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Friends, family and well wishers packed Sidney High School's gymnasium to overflowing Sunday as the Class of 2018 closed the book on their high school days. With the motto "Chase your dreams, but always know the road that'll lead you home again," by Tim McGraw, 93 seniors accepted their diplomas in the ceremony. Superintendent Jay Ehler welcomed graduates and guests, then shared thoughts for them to remember. "Your next chapter is about to begin - a chapter filled with the adults you are becomin...
Family was the theme of Leyton High School's graduation Saturday, as speakers continually referred to class members not only as classmates, but members of a "family." With 11 graduates, class members got close over the years. A couple who had been there, only a short time, felt they were drawn into the folds of a family. For Co-Valedictorian Payge Ernest, her reflection of the class' lives together was that they weren't like the movies. "The most disappointing thing is that our lives are not lik...
The best way to succeed in life is to draw your own map, and follow it. Creek Valley School District Superintendent Ron Howard encouraged students not to expect a specific formula to make their way through life. "There is no specific map to success as an adult. However, I will tell you, society does reward those who draw their own map," Howard said. He added need to remember to enjoy life. "Always remember to stop and celebrate your successes," he said. Howard offered the opening remarks for...
It started like most weekends. People joked about the luck of a Friday the 13th. Some watched the sky a little more cautiously when weather services predicted precipitation in the Nebraska Panhandle. When the skies turned gray, then to rain they watched a little closer, and as the wind drove the increasing snow the risk of "a real storm" increased until it became a reality with icy roads, drifting snow, closing businesses and stranding motorists. For some, it was reminiscent of a time when...
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M., on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Chappell United Methodist Church with Rev. David Abbott officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Chappell Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, Chappell United Methodist Church or donors’ choice. You may view Burt’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Burt’s care and funeral arrange...
Daniel A. Virgil Sr., age 82 of Sidney, NE passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at the SRMC Extended Care in Sidney. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 18th in the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp with Pastor Pete Morgan officiating. Private family inurnment will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, May 17th to sign Daniel’s register book and drop off condolences for the family. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in c...
The Sidney Board of Education approved several staff changes Monday evening. The Sidney school board approved the resignation of five teachers, also approving eight new teaching contracts. Justin Shields submitted his resignation as Social Studies teacher and middle school coach of football, girls basketball and assistant golf on April 18. “When I moved to Sidney four years ago, I had no idea what would happen,” he said in his resignation letter. “Since then, I have experienced so much and h...
Arlene Loewe, 98, of Sidney, passed away May 12, 2018 at SRMC Extended Care in Sidney. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am on Thursday, May 17, 2018, in the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney, with the Rev. Mary Jo Dean officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop by Holechek Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with family present from 2 to 4. Memorials have been established to the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church and to SRMC Home...
Peetz High School held its 2018 graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon, with 12 seniors receiving their diplomas as they head out and start the next chapter of their lives. It was a cool and overcast Mother's Day afternoon, and the ceremony was well-attended by the parents, friends, and relatives of the Peetz graduates in the gymnasium which was decorated in the school and class colors, and featured portraits of each graduate on the sides of the stage where they assembled. Class of 2018 salutatori...
A rental box van tipped over while negotiating a turn at the I80 east interchange Monday morning. No injuries were reported. Sidney Police investigated the incident, however, the official report was unavailable by press deadline....