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  • Hundreds attend Peetz FFA Oyster Fry and Student Auction

    Anthony Ruiz|Mar 18, 2016

    Hundreds of people from around the area traveled to Peetz High School, more than tripling the population of the town, Thursday evening for a taste of Rocky Mountain tradition at the annual Peetz FFA Oyster Fry and Student Auction. "Oyster fries are pretty synonymous with FFA chapters, especially in eastern Colorado," Peetz FFA teacher Michael Forster said. The annual event features a full meal for attendees, with the star attraction being the main course of Rocky Mountain Oysters, or bull...

  • Winners announced for CVMS science fair

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Mar 18, 2016

    Creek Valley Middle School held its annual science fair for the fifth through eighth grades on Tuesday, March 15. The fifth and sixth grade science teacher is Jessica Cabela, while Cory Michelman is the seventh and eighth grade science teacher. The medal winners for each grade are: Eighth grade: Catie Koenen, first place; Noah Knapp, second place; Parker Dykes, third place. Seventh grade: Oakley Hodges, first place; Ashleigh Jay, second place; Mariah Koenen, third place. Sixth grade: Allyson...

  • Sidney Middle School 3RD Quarter Honor Roll

    Mar 18, 2016

    8th Grade Straight “A” Honor Roll Angelea Arnett Alexis Autrey Benjamin Bashtovoi Amanda Beier Mckenna Bergstrom Nicole Birner Jessica Counsil Taylor Dormann Josie Dowse Alexah Fort Jay Fritzler Mattie Johnson Madyson Johnstone Haley Kennedy Kendra Nesbitt Sophia Price Kate Riggs Thomas Robinson Jaylee Shaw Thomas Short Sarah Wamsley 7th Grade Straight “A” Honor Roll Aaron Ambur Felicity Beyer Marissa Borchard Arya Eledath William Gay Gowrav Ghatamaneni Blaze Ginther Charlotte Hartman Morgan Jaggers Abbie Johnson Cade Knapmiller Meghna Krishna...

  • Sidney High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

    Mar 18, 2016

    9th Grade Straight “A” Honor Roll Meaghan Adams Lauren Beatty Cal Bosard Amber Brekhus Karli Christofferson Luke Cuello Drake DeMasters Arik Doty Makenna Douglas Olyvia Frerichs Katherine Gilmore Claire Hardy Otto Hehnke Payton Jung Clara Kokjer Cade Lewis Clara Lichti Allison Means Allison Nesbitt Yoselin Parra Macie Rolls Quinn Siler Seth Studnicka Ashlyn Sutton Taylinn Svoboda Katelyn Sylvester 10th Grade Straight “A” Honor Roll Emma Alexander Matthew Benzel Kara Birner Charlie Brockhaus Ethan Chandler-Smith Ashlyn Christian Jordan Cook Br...

  • Community Calendar 03-18-16

    Mar 18, 2016

    Ongoing The Elks Lenten Fish Fry will be held every Friday between Feb. 19 through March 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., located at 1040 Jackson St. in Sidney. … HOLY WEEK Community Good Friday worship service will be held on Friday, March 25, at noon, at Christ Episcopal Church, 1205 10th Ave. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Good Friday worship service will be held on Friday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m., 2305 San Marino Rd. 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Worship Service led by FUSION Youth Group, will be held on Sunday, March 27, at Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp. Holy T...

  • Northern flavor for a southern palate

    Anthony Ruiz|Mar 18, 2016

    Even just three months in, 2016 has been a year of new experiences for this South Texan. When I made the move to Nebraska, I made a decision that I would throw myself into any experiences that came with it. I didn't move here to remain set in sedentary ways. I want to drive the roads and see the sights. I want to meet the people and hear their stories. I want to experience the midwest and all it offers. That, of course, includes the cuisine. Last night, I covered the Peetz FFA annual oyster...

  • The Journey of Lent

    James Heithoff|Mar 18, 2016

    Currently we are well into the Season of Lent. The word "Lent" means "springtime." Specifically, it refers to a springtime for the Church. It is a time when we seek to know the new life that is rooted in the dying and rising of the Lord Jesus. The season of Lent is marked by a 40 day period before the Celebration of the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday. The number "40" is very symbolic since it signals a time of preparation. The Israelites spent 40 years in the desert being tested before...

  • Good Old Days 03-18-16

    Mar 18, 2016

    Compiled By Delaney Uhrig These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons. 50 Years Ago 'Summer School Course To Provide 19 New Jobs' March 14, 1966 The Sidney schools will conduct a special six-week summer course under a newly approved Federal Education Act. Supt. Russell Pedersen said today that Sidney's application for $24,425 under Title One, Elementary and Secondary Education Act., has...

  • 7 from Peetz named to all-conference teams

    Staff Report|Mar 18, 2016

    Seven Peetz basketball players were named to the North Central League All-Conference team. For the Lady Bulldogs, Jodie Schumacher was named to the all-conference team while Cami Thompson and Mikenna Curlee were named honorable mention. Schumacher led the team offensively with 12.2 points per game. She also averaged 6.1 rebounds per contest and 1.9 steals per game. Curlee averaged 10.8 points and a team-high 6.8 rebounds on the year. Thompson averaged 4.8 points per game and 3.9 rebounds per game this season. For the boys, Cody Wilson and Logan...