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Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own lives while doing so. As we celebrate the selfless and untiring performances of the healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, it brings to mind the military medics, doctors and nurses who sacrificed thei...
Deliver the message, make sure lawmakers know there is a need. That is the message of the Eagle Riders and their ride to raise awareness for Children's Mental Health. The Eagle Riders stopped in Sidney Thursday, May 21, on their way to the Nebraska State Capitol. "[The Ride] started 13 years ago," said event coordinator Holly Stevens. "The mission of the ride is to carry the letters across the state to the capitol." The ride focuses on the message that mental health is fundamental to overall...
Stepping out of high school, diploma in hand, the next decision is often more education or a fulfilling occupation. Sometimes, in sifting through that stage, an unexpected opportunity occurs that sets the springboard for adult life. When Monty Worster graduated high school in 1981, he looked toward the oil field. It was a time that when the industry was good, it was really good, but when it soured, things were dire. It wasn't long before the tight economy encouraged him to reconsider military...
When Nebraska's Directed Health Measures (DHM) set in place social limits, it also restricted typical court proceedings, and court officials learned quickly how to adapt. On May 18, the Cheyenne County Commissioners Zoom meeting included a discussion with court officials on purchasing equipment to allow for more virtual conferencing. Cheyenne County Sheriff Adam Frerichs, Deputy Ron Kissler, and Judge Wiemer met with the commissioners with a proposal to purchase equipment for virtual...
I hope you feel as blessed and grateful as I do that we don’t live in a large city. One thing I hope we learn from this virus mess is that God never intended for millions of people to live on top of each other. He expressed His displeasure first at the Tower of Babel thousands of years ago, but we apparently didn’t get the message. As the virus takes a heavy toll on metropolitan areas, some mayors and governors are revealing their true natures by acting like fascist dictators. Even as we learn C...
Conversation is on again about activating pro sports seasons. The newscasters were punctuating the excitement of the Rockies hitting the field, the Broncos prepping for the fall season and the list of other teams that are expected to follow suit. Oh, by the way. These games are to be played without fans. The Mud Hens of Nowhere Special will face off against the Blaze... in an empty stadium. I have to say when the news first broke I got excited. I was mentally preparing for a day trip to a Rockie...
It’s hard to believe we’ve been battling coronavirus in Nebraska for over two months now. I applaud Nebraskans for working together and successfully slowing the spread of the virus. The impact of the virus has been much less severe here than in many other states. That’s due in part to Nebraskans staying informed, following the rules, and practicing good hygiene and physical distancing. As we have worked to mitigate the impact of the virus, communities have been working to overcome a varie...
The Sidney Community Donor-Advised Fund, an affiliated fund of Nebraska Community Foundation, has made five grants totaling over $184,000 to protect local childcare and early childhood education capacity in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants from the Fund, established to support Sidney and its neighboring communities, will benefit Here Wee Grow Child Development Center, Kid’s Korner Early Child Development Center, as well as three licensed home care providers via $1,000 grants through Nebraska Children and Families Foundation. A s...
What is hope? According to good 'ol Webster, the definition of the word hope as a verb is "to expect with confidence; trust," and the definition of the word hope as a noun is "desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment." I love that the word hope is both a verb, an action word, and a noun, the subject doing the action. We are called to be both! We must be living as verbs and nouns. For me and my family our hope comes from the Lord. ""But now, Lord, what do I look for?" My hope...
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) Board of Directors (Board) hosted their monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the South Platte NRD Conference Room (551 Parkland Drive, Sidney NE) and through a Zoom meeting. Rod Horn, SPNRD General Manager, discussed bids/proposals to select a contractor to replace missing riprap that is exposing the underlying filter fabric near the Principal Spillway Intake Structure at Oliver Reservoir. The Board approved a bid from R&C Welding Fab Trucking & Crane Services, Inc. out of...
With all nine precincts reporting, voters favored challenger Matt Innis defeated incumbent US Senator Ben Sasse 1,299 votes to 737. Statewide, voters chose to keep Sasse in office 75 percent (213,806 votes) to almost 25 percent (70,406 votes). On the Democratic side, Chris Janick lead a narrow field with 30.70 percent of votes, followed by Angie Phillips with 23.82 percent and Alisha Shelton with 22.69 percent of votes. Janicek earned 117 votes in Cheyenne County, followed by Philips with 88...
About seven years ago, Jessica and Cody Renkoski began offering a service in Sidney and the surrounding area. The service is simple in explanation, not so much in delivery. They help keep a company's property looking presentable, so the company can do what it is in business for. They provide the landscaping and vegetation service to keep an agency or organization looking presentable, offering services including spraying, mowing and planting. “They've been a company here in Sidney since 2...
Floyd D. "Denny" Bassett, age 76, of Cozad, NE and longtime Sidney, North Platte and Cheyenne, WY resident, passed away in Cozad on May 4, 2020. Cremation has been held. Memorial services will be held at a later date. You may view Floyd's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of Denny's care and funeral arrangements. Floyd D. "Denny" Bassett was born June 24, 1943 in North Platte, NE to Floyd...
Norma Jane Colwell, age 90, of Sidney, NE entered into eternal rest May 14, 2020. A Graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery will be held Monday, May 18, 2020 at 11:30 A.M. with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 9-11:00 A.M. to leave condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Norma's name to the donor's choice. You may view Norma's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos, and stories at www.g...
Larry Eugene Holz, 76, passed away on May 10, 2020, at his home in Alliance, Nebraska. Larry was born on September 15, 1943, in Beatrice, Nebraska to Bill Holz and Alvina (Vorderstrasse) Holz. He was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church near Plymouth, Nebraska and confirmed at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, Nebraska. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1961, attended Sterling Junior College and graduated from Chadron State College in 1967 earning a BA degree in Geography. In 1971 he...
Peggy Marshall, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Menorah Park in Syracuse, NY on the morning of May 5, 2020. Peggy was born in Stanton Nebraska, November 22nd 1936 to Edwin Marshall and Maude Matheson Marshall. She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Donna Harris (Jerry) and Margret Bauer (Lavern), nephew Barry Bauer and niece Jeri Lynn Harris. Peggy is survived by her nephew Terry Bauer, nieces Sue Harris Carter (Duane), Donna Palmer (William), Judith Harrell, and nephew Edwin J. Harris. She Traveled to Nebraska three times a...
On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed Israel's Declaration of Independence. He said that the new State of Israel will "uphold the full social and political equality of all its citizens, without distinction of religion, or race." Despite Ben-Gurion's promise, war broke out between Arab and Jew. Fearing the worst, the native Palestinian people panicked. They packed their bags, and fled their homes, their villages, expecting to return in days or months, never imagining that their move was...
I went for a drive recently, to a region I haven't seen for, well, since the coronavirus was officially acknowledged. It is a location treated almost like a day trip destination. Go and do some shopping (only for those things not offered in Sidney). Take the time to see places and people not in Cheyenne County. Then load up for the windshield time home. I have to say I was disappointed. I was disappointed because the health measures in areas outside of Sidney squelch the very idea of tourism,...
Enough is enough! We are now 60 days into the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pandemic first reached American soil, predictions were made by medical experts about its severity and mortality rate. At that time they said the virus was going to be horrific because they were basing their opinions upon insufficient information about the virus. But, at that time it was all they had to go on. Now we know the facts about COVID-19, and the facts do not back up what was originally projected to happen. The...
