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On Nov. 17, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and the State's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gary J. Anthone, M.D., held a press conference regarding the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the state. By Friday, Nov. 20, Panhandle Public Health District reported COVID-19 related deaths had increased to 47 with the addition of five more deaths. The new Panhandle deaths include a Cheyenne County man in his 70s, two Morrill County men ( one in his 60s and one in his 90s), a Scotts Bluff County man in his 60s and a Sheridan County man in his 90s. “This i...
Sometimes the best business card is a craftsman’s work displayed. That is the hope of Josephine Marie who recently completed a mural on the south wall of The Rock. “I love putting art in public places,” Marie says. She has been in Sidney about four months, moving here from Key West, Fla. She has a 22-year history in art, starting in a business not directly related to art. “I had an antique shop,” she said. “I ended up selling more art than antiques.” Since coming to Sidney, she’s been se...
Sometimes life isn't fair. The job didn't work out. Medical bills are claiming much of the paycheck. The cost of food is increasing. Some families just need to know they have help when life seems a little stormy. That is the role of Table of Grace. The organization offers discount clothing, various furnishings and household items, and on the other side of the facility a food pantry for people struggling to feed their families. The shelves are stocked with essentials for families in the Sidney...
Wilma Jean (Austin) Bussinger passed away November 5th, 2020 in Thornton, Colorado. Wilma was the daughter and second child of Fern L. (Frye) Austin and Albert D. “Jack” Austin of Ainsworth, NE. Wilma, who always preferred that friends and family call her “Jean” or “Jeannie” was married to Kenneth Edward Bussinger of Bassett, NE who preceded her in death in 1981. She was later married to David Thies of Sidney, NE who preceded her in death in 2003. She was also preceded in death by her two bro...
Dan L. McNurlin , lifelong resident of Gurley Nebraska died at the age of 70, on November 17, 2020 from COVID-19. Dan was surrounded by the staff of Sidney Regional Medical Center and the family through an outside window looking in. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. A service will be held at a later date due to Covid concerns. You may view Dan’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is i...
Odilea (Dee) Havorka (Bauer) passed away Nov. 8, 2020 at her home in Sidney, NE. A Mass, Funeral service and Celebration of Life are planned for May 28, 2021, in Sidney, NE. Cremation has been held. You may view Dee’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Dee’s care and funeral arrangements. Odilea (Dee) Havorka (Bauer) passed away November 8, 2020 at her home in Sidney, NE. She was bor...
Florine Mae Elias, age 86, of Sidney, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 in Sidney, NE. Graveside services was held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 20, 2020 in Sidney, NE in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Friends were welcomed at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1-6:00 P.M. to sign Florine’s register book and leave condolences for the family. Family will be present from 5-6:00 P.M. A Memorial Mass service will be held at a future date. You may view Florine’s Book of Mem...
More than 500 cans of soft drinks and 650 individually-wrapped snacks were donated recently to be taken to the VA hospital in Cheyenne, Wyo. There were four collection sites in Sidney where people could donate drinks and snacks to be taken to the VA Center. The four sites were the United Methodist Church, the VA Center in Sidney, The Cheyenne County Community Center and the Insurance Store. The event was hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution and American Legion Auxiliary. Pictured...
Analysis of trends in American politics suggests more and more Americans are comfortable with socialism and seek its institution in the U.S. By definition socialism is recognized as an intermediary stage between capitalism and communism in which it is, “any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.” It’s also been called the “gateway drug to communism”, and rightly pointed o...
In any other year, kitchens are already looking like a war room preparing for the great day. Recipe books are retrieved and researched. Lists of foods to be brought by family and guests are closely watched. But this isn’t any average year. The coronavirus was announced like an enemy without a clear definition, like a thief in the night, a sci-fi character with bloodlust but no physical characteristics. The hope for a short-lived threat has been treated as an empty hope with no clear end date, a...
Thursday is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect on the many ways that God has blessed us throughout the year. While the year 2020 has been particularly hard on many of us due to COVID-19, the economy, and the wildfires, just to name a few, God has blessed us nevertheless. Our Founding Fathers understood the need to return thanksgiving to God, especially when things were not going so well. For instance, during the days of the Revolutionary War when we were losing more battles...
