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When life gets challenging, Nebraskans come together. The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce held its Fall Forum via Zoom conference from Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff on Oct. 7. Wednesday's teleconference was part of a series of Zoom meetings. Thursday's virtual forum included Nebraska Chamber President Bryan Slone and Blueprint Nebraska President Jim Smith. The Fall Forum was named “Straight Talk with State Leaders,” designed to inspire community dialogue on economic dev...
The Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) released a statement Monday afternoon, Oct. 12, that six Panhandle counties have joined Box Butte County in moving to orange on the risk dial. The risk dial is a four-level definition of COVID-19's impact on the Panhandle region. Green is the lowest level, then Yellow (Moderate), Orange (High risk) and finally Red (Severe risk). The chart has shown a slow but steady increase in recent weeks. The PPHD stresses the chart is only guidance and does not...
Peetz High School Homecoming Week wraps up Saturday with Peetz Sake Day Saturday, Oct. 17. The day starts with the Fireman's Breakfast starting at 7 a.m. at the fire hall. The craft fair is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The parade is set for 10 a.m. with a hamburger fry starting at 11 a.m. A Money Scramble and a Tractor Pedal Pull both begin at 11:30 a.m. and the high school football game with Flagler begins at 1:30 p.m. This year’s “2020 For Peetz Sake” Parade Marshalls are Jack Hume and S...
Helen P. Hedges, age 64, of Sidney, NE passed away in Scottsbluff on Monday, August 3, 2020. Robert (Bob) H. Hedges, age 66, passed away in Bridgeport on May 15, 2020. Memorial services for Robert and Helen will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Doug Birky officiating. Inurnment has taken place in the Gurley Cemetery and services will conclude at the church. You may view Helen and Bob’s Book of Memories, leave c...
Virgil H. Horst, age 86, of Gurley, NE passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Kimball Manor in Kimball, NE. Cremation has been taken place with a private service held by the family. Memorials can be made in Virgil’s name and sent to Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Services, PO Box 151, Sidney, NE for future designation. You may view Virgil’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Vir...
Elzora F. Bills, 81, passed away, Thursday, October 1, 2020 in Fort Morgan, CO. Elzora was a former employee of Independent Cable in Sidney, NE. Survivors include her husband, Wes Bills; her children, Tim Bills, Jerry (Sandra) Bills, Terry Bills, and Sherry (Mitch) Armstrong; grandchildren, T.C. (Paola) Bills, Ashley Bills, Alexis (Jessica) Bills-Bustillos, Cali Bills, Dustin (Danielle) Armstrong, Tyler (Merisa) Armstrong, and Masen (Amber) Armstrong. She is also survived by 15 great...
Mildred (Millie to her many friends), was born in Whitney, NE to Marcellus and Ellen (Anderson) Jacobs. She was the youngest in her family with 3 brothers and 5 sisters. They all called her “Babe” and the nickname has stuck to this day, through the generations. Her family relocated 9 times before she was 10 years old. Crisscrossing the country, they finally ended up in Kimball, NE (for a while). Mildred graduated from Kimball High School in 1946. On August 14, 1947, she married Duane Tobler in...
Darlene L. Benish, age 91, former long-time resident of Potter, NE passed away on October 5, 2020 at Heritage Estates in Gering, NE. No memorial services will be held at this time. Cremation has been held. You may view Darlene’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Darlene was born August 29, 1929 on a farm northeast of Dix, NE. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church northeast of Potter, later attending the Potter First Eva...
Phylis I. Runge, age 94, longtime resident of Sidney, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Grand Island, NE. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 1-7:00. The family will not be present. Memorial contributions may be made in Phylis’ name to the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Building Fund. You may view...
Anthony J. Ramirez, age 61, of Lodgepole, NE passed away Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, CO on Monday, October 5, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney, NE. Inurnment will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery north of Lodgepole, NE. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday, October 19 from 1-6:00 P.M. to sign Anthony’s register book and leave condolences for the family. Family will be present from 4...
Robert L. “Bob” Jones, age 68, of Sidney, NE passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 in Sidney. A Celebration of Life Service with family present will be held from 4-6:00 P.M. Thursday, October 15, at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney. Cremation has taken place. No formal burial services are planned. You may view Bob’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bob’s care and funeral...
I spent nearly half my life working in TV and radio newsrooms. Much of that time was spent working as a weatherman, but often I was tasked with double duty. Over the years I worked as a producer, news anchor, news reporter and news director in addition to weather responsibilities. This shows you I’m qualified to evaluate and comment about news broadcasting in America. My journalism professor at the University of Minnesota taught us as the last of a dying breed. He defined the role of a j...
There are some experiences in life that never fully get filed away in the caverns of memory. They have a way of always staying near to the top. Compare them to the worn-out hiking boots or jeans your wife wants you to throw away. That event is so deep in the past you should be blowing dust off the book cover. Nevertheless, it is a memory that brings back a smile like it happened this morning. Dads have a way of stockpiling those memories. Some of those memories are reflections of previous...
In June of 1967, Israel’s army captured the Sinai and Gaza Strip from Egypt, the Golan Heights from Syria, and East Jerusalem and the West Bank from the Jordanians. Although Israel returned the Sinai to Egypt in 1982, after brokering a deal with Egypt’s Anwar Sadat, “its occupation of the rest of the territory seized in 1967 is ongoing.” The West Bank is a landlocked strip of land, 2,263 square miles, sandwiched between Jordan to the east, and Israel to the north, west, and south. It is the geog...
