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In early 2020, the coronavirus was announced and resulting health precautions. By spring and early summer, schools were hoping to reopen, posting modified schedules as they adapt to health agency directives. Meanwhile, popular parks and attractions in the region were sitting empty as crowding was prohibited and social distancing encouraged. Restaurants, hotels and recreation areas went from breathtakingly busy to some becoming financial victims of the virus. Cheyenne County Visitor Center...
Delmar LeRoy “Butch” Crooked Foot, age 77 of Sidney, NE passed away Tuesday morning, May 11, 2021 in Gordon, NE. No formal funeral services are planned. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Saturday, May 15th from 1-6:00 P.M. Cremation will follow the viewing with graveside services in the Greenwood Cemetery to be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Butch’s name to the donor’s choice. You may view Butch’s Book of Memories, leave condolences and memories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &...
The Memorial Day service in Sidney is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Veteran Section of Greenwood Cemetery. The National Anthem will be performed by Elizabeth Weimer and the invocation by Pastor Kyle Larson. Elizabeth Weimer will also be performing "God Bless America." The speaker this year is SCPO Bobby Martinez, USN, Ret. Laying of the Wreath will be done by Lucy Stickley, and benediction by Pastor Kyle Larson. TAPS will be by MSG Les Larsen, US Army National Guard, Ret. The program is being presented by V.F.W. Post No. 610, assisted by the...
Potter-Dix High School held it's 2021 Graduation ceremony on Saturday at Potter-Dix High School. 15 students graduated on Saturday, with Mary Jane Kasten and Jaydin Rose Paxton named as Valedictorian and Salutatorian of their class. Paula Wolff addresses the attendees for the Presentation of Scholarships during the ceremony....
The Cheyenne County Commissioners took a formal stand against the part of President Joe Biden's Executive Order 14008 known as the “30 x 30” program. In late April, the commissioners discussed the proposal during a commission meeting. The concern included the impact on privately-owned land and potential impact on local tax revenues. The 30 x 30 plan is an effort to have 30 percent of land in a conservation program, “at least 30 percent of the lands and waters in the United States by 2030....
The Cheyenne County Commissioners and Emergency Communications Manager Heidi Gillespie met in the May 3 meeting regarding the Interlocal Cooperation agreement between the county and the City of Sidney. The Communications Center dispatches communication services for the Sidney Police Department, Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office, Deuel County Sheriff’s Office, Regional West Emergency Medical Service, Potter Volunteer Fire Department, Sidney Volunteer Fire Department, Gurley Volunteer Fire Dep...
Among the many shops and coffee houses off the beaten paths in Nebraska are specific locations participating in the Passport Nebraska program. The locations in this year's program include a print shop, a bigfoot museum, a church made of baled straw, and a new coffee house and weaving and wool shop in Cheyenne County. The Passport Nebraska program is being featured in the Wall Street Journal. Business participants were cautioned their role in the program could increase business by at least 25...
This storytelling journey began out of a partnership with leaders in Sidney looking for ways to help Sidney area residents see themselves as small business owners. Sidney – Nebraska Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a program of Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC), is excited to announce a new video series, Entrepreneurial Journey. In 2016, Bass Pro Shops purchased Cabela's in Sidney, Nebraska. Unfortunately, this left the region with significant job loss. 3-year grant from the Small Business Administration provided the r...
Sunday was confirmation day at one of the churches I co-pastor. Six young people stood before the congregation to denounce Satan, recite scripture, profess faith in Jesus Christ and join the church. As I looked at the teens standing in front of the church, I couldn’t help but reflect on the world they’ll be entering after high school. Similar thoughts were in my mind as I spoke to Leyton students at the Gurley Lions Club annual Junior/Senior banquet. The Lions invite students from the local hig...
In recent days, an editor at the New York Times asked readers to send in their wise words that they try to live by. The best responses appeared in two Sunday editions in April. A few examples follow. A Missouri resident named Dave Dillon said, “Always behave as if someone were watching.” Kristy McCray of Ohio, said she lives by the Platinum Rule. “Treat others as they wish to be treated.” Norma Douglas of Idaho, quoted her dad. “You are not better that anyone, but no one is better than you.” Ron...
Recently I was in a discussion on law enforcement and social morality as a general rule. It started with a sentence or two promoted on a social media platform, and took off in unexpected directions. It quickly felt like I was reliving a college philosophy class or retired and sipping a warm cup in a coffee house somewhere. To start with, unless we discuss a specific official contact with a police officer, we need to use generalities, which will always have exceptions. We can say doctors are in...
Is homeownership a goal of yours? It does offer some benefits, in addition to meeting your basic need for shelter. The equity you build in your home can be a valuable financial asset, and you may get to deduct your interest payments on your taxes. But if you’re a first-time home- buyer, what steps should you take? First, make sure the time is right for you in terms of your personal and financial situations. For example, are you fairly con- fident that your employment is stable and that your earnings won’t decline? Of course, external eve...
Jesus said, “I am the Vine, you are the branches…” What Jesus was sayin’ was this: it’s good to be part of a larger group, workin’ towards larger goals – but at the same time, we gotta be connected to a center before we can actually be productive! Our lives are all about relationships. Scripture says we’re to love God and to love one another – that’s networking – that’s relationship building – that’s reaching out to one another for mutual support and accountability – that’s all about becoming family! ‘Cuz listen – in the end, relationship...
