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Gift-giving is for children, people often say. However, watching a child beam with excitement after receiving an unexpected gift will put a smile on nearly anyone. That is the goal of the Marine toys for Tots program, to bring the joy of Christmas and a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children, according to Matt Gudahl, Cheyenne County Coordinator. The Toys For Tots program is nearing completion for 2018 with distribution scheduled for Dec. 15. The final date for donating a toy is D...
As part of this year's Christmas season tour of the Fort Sidney Museum, Tiann Goll of Laughing Lamb Fibers demonstrated how a spinning wheel was used to make yarns and other fibers....
The tree was placed with decorations galor. Lights were strung to accent the green with names of gentle landmarks adorning the site. Age is a part of life. With age comes specific health needs and sometimes living at a facility designed to address those needs. Unfortunately, some residents face the disconnection of missing friends and family. Security First Bank's annual Tree of Lights program is a way to put a smile, some Christmas cheer, on a resident during the holidays. Now in its 20th...
The 32nd Tour de Nebraska announced its route for June 19-23, 2019. This bicycle adventure starts and ends in Sidney, Nebraska home to Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter. Sidney is roughly 4.5 hours from Lincoln, all on I-80, which makes travel ultra convenient. Day 1: Sidney to Kimball – 38 miles Day 2: Kimball to Gering – 44 miles Day 3: Gering to Scottsbluff – 5, 30 or 77-100 miles Day 4: Scottsbluff to Bridgeport – 51 miles Day 5: Bridgeport to Sidney – 45 miles This 5-day bicycle adventure totals about 243 miles. It will feature brea...
One of the high moments of a county fair is the crowning of the Fair or Rodeo queen. The queen and her attendants represent Cheyenne County at other county events and fairs at other counties. Monday evening, the Cheyenne County Fair Board discussed the cost of the crowns. Board member Anita Pennel said the crowns cost about $250 each. Discussion included if the royalty would return the crowns or be allowed to keep them. “The queens need their crowns. They need something for all of their w...
Sidney's Masons celebrated their best this week at Frank Welch Lodge #75 recognizing three Masons for their contributions to the community. While unable to be present because of other obligations, Jack Thorpe was named Citizen of the Year. As Worshipful Master Nick Makris put it, Thorpe works tirelessly in the community, epitimizing the word "service." Mason of the Year went to a Kimball Mason, Kevin Wynne, of the James L. Eatmon Lodge #294. Wynne was recognized for his effort drawing Masons...
A bundled up mother takes a picture of her youngster with Santa Claus during Holidays in Hickory Square last weekend. The event kicked off the downtown Christmas season with a parade, warm goodies and the jolly old elf....
Robert Wayne Sprengel, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away at the age of 99 on November 27, 2018. Robert (Bob) was born to Lacy and Christine (Olson) Sprengel on January 27, 1919, in York, Nebraska. He was baptized in the Christian faith on March 11, 1919 at the Lutheran Church in Gresham, Nebraska. Robert was inducted in to the United States Army on December 18, 1942. He served with the 914th Ordinance, 3rd Army under General George Patton. He was honorably discharged in January of 1946. He...
John Thomas "Jack", also known to his Navy Buddies as "Maggie" Bruns, age 80 of Sidney, NE passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 7th, in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Services will end at the church. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1-7:00 P.M. In lieu of...
Jim Dickman, age 70 of Sidney, NE was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on December 3rd, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 7th, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Sidney Evangelical Free Church, with Pastor Doug Birky officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1-7:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's name to the Sidney Evangelical Free Church. Jim Dickman was born...
The Western Nebraska Community College women’s soccer team placed two players on this year’s All-Region team that was released recently. Thais Nayara, a freshman from Brazil, earned first team honors as a defender, while Carol Vieira, a freshman from Brazil, garnered second team honors as a midfielder. Nayara led the Cougars in scoring this season, tallying six goals with one assist for 13 points. Vieira was the team’s third leading scorer, finishing with three goals and two assists. Other First Team recipients include goalkeeper Markell Freem...
LINCOLN – Hunters and landowners are encouraged to offer their feedback on big game issues during the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s public informational meetings this winter. Meetings are scheduled in each Game and Parks district. Biologists will explain and take questions on several topics, including deer management, deer damage and depredation permits, antlerless harvest, trophy management and diseases. Antelope and elk issues may be discussed at meetings located in areas where these species occur. All meetings begin at 7 p.m. The sch...
MINATARE -- The public is invited to attend a special birdwatching event at Scout’s Rest Campground of Lake Minatare State Recreation Area. The Bird Conservancy of the Rockies and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission are conducting the Family Christmas Bird Count at the lake on Dec. 15 from 9-11 a.m. The lake is closed from Oct. 15-Jan. 15 each year as part of the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge, but is opening for this exclusive event. The Bird Count will be modeled after the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, an ann...
A new era has started for the Peetz Lady Bulldog basketball team with new head coach Stephanie Weber moving from assistant coach to head coach for the 2018-19 season. After several years of losing seasons, and a 2017-18 winless campaign, Peetz faces the challenge of rebuilding its program into a winner despite only having eight players on the squad. Peetz opened their season at the Carlile Classic, facing rivals Caliche and Prairie. Although they came out of the tournament winless, there were se...
