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Derek Lloyd and Mike Westman (top) signal orders to raise the bucket on Sidney Fire Department's Ladder 51, Rob Roderick, positioned on the ground, relayed instructions to James Harmon, who was operating the ladder from the truck's base, according to Tom Von Seggern, Sidney Park superintendent. The crew was brought in to replace a snapped cable on the Hickory Square flag pole, which snapped because of high winds....
West Elementary School students in Sidney were buzzing about a special presentation in their science classes Monday as two Cheyenne County 4-H'ers gave presentations and led them in an activity centered around the declining population of honey bees worldwide. The presentation was part of the 4-H Ag Innovators Experience, a collaboration between the National 4-H Council and agribusiness corporation Monsanto. In the program, 4-H'ers are educated on a real-world agricultural challenge, which they...
Creek ValleyElementary Schools students, along with students from Garden County Elementary and South Platte Elementary, were treated to the Hampstead Stage Company's production of "Alice in Wonderland" last week. Following the play, students had lunch and recess together....
The National Association for Family and Community Education's Nebraska West District convened for its annual meeting Tuesday at the Cheyenne County Visitors Center in Sidney. The meeting included a special presentation from Brian Eads, investigator with the Nebraska State Patrol's WING Drug Task Force, concerning human trafficking. In his presentation, Eads said human trafficking was the third largest criminal enterprise in the world, and the second largest, as well as the fastest growing,...
Across the United States, there are vital arts, music and sports programs that are being cut annually because of growing budgetary constraints and lack of funding. Today’s youth are missing out on extremely valuable opportunities to expand their knowledge and diversify their interests, as well as the chance to have a little fun. Wolf Auto Sidney wants to keep these opportunities available for our local students at Sidney High School. Wolf Auto is bringing Ford Motor Company’s “Drive 4 UR School” program to the Sidney community in an effort...
Robert J. "Bob" Kinnersley, 81 of Dalton, passed away Thursday morning, April 21, 2016, at the VA Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyo. Military Graveside Memorial Services and inurnment will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 28, in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob's name to the Donor's choice. You may view Bob's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of...
In recent years and during the present election cycle, religious liberty has been the topic of much debate and discussion. In fact, the Barna Group released a report showing that concerns over religious freedom in America have grown significantly. The public dialog has often been heated about concerns over the right to worship, Supreme Court decisions on business discrimination or the public debate over Christian holiday symbols, season greetings and celebrations, to controversial issues of prayer in public school and discussions about...
A May 11 Nebraska Extension crop scout training course will provide crop scouts an opportunity to enhance their skills. The training is designed for entry level scouts who will be working for crop consultants, industry agronomists or farm service centers across Nebraska and neighboring states, said Keith Glewen, Nebraska Extension educator. The course is from 8:25 a.m. to 5 p.m. with registration at 8 a.m. at the university’s Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead. “Past participants have consistently given the training hig...
The public is invited to a Spring Recital featuring selected students of Patricia Randolph on Sunday, May 1 at 3 pm at the Kimball Baptist Fellowship Church located at Sixth and Oak streets. Nine students who have earned Superior awards at the District Music Contest and Wyoming Music Festival, plus two who have been chosen by the University of Nebraska Lincoln music faculty to hold the title of Nebraska Young Artist of the Year, will perform. The towns of Kimball, Sidney, Paotter and Pine Bluffs, Wyo., will be represented. Admission is free....
Upcoming Western Nebraska Community College Theatre presents Stop Kiss by Diana Son Apr 29 - May 1 at the WNCC Little Theatre on the Scottsbluff Campus. Stop Kiss plays Apr 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and on May 1 at 2 p.m. in the WNCC Little Theatre. Tickets are available for purchase at the WNCC Little Theatre box office one hour prior to the performance. For questions, please contact Robert Thompson Jr. at 308-635-6038 or [email protected]. … Sunday, May 1 The May meeting of Nebraska Polio Survivors Association will meet at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 1,...
Dear Editor, Anthony Ruiz’s picture of a panoramic view of the new Deadwood fitness and exercise trail was really neat! (April 12th edition of the Sun-Telegraph). Is it possible that Sidney could offer the basic services that traveling cyclists are looking for? (food, water, tents, showers). With this in mind, I would like to make a general statement that active bicycle tourists as well as hikers, walkers, runners, cyclists, triathletes and so on really does boost an area’s economy in a nice way! Could Sidney be a bicycle-friendly town with des...
Scottsbluff Boys’ Golf Tournament Invite • Monday, April 25, 2016 • Scottsbluff Division 1 Front Back Total Sidney 330 Nate Dvorak 40 38 78 Connor Dormann 44 40 84 Brady Radcliffe 40 40 80 Ryan Birner 47 53 90 Cole Westfall 43 45 88 Alliance 374 Anthony Hare 42 46 88 Michael Gomez 44 42 86 Preston Pohlman 46 56 102 Cameron Collins 51 47 98 Dylan Horton 52 60 112 Gering 364 Mason Marsh 44 41 84 Josh Wilson 48 49 97 Brandyn Larson 47 53 100 Grady Sherrell 45 44 89 Logan VanAnne 45 49 94 Casper Kelly Walsh 337 John “LJ” McGinley 40 42 82 Shea H...
