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Imagine that you've saved money for that big trip to Central America and you're making plans to travel in areas you've never been and to relax on pristine, tropical beaches. Yes, most of the people do not speak English, but you figure you won't have any problems since you had four years of Spanish back in high school, and received pretty good grades, too. Then, on your first day of vacation, you're about to check out groceries from a local store, and realize that you can't understand the...
The Sidney Public School system said goodbye to five long time members of the faculty last week with a luncheon honoring their achievements and service to education and the Sidney community. It was a time for cake, reminiscing, and talk of future plans as the retirees said goodbye to the people they called colleges and the school they called home for many years. John Ganser, with well over 40 years of service in education, is a long-time history and social studies teacher and coach of the...
The hillside grasses were green of a mid-spring day, accented by seemingly appropriate overcast sky and the numerous markers. The Sidney community took time from the holiday weekend to remember those who have gone on, specifically those in military service who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The event was well-attended by family, friends and community members remembering the sacrifices made. The service started with Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Commander John Schaffner welcoming the community,...
Nebraska had a significant contribution to World War 1. The impact on Nebraska, likewise, was felt throughout the state. On Thursday, May 31, “Nebraskans and the Great War” with Spencer Davis will be presented at the Cheyenne County Community Center. The presentation is part of the Nebraska Chautauqua. Chautauqua is an adult educational trend in the 19th and early 20th century period. Chautauqua combines education and the arts. The Nebraska Chautauqua scheduled for Sidney May 31, June 10 and June 14-17 focuses on the World War 1 period. Neb...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners met in a special meeting Tuesday to discuss hiring a new Tourism Director and to consider approval of a revised Ambulance Agreement with Regional West Medical Center. The commissioners and County Attorney Paul Schaub interviewed one more candidate at the state of the meeting. At the end of the interview, the candidate asked who the tourism director answers to, what the relationship is between the director and the board and why the last director left the...
Those in Emergency Medical Services celebrated EMS Week last week, being recognized for their dedication to maintaining peoples' well-being. Locally, EMS responders Jaymie Dykman and Jason Teters visit with Sidney Councilman Wendall Gaston at a BBQ held for local responders....
SCOTTSBLUFF — Seventeen Western Nebraska Community College students received scholarships recently from a $5,000 grant for the Thomas D. Buckley Trust. Those students awarded scholarships studied basic nursing assistance, information technology, licensed practical nursing, and general studies at WNCC over the last academic year. Earning scholarships were Kristy Kokjer, Josh Baker, Cynthia Lojek, Alexandra Biberos, Emma Sherman, George Taylor, Camryn Thompson, Amanda Martin Scott, Audrey Juelfs, Yoselin Parra, Mattea Scheuerman, Holly McCook, K...
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is reminding consumers to pay attention at the pump this Memorial Day weekend and always. Credit card skimmer devices have been discovered in the past by NDA inspectors during routine pump inspections at gas stations in Nebraska. Skimming and shimming devices can be attached to ATMs, gas pumps and other places where people swipe their credit and debit cards. Criminals use the devices to steal financial information. “Weights and Measures inspectors work to verify the accuracy of gas pum...
"If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life" is a well-known adage that many people never get the chance to test. Many who do are pushed into such a dramatic change through circumstances usually beyond their control. Lucia Howard is a Sidney resident currently living that adage after a series of events, culminating in the mass Cabela's layoffs, pushed her to pursue her passion – coaching volleyball. "Coach Lu" as she's known in volleyball circles, has come a long way to put d...
Following a short battle with mesothelioma, Richard Malcom Kiernan, 77, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2018 with family by his side. Richard born in Sioux City Iowa on June 3, 1940 and was raised in Sidney Nebraska. Richard and his future wife, Mary, met when they were 17. They married in 1962 and were married for 56 years. Richard was in the Air Force from 1958-1961 stationed in Scotland. After the military, he studied Civil Engineering at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Graduating...
Richard A. Hennig, 89, of Lisco passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Regional West Garden County Hospital in Oshkosh. Prior to his death he was the oldest living resident of Lisco. At his request cremation occurred and there will be no services. Memorials will benefit Regional West Garden County Health Foundation (c/o Wendy 1100 W 2nd St Oshkosh, NE 69154). Family and friends may sign the guest book and leave condolences online at www.bondegardfunerals.com. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh is in charge of the...
Betty Hurst, 90 of Sidney, Nebraska died Tuesday morning, May 22, 2018 at her home in Sidney. Memorials services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 1, 2018 in the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney. Inurnment will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery at Lodgepole, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials have been established to the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department or Sidney Regional Medical Center Hospice. You can view...
