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Passion is what makes the difference. It doesn't matter what the occupation or calling in life. It is the difference between working for the paycheck and working to benefit your clients... or students. Tammy Sherman was known for how she cared about her students, and her love for the sandhills. "She enjoyed working," said Andrew "Sherm" Sherman. Tammy Sherman lost her battle with cancer in March. She left behind her family of Sherm and her daughters. She also left behind the education family of...
David Havorka, 56, of Sidney, appeared in Cheyenne County District Court Thursday, Oct. 17 for a preliminary hearing on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Havorka was arrested after Sidney Police Department Investigator Amanda Barrett was granted a search warrant on Sept. 11 to locate methamphetamine and other drug-related items from inside Western Cable in Sidney, including a 2008 Ford Escape and any vehicle Havorka had control of, according to the Arrest Affidavit. That...
For many families, the numbers just don't work. There is the struggle of school expenses for the children, proper clothes and the seasons change, and sometimes just keeping food in the cupboard. Table of Grace offers options to help families in need. According to statistics from 2018, Table of Grace has 362 households registered, serving 715 individuals, of whom 242 are children under the age of 19. Table of Grace also has a pantry in Oshkosh where 35 to 50 households are helped monthly. In addi...
The City of Sidney would like to remind its citizens that starting October 15 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, 2020 (City Ordinance #460.065)...
He's a familiar face in the literary community. He's not always outspoken, but known for his thoughtful words and excitement for blending bound books and new technology. Andrew "Sherm" Sherman and his family moved to Sidney for the opportunity to work in the Sidney Public Library. It was a big change from living in Omaha and his experience in the IT end of the business world. The draw to Sidney as a family move. His wife, Tammy, had a love for the sandhills, and of teaching. He had a desire to...
It may be a shorter walk if you're in the Cheyenne County Courthouse and find yourself short of cash or can't write a check. The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved Sheriff Adam Frerichs' proposal for bringing an ATM machine into the facility. The service is a way to make business in the Cheyenne County offices a little easier, and movement of county inmates a little safer, according to Frerichs. Frerichs met with the Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday morning with a proposal to...
SimWon Kim, right, serves more pancakes for hungry pilots and supporters of the Western Nebraska Community College Avionics program during the Oct. 19 fly-in in Sidney. Proceeds from the breakfast benefit the aviation mechanics program....
Sidney Fire Department responded to a report of a truck hauling hay on fire near Highway 385 and Highway 30 at about 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The Sidney Fire Department called City crews to remove hay bales to the landfill to be extinguished. No damage was reported except the loss of hay, and no injuries in the incident. Cause of the fire is under investigation....
It can be difficult for a woman to find trusted guidance when it comes to owning and operating a firearm. Walking into most gun stores is intimidating and asking basic questions can be met with condescending answers. Or worse, the salesman insists you need a gun with "knockdown power," and sells you a hand-cannon that, sure enough, knocks you down the first time you fire it. Experiences like this can discourage any self-respecting woman from learning about firearms. Enter The Well Armed Woman...
Nicole Peralta cuts the ribbon for the new location of Karuna Counseling. The office is now located at 731 Illinois St. Karuna Counseling started as an office in the Western Nebraska Community College Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Karuna Counseling offering outpatient alcohol and substance use, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and loss, habit changing and goal setting, women's issues, identity exploration, anger management and conflict resolution services for ages children...
LINCOLN – Cheyenne County has received another membership dividend, this time in the amount of $16,398, 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 seven county-associated agencies during NIRMA's annual membership conference Oct. 3-4 in York. With this latest distribution, C...
Geri Anthony, front, and Jan Munson, pause near the cupcake display and custom cake during the Friday reception honoring Anthony's retirement. She has worked for the City of Sidney for more than 50 years....
OMAHA – At the conclusion of the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA) Annual Meeting October 9-11, 2019, Steve Mattoon will accept the gavel from outgoing NSBA President J. Scott Paul. Steve Mattoon, of Sidney, will succeed J. Scott Paul as President-Elect and will serve as NSBA President from October 2019 to October 2020. Mattoon is a partner with Matzke, Mattoon, Martens & Strommen, L.L.C. His representation in the oil and gas industry includes Title Opinion examinations in more than 20 count...
