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Kaitlyn Pike acts as Albert Einstein during Mrs. Wellman's 4th grade reading group exercise. The students acted as wax figures until listeners approached and pushed their "on" button.... Full story
Cost estimates for the 11th Ave. beautification projects presented at Tuesday’s city council meeting were higher than expected. Even though the predicted price tag rose significantly since the city council’s last update on the project, it authorized Baker & Associates to complete plans for a sign and landscaping at the corner of 11th Ave. and Old Post Rd., as well as a walking path along 11th Ave. The walking path will begin at the intersection of 11th Ave. and Old Post Rd. and will continue north along the west side of 11th Ave. to Summit Dr....
More downtown parking is in Sidney’s future. At Tuesday’s meeting, the city council approved the purchase of property located at 812 9th Ave. to provide additional parking in the area. The city entered into an agreement to purchase two commercial properties from Mildred Elwell for the price of $50,000. The property includes a building as well as a fenced lot. “It’s an old structure that has a lot of structural damage,” said city manager Gary Person. “And obviously it has a lot of wear and tear from its age.” The structure and lot are both curr...
Three area students have been given the opportunity to serve and learn in unfamiliar territory. Tessa Janssen, a member of the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney, will be accompanied by Natausha Holtz, Emily Gill, and Genessa Schilz on a trip to Guatemala this July for a youth mission. Holtz and Schilz are from Sidney. The former graduated on Sunday. Gill is also from the class of 2014, at Leyton. Their destination is El Cortijo, a small village about two hours away from Guatemala...
Betty J. Hoven, 87 of Sidney, went to her Heavenly Father Monday morning, May 12, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Sidney. Memorial Services will be 10 a.m., Fri., May 16th in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel with Rev. Kelvin Boltjes officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Betty's name to Western Nebraska Community College. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Friday morning prior to service time to sign Betty's register book and to... Full story
Notes Food Drive For The Food Pantry! Donations can be dropped off at 2241 Illinois St. on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info, call Brenda Dickinson at 308-254-5856 Thursday, May 15 Bingo night, held every Thursday night, 5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Cancer Survivor Support Group – A Time to Heal All survivors and support persons welcome! Monthly. Third Thursdays 6 to 8 p.m. with refreshments. Dorwart Cancer Care Center – Questions: Leslie @ 208-250-1113 Saturday, May 17 Half-A-Pair Square Dance Club will have a PLUS dance from 7 p... Full story
Nothing bothers me more than uninformed people angrily spouting political beliefs. Don’t get me wrong, if you’re knowledgeable about the issues and you have different opinions that I do, I could listen to you talk all day. I enjoy a good debate as long as both sides can keep cool and remain respectful. One of the things that bothers me most is when someone says that legislation is being crammed down peoples’ throats. First of all, if you’re one of the people saying this, you’re being dramatic. Calm down. Whenever legislation is passed wi...
For The Sun-Telegraph Cody L. Rowley has been selected as the 2014, Sidney Rotary Club Scholarship recipient. Rowley stated that she would be attending Chadron State Collage this fall and participate in the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP), a cooperative agreement between Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The Rotary scholarship is for $1,000.00 and is provided by the fund-raising activities of the local Rotary International Club. “We sure enjoyed talking with this year’s candidates,” veteran selec...
The Sidney High School Evening of Excellence was held on Wednesday, May 7th. This is the evening in which Sidney High School honors the students who have achieved excellence in their high school endeavors. Congratulations to the following students: Ryan Aurich – 9-10 PE, Chadron Scholastic Top 25% Scott Bagnell – Drawing, Seven Semester Honor Roll Casey Baldwin – Chadron Scholastic Top 25%, Seven Semester Honor Roll Michael Banaszak – Woods 1 Blake Bayne – Seven Semester Honor Roll Ryan Birn...
Potter-Dix turned out to be show stoppers at the District D-11 Championships at Morrill High School as they earned a first and second place in the team competitions on Wednesday. The girls won their competition by a fairly comfortable margin, outpointing Leyton 113-92. The boys were edged by Garden County 106.5 to 105. Perhaps more important for the athletes was the chance to qualify for the NSAA State Track and Field Championships at Burke Stadium in Omaha on May 23-24. For those from...
If you want to know how exciting it is to qualify for state, just ask Leyton's Katy Ernest and Shaela Jenkins. Though she attended as a sophomore to support her teammates, Ernest had never before competed at Burke Stadium. Now a senior, she had just one more chance. Those tears she shed at the end of the shot put competition were tears of happiness. Ernest eclipsed her previous personal best at just the time it would do her the most good. She threw 33-08.50 to earn a silver medal and a ride to...
Despite some initial confusion, Creek Valley's Jessie Straber was the first of the Storm to qualify for state Wednesday at the Class D-11 District Championships at Morrill High School. After freshman Jessie earned the trip by tying for second in the high jump, sister Jerry, a senior, soon claimed a nearby seat on the bus. Her runner-up finish in the triple jump earned a ticket to the dance. The Storm finally completed their roster for the NSAA State Track and Field Championships when Summer...
D-11 Districts Girls Team Scores 1. Potter-Dix 113 2. Leyton 92 3. Crawfford 73 4. Morrill 69 5. Garden County 55 6. Creek Valley 49 7. Banner County 27 8. Sioux County 18 9. Hay Springs 11 10. Minatare 10 Boys Team Scores 1. Garden County 106.5 2. Potter-Dix 105.0 3. Minatare 82.0 4. Banner County 58.0 5. Morrill 44.0 6. Leyton 36.0 7. Hay Springs 34.0 8. Sioux County 27.0 9. Creek Valley 18.5 10. Crawford 9.0 Girls Individual Results 100 Meters 1. Sabrina Austin, Morrill 13.36 3. Jessica Houk, Leyton 13.72 200 Meters 1. Sabrina Austin,... Full story
Creek Valley's Summer Mueller clears the pole vault bar on her way to Omaha.... Full story
