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Sidney volunteer firemen gathered Saturday evening to honor their own, with awards and recognition going out to 10 firefighters with a cumulative total of 175 years of service to the community. Fireman Greg Brekel was chosen by his peers as Firefighter of the Year. Three other firefighters were also nominated for the award - Jamie Savage, Bronson Reece and Mike Butts. Three of those, Loren Rood, Glenn Morrison and James Harmon, each had more than 25 years. Morrison and Harmon received recognitio...
A day out with friends is on tap for the girls Saturday, when Girl’s Day Out provides the opportunity for plenty of visiting, the chance to support local businesses, along with a little “shopping therapy.” Hosted by the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce, Girls Day Out begins with registration from 10 a.m. to noon. Then the real fun begins, with the chance to visit 40 local vendors and walk the downtown area. The event, open to girls from age 12 and up, provides a goodie bag filled with coupo...
From gospel to pop, rhythm and blues and more, the a cappella group No Better Cause should have something for every taste when it performs at Sidney High School Saturday in the Performing Arts Center. The concert, brought in by the High Plains Arts Council, is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. It features five performers - three tenors, a bass singer, and a beat boxer, a form of vocal percussion. The group is from Lincoln. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Cost is $12 for general admission, $6...
It is no secret the junior high and high school years can be challenging academically and emotionally. Some of the hardest lessons are learned in the hallways, cafeteria and even after school when a student has to learn to accept and relate to young people they normally don't spend time with. On Monday, Sidney High School hosted a program designed to help students see that their fellow students are not as different as they might believe, and that some of the "strangers" in the hallway might be...
On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo. On November 11, 1918, Germany signed an armistice with the Allies, officially ending World War 1. On June 28, 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Nebraska Chautauqua, presented by Humanities Nebraska, will be hosting an event in Sidney June 14-17. The Nebraska Chautauqua offers opportunities for audiences to come together to develop a fuller understanding of the lasting influences of the Great War, according to...
Cheyenne County's Tourism Director has only a few weeks before she pursues a new adventure in another location. Heather Hausmann has spent her time in Sidney and Cheyenne County as a business owner, a part of the Chamber of Commerce and most recently the tourism director. Tourism director is a rather appropriate title for someone with the quiet international background she has. Some people spend their lives content in a neighborhood or familiar region. Others seem to be destined for seeking new...
The food is fast and cheesy, sometimes literally, and the characters often quirky to a slapstick degree. The monster is coming and wants to take over the world. That and more are in store for patrons of Sidney High School's production of Little Luncheonette of Terror tonight, Saturday and Sunday. The show is a deliberate spoof of Little Shop of Horrors. The story line includes a blend of laughter and humorous terror as Mongo the rock-eating creature from the center of the earth contacts Pete...
A young Easter egg hunt participant lays claim to one of the larger prizes offered at the event, a canister of drawing chalk. Youngsters braved below-freezing temperatures for the annual event, hosted by Dr. Jeff Cook....
"Why Is Recycling Important?"" was the theme for the annual Cheyenne County Family and Community Education (FCE) organization's essay contest. First place honors went to Jayden Hodgson, daughter of Jov and Chris Hodgson; second place went to Ava Witte, daughter of Tony and Jenn Witte; and third place to Emily Bashtovoi, daughter of Denis and Amy Bashotvoi. All three students who received awards in the Creative Writing Contest are students of North Ward Elementary. Each essay was judged on...
Madison Jeppson, left and Alliyah Hernandez, compare finds during the Sidney Care and Rehabilitation Easter Egg Hunt Friday afternoon. The event also included interaction between children and residents, a pinata, games and snacks....
Sidney High School's choir has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York city next month. The choir, under the direction of David Mead, received the invitation after performing the work "Sleep," by Composer Eric Whitaker, on an audition recording. The group learned by mid-week last week that its recording had been well received, and after further review by officials from Distinguished Concerts International New York City, they were officially invited to perform. The concert, a...
Raiders Reaching Out, an extension of Sidney High School's human development class, closed out a special project Friday with a multi-generational prom that capped a months-long project where class members got to know people from a few years to decades older. Senior citizens from extended care facilities, one of the target audiences for the Raiders Reaching Out, were unable to attend, but those in attendance were impressed by the students' enthusiasm and energy as they conducted interviews, visit...
