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SIDNEY--On Tuesday, June 25, Sidney's City Council met in a relatively brief session. After approving the minutes from the last meeting, the council went into the first order of business, naming Chase Frerichs as interim Parks Superintendent. Parks Superintendent Tom Von Seggern announced he was retiring in August from his position, which also oversees Cemeteries and the Sidney Aquatic Center. He plans on conducting interviews to find a successor by September of this year. In the interim, Chase...
SIDNEY - The quiet neighborhood mirroring the Sidney Volunteer Police Department and the Sidney Public Library was rocked Wednesday afternoon, June 26th, by a serious collision caused by speeding in an intersection with no stop signs and no clear indication of right of way. As the summer heats up and traffic increases, an important question should be asked - are our community children safe on the sidewalks, or crossing the street? Residents Ray Garrett and Taylor Hagemeyer were traveling in...
On July 8, 2024 at 5:15 PM, a meeting conducted by Sidney Public Schools will take place at the Administration Building located at 1101 21st Avenue in Sidney. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide an opportunity for parents and representatives of nonpublic schools to participate in the development of a plan for providing special education services to children with disabilities who attend nonpublic schools and home schools which are within the Sidney Public Schools district for the 2024-25 school year. Parents of a homeschooled...
SIDNEY--After the merger of Sidney Auto Sales and Adams Auto & Equipment Sales late last year, it was said there would be some changes to the existing structure and lot on Illinois Street and 12th Avenue, and the just completed interior renovation work does not disappoint. Fresh paint, modern and functional ductwork design, and new cabinets and utility areas give the interior space a comfortable contemporary feel that seemed to be a hit with both the employees at Adams Auto & Equipment as well...
Starting Monday, July 8th, thru Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, weather permitting, the Street Department will be PREPARING FOR, and CHIP SEALING the following locations: Old Post Rd. from Concrete to County Line Summit Dr. from 11th Ave. to Concrete El Rancho Rd. from Concrete to Lodgepole Rd. San Marino Rd. from Country Club Dr. to Concrete 13th Ave. from Bridge to Concrete Linden St. from 5th Ave. to 24th Ave. Charolotte Dr. from Osage St. to Lucille Ln. Lucille Ln. from Concrete Dip to Charlotte Dr. PREPARATION: The Street Department will be...
Last summer, my team and I launched our internship program in Nebraska and Washington. Over the past year, we've welcomed 23 young professionals into our offices. The experience gives future leaders from across our state an opportunity to serve their fellow Nebraskans. They gain valuable professional skills. They also receive hands-on experience working in public policy, communications, and constituent services. I'm grateful to each intern we've had so far for their contributions to our team....
In the previous column (part 2), I discussed the positive emotions of joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, and humility. Part 1 reviewed the negative emotions of anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, superiority, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, and ego. This column will finish with the remaining positive emotions of kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The purpose of these three columns is to contrast the positive and...
At the inception of America's Revolutionary War against King George III and Parliament, certain Pennsylvania Quakers urged a policy of abolishment of slavery within their colony. In 1775, a Quaker named Anthony Benezet founded the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery, the first abolitionist society in America. In May 1776, delegates at the Second Continental Congress, then meeting in Philadelphia, called for the creation of thirteen new state governments, and allow colonial...
The people thought of stoning David. He called for the Ephod, encouraged himself in the Lord and recovered all." I Samuel 30:6. The Apostle Paul says this: "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, for he who comes to God must believe that He is God and that He is the rewarder of a diligent seeker." Hebrews 11:1-6 Jesus said, Mathew 6:24, 33, "You cannot serve God and Mammon, but seek first, the Kingdom of God and all these things will be given (added) unto you." Benjamin Franklin, age 81, ca...
Two recent projects at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff involved growing peppermint and spearmint, doing it well, and saving money and greenhouse gasses. "Way back in 2017, there was a farmer, a native of Nebraska, who had been living in Idaho and been involved in mint production. When he came back, he wanted to start growing mint. He contacted me on everything mint. I had no idea, so I started doing research," said Dipak Santra,...
