the surface used is composed of 25 percent of Nebraska rubber granules from recycled tires, per Ruth Johnston with the Department of Environmental Quality. Johnston stated that most of the schools will get a $20,000 to $2...
Chicken pox is a childhood disease that most children suffer few major problems from. But for babies, adolescents, adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, this childhood disease can be severe. The severe problems can include: • Dehydration • Pneumonia • Bleeding problems • Brain infection or inflammation • Bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues in children including Group A streptococcal infections • Blood system infections (sepsis) • Toxic shock syndrome • Bone infections • Joint infections • Death Classic c...
The Sidney 4-H chapter will hold its spring carnival on Saturday, March 16 from 5-8 p.m. at the Cheyenne County Fair Grounds. This year’s theme will be “Shoot for the Stars.” The 4-H extension educator for Cheyenne County, Kimball and Banner, Cynthia Gill, says that there will be all - ages fun for the entire family at this year’s event. Attendees will be able to partake in activities which will include a cake walk, Nerf gun target shooting and pillow fighting. There will also be a fishing...
