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On Tuesday, Sullivan Hills Camp hosted a Business After Hours event at Buffalo Point Steakhouse and Grill. Sullivan Hills is a 640-acre campground located north of Lodgepole. Fishing, paddle boating and kayaking are some of the most popular activities on the protected land full of wildlife. Sullivan Hills hosts a Lutheran summer camp for kids in June and July, with the rest of the year left open for conferences and retreats for those of all denominations. The venue hosts weddings, birthdays, family reunions, school groups and events for...
The Status Advisory Board for the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds Foundation appeared before the Board of Commissioners because they discovered that an appointed board was unnecessary, as the foundation created falls under the umbrella of the Nebraska Community Foundation. As part of this community foundation oversight, the board can be driven by volunteer participation. The members of the foundation asked the Board of Commissioners to withdraw the appointments, made previously in September. The Board obliged with a three-to-zero vote. The members...
The Cheyenne County Ladies Chamber is putting on a Christmas wreath contest open to organizations and individuals. The wreaths will be displayed in windows of businesses throughout downtown Sidney until Dec. 22. The contest will be separated into youth and adult divisions. The youth division will consist of any entries from high school seniors and below. The wreaths will be judged on originality, creativity, construction/durability and overall appearance. Prizes will be given for three categories—most traditional, most unique and most w... Full story
Blain Schilreff spends much of his day in Sidney, working for Cabela's. But he also serves on the Kimball Community Concert Committee. That's where he got to know Carol Jo Nagel as she became a regular at the concerts. One day, she was not in attendance and it raised questions. Schilreff learned that Nagel was at home because her car had broken down and did not want to trouble anyone for a ride, even to her job at George Risk Industries. Nagel is not in the best of health. She lives paycheck to paycheck, thus being unable to afford necessary re...
The volleyball team at Sidney High School presented a check for over $540 to Brenda Noel, president of the Night of Hope organization on Friday afternoon. The team had a "pink out" for their block out cancer game on Tuesday. The Night of Hope organization funds patient aid and assistance wherever income and insurance end. The allocated funds are strictly confidential. There are still shirts available, and proceeds will continue to be given to Noel. To purchase a shirt, email... Full story
Judge Derek Weimer and Officer Curtis Hofrock held an assembly at Sidney Middle School to inform seventh and eighth grade students about the implications of using smart phones in dumb ways. Weimer pulled his cell phone out of his jacket pocket, held it high and said, "This is an incredibly powerful thing." Weimer explained that cell phones today are not phones; they are computers with phone features. You can check your email, surf the web, take photos, log onto social media sites, text, check... Full story
The Onken's spent one Sunday afternoon putting up decorations throughout their yard. Amanda spent an entire day drilling holes in some pumpkins, filling them with Christmas lights and making them into topiaries. Unfortunately, the inconsistent weather caused the topiaries to shrivel. KSB will be awarding a Holiday Yard of the Month four times per year-for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. To nominate a friend or neighbor, call (308) 254-5851....
On Monday representatives from the InternNE program met with local businesses to promote internship possibilities and funding opportunities. Through its website InternNE allows businesses to post available internships online and apply for grants. The website and the grant program are related, but the two are operated and funded separately. “It’s really a place for businesses and students to connect,” InternNE Specialist, Allison Hatch said. “It’s kind of your one-stop-shop. You can find interns and then it’s also your way to apply to the gran...
The sixth grade girls at West Elementary in Sidney participated in the Mean Stinks live stream of the "Biggest. Assembly. Ever." to spread the word of the anti-bullying campaign on Wednesday. Bullying is defined as behaviors deliberately making another person feel inadequate, or with a purpose of belittling. These behaviors are generally recognized as harassment, physical harm, demeaning speech on a repeated basis. Bullying is an intentional act. To prepare for the assembly, the sixth graders...
October is breast cancer awareness month. The National Football League honors this by wearing pink accessories with their uniforms. The Sidney Raiders football players each donated $10 in order to wear pink socks and sweatbands in one of their games this month. All of the proceeds from the donations were given to the Night of Hope organization. Before practice on Thursday, the team presented the check to a representative of the organization.... Full story
The 10th Annual Hay Day Festival will be a free night of family entertainment held by the Cool Kids Club/No Limits and Kids Plus on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the 4-H building at the Cheyenne County Fair Grounds. Families are encouraged to come in costume. The Hay Day Festival includes a penny carnival, cakewalk, bouncy house, games, cookie decorating, refreshments and many opportunities to win prizes, which are awarded by age group. Newborns through age five are eligible for a Wal-Mart gift card, ages six through eight can... Full story
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) hosted a presentation covering the state’s innovation programs aimed at encouraging and supporting the transfer of Nebraska-based technology and innovation to rural and urban areas. In 2010, the state of Nebraska commissioned a study that looked at how Nebraska compared to other states in fostering an entrepreneurial environment and in the strength of industries. From that report came a four-part piece of legislation known as the Talent Innovation Initiative, which aimed at advancing b...
