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KEARNEY, Neb. – Sidney’s Megan McGown and Connie Hancock participated in the Rural Futures Institute Grants Program, a virtual leadership development program. The program is built to foster the development of research and engagement and teaching and engagement that addresses opportunities and critical challenges facing rural people and places. Additionally, projects should create an environment where deep and meaningful collaborative partnerships are the norm. That’s what the Center for Collaboration Science at the University of Nebraska at Om...
LINCOLN – Cheyenne County received a membership dividend of $9,480 from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA), the county's property, liability and workers' compensation coverage provider. The dividend was part of a $600,000 financial return distributed among 78 Nebraska counties and six regional area agencies on aging during NIRMA's annual conference in Kearney earlier this month. With this dividend, Cheyenne County has now received $303,559 in financial returns s...
In an active part to support breast cancer awareness month and support a local cancer organization, Adams Industries recently held a company-wide breast cancer fundraiser. Various breast cancer T-shirts were created for employees to purchase. The employees raised $1,600 through those sales, which with a company match, allowed Adams Industries to donate $3,200 to the Night of Hope. Brenda Noel, president of Night of Hope, said that the funds raised by Adams Industries would go directly to breast...
British documentary film maker and author Tim Slessor will speak at the Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library in Lodgepole on Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. The appearance is part of Chadron State College's pilot Practitioner-in-Residence program. Slessor's presentation is titled "Immigrants," and is free and open to the public. After military service in Britain's Green Berets, Slessor went "up" to Cambridge. Three years later, on graduation, he set out with five friends to drive overland from the English Channel...
It was just a couple of months ago when the World Health Organization declared Ebola as a “public health emergency of international concern.” Since that day in early August, here have been many stories, rumors and theories about the contamination, transmission and outbreaks regarding the virus. Ebola is a frightening virus that has the potential for massive harm and death. At Sidney Regional Medical Center, efforts are well underway to ensure proper provisions are in place if there is a patient admitted with the suspect of Ebola. SRMC is foc...
The South Platte Natural Resources District and the Oliver Reservoir Advisory Committee want to hear from the public. In preparing for the recreation area’s future, the District and its advisory committee will be hosting a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Kimball Eagles Club at 6:30 p.m. SPNRD Assistant Manager Galen Wittrock says the District is forming it’s master plan and wants to know what people would like to see offered at the area. The SPNRD took over management of Oliver Reservoir in February. Wittrock says plans are already in the...
Registration for the youth basketball leagues at the Cheyenne County Community Center is going on now through Oct. 27. Registration forms can be picked up at the community center or can be downloaded online. For more information, or to download the registration form, please visit http://www.community-center.org....
Jason Buettenback and Amy Miller, both from Sidney, will advance to the American Poolplayers Association’s (APA) Jack & Jill 8-Ball Doubles National Championship after winning the Jack & Jill 8-Ball Doubles tournament held recently in Sidney. Once in Las Vegas, the duo will compete for a share of over $25,000 in prize money including the 1st place purse of $3,500. Players that advance to the APA National Championship receive paid entry fee, a generous travel allowance and complimentary lodging at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, site of the APA N...
Sidney Regional Medical Center held a beam signing for its employees last Wednesday. The "autographed" beam will be part of the facility that is under construction. Dr. Rebecca Allard and Leah Barjenbruch were among the first to sign it....
Twenty-five people were killed in traffic accidents on the state’s roadways during September, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Roads. There were 23 fatalities on the roads in September 2013. The 25 fatalities marks the most in any single month this year. Last month, the 25 fatalities occurred in 24 crashes. In those accidents, 11 of the 19 vehicle occupants who died were no wearing safety belts. None of the fatalities occurred on interstate roads, with 10 happening on non-interstate highways and 15 on local roads. S...
Wheat Belt Public Power District sponsored an ice cream social at Sidney Regional Nursing Home on Oct. 14. The stop was one of several as part of the October celebration. Choosing to honor former customers and friends living in area nursing homes and assisted living centers with an ice cream social has been well received the past several years. Entertainment was provided by local groups. Lauri Beach provided a sing-a-long with the residents and the fun was enjoyed by all. While she entertained...
A check in the amount of $1049.20 was presented by Margaret Lienemann of the Ladies Chamber and Andrew Lenzen of WNCC, who represents the many businesses who participate in Dress Down Days, to the the Cheyenne County 4-H and Cool Kids Robotics program on Thursday. The funds will help purchase Lego robotics expansion kits for the kids who will participate in a regional robotics competition at West Elementary on Jan. 10. Front row, from left: Madeline Ball, Grace Payton, Rylie Wright, Addison...
