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Friday the wind blew, and the snow fell, and the wind blew some more, and again, resulting in downed power lines and closed highways. As of Monday morning, Wheat Belt Public Power District was trying to restore more than 300 customers who had been without power. Wheat Belt line workers had already restored more than 200 power outages since Thanksgiving. As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Wheat Belt Public Power had reported additional crews from Dawson Public Power District and Midwest Electric...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday reviewed a plan to update the commissioners meeting room. Presently, the commissioners meet in a room with a few chairs, a conference table across from a table for the three commissioners and county clerk. The proposal being discussed is to move the Buildings and Grounds superintendent's office downstairs and expand the commissioners' meeting room, with the panel of commissioners facing the door. The remodel would allow for more seating and for the...
In a short Nov. 26 meeting, the Sidney City Council approved the purchase of a new pickup truck for the Parks Department. Parks Department Superintendent Tom Von Seggern said the Parks Department said the purchase will replace a 25-year-old 1994 Dodge three-quarter ton pickup used in the department. He said a three-quarter ton pickup was identified as a capital equipment purchase in the 2019-2020 budget; $33,031 was appropriated from the summer 2019 budget season in the Parks Department Capital...
The Cheyenne County Fair Board received a proposal to provide a stage and sound equipment for the county fair. Todd Allen, of Mega Music in Sterling, Co., met with the Fair Board Nov. 25 to offer a stage 20 feet wide by 20 feet deep, with sound and lights for one opening band and one headlining band. The package as discussed would including promoting the Cheyenne County Fair concert through Mega Music and Allen's network. In addition, he would offer a ticket outlet at his store in Sterling....
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is pleased to announce that applications for the next class of the PRIME Program are now available. The PRIME Program is a continuing education opportunity for younger or newer producers who are interested in learning more about agronomic, business, innovations and marketing within their operations. Over the course of a year, participants will come together for three seminars to learn and discuss new ideas that can be incorporated into their own operations. “Getting the next generation involved a...
On Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Cheyenne County 4-H Achievement Banquet, Sean Syverson of Dalton was presented a Quilt of Valor. Several years ago, Cheyenne County Extension Office applied for a Quilt of Valor Kit through the Nebraska 4-H program. With the help of local 4-H'ers and Micahla Beyer who helped construct the quilt and Cynthia Gill who completed and did the quilting on the blanket, the Quilt of Valor was ready to be presented. It was a simple task to choose such a deserving veteran and...
When we want to learn what’s on the news, most of us turn on our television. According to a Pew Research poll, television is still America’s favorite platform for news consumption. When Nebraskans need to know the latest about events taking place in their community, the weather, or broadcast coverage of local sports, it is essential that they have access to their local television networks. Unfortunately, when many Nebraskans turn on their TV, they don’t see news coverage in their local commu...
The whirlwind week of roast beast and fixins', pastries and homemade cookies, overstuffed in front of a television as you anxiously await the opening of pre-Black Friday caps with Small Business Saturday. Sidney businesses are celebrating Small Business Saturday with a participating businesses offering sales and special offers throughout the day. Stop by The Cracked Basket between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to receive a shopping bag with a list of participating merchants and their sales and...
The City of Sidney will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. All city departments will be closed 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 Thursday and Friday's trash on Wednesday, November 27. On Saturday, November 24, the Library will also be closed, however, the Stage Line Bus will be running its regular fixed route s...
Children are pictured with Operation Christmas Child gift boxes recently. More than 400 gift boxes were donated to be shipped to children worldwide. Nationwide, there were an estimated 5,000 shoebox drop-off locations. Operation Christmas Child is for children ages 2 through 14 divided into three age groups: 2-4, 5-9 and 10-14. The shoebox-size gift boxes are also defined as for a girl or a boy. Each box can contain a "wow" item such as a doll or soccer ball, then filled with smaller toys,...
On Sunday, Nov. 3, the Cheyenne County 4-H Youth celebrated all of their hard work and accomplishments during the past year. The achievement banquet was held at the Sidney Elks Lodge where not only 4-H members were recognized but also volunteers Outstanding 4-H Members and 4-H Council Scholarship Recipients This year two 4-H members were chosen as the Outstanding 4-H Member and also received the 4-H Council Scholarship. Jasmine Deeds and Cayden Jobman of Sidney have participated in many 4-H...
The "swamp" is deeper than elected officials, according to Matt Innis, complicating President Trump's promise to drain it. Innis, is seeking to take the senatorial seat occupied by Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse. Innis says he is motivated by the attacks from congressmen on the president. He said watching the brutal attacks by the state's congressmen during the last four years convinced him to join the race. "That bothered me," he said of the lack of support by He said the attacks started before Tru...
The Sidney Airport Authority Board is moving ahead with plans to add new hangars at the facility. In the Nov. 14 meeting, the board met with Jeff Wolfe, project manager, Airport Engineering, with M.C. Schaff of Scottsbluff. Wolfe discussed how he wants to approach the project, what the board expects and costs of M.C. Schaff managing the project. The management fee will be about $44,000. Wolfe said as part of the project management, he will take care of bid-opening and posting legal notices....
