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Abundance is a support group to help victims become survivors and communicate in the recovery of sexual abuse. Their mission is to support, empower, validate, and educate survivors, as well as their families and supporters. Fee Rocha, who grew up in central California, is now a resident of Sidney and a survivor of sexual abuse. It was her experience that prompted the organization of Abundance. Rocha, along with the cooperation of DOVES, a victims advocacy program, began organizing the support group after coming to terms her past and its...
The 4-H Robotics Club held its first meeting this season on Tuesday at the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney. The club is available for first through 12th grade. According to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln Extension office in Sidney, the positive impact the Robotics Club has on participants is gratifying. Research has shown participants have more interest in doing well in school and show more interest in attending college. By joining the Robotics Club participants will get to...
What first started as a picnic has blossomed into a four day celebration that brings the community and surrounding areas together. Starting the holiday weekend early, Old Settlers' Days will kick off Friday Sept. 2 with a city-wide garage sale. The sale will last Friday and Saturday and maps are available at the Panther Den or Post Office in Lodgepole or on Facebook. A Turkey Softball Tournament will be Friday starting at 6 p.m., with play throughout the evening. Turkey softball is where...
Veterans and an organization working on their behalf will benefit from a show featuring one of the nation's top Elvis Presley impersonators. Joseph Hall, from Branson, Missouri, was a top 10 finalist on America's Got Talent and in 2014 was named Branson male entertainer of the year and had the Branson tribute show of the year. He brings his Elvis Rock 'N' Remember Tribute to the stage at the Sidney Elk's Lodge #1895 Saturday, Sept. 10 for a the Elks Tribute to Veterans. The show is part of...
M. Winifred Nichols, 99 of Denver and former Sidney and Minot, ND resident, passed away Sunday morning, August 28, 2016 at the Brookdale Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Denver. Military Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Central Time, Friday, September 2nd in the Forest Hill Cemetery near Mt. Etna, IA. The casket will be closed. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Mrs. Nichols register book and drop off condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Winifred’s name to the donor’s choice. You may vie...
Jessie M. Huaracha, 87 of Sidney, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care on Monday, August 29, 2016. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 3rd with a Rosary Service at 6 p.m., Friday, September 2. Both services will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Inurnment will follow Mass in the Chappell Cemetery. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. to sign Jessie’s register book and drop off...
Some decision in life and business are more difficult than others. In the case of the Sun-Telegraph this one has been desperately difficult. After much thought, research and soul searching, the management at the paper has decided to move to Wednesday and Friday publishing only beginning Oct. 1, 2016. The reason for the change are many, but in a nut shell, the paper is too small to accommodate daily publishing. The true value of a community newspaper is community news. With our small size it has been quite difficult to produce the quality of...
Sidney linebacker Derek Robb chases down Lexington quarterback Clay Hernandez in play last Friday. The Raiders are preparing to travel to Aurora tomorrow for their second game....
