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Sidney Cross Country Team traveled to the McCook Invite on Thursday and had a successful day, with the boys' squad placing second and the girls' squad placing third against the area's best teams. Sidney junior Mitch Deer led the boys with a second place individual finish with a time of 17:43.02, an improvement of 1:62 over his last year's time at McCook. Junior Daniel Bashtovoi followed in third place with a time of 17:50.49, junior Treyson Johnstone placed 13th with a time of 18:36.87, junior Julian Maytorena placed 17th with a time of 19:03.0...
City of Sidney Mayor and City Council Commemorate Disabled American Veterans Day WHEREAS, On the 25th day of September 2020 we mark the 100th Anniversary of the Disabled American Veterans organization, And WHEREAS, The Disabled American Veterans organization was founded 100 years ago as The Disabled American Veterans of the World War by former Cincinnati Judge Robert S. Marx in 1920 and chartered by an Act of Congress on June 17, 1932, And WHEREAS, This marks a century of service and support with more than 1 million members nationwide to...
Leyton's Warrior Football team has gone to 4-and-0 in the 8-Man Football league, with the Hyannis Longhorns the latest team to fall to the Warrior's multifaceted offensive attack and stifling defense. The Warriors racked up 26 points in the first quarter while shutting out the Longhorns, putting the game out of reach for the home team early. The Longhorns were finally able to respond with two touchdowns in the second quarter, but Leyton also scored two and went into the half with a big 41-to-16...
CHAPPELL — Many people want to give back to the community but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. In only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel instant gratification. The community is invited to give back and help save lives by donating blood on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chappell Fire Hall. Your donation will also help a local student earn money for a college scholarship. Blood is a perishable product that can only come from g...
The sunrises and sunsets are varied shades of red against the tinted clouds, a symptom of the many fires that are or have been burning west of Sidney. Hurricanes have impacted the Gulf of Mexico region into the United States. Drought is also a continuing factor through parts of the United States. And as we get closer to winter, the chances of snow and ice storms increase. “The Well” church in Sidney recently underwent training to be part of a response team that can be sent to where the need is g...
How does a bill become law in the state of Nebraska? What is the process for a citizen to be heard in the Legislature? A public meeting was held Thursday, Sept. 17, at Sidney High School's Performing Arts Center by the Nebraskans For Founders' Values to explain the process of government in Nebraska. The program was led by Mark Bonkiewicz, executive director of NFFV. The objective of the meeting was to explain the unicameral government process. Before the discussion started, Bonkiewicz stressed...
Starting this month, the Sun-Telegraph is going to recognize one business a month that represents the integrity and commitment to customers that defines the core values of Cheyenne County. Our “Business of the Month” for September is Spring Creek Cleaning, owned and operated by Montana and Megan DeNardo. Megan is a Sidney native who is now raising her own family here. Husband Montana has a family background in carpet cleaning and together he and Megan started together in 2013. Spring Creek Cle...
Tom Nelson recently became the local representative for Herstead Monument Company. Herstead Monument Company of Scottsbluff “has always been in Cheyenne County,” according to sales and marketing manager Kelsey Kuxhausen. Nelson is the company representative who also lives in Cheyenne County. “He's very capable and knowledgeable about stone sales,” she said. She said when a need arises — a relative had just died or a passing is anticipated — the company meets the family where they are. “We, our r...
Darci Eileen (Jurgens) Dvorak, 47, of Alliance, NE, passed away on Monday, September 14th, 2020 in Denver, CO, where she was receiving treatment after a brave, three year long battle with cancer. Darci was born on January 4th, 1973 to her loving parents, Melvin “Ike” and Jeanne (Teague) Jurgens. Darci grew up in the Panhandle of Nebraska where she spent the majority of her life surrounded by friends and family. Darci’s whole world would change when she welcomed her oldest son, Jacob Jurge...
The ideological war we’re witnessing in America is as old as civilization. We’ve see the pattern played out over and over throughout history. Prosperous and powerful nations become corrupt and detached from principled moorings. The people become complacent and restless. The disaffected rebel and rise up. Totalitarianism follows in a crackdown usually welcomed by those demanding an end to the chaos. There’s a period of darkness and evil, followed by spiritual renewal and renaissance. Then the p...
I ran across a book a few years ago called “Not A Fan.” The storyline is about getting up and being involved, not contently sitting in the bleachers. But to apply the words a little differently, we are fans. All but the chosen few know sports from the screen, the numbered seats in the stadium or arena, maybe even a box seat. We are not arriving hours before the start of the game, stretching and putting on the pads. We are not the ones running lines on the court to get the muscles nice and warm b...
If you’ve recently become a widow or widower, you’re obviously dealing with an enormous emotional burden, and coping with your grief can seem like a full-time struggle. Unfortunately, the business of life must go on – and the financial moves you make at this time can have a big impact on your life. So, as you attend to your affairs, consider the following suggestions: • Don’t make hasty decisions. Even though you will need to make some moves in the near future, don’t feel rushed into decisions that may prove to be ill-advised. For example, do...
The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights that I will begin outlining today will be included in legislation I will introduce in January for the consumption tax. The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights consists of ten rights or protections which ought to be afforded every taxpayer in the State of Nebraska. The first right in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights states, “The citizens of Nebraska are entitled to a fair tax system, one which favors neither the poor nor the rich, neither rural dwellers nor urban dwellers, neith...
