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LINCOLN — On August 6, after 5 years with Black Hills Energy, Mike Schmidt is retiring. Schmidt joined the company shortly after the purchase of Source Gas, leading the Sidney area team as operations supervisor. With him, he brought many years of experiences from work in the oil and gas industry as well a love for the area only a native to the region can bring. According to his supervisor, Scott Borders, Schmidt was the right guy for the job. “When Mike came into the position, there were a lot...
Sidney Drove #94 of the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does presented Felicity Beyer a $500 scholarship at their July Meeting. Felicity is the daughter of Michael and Melinda Beyer of Sidney. She has been accepted to the Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio and plans to major in both Biology and Theology. Felicity would like to teach at the High School or Middle School level. For the past 10 years, Felicity has been active in the 4-H program, winning numerous awards for her livestock,...
Sometimes in life the fun and recreational avenues present ways to become business ventures. That is what Eric and Nicole Bertrand are hoping. In 2018, the Bertrands took over the Daisies and Dragons clothing store in downtown Sidney. In February 2020, they decided the store was not as busy as they wanted. That lead to taking a chance at community outreach, a little hands-on market research and doing what they enjoy: having fun. “Let’s bring in board games,” Eric Bertrand said. He found a distr...
LINCOLN — Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its Academic Honors List for the spring semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. A student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.75 (on a 4.00 scale) for 12 or more hours of coursework to qualify for the list. A complete list of students earning academic honors recognition is attached and listed by hometown and state. Allison Nesbitt an Drew Stiles, both of Sidney, are among the students added to the Academic Honors List for the Spring Semester....
Sidney Police Department July 9 7:56 am, Code Violation, Manor Rd. 9:02 am, Code Violation, Cedar St. 9:03 am, Code Violation, East Dr. 9:03 am, Code Violation, Manor Rd. 9:04 am, Code Violation, Manor Rd. 9:04 am, Code Violation, Manor Rd. 9:04 am, Code Violation, Manor Rd. 9:05 am, Code violation, Ash St. 9:05 am, Code violation, Manor Rd. 9:05 am, Code Violation, 17Th Ave. 10:04 am, Code Violation, King St. 10:18 am, Code Violation, 5th Ave. 11:28 am, Welfare Check, Cheyenne Villa, Ash St. 11:29 am, Animal Call, Linden St. 12:23 pm, Parking...
When an ambulance is called, the expectation is someone is needs a timely and professional response. The need for on-site medical care moved to ambulances informally called mobile emergency rooms. With the change of need came the change of response. That is what inspired the Potter Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a new ambulance, a unit capable of rougher terrain and taking care of patients. Mark Onstott, Fire Chief for the Potter Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, met with the...
Here’s something to think about:You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years, you’ll generally need a sizable amount of retirement assets. How will Social Security fit into the picture? For most people, Social Security won’t be enough to cover the cost of living in retirement. Nonetheless, Social Security benefits are still valuable, so you’ll want to do whatever you can to maximize them. Your first move is to determine when you should start taking Social Security. You can begin c...
LINCOLN– With support from Lancaster County Farm Bureau, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation hosted eight Nebraska teachers and volunteers at the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference “Field of Dreams,” June 29 – July 1 in Des Moines, Iowa. Educators from across the country attended to explore how to use agriculture to enhance classroom learning. The conference included keynotes, workshops, and tours of agricultural operations and businesses. Becky Streff, a fifth-grade teacher...
There’s a first time for everything. Have you ever said, “I should write a book.” I’ve said that many a time, but I actually only did it once. A long time ago Ron Nordyke said that to his very small granddaughter and his mind began to wander off like it will do. All at once a story began to come to me. To make a very long story short, he wrote things down, and changed it, and I began to draw and take pictures, and rewrite, and draw and paint, and ask questions, and ask advice and try to get the...
Sidney officials have been noticing a wide spread of Bindweed on properties in the community. Bindweed is included in the Ordinance that reads Certain Vegetation is Prohibited (#642.04). We are wanting to put some education out there to everyone on Bindweed and how easily it spreads and how difficult it can be to get rid of. We are asking residents that notice this weed growing on any part of their property to please start taking the appropriate steps to get rid of it. Below are a couple of...
A new cancer support group is in the early stages. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer in the past or if you have been newly diagnosed. it is nondenominational; cancer strikes all religions. The next meeting is 9 a.m. Saturday, April 10 at st. Patrick's Parish Center. Please enter through the north door. This is a time to get together to talk with others who have had similar experiences. For questions, call Nancy Hiett at 308-250-1815, Pat Mertz or Jessica Schumacher at 308-254-2828l....
Now that we’ve gained at least some space from the COVID-19 pandemic, summer travel is heating up. While you might be eager to hit the road, you won’t want your investments to take a vacation – you need them to work hard for you consistently. But how can you make this happen? Here are some ideas: • Know your destination. “If you don’t know where you want to go, then it doesn’t matter which path you take.” This bit of wisdom, paraphrased from the classic children’s book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, may be appropriate for, say, hikers ex...
Freedom is at the heart of a lot of our country’s history and national holidays. There is Martin Luther Jr’s Day, and his, “I Have a Dream,” speech declaring freedom at last. Just a couple of weeks ago, President Biden signed into law the “Juneteenth Bill,” making June 19 a Federal Holiday, commemorating the freedom declared by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1862 for enslaved people in the US in the aftermath of the Civil. We experience religious freedom because of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. And we just celebrated...
