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Sometimes the best way to promote what you have is to offer to host an event. That occurred Aug. 25-27 when Sidney hosted the Nebraska Economic Development Association (NEDA)'s annual meeting. NEDA is an association of professional economic developers dedicated to the prosperous growth of Nebraska's business climate. It's purpose is to foster economic development in the state, encourage the advancement of the expertise of its members, foster cooperation among economic development professionals...
Michael K. Sullivan Jr., son of Michael K. Sullivan Sr. pastor of the Dalton Assembly of God Church in Dalton, NE, Passed away in his home on July 27th. Michael Jr. was born on April 13, 1979 in Cherokee, Iowa, the firstborn son of Michael K. Sullivan Sr. and Ruth M. Sullivan. He attended public school and was home-schooled in the 6th grade through high school. He graduated high school in 1998 and attended Baker College for two years where he studied computer science. Later he moved to...
Dr. Mohamed Khalil has been appointed as geoscientist in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Conservation and Survey Division (CSD), based at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff. His start date is today, Sept. 1. The appointment was announced by Dr. Matt Joeckel, director of Conservation and Survey Division, a unit of the UNL School of Natural Resources. Khalil is the first new CSD geoscientist in Scottsbluff in three decades, replacing Steve Sibray, who retired in...
The City of Sidney is focused on revamping and updating downtown, specifically areas that have lacked attention. To complete the goal, the City needs funding. One funding source is the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The CDBG program provides annual grants based on a formula to states, cities and counties for the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate...
Labor Day is historically a time to recognize and celebrate the worker, and labor unions. In 1882, Matthew Maguire encouraged all 56 unions in his area to make a “public show of support,” about 12 years before President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day an official holiday. The parade culminated with a festival including a dance pavilion, beer garden, playgrounds and picnic areas. In some ways, community hasn't changed more in the 100-plus years. Two Cheyenne County communities are having communit...
Shirley E. Olson, age 82, of Sidney, NE passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 in Sidney. No services are planned at this time. Cremation has been held. Memorials can be sent in Shirley’s memory to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 484 Deaver Drive, Sidney, NE 69162. You may view Shirley’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Shirley’s care and funeral arrangements. Shirley Eileen...
Gerald and Karen Gentry have made their home in Lodgepole for nearly 52 years. They were married in November 1969. The Gentrys were blessed with two daughters, Ronda Sue and Lisa JoAnn. They have two grandchildren, Austin and Ember. Gerald grew up on a farm south of Lodgepole. He graduated from Lodgepole High in 1966. His love for cars led him to build his own body shop on the old football field on the south side of town in 1980. Gerald owned and operated the shop for 36 years. Gerald has...
LODGEPOLE – Lodgepole Community Fund (LCF) recently received a $5,000 donation from Ogallala-based Adams Bank and Trust, which owns the bank in Lodgepole. The gift will help match a challenge grant offered by the family of former banker E.K. Yanney, a respected businessman and leader in the Lodgepole community. E.K.’s daughters, Mary Jo Klinetobe, Michele Wehbi and Julie Yanney, along with his brother Michael Yanney, offered a $20,000 Challenge Grant to be met one-to-one by LCF. This challenge is meant to honor and memorialize E.K., as wel...
I’ll leave it to other pundits to speak about the utter ineptitude and disastrous incompetence demonstrated by American leaders in regards to Afghanistan. There will be investigations, hearings and inquiries into how our withdrawal from that nation was carried out. Bottom line is what’s done is done. I want to focus on the consequences we will now face as a nation. America has just continued an embarrassing track record of abandoning people who’ve helped us and nations/jurisdictions that have...
The United States departed Afghanistan on August 31, after almost twenty years of nation-building, the most recent foreign power to surrender that harsh, cold, Himalayan terrain, “the graveyard of empires,” back to the Afghan people. The British tried three times to tame the poor but fierce Afghan fighters. In the first Afghan War, 1839-1840, the British marched in with high hopes, but suffered one of the worst military disasters of the nineteenth century, an outright slaughter. The Afghan peo...
I’m reading some news stories of the day when I am reminded of a bike ride I took several years ago. I was a rookie in many respects, and in comparison to the two guys I hoped to ride with. On this day, riding an older bike as I recall, I was promptly told to skip this ride. I wasn’t ready. My equipment — tires — were not safe. So how’s that tie in with current events? Don’t stage an event you’re not prepared for. The American people were shocked to learn President Biden apparently ma...
To The Editor, This goes out to the wonderful people of this community. How do we ever thank you enough? You took time out of your already busy day to help find Roger, and you did not quit until he was found. What an awesome community and beyond we have! A big thank-you go to the following: Lodgepole Fire Department; Gurley Fire Department; Dalton Fire Department; Ron Leal with his drone; Adam Frerichs and crew of the Cheyenne County Sheriff Department; the Nebraska State Patrol; Chadron - Scottsbluff - Troupe E – Sidney – North Platte; Sea...
Are you planning on retiring in the next few years? If so, you’ll want to create a retirement income plan. First of all, while you’re still working, look for ways to boost your retirement income, such as increasing your 401(k) contributions. And you might want to explore products that can provide you with a lifetime income stream. You’ll also want to estimate your expenses in retirement, including your health care costs, which can be considerable. And it’s important to review your investment mix. As you near retirement, you may want to lower y...
