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One of the highlights of the NRA Women’s Leadership Forum Luncheon & Auction is the presentation of the annual Lifetime Achievement Award. And although the 2021 recipient was honored in the same manner as many events worldwide since 2020 — virtually, through Livestream — the heartfelt sentiments given by Mary Cabela during her acceptance were received as if we had gathered as planned for the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston. Her remarks were replete with the love, selflessness and c...
Beatrice Lenore “Beeb” Kampfe, age 102, a lifelong Brule resident, passed away on October 1, 2021, at Sidney Regional Medical Center-Extended Care. She and Chick moved to Sloan’s Assisted Living Sidney in 2016 to be closer to family. Beatrice L. “Beeb” Kuskie was born April 22, 1919 on a farm in Perkins County, Nebraska, the second daughter of Bert & Margaret (Dodge) Kuskie. She attended school in Brule, graduating from Brule High School in 1937. She attended the University of Northern Colorado...
The Board of Education of Cheyenne County School District No. 3 (Leyton Public Schools) will meet in regular session, 7 p.m. Monday October 11, 2021, in the High School Multi-Purpose Room in Dalton. The agenda for the meeting, which will be kept continuously current, is available for public review during regular business hours in the District’s Administrative Office at 504 Main Street, Dalton, NE....
Single ladies are invited to bring their cars to the Sidney Evangelical Free Church parking lot at 2763 11th Ave., 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 9, for a free winter car check. Our inspection includes: lights, tires, oil, transmission fluid, battery, antifreeze, brake fluid, belts and other items. We will even vacuum your vehicle. No mechanical work will be done. You can help yourself to some coffee and donuts while the inspection is being completed. Call 254-6162 with any questions.... Full story
Linda Sue Roelle, age 67, of Peetz, CO passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Sidney, NE with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Peetz Community Center in Peetz, CO. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop from 4-6:00 P.M. at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney, NE on Sunday to sign Linda’s register book and leave condolences for the family. Family will be present. You may view Linda’s Book of Memories, leave con...
Richard “Dick” R. Heckman, age 71, of Sidney, NE passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 in Sidney. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 1-6:00 P.M. to sign Richard’s register book and leave condolences for the family. You may view Richard’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-...
It is the image of an updated school bus. The school yellow and black has been exchanged for white, with blue lettering. It isn't inhabited by a start-up band or college philosophers seeking the meaning of life, although it does have many adventures within it. It brings with it the resources to let people take their own adventures. In the definition of rural life, libraries reach those who are within a short distance or have the means to commute. The other option is to bring the library to the...
Days are counting until the Oktoberfest returns to Sidney. The 2021 Oktoberfest is scheduled for Oct. 1-3, returning to the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds after a year absence. This year Sidney's Oktoberfest starts Friday, Oct. 1, with a Dedication Ceremony at 12 p.m. under the tent. Following the Dedication Ceremony, the stage will be alive with entertainment, starting with “Sidney State of Mind” at 12:15 p.m. The Sidney High Advanced Vocal is scheduled for 12:45 p.m., and the Sidney High Com...
Our country’s collective memory appears to be seriously flawed, so I’m going to take this opportunity to remind us of a couple of very important facts. The following seems to have been either overlooked or deliberately removed from much of our nation’s educational system. Either way these two quotations should be bright beacons illuminating the seriously misconstrued (outright lying) of the socialistic left wing organizations in America. In 1815, President James Madison proclaimed, “No people...
Once every 10 years the Nebraska State Legislature must create new district maps for all of our State elected officials. This process is known as redistricting. The Nebraska State Senators have been meeting in a special session since September 13th redrawing district lines for the United States Congress, the State Legislature, the State Supreme Court, the University of Nebraska Regents, the Public Service Commission, and the State Board of Education. By far, the most controversial map concerns...
Many of us remember a time when Americans were kinder, or thoughtful of others, where “what can we do together for each other” was the norm rather than “It’s all about me.” Yes, as a youngster I remember very well the personal and family sacrifices during and after World War II — all for the common good, for the protection of a unified nation, and allied against those who would do us harm. Now, contrast that scenario with where we are today as a country, where “rights” and personal freedoms supersede common decency and what is best for all. W...
The Sidney Park Project would like to provide an update regarding the current status of the project. The Project includes a complete remodel of the current Legion Park next to the pond in Sidney. The project grew from a dream shared by Madi Wilkinson and Michelle Weimer. Both ladies work in the physical therapy field and wanted to see a playground all children could enjoy without limitations. The current playground is dated and in much need of renovation. Recently the Sidney Playground Project has been notified the building cost will be a bit...
As we move into our sixth week of school I want to commend everyone for a successful beginning of the school year. We want to continue moving forward with in person learning, no masks and as few cases of Covid-19 as possible. We are also approaching the Flu and Cold season. While we have not had the challenges that school districts across the nation have had, we do still need to stay vigilant. Covid cases in young people are up across the state and in the panhandle. Please remember to do the RIGHT thing by doing your part to not spread germs....