Tractors are part of rural life. They are agricultural equipment that can be spotted in fields, dirt roads, and highways. Typically driven by adults, farm families often hire their teenage children or their neighbors' teens to help with planting, harvesting, and other work. Each Spring across Nebraska, Tractor and Equipment Safety courses are held for 14-and 15-year-olds looking to be employed on farms and ranches. "The purpose of the tractor safety course is for kids (14 and 15-year-olds), if...
Glenn L. Hoppes, Age 82 of Lewellen, NE passed away at his home on Saturday, June 15, 2024. A family graveside service was held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Hoppes family. Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com. Glenn was born August 14, 1941 to Marvin and Vera Hoppes in Decatur, Kansas. Glenn was known to work in the oilfield most of his life until he retired and moved to Lake...
Brian D. Keller, age 66 of Lodgepole, NE passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 A.M. on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney, NE with Pastor Johnathan Sang. Inurnment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. You may view Brian's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www....
Willard M Kerk, 92, formerly of Chappell, Nebraska, died Thursday, June 20th on his half birthday, at Good Samaritan Village, Serenity Place in Rapid City, South Dakota. Memorial service with military rites and inurnment of ashes will be at the Pleasant View Cemetery north of Lodgepole, Nebraska on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm (MST). Willard was born on the family farm, southwest of Lodgepole on December 20, 1931, to Victoria (Jenik) and Howard Kerk. He was the second to the last of 8...
HEMINGFORD--Sidney's Stingray Swimming Team sent nearly forty swimmers to compete in Hemingford on Saturday, June 29, and 37 of the swimmers were able to achieve at least one personal best time at the end of the competition. Individual records were set by Pace Lewis in the 9-10 year-old 25-yard Free Style event with a time of 17.46 seconds. Sam Revell set an individual record in the 25-yard Backstroke at 22.03 seconds, and Dru Wiemer in the 15-18 year-old 200-yard Individual Medley at 2:58.19...
Four members of the Western Nebraska Community College softball team were named to the Omaha World Herald All-Midlands JUCO softball team that was released earlier this month. Two First Team selections and two Honorable Mention selections representing the WNCC Cougars were for the honor. Katelynn Czerpak, of Aurora, Colorado, earned a First Team nod with her play in the outfield. Czerpak batted .405 a year ago with 44 stolen bases. She also had three doubles with 36 runs scored. Jenika Fuentes,...
POTTER--The Potter Volunteer Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on August 10 at the Prairie Pines Golf Course in Potter. An extremely dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about serving local and surrounding communities, and we want to ensure their safety through proper training and protective equipment. With your help, we can raise money for new training and protective equipment and help us reach our goal of building our training facility. You can contribute to these efforts by sponsoring a hole at the golf tournament for $150,...
SIDNEY – Downtown was filled with local talent as dozens gathered together Friday, June 28th for Keep Sidney Beautiful's first ever outdoor Open Mic Night at Pedalers Corner, 840 9th Avenue. The surroundings served as a small amphitheater for the evening. Featuring a showcase of sounds and sights, the evening wove a colorful tapestry of entertainment. A collection of spoken word, original and covered songs, Broadway show tunes and even fancy dance moves graced the pavement just outside of P...
Summer is here and with it, the raiding of cabinets and cupboards in your kitchen. To help you combat the stress of Summer snacking, Sidney Public Schools is offering a program tailored towards your children's appetites, and all for the affordable price of free. • For: Children aged (1-18) years old; • Where: Sidney High School located at 1101 21st Avenue; Mobile Unit: North Elementary (pick up and go breakfast/lunch daily from 11-11:20) located at 1620 Dodge Street; • When: June 3rd throu...
The Peter Kiewit Foundation has announced a significant grant of up to $270,000 to provide Western Nebraska Community College students with vocational scholarships for 2024-26, 2025-27, and 2026-28 academic years. Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs or vocational/CTE (Career and Technical Education) degrees, diplomas, or certificates. The grant will fund 15 Peter Kiewit Foundation Vocational Scholarships per cohort, each valued at up to $3,000 per academic year. These...
SIDNEY--Sidney's City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, and a discussion over the City of Sidney's Pay Grid and grant proposals were the main topics of the session. Only three of the five council members attended the meeting, with Vice-May Paul Strommen and Councilman Burke Radcliffe absent. After approving the minutes from the last meeting on June 25, and the minutes from the Strategic Planning session on July 2, the council went through the items on the agenda. First, City Manager...
