Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper

Articles from the May 2, 2014 edition


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 12 of 12

  • Sing it proud!

    Dave Faries|May 2, 2014

    West Elementary in Sidney held their spring concert on Thursday evening before an appreciative audience. The students also presented retiring teacher Sue Wilson with gifts.... Full story

  • The Sidney Public Schools Fine Arts Week will begin Monday, May 5

    For The Sun-Telegraph|May 2, 2014

    The instrumental music concert for grades 6-12 will be Monday May 5 at 7:00 pm. Performing will be the 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grade bands, Middle School and High school Jazz bands and the Sidney High School Concert Band all under the direction of Mr. Nathan Beutler. On Tuesday, May 6, the Vocal Music Department will present their final concert for grades 7-12 at 7:00 p.m. The Choral groups are under the direction of Mr. David Mead and are accompanied by Mrs. Jennifer Mead and Mrs. Kathleen Wagner. Groups appearing will be the Sidney Singers,... Full story

  • McCoy outlines plans to deal with taxes, other issues during Sidney visit

    Dave Faries|May 2, 2014

    Beau McCoy had to laugh when asked what he might do about the persistent wind, if elected governor. The candidate recounted how, on his drive toward Sidney on Tuesday, he could have saved gas by putting the truck in neutral, allowing the tailwind to push the vehicle down the road. With less than two weeks to go before Nebraska's May 13 primary, however, McCoy was quite willing to brave 40 to 60 mile per hour gusts to visit again with local residents. In addition to the wind and the big issue tal...

  • Across the Fence: David F. Cook and 'Indian Joe'

    M. Timothy Nolting|May 2, 2014

    In the archives of the Texas Trail Museum in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming I came across a file labeled, "Cook, Dave." In the file are several copies of hand written documents written by David F. Cook of Cheyenne, Wyoming. One document containing seven neatly written pages is titled, "Early Day Ranches Cheyenne Vicinity" at the top of page one, in a different hand, is written, "Uncle Dave wrote this Feb 1991." Nowhere in the documents does it tell of Uncle Dave's age in 1991 but the cursive writing is...

  • Death Notice - Dale D. Foster

    May 2, 2014

    Dale D. Foster, 77 of Potter, passed away at his home Friday morning, May 2, 2014. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Dale’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story

  • Good Old Days – 05-02-14

    May 2, 2014

    1 YEARS AGO MAY 2, 1914 'Verdict For $16,000 Awarded To Mrs. Phillips – Big Damages Against Union Pacific For Death Of Plaintiffs Husband' The trail of the damage case of Erba J. Phillips vs. Union Pacific R. R. Co. was held in district court this week and a verdict for $16,000 was given the plaintiff by the jury. Mrs. Phillips sued to recover damages for the death of her husband, Ray Chester Phillips which occurred on March 13, 1913, in a wreck on the Union Pacific which took place twelve m...

  • Time, prayer

    Rev. Thomas Hyde, First United Methodist Sidney|May 2, 2014

    There is an old story about a man who was praying to God. He said, “God!” God responded, “Yes?” “Can I ask a question?” “Go right ahead,” God said. “God, what is a million years to you?” God said, “A million year to me is only a second.” “God, what is a million dollars to you?” God said, “A million dollars to me is as a penny.” So the man said, “Can I have a penny?” And God said, “Sure! Just a second.” But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. (2 Pet...

  • Local stars shine at Best of the West

    Stephen McKay|May 2, 2014

    Close finishes, personal best efforts and plenty of drama made up the annual all-star track & field event known as The Best of the West Classic in Scottsbluff Thursday. Representatives from three area schools - Sidney, Potter-Dix and Leyton - sent qualifiers to the event, and all came away with the hardware of success. As only qualified team members were present, the Best of the West is more of an individual event than a team affair. However, the Sidney boys managed to outpoint the other 21...

  • Red Raiders struggle in windy Scottsbluff

    Stephen McKay|May 2, 2014

    The Sidney Red Raiders Golf team struggled to their worst team score of the season Thursday at the home of its most dangerous district opponent, Scottsbluff. Sidney finished the tournament with a total of 382 strokes at Scotts Bluff Country Club. Sidney's low score was again turned in by senior Brendon Brown, who recorded an 89. Ryan Birner (94), Bradey Radcliffe (97), Caleb Bowen (102) and Garrett Wamsley (108) also struggled in the cold and windy conditions. With a team consisting of players...

  • Four Winds course proves aptly named

    Dave Faries|May 2, 2014

    Wind whipped through the MAC tournament on Thursday. It forced drives to veer sharply into the trees. It stalled approach shots lofted toward the green. And it caused golfers to doubt each and every decision. There was, however, one consolation. "It was good to your back," Creek Valley's Wyatt McMillan reported. The Storm finished the day in second place behind a solid Bayard lineup. Lane Godfrey led the squad with an 83, taking third on the leaderboard by winning the tiebreaker over the...

  • Area Sports Schedule 05-02-14

    May 2, 2014

    Fri. May 2 BASEBALL DISTRICTS Peetz vs. Weldon Valley at NJC 10 a.m. GOLF Sidney @ Chadron 9 a.m. Sat. May. 3 TRACK & FIELD Sidney @ Chadron 9 a.m. MAC Meet @ Chappell 9 a.m. Sun. May 4 No Games Scheduled Mon. May 5 No Games Scheduled Tue. May 6 TRACK & FIELD Creek Valley @ Sutherland 4 p.m. (Best of the Midwest) Peetz at League Meet @ Sterling TBA GOLF Storm Invite @ Chappell 9 a.m. Wed. May 7 No Games Scheduled Thu. May 8 GOLF Sidney @ Gering 9 a.m. Sidney JV, Potter-Dix, Creek Valley @ Kimball 9 a.m. Fri. May 9 TRACK & FIELD Sidney @ Bayard... Full story

  • Best of the West

    Stephen McKay|May 2, 2014

    The Coyotes' Regyn Hicks won the high jump.... Full story