To the editor: I want to start off by thanking all of the people who cared for me at the Sidney Regional Medical Center hospital. I feel compelled to share my story. As friends and other people say, you go to the Sidney hospital to die, even though a lot of their experiences with the hospital happened years ago. I know this will be a surprise for some people that death happens here but also in every hospital around the world. On the night before Halloween, my wife took me to the emergency room near death after I had procrastinated with...
Dear Mr. Publisher: This is a clarification letter with regard to the Veteran’s booklet, inside cover, honoring James Minshall. This in no way indicates that your paper did something wrong, but the last part of the article referring to my Mother, Violet Minshall is incorrect. I am Constance Minshall Bules, sister to James. I was born in 1944 and while I do not know the whole story, I know without doubt that my loving and unselfish Mother would not have shut the door in James face at his return home. Our Mother, Violet, always taught us, with g...
The first people to live in eastern Massachusetts were the Native Americans. A tribe called the Wampanoags lived on that rocky coast for perhaps 10,000 years. The Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Harbor on November 11, 1620, and aboard that ship were about 35 people who belonged to a small but extreme religious faction called the Pilgrims. These were Separatists, Englishmen and women who chose to illegally separate themselves from the Church of England. If not for the Wampanoags, more Pilgrims...
I grew up in the country – we were nestled deep in the woods. My grandparents lived 13 hours away and made the trip to see us maybe twice in all of my growing up years. My dad had a shotgun above the door and any fella that was brave enough to venture out to our home rarely made a second trip. As a result, I didn’t really get to watch my mom ever entertain or serve anyone other than our family unit. I love hosting events in our home and serving others, but honestly, I learned much of the art mys...
It’s almost Thanksgiving. And although 2020 may have been a difficult year for you, as it has been for many people, you can probably still find things for which you can be thankful – such as your family. How can you show your appreciation for your loved ones? Here are a few suggestions: • Invest in your children’s future. If you have young children – or even grandchildren – one of the greatest gifts you can give them is the gift of education. You may want to consider contributing to a higher education funding vehicle. • Be generous. Do...
As we all know, 2020 has been a very difficult year for people in Sidney and Cheyenne County, as well as the rest of the world. Here in the United States, the Covid pandemic, along with economic loss, social upheaval and political chaos have caused great distress. Many people are dealing with discouragement and even depression. However, in times like these, Christians are still encouraged by the Scriptures to give thanks to the God who loves us and never leaves us. In the New Testament the Apostle Paul reminded us to “be joyful always; pray c...
Grain is valuable, but lives are worth much more. In the process of handling grain, producers are exposed to a range of safety hazards both during harvest and once the grain is stored. Jess McCluer, vice-president of Safety and Regulatory Affairs at the National Grain and Feed Association (NFGA), and Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer for Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America (ASHCA), encourages producers, grain elevator managers and their employees to...
A potential change to the County Wide Ground Water Advisory Committee Meetings was discussed at the South Platte Natural Resources District (District) Board (Board) November Board meeting held November 10, 2020. The Advisory Committee meetings, held at least once every three years, are for certified irrigation owners and operators to receive information about potential changes to the Districtwide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations. This year the District is proposing sending out letters to certified irrigation owners and...
Over the past year, two area high schools have welcomed new Activities Directors, and both have faced unique challenges along with managing and implementing state-mandated COVID-19 policies. A high school activities director’s day is already loaded with a multitude of tasks to ensure the many sport teams, clubs, theater and dance programs are scheduled, equipped and performed as efficiently as possible. Add the policies and requirements needed to perform all of these activities within the s...
Peetz’s Bulldog Football team finished their regular season Thursday night in Peetz with a 60-to-14 loss to the visiting Arickaree Indians. The COVID-19 shortened season, with its quirks and scheduling challenges, gave the Bulldogs the option to play one more game after their loss to Prairie on November 13 after not qualifying for the playoffs. After a team meeting, Head Coach Scott Sorensen’s 2-and-4 squad overwhelmingly wanted to play just one more game, and scheduled the match-up with 3-a...
It’s fitting to set aside time each year to express gratitude to God and to one another for the many blessings we enjoy. In seasons of peace and plenty, as well as in times of war and loss, Americans have faithfully carried on Thanksgiving traditions. During challenging times, it’s even more important to remember the abundant blessings we enjoy as Americans. In 2001, President George W. Bush issued a Thanksgiving proclamation a couple months after the tragic September 11th terrorist att...
