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SIDNEY-On Monday, August 5, the Cheyenne County Commissioners met and grant requests for various events were the main items on the agenda. After approving the minutes from the last meeting and approving the agenda for the current meeting, the commissioners first heard from representatives from the Lodgepole Old Settler's Committee to discuss getting a grant of $2500 from county Keno receipts. Old Settler's Days is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, so the Old Settler's Days committee is looking...
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Visitors Committee met on Wednesday, July 31 and the agenda was packed with grant requests and reimbursements for events in Cheyenne County. After approving the current agenda and minutes from the last meeting, the committee took a quick look at financial reports that showed a big 233% increase in lodging tax receipts compared to the year prior, but Cheyenne County Tourism Director Kendra Mitchell said the large increase was mainly due to an accounting error in last y...
SIDNEY--A new business has opened in Sidney, located at the former Highby's Coffee Shop in the Downtown Section. Red Diamond Realty, with locations in Greeley, CO, Cheyenne, WY, and Kimball, NE has just opened its newest location in downtown Sidney at 940 10th Avenue. Red Diamond Realty offers consumers a broad choice of listings in Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado. The office in Sidney is managed by Taylor Wills, whose father and grandparents were from the Sidney area until they moved to...
Was it Colonel Mustard in the den with a candlestick, or Mrs. Peacock in the kitchen with a revolver? As part of Way Out West's 31st season, the “Who Done It” murder mystery/comedy classic Clue will delight audiences this fall. Seeking actors for the stage, WOW will be hosting auditions for the play at the Elk's Lodge on Monday, August 12th, and Tuesday, August 13th, at 5:30 pm both nights. An opportunity to spotlight local talent, the production will have Friday-Saturday show dates over the...
On July 30 a public hearing was held at the State Capitol in Lincoln on LB 16. LB 16 is the latest and most updated version of the EPIC Option Consumption Tax, which I introduced for the special session of the Legislature. According to the Governor's proclamation only bills which focus on property tax relief may be considered for the special session. The public hearing was outstanding for the EPIC Option Consumption Tax. One member of the Revenue Committee commented afterwards that nearly 100 pr...
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." -Benjamin Franklin Persistence is key to reaching your goals. But how do you know if you are on the right track or just doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results? Unfortunately, there is no easy way to know. Since there is no way to know how long it will take to reach success, there is always the uncertainty of whether you need to allow more time or alter your strategy....
It Depends. In colonial America you were an Englishman, or you were not. The common plea was that an Englishman was an Englishman no matter where he stood in the world. The colonists increasingly took this to mean that they were equal in status and right to any other English subject. British people of the upper classes viewed this idea with some distaste and were often offended when approached with familiarity by an American. (Sounds like some of our elected officials and other classes in presen...
Psalm 37: 4 "I will give you the desires of your heart." Saul kicked against the pricks (points of the law), as the rich young ruler in Mark 10. He could not reconcile the Law with a caring Father, a relationship with God, as Jesus taught. How could everlasting, abundant life as in Matthew 5-7 and Luke 4 ever really be? His teacher, Gamaliel, was the greatest Rabbi ever. Saul was to dress like, eat like and teach like him. But a relationship with God, Himself? Acts 9, Saul becomes a student of...
Promoting the unspoken superpower which is women in agriculture, the Women in Ag conference took place Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Elks Lodge #1894 in Sidney. The morning and afternoon were well attended with guest vendors on the side and Elk's legendary taco bar for lunch. The agricultural event was a good way to spend the weekend. Breakout sessions created an umbrella of topics, from pollinator habitats and backyard ag, to stress relief tips and tricks, there was something for everyone....
A new event, “Bean Growers Day in Grant,” will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Stumpf International Wheat Center in Grant. “The purpose of the grower's day is to reach out to growers and industry people in southwest Nebraska with valuable current information on dry bean production,” said John Thomas, Nebraska Extension Educator. Nebraska Extension specialists, educators, and members from the dry bean industry will present on a variety of topics. Topics for the day include: • Weed management (Palmer Amaranth) • Fertility and soil • Dise...
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska – The Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska proudly announced the successful conclusion of its 2024 event, hosted at the Schiff Ranch in Scotts Bluff County near Minatare, NE. Over 3,000 people attended this year's event, all coming together, united in their support for cancer research and local health and wellness programs. Through the generosity and support of the many attendees, sponsors, and volunteers, a hugely impressive $1,685,176.87 for the Buffett Cancer Center and...
