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Time is running out for Cheyenne County to find additional space for probation offices before it loses grant money for that purpose. Chief probation officer for district 12, Linda Buehler visited with the Cheyenne County commissioners several times within the past year, each time asking for more space for the Cheyenne County office. She spoke with them again on Monday and stressed that time was running short. “We’re kind of running up against a timeline now for the grant monies that we’ve gotten for 2013,” Buehler said. District 12, which i...
Senior Jenny Myers battles Dr. Dew (David Mead) as part of the annual senior prank during the Sidney High School Fine Arts Concert Tuesday night.... Full story
Jenny Myers admitted to being "a little nervous" as the Sidney high team faced judges at the Nebraska Envirothon State Championship on Saturday. But she did not let that interfere with the challenge at hand. Sidney's team of Myers, Ryan Birner, Jaide Wachtel, Jessica Campbell and Logan Uhlir finished second in the event, just 10 points behind Concordia. They won two of the seven events that make up Envirothon and placed second in two more. "It was fun researching the information and we...
Cheyenne County voters will make few decisions on the local level in this year’s primary election on May 13. The big issue for many voters is the almost $17 million Sidney school bond, which would pay for a new K-4 school to replace the three aging schools which currently house those grade levels. During a special election last fall the bond issue was narrowly defeated by a margin of 105 votes. In February the state legislature passed LB 56, which allows county candidates to advance directly to the general election if running unopposed w...
Sidney Singers perform at the Sidney High School Fine Arts Concert Tuesday evening.... Full story
Dale D. Foster, 77 of Potter, was welcomed into heaven on Friday, May 2, 2014 in his home. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Fri., May 9th in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel with Rev. Leonard Suhr officiating. Cremation has taken place. Private Family graveside inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may visit the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thurs., May 8th until 5 p.m. to sign Dale's register book and to drop off condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Dale's name to... Full story
Wilson Eugene "Gene" Triplett died April 28, 2014 at Life Care Center. He was 94 years old. He was born May 26, 1919 in Chappell, Neb. to Wilson K. and Freida (Sudman) Triplett. He graduated from Chappell High School in 1937 and while there was a member of the basketball team. Gene was inducted into the US Army on Feb. 7, 1941 and served as a surgical technician with the medical detachment of the 134th Infantry. He saw action at Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland and Central Europe. He... Full story
A few days ago, we observed May Day, a celebration of spring. And, after a long and hard winter in many parts of the country, most of us are ready for sunshine, warmer temperatures and the hopefulness that spring always symbolizes. But as winter gives way to spring, we are also reminded that our lives have “seasons,” too — and it pays to be prepared for all of them. So, as you move into the “retirement season,” you’ll need to prepare for several possible challenges, including the following: Outliving your resources — The idea of outliving one...
With a quiet breeze and warm temperatures it was the perfect day for golf as the Creek Valley Storm held their annual Boys Invite at Chappell Golf Course Tuesday. By winning a one-hole playoff Lane Godfrey secured a second-place individual medal for the host Storm, while the team finished fifth among the 10 varsity squads competing. By putting three players in the top five, Bayard took the top-team prize with a total of 324 strokes. Perkins County (340) and Chase County (364) completed the top...
Creek Valley sent a small contingent of its girls team to the Best of the Midwest meet Tuesday in Sutherland. The Storm representatives included Summer Mueller, Jerry Straber, Jessie Straber and Hannah Blackwelder. Keegan Michel, from the boys team, was qualified in the high jump until Tuesday morning. He was bumped out at the last minute, however, when another athlete with a higher qualifying height decided to attend. "It's always nice to come to an elite meet that you have to qualify for,"...
Wed. May 7 No Games Scheduled Thu. May 8 No Games Scheduled Fri. May 9 TRACK & FIELD Sidney @ Bayard B-C-D Meet 9 a.m. Potter-Dix, Leyton at Cheyenne County Invite 9 a.m. (@ Sidney High School) GOLF Sidney @ Gering 9 a.m. Potter-Dix, Creek Valley, Sidney JV @ Kimball 9 a.m. (Rescheduled from Thursday) Sat. May 10 BASEBALL 2014 Class 1A CHSAA State Baseball Championships Peetz vs. Dove Creek 10 a.m. @All-Star Park, Denver *Peetz vs. TBA 12:30 p.m. If Necessary Sun. May 11 No Games Scheduled Mon. May 12 GOLF Sidney @ Cozad 9 a.m. CDT Tue. May 13... Full story
