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News reports indicate part of China is under quarantine, a reaction to the identification of a new virus in a community. Reports varied from a biological weapon to a problem at an animal market. Sidney Regional Medical Center's Infection Control and Quality Manager Bob Kentner, MSN RN CPHQ, says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The CDC says the International Committee on...
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners approved renewing the weed control contract with Cris Burks with an increase of almost 6 percent. “We have not raised it in two years,” said Burks. “This is for 2020.” Burks is working with a contract of about $53,000. With the approved 5.7 percent increase she will receive $56,500 as Cheyenne County Weed Superintendent. The contract will be reviewed by County Attorney Paul Schaub before final approval. The commissioners and Burks also noted improve...
Western Nebraska Community College and ESU13 are combining efforts to construct a new building at the Sidney campus of WNCC. In the Feb. 25 meeting of the Sidney City Council, a public hearing was scheduled for March 10. Monday afternoon, ESU 13 Administrator Andrew Dick said the plan is for a 10,000 square foot addition to the Western Nebraska Community College building in Sidney. The addition would house new office space, a large conference room and a kitchen. He said the ESU 13 program is in...
About four years ago, Ed Sadler walked into Sidney City Hall with a task. Simply put, he was directed to keep the city moving forward through one of the toughest periods in recent time. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, he attended his last Sidney Council meeting as city manager. "I've been here four years now," Sadler said near the end of the meeting. "We've done some great things." Sadler announced in October he would be retiring in February/March, at the completion of his four years as city manager. In...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution in support of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and in protest against. The Nebraska Legislature is considering Legislative Bill 54 (LB 54) which would give the courts authority to have firearms removed from a home. Tuesday morning, Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub presented a resolution defining the county's position against the bill also referred to as the “Red Flag Law.” “Our position is it would take away a per...
Every community has its history. There are museums and there are informal collectors who have living museums off the main road. And there is living history a community refuses to let die. That is the story of the Potter Sundry and the Tin Roof Sundae. According to Wikipedia.org, the Tin Roof Sundae was created in 1916. The "lab" was the Potter Drug Co., owned by Jame Earl Thayer. The designer of the slathering concoction of chocolate and vanilla ice creams, chocolate syrup, peanuts and...
Michelle Pastor with Tri-State G&T was in Sidney on Tuesday, Feb. 18th presenting "Story Behind the Switch" to 4th Grade students at North Elementary. Lacey Gulbranson and Yolanda Hruska of Wheat Belt were also present to assist with the presentation. "Story Behind the Switch" is a 45-60 minute traveling program presented by Wheat Belt and their power supplier Tri-State. The presentation included several interactive electricity demonstrations and covered diverse energy resources, energy...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners opened one bid for work on County Road 115. Wieser Construction of Sidney submitted the winning bid. The bid extension of a paved surface south from Love's Truck Stop to County Road 21. The board also met with a representative of the PRCA Committee to discuss improvements of the rodeo grounds. Commissioner Randal Miller was appointed to meet with Wheat Belt Public Power District. The County recently received a notice of underpayment to Wheat Belt. The...
Bayard- State Senator Steve Erdman, Legislative District 47, filed to run for his second term. Erdman brings experience serving in the Nebraska Legislature for the past four years. While representing District 47, Erdman's most notable fight has been for property tax relief. “In my second term I plan to continue fighting for those who are excessively tax burdened,” stated Erdman. “My first term has been successful in getting tax relief (LB512) for property owners who experienced property disaster in Nebraska over the last year.” He assures voter...
Life-long habits are set during the first three years of a child’s life. The nutritious foods and services offered by the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program lay the foundation in exposing young children to a variety of healthy foods, establishing ideal eating habits, and preventing childhood obesity. WIC provides healthy, science-based foods at no cost, breastfeeding support, referrals to other community resources, and nutrition information. In doing so, WIC’s intention is to promote healthy pregnancies, improve birth out...
Whirlpool representatives were in Sidney recently for a ribbon cutting and to meet with potential employees. The company is seeking part-time staff to fill positions in their virtual call center. Their goal was to hire 20 and 60 by May. For more information, go to [email protected]....
After more than 35 years in business, Sidney Vision Clinic has been sold to My Family Vision Clinic. A letter dated Feb. 1 announced that Dr. Jeff Cook's practice "will now be in the hands of Shelby Rookstool." Thursday afternoon, Dr. Rookstool confirmed Dr. Thomas Moser of My Family Vision Clinic has purchased the Sidney Vision Clinic and clinics in McCook and Benkleman. Dr. Moser's My Family Vision Clinic has been providing eye and vision care for residents of southwest Nebraska, according to...
Nestled between the Hickory Street history and the business of downtown Sidney is a connection between the eastern coast and the state of Nebraska. It is a place where the window seats include a view common from the town's history: the passing trains. Stan and Melissa Norgard recently purchased the Sidney location of Sam & Louie's New York Pizza. They purchased the location from Jerry and Diann Steffens. They plan to reopen for the public on Feb. 26. The Norgards are not new to food service....
