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Guns vs Hoses 2019 is scheduled for June 23 at the softball fields. The event will include a barbecue, raffle and excitement watching firefighters take on law enforcement officers in a benefit softball game. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. at field 1 at the softball fields. Raffle tickets are $5 each for a chance at a television, Bronco tickets and a fire pit. There will also be raffle tickets sold at $1 each or six for $5. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Night of H...
On a clear night, a gaze into the sky can reveal more planets and stars than the mind can comprehend. That same gaze can usually identify evidence of Greek mythology, wildlife and hunters, and the most consistent tool in navigational history. Students in the Sidney Public Library summer reading program heard a lesson by Eileen Nightingale and Etta Sherman on astronomy, its uses and its history, at the library's Stargazer Park. She started the noon-hour event by asking children what they know...
The year was 1776. The action was primarily done in secret, until July 4 when the final wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved and published. More than 200 years later, the significance of July 4 remains in the hearts of many. Their recognition of the historic significance is still seen in the people lighting sparklers and bursts of color following a family barbecue. In Sidney, the Balfour family has its own legacy, serving fireworks customers for at least 50 years. "We're...
Legion Park was busy with activity from staged gunfights to historical accounts of the region when gold was king and the west was wild. Sidney's 16th Gold Rush Days was held at Legion Park Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7-9 with displays, music, "cowboy coffee" kids events, displays, vendors at the Shelter House and talks and displays on the Lakota history. "It went well," said Ken Geu, president of the Gold Rush Committee. "We had a good crowd." Geu admitted the weather impacted the...
Parenthood isn't always a straight line. Sometimes the duties of a parent are applied in unique situations, such as foster parenting. Fatherhood has its own challenges. Most of them do not come with a study guide or a how-to manual. It life-long learning that forms the next generation, and that is part of what leads some people to become foster parents: the desire to guide the younger generation. The challenge with foster parenting, according to Josh Misegadis, is the limits placed by accepting...
LINCOLN– Two Creek Valley High School students, two Sidney High School students and one Potter-Dix High School student were among 259 high school students from across Nebraska who participated in the 25th Annual Masonic All-Star Marching Band, which performed June 1 during Shrine Bowl festivities in Kearney. Participating were: Grace Greenwood, daughter of Nancy Cochran-Jones and David Jones; Chase Isenbart, son of Troy & Brandy Isenbart; Alexah Fort, daughter of Brian & Donna Fort; Ginny H...
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Genessa M. Schilz graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Schilz...
It is with deep sadness that we inform you that K9 Colonel, the retired Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office canine passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 2, 2019. His first few years of life remain a mystery, including his birth date. What we do know is that he was a German Shepard that ended up on death row in an animal shelter. His crime, destroying his previous owner's brand new couch when left alone at home with no supervision. Moving forward, no one wanted to adopt him and who could...
Cabela's/Bass Pro will be stocking the pond at Legion Park on Thursday morning. Saturday morning, they will be hosting a fishing derby at Legion Park. Registration is 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with the derby beginning at 9 a.m. Prizes will be given according to the color of tags on the fish caught. Cabela's will have rods and reels for loan during the event. Following the derby, Cabela's will be hosting fishing at the store from noon to 5 p.m....
Mary Barnett explains the features of one of the machines at More Than Quilts during their recent Business After Hours. The business is owned by Mary and Victor Barnett....
Fourth grade students at North Elementary have been learning about other cultures this week, part of a program sponsored by the Nebraska and High Plains Arts Councils. Steve Tamayo, a Lakota Sioux who serves the Omaha Public School system as a cultural consultant, spent the week teaching students about indigenous ways that have been passed down for many years. Tamayo said as part of the lesson, he opened with teaching students how the Sioux lived at Blue Water Creek (Ash Hollow) 150 years ago. B...
Sometimes the hardest part about losing a job is getting back into the workforce. With the changes the Sidney and Cheyenne County economy has experienced, workers have a long list of needs. Sometimes that list begins with where to start. The Nebraska Department of Labor is designed to help meet that need and match the right skills with the right company. "We have all been impacted in some way, either directly or indirectly, but the changes that have taken place in our community over the last few...
Potter is a town where banquet dining is common in the cafe, a stranger might even share a slice of fresh pie, and if someone hasn't greeted you like and neighbor, you haven't been out of your car or pickup but a few steps. On Thursday, May 2, the town of Potter rolled out the welcome mat as a community to anyone with curiosity or just the time to come explore the western edge of Cheyenne County. The effort was a combination of local businesses and organizations with the support of the Cheyenne...
