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Articles from the April 3, 2014 edition


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  • Making a point

    Dave Faries|Apr 3, 2014

    Nick Colgrove of the University of Nebraska's educational media department points out some benefits of broadband technology during a Power of Business presentation at WNCC on Wednesday. The event was a UNL Extension program and part of the statewide Nebraska Broadband Initiative....

  • Bond reduced for theft suspect

    Caitlin Sievers|Apr 3, 2014

    In Cheyenne County district court on Wednesday Sean Gdowski entered a plea of not guilty to four counts lodged against him in connection with rural break-ins and drug crime in Cheyenne County. Gdowski is charged with one count of theft by receiving stolen property, a class three felony, one count of criminal attempt of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver within 1,000 feet of a school, a class two felony, possession of methamphetamine, a class four felony, and criminal possession of a financial transaction device, a class three...

  • Man found guilty in vehicle theft

    Caitlin Sievers|Apr 3, 2014

    Cheyenne County district court found Wyatt Coleman, 26 guilty of one count of theft by unlawful taking, a class four felony on Wednesday. He was originally charged with theft, a class three felony, but Coleman entered into a plea agreement with the state in exchange for reduced charges. Coleman reportedly stole a blue Chevy pickup truck from a residence in Sidney in Dec. 2013. The pickup was recovered by the Weld County sheriff’s department Greeley, Colo. a few days later. Coleman was reportedly driving the truck on Interstate 76 when he was p...

  • Court Briefs - 04-03-14

    Apr 3, 2014

    The following people appeared in Deuel County District Court on Wednesday, April 2, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Shawn Nettles, age 30 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on an amended charge of Attempted Distribution of Marijuana, a class IV felony. He received two days jail, $462 in fines and five years of probation. Kenneth Turner, age 24 of Finleyville, Penna., appeared for a status hearing on a charge of Possession of Hash with Intent, Possession of Marijuana with Intent, Possession of Marijuana over 1 lb, Possession of Hash and No...

  • Ofelia S. Chacón – 1926 to 2014

    Apr 3, 2014

    Ofelia S. Chacón, 87 of Sidney, passed away at the Golden Living Center, Saturday morning, March 29, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Sat., April 5th in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Father Art Faesser officiating. No Wake services are planned. Services will conclude at the Church. Cremation will follow the services with graveside inurnment in the Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Friday, April 4th from 1 p.m....

  • David Charles Ross – 1938 to 2014

    Apr 3, 2014

    David Charles Ross, 75, of Peetz passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 6 pm Friday, April 4 at Tennant Funeral Home. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sat., April 5 at the Peetz Community Church. Private family interment will be on Sat., April 5. David was born on Nov. 28, 1938 in Sidney, to Leslie and Edith (George) Ross. He grew up on a farm near Peetz and graduated from the Peetz High School in 1957. He attended Colorado State University and...

  • Community Calendar – 04-03-14

    Apr 3, 2014

    Now Food Drive For The Food Pantry! A food container will be set up at Sonny’s Super Foods and Walmart from March 20th to April 3rd. Donations can be dropped off at 2241 Illinois St. on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, call Brenda Dickinson at 308-254-5856 Thursday, April 3 Bingo night, held every Thursday night, 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Friday, April 4 Cheyenne County Chamber Annual Ag Social, Hillside Bar & Grill (2632 Hillside Drive) Friday, April 4th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Call the Chamber for more info 308-254-5851 or email...

  • Tales of a coffee-holic: Occupational hazard

    Caitlin Sievers|Apr 3, 2014

    Work isn’t everything. As someone who’s worked closely with the elderly, I can tell you that in one’s golden years, the fondest recollections of a life of events never involve how well you crafted expense reports or how many hours you spent laboring over spreadsheets at your desk. Although one’s occupation might be an integral part of one’s identity, it doesn’t make up all of who and what a person is. Being a reporter is a big part of who I am, I work a lot and I think about work quite a bit when I’m not working. I probably read an unhealthy...

  • Ten Questions with Connie Hancock, UNL Extension Educator

    Dave Faries|Apr 3, 2014

    Connie Hancock took her first job out of college with the University of Nebraska's Extension office. That was 35 years ago, when the Kearney native had completed degrees from Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska-Kearney. It's no wonder the extension educator refers to the program as "a system I believe in." Hancock came to the Sidney office in 1995. She divides her time between Sidney and Kimball, allowing her to direct the extension service in three panhandle counties. 1. You know you're a long way...

  • Cabaret Theatre readies for Sidney appearance

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 3, 2014

    Not everything has gone smoothly as the Omaha group Cabaret Theatre prepares for their April 12 show in Sidney. "We're doing a new arrangement of 'Moonglow' that's tough," said singer Becky Noble. "It's kicking us." The version they selected for Sidney's audience demands inch-perfect harmonies. But the group doesn't mind shaking up their routine, even though they've performed together as Cabaret Theatre since 1991 and three vocalists-alto Noble, soprano Camille Metoyer-Moten and bass Paul...

  • Scholarship Applications now being accepted by the Sidney Rotary Club

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 3, 2014

    The Sidney Rotary Club is once again pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2014 Scholarship. The annual award will again be for $1,000.00 and may be awarded to anyone who is accepted at a post secondary institution, whether it is a university, college, trade or vocational school. Each candidate is required to complete an application and provide information about the qualities that they possess and which they feel will further qualify them for consideration. The Sidney Rotary Scholarship Committee will interview...

  • Quiz Bowl

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 3, 2014

    The Leyton 7th Grade quiz bowl team placed second at the Banner County Quiz Bowl held Friday, March 21. Back Row from left: Major Roberts, D.J. George, and Janessa Carley. Front Row from left: Nikki Scarrow, Quentin Miller, and Shelby Miller. Not pictured is Josh Kruse....