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F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. – The U.S. Air Force is holding town meetings and community engagements in Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska to inform the local public and landowners about Ground Based Strategic Deterrence activities planned in their areas from April 18 to 27, 2022. The Air Force has started the process of determining real estate and utility easements needed for the new intercontinental ballistic missile system expected to break ground in 2026. During these meetings, the Air Force will explain the new GBSD system mission and p...
In late 2021, Theresa Thibodeau stepped away from the Charles W. Herbster campaign. On April 20, 2022, she stopped in Sidney to meet voters. Thibodeau is in a field of nine seeking the top office in the state. She stopped at the Coffee Corner in Highby Outdoors Wednesday for a question and answer session with voters. Thibodeau calls herself “an experienced entrepreneur who knows what it is like to work hard, build a business from the ground up, and navigate the complexities of government b...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners approved on April 18 an agreement with Paul Reed Construction for a conditional use permit to stockpile soil, aggregate, concrete and asphalt. The conditional use permit will include crushing and staging for the Interstate 80 Brownson East Project. The permit is for a tract of land owned by Beyer Farm, Inc. The commissioners also accepted the 2023 Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Grant award in the amount of $40,000. The grant helps finance the salary of...
Audrey Splichal of Sidney has been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State. Splichal was selected based on selection criteria through Auxiliary Unit No. 17 and Sidney High School. She will student local, county and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience. Jentry Snell, Elizabeth Whiting, and Ella Ningen, all of Chappell and students at Creek Valley High School, were also selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker...
The Table of Grace mobile food pantry will be finished the second week in May. Due to food shortages at the Foodbank of the Heartland and a huge drop in donations from Walmart and Safeway, the Table of Grace is in need of food. Food items most needed (Not Expired or Open), include: Cereal Peanut Butter Jelly Juice Any canned fruit, vegetable, meat, pasta Boxed or canned ready to eat meals Baking mixes such as pancake, biscuit, etc. Dry pasta Food can be dropped off at the store located at 1125 Alvarado Road on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 am -...
The public is invited to a Spring Recital featuring selected students of Patricia Fletcher on Sunday, May 1st, 3:30 p.m. at Kimball Baptist Fellowship Church, 6th and Oak Street in Kimball, NE. Performing will be four students who have earned Superior Awards for piano solos and two students who have earned a Superior Award for piano duets at the District Music Contest, plus two students (out of five in piano) who have been selected by UNL music faculty to hold the title of Nebraska Young Artist of the Year. The Nebraska towns of Sidney,...
Daughters of the American Revolution Regent Rebecca Spiller, and members of the Fort Sidney Chapter hosted State Regent Candace Cain at a recent meeting held at the Veteran History Center in Sidney. Larry Nelson, retired U.S. Army Colonel, shared his work in recording hundreds of veterans stories for the Library of Congress and featured his grant collection of military items displayed in the Center. Ms.Cain shared her project “Women of 1870-1870s Forts” with the chapter and discussed the his...
Robert Dean ‘Bob’ Bowker was born April 3, 1942, in Wray, CO, and passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. He served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for the Julesburg Police Department as a Patrol Officer and Chief of Police. He has resided in North Platte since 2009. Bob was preceded in death by his wife and the love of his life, Verlien; his parents, Lloyd and Rosetta; 2 sisters, a brother, brother-in-law, and 2 grandchildren. Robert is survived by children, Bryan (Ron) McCarthy of Okl...
Gene Lienemann, 93, died April 19, 2022 at Alliance, NE. He was born November 17, 1928 in Norfolk, NE to Henry D and Emma (Wachter) Lienemann who farmed south of Randolph, Ne. Gene graduated from Randolph High School in 1946. His mother died as the result of an accident in 1944 and his father died of colon cancer in 1947. As a result Gene farmed for two years and then went off to school as he had planned before his father’s illness. Gene was working at a radio station in Sioux Falls, S. D...
I came across some stats the other day that, if remotely accurate, are astounding, shocking and demand action. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for a jolt. According to this info it takes 21 to 35 days for a Russian oil tanker to get to a US port to be offloaded. It takes between 35 to 60 days for a tanker from the Middle East to make the same trip. It takes about 10 hours to load a tanker and up to 24 hours to unload if it has to wait in port, and to get to an unloading dock can take up to 3...
Last week the 107th Legislature came to an end. This year was the shorter 60-day session. For the past four years I have served on the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee; however, this year proved to be the most difficult year so far. What made this year so difficult was that the Appropriations Committee had to appropriate $1.04 billion of federal funds from the American Recue Plan Act (ARPA). In previous years the number of bills assigned to the Appropriations Committee never surpassed 5...
I’ve heard on many occasions that tragedy proves the value of your friendships, relationships. A little more than 23 years ago an entire community had to quickly define itself when Columbine High School took its place among schools that had experienced a bloody rampage and loss of life. As the headlines unfolded, there were countless tears and hugs of support from friends and likely from people who felt the pain and offered their support to those directly connected with the incident. They didn’t...
If you reach retirement with a significant amount of assets, you’ve done a great job of saving and investing. But now comes another challenge – making that money last. You might think that this task, as important as it is, won’t be as hard as accumulating the money in the first place. Yet, a sizable number of people have reached a different conclusion. In fact, 36% of retirees say managing money in retirement is more confusing than saving for retirement, and 56% say they wish they had budgeted for more unexpected expenses in retirement, accordi...