The Sidney City Council received the City's annual audit on Feb. 11. The report presented by Rauner & Associates, P.C., shows total assets for the city increased slightly less than .5 percent with expenses decreased almost 5 percent and revenues increased nearly 1 percent. Total assets of Business-type Activities decreased by nearly a quarter percent, down by $119,773, expenses decreased by 1.37 percent, $179,945 and revenues decreased by $43,393, or .31 percent. Robert Rauner, Jr., said the...
If something is right, it needs to be on the books, written into law. It cannot be enforced unless it is first written into law. That is the direction the Sidney Police Department is following. While some parts of the city have parallel or diagonal parking by habit, or history, there are areas where city code have it designated opposite of what is practiced, and therefore cannot be enforced except according to what is in the written code. Police Chief Joe Aikens addressed the Sidney City...
Titan Machinery Inc, a leading dealer network of full-service agriculture and construction equipment stores, announced its plans to expand into the markets in Sidney and Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Torrington, Wyoming. With the retirement of the HorizonWest's founding partner, Titan Machinery will acquire the assets of HorizonWest and will become the Case IH Agriculture Dealer in the Nebraska Panhandle and Eastern Wyoming. HorizonWest General Manager Bruce McCracken states "I am looking forward...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners opened three bids for purchase of a backhoe. The three bids, from Titan Machinery, ranged in price from $34,500 for a 2008 Case 580 to about $20,000 lease for a 2020 Case or about $93,000 purchase. Titan Machinery also offered a 2006 Case 590 for $35,900. The bids were tabled for review. The commissioners also opened and approved a bid from Nebraska Machinery for a skid steer lease at a price of $5,700 for two years. Where is the line between compassion and...
In August 2019, Matt Innis announced his candidacy for US Senate against incumbent Ben Sasse. Innis introduced a platform of three points: Nebraskans want a senator who will represent them and their interests, and thirdly to support appointment of conservative judges to the federal bench. On Feb. 7, Innis toured Cheyenne County from Leyton Elementary School to Grandma Joe's cafe in Sidney. "Everywhere we go, it is incredible," Innis said. He said it doesn't matter if he is in Omaha, Lincoln or...
The Sidney High School Administration is changing. The Cheyenne County School District No. 1 board of education officially accepted the resignation of Activities Director Mike Brockhaus. In his letter to the board, Brockhaus said he has accepted the superintendent's position with Elgin Public Schools. His new duties will begin July 1, 2020. Brockhaus is currently Activities Director, Transportation Director and Assistant Principal. According to his resignation letter, Brockhaus has been part of...
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning residents of two new fraud activities. Individuals claiming to represent Amazon or Apple call the victim and claim their account has been hacked, but more information is needed to issue a refund. The perpetrator then requests a photo of the front and back of the victim's driver license to verify their identity, followed by a request for their bank information. Victims are finding themselves subject to financial as well as i...
Sidney city utility customers will soon see modest changes to their utility bills. On Jan. 28, the Sidney City Council approved third reading of proposed changes to the water rates and the electricity rates. The Third Reading was approved with a 4-1 vote. Vice-Mayor Joe Arterburn voted against changes to the electric fees and the water fees. "I still think to pass this now would be short-sighted," Arterburn said before the votes were cast. He said he was concerned about saddling the new city...
February is just arriving and deadlines are approaching for the Primary Election. The filing deadline for incumbent candidates wishing to be on the Primary Election ballot must submit their filing forms by Feb. 18. Even if an office-holder is seeking a different position, one other than what they current hold, they are required to file their intent by 5 p.m. Feb. 18. The deadline for non-incumbents is 5 p.m. March 2. The 2020 Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12. The following...
Nebraska Ext.’s Master Gardener Program is taking applications for Panhandle residents who enjoy horticulture, want to learn more, and are willing to volunteer to share their knowledge with their community. Master Gardener training will begin in early February at several sites in the Panhandle. To sign up for the program, call your local Nebraska Ext. County Office, or pick up a brochure from Ext. offices in Scottsbluff, Alliance or Sidney. The brochure has a registration form that needs to be completed and returned by Jan. 31. The brochure a...
In a year where people question if we are still on track, where commentators say "Sidney is dead," it is necessary to recognize those who are dedicated to swim against the tide, do what they can to support the economy and the community. On Friday, Jan. 24, the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet, recognizing businesses, entrepreneurs and every day residents who support Cheyenne County. "Each year, the Cheyenne County Chamber honors businesses and individuals that...
The Sidney City Council recently approved a plan to update the city's Downtown Master Plan. The City is currently working with the Downtown Master Plan from 2008. Originally, the plan would include support from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning funds. The City applied for funding through CDBG, but was not selected for a grant. Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard proposed the City commit $20,000 from the downtown portion of the LB840 fund to have the Plan updated. “My t...
