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In late March, the Cheyenne County Commissioners unanimously decided to close the courthouse offices to public access. Services were limited to use of the dropbox on the north side of the building, by phone call, email or through a department's website. Office visits were by appointment-only. The restrictions were set in place as a result of the State's Directed Health Measures (DHM) set in place in response to the COVID-19 virus. In Gov. Pete Ricketts' last announcement, restrictions were...
The Sidney Elks Lodge has been awarded a $415,000 Community Development Block Grant for renovation of the Elks Lodge building. The project would focus on restoration, rehabilitation and preservation of the Sidney Elks. Total funding including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant, in-kind work and a grant from Sidney's LB840 fund will total about $500,000. "We already had 400 to 500 hours of in-kind work," said Elks Lodge member John Phillips. Work so far has included cleaning rooms...
Cheyenne County voters will be facing a busy ballot for the Primary Election. Locally, county voters will be deciding on seats for the county commission, Sidney City Council, Sidney Airport Authority, Leyton District No. 3 School Board, Potter-Dix No. 9 School Board, Sidney School District No. 1, Creek Valley School District School Board, Village of Dalton Board of Trustees and Village of Lodgepole Board of Trustees. Of the list, some candidates will not appear on the Primary ballot. Names of...
The Sidney City Council approved the purchase of a new mower for Hillside Golf Course during the council's April 28 meeting. Golf Operations Director Patrick Kilbride presented the council with three bids for a new mower: a Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D from LL Johnson in Denver, a Jacobsen AR522 from TurfWerks in Johnston, Iowa, and a John Deere 8800A TerrainCut from Stotz Equipment in Evansville, Wyo. As presented, the low bid was submitted by TurfWerks at $50,978. Stotz Equipment is the highest...
Months in the making, the Sidney City Council debated how to proceed on a short-term contract with the Cheyenne County Community Center. The CCCC is under contract to administer the city's recreation programs. In the April 28 meeting of the city council, a short term contract was presented to allow programs continue until an annual contract can be written. The contract was due to expire May 1. If a contract is not approved, the Community Center will cease to be in charge of community athletic...
Dale W. Farmer, age 84, of Sidney, NE and former Callaway, NE resident passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 in Sidney. A Prayer Service for immediate family will be held on Wednesday evening, April 29th with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial will be Thursday in the Callaway Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Nigel Sprouse Memorial Library, Callaway, NE. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Dale’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. A complete obituary will be published when available. G...
Eldora Marie Wheeler, 93, of Sterling, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Sterling. Private family services will be held at a later date in Potter, NE. Eldora was born on May 2, 1926 south of Kimball, NE to Edward J. and Elizabeth M. (Fisbeck) Jones. She attended Potter High School and was a long time resident of Potter. On October 23, 1944 Eldora married Eugene Wheeler and the two were married until Eugene’s death in 2006. Eldora was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Sterling, the Fireman Auxiliary, Good Sam Trailer Club, and t...
Evelyn Nora Schiller, 100, of Sidney, Nebraska passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at her daughter's residence in Ranson, WV. Born August 23, 1919 in Spokane, Washington, she was the daughter of the late Arlo and Beulah Ghormley Crossland. Evelyn loved her home state of Oregon and was a life long member of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the DAR and enjoyed walking, gardening and visiting with friends. She is survived by two daughters, Jean Lindfors of Bellevue, NE...
Harvey Leroy Heilbrun was born October 7, 1935 in Scottsbluff, NE, and went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2020. Harvey was the youngest of 12 children born to Henry and Amalia (Dahlinger) Heilbrun Sr. of Gering, NE. On November 8, 1952, he married Mary Louise Schick, and to that union six children were born: Rodney, Christine, Cynthia, Diane, Douglas, and Cathleen. Harvey loved to farm and although he worked at other jobs in the Scottsbulff and Gering area, he always returned to the work he loved, farming. Harvey held several area farm...
Mary Lou (Svoboda) Conger, age 85, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Kimball, NE. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., July 7, 2020 in the Sidney First United Methodist Church with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Mary's register book and leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Cheyenne County Community Center. You may view Mary's Book...
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I have decided to run for the Leyton School Board because of my love and devotion to this school and community. I want to serve the school that has supported me and my family for the past thirty-five years. Having been an educator for four decades, I feel I have a lot to offer as a school board member. What do you think the Leyton School District does well? We have a very dedicated faculty and staff who genuinely care about students...
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I decided to run for the board as I would like to see our school continue to be successful and be there for all staff, students and community members. What do you think the Leyton School District does well? Our school district listens to our students' suggestions and desires. What about Leyton School District would you like to see change? I would like our school to continue to look for and listen to the staff, parents and community...
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I've always believed that a person should give a little time to their community and civic responsibilities. So I am running with that in mind as well as the fact that, while I respect my neighbors currently serving on the board, I have a different vision of some key fundamentals for our school. Two fundamental principals that I see slipping, have convinced me that immediate change is necessary. The first is fiscal responsibility and...
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I was approached by numerous people in the community. What do you think the Leyton School District does well? Students in the district were always supported equally no matter what area they participated. Drama, Speech, One Acts, Scholastics and Sports were always supported well by not only the school but also people of the district. Attendance was always very good at all events. The Leyton District has always had the safety of the...