Some farm leases are not written but are verbal or "handshake" agreements. Because nothing is in writing, the parties may have different recollections of their agreement, making lease disputes more difficult to resolve. The most common legal issue associated with verbal farm leases is how a lease may legally be terminated. For verbal leases in Nebraska, six months advance notice must be given to legally terminate the lease. In contrast, the termination of a written lease is determined by the terms of the written lease. If the lease does not...
Janis F. Feinstein, age 76, of Gurley, NE passed away in Fort Collins, CO on Thursday, August 1, 2024 surrounded by those she loved and with her favorite song playing ("Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac). A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Gurley Community Hall in Gurley, NE with Pastor Bud Gillespie leading us in prayer. Purple was her favorite color, if you're in the spirit wear purple! Cremains will be scattered by the family in all of Janis'...
Victor Parker Victor Parker, age 39, of Scottsbluff, NE passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Dalton Cemetery in Dalton, NE with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Dalton Fire Hall. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1-6:00 P.M. to leave condolences for the family. Family will be present from 4-6:00 P.M. Memorials may be sent to Points West Community Bank...
Evelyn Lucille Wiekhorst, 95 yrs, beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 after a long and full life. She was born in Kimball, Nebraska to Oscar Clyde Taylor and Fiede (Pedrett) Taylor. She graduated from Kimball High School in 1947, and attended Colorado State College (Greeley, Colorado). She married her sweetheart, Mark Clinton Wiekhorst from Potter, Nebraska on January 6, 1952. Evelyn dedicated...
The morning of Friday, August 2nd, began Sidney Raider Nation's cross country season with the fourth annual Raider Run consisting of a youth 3k (1.8 miles) and an intermediate/adult 5k run (3.1 miles). Capping off the finish of the early morning run was a cup of cold chocolate milk for each competitor, a staple and "swear by" of longtime Coach, Donna Wiedeburg. Creating a competitive and compassionate environment for her runners, Wiedeburg now shares her accomplishments with one of Sidney's...
SIDNEY--The new school year is right around the corner, and in preparation, Sidney High School held its All Sports Meeting on Monday, August 5, in the commons area and auditorium of the high school. A big crowd of student-athletes and their parents turned out for the event, which informed the students and parents of the requirements and responsibilities of student-athletes who wish to participate in extracurricular athletics. To raise money to support the athletic programs, the student-athletes...
An offer to the public to experience tranquility beyond its front doors, Karuna Counseling will be hosting an Open House on Friday, August 23rd from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at their location, 731 Illinois Street. Created as a safe space for Sidney, Nicole Peralta Azor first opened Karuna's doors in 2018 just after the closing of the community mental health center. Noticing an obvious need, Azor gave Sidney the opportunity to rest and recuperate, and it's all in the name – Karuna which means com...
Sidney Police Department July 24 ● 5:47 a.m. Traffic Stop, The Post, 1020 Old Post Rd ● 6:54 a.m. Code Violation, 1900 Block Dodge St ● 7:04 a.m. Medical Call, Motel 6, 3040 Silverberg Dr ● 7:35 a.m. Code Violation, 1600 Block Manor Rd ● 8:02 a.m. Neglect-Animal, 1000 Block 6th Ave ● 8:09 a.m. Medical Call ● 9:20 a.m. Follow Up, 1200 Block Newton St ● 9:37 a.m. Follow Up, 2300 Block Trail Rd ● 9:43 a.m. Code Violation, 13th Ave and Illinois St ● 10:44 a.m. Animal Call, 2400 Block El Rancho Rd ● 10:46 a.m. Property Found ● 11:21 a.m. Welfare...
Cheyenne County Courts Short Format Calendar monday 08/05/2024 8:00 a.m. - Cuc Tzi, Nelson A (EOP) CR24-274 No op lic, Speed; CIIIM, INF 8:30 a.m. - Hall, Dustin (ARR) Terroristic Threats CIIIAF Witness Tampering CIVF 10:30 a.m. - Schuff, Henry (STATUS) Felony Firearms Case 11:00 a.m. - Lintner, Eugene (PH) Theft CIIAF 3:00 p.m. - Barnes, Christopher (BOND REV) 3:30 p.m. - Born, Zachary (PH) Poss CS CIV tuesday 08/06/2024 1:00 p.m. - White, Lynetta (STATUS) CR24-284 & CR24-12 wednesday 08/07/2024 8:30 a.m. - Lohman, Steven (HEARING) Theft CIVF...