After postponement in 2020, the Nebraska Water Center’s annual conference will return this August. Entitled “The Shape of Water in Western Nebraska,” the conference will be held Monday, Aug. 16 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff. An all-star lineup of Nebraska water professionals will discuss water infrastructure in the panhandle, western Nebraska’s unique hydrogeology, and innovation in water and agricultural management. “We are g...
The Sidney Park Project recently received $35,000 in commitments from two local businesses. The go toward a goal of upgrading the playground equipment at Legion Park. The goal is to design the playground to promote inclusion, and exposure and exploration through play. The misslion of the 501(c)3 organization is to create a safe space with playground equipment and ground surfaces allowing for all abilities and ages to come together to foster community and pay. The program is at $85,107 of its...
The Nebraska Department of Labor is streamlining the process for some job seekers, and moving to more up-to-date furnishings. At Western Nebraska Community College’s Sidney campus, the location that evolved from the cosmetology program to a Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship center now includes offices for job seekers. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday morning to celebrate the program relocation with Sidney staff, the State Commissioner of Labor John Albin, Reemployment S...
June 17 12:59 am, Traffic stop, 17th Ave. & Illinois St. 1:50 am, Traffic stop, 13th Ave. & Forrest St. 2:49 am, Traffic Stop, Chase Blvd. & 17J Link 6:54 am, animal Call, Legion park, Legion Park Rd. 8:59 am, Code Violation, Verde Ln. 9:21 am, Animal Call, Virginia Ln. 10:12 am, Animal Call, El Rancho Rd. 1:03 pm, traffic Stop, Perkins Restaurant,Cabela Dr. 1:42 pm, Code Violation, Forrest St. 2:14 pm, Animal Call 2:37 pm, Traffic Stop, 11th Ave. & Lodgepole Rd. 3:27 pm, Property Found, Sidney Police Dept., Illinois st. 4;30 pm, Agency assist...
Independence Day is almost here. And as we make progress in moving past the COVID-19 pandemic, more of us will be able to enjoy Fourth of July activities. However you observe the holiday, it’s important to recognize all the liberties we enjoy in this country. But you may still need to work at one particular type of freedom – and that’s financial freedom. How can you achieve it? There’s no one instant solution. But you can work toward financial independence by addressing these areas: • Retirement savings – Approximately 45% of Americans t...
Forgiving others when they have hurt you is difficult. But holding onto the hurt, breeds anger, bitterness and revenge works it’s way in there too. In Matthew 6:9-12 is the LORD’S prayer, in the prayer it states forgive us our Debts AS WE FORGIVE our debtors, and in verses 14&15 it states IF you forgive men (women) when they sin against you your Heavenly Father will forgive you when you Sin, But in the next verse it says IF you don’t forgive others when they sin against you , your Heavenly Father won’t forgive you of your sin. JESUS when ha...
The Cheyenne County Fair is conducted under the direction of the Cheyenne County Fair Board. While the greatest possible care will be exercised by the management to protect the patrons of the fair, each will be held personally responsible for his or her own actions and the management will not be accountable or responsible for injuries or accidents that occur. The Fair Board reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these Rules and Regulations, and arbitrarily settle and determine all...
The commitment of generations of dedicated soil scientists in maintaining and managing the historic Knorr-Holden Plot near Scottsbluff for more than a century came to fruition in a recently published manuscript in Agronomy Journal. The lead author of the manuscript, Bijesh Maharjan, is an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Department of Agronomy and Horticulture and currently manages the Knorr-Holden Plot. He is the soil and nutrient management specialist at the...
LINCOLN. – As part of a national effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will participate July 2-4 in Operation Dry Water. While Operation Dry Water is a year-round BUI awareness and enforcement campaign. That effort will be heightened by Game and Parks’ Law Enforcement Division officers July 2-4 at waters across the state. Alcohol use while boating is one of the leading factors in boater deaths. In Nebraska, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat wit...
LINCOLN -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director in Nebraska Kim Martini today announced that USDA is investing $650,000 to equip, rebuild, and modernize essential services in rural areas throughout Nebraska. The investments will benefit more than 300 rural residents. “USDA is committed to assisting rural communities with improving infrastructure for essential services,” Martini said. “The investment being announced today will help to make that community safer for local residents and pedestrians with...
With the Fourth of July holiday on Sunday, the City of Sidney is hosting the community fireworks program Saturday, July 3, at Deer Run Park adjacent to the Western Nebraska Community College campus. The show is expected to begin at dusk. In case of inclement weather, the show will be rescheduled for Sunday evening. While celebrating Independence Day, the Fourth of July, be aware of limits on when fireworks can be used. Legal Fireworks The City of Sidney recently released a bulletin announcing an amended rule that defines when fireworks can be...
More than 30 years ago, Doug Birky was finishing his degree at Dallas Theological Seminary when he was contacted about a church in Sidney. He was contacted after the midwest district of the Evangelical Free Church received his resume. He calls the delivery of his resume “another story.” What is real, he says, is he and his wife Carolyn and their family, have been blessed to be part of the Sidney community since 1986. “We had never imagined we'd be here this many years,” Birky said recentl...
