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The Lodgepole Lions Club held its annual pancake feed scholarship fundraiser recently. Proceeds fund scholarships for two Creek Valley High School seniors. CENTER: Lions Club District Governor John Rundel presents a 55-year service pin to Corey Fraass on behalf of Glen Fraass. BOTTOM: District governor John Rundel also presented Earl Miller with his 35 year service pin. The presentation was made during the recent Lodgepole Lions Club Pancake Feed....
3th Grade A Average Hunter D. Ahrendt, Marissa Mae Borchard, Gurman Kaur Cheema, Shawna Kay Deaver, Kaylee Renae Eddy, Taygan Bradley Gray, Kimberly Angelina Gutierrez, Antonia Gayle Hiett, Kelsey Dawn Hoffman, Chase Allan Jenkins, Garrett Dafydd Jones, Alexia Jade Miller, Delanie Ann Namuth, Brady Alan Robb, Trever Michael Tarrell, Aleigha Marie Wachtel and Elizabeth Coral Weimer. 11th Grade A Average Christian Michael Andrews, Samantha richelle Bruns, Alecca Lea Campbell, Gunnar James Dorcey, Rachael Marie Gallaway, Kyra Catherine Johnson,...
On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) Board of Directors (Board) hosted its monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the South Platte NRD Conference Room (551 Parkland Drive, Sidney NE). Rod Horn, General Manager for SPNRD reviewed the schedule for the public hearing that will be held for proposed amendments to the Districtwide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations. The hearing will be held at the Country Inn and Suites in Sidney March 18, 2020. There will be an information meeting beginning at 5:00...
There's a cliché meant as motivation and good planning that also applies for major projects: “There's no time like the present!” Likewise, contractors and building project managers will say the cost “will never be any cheaper than it is today.” That is what concerns the Leyton Schools community. In the February 8 school board meeting, the board discussed why bids were coming in significantly higher than a year earlier. Board members discussed options including renovating the science room in...
The Cheyenne County School District No. 1 Board of Education accepted three resignations and approved five teaching contracts Monday. The board met Monday, March 8, at the Sidney High School auditorium. Tomi Rodak, Shannon Wilde and Zach Banzhaf each submitted resignations. Rodak, who teaches at West Elementary School, has accepted a position in the Bridgeport Public Schools. “After much reflection and consideration, I have accepted a position with Bridgeport Public Schools beginning with the 2...
In just a few days, we will experience the vernal equinox – one of the two times in the year when the sun is exactly above the equator. Apart from this astronomical anomaly, though, the equinox is mostly known as the beginning of spring – a fresh beginning and the time to spruce things up. This year, as you tidy up your home and surroundings, why not also consider some financial spring cleaning? Here are a few ideas for getting your financial house in order: • “De-clutter” your portfolio Over the years, many of us tend to pick up duplicate item...
Have you ever noticed how once March rolls around, we begin to look for signs of Spring? Even though we know we probably will have more snow storms ahead, we are ready for warmer weather. The beautiful weather this last weekend made Spring even more of a reality, reminding us that the official day of the beginning of Spring is just around the corner. However, I am afraid another snow storm is, also. I always watch my flower bed and when I see my daffodils poking their little heads out of the soil, I know that God is in his heaven and Spring is...
The Cheyenne County 4-H Council is excited to host the Annual Spring Carnival this year on March 20th from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds! The primary goal for the carnival is to provide an opportunity for local families to learn more about the 4-H Program and the various 4-H clubs in the county. This is the largest fundraiser the Cheyenne County 4-H Council has each year. Proceeds go to support all 4-H programming across the county, 4-H events at the Cheyenne County Fair in J...
Charlotte & Emerson and San & Louie’s Pizza donated proceeds related to the recent Cheyenne County Basketball Tournament held at the Cheyenne County Community Center. A donation of $250 was made to the Sidney High School. Pictured top from left are: Taryn Gusman, Brityn Gusman, Sara Kiser, Sidney High School Activities Director and Assistant Principal Paul Newland and CCCC Director Mike Namuth; below from left: Mellissa and Stan Norgard, Paul Newland and Mike Namuth....
The Panther Activity Center (PAC) in Lodgepole, Nebraska, or formerly the “old Lodgepole High School building” has an updated sound system in the gymnasium thanks to a grant from the Lodgepole Community Fund. The original sound system was installed by Larry Stoll many years ago. Recently, Larry provided the labor and expertise to upgrade and update the sound system and the Lodgepole Community Fund provided a grant from the PAC account within the fund to cover the cost of the new equipment. The...
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Quarter 3 2020-2021 Dakota Ahrendt, Carli Black, Benjamin Borchard, Zoey Christensen, JaShawn Davenport, Jordan Denovellis, Ryan Dillehay, Kirstin Dougherty, Rachel Ernst, Reid Fiscus, Kiera Fornander, Faith Frye, Dakota Hawkins, Deanna Horst, Cooper Jobman, Kourtney Keller, Jay Koozer, Aadhav Krishna, Maria Mendez-Guzman, Teah Meyer, Kalynn Moore, Kealyn Mortensen, Kanon Palmer, Katie Raffelson, Jayda Rister, Maleah Ruff and Kayla Westby. 8th Grade A Average Honor Roll Quarter 3 2020-2021 Joel Alonso, Quinn Arel...
