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It hasn’t been our week when it comes to recognizing firefighters. Last week, we inadvertently omitted the list of Gurley Volunteers from a recognition page. And it has been discovered that when we did run the list, two of those firefighters were still not listed. Our apologies to Shawn Kruse and Lane Rathman for the listing. We appreciate your service to our communities....
NEBRASKA CITY – Nebraska may not be on everyone’s bucket list of places to visit, but if you like experiences that are unpretentious and uncomplicated or if you enjoy escaping the big city life for moments of solitude in the open plains, creating your own fun or exploring the quirkiness the state has to offer, chances are, you will like it here. This is the premise of Nebraska Tourism Commission’s new marketing campaign that was unveiled Wednesday, October 17 at the Nebraska Tourism Conference. In 2017, before creating the campaign, the Nebra...
When the lights came up, there was no applause. No chatter or bantering or laughter. Just a poinient silence as viewers absorbed what they had just seen. "I am Jane Doe," a story about the human trafficking trade, pulled no punches as it told the story of primarily two teenagers swept into a world where they were used as commodities – forced to do the bidding of those who had drawn them into that world. "It's all about control," said Cheyenne County Chief Deputy Fred Wiedeburg prior to the movie...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved the property tax levies for tax districts in Cheyenne County. The valuation for 2018 decreased from $1,581,431,435 in 2017 to $1,475,380,488 for 2018. Likewise, the Cheyenne County Commissioners earlier this year approved lowering the mill levy for the county. The County’s mill levy receded from .419891 in 2017 to .409 for 2018. In 2017, the .416205 requested for the General Fund generated $6,582,000, the County Fair requested .00337 mills for $...
Western Nebraska Community College students traded their textbooks and wrenches for spatulas and paper plates Saturday morning, serving pilots and the community a breakfast of sausage, pancakes, coffee and juice. It is an event that is part fly-in, part fundraiser for the Flying Club. Proceeds from the breakfast help with costs of field trips for the Aviation Maintenance students, and to help fund flying lessons. WNCC has the only Federal Aviation Administration approved 147 program in the...
LINCOLN – Cheyenne County has received another membership dividend, this time in the amount of $16,494, from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA), the county's property, liability and workers' compensation coverage and risk management services provider. The dividend was part of a $1 million distribution shared with 80 Nebraska counties and six regional area agencies on aging during NIRMA's annual membership conference Oct. 4-5 in Kearney. With this latest d...
The City of Sidney is seeking volunteers interested in preserving elements of the past with present architecture. The Historic Preservation Board is made up of seven members, each appointed for a three-year term. The appointment is made by the city manager and confirmed by the city council. In a recent city council meeting, Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard, who also serves as the administrator of the Historic Board, said the board is down four members, resulting in a board of three members; four are needed for a quorum. The...
LINCOLN – U.S. Bank® and the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) are proud to announce the 201 8 - 201 9 Believers and Achievers. Believers & Achievers is a state - wide program designed by U.S. Bank and the NSAA to give recognition to Nebraska's future leaders. Beginning in October and continuing through March, 48 Nebraska high school seniors will be honored as Believers & Achievers. From those 48 finalists, eight will receive $500 scholarships from U.S. Bank® to the c...
Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard announced in the city council meeting Tuesday that October is Manufacturing Month, then went on to present two proposals for assisting new businesses in Sidney. A summary from Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts says Nebraska has a lot to celebrate in job growth. The memo says the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reports employment growth in Nebraska expanded 1.7 percent year-over-year this July, the fastest growth rate since March 2012. The...
What started as difficulty filling a staff position evolved into an agreement that could provide better services to the City of Sidney and save the City money. The City of Sidney’s GIS/Zoning Officer Ben Dayton left the city in 2017. A replacement was hired and trained, then left a few months later for personal reasons. City Manager Ed Sadler said in advertising again, “the candidate pool showed neither any GIS nor zoning experience, even with having advertised outside of Sidney for can...
A few years ago, the City of Sidney filed a lawsuit against its electric power provider. The reason for the suit, according to City Manager Ed Sadler, is the company, Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), changed the point of delivery, and consequently the price of power increased substantially. Sadler said rates were increased twice totaling a little under 10 percent. Sadler said because of what was happening, the City was already collecting with the expectation that if the City loses...
City officials are still working to determine what caused a power outage in parts of Sidney Monday. For about 20 minutes, much of Sidney’s north side and the center of town, including downtown, were without power, with the outage beginning just before 1:30 p.m. City of Sidney Electrical Department Superintendent Mike Palmer said a transformer at Sidney’s north substation “tripped,” or opened its circuit, stopping the flow of electricity. “We’re not sure what caused it,” Palmer said, adding...