Many parts of the economy in our great state of Nebraska are thriving. However, the new slate of tax increase proposals coming from the Biden Administration will undermine the success of Nebraska, and states like it, by removing capital from family farms and small businesses at a time when we need to be encouraging economic growth. Among the most troubling tax proposals for family-owned businesses across the Third District, and the nation, is the repeal of stepped-up basis and taxation of...
Sacramento, CA — Access to start-up capital is a big challenge for farmers. A small grant program through the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is helping. More than 100 farmer veterans received word Friday that they are being awarded equipment thanks to the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund. The grant supports veterans in their early years of farming and ranching. “We directly purchase a piece of equipment the farmer has identified as being critical,” explains Jeanette Lombardo, FVC Executive Director. “Our veterans put their lives on the line to pr...
The day after my last editorial, I received an email from a couple who live in our city. They told me that they had read two of my editorials and that they thought that we were very much alike in our view of the current “goings on.” They also wanted to get in touch with me and others to discuss what we could do to help save our nation. I have done a lot of thinking about what is going on and a little writing about it. And I have asked myself numerous times if there was anything that I could do...
Janice and Faye Rostvit, identical twins from Colorado Springs, Colo., will share in song and testimony at 10:30 a.m. May 23 at the Church of the Nazarene, 1445 Jackson St, Sidney. For more than 40 years the Rostvit Twins have had an extensive world-wide music ministry. Often they would be overseas for six months of each year and singing in churches in the USA the other months. Their travels have taken them to over 90 countries where they always learned a repertoire of songs in the local...
Lincoln - LB 152 was signed by Governor Ricketts on May 5. Because LB 152 contained an emergency clause, thus making the changes effective five days after the Governor’s signature, the changes to the Nebraska Fireworks Law will be in effect for the 2021 Firework sales period. The bill updated terminology to adopt the Federal Code of Regulation (CFR) definitions of 1.4G explosives for “Consumer” and 1.3G explosives for “Display” Fireworks. Additionally, the bill eliminated the previous state law language disallowing: 1) firecrackers containin...
Neighbors across the country will soon have an exciting opportunity to help change their communities for the better through State Farm Neighborhood Assist®. The program awards $25,000 grants to 40 nonprofit organizations to help fund neighborhood improvement projects. According to a recent State Farm research study, one-quarter of respondents say that they are “extremely” or “very” involved in trying to improve their neighborhood and six-in-ten are trying to improve their neighborhood in some capacity. Neighborhood Assist can be a catalyst...
Sidney —Chem-Dry, the experts in carpet and upholstery cleaning, announced that a brand new franchise, Stu’s ChemDry, has opened to meet the growing in-home cleaning needs of residents in Sidney and the surrounding area. Using a green-certified solution in their proprietary Hot Carbonating Extraction cleaning process, Chem-Dry harnesses the natural power of carbonation. Millions of microscopic bubbles penetrate deep into the carpet fibers and lift dirt, grime and allergens so they can be easily extracted. This unique process provides a deeper c...
April 29 1:07 am, Traffic Complaint, 11th Ave. & Old Post Rd. 2:26 am, Traffic Stop, 21st Century Equipment, 17J Link 7:48 am, Traffic Complaint, 20th Ave. 8:06 am, Fraud, Birch St. 8:41 am, Criminal Mischief, Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood Rd. 8:59 am, Public Education, Lodgepole Vally Youth Camp, Fort Sidney Rd. 10:10 am, Traffic Accident-no injury, Loves Truck Stop, Chase Blvd. 10:52 am, Truancy, 4th St. 11;01 am, 911 Hang Up.Open Line, Cheyenne Villa, Ash St. 12:39 pm, Unwanted Party, Old Post Rd. 12:47 pm, Unwanted Party, Walmart,...
Leyton’s Warrior Track and Filed team hosted the Cheyenne County Meet on Friday, and nearly perfect weather combined with Leyton’s new Track and Field facilities for a fantastic day of competition. Leyton took top honors in the boy’s varsity competition, while South Platte placed first for the girl’s varsity teams. Outstanding performances for the Leyton boys included junior K.J. Bush placing second in the 200 Meters, sophomore Gabriel Tretter placing second in the 1600 Meters, junior Scout G...
Sidney’s Red Raider Track and Field team continued their strong season, with the boy’s squad winning the Bayard B-C-D Meet on Friday and the girl’s squad placing second. The Sidney boys took first with 155 points followed by Chadron with 122, while the girls placed second with 104 points while Chadron placed first with 129 points. For the boys, outstanding performances included freshman Isak Doty placing third in the 200 Meters, juniors Treyson Johnstone and Jackson Russell placing first and s...
Sidney’s Red Raider Golf team traveled on Friday to compete at the Kimball High School Golf Invitational, and placed third while the Mitchell team placed first and dominated the field, placing all five golfers in the top ten finishers at the end of the day. Great conditions enabled good play for the golfers, and Mitchell’s Cael Peters paced the filed with a final score of 75, followed by Mitchell’s Austin Thyne with a 78. Sidney’s Asher Wadzinski placed tenth with a final score of 88. The Sid...
Miranda Ahrendt signs her letter of intent to attend University of Sioux Falls for the Cheer Team. She is flanked by mother Pam, and father Travis. Ahrendt plans on studying Radiologic Technologies, and has received academic scholarships and a Cheer scholarship to help with her studies....
