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SIDNEY-- On Wednesday, September 4, Sidney City Manager David Scott met with the Sun-Telegraph to go over details of this year's Sidney City Budget and answer questions on details of the budget and other matters. The City of Sidney held its Budget Workshop a few weeks ago on August 7, and many details for this year's budget were worked out at that session. We wanted to allow Scott to discuss some of the budget items in detail and clear up any misconceptions others may have about the process....
(Editor's Note: A correction/clarification has been made to the online version of this article. The original article said that Gwen Devie resigned her position in part because the issue of the water tower being decommissioned was not addressed properly. The reason for her resignation was solely over concerns of the village's handling of finances. We apologize for the error.) LODGEPOLE--The Village of Lodgepole held its regular meeting on September 3, and agenda items were discussed, the...
SIDNEY-- A break-in was caught on video surveillance at Little Tornado Towing and Recovery in Sidney earlier this month, and the victim posted the video of the alleged perpetrator on social media. That action has been credited with the quick identification of the burglary suspect. On Thursday, September 5, Sidney Police Chief Joe Aiken said that the Sidney Police Department had identified the suspect and knew his whereabouts. The video showed a young man in a blue shirt and dark-colored shorts...
As you may recall, I have written about the not-so-special legislative session in some of my recent articles. For the past week I have been researching the implementation of LB 34, the so-called property tax relief bill that was passed during the special session of the Legislature in August. As I have read and reread that legislation, it has become apparent to me that the legislature, including me, missed an important piece about how that bill would be implemented. The special session started...
No one is perfect. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. Those who are most successful, build on their strengths while striving to overcome their weaknesses. It's not unusual for a trait that initially appears to be a weakness to actually be a strength. I came across the following parable which nicely shows this point. Many years ago, a farmer had to get his household water from a nearby stream. To get as much water as possible from each trip, he used two large clay pots, each fastened...
Universities opened their doors a week or two ago. Freshman students moved into their dorm rooms, met their roommates, hung pictures on the walls, and completed their class schedules. Most students want to do well, even just ok, at college, but not everyone does. How well any student completes his or her mastery of course work at a college depends upon that student's preparation, his or her readiness, his or her skill at reading and writing, plus his or her ambition, hustle, and drive. Yet, abov...
"Ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall find. Knock and doors will be opened unto you." Matthew 7:7. This verse is full of 'double dog dares'. Dare we ask for truth in campaign issues? Dare we search out voting records and lifestyles of candidates? Dare we knock on doors inviting friends and neighbors to vote? Benjamin Franklin, aged 81, wept after signing the Constitution. "We have given you a [Constitutional] Republic, if you can (dare) keep it." Do we dare? September 17 is...
By Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension Water and Cropping Educator Crops in the North Platte Valley and the Panhandle are doing well. This is good for the growers as irrigation deliveries will shut down beginning Sept. 16. According to a Pathfinder Irrigation District press release, the Interstate Canal system irrigation deliveries will terminate as water levels in the canal drop. The Supply Canal, High Line Canal, and Low Line Canal will be shut down on Sept. 18, and. irrigation deliveries will...
The Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund (DGSHF) knows that the creativity and ideas of farmers, ranchers, teachers and students can often exceed the budget available for special projects. DGSHF is now accepting applications for grant funding made available to organizations, projects, people, and initiatives that are advancing soil health and regenerative agriculture. The fund was established to promote educational practices related to soil health and regenerative agriculture, including but not limited to no-till farming, water conservation, tree...
The Nebraska Extension will host an Introduction to Schedule F, Tax Planning for Farms and Ranches Workshop on Thursday, September 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Scottsbluff at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center, 4502 Avenue I. "Farmers and ranchers, especially new and beginning producers, often have questions about tax planning for their business," said Jessica Groskopf, Extension Educator. "This workshop will provide you with the basic information you need when filing a...
Lawanna Lea (Wasser) Hajek, age 94, of Sidney, NE passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center-Extended Care on Friday, August 23, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 16, 2024 at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney, NE. Inurnment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to leave condolences for the family, no formal...
Norma Ann Hecht, 85 of Broadwater, Nebraska passed away Sunday September 1, 2024 at Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:30 am at Church of Christ in Bridgeport with Pastor Jonathan Seng officiating. A graveside service will be at 1:30 pm at Rose Hill Cemetery in Broadwater. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 pm at Bridgeport Memorial Chapel. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.b...
MINDEN NE--Last week the Red Raiders opened the season with a dominant, if not workman-like, performance in their victory over the Cozad Haymakers at Weymouth Field. In their follow-up performance, Sidney traveled three hours and took away a victory with big plays and aggressive defense. The team is proving to be very capable on both sides of the line with a well-balanced offense that makes big plays, and a defense that hits hard, gets to the ball quickly, and gets off the field. Friday night's...
SIDNEY--Sidney's Lady Raider Volleyball team rebounded after an opening-night match against Sterling which saw the Sidney girls fall in straight sets, 3-to-0. Sidney then hosted Yuma on September 3, then hosted Ogallala and Brush for a triangular on September 5. Sidney's match against Yuma started with the teams trading points the whole way in the first set until Sidney gained an edge and took the first set, 25-to-23. Yuma came back in the second set with a win, 25-to-21, but then Sidney took...
