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SIDNEY--Sidney's City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 23, and several agenda topics were discussed. Councilman Brock Buckner was absent, but all other council members were in attendance. The first agenda item was a discussion about Resolution 20240704, a request for allocation from the City's Levy Authority. Airport Authority Board member Jason Petik spoke about activity at the Sidney Municipal Airport, saying there has been an increase in activity, with additional flights...
SIDNEY- The Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo's final day began with a splash of mud, participants from surrounding areas got down and dirty for Take Back Health & Fitness' 4th annual obstacle course with a special addition this year – a 5k mud run. Put on with the help of volunteers and sponsors, TBH&F owners, Amanda Bauer and Kalena Seaman, brainstormed the idea; the race serves as a community event to get out in the sun, sweat, and have fun with neighbors and friends. Held in the past at the b...
Sidney-- As part of a way to celebrate the end of the Summer reading program with community involvement, the Sidney Public Library, with the help of the Friends of the Library, hosted a "Wrap-Up Party" in Legion Park on Saturday, July 27th. A summer day filled with a cake walk, bake sale, s'mores station, free will donation lunch, dunk tank, games, story hour and take home craft. The opportunity to pick up Summer reading program prizes while enjoying the party in the park was a hit for all who...
All students will need a bus pass to ride the bus. Students living more than 4 miles from school get free passes, but still need to register, while in-town students can buy passes on a sliding fee schedule. Updated routes will be on the school website under the Families tab: www.sidneyraiders.org To purchase a bus pass, review the documents and complete forms on the website by August 1st. Alternative transportation options may be available through the City of Sidney (contact Kasey Kantor at 308-254-7070). For questions, contact your school...
The Village of Dix recently received a Lean on LARM Safety Grant to purchase safety barricades. Vicky Goodner, the village clerk/treasurer, applied for the grant. The League Association of Risk Management (LARM) provides safety grants for members to purchase items to improve safety in their communities. Pictured is Howard Ramsey, Village of Dix Water Operator/ Maintenance...
The special session of the State Legislature has now begun. The first three days of the session were devoted to bill introduction. Gov. Pillen introduced his property tax relief plan first. I followed him shortly thereafter with the introduction of four pieces of legislation for the EPIC Option Consumption Tax. Today I would like to provide readers with my own analysis of the Governor's property tax relief plan by comparing it to the EPIC Option Consumption Tax plan. The Governor's property tax...
You would never attempt to drive your car with the windshield painted black. Nor would you expect to keep your car on the road by looking out every window but the front one. But how many people attempt to get through life by looking in every direction except forward. Distractions are everywhere. There are the distractions of the past. You think about the things you did but shouldn't have done. Then there are those things you didn't do but feel you should have. Additionally, there are the bad exp...
During the first World War, Henry Ford brought suit against the "Chicago Tribune," because a reporter wrote that Ford was an "ignoramus." At the trial, the newspaper's attorneys peppered Ford with trivia questions, each designed to prove Ford's ignorance. To each question, Ford replied, "I do not know." Feeling exasperated, Ford said, "If I should wish to answer these foolish questions, I could call in men who could give me the correct answer. Now why should I fill my mind with useless details,...
Colorado may not be Heaven, but it is on the way! Happy 148th anniversary! "And the Lord said, "Get out of your country, from your family and from your father's house to a land I will show you. I will bless you and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and in you all the earth shall be blessed." Genesis 12:1-3 God spoke these words to Abram of the Chaldees--and to me. Grandpa Brands arrived in Colorado behind a herd of Morgan horses. Natives who knew good horse hay, sent him...
GURLEY-- The calendar has turned to August, signaling it's time for the annual Fall Seed Preview at Kriesel's Certified Seed in Gurley. Area farmers will be able to learn the latest seed and wheat trends in their area, and get a preview of some of the new strains that will be available. Kriesel's is in their 53rd year of operation, and the annual event enlists guest speakers from the High Plains Agricultural Laboratory who will educate area farmers on wheat crops, trends in the industry and new...
Gary Stone Nebraska Extension water & cropping systems educator The center pivot is the one invention that has changed the irrigated agricultural landscape worldwide. Center pivot irrigation has increased irrigation water use efficiency and reduced labor costs. It has also allowed agricultural development on marginal land with varying soil types and topography. Irrigated acres in Nebraska have increased from 3,998,000 acres (1960) to 9,378,462 acres (2022). The general concept of a center pivot is a series of pipes connected by flexible coupler...
John William Willburn, better known as Bill or Coach Willburn, was born on February 6, 1943 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was the third of four children born to John Aaron Willburn and Marguerite Owens Willburn. Bill married the love of his life, Jean Kathleen Hohman on August 7, 1965. Together, they celebrated 54 years of marriage. Jean cared for Bill for most of his life, until Bill became the caretaker in Jean's final years. Their grandchildren will all remember Bill's absolute devotion to his... Full story
A well-attended event, Sidney's Fox Theatre showcased the movie 'I Can' on Field 2 at Legion Park on Sunday, July 28th. Free for all to attend, the Summer flick brought in an influx of little ones and their parents for the perfect seasonal offering – a night full of wholesome fun and family values all enjoyed from the comforts of a folding chair on a warm summertime evening. "We had a nice little group show up, I'd guess around 40 or so," Kim Phillips, co-owner of Fox Theatre had to say in regar...
As part of an effort to increase awareness in cybersecurity education, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has donated 210 computer desktops and 240 monitors to 196 high schools across the state. As part of a collaboration with the Nebraska Cybersecurity Network for Education (NCNE), the donation aims to establish these programs in schools while empowering students with essential computer skills for a rapidly growing work field....
SIDNEY- A chance to celebrate and honor, the Night of Hope Cancer Walk will be held on Friday, August 9 in Legion Park. Teams are still able to sign up, you may do so by grabbing a Team Packet from The Insurance Store located at: 845 10th Avenue or by calling them at (308)-254-2224; this is also the pickup location for luminaries. If you would like to submit a photo for the commemorative slide show, or want purchase a $5 luminary to be placed around the edge of the walk, you may contact Kim Phillips by calling: (308)-249-1888. To donate to the...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph Over the past few weeks, there has been much activity concerning property tax relief and tax reform, and Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has been making the rounds touting his ideas on property tax reform. After recently signing an updated budget agreement that Pillen called “fiscally sound”, the Governor has directed all Nebraska state agencies to cut spending to the tune of $280 million dollars. The spending cuts are needed to offset a big property tax cut, whi...
SIDNEY --The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe McCarn as the new Chamber Director. Joe will officially assume his duties on August 5, 2024. The Board of Directors is excited to welcome him and looks forward to the energy, experience, and dedication he will bring to the Chamber. Joe McCarn has been a well-known figure in the Cheyenne County community for several years. Since 2022, he has been a highly successful Office Supply Specialist at Eakes...
Nebraska State Patrol uncovered and confiscated 77 pounds of what appeared to be methamphetamine and arrested two people during a routine traffic stop. On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m., an NSP trooper stopped a Hyundai Sonata for speeding on I-80, near mile marker 355. During the traffic stop, the trooper discovered the vehicle was not insured. Per standard protocol, a tow truck had been called for the uninsured vehicle, and before it arrived, a routine inventory of the...
