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Rodeo Queen Ashlyn Roelle and the Lady in Waiting, Carissa Radtke will represent Cheyenne County for 2016-2017. To become rodeo royalty, it takes more than just a sparkly crown and an amazing wave. Roelle said the process takes quite a bit of practice. Like all good royalty the process starts with a dress. "We have to have a western dress for the judging competition," said Roelle. "There are a few requirements for the outfit, some of which include the cowboy hat and boots, and the belt buckle."...
Casey Donahew has come a long way in his journey, from a farm boy in Texas to a chart topping performer on the music scene. He is set to play the stage at the Cheyenne County Fair Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Before his love of music, Donahew had and a love for riding and team roping on the farm. The spark he has for music was first introduced with a guitar given to him be his grandpa. An alternative country musician, he has played venues of all sizes from Red Rocks to county fairs, consistent...
Dennis D. Shelley, age 68 of Sidney, passed away at his home, Monday, July 11, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 22nd in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel with Military Graveside Services to follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday to sign Dennis’ register book and leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dennis’ name to the donor’s choice. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehri...
E. Robert "Bob" Tishendorf, 91 years of age, of Bellevue, Nebraska, (formerly of Sidney) passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Louisville Care Community in Louisville, NE. Bob was born February 23, 1925, at Anoka, Nebraska, the third of six children born to Elmer Jennings and Clara Eleanor (Bengston) Tishendorf. Bob received his education in Niobrara, Nebraska, graduating in 1942. After serving in the Army, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Bob pursued higher education at Wayne State Colleg...
Leo Nielson, 58 of Sidney, died Saturday morning, July 16, 2016 at his home in Sidney. Memorial graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 in the Czechoslovakian Cemetery south of Sunol with Pastor David Hall of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home. Friends wishing to sign the register book may do so on Wednesday at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney. Memorials may be made in care of the family. You can view the online obituary and share...
Hickman blasted its way to the top of the heap Monday night in the American Legion Class B Junior State Tournament, with a 12-3 drubbing of Seward. Both teams entered the game without a tournament loss, and the it showed the promise of being yet another tight tournament contest, with the score tied 3-3 after three innings of play. For the second night in a row, lightning halted play, with Hickman being one of the teams involved. Players sat for an hour and a half, while lighting lit up the...