PINE BLUFFS, WYO. – The High West Energy Board of Directors has unanimously selected Jared Routh to lead the co-op as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. High West’s previous CEO stepped down at the end of March to accept another position. Since then, the Board began conducting a three-month nationwide search for the organization’s next leader. The Board announced their decision to High West employees in July, and Routh will begin his tenure later this month. “One of the things that ca...
Here we go again! Just when we thought things might be getting back to a new normal, things seem to be getting worse. Covid has raised its ugly head again, forest fires are still burning, the air is bad, flooding is still on the rampage, people are still getting shot, racial strife is on the rise, and I could go on. But I won’t. Instead, let us focus on where we can find peace and some answers. I know a lot of us are asking what we can do to make a difference in all this. This is, indeed, an uncertain and unstable world we are living in. We n...
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021 the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) Board of Directors (Board) held its monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the South Platte NRD Conference Room (551 Parkland Drive, Sidney NE). Sydney Norris, Public Relations and Education Manager shared photos taken of the Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE Camp) that was held at the 4H camp in the Nebraska National Forest. Four students were offered a scholarship by SPNRD that covered the ACE Camp costs. The four students who attended ACE Camp in the District...
This article and other research-based beef news are available on beef.unl.edu, Nebraska Extension’s beef cattle production website. Interviews with the authors of BeefWatch newsletter articles become available throughout the month of publication and are accessible at https://go.unl.edu/podcast. Early weaning of calves may be advantageous in times of drought, when cows are in a confinement system, or as a body condition management tool for very young or old cows. Early weaning is typically d...
How well informed are you? Do you get all of the news or only snippets of the news? Unfortunately, keeping up with all of the news today is like taking on a second full-time job. Few of us have the time, the energy, or the interest in researching every angle on every story. Complicating matters is the fact that our major media outlets slant the news according to their own political worldviews. Mainstream journalism (not our local press) is very biased. Seldom does a person ever get both sides...
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 638 Illinois Street in Sidney is now open! DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more through its mission of Serving Others. In addition to the national and private branded products customers trust Dollar General to c...
This summer we’ve spent time going over shooting fundamentals and basic range drills. This article, adapted from The Well Armed Woman Blog, will dive deeper into an important aspect of the shooting technique- the trigger pull. One of the first things to consider for proper trigger pull technique is how the gun fits your hand. You want to get as close as you can to having the pad or the first joint of your trigger finger on the trigger. This will not only give you better leverage on the trigger, but it will also help you to have a clean and s...
Energy reliability and independence are pillars of our country’s national security. A reliable power grid has helped our nation build the world’s largest economy, and our focus on developing domestic sources of energy has made our country’s fleet of automobiles and airplanes less dependent on overseas oil. Earlier this year, U.S. News and World Report ranked Nebraska #3 nationally for power grid reliability and #8 overall in their energy category which “tracks the reliability of power grids, ren...
August 19 1:00 am, Traffic Accident-Hit & Run, 10th Ave. & Legion Park Rd. 2:02 am., Parking Complaint, Loves Truck Stop, Chase Blvd. 4:42 am, Traffic Stop, Pole Creek Crossing & Link 17J 6:19 am, Parking Complaint, Beans & Steams, Glover Rd. 7:42 am, Traffic Accident-Injury, Jackson St. 7:52 am, Criminal Mischief, Olsen Dr. 8:33 am, Disturbance, Sidney Motor Lodge, Illinois St. 8:51 am, Code Violation, Charlotte Dr. 8:51 am, Code Violation, Manor Rd. 9:29 am, Code Violation, Charlotte Dr. 9:35 am, Code Violation, Deborah Dr. 9:38 am,...
Returning Sidney Red Raider Football Head Coach Todd Ekhart showed that his run-first approach to offense matches up well with the talent the Sidney Red Raiders possess, with the Sidney boys rushing for 360 yards on the road in their opener against Bridgeport. The Red Raiders had five different players score touchdowns and two running backs rush for over 100 yards as the Sidney offensive line opened holes and dominated the Bridgeport defense throughout the matchup. Sidney started the game on...
Sidney's Lady Raider Volleyball team started their quest for another State Tournament appearance with a five-set win over the Sterling Lady Tigers in Sterling on Thursday, August 26. Second year Head Coach Julie Smith has put together a strong lineup, even with the losses of standouts like Karly Sylvester and Logan Holly from graduation. The Lady Raiders have filled the holes of these losses with athletic and heavy hitting players that look to keep the program dominant, and they started off the...
The Sidney Cross Country team started the season in strong fashion, dominating the standings at the Panhandle Classic at Riverview Golf Course on Thursday, August 26. The Sidney Boys took first place out of 9 teams, with a score of 18. Senior Cameron Brauer led the pack for the boys, with a first place finish at 17:07.62. Seniors Dan Bashtovoi and Mitch Deer finished fourth and fifth at 17:39.08 and 17:39.81. The Sidney Girls finished second with 30 points, behind first place Chadron with 24...
