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The Lutheran Church first made its presence known in eastern Cheyenne County in the late 1800s. St. John’s Lutheran Church occupied a site northwest of the Village of Lodgepole, On Aug. 21, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will celebrate 100 years of service to the Lodgepole area. The Gloria Dei Lutheran Church traces its history to a time when the environment was rough, the people were few, but those who came were a hearty stock who didn’t give in easily. It was an area occupied by hom...
The Cheyenne County School District No. 1 (Sidney) board of education approved an additional option to pay for school lunches. Families have the options of paying lunch accounts with cash, check or credit/debit card. Payments can also be made through a link on the District's website. The District will notify families with children attending Sidney schools who may qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. A copy of the complete regulations will be available in the superintendent's office....
She's one of those people who enjoys her job, has a smile that can change a day, and she recently learned, has a circle of friends who watch out for her. She also has had a desire to be more independent. While some of us fantasize about a sports car with the latest bells and whistles, or a trendy electric pickup truck, she just wanted a bicycle. But not just any bike. She wanted an e-bike. She has a friend with one and became excited with the prospect of commuting by herself. “She would like t...
On Friday, Aug. 12, the Sidney community officially celebrated 20 years of the Night of Hope supporting cancer patients. Friday's celebration had a family sound, but each year has its own tears, its own celebration and memories. It is a night to stand with those still battling cancer, to remember those who lost their battle and share the night with those who have defeated cancer. The Night of Hope started in 2000 with the meeting of a few organizers in the office of Bob Goodwin. “We did that s...
May 1, 1939 – August 6, 2022 Lois Mae Hansen passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 6, 2022 at The Gardens on Quail in Arvada, Colorado at the age of 83. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Colorado, Staging Area A at 9:45 a.m., Shelter A at 10 a.m. Newcomer Family Funeral Home, Lakewood, Colorado, is in charge of arrangements. She was born May 1, 1939 at C...
Gary E. Talich, 76, of Grant, passed away August 12, 2022, at his home. Gary was born in Sidney, NE, on June 25, 1946, to Lloyd and Geraldine (Cruise) Talich. He grew up on a farm north of Sidney and attended school at District #77 and Sidney Jr. High and High School, graduating in 1964. He was active in 4-H, Order of DeMolay, sports, and band. Gary went on to graduate from The University of Wyoming in 1968 with a degree in Agronomy. Gary married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Benzel, in...
The following words were written on the wall of an insane asylum: The love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell. It goes beyond the highest star and reaches to the lowest hell. The guilty pair, bowed down with care God gave His Son to win. His erring child He reconciled and pardoned from his sin. Could we with ink the ocean fill and were the skies of parchment made. Were every stalk on earth a quill and every man a scribe by trade. To write the love of God above would drain...
These are now the dog days of summer and that means that it is also time to go to the fair. For the past three weeks fairs have been going on all throughout the nine counties which comprise legislative district 47. When our boys were growing up, the county fair was always a highlight of the summer. The county fair presents young people with great opportunities to put their various talents and abilities on display. Those in 4H and FFA can enter the animals that they have fed and groomed all year...
When I was much younger, I read a book about a future where the ratio of workers to available positions was so upside down, workers committed an hour per week, not the 40 hours that’s the standard now. It was also a time when that $600 weekly paycheck took care of most of a person’s obligations. The story line also included, shall we say, social identity that allows a person to enter a store or travel out of his or her community. It almost sounds familiar. Prior to that there were the books “19...
If you’ve been contributing to an IRA, you’ve chosen a great way to save and invest for retirement. All IRAs have potential tax benefits and a range of investment possibilities, but not all IRA providers offer the same features. So, if you decide that your current IRA provider is charging higher fees than you’d like, or perhaps doesn’t offer as many investment choices as you want, then you might choose to move your IRA assets to another provider. How should you go about making this switch? Here are some options to consider: • Trustee-t...
Recently, I was surfing the Christian TV channels and couldn’t help but notice that all of the Pastors was preaching on the challenges of our world today. There is, indeed, a lot of troubles that a lot of people are trying to work through. We know there is bound to be trouble in our lives… sometimes more, sometimes less. That has always been a fact. Those times can be tough! King David certainly had his share of trials, even though he was special to God and a forefather of Jesus. No one is exempt from trouble because we live in a fallen wor...
