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The Sidney City Council on a split vote passed a resolution allowing the City to apply for funds for the proposed downtown plaza and water park. Hope Feeney, president of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber had submitted an application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund program. She was then contacted and asked to change everything on the application marked “Chamber” to “City of Sidney.” Vice-Mayor Joe Arterburn objected to the resolution, saying it is contrar...
The Sterling series will kick off Oct. 13 with the "Take Me Home" tribute to John Denver starring Jim Cury who looks and sounds like Denver. You are sure to remember the wonderful hits that are so well connected to John Denver's legacy such as "Leaving on a Jet Plane", Rocky Mountain High, "Annie's Song", and "Sunshine on my Shoulder". You will enjoy this performance as it unfolds on stage at this amazing live performance. The second Sterling show will be Nov. 2 with the April Verch Band, a...
William Florian, former lead singer for The New Christy Minstrels, will take the stage at Sidney High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, to weave together music, stories and humor in his upbeat and heartwarming show "Those Were The Days." The audience will be treated to hits from the 1960s originally performed by Peter, Paul and Mary, Neil Diamond, John Denver, The Mamas and the Papas, and other well-known artists of the era. Songs will include "This Land Is Your Land,"...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners met in special session Monday morning, awarding the water project at the county fairgrounds to Best Plumbing and Heating of Sidney. The project is for replacement of a 6-inch water line from the east side of the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds to the west. Farris Engineering was contracted to oversee the project. Business Development Manager Mark Mazour said Farris Engineering was contacted to document the condition of the water lines and what could be done to...
Lincoln – It can be frightening if someone you love talks about suicidal thoughts. It can be even more frightening if you find yourself thinking about dying or giving up on life. Not taking these kinds of thoughts seriously can have devastating outcomes, as suicide is a permanent solution to (often) temporary problems. September is Suicide Prevention Month, and provides an opportunity to openly discuss this pressing health emergency. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide rates have increased by 30 percent s...
In Janaury 2019, MMP Enterprises announced its intention to open a new location in Sidney. The plan then was to purchase the two-story Cabela's corporate building and fit it according to MMP's needs. Mark Priemer, president of MMP, announced the company is a dietary supplement business and would be hiring 100 to 150 people. With the closing of the Cabela's/Bass Pro distribution centers in the area, MMP redirected its focus to the distribution center (DC) northwest of Sidney. In June, the...
On the rolling hills just north of Sidney, the sense of timeless rural life was broken by the numerous service trucks and even more linemen. It is three days of making sure electricity customers continue to have the right response when turning a switch, needing a stove or relying on a refrigerator. They are the men and women who climb the poles in dedication of electric power delivered to its customers, and of each lineman returning home each night. The program had all levels of experience from...
The Sidney City Council on Sept. 10 approved the proposed 2019-2020 budget. The budget calls for an Operating Budget of almost $28.3 million, down 1 percent from this year. The property tax request is down 2 percent from $2,451,106.38 to $2,399,056. Valuation for the city of Sidney decreased by 11 percent, from $461,171,073 to $409,136,261. The top budgets for the City are Electric ($10,637,322), Water ($2,752,517), Police ($1,669,086), Solid Waste ($1,652,224), Sewer ($1,368,960), Golf...
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners opened sealed bids submitted for work on the water system at the fairgrounds Monday morning. The county is seeking to upgrade the water system at the fairgrounds with the ultimate goal of replacing the water infrastructure, Ben Schmitt said in an earlier commissioners meeting. Schmitt is a registered mechanical engineer with Farris Engineering in Sidney. The project will be done in two phases. The first phase is focused on the water main at the east...
One out of 50 children are diagnosed with autism; boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed than girls. Auggie's Hope is focused on bringing advocacy to medical personnel, first responders and the public in all 50 states. A free Autism Spectrum Disorder Response Training will be held at Sidney High School Saturday, Sept. 21. The First Responder session is 9 a.m. to noon and the Public Session is 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Auggie's Bag will be offered free of charge to the first 30 agencies who...
Sidney Police Department September 6, 2019 2:35 am, Agency Assist, 1600 block Forrest Street, Sidney 7:44 am, Parking Complaint, 2100 block Jackson, Sidney 8:13 am, Threats, 1700 block Illinois Street, Sidney 8:50 am, Traffic Stop, 10th Avenue & Toledo Street, Sidney 9:10 am, Code Violation, 2400 block Coronado Court, Sidney 9:14 am, Follow Up, 1300 block Country Club Drive, Sidney 9:33 am, Follow Up, 400 block 16th Avenue, Sidney 9:39 am, Suspicious Activity, 2300 block Illinois Street, Sidney 9:52 am, Trespass in Progress, 900 block Elm...
The Cheyenne County School District No. 1 Board of Education approved its 2019-2020 budget Monday night. Prior to the regular board meeting, the board of the Sidney public schools held a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed budget. The proposal is for a general fund of $7,005,114, the Qualified Capital Purchase Undertaking Fund at $202,020 and the Bond Fund at $995,000. The 2019-2020 budget itemizes $19,265,000 in disbursements and transfers, an increase of almost $5 million from...
