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  • Millner honors Dick Cabela at shareholder meeting

    Caitlin Sievers|Jun 5, 2014

    A revenue growth of $475 million in 2013 as well as more stores in the future were highlights of the 2014 Cabela's shareholder meeting, held at Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. "You'll notice I'm not in a suit and tie," Cabela's CEO Tommy Millner told the audience. "There's several reasons for that. I hate suits and ties." He explained that he donned the "tans" that Cabela's outfitters wear in honor of the company's founder Dick Cabela, who died earlier this year. This is the first...

  • Death Notice - Randy Joe Ross, SR.

    Jun 5, 2014

    Randy Joe Ross, SR., 52 of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Randy’s care and Funeral arrangements.... Full story

  • Court Briefs 06-05-14

    Jun 5, 2014

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Wednesday, June 4, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Christopher Nielsen, age 37 of Sidney, appeared for arraignment on a charge of Terroristic Threats and 3rd Degree Domestic Assault on a Pregnant Woman. Both are class IV Felonies. He pled not guilty. A pre-trial conference set for Aug. 12 at 9:30 a.m. James Corne, age 25 of Sidney, appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of Terroristic Threats, a class IV felony. He waived the preliminary hearing and arraignment has... Full story

  • Community Calendar 06-06-14

    Jun 5, 2014

    Coming Up International Spy Academy Vacation Bible School at Evangelical Free Church (2763 11th St, Sidney) - Mon., June 23 through Thurs., June 26th - 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 4 years - 4th grade are invited to attend the 4 day vacation Bible school “International Spy Academy” held on June 23 through June 26th from 9-11:30 am. Call the church office for more information at 254-6162 or email [email protected] to sign up your child today!!! Gear up for VBS! Join us for Community Vacation Bible School (VBS) for the ages 2 thr... Full story

  • Saying Thanks

    Marva Ellwanger|Jun 5, 2014

    Tim Herrera, Chris Arent and Mark Onstott, coaches for Sidney's Legion baseball team thank outgoing Sun-Telegraph sports writer Stephen McKay for his coverage of the team.... Full story

  • Lance Armstrong vs. Floyd Landis

    William H. Benson, Columnist|Jun 5, 2014

    Floyd Landis rode his bicycle for the United States Postal Team for three years, from 2002-2004, alongside his teammate, Lance Armstrong, who won the Tour de France each of those years. Floyd admits now that during those three years, he cowered to Lance. It was known that “Lance called the shots on the team,” and “what Lance said went.” “He ran his team like a high-powered corporation.” Lance wanted to win big, and he did so by doping himself and his teammates. In 1995, Lance had lost a race...

  • Tales of a coffee-holic: A different attitude

    Caitlin Sievers|Jun 5, 2014

    When I went the Cabela’s shareholder meeting last year, a few days after I moved to Sidney, I can’t tell you how surprised I was at how devoted Cabela’s employees were to their company. Some of the workers’ emotional attachment to Cabela’s and its founders astonished me. This observation of Cabela’s employees’ dedication to their employer continued through my time here. At the shareholder meeting yesterday, as I milled through the crowd and spoke to a few people I heard nothing but positive comments. I’m sure everyone who works there isn’t hap...

  • Letter to the Editor: Keep them inside

    Corinne McGee - Sidney|Jun 5, 2014

    Take a look at your neighbors yard, is there a pet in dire need of someone to love it? One that is in a small cage and not taken care of? Lucky to be fed and watered once a day, kennel has no place to walk around. People who can not keep their pets inside with them, should not own pets. That includes hunters, and their so called best friend. Yes they will still hunt if they live in the house, why not put up a fence and a dog door to the garage and their house in the garage, or someone needs to make you live like your pet? I am sorry but... Full story

  • Cool to be green

    Cynthia Gill - For The Sun-Telegraph|Jun 5, 2014

    Caitlyn Deal kicks off the first meeting of the Cool Kids Club 4-H gardening project group. Deal and her brothers, Jeffrey and Zach, wrote a grant for their Junior Leader 4-H Club to start a community gardening project with a learning component. They teamed up with the Cool Kids Club. The group will meet weekly throughout the summer to learn about gardening and science. The project also developed into a new partnership between UNL Extension and the Cool Kids Club. CKC is the newest Cheyenne... Full story

  • Ten Questions with Wendall Gaston Mayor of Sidney / Safeway Pharmacist

    Dave Faries|Jun 5, 2014

    Wendall Gaston has served the people of Sidney for decades--not only as a pharmacist at Safeway, but also in city government. The current mayor of Sidney took the Safeway pharmacy position in 1999. Before that, he owned a place downtown, which he opened just after graduating from the University of Wyoming's pharmacy school in 1976. He also served on the city council for close to 13 years. During this time, Gaston also earned an MBA from the University of Nebraska and a doctorate from Kansas. He...

  • Sidney hitless in 11-1 home loss

    Stephen McKay|Jun 5, 2014

    The Buckley Bombers from Chappell looked a little out of sorts after their first-inning rally was cut short by a technical fault--batting out of order. But the way pitcher Chance Dunker dominated the mound, it didn't really matter. With a no hitter served up to Sidney Post 17 by Dunker, the Bombers first inning mishap was quickly forgotten. They went on to an 11-1 win in a game which hit the 10-run rule after six innings. The juniors also had a disappointing end to their night as they let a 3-0...

  • Talking Sports: Let me assure you, the pleasure has been all mine

    Stephen McKay|Jun 5, 2014

    I suppose Sidney Girls Head Basketball Coach Tyler Shaw said it best. In fact it made so much sense to him - and to me - he said it on multiple occasions. “They make good humans in Sidney,” he said. Right you are, coach. No arguments from me. They import good humans, too. Perhaps it’s something in the air that affects whoever graces this area of western Nebraska. I don’t know that anyone deserves to receive so much kindness as I have over the past 13-plus months, but I’m grateful. It’s not just since I’ve made it known that I’m moving on from... Full story

  • Legion Baseball

    Stephen McKay|Jun 5, 2014

    Mitch Rolls slides safely into third base.... Full story