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Regional West Foundation is accepting applications now through June 1 for students pursuing health care careers in western Nebraska. The Foundation grants approximately 45 educational scholarships valued at nearly $75,000 annually. Scholarships are available for nursing, laboratory medicine, and radiologic technology. In addition, conditional scholarship loans are available to medical students. Memorial and honorary scholarships are available as a sophomore student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at the University of Nebraska...
The Gurley High School was established in 1923, with the first class of three girls receiving their diplomas of achievement in 1927. Graduation ceremonies had been held each year since that time. In 1971, the two neighboring schools of Gurley and Dalton found it necessary to merge. The new school system would represent the two communities as Leyton High School and be represented as the Warriors. A Gurley Alumni Association had been formed earlier to provide an opportunity for those graduates to assemble in memory of their school days, to renew...
A national award-winning livestock extension program is being offered for 2016 in the Nebraska Panhandle and southeast Wyoming, beginning in late June and concluding in November. The High Plains Ranch Practicum School is an in-depth ranch management school hosted jointly by the Nebraska Extension and the University of Wyoming Extension. Enrollment is limited to 35. Participants must register by June 3. Registration forms are available at HPRanchPracticum.com The High Plains Ranch Practicum is an eight-day, four-session, hands-on educational pro...
Three Gurley girls will represent Weyerts American Legion Auxiliary at Cornhusker Girls’ State in Lincoln this June. All are juniors at Leyton High School. Hope Dykman, daughter of Wayne and Kim Dykman participates in volleyball and track, is National Honor society Treasurer and a member of Student Council, Future Farmers of America, and Letterman Club. Hope is also a member of Dryland Toughies 4-H Club and Salem Lutheran Church where she is Lutheran Youth Group Vice President. She has volunteered with Friends of the Sidney Public Library, a...
The American Legion Post No. 17 is pleased to announce that Zachary Hutchinson of Potter, and Jakob Agin of Sidney, were generously sponsored by The American Legion Post No. 17 and will join nearly 400 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhuskers Boys’ State, June 5 – 11, 2016, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths a better understanding of how city, county, and state gov...
Creek ValleyElementary Schools students, along with students from Garden County Elementary and South Platte Elementary, were treated to the Hampstead Stage Company's production of "Alice in Wonderland" last week. Following the play, students had lunch and recess together....
Across the United States, there are vital arts, music and sports programs that are being cut annually because of growing budgetary constraints and lack of funding. Today’s youth are missing out on extremely valuable opportunities to expand their knowledge and diversify their interests, as well as the chance to have a little fun. Wolf Auto Sidney wants to keep these opportunities available for our local students at Sidney High School. Wolf Auto is bringing Ford Motor Company’s “Drive 4 UR School” program to the Sidney community in an effort...
In recent years and during the present election cycle, religious liberty has been the topic of much debate and discussion. In fact, the Barna Group released a report showing that concerns over religious freedom in America have grown significantly. The public dialog has often been heated about concerns over the right to worship, Supreme Court decisions on business discrimination or the public debate over Christian holiday symbols, season greetings and celebrations, to controversial issues of prayer in public school and discussions about...
A May 11 Nebraska Extension crop scout training course will provide crop scouts an opportunity to enhance their skills. The training is designed for entry level scouts who will be working for crop consultants, industry agronomists or farm service centers across Nebraska and neighboring states, said Keith Glewen, Nebraska Extension educator. The course is from 8:25 a.m. to 5 p.m. with registration at 8 a.m. at the university’s Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead. “Past participants have consistently given the training hig...
The public is invited to a Spring Recital featuring selected students of Patricia Randolph on Sunday, May 1 at 3 pm at the Kimball Baptist Fellowship Church located at Sixth and Oak streets. Nine students who have earned Superior awards at the District Music Contest and Wyoming Music Festival, plus two who have been chosen by the University of Nebraska Lincoln music faculty to hold the title of Nebraska Young Artist of the Year, will perform. The towns of Kimball, Sidney, Paotter and Pine Bluffs, Wyo., will be represented. Admission is free....
A traffic stop for improper passing on Highway 6 in Hitchcock County led to the seizure of 240.5 lbs. of marijuana and one arrest. Just before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, a trooper stopped an eastbound 2007 Saturn Outlook for improper passing just west of Culbertson in Hitchcock County. A Red Willow County Sheriff’s canine (K9) indicated to the odor of drugs coming from the vehicle. A search of the SUV led to the seizure of 240.5 lbs. of marijuana. The marijuana, contained in two large duffel bags, was located in the cargo area of the v...
The following students placed: Bio Process Lab fourth place Chance Speirs-Lucas Truillo Bottle Rocket fifth place Noah Knapp-Patrick Hansen Crime Busters fourth place Chance Speirs-Miquala Purscell Elastic Launch Glider third place Rhett Dykstra-Justin Ningen Write It-Do It third place Miquala Purscell-Ashleigh Jay...
