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Come the first of the month, Chris Gabis will realize a long-time dream, that of becoming a full-time firefighter. "I think every kids wants to be a firefighter at one time or another," Gabis said. His dream was realized earlier this month when it was announced he was chosen as one of two new paid firemen to be accepted into the Scottsbluff Fire Department. It marks his first foray into the world of full time work as a fire fighter. Subscribe to the Sidney Sun-Telegraph to read the rest of the...
Local artist Ben Darling was recently commissioned to paint a mural for the Wildcat Hills Nature Center's addition outside of Scottsbluff. Darling is a professional artist that has had a passion for art all his life. For Darling, art is not just a past time, he also teaches art classes for grades 6-12 at Sidney Public Schools. Darling said he was originally commissioned to paint a three by five foot mural, however after seeing the space Darling suggested a larger piece. The nine by seven foot...
Bringing culture and art to rural Nebraska has been the goal of Sidney’s High Plains Art Council (HPAC) since its inception in 1982. The group has recently lost key members and is searching for committed members that have a passion for arts in rural communities. HPAC President and Executive Director Carrie Brown said they would like to be able to have each member seek out and produce one quality performance a year. The council brings six to eight performances a year in genres of music, dance, theatre and even magic. Brown said many of the p...
For the first time in more than 20 years, Sidney wrestlers came home with more than one state champion in their midst. Raiders Trey Arellano and Derek Robb captured gold over the weekend, becoming the first duo of Sidney champions since 1993. In all, five Sidney wrestlers competed in the state tournament, with Arellano, at 120 pounds, and Robb, 152, closing competition as medalists. Other Raiders competing in Omaha included freshman Paul Houser (106), sophomore KC Higer (132) and junior Kaden...
Sidney junior Derek Robb re-wrote the record books on both the school and state level with four wins, all by pin, at the Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament over the weekend. With the four pins, Robb now holds the record for most pins in a season with 46, also a Sidney High record. Robb finished the year with a 56-0 overall record. Robb now also holds the mark for career wins at Sidney High School with 141. The old mark, 136, was set by Steven Vach, another Sidney state champion, from 1992-96....
Pat Wilson, 76 of Sidney, Nebraska died early Monday morning, February 20, 2017 at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney. A visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney with the family present. Cremation will follow with inurnment to be held at a later date. Memorials have been established for the family. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Patricia Ann Fischer was born in Sidney, Nebraska to Ervin...
Louise M. Perry Jay, 91, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kimball with Father Robert Karnish officiating. Christian Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Louise’s Tribute Wall and...
Lester Lewis Becker passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney at the age of 91. Per his request, cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Monday, February 20, 2017 in the Chappell United Methodist Church with Rev. David Abbott officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow in the Chappell Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or the Chappell Heritage House. You can view the online obituary and share...
Brooke Elizabeth McRoberts, 44, loving daughter, fiancé, aunt, niece, godmother, and friend, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was born in Logan, Utah on April 27, 1972, to Barbara and Jerry McRoberts. She grew up in Gurley, Nebraska on her family’s game farm, where she helped raise a variety of unique and exotic animals. In addition to being the class valedictorian, Brooke was a talented athlete who competed in volleyball, basketball, and track. She received her Bachelor’s degree in pre-med at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, grad...
