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Not everything has gone smoothly as the Omaha group Cabaret Theatre prepares for their April 12 show in Sidney. "We're doing a new arrangement of 'Moonglow' that's tough," said singer Becky Noble. "It's kicking us." The version they selected for Sidney's audience demands inch-perfect harmonies. But the group doesn't mind shaking up their routine, even though they've performed together as Cabaret Theatre since 1991 and three vocalists-alto Noble, soprano Camille Metoyer-Moten and bass Paul...
The Sidney Rotary Club is once again pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2014 Scholarship. The annual award will again be for $1,000.00 and may be awarded to anyone who is accepted at a post secondary institution, whether it is a university, college, trade or vocational school. Each candidate is required to complete an application and provide information about the qualities that they possess and which they feel will further qualify them for consideration. The Sidney Rotary Scholarship Committee will interview...
The Leyton 7th Grade quiz bowl team placed second at the Banner County Quiz Bowl held Friday, March 21. Back Row from left: Major Roberts, D.J. George, and Janessa Carley. Front Row from left: Nikki Scarrow, Quentin Miller, and Shelby Miller. Not pictured is Josh Kruse....
Kate Woten of Potter-Dix earned top honors in the class D1 poetry interpretation competition at the 2014 Nebraska state speech championship. The Coyotes senior also picked up a top five in serious interpretation. Students from Potter-Dix, Leyton and Creek Valley participated in the event, held at the University of Nebraska-Kearney campus last week. Emily Gill, a senior, finished fifth in poetry to pick up Leyton's best position. Creek Valley's Nash Leef ranked seventh in extemporaneous...
Twenty-six new 4-H Shooting Sports instructors from across the panhandle received their certifications to teach 4-Hers best practices in archery, shotgun and rifle last weekend in Sidney. Pictured above are newly minted archery instructors Dan Schmid, Oshkosh; Kevin Wehrer, Peetz; Marshall Bowen, Sidney; and Daniel King, Sidney, with archery course instructor Scott Stuhr. Sign ups for youth interested in archery will begin this weekend at the 4-H Carnival at the Fairgrounds on...
From Left to Right: 2nd Attendants David Blanke and Emily Gill, Queen and King Carly Rushman and Seth Schuessler, 1st Attendants Josh Reimers and Kassandra Harris....
The Leyton Speech Team poses with their runner-up trophy from the District Speech meet in Hyannis. State Qualifiers: Emily Gill-Poetry, Carly Rushman-Humorous, Carly Rushman-Entertainment, Jessica Houk-Persuasive, Caitlyn Deal-Informative, Zac Jones-Extemporaneous Speaking, Zack Schrotberger-Extemporaneous Speaking,. OID Team of Seth Schuessler, Josh Reimers, Caleb Weyerts, Zac Jones, and Zack Schrotberger. Leyton Carly Rushman, Humorous Interpretation of Prose, Entertainment Zach Jones,...
Leyton held the school's 6-8th grade Science Fair on March 20. Pictured is the overall winner, 7th Grader Danielle Higgins, with her Science teacher, Mrs. Jane Ahlschwede....
Cheyenne County CASA hosts their annual Night of Music fundraiser on Tuesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. at the High School Auditorium. The event features local talent--all performers live in Cheyenne County. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-18. Under 5 yrs old are free. All ticket proceeds and donations are tax deductible and go to support abused and/or neglected children of Cheyenne County....
Congressman Adrian Smith greets one of more than 400 Korean War Veterans from the state participating in the Heartland Honor Flight recently. Smith noted that "During a snow storm which kept many Washingtonians indoors, these Nebraska veterans were undeterred by the weather in the pursuit to see their memorial."...
Sidney's Just For Kix varsity team poses after performing on Sunday in the annual Kix for Kids fundraising show. Funds from the event will be donated to the non-profit animal welfare group Wagon Tails Animal Rescue, as well as to Sidney Public Schools and the Peetz school as a thank you for use of their facilities. In five years the show has raised enough for $20,000 to be contributed back into the community. Over 150 young people, from preschoolers to high school seniors, participate in Just...
Some of the Sidney federation wrestling team that earned success at Grand Island, including three firsts, two seconds and three thirds. Top Row: Kole Houser, Paul Houser, Kaden Vowers, Colton Peckham, Kade Price, Derek Robb, Trey Arellano, Matthew Monheiser, Brady Robb Middle Row: Aidan Shutts, Austin Munier, Keegan McKnight, Cameron Brauer, Deitrich Letcher, Ryan Rapp, Cauyer Glanz, Landon Hanes Front Row: Emma Sebold, Chance Houser, Brayden Sebold, Colby Langley, Zechariah Roggasch, Cayson...