Two Sidney children were found safe in Utah late Wednesday following an advisory seeking their whereabouts. Sidney Police Department issued an Endangered Missing Advisory early Wednesday afternoon to determine the whereabouts of one-year-old Franklin Blakely and two-year-old Stanley Skidmore. Both were last seen in Sidney in the company of Donald Winslow, 45, and Cherokee Blakely. Police believed the children were endangered....
City officials have announce the Sidney Water Department will be flagging meter pits and curb stops starting October 10 through October 19. This will be done to mark GPS (global positioning system) locations to update city maps and utility infrastructure. If you have any questions, contact Rob Kuhns, water superintendent, at 254-5464....
The City of Sidney would like to remind its citizens that starting October 15, 2018, all types of trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles are not allowed to be parked on the city streets. This restricted parking is enforced on all streets inside the city limits and lasts 6 months until April 15, 2019 (City Ordinance #460.065)...
A Kimball woman was arrested Oct. 4 on charges related to an assault with a BB gun at the Kimball Motel. Police were called to the motel at about 11:33 p.m., in response to a call from a woman reporting she had heard six gunshots while visiting the Kimball Motel. According to the arrest affidavit, the reporting individual was Shirrin Shaifpour, 37. Officers arrived at the Kimball Motel, the desk clerk advised officers of a room rented to a person with the last name of Sharifpour. Officers met...
SCOTTSBLUFF – Regional West Community Health and Family Medicine clinics will hold flu shot clinics in area communities throughout the month of October. “Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can lead to serious complications in young children, older adults, and those with chronic diseases,” said Paulette Schnell, RN, MSN, director of Regional West Community Health and Scotts Bluff County Health Department. “We strongly recommend vaccination because influenza can lead to bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infecti...
Student discipline, Internet and computer access and student bullying policies were discussed in Monday’s Sidney Public School Board of Education meeting. The student discipline policy defines that students who violate school rules will face disciplinary consequences that may include expulsion from school. The policy further states that the school board will not consider an appeal of discipline unless the student and his or her family have first complied with procedures defined in the student h...
The High Plains Arts Council is hosting “Crane Theory” 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. The concert will be at Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. Crane Theory is a the brain child of Lucas Kellison, according to a press release. The group specializes in jazz, funk, rock, gospel and blues. A recent press release lists Jack Rodenberg, Harrison El Dorado, Dan Beard, Jesse McBee and Kellison as members of the group. Rodenberg is on keyboards, El Dorado drums, Beard guitar, McBee trumpet and Kel...
LINCOLN – EducationQuest Foundation reminds students and parents that the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opened Oct. 1 for students planning to attend college during the 2019-20 academic year. The FAFSA is the application for federal, state, and college-based financial aid. You can complete the form at fafsa.gov on or after Oct. 1 using 2017 income tax data. Before starting the FAFSA, students should create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at fsaid.ed.gov. Parents of dependent students must also create one. The IDs are n...
Since 1986, the Department of Transportation/Division of Aeronautics has sponsored an annual Aviation Art Contest for the benefit of our youth. The program goal is to motivate and encourage young people to become more familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering, math and science. There are three age categories of contestants: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-17 for boys and girls. Have you ever looked out the window, and wondered what it would be like to fly? Inside many of us, a dream to fly is just waiting for the chance of coming to life....
Two vehicles collided near the intersection of College Drive and Fort Sidney Road Monday afternoon resulting in minor injuries to one driver. Traffic was diverted to one lane No further information was available at press time....
“It was a very good year,” says Cheyenne County Emergency Communications Center Director Heidi Gillespie. Gillespie recently presented her report on the communication center’s fiscal year. To say it is a very good year is commending her staff as much as is possible, according to Gillespie. Staffing is a primary part of the communication center. Dispatchers take calls varying from information requests to a person in distress. Gillespie said the communication center averages 110 calls per day. Of...
Sheep and lambs are thought of for their bleating, almost crying, but seldom laughing, until now. Mark and Tiann Goll are opening a fabric and spinning business in Sidney, "Laughing Lamb Fibers." Spinning class isn't just for health enthusiasts. It is something to be enjoyed, with a smile, sometimes a laugh. That is the vision of the Golls, to offer fabric and spinning as a fun recreation and social activity. The Golls trace their history in spinning to seeing a video on YouTube, which then...
Plans for the Cheyenne County Fair keep moving forward. At their monthly meeting this week, Fair Board members reviewed the events schedule for the fair, scheduled for July 21-27, 2019. In discussion, the barrel racing event in the main arena could be the opening Sunday following the open class horse show, or on Monday evening, depending on how it works with other potential events on the calendar. No evening grandstand event is currently planned for Tuesday, but the board plans to bring back, an...