KEARNEY – Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts welcomed 365 leaders to Kearney’s Younes Conference Center for the “Governor’s Summit on Ag and Economic Development,” co-hosted by the Nebraska Departments of Agriculture and Economic Development. “Nebraska is enjoying rapid growth and record-setting employment,” said Gov. Ricketts. “Nebraska agriculture set all-time highs for beef exports, corn production, and soybean production in 2021. Over the past year, we also achieved our state’s highest manufactu...
By Jessica Groskopf, PHREC Extension Educator, Agricultural Economist; Dave Aiken, Professor and Agricultural Water Law Specialist ; Allan Vyhnalek, Extension Educator, Farm & Ranch Transition and Succession 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 both year...
The Cheyenne County Community Center, known for being the recreational sports hub for Sidney and the surrounding area, has recently brought on Trevon Newmann to serve as the Community Center's Fitness Director. Newmann has an extensive background in fitness and teaching, and brings a fresh approach combining movement and exercise to help Community Center members achieve their fitness goals. Originally from the Bay Area in California, Newmann earned a Bachelor's Degree in Dance from Colorado...
Last year, the Kimball Longhorn Football team had to forfeit all of their games due to lack of players. However, the team is back and ready for a full schedule of games for the 2022 season. Under the direction of new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Darrell Howitt, the Longhorns look to bring the community together with four home games at Keith Staehr Field. Howitt is a native of Kimball, and graduated from Kimball High School. He looks forward to having the community back and watching...
Three weeks ago, on July 31, 2022, the former Boston Celtics’ imposing center, Bill Russell, passed away, at age eighty-eight. Over thirteen seasons at Boston, from 1957 to 1969, he collected a total of eleven championship rings, a record never since eclipsed or matched. When he retired in 1969, he moved to Mercer Island, in Seattle, Washington, and it was there he passed away. For fifty-three years, he enjoyed a well-deserved retirement in the cool Pacific Northwest, although he coached s...
The Sidney City Council in its Aug. 9 meeting approved continuing the Joint East Sidney Watershed Authority (JESWA) with the South Platte Natural Resource District. City Manager David Scott said the partnership with the SPNRD has been successful through the creation, construction phase and completion of the project. Scott proposed the City Council approve formation of the Sidney Watershed Coalition (SWC). The loan payment would continue as with JESWA at an 80-20 percent split of the semi-annual...
Sidney Police Department August 11 5:01 a.m., Medical Call. 5:41 a.m., Open Door/Window, 1100 block 16th Avenue. 7:12 a.m., Parking Complaint, Chase Blvd. 8:58 a.m., Injury Traffic Accident, 600 block Chase Blvd. 10:04 a.m., Code Violation, 1500 block Manor Road. 10:32 a.m., Follow-Up, 2400 block Shelby Road. 11 a.m., Parking Complaint, 800 block Linden Street. 11:11 a.m., Protection Order Violation. 3:18 p.m., Property Found, Police Department. 3:34 p.m., Follow-Up, 900 block Jackson Street. 6:05 p.m., Traffic Complaint, Parkview Road. 6:33...
Nebraska is experiencing terrific growth. We’ve seen big success creating jobs, cutting taxes, and attracting investment to our state. This week, I’m hosting Nebraska’s Ag and Economic Development Summit in Kearney. The Summit convenes key leaders from across the state to discuss how to build on our strong momentum. Over the course of the Summit, we’ll dive into the challenges and opportunities we face as a state. Some topics are familiar: developing our workforce, opening new markets for Nebras...
Do you take care of someone with memory loss and live in a rural area? Have recent months left you stressed and isolated? The University of California, San Francisco is offering a free online workshop to help rural caregivers. The project is funded by the National Institutes of Health. The workshop includes training on how to reduce stress, manage the difficult behaviors of your friend or family member with memory loss, and plan for the future. You will also get support from other caregivers and trained staff. Because it is online, the...
