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Julie Johnson, Karen Trussell and Steph Mantooth are pictured with some of the toys received from customer donations of a toy in exchange for a 4x6 photo of the customers in their Halloween costumes from Steph's Studio. The toys were donated to the Santa's Helpers Program in Alliance – a project put on by the Alliance Jills Women of Today. It gives underprivileged children in Box Butte County, ages 4-11, an opportunity to select a gift for every member of their family, as well as a toy for t...
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 7.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.71 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.69 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices yesterday were 37.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 37.0 cents per gallon l...
The Potter-Dix High girls' basketball team defeated Sedgwick County at home, 49-39 in Friday opener. Potter-Dix freshman Audrey Juelfs was dominant, tallying 14 points, seven assists, seven rebounds and six steals. Anna McLaughlin chipped in 13 points and seven boards On Saturday, the Lady Coyotes pounded Banner County on the road, 43-15, to move to 2-0 on the season. Banner County didn't score more than six in any quarter and only two points in two of the quarters. Dawson Sharman poured in 15...
The Potter-Dix High boys’ basketball team scored just 16 points in the first half on the way to a 61-31 blowout loss in their season opener against Sedgwick on Friday at home. The Coyotes were outscored 27-13 in the third quarter and trailed 53-24 heading into the fourth. Potter-Dix 52, Banner County 31 The Coyotes bounced back on Saturday with a convincing 52-31 against Banner County on the road. Potter-Dix improved to 1-1 on the season with the win. Defense was a spark plug for Potter-Dix. The Coyotes’ defense held Banner County to nine point...
The Sidney campus of Western Nebraska Community College is giving back to its surrounding communities by donating blankets to panhandle long term care facilities, including living centers and nursing homes. "Four years ago, the staff and I at the Sidney Campus decided we wanted to give back to our service area," said WNCC Sidney Campus Director Paula Abbott. "We decided to create something together and then donate the items to the communities we serve. WNCC purchases the fleece blanket kits,...
Ethan Nelson, a nine-year member of the Bunkerhillbillies 4-H Club and the Nebraska 4-H program, was recently awarded the highest recognition that can be achieved in the 4-H program with the Diamond Clover Award for his yearlong entrepreneurship project, "Starting a Business, You Can Do It!" Nelson worked alongside one of his key supporters, Sidney Public Library Director Doris Jenson, for the Nelsonart© note card sales display at the Sidney Public Library. Nelson's project included a...
Patsy Yager, a Head Start teacher with a Master of Arts in Elementary Education, was selected the Cheyenne County Art Guild's "Artist of the Month" for December. While Yager has had very little formal training in art, she has always had a love of art and a desire to create art. In 1998, Yager took a few oil painting lessons from Trish Corder at the Hardy, Ark., Spring River Art Gallery. From these, she learned a few of the basics of painting with oils. After moving to Sidney, she enrolled at...
For the 20th time, the financial services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 1 in WealthManagement.com’s – formerly Registered Rep – annual survey of the nation’s six largest financial services firms. Edward Jones operates an office in Sidney, located at 1121 10th Ave. The magazine randomly selects financial advisors nationwide and asks them to rank their firms in various categories. The company’s overall score was 9.5 out of 10 possible points. The firm scored top marks (9.5) for its online client account information and 8.8 for the quality o...
Several local students won awards as part of this year’s District D1-6 Play Production contest held at Potter-Dix High School. Winning “Superior Acting” awards were: Samuel Bogert, Cooper Hicks, Jake Johnson, Cameron Purcell and Jamison Trvs, all of Potter-Dix; and Rhett Dye, Mikeala Franzen, Alyssa Jones, Aaron Schrotberge and Jaedon Wann, of Leyton. Potter-Dix was the runner-up for the team award, behind champion Paxton....
The Master Chorale, under the direction of Don Johnson, with accompanists Mary Smith and Elsie Fetzer will present its annual Christmas Concert – the 23rd NOEL – on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. at the Sterling Middle School. The first half of the program will feature the John Rutter Carols singing “Joy To The World.” Other carols and hymns arranged by Rutter will includes: “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming,” “‘Twas In the Moon of Winter Time,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “Away in a Manger,” “Silent Night,” “God Rest You M...
CHAPPELL – Creek Valley Senior High students who wish to change their schedule for the second semester may do so Dec. 10-12. This will be the only time students will be allowed to change their schedules for the second semester. The procedure is as follows: 1. Student contacts Mrs. Ford, who will give them a “class schedule change” form. 2. Student gets the teacher’s signature of class to be dropped. 3. Student gets the teacher’s signature of class to be added. 4. Parent/Guardian signs the form giving permission for this course of action. 5...
CHADRON – Brandi Tallmage of Potter, received a scholarship to Chadron State College. Tallmage, a senior at CSC studying elementary education, received the Cabela’s CSC Education fund for $1,250. She is the daughter of Monte and Shelly Tallmage....
