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The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved the purchase of a new drug-detection dog for the sheriff's department. The dog will be purchased from IronHeart High Performance Working Dogs, Inc. The challenge, according to Sheriff Adam Frerichs, has been to procure a dog trained according to the latest political policy. He said with decisions made in neighboring states regarding marijuana and debate in Nebraska on legalizing marijuana products, he waited to see what the state would do. “Once you train a dog to detect marijuana, you can't un-...
Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visible heroes are the health care professionals, who are saving others and risking their own lives while doing so. As we celebrate the selfless and untiring performances of the healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, it brings to mind the military medics, doctors and nurses who sacrificed thei...
Deliver the message, make sure lawmakers know there is a need. That is the message of the Eagle Riders and their ride to raise awareness for Children's Mental Health. The Eagle Riders stopped in Sidney Thursday, May 21, on their way to the Nebraska State Capitol. "[The Ride] started 13 years ago," said event coordinator Holly Stevens. "The mission of the ride is to carry the letters across the state to the capitol." The ride focuses on the message that mental health is fundamental to overall...
Stepping out of high school, diploma in hand, the next decision is often more education or a fulfilling occupation. Sometimes, in sifting through that stage, an unexpected opportunity occurs that sets the springboard for adult life. When Monty Worster graduated high school in 1981, he looked toward the oil field. It was a time that when the industry was good, it was really good, but when it soured, things were dire. It wasn't long before the tight economy encouraged him to reconsider military...
When Nebraska's Directed Health Measures (DHM) set in place social limits, it also restricted typical court proceedings, and court officials learned quickly how to adapt. On May 18, the Cheyenne County Commissioners Zoom meeting included a discussion with court officials on purchasing equipment to allow for more virtual conferencing. Cheyenne County Sheriff Adam Frerichs, Deputy Ron Kissler, and Judge Wiemer met with the commissioners with a proposal to purchase equipment for virtual...
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) Board of Directors (Board) hosted their monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the South Platte NRD Conference Room (551 Parkland Drive, Sidney NE) and through a Zoom meeting. Rod Horn, SPNRD General Manager, discussed bids/proposals to select a contractor to replace missing riprap that is exposing the underlying filter fabric near the Principal Spillway Intake Structure at Oliver Reservoir. The Board approved a bid from R&C Welding Fab Trucking & Crane Services, Inc. out of...
With all nine precincts reporting, voters favored challenger Matt Innis defeated incumbent US Senator Ben Sasse 1,299 votes to 737. Statewide, voters chose to keep Sasse in office 75 percent (213,806 votes) to almost 25 percent (70,406 votes). On the Democratic side, Chris Janick lead a narrow field with 30.70 percent of votes, followed by Angie Phillips with 23.82 percent and Alisha Shelton with 22.69 percent of votes. Janicek earned 117 votes in Cheyenne County, followed by Philips with 88...
About seven years ago, Jessica and Cody Renkoski began offering a service in Sidney and the surrounding area. The service is simple in explanation, not so much in delivery. They help keep a company's property looking presentable, so the company can do what it is in business for. They provide the landscaping and vegetation service to keep an agency or organization looking presentable, offering services including spraying, mowing and planting. “They've been a company here in Sidney since 2...
The lights are returning to favorite locations in Sidney. Those favorite hangouts offering the coffees, delectable delights, and conversations with wait staff that have been put on hold for weeks are beginning to return. On April 24, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts announced easing of the Directed Health Measure (DHM) that suspended dine-in options restaurants. As of May 4, restaurants were allowed to seat up to 50 percent of their capacity. Some Sidney businesses were quick to roll out the welcome...
On May 4, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts. gave restaurants and cafes the go-ahead to offer limited dine-in seating, relaxing the previous Directed Health Measure (DHM) that had closed restaurants except for delivery, carry-out and curbside pickup. The relaxing of the DHMs also allows massage parlors, hair and nail salons to reopen. Since the change in DHMs, the State has also activated the Nebraska National Guard to assist in mobile COVID testing sites. Mobile testing was held in Sidney Saturday....
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Linden Street at 12:40 p.m. May 7. The collision occurred when a 1997 Acura sedan traveling east on Linden Street failed to stop for a 2015 Kia Soul traveling north in the 1200 block of Seventh Avenue. The Acura then collided with a fire hydrant and the Kia collided with a parked and unoccupied 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse sedan....
Few if any who offer their services to military service. Their experiences are unique to their duties. The uniform has an implied risk, a risk that sometimes results in injuries that follow service men and women the rest of their lives. A Claims Clinic is scheduled for June 25 in Sidney to assist veterans. The clinic will be held at the Cheyenne County Community Center. The clinic is conducted by QTC (Quality, Timeliness, Customer Service) who is subcontracted to conduct mobile clinics for...
