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The experience greets visitors before crossing the threshold. Entering the dirt driveway at certain times of the year, a visitor is welcomed with the warm scent of fresh flowers, irises to be specific. The four plots are only a sample of what used to dominate the home of Wanda Rezac west of Sidney. She started what became a passionate hobby when she and her husband bought a house in Sidney in the early 1950s. She says a neighbor was thinning her flowers and offered her some. The few flowers...
Sidney is one of two locations for Chautauqua celebrations this summer, celebrations that will entertain and educate with period-correct singers and actors, as well as scholars who know the material. This year's Chautauqua will take attendees back to World War I days, providing information from a number of resources about the "War to end all wars." Chautauqua begins Wednesday night with scholars taking part in a "Meet the Chautauquans" event. Other events will continue through the remainder of...
A late afternoon storm centered in the Lodgepole area built and gave the area some much needed rain, along with not-so-welcome hail in some areas of Cheyenne County. Officially, the storm produced only a half inch of rain at Sidney. At the storm’s center, Lodgepole, there were unconfirmed reports of as much as three inches of rain. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Cheyenne did not have an official estimates, although checks of the NeRAIN network showed reports of a half to three-quarters o...
Downtown Sounds is going into its third summer with a concert by In The Groove Duo, billing itself as “the duo that sounds like a full band.” The duo has a eclectic play list, from Tom Petty, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Marvin Gaye, to the likes of Charlie Daniels and Brooks and Dunn. The Downtown Sounds series, sponsored by Viaero, has been bringing small groups to enthusiastic crowds in Hickory Square. Audiences have watched, danced and visted with each other during previous sessions. At tonight’s concert, which begins at 6:30 p.m., Leade...
Erika MacKay, 78 of Sidney, Nebraska died early Tuesday morning, June 5, 2018 at her home in Sidney. A visitation will be held from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday evening, June 7, 2018 at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney. Memorials have been established to the Paralyzed Veterans. Funeral services and burial will be in Corpus Christi, Texas next week. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Erika Edda MacKay, the daughter of...
Dorothy Magers, 91, of Sidney, NE formerly of Greeley, CO passed away June 4, 2018 at Grace Pointe Rehabilitation in Greeley. She was born July 22, 1926 in Elsie, NE to Gust and Florence (Fosbinder) Nelson. Dorothy married Dale Edward Magers on December 30, 1945 in Elsie and he preceded her in death. She worked as a bank teller for a number of years and was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, Daughters of Rebekah, Westview Church of Christ and NCMC volunteer. Dorothy had recently moved...
Corey D. Speer, age 48 of Sidney, NE, beloved son and brother passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, June 3, 2018. Cremation has been held and no formal services are planned at this time. A Celebration of Corey's Life will be held at a later date. You may view Corey's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Corey's care and future arrangements. Corey will continue in our hearts and be...
Gering's American Legion teams continued their winning ways as they took two games against the Sidney American Legion teams on Tuesday. After a successful showing in the Chadron Wood Bat Tournament over the weekend that had the Sidney team earning its' first two wins of the season, the Sidney boys struggled against the Gering squads. The first game was between the junior teams and Gering was able to break out against the home team early, scoring six runs in the second inning en route to a 13-5...
