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  • Proposed Sidney landscaping ordinance unveiled

    Ryan Hermens|Jul 22, 2015

    New large-scale construction projects in Sidney could be required to install landscaping under an ordinance discussed by the Planning Commission earlier this week. The ordinance is intended to improve the appearance of the community and create a buffer between business and residential areas of the city, according to Sidney Zoning Administrator Ben Dayton. The proposed rules were drafted through a joint effort undertaken by the Sidney Tree Board and city staff, including Dayton, Park Superintendent Tom Von Seggern and Public Services Director Jo...

  • Regional West to offer concussion awareness presentations

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Jul 22, 2015

    SCOTTSBLUFF – Coaches, parents, school administrators, student athletes and health care providers can attend one of two upcoming presentations about concussion injuries on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Regional West Medical Center. The free presentations by Dr. Peter Meyer, Air Link medical director and emergency department physician, and Chief Flight Nurse Tracy Meyer will take place from 7-8 a.m. and again from 4-5 p.m. in the Scotts Bluff I meeting room at Regional West. The presenters are both nationally known speakers who are passionate about b...

  • Wolf Auto drives school supply donation

    Courtney Fletcher|Jul 22, 2015

    Wolf Automotive on Glover Road in Sidney is officially hosting its second "Back to School Savings and School Supplies Drive." Since earlier this week, Wolf Auto has been accepting school supply donations for local students and teachers in need. "We started this last year as a storewide Wolf Auto dealership event," said Lorena Beckius, internet and marketing manager at Wolf Auto in Ogallala. "We have six locations, and each dealership accepting school supply donations will donate it back to the s...

  • Veteran's History Project - Billy D. Hammond

    Larry Nelson, For The Sun-Telegraph|Jul 22, 2015

    Billy D. Hammond Chief U.S. Navy 1942-1945 EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is one of many American Veteran accounts published in The Sidney Sun-Telegraph. The writer, who is from Potter, is conducting the interviews as part of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. When he was 23, Bill "Billy" D. Hammond worked at the Great Western Sugar plant in Sterling, Colo. He had been married about six weeks. He had gotten a call from the local draft office. The caller suggested that Bill take...

  • Donna Mae Johnson

    Jul 22, 2015

    Donna Mae Johnson, 76 of Potter, died Saturday afternoon, July 18, 2015 at Sidney Regional Medical Center, Extended Care. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2015 in the Prairie West ELCA/UMC Church in Potter with Pastor Betsy Galloway-Carew officiating. Burial will follow in the Potter Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Sidney Regional Medical... Full story

  • Bill Shino

    Jul 22, 2015

    Bill Shino, 87, a lifetime member of Merino, Colo., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 24 at Tennant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 25 at the Berean Church, 12527 County Road 37, Sterling. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Bill was born on the farm in Merino on April 17, 1928 to Karoku (Morita) Shino and Yukano (Sasaki) Shino. He graduated from Logan County High School and sta... Full story

  • Death Notice: William C. "Bill" Jenks

    Jul 22, 2015

    William C. “Bill” Jenks, 60 of Sidney, passed away at his home, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. You may view Bill’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bill’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story

  • Learn to become a respite care provider

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Jul 22, 2015

    SCOTTSBLUFF – Persons interested in becoming a respite care provider, or wanting to learn more about respite, can attend training on Aug. 28, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Harms Advanced Technology Center on the campus of Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff. Sherri Blome, respite coordinator at the Nebraska Statewide Respite Network, said space is limited and interested persons should register either online at www.panhandlepartnership.com/training-academy.html (scroll to REST Training) or call (308) 432-8190. Pre-registration is r...

  • Community Calendar 07-22-15

    Jul 22, 2015

    Dalton Prairie Sooner Museum open Saturday and Sundays from 1-4 p.m., for the rest of the summer. Farmer’s Market on Saturdays July 11 through Oct. 10 at Hickory Street Square from 8 to 11 a.m. in Sidney Friday, July 24 Pairs-N-Half-A-Pair Square Dance Club will have a Banana Split Dance at the IOOF Hall in Gering from 7 to 9 p.m. with Lucky calling. We will have PLUS dancing from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring berries, toppings, nuts, whipped cream or whatever you would like to eat with a banana split. Saturday, July 25 Holy Trinity... Full story

  • SPNRD Board hears update on Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Jul 22, 2015

    The South Platte Natural Resources District Board held its monthly meeting on July 15 and began with a presentation and slide show by Oliver Reservoir Recreation Area Technician Kent Matsutani, who discussed several upgrades to the recreation area. One important upgrade has been to the restrooms where ventilation and a cleaner environment have been key steps to making a better experience for those visiting the area. Another area of priority was to clean and repair the picnic tables and the playground area. More signage and a new buoy system...

  • Term vs. Permanent insurance: Which is right for you?

    Edward Jones|Jul 22, 2015

    What’s your most valuable asset? While you are still working, this asset may actually be your future income — so you need to protect it. And you can do so by maintaining adequate life insurance, which can help provide your family with the financial resources necessary to meet critical expenses — such as mortgage payments, college tuition, and so on — should you pass away prematurely. But what type of insurance should you purchase? There’s no one “right” answer for everyone, but by knowing some of the basics of different polices and how they...

  • LEGION BASEBALL DISTRICT B7 TOURNAMENT PREVIEW: Sidney relishes role as underdog

    Stephen McKay, Sports Writer|Jul 22, 2015

    As the Sidney American Legion seniors prepare to host the district tournament at Legion Field beginning on Friday, they will attempt to make their way through the bracket as an underdog. Considering the balance in District B7, however, it just may be that there are six underdogs. Post #17 enters the double-elimination affair as the No. 5 seed and will open up against the second-seeded Chadron Nationals at 7 p.m. on Friday. Ogallala has been awarded the top seed and will meet sixth-seeded...