In the Bible, Jesus identifies "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your strength" as the greatest commandment, and "Love your neighbor as yourself" as the second. Sunday morning volunteers put the gospel to work at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The Parish Hall was busy Sunday morning with volunteers of all ages, from those learning to walk to seniors morning comfortable with a chair. Each person had a task, from measuring and weighing food products to carrying the bags to b...
Visitors at the Cheyenne County Visitor Center were greeted last weekend with a vast array of art by local artists. The Cheyenne County Art Guild held its annual spring show March 22-24 at the Center. The show started with an opening reception Thursday with artists available to meet with the public. The show included a wide variety of visual intrigue. There were penciled drawings that invited viewers into the scene, photographs as crisp as experiencing the view for the first time on the prairie,...
Dr. Jeff Cook will once again host an Easter Egg Hunt for youngsters in Sidney this year. Dr. Cook's Easter Egg Hunt will be held at several locations in Legion Park Saturday. The hunt for youngsters up to age five will be held at the American Legion Baseball Field. Those ages 6-8 will be in the main park west of Memorial Gardens, while ages 9-12 will be next to the Shelter House. Egg hunters will start their treks with a 10 a.m. fire whistle start. Cabela's Retail is hosting festivities all...
Everyone has a story, and Sidney High School students recently took the time to learn stories from a time well before cell phones and notebook computers. It was a time when a work day started early and ended late. Women were frequently the homemakers, managers of the home. Students from Sidney High School learned about life years ago when they decided to focus a classroom extension project on senior citizens. “We were the ones who picked the project,” said Mason Nightingale. The students dec...
A few weeks ago, Sidney had a competition generating the sweat and concentration of a chess match, and wrestling. While it did have a physical impact, it was a competition of the mind. It was a competition of understanding of the English language and how words are spelled with the ultimate goal of the national competition in Washington, D.C. A Sidney girl missed that plane ride by one word. Meghana Nakkanti, who defeated last year's Cheyenne County spelling champion, made it to the final two in...
The Cheyenne County community is invited to an evening of entertainment, fun and food as the county 4-H groups host their annual spring carnival. Cynthia Gill, Extension Educator and Youth Development University of Nebraska-Lincoln, said the Spring Carnival has been the primary fundraising event for county 4-H clubs for more than 50 years. The Carnival is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. The Carnival will offer numerous booths, food vendors and...
Potter-Dix and Leyton High Schools won their respective divisions in district speech contests last week, as each local school qualified at least one student for this week's State Speech Championships. The district contests were held at Sidney High School. Leyton won the D1-6 title while qualifying students in eight categories. Leyton actors earned gold medals in three areas. Janessa Carley won both Persuasive Speaking and Informative Public Speaking, while the team of Paige Ernest and Sierra...
Five generations of the Steffens family. From left grandmother Amy Winkler (Scottsbluff) great great grandmother Charlotte Steffens (Sidney) holding 2 month old Haylen Grasmick (Omaha) great grandfather Jerry Steffens (Sidney) mother Ashten Grasmick (Omaha)...
The Charlotte Hornets and Bank of America recently honored Maj. Ricky Garvin, US Army, Ret., as this season's sixth recipient of the season-long Yellow Ribbon Program. Maj. Garvin grew up in Sidney, graduating from St. Patrick's High School. He then attended Kearney State College and Chadron State College before entering the U.S. Army. In partnership with Bank of America, the Hornets honor military members and veterans for their service, and the Yellow Ribbon Program recognizes one of these hero...
Kids Korner Preschool teacher Callie Schilz points out a forming embryo to student Jaxon Ford while classmate Reed Black looks over his shoulder while candling incubated eggs. Candling involves shining a bright light behind the egg to see the shadow of the embryo to determine if the eggs were "winners with developing embryos, quitters that started and stopped development or yolkers that never started development." Nebraska Extension Educator Cynthia Gill has been visiting the classroom to help...
The public is invited to the 47th Spring Cheyenne County Art Show March 22 through March 24. All are invited to come, meet the artists, and enjoy the show at the opening reception 4 p.m. March 22 at the Cheyenne County Visitor Center. Refreshments will be served. The Cheyenne County Visitor Center is located on 658 Glover Road, Sidney. Show hours are: Thursday March 22, 4-7 p.m., Friday, March 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s show includes watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media artworks. Our members hold m...
