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Cabela’s Shared Services Department members continued their third year of bringing warmth to the people of Sidney. This year the department’s employees collected a total of 266 coats during their annual coat and mitten drive to give to community members in need, as well as additional miscellaneous hats, gloves and other clothes. “The amount we receive seems to be increasing each year, which is awesome,” Cabela’s Shared Service Administrative Assistant Angela Graves said. Graves and her team...
They are large and cuddly, a black haired fluff ball, like a giant stuffed animal, but smart and fiercely loyal, originally bred to protect and herd sheep: The French Briard. French Briard males typically range from 80 to 90 lbs. and females 65 to 70 lbs. and whatMerry Jeanne Millner has made the love of her life; next to Tommy her husband of course. “They are like an obnoxious teenager,” she laughed when asked to describe the temperament of the Briard. “They are very independent. They have...
Next on Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Glenna Phelps-Aurich’s list is sending out annual membership renewal notices, followed quickly by preparations for January’s banquet. To become a member of the chamber Phelps-Aurich said that it’s as easy as filling out an application and paying member dues. The director said that the chamber exists primarily to do everything they can to help Cheyenne County businesses grow. “Our goal is to help businesses in any way that we can to...
Maddox Motors is a name several generations of Cheyenne County residents will recognize, after all the new car and RV dealership has been around for 74 years. According to Bill Maddox, today’s General Manager but third generation owner, “We had officially opened in 1939 in that white building behind the post office,” but due to World War II and the halt to production of cars the business didn’t make its return until 1946. “After the war was over and everyone was out of the service my grandfath...
The month of December serves as not only the time of holiday festivities but also National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. Sidney attorney, Thomas Sonntag said that the consequences of driving under the influence of any alcohol or drug could be devastating as well as legally impacting. According to Nebraska Office of Highway Safety statistics in 2011 there were 12,034 DWI arrests, 1,822 alcohol-related crashes, 1,185 alcohol-related injuries and 51 alcohol-related deaths in the state... Full story
NEWTOWN, Conn. – A shooting at a Connecticut elementary school Friday left 27 people dead, including 18 children, an official said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation was still under way. Another official, speaking on condition of anonymity for the same reason, said the gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown was killed and apparently had two guns. Stephen Delgiadice said his 8-year-old daughter heard two big bangs and teachers told her to get in a corner. His daughter was fine. “It’s alarming, espec... Full story
The Teammates mentoring program has been hard at work preparing Christmas wreaths and small trees for a silent auction tonight during the Sidney Raiders basketball games. The money raised will go back into the program that benefits youths from elementary school to middle school. Any wreaths or trees not sold at the auction will be donated to the surrounding nursing facilities. Laney Wagner, left, said she and her mentor, Joan Huus (not pictured), have been working on their wreath for about...
Two Sidney men separately charged with felony criminal sexual assaults on a child were sentenced this week in Cheyenne County District Court. Nathan J. Brauer, 29, was sentenced by Judge Derek Weimer to serve a term of 24 to 36 months in the Nebraska Department of Corrections after being found guilty on a Class IIIA charge of third-degree sexual assault on a child. Court documents show that Brauer — between May 16 and June 16, 2011 – made advances and touched a child, who at that time was four years old. Investigators interviewed the chi... Full story
First in a series On the minds of many and in the spotlight of many media debates is the method of mining for oil and natural gas called hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” With this method of mining many people are concerned with the possibility of contamination of drinking water and local wells, sink holes and onset of seismic activity. Stan Belieu, Deputy Director of Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Sidney Office, broke this information on mining down. “Hydrolic fracturing is the process of allowing oil, gas or water in rock, to make...
The Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, RMBO, brought community members together on Tuesday not only to explain their current bird conservation efforts, but to also expose the public education opportunities that they provide. RMBO and the Nebraska Environmental Trust held the Kimball County Conservation Informative Workshop at Kimball Event Center this Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In attendance at the workshop were resource professionals, landowners and representatives from the Game and Parks...
Boxes began to show up throughout Sidney stores at the beginning of November to collect toys for the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots toy drive. You can find donation drop-off boxes at Larry’s Clothing Co., Cosmic Quarter Arcade, Sonny’s Super Foods, Walmart, Points West Community Bank and the Cheyenne County Community Center, Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Cheyenne County coordinator Amanda White said. Though the Toys for Tots drive has been present in Cheyenne County for yea...
Wendall Gaston was elected mayor once again at the City of Sidney Council Meeting Tuesday night. As required by Nebraska law, the new council in place always elects one of its own to serve as the upcoming year’s exeo president, or mayor. Mark Nienhueser was elected as vice president of the council during the meeting as well. Results from the 2012 election for city council were also approved and the new council members took to their seats. Leaving the council last night were Dave Weiderspon, R... Full story
Two Sidney residents involved in a Dec. 3 domestic incident, Ronald Conger and Alicia Green, had court appearances Tuesday before Cheyenne County Judge Randin Roland.. Conger, 50, entered a plea of not guilty to misdemeanor charges of obstructing a peace officer, violating a protection order, and disturbing the peace. Randin set a jury trial in the case for Jan. 29, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. Green, 30, appeared on felony charges of second-degree assault and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. Green allegedly stabbed Conger with a pair of...
