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The national Jaycees President, Chrystal Ramsay-Dyess paid a visit to Sidney on Tuesday to speak with local Jaycees members at Book and Coffee corner. She encouraged local members to fight for causes they believe in and to be more active in the community. Although Jaycees isn't a political organization it can take part in campaigns against texting and driving or making sure local merchants ask for identification when selling cigarettes, for example, she explained. She encouraged members to...
A wrangler waits for the bull riding to begin Wednesday night at the Cheyenne County Fair.... Full story
Panhandle Public Health District reminds those enjoying the festivities this week to stay healthy during the county fair. Because many events take place near dusk when mosquitos are most active, PPHD wants the public to remember to protect themselves against the bugs. Mosquito pools in multiple areas of the panhandle have tested positive for West Nile virus. There have been more than 33 positive tests across the state. “We’re seeing a huge increase in West Nile virus,” said Tabi Prochazka, environmental health coordinator at PPHD. She predi...
As Sidney grows, its services, including dentistry, must expand to meet resident need. Summit Dental Group added Dr. Tony George, who recently graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry, to its team a few weeks ago to help remedy growing demand for dentists. "We're extremely busy,"said Dr. Michael Neal, who founded Summit Dental Group in 2002. Neal decided to add another dentist to the practice because he predicts that Sidney will continue to grow. "Two dentists can provide...
John Mason, 83 of Sidney, died late Tuesday afternoon, July 29, 2014 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Denver. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Mason family.... Full story
Elda Lorraine (Larsen) Draper, 82 of Sidney, died Monday afternoon, July 28, 2014 at the Golden Living Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 4, 2014 in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor David Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or the donor's choice. Friends may call Sunday August 3, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Holechek Funeral Home. You can view the... Full story
Stanley A. Williams, 79, passed away at his home in Flagstaff, Ariz. on June 4, 2014. A celebration of his life will be held on Sat., Aug. 2, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Peetz United Methodist Church with Pastor Jodie Harless and Pastor Schatzie Gillming officiating. Services will conclude at the church. Stan was born April 1, 1935 in Sidney to Hugh E. Williams and Lela O. Pearson Williams. He grew up on the family farm west of Peetz and graduated from Peetz High School in 1953. He also attended... Full story
Laura S. Bruce, 86, of Sidney, died Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Holyoke, Colo. after a year-long illness. She is survived by her three children; Steven R. Bruce (Myra Brannen) of Council Bluffs, IA, Thomas L. Bruce (Barbara) of Montrose, Colo., and Julia J. Bruce (James Theiss) of Berwick, Maine, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Laura was born near Maskell, Neb. on April 11, 1928 to Oscar and Ella Bensen on a farm homesteaded by her grandfather, Bendick Bensen. She was... Full story
Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday during summer (through Sept.) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. School Supplies Sign-up Holy Trinity’s Table of Grace is now registering children who are in need of school supplies for the 2014-2015 school year. This year they will be donating basic school supplies for children in grades K-6. Every child will receive the same supplies (i.e. pencils, crayons, scissors, rulers, etc.). T... Full story
Dear Editor, Your article in the July 23rd issue regarding the death of a former Nazi armed guard at the Nazi Death Camp again brings to mind the recent death of Sidney’s survivor of Auschwitz. Benny Hochman spent three and a half years in this camp, with the slogan “ARBITEN MACHT FREI” over the entrance gate, was force marched in winter to Buchanwald where he nearly died only to be rescued by an army communications battalion, nursed back to health in an army hospital, worked as an interpreter in Europe and immigrated to the USA and spent many... Full story
If you want to send your children or grandchildren to college, retire comfortably and achieve other important life goals, you will have to invest — it’s that simple. But the process of investing can sometimes seem anything but simple. What can you do to gain confidence that you are making the right investment moves? The answer may depend on how involved you want to be with your investment decisions. Initially, you might think that you would like to be totally “hands on.” After all, how you save and invest your money is unquestionably a highly p...
Bareback Riding 1. Logan Glendy (Oconto, Neb.) 71 2. Wyatt Clark (Wellfleet, Neb.) 68 3. Lane Morrow (Brush, Colo.) 67 4. Corey Evans (Valentine, Neb) 66 5. Larry Carter (Red Vale, Colo.) 61 Steer Wrestling 1. Cole McNammer (Pine Bluffs, Wyo.) 5.1 sec 2. Brady Hageman (McCook, Neb.) 5.8 sec 3. Jessie Jolly (Agate, Colo.) 6.0 sec 4. Trevor Haake (Grand Island, Neb.) 6.9 sec 5. Bryce Stolenberg (Minatare, Neb.) 7.1 sec Break Away Roping 1. Megan Morrison (Greely, Colo.) 2.3 sec 2. Cat Stanko...
