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Sidney students performed well on Nebraska Standards Assessment tests taken last spring, according to Sheri Ehler, curriculum and assessment director and principal of West Elementary. Ehler presented an overview of the NeSA results at Monday’s school board meeting, comparing the performance of specific grade levels in Sidney compared with state averages. Out of 18 total areas tested, Sidney students scored at or above the state average in 13 categories. In reading, third, sixth, seventh, eighth and eleventh grades all scored above state a...
Construction on Fort Sidney Road progresses as shown by the new median at the intersection of Fort Sidney and Highway 30. As the road is being resurfaced, traffic will be maintained at all times but will be limited to a single lane during much of the construction....
Cabela’s Campfire Award Golf Tournament is coming up Sunday, Sept. 14. The tournament is raising money for Kids Plus, a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk youth and provides educational programs. Four-person teams will play in a scramble with a shotgun start at noon at Hillside Golf Course. Hole-in-one prizes will be available around the course, including vacation packages, online shopping sprees and a 2014 Chevy Malibu. Groups smaller than four will be merged to make four-person teams. Cost for the event is $60 per person. Door p...
The Kimball Kamakazee Klub is hosting a remote control airplane “Fun Fly” on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Kimball County Airport R/C field. The field is three miles south and a half mile west of Kimball’s stoplight. Rick Kirby, event coordinator, said the event will feature planes and pilots from Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. All R/C pilots are invited to participate and there are no entry fees or prizes. Check in is at 8 a.m., with planes in the sky from 10 a.m. until late afternoon. Planes will also be on display for spectators to enjoy. There...
José Campos, 69 of Sidney, passed away at his home Sunday evening, Sept. 7, 2014. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Fri., Sept. 12th in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. You may view José's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Memorial contributions may be made in José's name to SRMC Hospice. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of José's care and fune...
Jim Henzl, 68 of Sidney, died late Monday evening, Sept. 8, 2014 at Sidney Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Fri., Sept. 12, 2014 in the Holechek Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Hyde of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home, friends who wish may sign Jim's register book on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to...
On August 30, 2014, Mark joined the Lord’s family. He was surrounded by his family and friends in his last hours. As per his request, cremation has taken place and no formal funeral will be held. Mark was born to George and Veronica (Mueller) Schubarth on Aug. 26, 1950 in Miles City, Mont. He graduated from Concordia High School in Seward. He then went on to college at Concordia Junior College in Ft. Wayne, Ind., St. John’s College in Winfield, Kan., and Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington, Wyo. Throughout his life he had many different pla...
Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday during summer (through Sept.) from 8 to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for more info. Wednesday, Sept. 10 Toddler Tales at the Sidney Public Library will begin Wednesday, Sept. 10. This session welcomes children ages 2 and 3 with a story and fingerplays beginning at 10:15 a.m. Parents interested in having their child participate please call the library at 254-3110 to register. Thad Holly Fundraiser Dinner on...
Dear Editor, Kudos to our city manager and economic development chief for the past 15-plus years. He has recently been honored for his stewardship, foresight and downright hard work in leading Sidney to the forefront of small communities particularly in economic development. I have known Gary since he first hit town as a reporter of the Scottsbluff Star-Herald and have supported him and worked with him on a number of projects. He seeks not notoriety nor honors but just seems to get the job done. We are so fortunate that competing offers from...
The state’s local health departments were acknowledged last week for their unique position as community conveners as well as for the expertise they bring to communities across our state. The Veterans Administration announced that the Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors will receive $2 million for a 2-year project. NALHD’s project is one of only five pilot programs funded nationally. These funds will provide resources to local health departments to assure that veterans returning to their homes in rural Nebraska can access the sup...
The freshman and junior varsity kickoff team runs through a coverage and return drill at Monday afternoon's practice at West Elementary....
Sophomore outside hitter/libero Maddi Porter returns the ball back over the net at Monday's practice....
