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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...
The streets were filled with ghosts and goblins of various age, princesses and heroes of various worlds, all holding sacks and plastic pumpkins in anticipation of a sampling of sweets at Trunk or Treat and neighboring homes. The following day, many of those children surrendered all or a portion of their sweetly gotten gains to a program benefiting military personnel on assignment. Operation Gratitude promotes the candy give-back program. The donated candy, a "buy-back" program in Sidney, is...
Friday, Nov. 9th-The Oregon Trail Dance Club will have a 50’s Dance at the IOOF Hall in Gering from 7:00-9:00 with Lucky Calling. We will have PLUS dancing from 6:30-7:00. Dress in the 50’s if you like. We will also have election of officers. … The Sidney First United Methodist Church cordially invites all military to worship with us on Sunday, November 11 @ 9:30 am as we will have a special “Blessing of the Military” Please join us for a potluck dinner to follow 2622 11th Avenue | 254-4505 … Veteran’s Day Supper | Lodgepole Lions Club Ha...
Lodgepole’s Lions Club is preparing to honor local veterans with a ham and bean soup supper with cornbread on Veteran’s Day. The supper will be at the Lodgepole Community Hall from 5-6:30 p.m. It is a free will event for the community and a chance for community members to recognize and thank veteran’s for their service. Drinks will also be provided. Veterans will be honored with special gifts from a drawing, and there will also be a silent auction....
SIDNEY – Josie Dowse was installed as Honored Queen of Job's Daughters International, Bethel #25 for the Fall 2018 term. Other elected officers installed were Senior Princess, Raina Hartwig; Junior Princess, Amanda Beier; and Guide, Ginny Herboldsheimer. Appointed officers installed were: Chaplain, Grace Draper; Junior Custodian, Janessa Carley; First Messenger, Katie Dowse; and Fourth Messenger, Faith Frye. Job's Daughters International is an organization for young women 10 – 20 years old. The...
Members of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans and the Fort Sidney Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are inviting the public to attend a Bean Soup Supper and a DAR Community Service Award Presentation at 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Elks Club, 1040 Jackson St. in Sidney. The event will begin with the DAR presenting awards to individuals, organizations and businesses who were instrumental in creating, planning and constructing the Legion Park War Memorial and the...
More than 1,000 youngsters turned out for Trunk or Treat at Sidney's Hickory Square Wednesday. The event, hosted by the City of Sidney, was the largest turnout in its history....
In nearly every community, there are families who struggle to keep up. Frequently, there is too much month at the end of a paycheck. The tight paydays can lead to little or no Christmas gifts. Unfortunately, police often meet some of these families at the family's worst times. The Sidney Police Department is part of a program build relationships between the department and the community, and help people in need. Saturday night, a fund-raiser dinner theater was held at the Elks Club in Support of...
Members of the St. Patrick's High School class of 1968 held their 50th class reunion Sept. 8-9. Those attending included: front row from left to right, Vicki (Zwickl) Miller, Jane Willis, Pat (Bonkiewicz) Taylor, Nancy (Peetz) Hiett, Rosellen (Deaver) Keller and Terri (Treinen) Wolff. Back row from left to right, Roger Weibel, Mike Wieser, Candi (Radtke) Makey, Rob Rauner, Dan Cortney, Lowell Hare, Dan Collins and Jack Colling....
Local residents met with Sidney Police Officers Thursday at the Coffee Corner. Residents were able to meet and interact with officers....
Snow lightly covered the area Tuesday, giving added indication that Sidney's Red Raiders hope to give Chase County a chilly reception tonight during the Sidney High School Homecomeing football game. Sidney High classes put their spirit on display through lawn signs in front of the school this week....
7th grade - Ty Grunig Ty Grunig is an excellent student who turns in quality work. He leads by example. Ty encourages others to be and do their best. He is responsible and he takes responsibility seriously. Ty always has the initative to get the job done. He is willing to accept new ideas and is also capable of implementing them. Ty is courteous, kind and respectful. Ty is the son of Keith and Madison Grunig. 8th grade - Mitch Koozer Mitch has consistently displayed the qualities that we find...
The cannon was shot and the mugs were poured signifying the beginning of the 44th annual Cheyenne County Oktoberfest Friday. The raising of the mugs also signified the beginning of a weekend of music and dancing, brats and kraut, home grown and produced food products and crafts. The celebration was opened by Chris Gabis, dressed the part as the master of ceremonies. At the beginning of the celebration, Oktoberfest Chairman Sally Harris presented Matt Gudahl a dedication plaque for his work in...
Sidney’s weekend was filled with activity, much of it also tied to competition. From the Oktoberfest Parade to the Running of the Wieners, Sidney and its visitors put their best foot forward to wow crowds. Below are the results of several competitions, two of them directly from parade competitions. Parade Results Adult Organizations: 1st - Junkyard Dogs; 2nd - Kyra’s Kisses; 3rd - Toys For Tots. Youth Organization: 1st - Just 4 Kix; 2nd - 4-H; 3rd - Leyton FFA. Novelty: 1st: Ghostbusters; 2nd - Cheyenne Co. Fair Queen; 3rd - Wiener Dogs Bus...
Chadron State College Homecoming royalty were crowned last week in the Student Center Ballroom. Royalty pictured at the Homecoming football game Saturday, Sept. 29 were, from left, attendants Lelisse Umeta of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Trevor Link of Fort Morgan, Colo., Leslie Beckman of Nampa, Idaho, T.J. Aanenson of Curtis, Neb., Queen Kimberly Hernandez of Scottsbluff, Neb. and King Devin Fulton of Glenrock, Wyo., attendants Chaona Radtke of Sidney, Neb., Joel Schroeder of Paxton, Neb., Rachel...
A Potter girl became one of the highest achieving Cheyenne County 4-H speakers this year, taking the Grand Champion in the 4-H Speaking Contest at the Nebraska State Fair this year. Hanah Stahl won the award with her speech, "If I Ruled The World." In it, she outlines her plan to begin with her 4-H domain, figuring out what to do with her new-found power, then moving on to conquer the actual world. As part of her speech she outlines the need for survival instinct, overcoming Glossophobia, and...