The Cheyenne County American Legion was presented with a check from the Cheyenne County Ladies Chamber from the Dress Down Day program to help with the expenses of the American Legion Cheyenne County Government Day held last week. Jack Bruns, the American Legion District Four Commander, left and American Legion Cheyenne County Commander Jerry Steele, right, receive the check for $862.10, from Margaret Lienemann and Diane Scott. Students from Sidney, Leyton, Potter-Dix and Creek Valley high...
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.83 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.78 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices yesterday were 29.4 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 30.3 cents per gallon l...
The City of Sidney offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov, 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All city departments will be closed, including the landfill and the library. The Dial-a-ride Bus and Stage Line Bus will not be running. The solid waste department will collect Thursday’s and Friday’s trash on Wednesday. The Sidney Sun-Telegraph offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday as well. The Sidney Public Schools will not be in session on Thursday or Friday....
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – The board of directors of Regional West Foundation awarded $73,600 in scholarships to 25 area students enrolled at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing-West Nebraska Division. Scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 were presented to seven students at a recent Foundation board meeting. Kirsten Cross of Gering was awarded the $10,000 Regional West Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is available to applicants who attend the Western Nebraska C...
Top stewards have been recognized for their continuing efforts in three areas by the South Platte Natural Resources District. Sprenger Farms of Sidney, Steve Schumacher from Dalton and Kimball area ranchers Doug and Theresa Keller received awards for their farming, tree planting and grassland achievements. The awards were presented at a ceremony and reception prior to the district's November board meeting. Conservation Farm Sprenger Farms, run by Randy and son Marc Sprenger has a long history...
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Regional West Weight Loss Options has been designated as a Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation. To earn this designation, Regional West had to prove information on all aspects of their bariatric surgery program and processes, including data on its surgical outcomes. The Center of Excellence designation ensures that the safest, highest quality of care is delivered to bariatric surgery patients. It takes into account the specific needs of these patients and the medical t...
The City of Sidney offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov, 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All city departments will be closed, including the landfill and the library. The Dial-a-ride Bus and Stage Line Bus will not be running. The solid waste department will collect Thursday’s and Friday’s trash on Wednesday. The Sidney Sun-Telegraph offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday as well. The Sidney Public Schools will not be in session on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday....
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – 21st Century Equipment and Frank Implement Company have jointly announced the acquisition of Frank Implement’s John Deere dealerships by 21st Century Equipment. This transaction is expected to be complete in early 2015. Frank Implement Co. is a third-generation John Deere dealership established in 1957, with locations in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Torrington, Wyo. Both locations will become part of the 21st Century Equipment family of John Deere dealerships. As a part of this transaction, Bryan Frank will acquire an own...
LINCOLN – Nebraska State Patrol vehicles will again fly red ribbons this holiday season in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving efforts to encourage motorists to never drive impaired. Presenting a united front in the statewide effort to remove impaired drivers from Nebraska roads, the Nebraska State Patrol joined Nebraska’s governor, first lady, MADD, local law enforcement and public safety partners, to kick-off the MADD Red Ribbon, “Tie One On For Safety” campaign. Started in 1986, the campaign encourages motorists to tie a red ribbon...
Early registration runs through Dec. 1 for the New Crops Technology Conference scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, at Sidney. The conference, sponsored by Nebraska Extension, will focus on the challenges of bringing new crops to market for western Nebraska. It begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. at Western Nebraska Community College’s Sidney campus. Conference speakers will share information about marketing and economics and research on production under limited irrigation of proso millet, sunflower, pea, fenugreek and biofuel. The conference w...
CHADRON, Neb. – Barrett Brown of Sidney, son of Steve Brown and Melissa Schultz, has received a scholarship to Chadron State College. Barrett received the Elta and George Spencer-Thompson scholarship for $500. He is a junior at Chadron, studying business....
SCOTTSBLUFF – Martin Vargas, a language access coordinator at Regional West Health Services, was among 73 health care professionals statewide recognized recently with the Caring Kind award during the Nebraska Hospital Association's 2014 Annual Convention in Lincoln. For 35 years, the Caring Kind award has been given to Nebraska's most caring hospital workers. The award honors outstanding health care employees who have demonstrated compassion for patients, cooperation with co-workers, and d...
Gary W. Stratton of Sterling, Colo., was promoted to the rank of major in the U.S. Army. Stratton is currently serving as an executive officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. He has served in the military for 21 years. Stratton is the son of Judith K. Banks of Mt. Vernon, Texas, and Gary W. Stratton of Cedar Hill, Texas; step-son of Judy P. Stratton of Cedar Hill, Texas, and Wayne P. Banks of Mt. Vernon, Texas; brother of Susan J....