Kai Speer of Sidney's No. 2 team chases down the ball carrier during his team's SPYFL season-finale on Saturday. The Sidney team wrapped up an undefeated season over the weekend....
The Friends of the Sidney Public Library will celebrate its impact upon the Sidney Public Library during National Friends of the Library week, Oct. 19-25, with activities for both children and adults. To celebrate, the Friends are hosting its second annual Book Character Pumpkin Decorating contest. Pumpkins may be painted, dressed up, and accessorized, but no carving is allowed. Prizes will be awarded to the best entries in categories for children and families. Grand prizes include a pool party at the Best Western Plus Sidney Lodge or a family...
The “Talks and Treats: Teen Book Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the Sidney Public Library. The group is open to any student in grades 7-12 who wants to share their love of books with others. Also, the Jr. Friends of the Library will meet on the same night at 5:30 p.m. That organization is service-oriented. Students in grades 7-12 are also invited to attend that meeting as well. For more information, call the library at (3080 254-3110....
Navy Seaman Apprentice Austin J. Wilson, son of Jamie A. and Julie A. Wilson of Sidney, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Wilson completed a variety of training that included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the ski...
Kelly Lapp and his wife Kelli cut the ribbon as Patty Thorpe and Shannon Smelley stand by in front of Re/Max Realty Partners' new location at 1340 10th Ave. on Wednesday....
Running back Eli Ahrens runs for a touchdown for the Sidney Middle School 7th-grade team during Tuesday night's 44-0 victory over Ogallala....
The city of Sidney will be observing the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 13. All city departments will be closed. The library and landfill will be closed, and public transportation buses will not be running. Trash collection normally scheduled for Monday will be picked up on Tuesday, while Tuesday’s scheduled trash will be picked up Wednesday. Normal city hours will resume on Tuesday. Sidney school district will be in session....
Trailers, boats and recreational vehicles must be removed from parking spots along city of Sidney streets by Wednesday, Oct. 15. The restricted parking is enforced on all streets inside the city limits and lasts for six months – until April 15, 2015, according to city ordinance #460.06. Failure to remove them can result in a fine. The ordinance is in place to make snow removal easier....
Medicare Part D drug coverage costs the government and beneficiaries far less than originally projected by using competition between insurance companies to improve quality and reduce costs. People with Medicare can learn about Part D and find out how to reduce their own costs at a presentation about comparing drug plans for 2015. The Sidney Public Library at 1112 12th Ave., Sidney, is sponsoring “Choose the Right Medicare Drug Plan” on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Audience members are invited to ask questions. The event is open to people with Medic...
Thousands of children, parents, business and community leaders from across the country are coming together this month to mark the 14th annual "Lights On Afterschool" celebration that has been observed annually since 2000. On Tuesday evening, the Cool Kids Club/No Limits, in conjunction with TE Connectivity, Sidney Public Schools and 4-H marked the month with a free chili feed at North Elementary School for CKC/NL students and their families. Along with the dinner, a technology extravaganza was...
Horseshoe Tournament “A” Division (6 Teams) 1st Place: Bill Nelson and Michelle Hart 2nd Place: Tony Vasquez Sr and Ed Harding 3rd Place: Sid Dubs and Vern Whipple “B” Division (5 Teams) 1st Place: Santos De Los Santos and Tim Shaske 2nd Place: John Booker and Diane McKnight 3rd Place: Dan Hart and Sarah Rose “C” Division (6 Teams) 1st Place: Marv Rose and Tony Vasquez Jr 2nd Place: Les McKnight and Eleanor McKnight 3rd Place: Travis Arellano and Sally McCaw Wiener Dog Races Little Sizzlers (age 1 and under) 1st Place: Winnie, owned by Brenda A...
The Cheyenne County Art Guild will present a free mini-workshop on drawing on Monday, Oct. 13 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. at the Shelter House in Legion Park. Instruction in how to draw and drawing what you see will be given by J.I. McElroy. The mini-workshop is suited for the person who has always wanted to learn how to draw, as well as for the seasoned artist. Pencils and paper will be provided, although people are welcome to bring their own pencils. The Shelter House will be open at 4:30 p.m. and artists are welcomed to bring their artworks in...
Wheat Belt Public Power District sponsored an ice cream social at the Sloan Estates in Sidney on Monday. The district has chosen to honor former customers and friends living in area nursing homes and assisted living centers with ice cream socials. Entertainment was provided by local groups, including Anna Faye VanAnne on the piano....