In late March, the Cheyenne County Commissioners unanimously decided to close the courthouse offices to public access. Services were limited to use of the dropbox on the north side of the building, by phone call, email or through a department's website. Office visits were by appointment-only. The restrictions were set in place as a result of the State's Directed Health Measures (DHM) set in place in response to the COVID-19 virus. In Gov. Pete Ricketts' last announcement, restrictions were...
The Sidney Elks Lodge has been awarded a $415,000 Community Development Block Grant for renovation of the Elks Lodge building. The project would focus on restoration, rehabilitation and preservation of the Sidney Elks. Total funding including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant, in-kind work and a grant from Sidney's LB840 fund will total about $500,000. "We already had 400 to 500 hours of in-kind work," said Elks Lodge member John Phillips. Work so far has included cleaning rooms...
Cheyenne County voters will be facing a busy ballot for the Primary Election. Locally, county voters will be deciding on seats for the county commission, Sidney City Council, Sidney Airport Authority, Leyton District No. 3 School Board, Potter-Dix No. 9 School Board, Sidney School District No. 1, Creek Valley School District School Board, Village of Dalton Board of Trustees and Village of Lodgepole Board of Trustees. Of the list, some candidates will not appear on the Primary ballot. Names of...
The Sidney City Council approved the purchase of a new mower for Hillside Golf Course during the council's April 28 meeting. Golf Operations Director Patrick Kilbride presented the council with three bids for a new mower: a Toro Groundsmaster 4300-D from LL Johnson in Denver, a Jacobsen AR522 from TurfWerks in Johnston, Iowa, and a John Deere 8800A TerrainCut from Stotz Equipment in Evansville, Wyo. As presented, the low bid was submitted by TurfWerks at $50,978. Stotz Equipment is the highest...
Months in the making, the Sidney City Council debated how to proceed on a short-term contract with the Cheyenne County Community Center. The CCCC is under contract to administer the city's recreation programs. In the April 28 meeting of the city council, a short term contract was presented to allow programs continue until an annual contract can be written. The contract was due to expire May 1. If a contract is not approved, the Community Center will cease to be in charge of community athletic...
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I have decided to run for the Leyton School Board because of my love and devotion to this school and community. I want to serve the school that has supported me and my family for the past thirty-five years. Having been an educator for four decades, I feel I have a lot to offer as a school board member. What do you think the Leyton School District does well? We have a very dedicated faculty and staff who genuinely care about students...
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I decided to run for the board as I would like to see our school continue to be successful and be there for all staff, students and community members. What do you think the Leyton School District does well? Our school district listens to our students' suggestions and desires. What about Leyton School District would you like to see change? I would like our school to continue to look for and listen to the staff, parents and community...
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I've always believed that a person should give a little time to their community and civic responsibilities. So I am running with that in mind as well as the fact that, while I respect my neighbors currently serving on the board, I have a different vision of some key fundamentals for our school. Two fundamental principals that I see slipping, have convinced me that immediate change is necessary. The first is fiscal responsibility and...
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I was approached by numerous people in the community. What do you think the Leyton School District does well? Students in the district were always supported equally no matter what area they participated. Drama, Speech, One Acts, Scholastics and Sports were always supported well by not only the school but also people of the district. Attendance was always very good at all events. The Leyton District has always had the safety of the...
The number of people in western Nebraska confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus is increasing. However, more than half of that number have recovered and are out of isolation. As of April 22, 40 positive cases of people infected with the COVID-19 virus have been confirmed. The agency also confirmed 21 patients have recovered from the illness. In the latest report, Cheyenne County has five cases and two recoveries and out of isolation. Scotts Bluff County has the most with 23 cases; nine have...
With the onset of the COVID-19 virus and the social distancing limits set, local businesses felt the pinch hard and fast. Businesses that depended on constant foot traffic found themselves questioning their future. A few weeks ago, Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard approached the city council about applying LB840 funds to assist businesses struggling because of the COVID-19 virus. The proposal was for limited funds to be available as low-interest and forgivable loans. The Econ...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners rejected bids submitted for purchase of a truck-trailer for the county's highway department Monday, April 20, 2020. Both bids were submitted by RDO Truck Center in Lincoln. In the teleconference meeting, discussion included how closely the bids fit the needs of the county. During the meeting, company representatives said to change the truck's transmission to bid specs would increase the cost by $5,000. The company representatives asked if the county would be...
Anyone wishing to file an application for Early Voting must submit their application to the Cheyenne County Clerk by 6 p.m. May 1. Applications are available at https://sos.nebraska.gov/sites/sos.nebraska.gov/files/doc/elections/earlyvote_app_fill.pdf. The last day for my office to receive an application for an Early Voting ballot to be mailed is 6 P.M., on May 1....