SIDNEY-- With three finishers in the Top Ten, the Sidney Lady Raider Golf team had an excellent start to the season on Tuesday, August 27 at the Sidney Invitational at Hillside Golf Club in Sidney. The Junior Varsity squad also finished first, with four Top Ten finishers, and Cali Haas taking first place overall. Overall conditions on the course were great, and the weather was ideal for the day, with bright sunshine and a gentle cool breeze. At the end of the day's round, Scottsbluff's Addie Pec...
HARRISON-- The Sioux County Warriors were able to build up an early lead against the Leyton Warriors on Friday, then held on to take the 46-to-31 victory. Leyton played well, scoring in every quarter, but the 20 points in the first quarter and 18 points in the second Sioux County put up were too much for the Warriors to overcome. Sophomore Austin Beutler excelled throwing the ball, passing for 153 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. The Warriors next travel to Crawford on Friday to take on...
ILIFF, CO.-- The Peetz Bulldogs looked to rebound from an opening-day loss to Potter-Dix, but the Caliche Buffaloes running game was too much for the Bulldogs to handle. Caliche gained an early lead and was able to maintain their advantage and ended up with the victory, 46-to-38. Caliche started the game with the ball, and used five straight running plays to march down the field and take a 7-to-0 lead. Caliche then recovered an onside kick to get the ball again. The Buffaloes drove the ball agai...
Thirty eager participants flocked to the start line of Potter Day's Annual Color Run Saturday, August 31st. The run, which is in its 10th year and 4th as a color "paint" run, promotes community health and camaraderie while also kicking off the annual Potter Days celebration in a colorful manner. All ages and abilities were encouraged to participate; with runners, walkers, bike riders and even strollers contributing to the fun. Placings for the event: Men 1st - Trevon Newmann, 26 minutes 15...
CHAPPELL--The Chappell Chamber of Commerce met on Wednesday, September 4 and several agenda items were discussed and resolved during the meeting. After the old business was discussed, the attendees went on to the current agenda. A delicious lunch of lasagna and a salad was provided by Ann Wick. The "Movies in the Park" events turned out to be well-attended, however, the attendance seemed dependent upon the popularity of the movie presented. Free popcorn was supplied for the events by the...
BY Gwen Devie The Lodgepole Community Fund hosted a free-will taco dinner on Saturday, August 31, at the Panther Activity Center (PAC) in Lodgepole, Nebraska, as a fundraising event for the PAC. This event was part of the Labor Day weekend festivities celebrating Old Settlers' 100th Anniversary in Lodgepole. The event raised over $1,700 which will help to offset maintenance and repairs needed at the PAC. The PAC needs work done on the restrooms and the boiler, with repairs estimated at $28,000....
By Kayla Wells Dalton Fall Festival Director Special to the Sun-Telegraph This year, our Dalton Fall Festival will bring many of the same events as last year plus a couple of new! Saturday, September 28th, our Senior Citizens group will serve coffee, rolls, and breakfast burritos out of the Senior Citizens building from 8:30-10 am to kick off the day. A sand volleyball tournament will begin at 9 am at Sagebrush Bar & Grill. At 10 am, the parade on Highway 385 will commence. Please try to park on a side street and walk to your spot along the...
Dear Editor, Nebraska will be going from the frying pan into the fire if legal medical marijuana is passed into law. In my state of Colorado, which passed “medical” marijuana in 2000, the scant income from the sale of cannabis is dwarfed by the increased costs of automobile accidents, driving under the influence, addiction treatment, educational problems, increased domestic and street violence, as well as a lowered perception of harm by teens. If legalized, weed will immediately become more accessible to teens. Suicide is now the #1 cause of...
SIDNEY--September 6 in Sidney marked the culmination of an effort by many groups and individuals that will benefit the entire Cheyenne County community for years to come. The ribbon was officially cut at SRMC - Emergency Medical Services housed at 714 Osage Street in Sidney. Bright sunshine and a comfortable breeze were enjoyed by the attendees and the many City and County government representatives on hand. EMS Director Shannon Odiet cut the red ribbon which was extended between the mirrors on...
The Lodgepole community celebrated its one-hundredth year of celebrating its history and camaraderie from August 30 through September 2, 2024. The celebration started at the Steer In diner on Friday, August 30, 2024, where friends and neighbors came together to celebrate this annual event. On Saturday family-friendly events included everyone's favorite event, the car show which displayed a nice variety of the area's motorcycles, cars, and trucks. A golf tournament at the Chappell Golf Course, a...
The village of Potter was bustling with activity on Saturday, August 31st as the 93rd Potter Days celebration was formally kicked off by a 5k color run and walk. The paint run, which promotes community activity and fun, hosted over 30 athletes looking to sweat in the summer sun while enjoying a little extra color in their day. Part of the annual tradition, the Potter parade hosted different local organizations, over 200 dirt-bikers as well as two Potter Days Queens, a tie for the first time in 2...