Pete Ricketts joined the race for governor just six weeks ago. He had initially supported Mike Flood. But when the speaker of the Nebraska legislature backed out after learning that his wife had been diagnosed with breast cancer, Ricketts began to reconsider his options. “The reason I’m running for governor, frankly, is because I love Nebraska. We live the American dream here,” Ricketts said. “I want to help continue that. Through the great leadership we’ve had, they’ve laid a tremendous... Full story
Sid Dinsdale is running for the U.S. Senate out of frustration with the federal government. Dinsdale grew up in Palmer, Neb. and has spent his professional career working in bank branches throughout the state, learning about the business and the state's diverse communities simultaneously. Dinsdale wants to change some happenings in Washington D.C. for the sake of future generations. He is most upset with the passing of the Affordable Care Act. “I’m not a big believer in a single-pay system acr... Full story
County Highway Superintendent Tom Noel met with the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners on Monday to discuss the cost of recent mishaps, as well a progress in pouring gravel along roadbeds. Noel reported special labor costs to the board of $3,375. These covered the work of those assigned to fixing the hood of a county truck after a tire blew out. Torn rubber banged the hood severely enough that it needed clever repair. They cut parts from other hoods to patch the damage, saving thousands of dollars. The motion to pay the bills presented was...
National Drug Take Back Day will be held locally on Oct. 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sidney Police Department. Drug take back is a program set up by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and is a safe way for people to dispose of their unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications. The medications are put into a sealed box and shipped to the DEA in St. Louis where they are incinerated. “It’s really the only safe way to dispose of medications,” Curtis Hofrock said. This will mark the fifth year that Sidney has participated in Na... Full story
Ken Schilz has had a busy year. The state senator from the 47th district explained during this week’s Legislative Forum in Sidney the concerns expressed over taxation, water use and even the pressure on law enforcement due to Colorado’s legalization of marijuana—and how the state is dealing with those issues. This summer, Schilz served on the tax modernization committee. Their main focus has been addressing the state’s tax structure. “In my mind, no matter what you do, the taxes are always to... Full story
Tom Carlson enjoys the campaigning process of traveling throughout the state of Nebraska—except when powerful crosswinds hit his trailer. Still, he will have visited all 93 counties by year’s end. “When I tell an individual or a group who I am, what I stand for and why I should be governor, I’m getting agreement,” Carlson said. “That’s what’s important.” There are now five candidates running for governor on the Republican ticket, but Carlson is the only one calling the third Congressional dis... Full story
On Wednesday afternoon, the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce held the Nebraska Fall Legislative Forum. The key areas of the forum revolved around taxation, affecting both businesses and individuals, economic development and labor relations (worker and unemployment compensation). President of the State Chamber, Barry Kennedy said that most would agree that they are one of the elite entities in dealing with issues of economic development and the business end of labor relations. “We call o...
One thing I didn’t mentally prepare for when moving to Nebraska was the fact that I would become a dislocated fan. I lived in Indiana for all 22 years of my life, until September when I jumped ship. But, because I had stayed in the same region, it never really occurred to me that my Midwest teams wouldn’t be broadcasted out here. It’s been really strange not seeing the Colts play every week. And finally, when they played on a Monday, they had a horrible game—right before the huge matchup with the Broncos. I really have enjoyed being able to... Full story
Chuck Hassebrook has spent his whole life in public service—36 years at the Center for Rural Affairs and 18 years on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. These divergent paths, both rural and urban, converged on the gubernatorial campaign trail. Though the race for governor is still in its early stages, Hassebrook already has volunteers in all 93 counties across the state. He has visited 50 of the counties and plans to travel to 75 by Thanksgiving. Because of his involvement at the C...
The school board approved two agenda items with ease, then returned to an issue that split the local population down the middle. Plans for a new elementary school to replace three existing structures resurfaced during Monday night's meeting. The proposal for a bond issue to construct a modern K-4 building was voted down in a special election last month. With all of the controversy surrounding the plans, the board elected to hold additional meetings to show the public that they care and want to... Full story
The 2013-2014 influenza season is quickly approaching. It peaks in the dead of winter between January and February, but bears a striking resemblance to the hockey season, as it can span from October through May. Despite its unpredictable nature, flu season demands some planning ahead by healthcare facilities. The Sidney Regional Medical Center (SRMC) had to place the orders for flu vaccines last March. They have gotten in 1,300 vaccines so far and anticipate a total of approximately 3,000 doses... Full story
The 2013 Health Center Foundation's Fall Soup/Chili Bazaar was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Elks Lodge. This was the fourth consecutive year for the HCF putting on the event. Beta Sigma Phi sorority has each of it's members create a gallon of chili, which are then blended together to serve as one at the Bazaar. "It's a fabulous blend of chili," said Evie Parsons, marketing and PR director at the hospital. Each year is different than the last, but the event always serves hundreds in the...
On Tuesday the Cheyenne County Sheriff's office, along with investigators from the Sidney Police Department, the Nebraska State Patrol and the Western Nebraska Intelligence & Narcotics Group arrested several Sidney residents on drug related charges. Becky Pounder was charged with possession of a controlled substance, as was Martin White. Lynnette Robertson received charges of possession with intent to distribute, as well as possession of money used in the purchase of illegal substances. Three others in the house at the time investigators... Full story
