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"I'm not going to be able to change the world, but I can do little things." That's the viewpoint of Rose Bowcut, who took a moment to discuss her thoughts about recycling. She is a familiar face in the Sidney schools, as a substitute teacher and a core-values coach for the Sidney 4-H robotics club. "It doesn't take that much time to put recyclables in my bins and take them to Safeway," she said. For the Bowcuts, recycling is a proud family tradition. Her daughters contribute to the system, and...
The Sidney Planning Commission on Monday night approved the construction of a cell phone tower. During the 15-minute meeting, commissioners also unanimously passed a motion to subdivide an unplatted tract of land on Illinois Street. Jeffrey Skinner, a Verizon Wireless agent, told the commission an 88-foot monopole cellular communications tower at 2585 Fort Sidney Road was needed to keep up with demands for data usage. “The coverage in town is fairly decent,” he said. “The issue Verizon has is the fact they are having severer capacity issue...
The Cabela's retail store in Sidney presented a check for $4,100 to the Delta Waterfowl Full Limits Chapter of Mitchell for their youth program "First Hunt" as part of Cabela's Outdoor Fund. The fund has a mission to promote conservation and hunting, fishing, camping, boating and other outdoor sporting and recreational activities. Shoppers at the store have the option to "round up for conservation" when they are checking out. The money at each store is added to the fund, and then allocated back... Full story
Individuals from Sidney and Scottsbluff will receive planting and landscape awards at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum awards reception Feb. 26 in Lincoln. Galen Wittrock, assistant manager for the South Platte Natural Resources District, will receive the Johnny Appleseed Award for efforts that embody the spirit of John Chapman – known as “Johnny Appleseed” – through sustained personal involvement in tree-planting in Nebraska. As part of his work with the NRD, Wittrock works to improve groundwater management and wildlife habitat and oversee... Full story
Sidney residents and Peetz Plateau RE-5 students Alexah Fort and Clara Lichti were honored last weekend at a reception hosted by the Elbridge Gerry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for their winning essays. Fort was selected as the seventh-grade winner and Lichti was named the eighth-grade winner. The students placed first in their grade levels against four other schools in the northeastern Colorado region. The essay contest was entitled: "A Child's View Through Ellis... Full story
Margaret (Marge) Louise Elliott, blessed Heaven as an angel on Friday morning, Feb. 13, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 19, 2015 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Hod Boltjes officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2015 from 1 to 5 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. A memorial has been established to the Cancer Treatment Centers of American, 10109 E. 79th St Tulsa OK 74133.... Full story
Ongoing Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great Topics and food. Call Leslie at 250-1113 with questions. A Parkinson’s support group the for Western Nebraska area meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 312 W. 16th St., Alliance. Call Dee Brauninger at (308) 763-1254 with questions or email her at [email protected]. The Nebraska Master Gardener Program is offering classes for those interested in horticulture on Tuesday night... Full story
The Salvation Army is seeking nominations for the 2015 D.J.’s Hero Scholarship awards. Seven Nebraska high school seniors will be chosen to receive the award, named in honor of the late D.J. Sokol, for commitment to others and to their community. Nominations must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 4. Forms are available at most Nebraska high school guidance offices, online at GiveSalvationArmy.org or by calling (402) 898-5906. Honorees receive a $10,000 scholarship toward their selected college or university. D.J.’s Heroes will be rec... Full story
Randy Hiett, Cheyenne County’s weed superintendent, recently attended the Nebraska Weed Control Association (NWCA) 68th Annual Conference. This year’s conference was held in Kearney on Feb. 9-11. The theme was “Formula for Successful Weed Management.” The annual business meeting luncheon was held on the second day of the conference, and resulted in Marty Craig, Dawson/Gosper County weed superintendent being re-elected as secretary/treasurer of the NWCA. Other NWCA officers are: president, Brian Crabtree, Hamilton County weed superin...
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – The Western Nebraska Community College Foundation was awarded a $12,500 grant from First National Bank of Omaha. This grant assists GED graduates by providing scholarships in WNCC’s Basic Nursing Assistant, Medication Aide, Phlebotomy and CPR courses. The scholarships include tuition, fees, and books for low- to moderate-income students. Students successfully completing these courses have access to entry-level positions in the healthcare field, thus taking the first step toward self-sufficiency in high-demand jobs. “Fi...
Dear Editor: Do Native Americans have a lock on the definition of “half breed?” A member of the Nebraska Board of Education used this term to describe our President and has received flak for doing so from many sides, including our Governor. The truth of the matter is the President is half white since his mother was Caucasian. The other half is mostly Arab and he is referred to an African mostly because of the color of his skin. It seems to me that it is the board member’s prerogative to refer to him as a half breed and it should not raise... Full story
Ever since the sixth grade, Stefanie Mitchell has had a love affair with volleyball. Now she gets to keep playing. A versatile player with an ability to play several positions well, Mitchell signed last week to study and play volleyball at McCook Community College. Though where on the court the Creek Valley senior will play is a decision McCook head coach Scott Weston has yet to determine. "I had her playing out of her element a bit and out of position on the floor," said Weston of Mitchell's...
The Shrine Bowl committe announced this morning that Jake Sager and Chance Anglin of Sidney High School have been named to the 57th Annual Shrine Bowl of Nebraska football game. The annual contest, which has been held every year since 1958, raises money to benefit Shriner's Hospitals for Children and Shrine Hospital transportation funds. The game is an all-star event in which two teams are divided geographically between north and south. Anglin and Sager will play for the North team. This year th...
OGALLALA – Though Creek Valley didn't go down without a fight, the Lady Storm's season came to an end after dropping a 48-40 decision Monday night to the Morrill Lady Lions in the opening round of the NSAA D1 District 12 Subdistrict Tournament at the Auditorium. No. 4 Morrill (11-11) now advances into the semifinal round at Ogallala to face top seeded Dundy County-Stratton (23-0) on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. In the other semifinal, second-seeded Potter-Dix takes on Sutherland following the c...
Girls’ Basketball Friday, Feb. 20 Alliance at Sidney, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 Fleming at Peetz, 5:30 p.m. Boys’ Basketball Friday, Feb. 20 Creek Valley at Wallace, 6:30 p.m. Alliance at Sidney, 7 p.m. Minatare at Potter-Dix, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 Fleming at Peetz, 7 p.m. Wrestling Thursday, Feb. 19 Sidney at Class B State Tournament in Omaha, 3:30 p.m. MST Friday, Feb. 20 Sidney at Class B State Tournament in Omaha, 11:30 a.m. MST Saturday, Feb. 21 Sidney at Class B State Tournament in Omaha, 8:30 a.m. MST... Full story
GIRLS’ D2-11 BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Girls’ Basketball D2-11 Subdistrict Tournament At Sidney High School Monday, Feb. 16 No. 4 Banner County 43, No. 5 Minatare 32 Tuesday, Feb. 17 No. 1 Leyton (9-11) vs. No. 4 Banner County (3-16), 5:30 p.m. No. 2 Garden County (3-13) vs. No. 3 South Platte (2-14), 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 Semifinal winners, 6 p.m. GIRLS’ D1-12 BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Girls’ Basketball D1-12 Subdistrict Tournament At The Auditorium at Ogallala Monday, Feb. 16 No. 4 Morrill 48, No. 5 Creek Valley 40 Tuesday, Feb. 17 No. 1 Dundy C... Full story