Why does Cheyenne County have a court clerk, a county clerk, treasurer and board of commissioners, and what are their duties? Cheyenne County high school juniors and seniors were invited to the Cheyenne County Courthouse Monday to visit with county officials as part of Cheyenne County Government Day. The day is designed for students to learn what the local government process is and why it is important. In the opening session, students from Sidney High School, Leyton High School and Creek Valley...
Communities like meeting places, locations where the content of the cup varies with the patron and the accuracy of the story changes with the day. They are places known for their quality of product, atmosphere and service. It is what Pat Keen and his wife envision for their new business, "Beans and Steams." Beans and Steams is a new coffee house coming to Sidney. It is located between the shakes and sundaes, and pizzas and flautas. "It is really a post-retirement dream, discussion between my...
The Sidney City Council recently approved the third reading of an ordinance amending the speed limits throughout the city. Areas undergoing change include Old Post Road to 45 mph, 50 mph on Illinois Street/U.S. Highway 30 from 1,200 feet east of Fifth Street to the junction with 17J, and residential streets moved from 20 mph to 25 mph. “Really, its about making things consistent,” said Mayor Roger Galloway. The new speed limits will be affective after the notice is published and new speed lim...
Aaron Balcom grew up in a ranching community around Cheyenne, Wyo. and found a great sense of pride being a part of it. While he knew that ranching wasn’t his future, he did want to settle down in a small town and work in agriculture. That’s why studying in the John Deer Ag Tech program is a perfect fit for him. He enjoys the challenge of his new line of work. “I knew that I had to find a career that would allow me to be in agriculture, was mentally stimulating and physically demanding, so th...
The staffing of the Cabela's corporate office in Sidney will soon get smaller as Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's recently announced the relocation of 118 positions from Sidney to the company's Springfield, Missouri location. "It's obviously incredibly frustrating," said Sidney Mayor Roger Gallaway. He said just when people feel the community is moving forward, they get the rug pulled out from under them. "Its really heart-wrenching to see families moved out of the community due to factors beyond the...
Sidney High School students continue to perform ahead of the state average. That is the news brought to the school board Monday evening by Superintendent Jay Ehler. The ACT College Readiness Letter for the district was presented to the board Monday. The letter shows trends from 2015 through 2019. In 2015, 79 students took the A CT test, 18,347 in the state. The number of students testing increased to 106 in 2018 before receding to 99 in 2019. In each year, Sidney students kept pace with or...
Sidney Regional Medical Center has two new doctors on staff with similar backgrounds. Dr. Sara Sholar has joined the staff as a doctor of osteopathic medicine and medical doctor. In addition to studying medicine, she has a focus on osteopathic manipulation therapy. She graduated from medical school in Florida, moving to Orlando after growing up North Carolina. “This is my first job out of training,” she said recently. She has three years experience in family medicine with experience in del...
Sidney High School students are being encouraged to think and see outside of themselves. During the week of Nov. 18-22, students will have opportunities to make the school a better place, reach out to students they may not always interact with, meet seniors and more. The program is student-led under the direction of Shelby Price. It is called "Be The Change Week." Each day will have specific emphasis for students to apply. Be The Change Week is a follow-up to Challenge Day which occurs in the...
Now five months into my new role as Administrator of ESU 13, I am grasping an even deeper understanding of the organization as a whole as well as how ESU 13 coordinates with the other ESUs across the state. There are 17 educational service units in Nebraska working together through the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) to ensure that we are efficient and effective in statewide efforts, programs, and initiatives. In addition, ESUCC provides a bridge to connect service units with the Nebraska Department of Education for...
The Department of Labor is hosting a “Rapid Response” information session at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney. The meeting will be held in Rooms 115/116. We understand that a job loss is stressful and difficult, so we’re here to assist you! You are invited to attend an information session presented by the Nebraska Department of Labor and representatives of the workforce system. You will learn about services, programs, and benefits you may be eligible for as a result of receiving a notice of layoff. Workf...
The Way Out West (WOW) Community Theatre did a Tomfoolery Improv night benefitting Plains West CASA recently. The dinner and entertainment were provided with a free-will donation and all proceeds going to Plainswest CASA! Those who attended were able to enjoy a pasta buffet and were encouraged to dress up in costumes to celebrate Halloween. Between the entry donations, dirty word cup, and the tips from the bartenders (Elk's Lodge No. 1894), the event generated a total of $761.50. Those pictured...
The arctic winds didn't stop the celebration as state and local officials and recent residents came together to celebrate the completion of Canterbury Estates. "This is a project that started about six years ago," said Scott McDaniel, Sidney Housing Authority Board member after the ribbon cutting. In November 2018, officials broke ground on the project, announcing six two-bedroom and four one-bedroom units to be built specifically for residents with disabilities. McDaniel said Wednesday the...
