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As I write this, there is a strange quietness in our house. All the Christmas gifts have been opened, the New Year welcomed and family members have returned to their homes and their lives. Yet, there is a sense of warmth that remains from that special time with family, as we rejoiced in the birth of the Christ Child and the New Year God gave to us Christmas and the New Year are a good time for Christians to reflect on what God has done for us and all creation. He began by creating us and making us precious in His sight. ….and He has a plan f...
The racks display recent additions of polo shirts, dress shirts, work uniforms and varied sports jerseys. To the right is an assortment of games. The women's section includes a wide variety of fashion. There is also a department of foot ware, small appliances and furniture. These are all available at prices customer-friendly to any budget, from the most destitute to the financially blessed. The St. Patrick's Rummage House opened its doors in 1965, providing quality useable clothing, furniture,...
One of the mixed blessings of living in a rural community is the medical response. Frequently, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responding to a call is a volunteer who has committed at least 150 hours in training in addition to the required yearly training. The EMTs volunteer because they care and because they are drawn to that line of work, emergency medicine. However, quality training is a challenge in rural areas. Depending on the level of training needed, the classroom and hands-on exp...
Here's a small glimpse of 2017. To read the entire "Year in Review" subscribe online or purchase a paper at one of the many local newsstands... Sidney Business Development Strong Melissa Norgard, Sidney economic development director, gave a presentation to the city council Tuesday on the city’s latest prospects. Sandhills Publishing is “up and running,” Norgard said, at 630 Illinois St., the former Cabela’s call center. Some employees started on April 17, with more starting in May. The company...
Thursday's snow ended up without serious problems for street crews or drivers, but the crews and others in charge of the city's snow removal plans were ready anyway. Hank Radtke, city street superintendent, says in some ways preparing for a snow storm is in some ways a guessing game. "Every storm is different," Ratdke said. But had it looked like this week's storm would have taken a turn for the worst, the city does have a plan. But, Ratdke said, that plan "changes" from storm to storm....
Sidney elementary students were out singing to businesses and passersby Wednesday. Students started on Holiday Break Thursday....
It’s Christmas time, once again. It’s that time of year, if you live in a big city as I used to, when everything that should be peaceful becomes a rat race. If you are a working person, it has become a time of parties and eating cookies, having a drink or two before going home. The stores are jammed with last minute shoppers who never seem to know that they had several months to get that all done. What we seem to have forgotten most, is whose birthday it is anyway. We seem to be a lot like the kids on the old Spike Jones recording who kee...
The oven is open, expelling heat and the aroma of a freshly-baked turkey. On the other side of the kitchen, Grandma is busy with the finishing touches on her recipe for strawberry rhubarb pie while UncleTed and Aunt Mary are putting the finishing touches on the relish tray and the gravy respectively. Next door lives a family who isn't having roast beast as written in the Dr. Seuss version. They aren't having Who Pudding and may not even have mashed potatoes and margarine. They are thankful to...
The City of Sidney will be closed Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas. All City Departments will be closed both days, including the Landfill and the Library. The Dial-a-ride Bus and Stage Line Bus will not be running. The Solid Waste Department will be collecting Monday and Tuesday’s trash on Wednesday. According to Tom Von Seggern, Parks Superintendent, City staff will be accepting Christmas Trees for recycling for two weeks following Christmas. Take undecorated trees to the parking lot of the old pool located at t...
Christmas cheer is being delivered to area residents in many forms via the local King's Daughter's organization. The cheer comes in the form of a sweet treat, warm gloves or a Christmas meal. "About the first of December, we do 'Treat Sacks,' some remembrance of those who have had a bad year or have lost someone," said Machaela Nelson. Earlier this month, treat bags and cookie trays were delivered to shut- ins, elderly individuals, and those in the community who could use a little cheer....
Winners were announced this week for the annual Christmas House Lighting Contest, sponsored by the Cheyenne County Tourism Board. Four winners were awarded. First place went to the Cook household with a display at 2044 Trail Rd., which covers many elements of Christmas, highlighted by this nativity scene....
