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Sidney Park Project Awarded $23,760 Quality of Life Grant from Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, and a $50,000 grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Funds total more than $680,00 of a $711,000 goal. What started as a dream is getting closer to reality. The children's playground equipment at Legion Park became the focus of a needed update and is now within reach. The goal was to upgrade the play equipment to be safer and more inclusive for people of all mobility levels. SIDNEY PARK...
Humility is no one’s favorite word. Its opposite, ‘arrogance’ is detested! Humility may be defined as “acknowledging that achievement results from the investment others make into my life.” Young adults often report, “The older I get, the smarter Dad and Mom get to be.”. Humility is, also, associated with “submission”. Dislike of this word may come when Organizer precepts of leadership are misapplied. Very organized leaders may become bossy, persnickety and territorial when visualizing the o...
As of February 2nd, all incumbent Cheyenne County officials with terms expiring in 2022, have filed for re-election. Those filing for re-election are Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh, County Attorney Paul Schaub, Sheriff Adam Frerichs, Assessor Melody Keller, Commissioner 2nd District Darrell Johnson, Treasurer Shelley Bowlin, Commissioner 3rd District Philip Sanders and Clerk of the District Court Debra Hume. Also filing for Clerk of the District Court is Mindy Wiegand. All incumbents or officeholders have until February 15th to file for the Primary Ele...
This story is reprinted from 2017 in recognition of Ernest Kahrs' passing. Ernest Kahrs graduated from high school in Lodgepole in 1949. By that time, there were several branches of the military he could have joined. The U.S. Air Force had become an entity of its own; the U.S. Navy was hiring young folks; the Marines were always interested. Ernest just waited for the draft to come get him. The government did just that. The action that drove his being drafted was the conflict in Korea. (Note: if...
Family and friends plan to keep her memory alive with a gazebo in the park near her home. In the Jan. 25 Sidney City Council meeting, Mike Palmer, son of Houser, asked the council for permission to build a gazebo in San Marino Park in her memory. Location of the gazebo is yet to be determined. In his memo to the council, Palmer said the family would work with the Parks Department on where is the best place for the gazebo. During his presentation to the council, Palmer said it was his mom's...
Robert “Bob” Schiel, 73, passed away Saturday January 15, 2022 at Assured Senior Living in Aurora, Colorado. Bob was born on Dec. 1, 1948 in Sterling, Colorado. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1967. In 1971 he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial Arts with a minor in Business from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. After graduation he managed the Wards Store in Lamar, CO. and Sidney, Nebraska. Until retirement in 2005 he owned and operated Max’s Sales and Servi...
Robert “Bob” Gardner, 90, a life-long Chappell resident passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, January 24, 2022, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held later in the summer. Memorials in Bob’s name can be made to the Chappell Golf Course. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Gardner family. Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com. Rober...
Glenn “P.D.” Edward Neel Sr., 86, of Sterling passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 in Greeley. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Friday, April 15, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Sterling. Glenn was born on December 5, 1935 in Dalton, Nebraska to Perry E. and Maude (Bassett) Neel. Glenn worked in the Oil field and was a Truck Driver for many years. He married Dorothy Ann Sanders on July 2, 1955 in Sterling. They were married for 56 years before her passing. Glenn enjoyed watching the Bro...
Charles Gordon “Chuck” Davis, age 59, of Lodgepole, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney, NE. Cremation has taken place. Burial will take place in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Lodgepole, NE. Memorials can be made in Chuck’s name to the donor’s choice. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 1-6:00 P.M. You may view Chuck’s Book...
I’m not optimistic about America’s future. It pains me to say that. But with $30 trillion in debt, gains made by China, a belligerent Russia, an incompetent government, complicit media and a rising generation of Americans more concerned about gender issues than any of the aforementioned challenges, you can see why I’m concerned. Add to that increasingly open voices on both the political right and political left calling for the other side to be silenced, and it’s hard to see how we avoid bloodsh...
A coincidence: a remarkable occurrence of events at the same time. A coincidence? The start up and spread of covid 19 and the 2020 presidential election. A coincidence? The necessity of mail-in votes and the last minute effect it had on the election. A coincidence? The 1st year of Biden’s presidency and the worst inflation in America in many years. A coincidence? The 1st year of Biden’s presidency and the worst influx of illegal immigrants, drug cartels and crime in America A coincidence? The 1s...
If you’re a certain age, you’ll need to withdraw money from some of your retirement accounts each year. But in 2022, the amount you must take out may be changing more than in other years – and that could affect your retirement income strategy. Here’s some background: Once you turn 72, you generally must start taking withdrawals, called required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from some of your retirement accounts, such as your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan. Each year, your RMDs are determined by your ag...
There is a “healthful,” stimulating kind and level of stress. It’s called eustress. Susan Harris, University of Nebraska Extension Educator in Rural Health, Wellness, and Safety, says eustress assists in rising to a challenge. “For instance, if you have a son or daughter who’s getting married, you will feel stress the day of the wedding,” Harris says. “Your body will produce cortisol, which helps you work through the day. The difference between eustress and stress that can negatively impact our...