As I write this, I am just a few days past Easter Sunday. I am still feeling the glow and joy of a glorious Easter day. To me, Easter Sunday is just a small glimpse of what heaven will be like. Easter Sunday began in our family traditional way. We were awakened by the sound of our youngest daughter playing on the piano and singing the joyful “Easter Song”. The message of the song goes like this: “Hear the bells ringing, they’re singing , ‘Christ is risen from the dead!’” Of course our response is, “He is risen indeed!”. It was a wonderful w...
By John Thomas; Crops Extension Educator, Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan, and Sioux Counties Karen DeBoer; Crops Extension Educator, Kimball, Banner, and Cheyenne Counties John Smith; Retired Machinery Systems Engineer, PREC, Scottsbluff High winds lasting for multiple days combined with long-term dry conditions have created the “perfect storm” for soil erosion to develop across Nebraska. The erosion is visible in moving and drifted soil (Fig 1) and should be controlled before more topsoil and cro...
Sidney's Red Raider Track & Field teams had a busy day on Friday, with the varsity squads traveling to Lexington for the Don Bader Invitational, and the junior varsity squads crossing the border and competing at the Kendra Roeder Invitational in Pine Bluffs, Wyo. The varsity boys continued their outstanding season, and although no team scores were available, the Red Raider boys took home thirteen medals, including five golds. Sophomore Luke Holly continued his outstanding performance this...
Leyton's Warrior Boy's Track and Field team continued their success this season by placing second at the Kendra Roeder Invitational, formerly the Pine Bluffs Invitational, in Pine Bluffs, Wyo., on Friday. The Leyton boys placed second with 77.5 points, behind Laramie that placed first with 191 points and ahead of the Burns team that placed third with 75.5 points. The Leyton girl's team placed sixth with 39 points, with Laramie, Burns and Southeast placing first, second and third respectively. Po...
Sidney senior Brynna Ross signed a letter of intent to attend UNK and perform in the Choir and Jazz Choir on Wednesday. She was joined by her father Brandon and mother Melissa (seated) and grandparents Cheryl and Alan (standing) along with numerous well-wishers at the Sidney Media Center. Ross was a fine athlete in multiple sports for Sidney High School, but has decided to sing with the Choir and Jazz Choir for UNK. She earned a scholarship with her talent, and plans on majoring in Business...
Creek Valley's Storm Track and Field teams traveled to Paxton on Thursday to compete against nine other teams at the Paxton High School Invitational. The boy's squad finished ninth on the day with 17 points, while the girls finished 10th, earning 14 points. Outstanding performances for the boys included senior Lucas Trujillo placing second in the 800 Meters and fifth in the 100 Meters, senior Alexander Caraveo placing third in the 800 Meters and sixth in the 100 Meter. For the girls, junior...
Leyton's Warrior Boy's Track and Field Team took top honors at the Creek Valley Twilght Invitational on Tuesday. The meet had been rescheduled due to last week's high winds, and the competitors were able to compete in much better conditions. Leyton won the boy's competition with 149 total points, followed by Garden County with 113 points and Arthur County with 94 points. For the girls, South Platte took top honors with 104 points, followed by Leyton with 98 points and Arthur County with 71...
In Nebraska, we know the importance of good stewardship. Our farmers and ranchers responsibly cultivate the land so future generations of Nebraskans can continue enjoying the Good Life for years to come. It’s why, nearly one hundred years before Earth Day even began, J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day right here in Nebraska City. Our farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists. Ag producers play a major role in our responsible stewardship of land and water. They use innovative p...
Sidney Police Department April 20 3:40 a.m., Medical Call, 600 block Chase Blvd. 6:39 a.m., Parking Complaint, Glover Road. 7:24 a.m., Animal Call, 2200 block Elm Street. 7:30 a.m., Follow-Up, 600 block Glover Road. 7:47 a.m., Medical Call, 1600 block Jackson Street. 8:22 a.m., Follow-Up, South Elementary School, 2010 12th Ave. 9:19 a.m., Animal Call, 2400 block Coronado Court. 11:14 a.m., Traffic Stop, Link 17J and Jennifer Lane. 11:22 a.m., Traffic Stop, Link 17J and Andrew Drive. 12:19 p.m., Public Education, Legion Park. 1:01 p.m., Illegal...
As the summer sun arrives, so will new opportunities. Children of all abilities will be welcomed in the same park and on the same equipment as the Legion Park playground will be updated with play equipment for all children. More than two years ago, a few Sidney area residents had a vision of better, more inclusive play equipment at Legion Park. The goal was to design a play environment welcoming to children with mobility challenges, developmental issues and for children who do not have special...
Maritime disasters can happen during either war or peace, but either way the loss in terms of human lives hits hard. A bomb, an explosion, a torpedo, a missile, an iceberg, no matter the cause, each translates into a statistic, the number of men and women whose lives were cut short. On February 15, 1898, the American battleship, the Maine, exploded in Havana, Cuba’s harbor, killing 260 U.S. Navy sailors. Americans blamed the Spanish, who owned and controlled Cuba then, but no one since has d...