Katie Higgins concentrates on her aim....
At least nine holes at Sidney’s Hillside course will remain open to golfers at all times despite irrigation work and other projects. Starting on Monday, March 24, the front nine will be available for play. The backside of the course will be closed for a period of ten days to two weeks as crews replace sprinkler heads. Once this work is complete, the front nine will be closed for irrigation work. The back nine will, however, be open for play. League schedules begin on May 19. Course managers expect to open all 18 holes for these events. D...
In memory of Pat Bittner’s years of service to education and the visual arts, the Chappell and the Lodgepole School districts and surrounding area, this scholarship was established in 2006 through the generosity of June and Gaynor Collison and Shain Bittner. This award is granted in the hope of encouraging young people of Creek Valley High School to pursue a program of study or related program of study in the fine arts-music, art, and drama. Graduating seniors may acquire a scholarship application from Mrs. Ford, counselor at Creek Valley H...
Potter-Dix's Speech Team captured the district title in weekend competition, Leyton finished second. State competition begins March 27....
Registration for kindergarten students attending Sidney Public Schools for the 2014-2015 school year will be held every day April 7 through April 11 at South Elementary, 12 and Toledo Streets, from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Children who are eligible to begin kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before July 31, 2014. Parents are reminded that in order to register the child for school, the student must be registered by the parent/guardian of the child. They must also bring the following information with them for registration: 1) The current...
WNCC volleyball coach Giovana Melo watches as Leyton's Katy Ernest signed her letter of intent on Wednesday. The Sun-Telegraph will have a story next week....
Sidney's Karson Langley and Rachel Petik are competing in the 13th Annual Nebraska Lions All Star High School Senior Golf Tournament on June 23-24 at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course in Kearney. The event tees off at 10 a.m....
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission employees used a bird's-eye view of the rugged high country of the Pine Ridge last month to obtain more accurate deer population data for northwestern Nebraska. During five days in early February, Game and Parks staff members boarded a contracted helicopter and surveyed eight areas of the Pine Ridge Management Unit, which encompasses 429 square miles. The project marked first time Game and Parks has used a helicopter to survey mule deer. In all, staff members...
Cheyenne County Emergency Communications Center would like to announce that they will begin weekly testing of the Early Warning System next week. Beginning Wed., March 19th, 2014 at approximately 10 a.m., testing will be done every week on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. through the end of September. You will hear your local Early Warning Sirens being set off briefly; this is to ensure they are functional and working properly. However; in the case of inclement weather during normal testing times, the test will not be performed. There is no need to...
On Saturday, March 1, nine students from the ATA Family Martial Arts School in Sidney successfully tested for the rank of 1st degree black belt decided. Participants were judged by their instructor, 4th degree black belt and school owner Tony Virgalitte, as well as 7th degree black belt Senior Master Ramsey Cross and 6th degree black belt Master Gary Betts, who traveled from Denver to observe. The students successfully passing their black belt testing were: Linda Autrey, Mitch Deer, Rishi...
The Lodgepole Volunteer Fire Department announces a scholarship available to graduating seniors from the Creek Valley High School. Criteria include that the applicant has shown a consistent commitment to school and non-school volunteer activities and/or community organizations. Applications must be completed, signed and returned by the postmark deadline of April 11. Graduating seniors may acquire a scholarship application from Mrs. Ford, counselor at Creek Valley High School. Students may also request it by email at kathy.fo...
For The Sun-Telegraph The University of Nebraska Panhandle Alumni Chapter announced recipients of Alumni Scholarships during the chapter’s annual Founders’ Dinner. Nick Castner of Sidney, son of Ralph and Kim Castner, earned one of the scholarship offers. Others went to Noah Miller of Gering, son of Dana and Lori Miller; Brandon Nichols of Bridgeport, son of Dale and Tammi Nichols; Ashley Quick of Alliance, daughter of Bryant and Jamie Quick; and Curtis Welsh of Scottsbluff, son of Justin and Julie Welsh. Sandy Massey of Scottsbluff rec...
The Chappell Rotary Club will present two $500 Higher Education Awards to High School Graduates that are attending their second, third or fourth year of college or technical school. The applicant must have a 2.0 or ‘C’ grade point average to be considered for the Award. Special emphasis by the Award committee will be given to the community involvement and continuing volunteer participation of the Award applicant. The award applications must be completed and received by April 11 of each Award year. Mail the Award Application to: Chappell Rot...
