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Kelsey Arrington Sidney Sun-Telegraph Tall free standing American flags, miscellaneous cars and their occupants lined the Greenwood Cemetery drives for the annual Memorial Day Service put on by Sidney's American Legion Post #17. A potential record attendance, the Monday morning remembrance commemorated 156 years of recognition for those who have valiantly served our country and never returned home again. As the red, white and blue enveloped the attendees, a peaceful and serene stillness crept...
CHAPPELL--Thursday, May 16, signalled the last day of school for the Creek Valley School system in Chappell, and as students were going through their last day of the academic year before starting their summer breaks, two long-time Creek Valley employees said their farewells as they head into retirement. Dave Howard, the Creek Valley Science teacher, said farewell after 35 years of teaching. A solid turnout in the Commons at Creek Valley High School wished him well, and everyone enjoyed...
Analicia M Hernandez from Sidney High School has been selected by members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #17 in Sidney to attend Cornhusker Girls State, June 2-8, 2024, on the campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. As members of the Junior class, this young lady was selected based on being Scholastically in good standing, interested in and knowledgeable about government, current events, and parliamentary procedure as well as having good character, and leadership qualities. Analicia Hernandez is the daughter of Amy Torres and has...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY-- If motorcycles are your passion, being in Sidney on Friday and Saturday of last week was a good bet. On Friday morning, the annual Pony Express ride to raise awareness of children's mental health issues stopped in Sidney, at Kids Korner at the Community Center. At precisely 9:05 a.m., the riders arrived at a waiting group of youngsters lined up outside in the playground area of Kids Korner. The youngsters were thrilled to see the riders on their motorcycle...
(LINCOLN, NEB.) - Last Tuesday, May 20, 2024, 20 Nebraska State Troopers were honored for their diligence in and dedication to keeping Nebraska roadways safe from impaired drivers and were awarded the "Heroes Award" from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). "Every DUI arrest has the potential of saving lives," said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. "These troopers represent great examples of that life-saving mission. We'd like to thank MADD for their tireless...
Jesus once said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends," John 15:13. I am not trying to get religious, but this is the expected principle to live by when you serve as a chaplain in the military. Of course, that principle is much easier said than done. Nevertheless, four Army chaplains once displayed this kind of love and courage during the days of WWII, so today I would like to recall their story. The SS Dorchester had been requisitioned as a troop...
In 2023 and 2024 Governor Pillen and the Legislature focused an abundance of energy on the educational needs of Nebraska's PreK-12 students. They increased public school funding by 37%, created a $1 billion dollar future education fund, and finally joined the 48 other states in offering all children the opportunity to attend the school that best fits their needs. But some do not like even the tiniest percentage of educational funding going to schools that the union does not control. Even though funding for the new school choice program is only...
Continuing from the first Constitutional Argument article let us take a look at a few more amendments that most Americans have little or no knowledge of. I dare say that most of our nation’s public schools do little if any teaching about the Constitution of the United States. As a result we are witnessing more and more trespassing of our rights and freedoms by various levels of government and governmental agencies. So, picking up from where I left off here are a few more constitutional arguments...
"Listen to Me, you who follow after righteousness, you, who seek the Lord. Look to the Rock from which you were hewn, look to Abraham and Sarah." Isaiah 51:1,2 One little boy asked his father, "Where did I come from?" The father, not wanting to get into a 'birds and bees' talk with his young son, answered, "Go ask your mother." When the 5-year-old approached his mother, she asked, "Why do you ask?" He replied, "Abigail is from Boston, and I've never been there!" Each of us have asked, "How did...
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, along with the Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance Program, will host the fourth annual Herd That! Conference on June 10-11, in North Platte. The event will be held at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center, 402 W. State Farm Road. "We are thrilled to be bringing back the Herd That! Conference for women who raise livestock or work in the livestock sector," said Jessica Groskopf, director of Nebraska Women in Agriculture....
Karen DeBoer, long-time Extension Educator for Cheyenne County will be retiring after more than three decades. Rob Eirich, Extension Educator and Engagement Zone Coordinator said of the retirement, “We will miss her. We appreciate all the time and effort she’s given us.” DeBoer has dedicated much of her life to the field of Agriculture Education, having once said, “The focus of my work is to promote economic, environmental and social well-being for farmers, Ag professionals and the general public.” She has truly fulfilled that goal and given...
SPNRD - The Subdistrict 4 director vacancy and the proposed amendments to the Districtwide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations were main topics at the South Platte Natural Resources District Board of Directors (Board) meeting on May 14, 2024. The Board filled the vacancy left by former Director Marc Sprenger who relocated outside of Subdistrict 4 boundaries. Following an interview, written ballots, and voting, the board appointed David Kucera. Kucera is Regional Manager for...
Eric Bruce Christofferson, age 62, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, NE on May 22, 2024. Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Brenda Pfeifly officiating. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Inurnment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday, May 29th from 1-6:00 P.M.... Full story
Albert A. Schivelbein, age 93, of Potter, NE, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the VA Hospital in Cheyenne, WY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney, NE with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at 1:30 P.M. at the Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, CO. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friend... Full story
SCOTTSBLUFF -- Usually, All-Star games are lopsided contests, and just a way for seniors to enjoy a last moment in the sun as they finish off their high school careers. And for most of the Panhandle Prep All Star Boys game in Scottbluff on Saturday, this contest seemed to follow that blueprint . . . until it didn't. The Blue team was unable to do much scoring-wise through most of the game. They trailed by double-digits for most of the game, missing shots and just not able to get into any kind of...
BRIDGEPORT--It was the offense that turned the tide for the Post 17 Juniors on Wednesday, May 22, as they traveled to Bridgeport to take on the Bombers in an early-season matchup. After scratching out two runs in the top of the first inning, Sidney starter Jaxon Biesecker was rudely welcomed by Bridgeport's Nick Weibert who started the Bomber offense off by blasting a home run to get Bridgeport on the board. The Sidney team was able to bring home three more runs in the second inning to take a...
MULLEN--It was the last hurrah for many of these graduated seniors as they had an opportunity to lace up their sneakers and represent their schools on the hardwood one last time on Saturday. All-Stars from the Mid-Nebraska Activities Conference faced off against the All-Stars of the Minuteman Activities Conference in Mullen for two exciting games of basketball action. In the end, the MNAC All-Stars on both the boys and girls teams were able to best the All-Stars from the MAC Conference. The MAC...
Sidney third-graders went on their annual tour of the City of Sidney offices and departments, and the beautiful morning weather was perfect for the outdoor lessons and demonstrations offered by the various city departments. Police, Fire and Water department personnel had their best equipment out, and the kids were thrilled watching how the booms on various trucks functioned, and they learned about the training a firefighter goes through, and how the sewer system works. City Manager David Scott...
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