When you retire, you’ve learned a lot about all sorts of things, helping you avoid some of the mistakes you made earlier in life. However, you may still be susceptible to financial missteps specifically related to your retirement years. How can you dodge these errors? Consider these suggestions: • Manage your withdrawal rate carefully. You will likely need to tap into your retirement accounts – your IRA and 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored plan. But you should establish an annual withdrawal rate that’s appropriate for your situati...
We have probably all heard this joke which some people like to tell with different variations: How do you know when a politician is lying? How do you know when an attorney is lying? How do you know when a used car salesman is lying? How do you know when a cable news reporter is lying? Etc. The answer: When they open their mouths. Ha, ha, ha! I apologize for this “cheap shot” joke which makes fun of some honorable professions. However, it does remind us that people often feel taken advantage of, deceived, or lied to in life. This, in turn, can...
Several years ago (before the two youngest ‘pokes were even on the scene), my mama and dad thought it would serve us well to go to Red Feather Lakes for a camping adventure. We ‘pokes applauded this idea heartily. This was practically a boy’s dream! Exploring the forest, sleeping in tents, chasing thieves, starting fires, and hunting moose and bears were all on our agenda. A boy’s plan rarely is thought through beforehand, and usually when an idea occurs, we implement it immediately. Our family...
Lincoln — Most rural Nebraskans believe that agriculture is a driver of economic well-being in their households, communities or both, according to the 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll. Most rural Nebraskans also have deep roots in the state’s agricultural industry, the poll found. Half of those surveyed are one generation or less removed from the farm or ranch, while just 28 percent of households have no farming or ranching history in the previous four generations. These findings are similar to the 2010 survey. Four in 10 rural Nebraskans surveyed sai...
On Thursday the Sidney Red Raider Cross Country team hosted the best of the area’s teams for the Sidney Invite at Deer Park Run. North Platte was the big winner on the varsity side, with the Boy’s team earning first place with 18 points while the Girl’s team won with a score of 23. The Sidney boys placed second with a score of 26 while the girls came in third with a score of 40. Junior Daniel Bashtovoi led the boys varsity runners with a second place finish at 17:07 followed by junior Mitch...
Sidney’s Lady Raider Volleyball team made the trip up north for the Western Conference Tournament, and it was a successful trip with Sidney winning all three matches against their rivals. Sidney faced Scottsbluff and lost their only set of the tournament, after taking the first set of the match 26-to-24. Scottsbluff was able to capitalize on Sidney errors to take the second set 25-to-16, but Sidney regrouped and took the third set 25-to-22 for the 2-to-1 match victory. Against Gering, after a t...
On Tuesday Oct. 6, the Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes hosted a Triangular against Bayard and Kimball, and were able to manage a split against the two teams. The Lady Coyotes first matched up against Bayard, and although the lady Coyotes played well, the Lady Tigers were too much for Potter-Dix, and won in straight sets 25-to-16 and 25-to-19. Senior Mikayla Lee led the Lady Coyote’s offense with five kills in the loss. Potter-Dix next faced a Kimball Lady Longhorn team that lost to Bayard in straight sets, but played a very tight first set against the...
Creek Valley’s Storm Football team hosted the Arthur County Wolves Friday night to cap Homecoming Week in Chappell, and the highly-anticipated matchup against the two 4-and-1 D6 rivals drew a large crowd for the game. Both teams feature a high-scoring offensive attack,but it would be the Storm’s impressive defensive effort that was the difference in the game as Creek Valley pulled away in the third quarter for a 64-to-32 victory. Arthur County started the game on offense, and after moving the...
Peetz’s Bulldog Football team finally started their COVID-19-delayed season with a road win against rival Weldon Valley Friday by a final score of 26-to-12. The Bulldog’s senior quarterback Aiden Curtis threw two touchdown passes and freshman quarterback Chance Segelke added another, all caught by senior wide receiver Nolan Hill. Peetz recovered from Weldon Valley’s touchdown score on the first play of the game. Peetz fired back with 14 points of their own, and after Weldon Valley scored anoth...
Potter-Dix’s Coyote Football team continued their undefeated season with a decisive 50-to-26 road victory over the Hay Springs Hawks Friday night. The Coyotes big play offense and aggressive defense were too much for the Hawks to handle, and the Potter-Dix team was again powered by sophomore quarterback Luke Kasten, whose three touchdown runs and two touchdown passes led the Coyote attack. Kasten ran nine times for 121 yards while completing nine of 15 passes for 250 yards. Senior Javon Coyle also had a big game for Potter-Dix, catching four p...
Valley’s Lady Storm Volleyball team hosted rival Leyton last Tuesday and came away with victory in a five set marathon match. The victory was the Lady Storm’s second in a row after dropping their 11 previous matches. The Lady Storm was led by senior Lydia Mitlehener’s nine kills, six service aces and two blocks. Senior Ella Draper had 21 assists while the team had a strong serving day, finishing with 11 total aces. The Lady Storm opened by taking the first set 25-to-23, only to have the Lady...