Note: Have you ever wondered what different faiths and beliefs are all about? Or exactly what it is your neighbor believes or how he/she worships on Sundays? Have you ever wondered how your Pastor or Father became a leader of a church? This is the first article in a series about the many different beliefs and strong faiths of Sidney residents. I have great respect and sincere gratitude for all the Pastors and Fathers who took the time to sit down and talk to me about your faith. Pastor Jim Gerho...
Local artist, and Occupational Therapist for the Sidney School District, Tish Treinen was chosen once again to be the Cheyenne County Art Guild’s Artist of the Month. No stranger to this honor, Treinen said she has been chosen several times in her 39 year membership to the Art Guild, and is just as pleased to be selected again. “I have been painting for 49 years,” Tish said, “I did water color for many years then about four years ago I changed over to oil painting and now I am doing both” – addi...
A light can be signified by a flashlight checking for monsters under the bed, a sun coming up over cornfields, or even a shooting star. But a light can also symbolize something as important as remembrance. Mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, grandmothers and grandfathers, and friends all gathered Dec. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church- South Divide in Sidney at 2 p.m. to remember the loved ones that have gone before them. The Worldwide Candle Lighting Ceremony is put on every second December...
With two days of open-house feedback under their belts, East Sidney Expansion Project officials wrapped up the first round of public input with a 90-minute formal presentation Thursday evening at Cheyenne County Community Center. “This is a very complicated project,” said Jeff Winston, master plan consultant of MIG/Winston. “It’s easy to build a home, but it’s more difficult to create a neighborhood.” MIG/Winston is part of the consulting team put in place by Cabela’s, which on Nov. 19 announced...
Through open houses and public presentations this Wed. and Thurs. at the Cheyenne County Community Center, the Sidney Expansion team was able to gather needed information from concerned community members, about the housing expansion in East Sidney. Dennis Armstrong, a corporate architect for Cabela’s and one of the presenters during the culminating formal presentation Thursday night at 6 p.m., said that these meetings were just the beginning of a long process. “This is the first step of the multi-step process. What we have learned over these tw... Full story
First United Methodist Church’s Gloribells have been ringing for 16 years and this Dec. 9 is no different. The Gloribells are getting their brass bells ready for spreading Christmas cheer at their annual “Ringing in the Season” bell concert. At concert rehersal Wednesday night, the Gloribells rang under the instruction of concert director Marva Schiessler to prepare for Sunday’s concert. As the director raised her hand, the bells took swift position, some were held in the air, ready for instant... Full story
North Sidney is in the midst of a major cosmetic improvements, and Tuesday night, residents got a chance to get in on the discussion. A crowd of about 35 gathered at North Elementary School cafeteria for a North Sidney Town Hall Meeting, and numerous city officials were on hand to share information and field questions from concerned citizens. Gary Person, Sidney City Manager, emceed the event, which featured discussion of housing issues, the North Sidney Street Project, public transportation,... Full story
Over the past 60 years Dude’s Branding Iron and Steak House has been a regular stopping place for residents and guests of Sidney. Patrons have gone into the well-known establishment to take advantage of Dude’s entertainment and dining options. The restaurant was recognized as being family owned for three generations and in business for 60 years by the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce, but according to the Gorman family it really has been a four generation business. “Her grandpa worked here... Full story
SIDNEY — Cheyenne County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is sponsoring a Night of Music Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Sidney High School Auditorium. This event features many local performers, including Jim and Kathy Gerhold, Jaclyn Reeder, Casey Baldwin, Jordan Gann, Brittany Cleveland, Nate Morgan, Nan Mull, Shirley Oliverus accompanied by Nan Mull, and Sara Nelson accompanied by Heather Segelke. “We are grateful for the performers and volunteers who are donating their time to this worthy cause,” Yvonne Donaldson, Cheyenne County CASA... Full story
The Fine Arts Center is bringing more old-fashioned holiday cheer to the season in a way that has all but been forgotten through singing traditional Christmas carols. The vocals of Sidney residents will fill the Old Heritage Theater and show anyone stopping in the great acoustics the theater offers. Jordan Ball, director of the singers and instrumentalist, is extending an invitation for people to participate or come listen to the singers during the Sidney Arts Center Carol Sing on Sun., Dec. 2. Ball became involved with the Fine Arts Center thr... Full story
There are people may have been around and can still recall the great blizzard in 1977 that affected more than just the eastern part of the states. This blizzard would stick out in the memories of all who were of age to recall the death and destruction the blizzard brought. For those too young to remember or didn’t experience the hardships of that historic weather event, a new book that had part of the research done here in Sidney, has been published through Outskirts Press in Parker, Col. The b... Full story
Following the lead of the city’s Planning Commission, Sidney City Council Tuesday night gave final approval to the Tax Increment Financing for Cabela’s downtown redevelopment plan. The $9 million project would renovate not only the Cabela’s former corporate headquarters at 812 13th Ave., but also revitalize the area along Illinois Street, between 13th and 14th avenues. As a result of the renovation, Cabela’s would add an additional 80 new jobs, and place even more permanent employees downtown at the former headquarters, which is current... Full story