The 2018 Walk Out of Darkness suicide awareness and prevention event earned Liz Borgmann recognition for organizing the event. However, she quickly admits it wouldn’t have had the flare it did without the help of Sidney High School students. Students in the Unified Raiders program were a vital part in the program, helping with registrations, handing out bracelets and whatever else needed to be done. The question some people might ask is why are teens involved in a program about suicide. The answ...
What if people started looking beyond the obvious, spent less time judging on the mask a person wears and more time relating to the person behind the mask? What if safety in a school started with students and faculty recognizing they are more alike than different? These are questions addressed Wednesday at Sidney High School. Sidney High School held its second "Challenge Day" Wednesday. Challenge Day is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with programs that help people connect. It is also the nam...
The wind and cool weather didn’t stop the caped crusader or the web crawler from running for a cause Saturday. Plains West CASA hosted its first Superhero 5K run Saturday, April 27, at Legion Park. “My goal was 25 adults and we exceeded that number,” said Plains West CASA Executive Director Krista Bruns. “We had 37 Superheros register for the run; 28 adults and nine kids.” Bruns said the event well as CASA’s first 5K run. “We had many people pre-register and some who signed up the day of the ev...
Central Elementary School students performed their Central Spring Sing Wednesday. The kindergarten students sang songs including "Bought Me a Dog," "The Old Grey Cat," "Grizzly Bear," "the Other Day I Met a Bear," and "Naughty Kitty Cat." The Preschool students later sang songs including "Lions and Tigers," "Mouse Mousie," "Bear Hunt," and "Naughty Kitty Cat."...
The 2019 Girls Day Out was several inches - of snow – off from the 2018, and the participation shows it, according to event organizers. Girls Day Out is an event hosted by the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce encouraging women of the Cheyenne County area and beyond to see what Sidney businesses have to offer. In 2018, the Girls Day Out followed a blizzard that resulted in state recognition for First Responders, dispatchers and volunteers initiative during the storm. The Girls Day Out was a s...
Plains West CASA is hosting its first “Superhero Run and Villain Chase (fun run). The event will be held Saturday, starting from the Shelter House at Legion Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 9 a.m. Cost of the 5k race is $40 and $25 for the kids Fun Run. Preregistration can be completed at at plainswestcasa.org or getmeregistered.com at Sidney CASA Superhero. Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Proceeds from the event help in t...
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Girls Day Out tomorrow, Saturday, April 27. Registration is at the Fox Theatre beginning at 10 a.m. A small fee is charged to participants to cover costs. Registration includes a gift bag from participating businesses, a map of participating businesses and a punch card. There will also be a drawing for gifts. Girls Day Out is an opportunity for woman of Sidney, Cheyenne County and the surrounding area to connect with local business services and products. “It offers '...
A Sidney nurse has started a memorial fund after her friend and co-worker lost a family member in a tragic accident this week. Joni Peters, a nurse at Sidney Regional Medical Center started the fund after the death of 25 year old Tyson Herrera on a Wyoming highway. In addition, Tyson’s sister, Jasmine, was also injured in the accident. Peters knew Herrera herself for many years, as Tyson and her son played baseball together. To help fill potential needs and start the memorial, Peters took her b...
A child’s pain and suffering are quick ways to disrupt innocence. When the malady needs treated at a hospital, the child needs something distracting, familiar to keep him or her from focusing on the hurt. At the young age of 2, Kyra Eads inspired a program that continues fives years later. At the time when most children are known for the “terrible twos” or exploring their world randomly, Kyra was undergoing cancer treatments in Denver. The experience included receiving toys after her radiation a...
Sidney's community Easter Egg Hunt at the Legion Park baseball fields brought out crowds of children seeking the chocolates, plastic eggs and a chance to win an Easter Egg basket as well as meet the Easter Bunny. The event was organized by Donna Schluckebier. She said 3,200 eggs were spread among the baseball fields for children....
The Sidney Tree Board will celebrate Arbor Day with its annual tree give-away Saturday, April 27 at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp. The celebration also will honor Sidney as a member of Tree City USA, a program provided by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The tree give-away continues to be a major part of the Sidney Tree Board’s community work to maintain a healthy and diverse tree canopy in the City of Sidney. “The tree board has once again selected an excellent group of trees for the give-away. The trees selected are known to grow well in...
Sunday afternoon, the third annual Walk for Autism was held in Sidney. About 25 years ago, the Autism Society started a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness. The effort is focused on inclusion, self-determination, and to assure that each person with Autism Spectrum Disorder has the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. An estimated one in 59 births in the US have characteristics of the Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to the 2018 RADDM autism prevalence report...
