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The Sidney High School Commons Area was transformed Thursday from cafeteria tables to banquet seating as the Sidney School District Education Foundation held its annual foundation dinner. The evening began with a social hour and appetizers as guests and supporters viewed numerous items available for the silent auction. The silent auction tables had everything from wall decorations to Cornhusker basketball tickets. Coffee was served as people mingled between the silent auction and the...
Sidney Public Schools' top students were recognized at the board of education meeting Monday. The student recognitions were through the Sidney Middle/Senior High School Monthly Performance Award Program. The Monthly Performance Award acknowledges student work not only through classroom achievement, but other factors as well. Those criteria are: 1. Superior academic performance, (or), dramatic improvement of classroom work, G.P.A. or attitude toward learning. 2. Exceptional work effort toward a...
It's not only important that a person remembers, but more often how they remember loved ones or events. That was the message shared by speaker Steve Sewell, a counselor delivering the address at the Tree of Remembrance Program hosted by Sidney Regional Medical Center Hospice last week. Sewell shared several stories of remembrance and dealing with grief, but used the story of a family locked in a bitter battle over possessions as their loved one lay close by near the end of a long illness. As a...
The Sidney Dairy Queen recently donated to the Shop With a Cop program. The program helps families in need buy Christmas gifts for their children. Pictured from left are Sidney Police Officer Jennifer Woodis, Dairy Queen manager Shawna Brinker, and Police Chief Joe Aikens; front row are Mollie and Eric Packard, local owners of the Dairy Queen....
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...
Sidney sixth grader Dru Weimer plays piano for visitors at the Fort Sidney Post Commander's Home Saturday evening. Weimer and other young musicians played on the century-old piano as part of the annual Lamplighter Tours held each Christmas season....
Sidney High School was crowded Friday with teams and fans from eight schools Friday. Each team entered with the determination to be the best, in Class B-6 District Play Production. The one-act play competition included Sidney High School's production of "Gilligan's Island," Mitchell doing "The Mad Tea Party," Chadron's "Rosie the Riveter," Alliance's rendition of "Hamlette," Gering High School's "Candide," Gordon-Rushville's "Nicholas Nickleby," McCook High School's "The Yellow Boat," and...
Youth in grades 1-12 are invited to come and make a light-up Christmas card using copper tape, LEDs and a coin cell battery through a class offered by Cheyenne County Extension. Through the class, participants will learn the basics of electricity and circuits while making a custom holiday card for friends or family. The 4-H card class will be held at the Cheyenne County Community Center on Tuesday, December 11 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. Cost is $3 per card. Call the Extension Office at 254-4455 to pre-register by Monday, December 10 as space is...
A winter storm forecast for Saturday didn't materialize as feared, and Sidney's Christmas Kickoff and Parade of Lights went off without a hitch. Many residents braved the cold weather to attend kickoff events and the parade, which boasted a record 20 floats. For the second straight year, Sidney High School won the Organization Float. Security First Bank and Sidney Regional Medical Center teamed up for the Parade Theme Award, and Points West Bank & Insurance won the Griswold Award. To the left,...
The Security First Bank donated $600 to the SPS Sidney Singers. Security First Bank donates $5 from each Red Raiders Master Card debit card activated. Pictured from left are music teachers Jennifer Mead and Dave Mead, Clem Schumacher and Clint Norman. The donation will be applied to the trip to Carnegie Hall in 2019....
A City of Sidney Parks Department crew removes snow from Hickory Square to prepare for decorations to be put up this week so they are ready Holidays on Hickory Square Dec. 1. Prior to the Parade of Lights, a host of activities will be held at the Square, kicking off Sidney's downtown Christmas....
When a teacher sees a student "get it," it is a moment of excitement for the teacher and the student. It is a moment that often follows a series of failures in the process, failures that become teaching opportunities. When the teacher is recognized by his or her peers for insight in the profession, it is a stage moment uniting student and teacher success. Brett Avila, Sidney High School Spanish and Human Development teacher, was recognized in 2016 as Best of Nebraska at the Nebraska...
