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Testing on the pumps began at the Sidney Water Part on Thursday in preparation for the park's opening at month's end. Project manager Patrick Dees of Saunders Construction said crews are making finals preparations for local and state inspections on the facilities and systems....
Megan Neal has been at the top of her class since freshman year at Sidney High School. Even so, the competition from her classmates was intense, so she was pleased when, after all of the dust settled, she was named the Class of 2016 valedictorian. "Our class is very intelligent," Megan said. "So it was definitely a competition, especially between (salutatorian) Logan (Uhlir) and I." Megan, 18, is the daughter of Mike and Christi Neal. She has to older brothers, Sean and Patrick. "My dad was...
The mentoring program TeamMates is not only making a difference to students in Sidney, but also to people across the globe. At the annual "Fun Day" celebration held on Wednesday at the Sidney High School and Thursday at West Elementary, the program participants assembled kits to send to countries fighting the Ebloa virus. The activity that was chosen for this year's event was an outreach program called Heart to Heart. The Heart to Heart program is an outreach program that brings health care,...
Registration is underway for the Sidney Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Nebraska, which is set for Wednesday, May 18, beginning at 10 a.m. “We do this run to raise awareness and donations towards the special olympics,” Sidney Police Lt. Keith Andrew said. “It’s a great cause.” Andrew said the Sidney Police Department has hosted the torch run for “a number of years,” and has brought out a good average of people to participate annually. “We’ve had close to 50 at times,” he said. “And law enforcement from the Sheriff’s office and th...
Arnold F. “Arnie” Wittig, 84 of Chappell, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the SRMC Extended Care in Sidney. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 18, in the Zion Lutheran Church in Chappell with Rev. Neil Carlson officiating. Burial will be in the Chappell Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m. with family present from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Arnie’s name to The Night of Hope. You may view Arnie’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and sto...
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on May 4, 2016 before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Timothy Spires, 45 of Potter, appeared for arraignment on a charge of 2nd Degree Assault, DUI-Serious Bodily Injury and Child Abuse. A class IIA, IIIA and IIIA felony, respectively. Status hearing set for June 14 at 8:30 a.m. Arikk Callahan, 18 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a charge of Violation of a Harassment Protection Order, class II misdemeanor. He received 13 days in jail with credit for those days and 12 months probat...
Every year, the battle for class valedictorian and salutatorian is one that plays out on high school campuses across the country. At Potter-Dix Jr.-Sr. High School, the competition for the Class of 2016 had the added twist that the top two candidates, Coby and Regyn Hicks, were cousins. "I think Regyn and I have been one and two since forever," Coby said. Coby and Regyn both moved from Sidney to Potter at a young age, with Coby entering in Kindergarten and Regyn two years later in second grade....
Logan Uhlir knows how to work hard, and he spent the last four years doing everything he could academically to prepare for adulthood. That hard work paid off as he has been named the Sidney High School Class of 2016 salutatorian. "I'm happy with it," Logan said. "Everything paid off in the end." Logan is the son of Mary and Tony Uhlir. He has four siblings, one older sister, two younger sisters and a younger brother. He has been member of Sidney's cross country and track teams throughout high...
For the Sun-Telegraph The Just for Kix dance program donated $560 to the Sidney Raiders Television (SRTV) class at Sidney High School through proceeds from DVD sales of its spring recital held in late April. The program also donated $300 to SRTV, with some of the proceeds coming from its Kix for Kids show held in March. Pictured are two-year-old dancers from the Teeny Kix class performing at the spring recital, which showcased more than 150 dancers ages 2 thorugh 18 performing a variety of...
For the Sun-Telegraph Creek Valley third graders learned about railroad track safety Wednesday afternoon as Pat Leahy with the Union Pacific Railroad brought Operation Lifesaver to the elementary school. Leahy, who has been with the railroad for nearly 40 years and has presented to area schools for 16 years, spoke to students about railroad track awareness and identifying the right way and time to cross safely....
Jesus’ gift of peace overcomes anxiety Are you anxious? Are you afraid of something? I feel a lot of anxiety around us. We’re afraid of people who are different from us, the others. We’re worried about the economic climate of our city. Maybe we’re just anxious and we don’t know why. The Gospel of John records that the disciples met together on the first Easter Day. They had heard reports that the tomb of Jesus was empty, but they had no proof. And they were afraid: “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors o...
Compiled By Delaney Uhrig These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons. 50 Years Ago 'Ann Holloway Crowned Queen of Fort Sidney' May 9, 1996 Ann Holloway, a shapely 17-year old from Sidney High School, was presented with the regal crown and trappings Saturday night and will reign over her loyal subjects as Miss Fort Sidney Days of 1966. The pretty brunette was elected over other 10...
By Don Ogle [email protected] OGALLALA – Two Sidney High School track records tumbled here Thursday as the Raiders vied for spots at next week's state rack meet in Omaha. "We finished with a bang," said Raider coach John Ganser of Sidney's day, which saw Raider relay teams on both the boys and girls sides win 4x100 and 4x400 titles. In claiming their win, the Sidney 4x100 team of Derek Robb, Coby Haas, Michael Banaszak nd Alex Linneman raced to a time of 43.30 seconds, eclipsing by one-ten...
Boys Team Results 1.McCook 121 2. Sidney 92 3. Alliance 74 4. Scottsbluff 67 5. Gothenburg 49 6. Ogallala 47 7. Gering 35 8. Gordon-Rushville 21 9. Chadron 14 10. Valentine 7 Girls Team Results 1. Scottsbluff 108 2. Sidney 98 3. Gothenburg 86 4. McCook 73 5. Gering 62 6. Chadron 33 7. Ogallala 31 8. Alliance 30 9. Gordon-Rushville 6 Boys Results 100 Meters 1. Sam Smith 10.97a McCook 2. Klayton Nordeen 11.06a Alliance 3. Derek Robb 11.26a Sidney 4. Brandon Hernandez 11.27a Scottsbluff 5. Shane Ch...
