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Patty Sue Gorman, age 69, of Sidney, NE passed away early Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 3, 2020 in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor Chad Rademacher officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday afternoon to sign Patty’s register book and leave condolences for the family. You m...
Caution, communication and environmental awareness appear to be the keywords for Sidney Public Schools bringing students back to the classroom. District Superintendent Jay Ehler released a statement Monday morning on how the District plans to move toward reopening schools this fall. "We know that there is no way to please everyone in this situation. We gathered as much information as we could and attempted to put together a plan good for kids and staff," Ehler said. The anticipated date for stud...
The Dalton Fall Festival Committee is extremely saddened and heartbroken to make the decision that the 2020 Fall Festival has been CANCELLED! With the ever-changing COVID rules, regulations, and guidelines enacted by the government when it comes to events like this, there are just too many obstacles for the small number of volunteers, and the committee is not able to ensure that a safe event can take place. The health and safety of the attendees, volunteers, and vendors are the utmost top priority!...
On July 26, 2020, Joanne Carolyn (Buss) Wolff, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 86, in North Platte, NE. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 1st in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor Bob Deardoff officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Joanne’s name. You may view Joanne’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, memories and photos at www.gehri...
Sidney Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for the community. The purpose of this assessment is to identify major community health challenges, possible gaps in services, and other factors that may contribute to less than optimal health and wellness status for the residents of Cheyenne County as well as surrounding counties. This program is performed every three years and includes both surveying the members of the community and surrounding area, as well as holding focus groups. The CHNA...
Farmers and ranchers in Cheyenne County who want to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) are encouraged to do so by the August 28, 2020 deadline according to Farm Service Agency Cheyenne County Executive Director, Brad Fraass. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is available to farmers and ranchers whose operations have been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. CFAP provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. To find the latest information...
When an adult breaks the law, depending on the infraction, he earns a period of time away from society. If a juvenile is found guilty of a crime requiring incarceration, the process quickly gets complicated. There is specific housing, separation from adult population and possible therapy programs. The process is further complicated by the lack of available residential facilities, according to Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub. In the July 20 meeting of the Cheyenne County Commissioners, the commissioners renewed a contract with Lancaster...
The tradition of 4-H members walking their sheep, goats or cattle before potential buyers continued this year, although with some noticeable changes. This year's 4-H Livestock Sale, the key point of 4-H events at the Cheyenne County Fair, was conducted this year virtually and before a crowd of supporters. It was most-notably done without the presence of the club members' animals. Each 4-H member displayed a framed picture of their entry before the video feed and the audience before bids were...
SCOTTSBLUFF - Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) is a recipient of the Nebraska Workforce Retraining Initiative (WRI) Grant by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. This grant provides funds to administer scholarships to those negatively impacted by COVID-19 who meet certain unemployment or underemployment criteria, allowing them to complete training programs for jobs in high-demand fields. The average scholarship will be approximately $1,100. "We're excited to be able to offer funded educational opportunities to our communiti...
Edward Dean “ Shorty” Talhelm, age 90, passed away July 15th, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 30th in the Gering-Stitt Chapel with Pastor Pete Morgan officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Peetz, Co. Memorial contributions may be made in Shorty’s name to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the local DAV chapter. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. You may view Shorty’s Book of Memorie...
LIBERTY, MO. — Jack Edward Wiedeburg, former long-time resident of Sidney, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, July 22, while in hospice care at Liberty Hospital after a brief battle with pneumonia. All four of his children were able to spend time with him in the days just before his passing. Jack was the youngest of four children born to Charles (Charlie) and Clara Wiedeburg on June 22, 1934 in Hillsdale, Wyoming. With his family later moving to Sidney, NE, he graduated from S...
Sometimes I wish there could be a way to record quick thoughts from a radio broadcast. The problem or challenge is that I heard this particular comment while driving. I’m pretty sure the only thing more distracting than talking on a phone while driving is trying to take notes while driving. So to paraphrase, in this coronavirus reaction, never forget the importance of social connectivity. Social connectivity, or being socially connected. The difference is between seeing someone familiar a...
It was reported last week that filings to homeschool are up 21 percent in the state of Nebraska. It's a trend seen nationwide. And, according to an April study released by EdChoice, a national organization that advocates for state-based school choice programs, 52 percent of Americans now have a favorable view of homeschooling. The Covid-19 virus shutting down schools last spring compelled many families to homeschool. Some hated it. But others discovered it can be rewarding, may bring families...
