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Sidney High School students raised funds and collected Christmas gifts for those in need through Operation Christmas Child. In a contest among the school's four classes and spearheaded by the National Honor Society, students collected 130 boxes for Operation Christmas Child and raised $935 for the non-profit organization Samaritan's Purse over the past two weeks. The junior class won the competition by collecting 43 boxes, the most among the four classes. It was the first year the National...
As Sidney's electric utility has faced steep rate increases from its power providers, the city is undertaking a financial review to determine how to limit rate increases passed on to its customers. At a Sidney City Council meeting on Tuesday, Andrew Ross, of the Nebraska Municipal Power Pool, presented an overview of the public utility's current financial status and projected what future growth could entail. Sidney Interim City Manager Geri Anthony said the study would help the council...
Local veterinarian Ken Cook was recognized at this year's ServeNebraska Step Forward Awards ceremony in Ashland. Cook was nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award for his 40 years as a 4-H leader. At the 4-H banquet, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the state 4-H office for his many years of leadership. ServeNebraska, the Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission, coordinates and supports community involvement by Nebraskans that address the needs of our communities. The group hel...
Donald L. Devine Chief Master Sergeant U.S. Air Force 1949 – 1979 EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is one of many American Veteran accounts published in The Sidney Sun-Telegraph. The writer, who is from Sidney, is conducting the interviews as part of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. After World War II, one learned to pay attention to what was going on around him or her. In 1949, this was true, and essentially, it marked wisdom...it is now termed "situational awareness." In the case o...
Edna M. Bruns, 75 of Sidney, passed away at her home, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4 in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, December 3rd to sign Edna’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. You may view Edna’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. In li...
Upcoming VENDORS WANTED for 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Show to be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp, Ft. Sidney Rd and Toledo Street, in Sidney. Please get your reservations in by Dec. 10! For more information, please call Brenda (308) 254-7131. Ongoing A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy & El...
When will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates? This question has been on the minds of economists and financial market prognosticators for quite some time now. But what does it mean to you, as an individual investor? First of all, it’s important to understand just what is meant by “raising rates.” The Federal Reserve, or the “Fed,” directly controls short-term interest rates, although, through various measures, it can also affect long-term rates. Typically, the Fed will lower short-term rates to stimulate the economy. Conversely, the Fed w...
“Then Jesus asked, ‘Were there not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God…”- Luke 17:17-18a Have you ever noticed that “thank you” has become a way to end transactions and conversations? At the store the cashier says “thank you, come again” and we reply “okay, thanks.” In conversations or phone calls we might end with a “well, thanks a lot.” This can also be true when it comes to saying “thanks” on Thanksgiving. We offer a perfunctory “thank you” to God so that we can ge...
If you thought the last two games were a big test for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team, just wait until this Friday when head coach Mike Riley and his squad will try to wrest a win away from No. 5 Iowa and, in the process, seek out a post-season bowl bid. The good news for Nebraska is that the game will be played at Memorial Stadium and the Huskers will face a Hawkeyes team that is reeling with late-season injuries. Even Iowa defensive end Drew Ott has petitioned for a medical redshirt due...