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Elevate Community Conversations is having a live event 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 at the Sidney High School auditorium. The Featured speaker is from the Omaha Nebraska DEA, the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. The Nebraska DEA will be talking about drug trafficking, and Killer Drugs in Nebraska. This event is free to the public and the public is encouraged to attend as the discussion dives into the most current facts and statistics facing Nebraska and...
Some people have a way of touching people that impacts lives long after their mortal existence expires. Lori Bartling is one of those people. She was known in the Cheyenne County Courthouse for her compassion, her support of the Plains West CASA program and as the court magistrate. “She had a heart of gold,” says Krista Bruns, director of Plains West CASA. “She loved children.” Her heart for children was shown in how she supported the CASA program. “Her and her sweet granddaughter would hel...
Discussions in the October meeting of the Cheyenne County Fair board focused less on what can be done and more on how much can be done. The board discussed options of organizations and companies sponsoring events during fair week. The extensive list of potential events varied from a dog show and costume contest to a pedal tractor pull contest. The list of possible events was presented by board member Shelly Sutherland. Sutherland said each event would be sponsored and the sponsoring...
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Education honored two individuals Friday for their impact on early childhood education and outstanding service to Nebraska children and families. Samuel Meisels, founding executive director of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska, received the Dr. LaVonne Plambeck Early Childhood Pioneer Award and Nici Johnson, director of early childhood at Educational Service Unit 13, was recognized with the inaugural E...
Ingeborg Hare of Umatilla was born September 19, 1928 in Halle, Germany the daughter of Richard and Frieda (Fogle) Thomas. She passed away on Sunday October 16, 2022 in Kennewick, WA at the age of 94. Ingeborg grew up and attended schools in Bremerhaven, Germany. During WWII she met Laurence Hare who was serving in the US Army. The couple were united in marriage in 1947 while he was serving in Germany. The couple then returned to the United States and they renewed their vows in Waltham, MA. The couple lived in Sidney, Nebraska for many years...
Robert “Bob” Moul, 73, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Cremation has been held and memorial services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Cantrell Funeral Home. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Bob’s Tribute Wall and leave stories and condolences for the family. Memorials may be given to Disabled Veteran’s Fund or the ASPCA. The services for Bob have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Bob was born in Sidney but gre...
There are those who are so scornful, or maybe afraid, of the past history of the United States of America. They want to remove the study of American history and our nation's system of government from our schools. Among the reasons given it is claimed that there are more important things to learn. It is asserted that it is more vital our children learn how to live in today's digital world. Some base this argument on their belief that the past is not relevant to the present. Others contend the...
Abraham Lincoln once said about elections that “It is the people’s business – the election is in their hands. If they turn their backs to the fire, and get scorched in the rear, they’ll find that they have got to ‘sit’ on the ‘blister’.” In many ways that is how I feel about the election this year. There is so much at stake in the general election on November 8 that it is hard for me to fathom why some people would choose not to cast their vote. When we choose not to vote, we are essentially a...
A good Name is better to be chosen than great riches; Loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1 We have discovered who’s who, when enough is enough, and what to do about it, physically, intellectually, emotionally and now, socially. Every baby is unique and precious in God’s eyes and sent for a specific purpose in the society into which they are born. Jeremiah 29:11. Grimm’s Fairy Tales suggests each new baby is greeted by a good witch and a bad witch. The good witch says kind, wo...
In January I had no idea who Elizabeth Tegtmeier was. I was asked by a friend to attend her announcement as a candidate for State Board of Education. It was a low-key, upbeat venue near North Platte. Maybe 40 people in attendance. I listened to Elizabeth talk about her background as a teacher and her degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I found I agreed with her positions on the various issues in the education system. She discussed attending SBoE meetings and how those meetings are what led her to the decision to run for the position. I discov...
Nebraska Public Education is more than you can see from the street or hear on national news or social media. Why? Nebraska is a local control state. What does that mean? It means your local school board makes the decisions as to what schools look like and teach. This includes approving curriculum, textbooks and size of classes just to name a few. That puts you the local voter in charge through your local school board members who are your friends and neighbors. In many states public education systems, you hear or read about on the news or social...
If you’re an investor, you no doubt pay a great deal of attention to your stocks, bonds and mutual funds. But you shouldn’t forget another key element of your financial strategy: cash. Cash is part of any financial strategy and investment portfolio, but how much have you thought about the different uses of cash, and how much you really need? Consider these four key purposes: • Unexpected expenses and emergencies – If you face an interruption in employment, you need an extensive home repair or you encounter an unplanned medical expense, you may...
A man asked his pastor, “How do I make God’s voice louder…?” His pastor said, “God’s voice is as loud as it’s gonna get. Other things in your life have to get quieter so you can hear God better.” Pastor King Duncan said, “So, is that what we’re missing? Have other voices become so loud in our lives that they have drowned out God’s voice? We equate faith with healings and miracles and flashy evangelistic crusades where people shout and faint and speak in tongues. We want a loud, miraculous display of power to prove our faith. Instead, God p...
