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To fully understand the foundation of Cabela’s success and loyalty throughout the years, it is important to understand where the family's roots began and their drive for success in maintaining core values and mission. According to the book “Cabela’s- The First Half Century, Celebrating 50 Years,” as the World’s Foremost Outfitter, Cabelas’ ancestors were Nebraska pioneers from the Czech Republic. James Cabela, Jim and Dick’s grandfather came to America in 1884 when he was 14. James Cabela spent 10 years working off his debt on a farm near Brain...
Edgar Almond appeared in district court Wednesday with his lawyer Steven Elmhauser in front of Honorable judge Weimer. Almond is being charged with possession of a destructive device, a class IV felony. The charges stem from an incident called in to the police department on Sept. 14, which tipped police off that Almond illegally was making explosive devices in his van. Elmhauser requested for Almond’s bond to be reduced due to his belief that Almond was not a danger to the public, saying the explosive device was detonated in an abandoned f...
Tonya Yates, 37, of Sidney was in District Court Wednesday in front of District Court Judge Derek C. Weimer, for an entry of plea hearing on the charge of aiding consumation of a felony, a class IV felony. In court, special prosecutor for the Sate of Nebraska, Doug Warner, read the allegations against Yates. Warner read that on May 21 2015, Yates was arrested in Logan County Colorado with Mindy Richmond for allegedly attempting to burglarize a home. Warner went on to read to the court that upon release from Logan County Jail, Yates contacted...
Dale Hotes appeared in Cheyenne County district court with his lawyer Don Miller in front of Honorable Judge Weimer Wednesday. Hotes has been charged with attempted assault on a police officer, a Class IV felony, and terrorist threats, which is a Class III felony. If found guilty on all charges Hotes will face up to six years in prison. An application was previously submitted to the court for a competency evaluation to be performed on Hotes to determine if he was competent enough to stand trial. After being evaluated in Lincoln by an expert,...
Jean Taylor, 77 of Sidney, and former Denver, CO area resident, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center, Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 7 in the Sidney Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Doug Birky officiating. Services will conclude at the church. Inurnment will take place in the Mt. Lindo Cemetery near Morrison, CO. Memorial contributions may be made in Jean's name to the Evangelical Free Church. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cre...
By Larry Nelson Veteran’s History Project As was the case much of the time, the Cheyenne County Selective Service System was doing its job, drafting young men to help fill the ranks of the Army, mainly. After the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, the manpower needs of the military were very urgent. There were six sons in the Larson household west of Gurley, NE and/or northeast of Potter. Three of the young men (brothers) were notified that they were going to be drafted. About the only questions were when and how many at a time?The timing was m...
Potter-Dix ran its match win streak to 18 at the beginning of the week with triangular wins over Bayard and Kimball. The Lady Coyotes won the triangular in straight sets, smashing Bayard 25-9, 25-9 behind the triple attack of Alexus Rozelle, Dawson Sharman and Audrey Juelfs from the net. Rozelle had seven kills against the Lady Tigers, while Sharman and Juelfs added six and five kills, respectively. Trinity Langley chipped in with three ace serves, and another three blocks. Rozelle also led the...
Single ladies are invited to bring their cars to the Sidney Evangelical Free Church parking lot at 2763 11th Avenue - 9:00 a.m. to noon for a free winter car check up. Our inspection includes: lights, tires, oil, transmission fluid, battery, antifreeze, brake fluid, belts and other items. We will even vacuum your vehicle. No mechanical work will be done. You can help yourself to some coffee and donuts while the inspection is being completed. Call 254-6162 with any questions....