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Work is underway for a new basketball court in Legion Park in memory of Alan Hartzler who was known for his commitment to youth sports and coaching. The plan is for a regulation-size basketball court constructed in Legion Park east of the Cheyenne County Community Center. When the project was first announced in February, John Phillips credited Hartzler for developing the travel basketball teams in the area. The travel basketball team program was developed before the Community Center was...
The village of Potter is celebrating its heritage next week with the 89th Annual Potter Days. The weekend celebration will include crowning of Miss Potter Days on 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Railroad Park. Candidates for Miss Potter 2020, are Ana Manning, daughter of Kim Manning, Kendal Nielsen, daughter of Dean and Tonia Nielsen and Hannah Reeve, daughter of Cory and Bobbie Reeve. All three candidates are juniors at Potter-Dix High School. In the event of rain, the crowning will be held at...
The Lodgepole Old Settlers event committee has cancelled this year's events in consideration of the health restrictions. However, there are individual events planned for the community. On Saturday, Sept. 5, the 5K Glow Run will take place from the Community Hall. Registration is at 7 p.m. with the run starting at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for runnings seven years and older; children six and younger are free. Proceeds benefit the Creek Valley Cheer and Dance teams. The community church service is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday morning at the gazebo in...
The name is a play on words from a movie script, two partners facing the bad guy with different but complimentary skills. However, this isn't a typical partner relationship, unless you understand the relationship between “a man and his dog.” The application to real life is that Riggs and his partner/handler, Deputy Collin Hauert, respond as a unit. “He and I got hooked up the beginning of July,” Dep. Hauert said. Aug. 19. Riggs is a little more than a year old and completing his trainin...
Gwen Highland, 84, of Sidney passed away early Saturday morning, August 15, 2020 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Per Gwen’s request, a small family celebration was held in her honor. Memorials in Gwen’s name can be made to the family for later designation. Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Highland family. Gwen was born on February 14th, 1936 to Carl and Alta Jacobs in Chappell, N...
SCOTTSBLUFF — The Panhandle Area Development District’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Bryan Venable as the new Executive Director of PADD. He takes over for Jeff Kelley, who has been with PADD for 22 years, the last five as Executive Director. Kelley announced his retirement in January to become effective June 30, but will stay on until December 31, 2020. Venable started at PADD as the Business Resources/Social Enterprise Manager in 2016, and was named Deputy Dir...
We watched a movie this weekend that puts a different spin on education. It is a little bit off center as far as a recognized title. However, it is based on a true story. As the story goes, a 20-something graduates from college in about everything that can define privilege. He worked very little to get his degree. Fast food is something he could have driven by in his 318i on the way to the Club. He could have had weekly manicures and pedicures, complaining he has to wait for his appointments....
Somewhere between screams of “ORANGE MAN BAD!” and prolonged shouts of “TRUUMMMMP!” in the national social discourse we find legitimate news stories that, had they occurred in a less politically charged times, might have occupied front pages of newspapers across the U.S., perhaps even the world. Let’s catch you up on news real journalists would have made certain you knew about. Pentagon creates UFO task force to see if aerial objects pose threat. Failure of newspapers to slap this headline...
Despite a constant push by big marijuana to promote marijuana legalization so that it can cash in on new markets, Nebraska has wisely rejected the lobbying of drug advocates. The $13.6 billion marijuana industry’s latest efforts have tried to rebrand the drug as a medical tool—even though it’s not approved for medical use. In reality, there is no difference in the chemical composition or potency of recreational marijuana and so-called “medical marijuana.” The same products are being sold unde...
You won’t see any greeting cards celebrating it, and it’s not likely to be on your calendar, but in just a few weeks, National 401(k) Day will be observed. And this type of recognition may be warranted, too, because 401(k) plans have become key building blocks for a big part of people’s lives – a comfortable retirement. Are you making the most of your 401(k)? Of course, during the past few months, you may have had mixed feelings about your 401(k). After all, at the beginning of the coronav...
