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The high school band played, the colors were presented by one of Potter's own talked of experiences in service, both his and his grandfather's. Potter-Dix High School and the Potter community gathered Monday to celebrate veterans and their service. Guest speaker for the event was Dr. Steven Davis. In his introduction of Dr. Davis, Jerry Steele told the crowd of Dr. Davis growing up near Potter and graduating from Potter High School. He is also possibly the only student allowed to drive a school...
Sometimes the one offering help needs help. That is the challenge facing the Table of Grace Food Pantry. Table of Grace, at 1125 Alvarado Road in Sidney, is facing a big challenge in a short amount of time. One of the organization’s most significant supporters is challenging the organization with a matching grant. Bell Lumber & Pole is offering Table of Grace a $15,000 challenge. Bell Lumber & Pole will match up to $15,000 raised by Table of Grace. The challenge is that Bell Lumber & Pole’s gran...
Journalism is an industry sometimes called The Fourth Estate. It is a career that frequently surpasses the typical 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then some with moments of recognition and gratitude counting as much as the paycheck. It is a profession that people often enter for their passion of people and the community, of writing and photography. It is a profession that frequently throws away the time clock in exchange for deadlines and late night requirements. It is an industry where a heartfelt thanks...
Sidney High School will host a One-Act Play Festival in the Performing Arts Center Saturday, Nov. 17 Actors from seven schools will present their productions before a panel of judges to receive critiques to prepare them for district competition later this month. No team or individual rewards will be given. The performance schedule for the one-act festival is as follows: 8:30 a.m. - Gordon-Rushville, “Nicholas Nickleby.” 9:30 a.m. - Leyton, “The 11th.” 10:30 a.m. - Potter-Dix, “Jersey Girls.” 11:30 a.m. - Banner County, “I Never Saw Another B...
Vitalix, a manufacturer of cooked protein and mineral tub supplements for livestock, has launched its new production facility located north of Sidney ahead of schedule. On June 22nd, a fire completely destroyed the Vitalix production facility outside Alliance, along with all equipment and contents, forcing major changes and decisions to be made. Vitalix owner, Greg Olson, determined that Sidney would be a great location to move to, offering both rail service and immediate interstate access. Duri...
Peetz's Bulldogs had a score to settle with the Otis Bulldogs, as Peetz lost to Otis in the season opener back in August. The Bulldogs came away with a thrilling 84-to-78 victory on Saturday. For the second round of the CSHAA State Football playoffs, the number five seeded Peetz team traveled to the number four seeded Otis team's home field for a battle that took until the final moments of the game to decide. The two high-powered offenses traded scores to open the game, with both teams able to...
Leyton/Banner County seniors Josh Kruse and Seth Dvorak as well as freshman Ethan Eckhardt were named to the D2-9 All District Football team, while Leyton/Banner county sophomore Dawson Wiggins and freshman Brayden Haley were selected as Honorable Mentions. Kruse led the Warriors as quarterback, and passed for 664 yards and seven touchdowns on 60 completions. Dvorak played running back, tight end, and linebacker for the Warriors, and rushed for 190 yards and a touchdown, caught 20 passes for...
Raymond "Ray" Nienhueser, age 95 of Sidney, NE was called to his eternal home on November 10, 2018 in Sidney. Funeral services will be held on November 15, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran South Divide Church, with Pastor Neil Carlson officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran South Divide Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1-7:00 P.M. with family present from 5-7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Ray's name to the Lutheran...
Lee Roy Foster, 94 of Gurley, NE passed away Friday November 9th, 2018 at the Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance NE. He was born January 10, 1924 in York NE to Roy & Mildred Foster. Lee grew up on a farm outside of Bradshaw NE where he attended school. He joined the Army during WWII, serving with the 100th Division in Central Europe. On his discharge from service he received his degree from the University of Nebraska in Ag Business. Lee and Jeanette (Otto) were married July 13th, 1950 in Grand Island NE. They made their home north of Big...