In 1965, she moved from Alliance to Sidney. The move was expected to be a career step. Get her training and Sidney Business Institute and move on to the next step. That all changed when a short-term opportunity, you might say an internship or temporary position, turned into a lifelong occupation. "I've been with the City (Sidney) since 1965-66," Geri Anthony said Thursday. She announced her retirement effective Oct. 11 at the Aug. 27 city council meeting. She has served as the City Clerk and...
A sudden disruption in a person's career or work pattern can be devastating. There are questions of what to do next, how to get employed, if you should after a certain age, how to adjust to a lower salary if necessary. The National Able Network can help those questions and more. The National Able Network is a non-profit organization administering the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) through State and Federal grants. Kristen Knobbe, director of the Nebraska/Iowa SCSEP, said...
TOKYO, JAPAN – Gov. Pete Ricketts recently met with Keidanren, a major Japanese business association, during his trade mission to Japan. During a working lunch meeting, Governor Ricketts and Japanese business leaders discussed the strategic economic and security goals at the foundation of the U.S.-Japan alliance. In the afternoon, Governor Ricketts also met with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). JETRO works to promote free trade between Japan and the U.S. along with increased direct...
Nick Sutton and John Phillips recently presented Barry Gaston a recliner he won. Tickets were offered during the showing of "Angry Birds" between Aug. 14 and Sept. 2. Pictured from left are Nick Sutton, Barry Gaston, Julie Gaston, John Phillips and Rubin Gaston seated in the chair....
The Sidney City Council made amendments to the proposed 2019-2020 budget, delaying approval of the budget. The City Council met Aug. 27 with an agenda including a budget hearing. City Manager Ed Sadler explained that if council members chose to amend the proposed budget, the budget could not be approved until it is published again. The proposed 2019-2020 budget, before amendments, includes $28,203,960 for disbursements and transfers, $24,312,220.24 for Necessary Cash Reserve for total resources...
Military Vehicle Preservation Association Stops in Sidney In 1919, the US Army conducted a convoy of various military vehicles nearly coast to coast along the newly formed Lincoln Highway (Highway 30). Last week, the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, 42 vehicles in this tour, commemoration the century anniversary, passing through Cheyenne County Thursday, Aug. 30. Don McCluskey, Convoy Commander of Simi, Calif., said the century trip started in York, Penn., and will wrap up the journey...
Two Cheyenne County 4-H members went to the Nebraska State Fair and came home with the gold, well actually a purple ribbon and a blue ribbon. 4-H members modeled for a panel of judges and for a crowd estimated at 1,000 during the Nebraska State Fair. Deanna Horst and Kaylee were among 147 4-H members who participated in the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Fashion Show at Grand Island on Sunday, August 25. The skills judged were on fashion and appearance, and how to look good on a tight budget. Eddy said...
The High Plains Arts Council is hosting Tara Vaughan's "She Rocks the Women of Rock" 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. Vaughan is known for her soulful vocals and piano techniques that are reminiscent of "a bygone era," according to her press release. Her vocal style reflects influences of legends such as Patsy Cline and Sam Cooke, and her piano mastery is influenced by performers such as Carole King and Elton John. "She Rocks" celebrates women artists and...
In about a month, German heritage will be celebrated as the Sidney community will be ringing in Oktoberfest. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Sidney City Council approved a request for the Oktoberfest Parade. The route will again be on Illinois Street/Highway 30. The closure would be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Twenty-third avenue to the intersection of Fort Sidney Road and Illinois Street. As part of the agreement, the City of Sidney will place barricades and detour signs, and have the signs removed...
Sidney scouts recently presented local law enforcement and fire departments with gifts in recognition of their service to Cheyenne County and Sidney, and to the scouts program. Pictured from left, front row, are: Hunter Elston, Grady Kendall, Laurie Linden, Zane Gorman, Zoey Gorman, Gabe Franzen and Parker Lienemann; back row: Sarah Elston, Ed Kendall (president, Sidney Volunteer Fire Department), Cheyenne County Sheriff Adam Frerichs, Sidney Police Officer Chad Borgmann, Sidney Police Chief...
The Cheyenne County Fair received a donation from the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Dress Down Days recently....
Sidney Public Schools is one of five districts in Nebraska to receive 2019-2020 Perkins reVISION initial grants. The grant is designed to assist local school districts in completing the reVISION Career Education strategic planning process, according to a press release from the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE). The program promotes collaboration between school officials, regional workforce and economic development leaders, reVISION career educators, industry professionals and community...
The Cheyenne County Fair Board has a challenge in the 2019-2020 year — tightening the budget gap. The fair board met Monday evening. Among the agenda items, Cheyenne County Commissioner Randal Miller encouraged the board to consider a finance committee. "I think it would be nice to have a finance committee so the burden is not on one person," Miller said. Board treasurer Anita Pennel was asked her opinion on creating a finance committee. "Whoever is taking over as treasurer, it probably would h...