On Sunday, April 17, friends and family of Cub Scout Pack 36 gathered at the Peetz Community Center to celebrate the achievement of the Arrow of Light for Scouts Michael Ramos and Brenden Shepard. The Arrow of Light is the highest award a Cub Scout can receive. The festivities began with the flag ceremony involving the cub pack, led by Cubmaster Dave Vallier. Craig Herboldsheimer, pack committee chairman, welcomed everyone and introduced the adult pack committee members Robyn Schumacher and...
Leah Uhlir of Sidney was among Chadron State College health professions students advanced to graduate schools. Uhlir is studying physical therapy. Health Professions students were honored at the annual Health Professions banquet Thursday, April 14.. Kristal Kuhnel, director of Health Professions, congratulated the students on their accomplishments and wished them well in their future endeavors. CSC alumni Dr. Andrew Leider and Dr. Abby Grosse-Rhode, both of Alliance, Nebraska, spoke to the group about what to expect in graduate school and in...
The City of Sidney would like to notify the traveling public that the southernmost driving lane of Old Post Road will be closed during daytime hours on Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22. This will be necessary to facilitate concrete trucks as they continue construction on Outfitter Way. This closure will begin approximately 1000’ east of the intersection of Old Post Road and 11th Ave. and will continue for 300 to 400 feet. If you have any questions regarding this closure please feel free to contact the City of Sidney at (308) 2...
Janessa Carley was installed as Honored Queen of Job's Daughters International, Bethel #25 on December 20th, 2015 for the spring 2016 term. Other elected officers installed were Senior Princess Autumn Hartwig, Junior Princess Jordan Cook, Guide Josie Dowse and Marshal Ginny Herboldsheimer. Appointed officers installed were Chaplain Raina Hartwig, Recorder Kate Huson, Treasurer Alexis Juengst, First Messenger Abby Heller, Second Messenger Amanda Beier, Third Messenger Lorien DeMasters, Fourth...
Every year, the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce offers our members the opportunity to show appreciation to their administrative professionals with a luncheon dedicated just to them. Administrative professionals are invaluable to every organization and business, and we believe that their efforts and dedication need to be celebrated. As Voltaire once said, “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” So, if you’re looking for a way to show appreciation to the staff that greatly contr...
The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) hosted the 4th annual High School Ambassador Conference in Kearney on April 1 and 2. The BHECN Ambassador Program recruits and mentors rural students through high school, college and professional school and into behavioral health professions. The conference builds the behavioral health workforce for rural Nebraska by connecting students with information and resources to explore behavioral health careers. Seventy-two high school juniors and seniors from throughout Nebraska attended the...
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will be teaching the ServSafe Manager Training Program for food service managers and employees May 17 to 18 at Scottsbluff in the Bluestem Room at the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I. Registrations are due by May 2. Find a registration form or more information at extension.unl.edu/statewide/dawes/ or contact Nebraska Extension at (308) 432-3373 or Jamie Goffena at [email protected]. The class will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Check-in will start at 8:30 a.m. on May 17. P...
The western Nebraska Panhandle will receive mostly rain with some snow. * Timing: Friday night through Monday * Rainfall Amounts: 2-4" inches of rain. Mixing with wet snow periodically 4000-5000 feet in elevation Friday night and eventually changing to snow on Saturday. There is increasing confidence for the southern Nebraska Panhandle (Kimball & Banner Counties) to turn completely over to snow for an extended period Saturday and Sunday. If this happens, then they could see 4-8" of snow there....
Each year the Lodgepole Valley Shrine Club in Sidney and covering the southwestern part of the Nebraska Panhandle, trucks in several bags of sweet Vidalia onions as part of their fundraising efforts to help local area children. This year is no different. Once again, the shriners will be selling 10 lbs. bags of onions for $10. The shriner's onions are expected to be here on or about April 29. Contact any local ahriner, or visit Foland Farm Machinery located at 1041 Forrest St. in Sidney. As in...
The American Legion Post 301 is pleased to announce that Morley Haley, a junior at Leyton High School, was generously sponsored by Weyerts Post 137 and will join nearly 400 other high school juniors from across Nebraska participating in the American Legion Cornhusker Boys' State, June 5 to 11, at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln downtown campus. The annual citizenship program, sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion, is designed to provide youths a better understanding of how city, c...
Jasmine Jallen and Jacob Schaub, seniors at Sidney High School, have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships awarded by the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO). Twelve $1,000 scholarships were awarded to the children and stepchildren of Nebraska county officials and employees. The scholarships may be used for any costs associated with continuing education including, but not limited to, tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Recipients of the scholarship were selected through an examination of achievements in academics,...
Nebraska Extension Tractor Safety/Hazardous Occupations courses will be offered at seven locations in Nebraska during May and June. Any 14 or 15-year-old teen who plans to work on a farm other than his or her parents’ should plan to attend. Federal law prohibits youth under 16 years of age from working on a farm for anyone other than their parents or guardian. Certification through the course grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor and to do field work with mechanized equipment. The most common cause o...
