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The blustery nearing of Christmas and trace of snow reminded us it is still winter even though the moisture has been missing. Winter officially started Tuesday, Dec. 22 with winds reported up to 12 mph from the southwest in the early morning to negligible and increasing to a high of 54 mph from the northwest at about 9:53 p.m. Winds continued into Wednesday morning with gusts reaching 67 mph with 71 percent humidity at 5:53 a.m. Winds continued throughout the day from the north and northwest...
There are people who just stand out in the world. They don't lead armies or research medicines. They take the harsh or bitter ingredients of life and make something sweet. Bertha Mueller, known locally for her chocolates, has a story of adapting to what life gave her family. She was born in 1930 in Byron, Wyo., moving to Topeka, Kan., when she was a child and moving back to Wyoming a year later. Her mother died when Mueller was 14 years old. Then she lost her dad when she was 16. She and her two...
The COVID-19 Risk Dial is showing a gradual improvement. Only a few weeks ago, the dial showed the Panhandle region in the Severe Risk area. Since then, conditions have moved to about the mid-point of High Risk. The Panhandle Public Health District stresses the dial provides a summary of current conditions, with each color or risk level incorporating federal and national guidance. The risk dial is only guidance and is not intended to replace federal, state or local directed health measures. The...
CHEYENNE —The Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Healthcare System will begin COVID-19 vaccination with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine today, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization for this vaccine. “Cheyenne VA is eager to offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to health care personnel and community living center residents,” said Sam House, public affairs officer. “Receiving the vaccine is like having hope delivered. As vaccine supplies increase, our ultimate goal is to...
Bertha Ellen (Corbett) Mueller, 90, passed away at her son’s home in Cape Girardeau, MO on December 20, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, burial and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to: The Sidney Public Library Foundation, P.O. Box 119, Sidney, NE 69162. Bertha was born on December 19, 1930 in Byron, Wyoming to Jack and Loy (Sessions) Corbett. Her family moved to Topeka, KS when she was in the 5th grade and moved back to Byron t...
Elaine Marie (Johnson) Ransom, age 95, of Sidney, NE passed away at home with her family present on Sunday, December 20, 2020, losing her life to cancer. Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church with Reverend Mary Jo Dean officiating. Burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. You may view Elaine’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & C...
We’re about to put 2020 in the rearview mirror. Most seem eager to do so as it’s been a year of significant challenges. A year ago we had record-low unemployment, a flourishing economy, relative peace abroad and a bright future. Then came Covid-19, George Floyd, BLM, Antifa, and the most bitter presidential election of my lifetime. Anyone who tells you 2021 will be any better should be regarded with suspicion. I think 2021 will be the year of important choices, both for the nation and for us...
During this season of Hanukkah and Christmas, friends and acquaintances have asked me to explain Hanukkah to them. I’m happy to help them understand the holiday. A recent, highly publicized interview with U. S. Senator Kamala Harris raised questions and negative comments about her understanding of and explanation for the significance of Hanukkah. The Hebrew word Hanukkah means “rededication”. Rededicating the Temple through purification acts and oneself to practice traditional Judaism. It has a...
Almost 12 months ago, when I flipped the calendar to 2020, I had visions of getting better at what I do, finding time for some things I don’t do enough and, as I told a friend as a goal or resolution, ride more. I saw myself retracing the Tour de Nebraska ride through the Panhandle. I saw myself doing a few more weekenders, seeing people I miss and scheduling excuses to let the mind and body relax. Instead, I like most of us, spent the year moving from thinking I was a normal hard-working guy t...
Many of us probably felt that 2020 lasted a very long time. But now that 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh start – and one way to do that is to make some New Year’s resolutions. Of course, you can make these resolutions for all parts of your life – physical, emotional, intellectual – but have you ever considered some financial resolutions? Here are a few such resolutions to consider: Don’t overreact to events.When the coronavirus pandemic hit in mid-February, the financial markets took a big hit. Many people, convinced that we were in f...
As I sit down to write this, I am still filled with the awe of seeing the Christmas Star shining brightly in the December sky. For the first time since medieval times, Jupiter and Saturn became so close to each other that they appeared as a bright “double planet”, which we see as a bright star. It is the closest great conjunction of the planets since 1623 and the first to be easily observable since 1226. It became visible to us on December 21, 2020, the darkest day of the year, the Winter Solstice. The wonders of God never cease! Was the Star o...
LINCOLN - The 2021 Nebraska Crop Production Clinics will feature research updates and information tailored to regional crop issues and grower interests. Session topics will include crop production, soil management, water management, agribuisiness management, pesticide and environmental safety, pest management, pesticide application technology, cover crops, forages, and agricultural technology. Due to the uncertainty related to COVID-19 around the state, the Clinics will be offered virtually in 2021. There will NOT be an in-person presentation...
LINCOLN – Five directorships for the Nebraska Pea & Lentil Board are open for appointment by Gov. Pete Ricketts. Applications should be submitted no later than 5 p.m. CST on Friday, May 1, 2021. These five (5) appointments will be the inaugural directors for the Nebraska Pea & Lentil Board. Qualified candidates include those who are citizens of Nebraska, are at least 21 years of age, have been actively engaged in growing peas, lentils, chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, faba beans, or lupins in Nebraska, reside in a county in the respective district...
Leyton’s basketball teams hosted Arthur County last Tuesday in their final action before the Christmas break, and the teams split with the girls losing and the boys winning their contest. The Lady Warriors increased their roster to six players with the addition of senior Sage Rummel, but the Lady Wolves had a much deeper roster with 15 players and a size advantage that proved too much for the Leyton squad. Even with that disadvantage, the Leyton girls played tough and hung on through the e...
Creek Valley’s Storm Basketball teams have had a rough opening to their seasons, with the Lady Storm only earning one win while the boys team is surprisingly winless going into the Christmas break. The teams traveled for tournament action on December 21 and 22, and the Lady Storm first faced the Wallace Lady Wildcats. A slow start on offense coupled with a tough Wallace defense had the Lady Storm falling behind quickly, and at the end of the half Creek Valley was down 28-to-7. Creek Valley o...
The numbers are out, and here’s a real shocker: pro sports viewership ratings are continuing to dramatically decrease. They can blame COVID all they’d like, but common sense tells you people’s inability to go to the game would lead to an increase, not decrease, in television viewership. With ratings declines ranging from really bad to disastrous, it’s pretty clear that the general public smells the con. And that con is sports leagues merging with phony social justice activists and inflict...
SIDNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT December 16 2:54 am, Medical Call, 1200 block Village Way 7:07 am, Traffic Stop, Old Post Rd. & 17J Link 7:42 am. Escort Funeral, Methodist Church, 2600 block 11th Ave. 8:21 am, Parking Complaint, 17th Ave. & Maple St. 8:25 am, Parking Complaint, 1500 Maple St. 8:26 am, Traffic Accident- Priv Prop, Sidney High School, 1100 block 19th Ave. 8:47 am, Parking Complaint, 1000 block 7th Ave. 10:14 am, Medical Call, 2400 block Parkview Rd. 10:17 am, Welfare Check 10:53 am, DUI, Alta, 400 block Illinois St. 11:59 am, Civil...
— Wendall Gaston, right, the local representative of the Sidney Community Donor Advised Fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation, presents a check to Judy Schaefer and Mike Namath that will provide more than 1,000 congregate meals during the holidays....
