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The school board will again decide if the new elementary school bond will be placed on the ballot for a special election in February. The bond, which has been narrowly defeated the two times it has been up for vote, is intended to fund the construction of a new school to replace the three aging facilities that now house grades K-4. The oldest, North Elementary, was built in 1929. Those in favor of the new school argue that Sidney elementary students need better, more centralized facilities, whereas those who are against the bond are concerned...
Attendees enjoy lunch Tuesday afternoon at the annual Health Center Foundation Fall Soup/Chili Bazaar at the St. Patrick's Parish Center. The foundation was formed in 1985 and money it generates goes toward such things as furniture for the extended care living room at Sidney Regional Medical Center, telemonitors used in home health and hospice care, a hospice room and a donation toward a new ambulance. The HCF is comprised of a volunteer board that supports the decisions, directions and... Full story
Sidney’s Superintendent of Schools Jay Ehler approached the school board on Monday night about going forward with research regarding the purchase of a coach bus for activities and trips. Leasing a coach bus, as opposed to purchasing one, is cost-prohibitive, according to Ehler. “We did some research, primarily Mike (Brockhaus, activities director) did research, and checked with Cheyenne, Fort Collins and Denver, and we did find the best company in both Fort Collins and Denver that would work with us,” Ehler said. “However, it was at least $1,00...
The Students of the Month for September were recognized by the school board at their meeting on Monday. From left, Hayden Lienemann, 12th grade; Davis Burch, 10th grade; Lorelei Heineman, 9th grade; Lauren Beatty, 8th grade and Caroline Lindahl, 7th grade. Eva Flores, 11th grade, is not pictured.... Full story
Ray Franzen, 83 of Sidney, died Sunday morning, Oct. 12, 2014 at the Hospice of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Fri., Oct. 17, 2014 in the Weyerts Immanuel Luther Church east of Gurley, with Pastor Eric Alm officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in the Weyerts Cemetery. Memorials have been established to the Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney with... Full story
Wade Everett Thompson, 53, came to the end of his highway here on earth on Oct. 6, 2014 in Sedgwick, Colo. Family and friends will celebrate his life on Sat., Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Lisco, Neb. Wade was born Jan. 23, 1961, in Sidney, to Kenneth R. Thompson and Luilla (Frerichs) Thompson. In 1966 the family moved near Broadwater and he attended grade school at Lisco and high school at Bridgeport. He worked for various farms and ranches during his school years. After... Full story
Wednesday, Oct. 15 Whether the Bible is real, reliable, and relevant will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Wed., Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available. Lifetree Café is located at Lifetree Cafe - Sidney, 2305 San Marino Rd, Sidney, Nebraska 69162. For questions about Lifetree may be directed to Deb Aikens at 308-254-3124 or [email protected]. More information is available at Lifetreecafe.com. Saturday, Oct. 18 The Panhandle Quilt Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, B... Full story
After a windy and rainy first day of the Class B state tournament at Pioneers Golf Course in Lincoln, the Sidney High girls’ golf team is sitting in fifth place with a team score of 395. Scottsbluff was the leader after day one with a team score of 374. Omaha Skutt Catholic was second – seven shots back – at 381. Aurora (391) is third, followed by Plattsmouth (394) and Sidney. District-rival Gering is in 10th among the 12 teams. Junior Rachel Blauert led the Sidney team on day one with a first round score of 94, good for a tie for 18th overall....
Sidney sophomore quarterback Yeager Price (5) drops back for a pass behind blocks by teammates Derek Robb (22) and Spencer Rolls (52) during Monday night's home JV win over Gering, 22-8.... Full story