If you want to do something well, do what you enjoy. That is an apparent motto of Erin Meyer, 6th grade teacher at West Elementary School in Sidney that has earned her an Award of Excellence from the Nebraska Department of Education. Meyer is one of four finalists for the Nebraska Teacher of the Year award. Meyer says education has always been near her. From her days as an elementary school student, she felt drawn toward teaching and leading a class. She recalls as a student asking her teachers...
The City of Sidney and the Airport Authority Board have been approached by a company that wants to purchase a hangar to expand its business. The conflict is that so far the Airport Authority Board has not seen a written proposal. At the October 10 meeting of the Airport Authority Board, Jim Lewis of Airtronics, Inc., met with the board in public session. According to the Airtronics Avionics website, "for over 50 years, Airtronics has ben a brand recognized for excellence in avionics repair and...
One aspect of Sidney cannot be denied. It has a lot of history. Some is unfortunately gone, some actively part of today's society and some hidden from plain sight. One part of history is unknown to much of the community as it stands as a quiet monument to days gone by. The Sidney Elks Lodge is tall brick building north of the Cheyenne County offices. It is also a veritable maze involving three floors of history. It is an example of history supporters hope to see preserved for future...
The Sidney City Council gave initial approval to an ordinance amending speed limits in the city limits. “This ordinance puts into place what we already have. But doing it this way, we have one correct ordinance,” said city attorney J. Leaf. The package presented to the city council included proposed speed limit changes and a map of how fast drivers can travel on what streets. The proposal calls for traffic on Old Post Road from Highway 385 west to increase to 45 mph. City Manager Ed Sadler sai...
Sports coaches will often tell athletes to “play the way you practice, and practice to win.” The Cheyenne County Commissioners were presented a plan with a similar philosophy but for a less positive event: planning a response in case of a mass fatality event. While the concept may sound gruesome, “mass casualty” can involve anything from a traffic accident to an active shooter. Ron Leal, Region 21 Emergency Manager, met with the Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday, discussing plan. He said “m...
When a person enters the court system, stress tends to go up and the definition of normal quickly changes. When a child is in the court system, the stress level can get even higher. Environments thought to be safe and sanctuary are no longer. Confusion and doubt become part of life. That is where Plains West CASA enters the picture. Plains West CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) start with one objective: to speak for the child. CASA volunteers, advocates, are everyday citizens of the area...
LINCOLN – Cheyenne County Deputy Sheriff Ron Kissler has received a Special Recognition Award from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA), the county's property, liability and workers' compensation coverage and risk management services provider. Kissler was honored during an awards banquet held in conjunction with the annual membership conference the organization presented Oct. 3-4 in York for officials and employees in Nebraska counties and related public agencies th...
The City of Sidney will be observing the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 14. All City Departments will be closed, including the Library, the Landfill, and both public transportation buses. Trash collection normally scheduled for Monday will be picked up on Tuesday and Tuesday's trash will be picked up on Wednesday....
CHICAGO– Emily Gill, 23, of Gurley, has been accepted into the Peace Corps in The Gambia and will depart on Oct. 7, 2019, to begin training as a Community Gardening and Agroforestry Facilitator volunteer. "I have always loved helping others and teaching about agriculture. I think it is important to share knowledge with others who may not have the same resources to advance their practices," said Gill of her desire to join the Peace Corps. Gill is the daughter of James and Cynthia Gill of G...
Developing your place in business needs networking and sharing resources. That is the message Western Nebraska Community College Sidney Campus Director Paula Abbot and others encouraged during a lunch meeting Sept. 26 with business owners and potential entrepreneurs. Western Nebraska Community College's Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I & E) program hosted a lunch meeting on how to move from concept to profitable business. The meeting included representatives from the Nebraska Departme...
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently recognized 362 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. "We recognize and honor your important work in preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives" said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in a video message to the honorees. "As a National Blue Ribbon School, your school demonstrates w...
What was expected to be a long career abruptly ended, leaving you without an income, immediate prospects, maybe even an updated resume. Local agencies are coming together to help workers trying to stay in the workforce. Western Nebraska Community College, the City of Sidney and the Department of Labor are collaborating to offer workshops in developing skills necessary to again be employed. The event will be held in rooms 115/116 at theSidney campus of WNCC. The goal of the event is to help job seekers strengthen their chances of being hired...
