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Congratulations to the proud parents of little Blake Ahrens, who was the first baby born at Sidney Regional Medical Center for 2018, making his appearance on January 12. The 2018 New Year's Baby was born to Savannah and Tanner Ahrens of Sidney. Blake came in at 9 lbs, 1 oz and is 21 inches long....
For some people, the most relaxing, peaceful moments are when hunting, specifically bird hunting. Opportunities to hunt are limited without efforts to maintain habitats. Pheasants Forever is a program that teaches proper bird hunting, gun use and habitat development. The local Pheasants Forever chapter, High Plains Pheasants Forever, is planning its annual fundraiser banquet for March 2, the first Friday in March. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m. and the dinner at 7 p.m. "We use those funds to do all o...
There are those places in a community that develop a circular process. They become familiar to their clientele, and the clientele in turn becomes like family, which then attracts more customers. In some of these locations, the neon sign indicates if the kitchen is open, not what it serves. The community already knows what to expect from the menu. Roxie Worster knows the front door to the grills in the back, where constant customers sit and what most of them eat. Over time, it has become her...
Two employees of the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) received special recognition during the district’s regular Monthly meeting in December. Recognition was given to two employees Travis Glanz and Tyler Sanders for their years of service. Chairman Bill Halligan spoke, emphasizing how appreciated the work and dedication the employees have given to the District is. On behalf of the board, Halligan presented Travis Glanz with a certificate of appreciation for his 10 years of service to the District and Tyler Sanders with a c...
Second Quarter Honor Roll 8th Grade Straight "A" Andrew, McKenzie Bashtovoi, Daniel Calvin, Saria Deer. Mitchell Heckenlively, Wyatt Jones, Karlee Kendall, Cora Krazter, Kathryn Krishna, Rishi LaSure, Abigail Lichti, Ava Merlino-Butts, Isabella Neufeld-Ponce, Elena Pereira, Lizelle Perez, Jasmin Peters, Lydia Pile, Kaitlyn Pritchard, Paige Rauner, Makinna Richards, Presley Ross, Brynna Shaw, Brayden Siquera, Julia Stevens, Karalyn Vach, Lacie Wright, Zoey 8th Grade "A" Average Backer, Charity...
Leyton’s school board held an executive session during its monthly meeting last week, seeking legal advice on a decision whether or not to cut staff positions. Superintendant Lorrie Miller said following the executive session, the board continued through its agenda without taking action on the proposal. The agenda item is a continuation from December, when the board heard a report that the district is overstaffed and in some educational areas offers more classes than necessary. If the district were to cut the recommended 3.5 positions, it c...
Cheyenne County has once again been approved for funding to replace a defective bridge. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced a Cheyenne County project was one of 22 proposals selected for the second round of the County Bridge Match Program (CBMP). The CBMP provides funding to counties for the innovative replacement and repair of deficient county bridges. The second Request for Proposals (RFP) was announced in October, with $4 million to be distributed to counties across...
To kick off 2018, the American Farm Bureau welcomed President Trump to their annual meeting. It was the first time a U.S. president addressed this gathering in 26 years. Our country depends on ag producers every day for our food, feed, fuel, and fiber, which makes it all the more surprising so much time had passed without a president speaking directly to this assembly of thousands of ag leaders from across the nation. In his address, President Trump expressed appreciation for the hard work of U.S. farmers and ranchers, and reinforced his...
LB829 is the number assigned to my property tax relief bill. LB829 will allow tax payers to get a 50 percent credit or refund on that portion of their property tax bill which goes to fund public education when they file their Nebraska state income taxes. For most taxpayers, LB829 will result in a 30 percent reduction in property taxes. LB829 is necessary because property taxes in Nebraska have been running out of control. According to the Department of Numbers, Nebraska’s real median h...
Like many Nebraskans, my life has been shaped by agriculture. For over 40 years, I’ve worked with agriculture and rural development organizations across our state and recognized how the success of ag producers is connected to the success of our state as a whole. As a state senator in the Nebraska Legislature and as a U.S. Senator, common-sense agriculture policies have always been a top priority for me. Now, I have an opportunity to be more involved at the federal level. I am happy to a...