A little more than a year ago, an effort was started to memorialize one of Sidney's youth and community athletics supporters. The effort has resulted in nearly reaching the goal of financing a regulation basketball court in memory of Alan Hartzler. The Alan Hartzler Community Fund is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from the Oregon Trail Community Foundation. These funds will support the construction of the Alan Hartzler Memorial Basketball Court in Sidney's Legion Park. Alan...
The auction was festive at the Pheasants Forever banquet Friday night. The auction sold special edition hoodie sweatshirts to shotguns, all benefiting the local chapter of Pheasants Forever....
Lodgepole Lions Club spring pancake supper will be Saturday March 20th, 2021 at 5-7:30 PM in the Lodgepole community center. The center is one block north of the fire station at 732 Bates, Lodgepole. This fundraiser supports the Lodgepole Lions Club college scholarship program. Two scholarships, each worth $500, are awarded to Creek Valley graduates each year for college and vocational technical training after high school. Congratulations to last year’s 2020 scholarship recipients, Kayla Ann Collins, and Caitlin Koenen. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, s...
The Cheyenne County Republican Party will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at the Meeting Room of Security First Bank, 1205 Jackson St. The meeting will include a report on the State GOP meeting. All are welcome to attend....
Deer Run Community Garden is hosting a Seed Swap on 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13 at 1144 Illinois St. The event is for local gardeners to swap seeds, ideas and to just come together. It is a good way to try new things and get rid of your unwanted seeds and get new seeds to try. There will also be some houseplant starts available to give away.If you don't have seed, a small contribution would be helpful, but not necessary....
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day, a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Of course, women still tend to encounter more obstacles than men in the pursuit of financial security. Let’s consider a few of them. To begin with, women are still more likely to leave the workforce, at least temporarily, to raise children, resulting in lower contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s. And women are often the ones who become full-time caregivers of aging parents or oth...
As the Cowboy’s Wife was on her way out the door for a few days away to teach a Professional Development, she mentioned that if I had any ideas for an article this week, I was welcome to write it. She rarely asks for help, though she keeps a number of plates spinning at any given moment, so I willingly stepped into the heel trap she had expertly thrown to volunteer for this effort. All that being said, I figured I would have some time in the office while the younger cowpokes took their naps. Som...
The deadline to enroll in Farm Programs is quickly approaching on March 15, 2021. Producers have the option to change enrollment between Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC). But the question is, “which one should I choose?” Whatever your choice, you need to contact your local FSA office to schedule an appointment for enrollment. To answer the ARC vs. PLC question, first look at each farm’s “base acres.” Base acres refer to a farm’s historical plantings enrolled in farm programs and have a program commodity assigned to...
February 23 12:24 am, Medical Call, Sapp Brothers, Upland Pkwy. 3:03 am, Disturbance, SRMC, Pole Creek Crossing 5:21 am, Protection Order Violation, 22nd Ave. 7:28 am, Traffic Stop, 10th Ave. & Osage St. 7:37 pm, Theft, Illinois St. 9:47 am, Criminal Mischief, Manor Rd. 12:09 pm, Traffic Stop, Retail Cabelas, Cabela Dr. 12:39 pm, Welfare Check, Sidney Properties, 11th Ave. 12:44 pm, Criminal Mischief, Busted Knuckle, Greenwood Rd. 1:10 pm, Warrant Service, Cheyenne Co Attorney, Jackson St. 3:24 pm, Traffic Complaint, 13th Ave. & Illinois St....
Rex Havens brought his comedy show to the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center Saturday. His multi-media presentation "Women and Children First!" brought a comical view of relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children and everyday life. The performance is part of the High Plains Arts Council concert series....
In 1982, Pheasants Forever was formed. It came about from the frustration of hunters and conservationists watching wildlife habitat losses taking place. Nebraska's first Pheasant's Forever chapter was established in 1986. In 1990, Cheyenne County was added to the list of chapters in Nebraska as High Plains Chapter No. 278. On March 5, the High Plains Chapter No. 278 will celebrate 31 years with its annual banquet at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with happy hour....
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day, a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Of course, women still tend to encounter more obstacles than men in the pursuit of financial security. Let’s consider a few of them. To begin with, women are still more likely to leave the workforce, at least temporarily, to raise children, resulting in lower contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s. And women are often the ones who become full-time caregivers of aging parents or oth...
There was a man who made a permanent move into a retirement home. It wasn’t long before he made friends with a special lady. They spent a lot of time together and finally one evening he proposed, asking her to marry him. The next morning he woke up remembering his proposal, but couldn’t remember her answer. So, he went to her and said, “I’m really embarrassed. I know I proposed to you last night, but I can’t remember if you said ‘yes’ or ‘no’.” “Oh, thank goodness!” she exclaimed. “I remember saying ‘yes’ but I couldn’t remember who asked m...
This week the students at Sidney High have been dressing up to show their appreciation for our students and teachers involved in FFA. The students involved in this organization go to competitions. The competitions include Leadership Development Events (LDE) and Career Development Events (DDE). FFA once stood for Future Farmers of America. They have changed the name recently to simply stand for National FFA. FFA promotes leadership and aims to help the community. Is has proven to not just be...
