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Veterans Day is held on November 11, and is recognized as a National Holiday. In observance of this holiday, some area businesses will be closed Friday. In 1954 the proclamation that made Veterans day a National Holiday, President Eisenhower said “Whereas it has long been our custom to commemorate November, 11, the anniversary of the ending of World War I, by paying tribute to the heros of that tragic struggle and by redirecting ourselves to the cause of peace. Whereas in the intervening years the United States has been involved in two other g...
With Veteran's Day approaching many businesses around Sidney are offering free items and programs to honor local veterans in Sidney on Veteran's Day. Throughout the day Friday, veterans can receive free hair cuts at WNCC and a free meal at Applebees. Sidney Dairy Queen is offering a free medium blizzard to all veterans. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Western Nebraska Community College will be having a Veteran's Day celebration with lunch to honor those who have served our country. Sidney Regional Medical Center will also be having a Veteran's Day...
In late 1988 and early 1989 a group of Sidney businessmen began to kick around the idea of a large flagpole in Sidney’s Legion Park, with the added potential of a memorial to those who served in conflicts around the world. That idea grew from finding a very large pipe to serve as a flag pole to acceptance of a damaged interstate light pole which now serves as the centerpiece of the Sidney War Memorial. Over time families added to the memorial, which now tells about conflicts the nation’s soldier...
Erma Crenshaw, 75 of Sidney, and longtime Florida resident, passed away at the Sidney Care Center, Saturday morning, November 5, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Erma’s care and funeral arrangements....
Ken Sager, 53 of Sidney, passed away at his home Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, November 21 in the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church with Pastor Leon “Bud” Gillespie officiating. Services will conclude at the church with private family inurnment at a later date. A memorial is being established. You may view Ken’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Ken’s register book and drop off cards for the...
Dale Walter Kohlschmidt, 78 of Crook CO, a life-long farmer and family man with a strong handshake, huge heart and quiet presence closed his beautiful crystal blue eyes on November 6th, 2016. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 1 pm at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney with Pastor Dale Pierce officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Czechoslovakian Cemetery south of Sunol, NE. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Seven Sidney High School athletes were chosen when football and volleyball Western Conference all-conference team selections were made last week, four for football and three in volleyball. Sidney also had four players, two in each sport, designated for honorable mention. Season statistics. Volleyball (Note: season volleyball stats include some post-season play). Annalise Lecher, 5-10 Senior. 169 kills, 339 serve attempts, 199 points, 44 ace serves; 109 total blocks (69 solo), 147 digs. Maddi...
Sidney High School's volleyball team qualified for the state tournament Saturday, defeating Omaha Roncalli. Team members are, back from left, Dan Dorwart, assistant coach, Christina Gay, Julia Evertson, Payton Jung, Claire Hardy, Kristina Davis, Natalie Radcliffe, Katelyn Sylvester, Mattie Johnson, Sierra Ostdiek, assistant coach, and Coach Sarah Wilson. Front row from left, Annalise Lecher, Kelsey Knight, Maddi Porter, Alex Wamsley, Abbey Mills, and Samantha Wamsley. The team leaves for...