WASHINGTON – Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Signup began Monday, and producers have until March 15, 2023, to enroll in these two programs. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has started issuing payments totaling more than $255 million to producers with 2021 crops that have triggered payments through ARC or PLC. “It’s that ti...
LINCOLN – Students and instructors from 29 high schools met near Gering to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 19. The North Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host the annual competition. With towering bluffs rising to the north, students judged in a dryland corn field southwest of Wildcat Hills Recreation Area. “We are honored to host the State Land Judging contest,” said Scott Schaneman, North Platte NRD general manager. “Our region’s unique bluffs have a rich geolo...
Every flower has its story and place in history. The dahlia is no exception. Today it is commonly known as the national flower of Mexico. But how did it become so popular that it is now available all over the world? When in season, these flowers can be found at just about every florist. They are popular to grow, as well as to gift when you need to send flowers for somebody’s birthday or any other occasion. They are great garden flowers, due to their long blooming season, and they last really l...
Sidney’s Red Raider Football team ended their season Friday night with a decisive 41-to-14 win over the Alliance Bulldogs in Alliance. The victory gives Sidney a winning record for the first time since the 2018 season at 5-and-4, but the Red Raiders fell just short of qualifying for the play offs. Sidney elected to defer after winning the opening coin toss and Alliance received the ball to start the game, advancing the kickoff to around their own 30 yard line. The Sidney defense stopped the B...
Sidney’s Lady Raider Volleyball team wrapped up their regular season campaign on Tuesday, October 18, with a three-set sweep over Gering at Sidney High School. The victory moves the Lady Raiders’ record to 25-and-6 for the year, giving them the number 1 seed for the Subdistrict tournament that started on Tuesday in Sidney. The match against Gering featured a slow start in the first set for the Lady Raiders, followed by a furious comeback when the Lady Raiders took control of the set and rol...
Potter-Dix's Coyote Football team traveled to Big Springs Friday night to match up with south Platte for their final regular season game of the year, and came away with a big 81-to-28 win to move their record to 8-and-0 and lock away the D6 District 5 title. It was the Coyotes' third consecutive undefeated regular season result, and third consecutive district title. As has become habit, the Coyotes jumped out to an early lead, putting up 26 points in the first quarter and 28 points in the...
A little over two years ago, Derek Hill was living in Eaton, Colorado, and decided he needed a change in lifestyle from his job as a consultant for oil companies. So, he followed his passion for martial arts and found the town of Sidney, which he determined to be a perfect place to not only live, but to set up a Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Jiu-Jitsu is a type of martial art that relies on leverage and grappling skills, similar to wrestling, but not as focused on strength and speed. It is focused on...
Sidney's Red Raider Cross Country teams had another successful year under Head Coach Donna Wiedeburg, and the girls' team was able to earn 12th place in Class C and the boys' team earned 14th place in Class C in Kearney on Friday. Sidney's outstanding junior runner Talissa Tanquary medaled with a fourth place finish at 20:10.1 to lead the Red Raiders. Senior Rheo Dykstra had a 50th place finish at 22:47.6 followed by sophomore Ileana Neufeld-Ponce in 81st place at 23:53.3, junior Avery Lawson...
Potter-Dix's Lady Coyote Volleyball team has had an outstanding season, and look to finish the job and move on to State Tournament play with a victory over rival Leyton on Tuesday. The Lady Coyotes had a stumble going into the subdistrict tournament, not playing as well as they should have in the MAC Tournament and then losing matches to Creek Valley and South Platte to end their regular season. But the Lady Coyotes regrouped and took down Minatare in straight sets in the semi-final round of...
Peetz's Bulldog Football team finished their regular season with a win on the road in Weldona Friday night against the Weldon Valley Warriors, 56-to-18. The win ends the Peetz season with a 3-and-5 record, and although playoff brackets had not been released at press time, the Bulldogs chances of qualifying for the post-season are very slim. Friday's game started with Peetz receiving the opening kickoff and driving down the field and scoring first on a 24 yard run by freshman quarterback Rhyder...
Creek Valley's Storm Football team ended their season on Friday with a loss to Garden County in Oshkosh, 61-to-0. The loss ends a winless season for the young Storm team, that was able to get young players working together and building for the future. The 6-and-2 Eagles got the jump early on the Storm, scoring 35 points in the first quarter and another 12 in the second quarter to take a 47-to-0 lead into the half, and initiate the running clock. The Eagles scored on a punt return, a blocked...
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Emily Bashtovoi, Jenessa Bruner, Aastha Chaudhari, Jaici Christensen, Laurel Dadgostar, Rhys Dorcey, Valerie Fiscus, Dan Grunig, Madison Gurr, Jayden Hodgson, Kyle Jaggers, Kale Kaiser ,Kylee Kampfe, Madelyn Kennedy, Kash Knobbe, Cora Larson, Rylan Misegadis, Reagan Nesbitt, Ashlynn Reisdorff, Jordynn Schnell, Taylor Sprenger, Auriella Walters, Barrett Wiegand and Ava Witte. 8th A Average Honor Roll Sara Allard, Mady Cagle, Haillee Cook, Parker Dickman, Kevryck Dobbinsm, Lola Driscoll, Samara Dyson, Reagan Fish,...