As a young girl, I can remember my mom saying, “I have so much to do, I can’t even think!” At the time, that didn’t make much sense to me. However, I can now better understand what she was saying. She was saying she was under a lot of stress and couldn’t think straight. She wanted peace and a quiet mind. Does that sound familiar to any of us today? We all want peace of mind in these uncertain days. We all need that peace and quiet… not escaping from our new unprecedented responsibilities and way of life, but finding quiet in the midst of th...
INDIANAPOLIS – Agriculture plays a key role in society, and nowhere is that more evident than in the continuing growth of FFA and agricultural education. Today, the National FFA Organization announced a record-high student membership of 760,113, an increase from last year’s 700,170 members. The top five student membership states are Texas, California, Georgia, Florida and Oklahoma. Interest in FFA and agricultural education continues to grow as membership continues to increase as well as the...
SCOTTSBLUFF – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) elected four farmers to serve leadership roles at its August board meeting. The leadership roles are effective immediately and are yearlong in duration, with the possibility to be reelected. David Bruntz, District 1 director, was reelected as chairman of the board. Bruntz has been farming for more than 40 years near Friend. He grows corn and soybeans, and he also feeds cattle. Bruntz received a degree in production agriculture from the University of N...
The Potter area of Cheyenne County will be bustling next weekend as activities will be happening downtown and at a few miles away. Along with the food and entertainment scheduled for Main Street of Potter, there will be an off-road racing event at 3272 County Road 83. On Aug. 17, B.J. Juelfs met with the county commissioners regarding liquor licensing. Juelfs said Fly-Over Brewing of Scottsbluff will be onsite to provide food and beverages. The commissioners said the brewery needs to apply for...
In order to accomplish our goal of keeping Sidney Public School students in school, we are making some modifications to the classroom social distancing plans for grades 5-12. The Panhandle Public Health Department is firm on this element: In order to avoid being required to quarantine in the event of positive cases of COVID-19, students must wear masks when maintaining a six foot distance from their peers is not possible. Moving forward, in classes where student population and classroom space...
Last season, the Sidney Red Raider Football team opened their season against the Bridgeport Bulldogs at home in a game that featured a lightning delay that had the fans scrambling for cover inside Sidney High School, and the Raiders coming away with a win decided by a missed point after attempt. Sidney Head Coach Chris Koozer expects this year’s opener against the visiting Bulldogs to be even tougher, as Bridgeport returns 14 seniors on a team that had their first winning record in four s...
Potter-Dix’s Coyote Football team held a scrimmage Saturday evening at Combs Field in Potter, and the boy’s looked as sharp as their new red and white uniforms. The Coyotes open at home against the Wallace Wildcats at 7 p.m. on Friday at Combs Field. Potter-Dix Head Coach Dale Frerichs will rely on sophomore standout Luke Kasten at quarterback and running back, as the 6’3” multi-sport athlete has the arm strength and the speed to break away from defenses on any play. Returning starters Jared A...
The Lady Raider Volleyball team under first year Head Coach Julie Smith held their scrimmage Friday afternoon at the Cabela’s Athletic Center in Sidney High School. The athletes are preparing for another successful season, anticipating a return to the District Finals....
Sophomore Lily Tabor tries for the kill during the Lady Coyote’s scrimmage Saturday afternoon. The Lady Coyotes open their season on the road against Leyton on Thursday in Dalton....
Creek Valley’s Storm Football team looks to continue its success in the D6 ranks after having their best season last year in the school’s history; a 10-and-1 record and a deep drive into the State Championship Tournament. Head Coach Joe Kupper has the challenge of replacing the production of standout quarterback and running back Patrick Hansen who graduated, and sophomore Eli Schmid will take over the play calling at quarterback. The Storm will rely on the experience of returning starters Tuc...
The High Plains Arts Council opened its season Saturday with “The Lightning Bugs” playing at Sidney High School. The next date is Nov. 15 with William Florian bringing his tribute to Neil Diamond....