Helen S. Policky, age 101, of Sidney, NE, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, in Kimball. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021, at Prairie West Church in Potter, NE, with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Inurnment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. A light lunch will be served at Prairie West Church following burial. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s name to Prairie West Church, Policky Scholarship — a scholarship awarded eac...
All of us hope to live long, healthy lives, so we do what we can to take care of ourselves through proper diet, exercise and avoiding unhealthy activities. However, none of us can predict our future, so it pays to be prepared for anything – including a serious physical illness or the onset of some type of mental incapacity, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Of course, you may never face these infirmities, but you should be aware that they could upset your long-term financial strategy and place considerable stress on your loved ones. What steps can...
How many of you recognize these infamous people: Chuck (the iceman) Liddel; Carlos (the natural born killer) Condit; Tito (the bad boy) Ortiz; Keith (the dean of mean) Jardine; Matt (the terror) Serra; Deigo (the nightmare) Sanchez; or Quinton (rampage) Jackson? These are all MMA, mixed martial arts cage fighters, who participate in the full body sanctioned fighting, with the outcome being tap out, knock out or black out. The sport is a combo of fighting styles, such as, boxing, Jiu jitsu, wrestling, tae kwon do, muay thai and karate. Some of...
WASHINGTON – On Sept. 22, the National Farmers Union, a national organization advocating on behalf of nearly 200,000 American farm families and their communities, launched Fairness for Farmers. This campaign seeks to rally Americans to urge their Congressional leaders and the Biden administration to take concrete steps to curtail consolidation in agriculture, which negatively impacts farmers, ranchers and consumers. At today’s press conference, NFU President Rob Larew, Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer, and Minnesota Far...
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) has hired a new director of grower services. Katherine Byrne brings talent and experience from her time as public relations director at Ag Valley Co-op and internships with the Nebraska Pork Producers Association and Nebraska Agribusiness Association. Katherine also sits on the board of the Nebraska FFA Foundation as their secretary. “We are excited to have Katherine on our staff,” said Kelly Brunkhorst, executive director of NeCGA. “As a strong advocate for the agriculture indus...
LINCOLN – Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Board of Directors expressed its opposition to the reconciliation package that has been working its way through Congress, in a letter to President Biden and Congressional leaders this week. “Given what the federal government has spent over the past 21 months, combined with the threat of massive tax increases that look to put the future of family farms and ranches at risk, we simply cannot support this legislation. Unfortunately, it is clear to us this package is a work of party politics rather than sound publi...
PLEASANT DALE, Neb. – Del Ficke of Ficke Cattle Company just northwest of Pleasant Dale, Neb., and Ken Stewart of XL Ranch out of Cowley, Wyo. are pleased to announce they will be holding the inaugural Graze Master cattle sale and open house on Saturday, Nov. 13. The sale, the first of its kind ever, is also the launch of the Graze Master Group® – a new vision for the cattle the industry that has independence, common sense, genomic expertise, and profitability at its center. “We have the same mindset,” Ficke said. “I trust Ken’s cattle judgm...
Called “the most dreadful scourge of the human species,” smallpox begins with fever, muscle pain, headache, and fatigue. Days later lesions will appear first inside the mouth and on the tongue, and later, lesions will attack the skin on forehead, face, trunk, and arms. By days six or seven, each lesion swells into a pustule, a painful pocket that drains fluid, hence the name “pock[et]s” or pox. During an endemic, mortality rates will exceed 30%. Of those who live, a percentage are blinded...
I wrote last week about increasing open discussion among commentators and pundits about attempting to find ways to peacefully split the U.S. into two or more new countries. The premise of the national conversation along these lines is that America is already so sharply divided on key political and social issues that it would be better if we just went separate ways. Those who advocate this idea fail to grasp just how difficult it would be. For purposes of discussion, let us say Nebraska joined...
When President Trump proposed building a wall at the southern border, and entering the country could only be done through official entry points, he was called a racist and a list of other names. Complaints were made that the wall would disturb natural habitats and sacred grounds. Fast-forward, President Biden’s administration has said the number of immigrants entering the country illegally has declined. Then headlines suddenly announced a border crisis surrounding the swelling number of Haitians...
LODGEPOLE – The Panther Activity Center (PAC) in Lodgepole, Nebraska, formerly the old Lodgepole High School building, has received funding from the Lodgepole Community Fund (LCF) to repair the air conditioning unit and to assist with updating the memorabilia room. The Lodgepole Community Fund (LCF) also helped upgrade and update the sound system in the gym. The Village of Lodgepole took ownership of the PAC last year and moved the Village offices in August 2021. One of the former classrooms is now a weight room/workout center and another r...
Sidney’s Lady Raider Volleyball team overcame a slow start to the season and got back on the winning track, but a rough stretch over the past week has dropped their record to 6-and-10 going into a key matchup against Scottsbluff scheduled for Tuesday. The week started with an away match on Tuesday against the Chase County Lady Longhorns, and the home squad pulled ahead with a 25-to-22 first set victory. Sidney regrouped and found their rhythm, and took the second set 25-to-22. But they could n...