Boy Scouts raked the yard at the Fort Sidney Post Commander's Home and decorated the facility with Christmas lights and greenery. Pictured from left are Owen Kurz, Brian Kurz and Jakob Kurz....
Sidney United Methodist Church is hosting a Community Blood Drive 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Please use the North entrance for handicap access to the basement. West Nebraska Blood Center believes that the blood needs of our region can best be met by the generosity of its area residents. We invite you to “Give the Gift of Life” by donating blood. The donation of a pint of blood can help save three lives. A blood donor must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 115 pounds. The donor must be in good physical health and fee...
Military service is one of the highest callings in humanity. It requires a person to accept assignments they don't always have control over, with the possibility of a soldier giving the ultimate sacrifice. Friday, Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney honored veterans among its staff and students. The honor was presented during the college's fall holiday dinner. After students and staff had their share, and then some, of ham and chicken, potatoes, vegetables and an endless array of...
When it comes to counting blessings this Thanksgiving, the Haley family of Dalton feels they have plenty. Since a football injury resulted in the loss of a leg for one family member, the Haley's have seen positive after positive in not only his recovery, but within their immediate and community family. As they talk about Drew's injury and the beginning of his healing process, the family finds a lot to be thankful for. "There's a lot of good that's come out of this one bad thing," father Matt...
Take a peek at the past with a visit to the Fort Sidney Museum and lamplight tour of the Post Commander's Home in Sidney 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23. Visitors will see the decorated rooms from the past, and a spinning demonstration by Laughing Lamb Fibers. Cider and cookies will be available following the Open House tour. The Museum and Post Commander's Home will also be open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends through Dec. 30...
North Elementary third grade students were among those paying tribute to veterans last week. During their program, students sang in front of a display of uniforms worn by service men and women through the years. The display was provided by Larry Nelson and the Veterans History Project....
Family and friends gather in the kitchen and around the table during the holidays. But nobody wants to miss the fun times with family and friends because of foodbourne illness. Follow these food safety guidelines to reduce the risk of contamination. PLAN AHEAD: Thawing turkey in the refrigerator will require about 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds. A 20-pound bird will defrost in about five to six days. A thawed turkey can safely remain in the refrigerator for one to two days before cooking. Turkey...
A half dozen of Sidney Public Schools' top students were recognized at the board of education meeting Monday. The student recognitions were through the Sidney Middle/Senior High School Monthly Performance Award Program. The Monthly Performance Award acknowledges student work not only through classroom achievement, but other factors as well. These criteria are: 1. Superior academic performance, (or), dramatic improvement of classroom work, G.P.A. or attitude toward learning. 2. Exceptional work e...
Sometimes the one offering help needs help. That is the challenge facing the Table of Grace Food Pantry. Table of Grace, at 1125 Alvarado Road in Sidney, is facing a big challenge in a short amount of time. One of the organization’s most significant supporters is challenging the organization with a matching grant. Bell Lumber & Pole is offering Table of Grace a $15,000 challenge. Bell Lumber & Pole will match up to $15,000 raised by Table of Grace. The challenge is that Bell Lumber & Pole’s gran...
Sidney High School will host a One-Act Play Festival in the Performing Arts Center Saturday, Nov. 17 Actors from seven schools will present their productions before a panel of judges to receive critiques to prepare them for district competition later this month. No team or individual rewards will be given. The performance schedule for the one-act festival is as follows: 8:30 a.m. - Gordon-Rushville, “Nicholas Nickleby.” 9:30 a.m. - Leyton, “The 11th.” 10:30 a.m. - Potter-Dix, “Jersey Girls.” 11:30 a.m. - Banner County, “I Never Saw Another B...
Monday will be a time of recognition and first-hand education as veterans will be honored at South Elementary School. Military veterans are encouraged to stop by South Elementary between 8:15 and 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, for "Muffins with Military." The event will be an opportunity for students to meet with veterans and for the two generations to share a few minutes in recognition of veterans. Some of the students were asked what they know about veterans, and what they would like to learn. "I...