Setting new light pole: Workers were busy early Thursday setting a new light pole at the southwest corner of Illinois and Thirteenth....
Kindergarten students at Central Elementary School sing of the "Red and Green," the colors of Christmas, during the Dec. 12, Christmas Sing....
HOUSTON (AP) — A judge on Thursday denied an emergency request for relief funds by three Texas churches damaged during Hurricane Harvey that are suing the federal government over how it offers disaster aid to houses of worship. The churches are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency over a policy that denies disaster assistance to nonprofit organizations with facilities that are primarily used for political, athletic, vocational or religious activities. The three houses of worship accuse FEMA of religious discrimination by denying t...
Sarah-Kate Splichal joined city parks department workers to install the first bike Fixit station along the city's trail system last week, bringing to life an idea approved by the Sidney City Council last August. Splichal's project is part of work toward her Gold Award, the highest award for Girl Scouts and is equivalent to the Boy Scouts Eagle award. Splichal presented her project to city council in August, explaining she thought about the project after she wrecked her bike going up a hill on...
For the centennial remembrance of the end of the Great War, the communities of Wayne and Sidney will host “World War I: Legacies of a Forgotten War” next June. Presented by Humanities Nebraska, the free, four-day Chautauqua festival of entertainment,historic presentations, exhibits, youth camps and more will be presented in Wayne June 7-10 and in Sidney June 14-17. “This 100th anniversary is a good time for Nebraskans to come together and developa fuller understanding of how the Great War still affects the world today,” said Kristi Hayek C...
The following Sidney High School student musicians were recently selected by audition for the Chadron State College High Plains Honor Choir: Autumn Arnett, Felicity Beyer, Destiny Backer, Taylor Stokes, Lauren Uhlir,Haile Christofferson, Kaitlyn Darnall, Elly Weimer, Alex Biberos, Sophie Price, Clara Kokjer, Karli Christofferson, Jakob Austad, Mason Mowery and Drew Reece. Sidney's vocal department continues the tradition of having the most students selected for the honor choir out of any school...
Sidney Regional Medical Center's Hospice Program hosted its annual Tree of Remembrance Ceremony last week. The program included a performance by The Glory Bells and others offering inspirational readings, singing and performances. The night was capped off with those attending singing "Silent Night" while the tree was lit outside the Legion Park shelter house....
Fourth grade students at North Elementary explore new children's dictionaries given to them by members of the Sidney Rotary Club. Rotary also provided the books to students at Leyton Elementary as part of its annual program to help students. The dictionaries don't just have definitions, but also photos and other components to enhance the learning experience....
Christmas decorations can be enjoyed nearly anywhere you go these days. Residents and visitors to Sidney Regional Medical Center's Extended Care will see this beautiful display as they enter the facility....
When Gene Russell arrived for his first day of sixth grade at Sidney's West Elementary, he, like others before him, didn't quite know what to expect. But after a couple of hours, Russell's new classmates began to accept him and as the day wore on, drew him more and more into their fold. But young Russell is very different from others who come in to join the other West sixth graders. Even before he joined the class, he was familiar with its members, but from a very different perspective. It's...
The contestants assembled at the designated time. The officials took their places, making sure rules are followed and goals are met, or defined when missed. It was an afternoon of competing with each other, the knowledge of the contest and confidence. After the practice round, the day became an afternoon of "one and done" as contestants made it through a round, or were sent to their seat. It was the qualifying round for the Cheyenne County Spelling Bee. Elementary students recently completed...
Area thespians sent actors to district competitions recently, earning numerous awards for their acting. Sidney High School's One-Act Play team garnered a fourth place finish at the Class B-6 District contest. On the way, all five of Sidney's lead actors received outstanding performance awards. Those actors were Quinn Siler, Jakob Austad, Tristan Ahrendt, Thomas Short and Jack Johnson. Sophie Price also received the outstanding performance award for her voice over in Sidney's production of...
