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Do you see needs in Sidney that aren’t being met? Would you like to see the city become even better? Rotarians want to help. Representatives of Rotary District 5630, which covers western Nebraska, will host an informational meeting 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Buffalo Point Steakhouse, 638 Cabela Drive. The purpose of the meeting will be to discover the goals and passions of local residents and to offer Rotary’s extensive resources to help meet those goals. “This meeting will not focus on Rotary specifically, but avenues of service in Si...
Members of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans and the Fort Sidney Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are inviting the public to attend a Bean Soup Supper and a DAR Community Service Award Presentation at 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Elks Club, 1040 Jackson St. in Sidney. The event will begin with the DAR presenting awards to individuals, organizations and businesses who were instrumental in creating, planning and constructing the Legion Park War Memorial and the...
Why did you choose to run for office? I currently have a 5th grader in the CVS family and wanted to get involved with the school district to ensure that we, as a community, are doing our best to prepare our kids for success after graduation. The role on the school board gives me an active voice in how are schools are meeting the kids needs and allows me to offer advice to improve any gaps. What skills do you have that you will bring to the office? My skill set, while focused on technology, varies from my experience as an Air Force veteran, my...
Why did you choose to run for office? Cheyenne County has been my home for 12 years. I currently reside in Gurley with my family — my husband Ryan, and two daughters, Josette and Libby. What skills do you have that you will bring to the office? As a member of the Gurley community and the parent of an elementary school student, I am aware of the importance of the schools in our communities. This is “my community” and I want to be involved and give back to the community. There is a lot to be proud of in our community and school system. We have...
Why did you choose to run for office? With Sheriff John D. Jenson retiring this year, the opportunity presented itself for me to step up and continue with some long term goals that I have had for myself. What skills do you have that you will bring to the office? I am a lifelong resident of Cheyenne County, so I have a vested interest in the safety and security of my community. With that I bring 16 years of law enforcement experience, all with the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office: nine years as a Sergeant, seven years as a K-9 handler, seven y...
Why did you choose to run for office? To make a difference. Our work holds offenders accountable. And we stand up for victim rights. What skills do you have that you will bring to the office? Cheyenne County Attorney for 23 years. Interim Deuel County Attorney for two years; Serve as Special Acting County Attorney in Western Nebraska; Member, Board of Directors, Nebraska County Attorneys Association; Member, Board of Directors, CAPstone Child Advocacy Center of Western Nebraska. What do you...
Why did you choose to run for office? After serving on the board for 18 years, "retiring" for two, then back to fill a vacancy, I have renewed interest in our school. I want to continue to be a part of exciting projects that we are working on for the kids. (Expanding FFA program, remodeling our HS science room, completing planned renovations etc.) I am very excited about the new administration we have put in place this school year. They have a vision for our school and community. What skills do...
Why did you choose to run for office? I want to make sure that the students who attened Leyton Public Schools are recieving the education that every kid deserves. I want to help every kid who goes through our school become successful in their life after graduation, no matter their path of life. What skills do you have that you will bring to the office? I will bring to the board a strong work ethic, a long history of volunteering and working to help our students/school/communities, and a desire to make sure that Leyton will be a great school to...
More than 1,000 youngsters turned out for Trunk or Treat at Sidney's Hickory Square Wednesday. The event, hosted by the City of Sidney, was the largest turnout in its history....
Paul Eugene “Gene” Lybarger, 73, passed away Oct. 29, 2018 in Pueblo, Colo. Paul was born in Sterling, Colo. to Paul H. and Blanche V. (Ranum) Lybarger on Nov. 7th 1944. Growing up in Sidney, Neb., Paul attended Sidney Public Schools, and had fun fishing and hunting with his family and friends. Paul worked for the Department of Defense for 40 years and retired from the Pueblo Chemical Depot, Law Enforcement/Security Division as a Security Guard in 2005. Paul is survived and loved by his children Wendy (Mike) Fetty, Kimberly (Chuck) Rhiger, and...
Juanita Elaine (Fisher) Newcomb of Sidney and longtime Chappell resident, passed away October 27, 2018 at the Sidney Care and Rehabilitation Center in Sidney. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at 11:00 in the Chappell Cemetery in Chappell, NE. No formal viewing or visitation will be held. Memorial contributions may be made in Juanita's name to the donor's choice. You may view Juanita's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. G...
Funeral Service for Harold Bergt, age 98, of Fairmont, MN will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairmont. Visitation will be from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Chapel at Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center in Fairmont and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will follow the service at Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont. Harold passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Lakeview Methodist...
Creek Valley's Lady Storm volleyball team and the Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes competed at the D2-11 Subdistrict tournament at Sidney High School on Monday, while the Leyton Lady Warriors traveled to Hershey to compete in the D1-12 subdistrict tournament. Creek Valley entered the D2-11 tournament as the number four seed and Potter-Dix entered as the number five seed, and Leyton was seeded third in the D1-12 tournament. In the D2-11 tournament, Creek Valley started off against the fifth seeded...
Sidney's Lady Raider volleyball team traveled to Alliance on Tuesday to compete in the B-8 Subdistrict Tournament, and split its' matches against Gering and Alliance to advance to the B-6 District Final on Saturday at Sidney against Grand Island Northwest. The two-seeded Lady Raiders faced number three seeded Gering in their first match, and the two teams battled furiously in the first set with Sidney eventually pulling out the set win, 29-to-27. Gering seemed spent in the next match, falling be...
After the final gun had sounded and the gear was packed, the long bus ride home from Ord gave the Red Raiders the chance to reflect upon their final game as a group and the entire season. It was a season that started well with three straight dominating wins, then three losses, and then three wins to finish the regular season. However, those middle three losses ensured that Sidney's first round playoff game would be against one of the top seeded teams in the bracket, which turned into a quick...
Why did you choose to run for office? I want to do whatever I can to help Sidney continue to grow into the future. I feel we have a lot to offer new families as well as the families that continue to make Sidney their home. I want to work within the community to get the message out that Sidney is a great place to live and raise a family or even bring a business. What skills do you have that you will bring to the office? I have worked for UPS for 28 years and had the opportunity to Manage the centers in Alliance, Scottsbluff and Sidney for the...
What is the office you are running for? I am Melody “Mel” Keller, seeking the office of Cheyenne County Assessor Why did you choose to run for office? My choice to run for this office is twofold. First, I felt a change was needed in how the patrons of the Assessor’s Office and the people of Cheyenne County are treated when showing concerns or having questions about their valuations. Secondly, I feel that my professionalism, dedication, attention to detail and work ethics are needed to bette...