Lincoln — Beef feedlot managers, owners, employees and allied industries will learn new information related to feedlot price reporting, health, labor and sustainability at Nebraska Extension's 2022 Beef Feedlot Roundtables Feb. 22-24 in Bridgeport, North Platte and West Point. University representatives will speak on new price reporting and risk production strategies, and economic impact of feedlots and the beef industry in Nebraska. As traditional, a portion of the event will be focused on feedlot cattle health with presentations by u...
The third annual Panhandle Soil Health Workshop sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center will be an in-person event for ag producers, consultants, and others in the region. The workshop will take place on March 2 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport. The event is free, but registration is needed and can be done online. Speakers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (...
Sidney's Red Raider Basketball teams traveled north this weekend, first for a matchup with the Gering Bulldogs then for two games with Scottsbluff. Friday's games ended with a Sidney sweep of the Bulldogs only for the Red Raiders to be on the other end of a sweep Saturday by the Bearcats. Friday's contest started with the girls' game, with Sidney having won an early January contest against the Lady Bulldogs at Sidney. Gering looked for a fast start against the Lady Raiders, and played well in...
Potter-Dix's Coyote Basketball season continued their winning ways with two more victories over the week to move their season record to 15-and-2. On Thursday the Coyotes matched up at home with the Garden County Eagles, and a relatively tight contest had Potter-Dix leading 22-20 at the end of the first half. The third quarter was dominated by the defenses as both teams struggled to score. The scoring picked up in the fourth quarter, and Potter-Dix was able to build upon their lead and take the...
Leyton's Lady Warrior Basketball team had three games over the past week, and dropped two of the contests while racking up a big win against Creek Valley. On Tuesday Feb. 1, the Lady Warriors travelled to Colorado to match up with the Sedgwick County Lady Cougars. Sedwick County's high-powered offense built a big lead in the first half, and went into the intermission up 35-to-18. Leyton tried to fight back, but the Lady Cougars' defense was too tough, limiting shot opportunities and creating...
Leyton’s Warrior Boys Basketball team had a busy week with three games, and came out on the winning side in two of the the three contests. On Tuesday Feb. 1, the Warriors traveled to Colorado to match up with the Sedgwick County Cougars, and after a low scoring first period, the teams turned up the offense and matched each other score for score. The Warriors were strong outside the arc in the first half, and took a 27-to-23 lead into the intermission. The Cougars came back and tied the game e...
On Friday, Leyton senior Kole Bush committed to play basketball for the Ottawa College starting in the Fall of 2022. Bush has been an outstanding athlete for Leyton High School, excelling in Football, Basketball and Track & Field. “I really like that its a Baptist school, and I can continue to learn the Word of God while continuing to play basketball”, said Bush of his decision. He also noted the quality of the facilities and the strength of the basketball team as reasons for his decision. He...
Creek Valley’s Storm Basketball teams each dropped two contests over the past week, moving their record to 2-and-16 for the girls, and 1-and-17 for the boys on the season. On Thursday, Creek Valley hosted the Potter-Dix and the night started with the girls’ game. Potter-Dix was able to open a lead and hold off the Lady Storm, with both teams playing strong defense. The Lady Coyotes were able to get more shot opportunities, and took advantage as they pulled away later in the game. Creek Val...
In the inaugural season for the Lady Raiders, the girls traveled over the weekend to Gothenburg for their first District Championship meet. The girls had a successful first year and are poised to improve and become a force in the panhandle. The District Meet results are as follows: 107 lbs Jadyn Cottam (19-8) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Jadyn Cottam (Sidney Girls) 19-8 received a bye () (Bye) Quarterfinal - Bettie Chambers (Palmyra Girls) 15-11 won by fall over...
Potter-Dix's Lady Coyote Basketball team had two games this week, starting on Thursday with an away game against the Creek Valley Lady Storm. The Lady Coyotes were able to build a lead and and keep the visitors at bay with their defense, and were able to pull away when necessary on offense. The game ended in a 52-to-43 victory for Potter-Dix. Freshman Karsyn Burgman led the scoring for Creek Valley with 12 points in the loss. On Friday, the Lady Coyotes hosted the Garden County Lady Eagles and...
Peetz’s Bulldog Basketball team won two out of three contests over the past week to improve their season record to 4-and-11. On Tuesday, the Bulldogs hosted the rival Buffaloes, and engaged in a tight game with the rivals matching each others scoring basket for basket. A 14-to-14 first period continued into a tight second period, with the Buffaloes coming out ahead by one at 28-to-27 at the halftime break. The teams again matched each other score for score in the third period, and in the f...
Sidney Police Department February 3 7:35 a.m., Parking Complaint, 600 block Chase Blvd. 7:56 a.m., Funeral Escort, Holy Trinity Church. 9:24 a.m., Follow-Up, 1400 block Pine Street. 11:14 a.m., Animal Call, Dakota Road. 2:03 p.m., Information Only, 2000 block Illinois Street. 3:05 p.m., Hit and Road Traffic Accident, 100 block East Drive. 4:13 p.m., Citizen Assist, Police Department. 6:40 p.m., Parking Complaint, Sidney Regional Medical Center. 7:38 p.m., Parking Complaint, 600 block Chase Blvd. 9:02 p.m., 911 Hang-Up/Open Line, 600 block...