On Saturday night, October 20, 1973, President Richard Nixon instructed Attorney General, Elliot Richards, to fire Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox. Elliot Richards though refused to comply with Nixon's command, and instead he resigned. Nixon then instructed Deputy Attorney General, William Ruckelshaus, to fire Cox, but Ruckelshaus also refused to obey, and he resigned. Nixon then ordered Robert Bork, Solicitor General and the third-most-senior official at the Justice Department, to...
Like most people, you probably have many financial goals: a comfortable retirement, long vacations, college for your children or grandchildren, the ability to leave something behind for the next generation, and so on. To achieve these various goals, you may have to follow different investment strategies – and you might have to make some tradeoffs along the way. To pursue this multi-goal/multi-strategy approach, try to follow a clear course of action, including these steps: Define your goals ...
Lincoln, Nebraska — Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rose in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The leading indicator rose 1.72 percent during the month. Increases in both May and June followed a sharp decline in March and April. “The June increase confirms that the Nebraska economy is steadily recovering from the shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said economist Eric Thompson, director of the Bureau of Business Research at the university. The recovery of the Nebraska economy is broad-...
Some people think hell isn’t gonna be all that bad – especially since all their friends are gonna be there! But here’s the truth of it – hell is eternal darkness and solitude, in eternal flames and agony! Hell is a forever separation from God. Jesus describes Hell as a place where the worms that eat you never die, and the fires that burn you never go out. Now, it is true – all your friends MIGHT be there with you, but they’re gonna be all alone in everlasting torment just like you, so no, Hell is not just a worse version of this life – Hell...
My cowboy and I are about to celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary. In the scheme of anniversaries it seems somewhat insignificant. We seem to get excited about those divisors of 5 – 15th, 20th, 25th, 50th, etc., but 17 is a prime number with no great value. Or at least it seems like that should be true. The reality is that I have enjoyed my cowboy for 17 years of marriage. As we were discussing anniversary plans I looked at him and said, “I still like you.” A smile spread across his face...
Whether it is the significant demand at the Food Bank of Lincoln or long lines at food pantries elsewhere in our state, the images of people struggling to put food on the table are alarming reminders of the vulnerability faced by millions of people across the U.S. COVID-19 has upended the lives of millions of individuals and families already struggling to make ends meet and many more who find themselves asking for help for the first time. Given the overwhelming need, I embarked on a bipartisan...
Sidney Police Department July 20 • 12 a.m. Suspicious Activity, 2500 block Craig Avenue. • 1:44 a.m. Traffic Stop, 2900 block Upland Parkway. • 3:53 a.m. Traffic Stop, Pole Creek Crossing and 17J. • 6:09 a.m. Non-Injury Accident, 600 block Chase Blvd. • 7:50 a.m. Funeral Escort, 2600 block 11th Avenue. • 8:11 a.m. Follow-Up, Sidney Police Department. • 8:18 a.m. Animal Call, 600 block East Illinois Street. • 9:16 a.m. Code Violation, 2200 block Linden Street. • 9:22 a.m. Property Found, 2...
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Glow Ball Golf Scramble is scheduled for Aug. 8 at Hillside Golf Course. The event is an 18-hole, four-person scramble. Nine holes are played during the daylight and nine holes played after dark. Cost is $70 per person including golf, green fees and dinner. Registration is at 5 p.m. and shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 308-254-5851 or email [email protected] to register....
The annual Guns & Hoses Sidney Police vs Sidney Fire Department softball tournament will be held 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Field 1 Legion Park. The evening will include a barbecue and raffle. Proceeds from the event will support the Night of Hope Walk for Cancer....
Sidney Seniors Fall to Alliance 1-12 Saturday, 5-3 against Chadron Friday The Sidney Seniors have a 7-11 record as of Monday morning after losing to the Aliance FNBO Spartans 1-12 Saturday and the Chadron Senior Nationals Varsity 3-5 Friday. Sidney Seniors Defeat Sheridan County 10-1, Fall to Chadron 6-1 The Sidney Seniors defeated the Sheridan County Regulators on Wednesday, July 22, by a score of 10-1, following Sidney’s defeat by the Chadron Seniors Nationals Varsity on Tuesday, July 21. Chad...
The Night of Hope Board of Directors met Tuesday night, July 28, to discuss this year's event and whether or not it should be cancelled. It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that this year's walk has been CANCELLED! It was a difficult decision, but the board felt that it was the right one to make considering the risks surrounding the COVID -19 virus. The event has some of the highest risk people in attendance and we felt the the risk was too great to leave to chance. The board encourages everyone to continue to form your teams and...
