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A number of related events have already taken place, but the Nebraska Chautauqua at Sidney begins in earnest tonight with opening ceremonies and introductions to the players who will be bringing stories of World War I to life. WWI was chosen for this year’s Chautauqua, as the conflict happened 100 years ago. Chautauqua offers opportunities for audiences to come together to develop a fuller understanding of the lasting influences of the Great War. Among the impacts addressed as a part of C...
In the early part of the 20th century, John Lingwall was a young man more concerned with the horses and cattle on the family farm than global politics. That all changed when he received his draft notice and quickly became one of the many Nebraskans called into military service supporting World War I. He was sent to Camp Funston in Kansas. Camp Funston was a U.S. Army training camp on Fort Riley southwest of Manhattan, Kan. The camp was named for Brigadier Gen. Frederick Funston who died in...
A trio of buddies excitedly claimed the top prize at the Kids Fishing Day Saturday when they caught a sunfish tagged with a red tag, worth a $100 gift certificate at Cabela's. Shouts of "red tag! red tag!" could be heard across the pond at they reeled in their prize. The fishermen were, from left, Jeremiah Roggasch, Zach Roggasch and Brayden Thorsen....
In April it was announced that Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce President Denise Wilkinson was resigning for a similar position in a bigger market. Monday, her replacement and the newest Chamber director/president took the helm. Hope Feeney, a graduate of Sidney High School and Hastings College, recently returned to Sidney to take on the duties of Chamber president. "I grew up here, graduated high school here," she said Monday. After high school she attended Hastings College where she earned...
The tents were up. Campfires were blazing with coffee pots keeping their black gold hot over the open fire. The cooks were busy serving heaping helpings of scrambled eggs and biscuits and gravy as gunslingers and saloon matrons were practicing their crafts. Across the grass, vendors were displaying their goods of art, delectable foods, tasty drinks unique combinations of sweet and spicy and craftsmen and craftswomen displaying their skills. The event, Sidney Gold Rush Days, took place at Legion...
Students change. Education expectations change. Therefore, teachers need more “tools” at their disposal, and several teachers this summer are working on just that. At Monday’s Sidney school board meeting, Supt. Jay Ehlers updated the board of education on workshops teachers are participating in this summer. In a summary of the weekend training, Ehlers said “most of the focus is on the ‘Educator Effectiveness’ part of our ‘Strategic Plan.’” He said there are many teachers in the two-day works...
Vicki L. Jurgens, age 65 of Fort Collins, CO and former Lodgepole, NE resident passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. Cremation has been held. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, June 15th in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday to sign Vicki's register book and leave condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Vicki's name to SRMC Hospice. You may view Vicki's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and...
Charlotte F. Steffens, age 84 of Sidney, NE passed away at her home, Friday, June 8, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 13th in the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor Ted Bourret officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 1-7:00 P.M. with family present from 4-6:00. Memorial contributions may be made in Charlotte's name to The Friends of the Sidney Public Library, Sidney...
James Willis, age 92 of Palm Desert, CA and former Cheyenne County resident, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in Palm Desert. Cremation has been held. Memorial services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of local arrangements....