It seems like, we are always counting down to something, aren’t we? It’s like we want something new to happen, something exciting, something different, a looking forward to a future day, when the old routine of things will change. We hear this countdown mentality in questions such as, “How many more years till I retire?” “How many more months till the baby is born?” “How many more shopping days to Christmas?” or “How many more minutes left in the football game?” It is like we are living in a countdown generation. Have you been listening to t...
In Nebraska, our goal is to be the most welcoming state in the country for veterans and military families. Our servicemen and women make tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedoms. While we can never fully repay their service, we can shape state law and policy to better serve their needs. When they return to civilian life, veterans continue to give and serve to benefit their communities. We’ve seen that spirit of volunteerism on display once again in 2020. American Legions across the state ha...
I was deeply saddened to learn that Investigator Mario Herrera, a 23-year veteran of the Lincoln Police Department, had passed away after being shot in the line of duty on August 26. He was helping the Metro Area Fugitive Task Force and Gang Unit serve a high-risk warrant in Lincoln when he was critically wounded. Investigator Herrera leaves behind his wife, Carrie, and their four children. Before his 23 years of service to the Lincoln community, Investigator Herrera served his country in the...
Potter-Dix’s Lady Coyote Volleyball team evened their record to 5-and-5 during Homecoming Week with a victory against the Creek Valley Lady Storm at Potter Thursday night. Although the Creek Valley team has only one win in front-loaded schedule, they’ve been improving and offered a challenge against the home team. Potter-Dix also has been improving, with three strong hitters in Kylie Fiehtner, Jaydin Paxton and Mikayla Lee and a developing group of supporting players. Each set was a battle, wit...
Sidney’s Lady Raider Volleyball team racked up another three wins over the course of the week, with the third victory a thrilling come-from-behind win on the road in Alliance. The Lady Raiders started the week last Tuesday with a Triangular at home against Chadron and Bridgeport, their first matches of the season at Sidney High School. First up was the Chadron Lady Cardinals led by senior standout middle hitter Anika Burke. The Chadron team entered the match with a record of 3-and-2, with the l...
After a big loss to Cozad last week, the Red Raiders hoped to get back on the winning track by traveling to Holdrege to take on the 1-and-2 Dusters Friday night, but again could not get their offense in gear and fell 34-to-10. Holdrege just needed three plays to score their first touchdown, a 39 yard run by senior Sam Holt, while the Red Raiders could not get a first down, going three-and-out on their first four possessions. A one yard touchdown by senior Jacob Janssen was followed by another...
The day after the CHSAA rescinded their unpopular stoppage of Fall Sports, the Peetz Pack and the Raymer Renegades met on the gridiron in Peetz Thursday night for the inaugural game of the newly formed Colorado Rural Football League. The 6-man league is comprised of four teams, from Raymer, Peetz, Walden and Briggsdale, and look to expand and continue to play in the Spring despite the reversal by the CSHAA to bring football back to the Fall Sports Schedule. The CHSAA also allowed Field Hockey...
Potter-Dix’s Coyote Football team has something to howl about as they move their season record to 3-and-0 for the first time in well over a decade with a 46-to-8 rout of the visiting Crawford Rams at Combs field on Friday. It was Homecoming Night, and a fired up crowd was geared up to see a depleted Rams roster try to give the Coyotes their first loss of the season, but it became clear early on that the Rams would not be able to stop the high-powered Potter-Dix offense. After Crawford started an...
After an earlier season setback against Paxton, the Creek Valley Storm Football team seems to have righted itself with two straight victories, the latest a 63-to-22 win on the road against rival Minatare. Storm Head Coach Joe Kupper said after the game, “It’s good to see our guys go out and play physical football against a quality opponent for four quarters.” All aspects of the Storm’s game were firing on all cylinders, with the rushing attack gaining 134 yards while the Storm connected on 10-o...
“Wild 9” out of The Rock in Sidney fell just short of advancing to the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 9-Ball World Pool Championships in Las Vegas when they lost in the finals of the Western Nebraska APA 9-Ball World Qualifier held at Eagles Club in North Platte. The team took home a cash prize for their second-place finish. “Wild 9” earned a spot in the North Platte event after winning the Fall Session Sidney 9-Ball title. Team members include (photo, l to r) Jay Makris, Russ Barker,...
The “Out of the Darkness” Walk Sunday had 119 participants, collecting $6,700 at the event in support of suicide awareness. This year the weekend also included a softball tournament. The sponsors for the 2020 walk are Sidney Regional Medical Center, Projekt 3D, Karina Counseling, Financial Partners, Dare to Be personal training, The Well Church, Morrill County Community Hospital, Region 1 Behavioral Health, Pepsi, and Evilution Studios. Photos are courtesy of Liz Borgmann....
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit veterans service organization composed of more than 1 million wartime service-disabled veterans that is dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. This year, DAV will celebrate a major milestone in our history on Sept. 25, 2020, marking 100 years of service to the nation’s service-disabled veterans, their families and survivors. In honor of this occasion, we are asking you to officially recognize Sept. 25, 2020, as Disabled American V...