Creek Valley’s Storm varsity basketball teams had success in the games prior to the start of the Minuteman Activities Conference (MAC) Basketball Tournament last week. The girl’s team rung up two convincing victories, while the boys settled for a split of the two games. Creek Valley boy’s head coach Roger Behrends said, “We’ve been playing some very good basketball since the Christmas vacation. We’ve lost a few, but have done some really good things. The kids are working hard and we’re looki...
A depleted Peetz girls basketball squad was overmatched in the first varsity game of the night, losing to the visitors 58-8. The Lady Wildcats started strong, and quickly pulled away in the first period, dominating the Lady Bulldogs in all facets of the game. After outscoring the Lady Bulldogs 24-4 in the first, the Lady Bulldogs were unable to make the contest any closer, being limited to just four points, and none in the final quarter, for the remainder of the game. With a record of 0-5, the...
Sidney wrestlers added six wins to their dual meet record last week, first toppling Bridgeport on the road Thursday, evening, then winning all five matches at the UNK Midwest Duals Tournament in Kearney Friday. In a powerful field at the UNK Duals Tournament, Sidney used a 44-27 win over Holdrege to earn fifth place overall. Brady Robb led the way for Sidney, winning four matches by pin in 3:56. Robb averaged less than a minute on the mat with his pin victims, but two of those matches were over...
Sidney's Red Raiders hosted the Lexington Minutemen Saturday in non-conference matchups which culminated in a thrilling overtime finish for the boy's teams. The action started with the Lady Raiders taking on the visiting Minutemaids and Sidney quickly established it was to be their day on the hardwood. Aggressive defense creating turnovers and poor shot selections combined with a strong outside shooting were the formula for victory the Lady Raiders have relied on for success all season. The...
Potter was the setting of the latest installment of the Potter-Dix/Leyton rivalry Friday night as the varsity basketball teams squared off once again on the hardwood. Leyton's Warriors and their faithful braved an unusually cold night to cheer on their teams as they split the two games with home Potter-Dix Coyotes. The first varsity game of the night pitted the Lady Warriors (7-5) against the Lady Coyotes (9-1), a meeting that could foreshadow a meeting deep into the upcoming MAC Conference Tour...
LINCOLN – A new web-based application from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will allow the state’s wildlife managers to examine how virtually manipulating land cover in a region could affect pheasant populations – and how much such efforts might cost. Though the Pheasant Habitat Simulator was created to help the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission bridge the gap between game-bird habitat research and land management for the species, Lyndsie Wszola and her colleagues built it as an open-source app. As long as researchers know the relat...
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Agricultural Economics is asking farmers and ranchers for help in compiling its annual report on Nebraska Farm Custom rates. Every year many farmers and ranchers inquire about prevailing rates paid for custom farm machine operations. The Nebraska Farm Custom Rates reports are some of the most requested extension publications in Nebraska. Every other year the UNL Department of Agricultural Economics surveys farmers and ranchers regarding rates they charge for custom operations in their area....
Nebraska Extension will offer a workshop Feb. 21 in Scottsbluff providing livestock and crop farmers with information on how to turn manure nutrients into better crop yields while protecting the environment. Livestock producers with livestock waste control facility permits received or renewed since April 1998 must be certified, and farms must complete an approved training every five years. Re-certification will be held during the first two hours of the day-long land application training. Farm personnel responsible for land application of...
SRMC Welcomes New Compliance Officer Sidney Regional Medical Center (SRMC) has announced Burke Radcliffe, a longtime Sidney resident, as the new Chief Compliance and Security Officer for SRMC. Radcliffe is new to the healthcare field, having spent the last 17 years in the finance department of another major employer in the area. The role of compliance and security is vital to all healthcare organizations as healthcare entities must maintain an ongoing focus to ensuring every patient’s experience is safe and their information is secure. C...
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to [email protected]. Q: I’m overwhelmed by student loan and credit card debt, and I’m embarrassed to admit it to my partner. Should I come clean? A: Some secrets are harmless, like eating the last slice of your partner’s favorite cake. Or saying you’re sick to avoid h...
Verna Lovonne Hart, 81 and a former Sidney resident went to rest in our Lord's loving arms on January 10, 2018 at a nursing home in Tucson, Arizona. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 19, 2018 in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sidney with Bishop Keith Grunig officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Lodgepole, NE. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday in the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney. You can...
