Week of October 17, 2024
Week of October 17, 2024
SIDNEY--Sidney's City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, October 8, and several important issues were on the agenda. After approving the previous regular meeting minutes and minutes from the Budget Hearing, the council moved to the current business. First on the regular agenda was a public hearing concerning an application by Travis Allen to subdivide a tract of land located in the southwest (SW/4) of Section Twenty-Five, Township Fourteen North, Range Fifty, West of the 6th PM...
SIDNEY--If you were at the Oktoberfest Parade last weekend, you undoubtedly saw the Sidney High School Class of 1984 Float go by packed with graduates from that storied year. They were loud and full of spirit and gathered for a weekend of reminiscing and fun that only true members of Generation X could appreciate. The festivities started Friday afternoon with a gathering of the alumni at Boss City Brewery in Sidney, and the group had specialized merchandise, including keychains and drink...
LINCOLN, Neb. October 10, 2024) – NEST 529 Education Savings Plan is excited to announce the "Look to the Future" Art Challenge Sweepstakes. This new initiative invites Nebraska students aged 5–10 to put their imaginations to paper and envision their dream careers. The sweepstakes encourages children to creatively express their aspirations by drawing what they want to be when they grow up. From teachers and veterinarians to park rangers and astronauts, children are encouraged to explore the endless possibilities of their futures. “The...
A jigsaw puzzle tournament sponsored by Friends of the Sidney Public Library took place on Sunday, October 13, 2024. A total of 14 two-person teams worked together to assemble a 500-piece puzzle with the top three teams receiving prizes as well as an opportunity to participate in the Lodgepole puzzle tournament in Spring. Team "Queen Bees": Elizabeth Dunnigan and Kelsey Brown took first place finishing in 1 hour and 20 minutes. Team "Get Jiggy With It": Shelly Peckham and Rhonda Douglas...
The second show heading into the 38th season of High Plains Arts Council was kicked off on Friday, October 11, 2024, to an eager audience. Traveling from Pittsfield, Massachusetts with his unique blend of comedy, circus tricks, and magic, Fantastick Patrick kept ticket holders young and old on the edge of their seats with his high-paced and enthusiastic performance, reminiscent of a "one-man America's Got Talent." Inspired while attending circus camp at just ten years old, Patrick devoted the...
SIDNEY--On Thursday, October 10, First Security made an $885 donation to the Sidney Public Schools with proceeds earned from their Affinity Debit Card program. The program offers Sidney Red Raider Debit Cards, which are available for most Security First checking accounts, and offer an easy way to support the school district while showing your Red Raider pride. "Our community is incredibly important to us, and we are thrilled to see how the Red Raiders debit card program is directly benefiting...
The Friends of the Sidney Public Library are requesting entries for their annual literary-themed pumpkin decorating contest. Entries may not be carved but they can be painted, accessorized, or even dressed up. You may drop off your submission at the Sidney Public Library between October 21 and October 26, 2024, after which time voting will take place at the Library with prizes awarded to top placing pumpkins. For questions regarding the contest, you can call the Sidney Library directly at...
Awarded " Young Agent of the Year 2024" at the Big I Conference in Kearney NE on October 10, 2024, Alex Weiss proudly represents his industry and community. Joining The Insurance Store team in February 2024, Weiss quickly became a valuable asset. His dedication to the community and passion for helping others have been evident in his work where he specializes in farm and agriculture insurance. Weiss' expertise has made a significant impact, and his efforts were recognized when he was awarded the...
Was it the butler in the hallway with the candlestick? Or the maid in the billiard room with the revolver? Join Way Out West Community Theatre for their theatrical version of Clue at the Sidney Elks Lodge #1894 at 1040 Jackson Street on November 1-2 and November 8-9. Doors will open at 5:30 pm, dinner service begins at 6 pm, and the show will start at 7 pm. This will be Way Out West’s first-ever dinner theatre experience. Tickets are $25 and include a lasagna dinner with a side salad, bread,...
By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Accurately sampling and testing hay is the only way to get a real understanding of the nutritive value of feed. Using values from previous years or a “book value” can be costly since a producer may incorrectly develop a ration using values that aren’t representative. Guidelines for sampling When sampling hay, getting a representative sample is a critical first step. Samples must accurately represent the entire lot of hay. The UNL NebGuide “Sampling Feeds for Analyses" (PDF version,...
INDIANAPOLIS – FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. This time-honored tradition will be held Oct. 23-26. The National FFA Organization is the nation's premier school-based youth leadership development organization with more 1 million members and 9,000 chapters in rural, suburban, and rural schools in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. FFA's...
Pastor Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of October, having been celebrated this year on October 13, 2024. Although local clergy usually receive some appreciation from loyal members of their congregations and satisfaction stemming from a well-delivered sermon, it never hurts to take a moment and say "thank you" to them regardless if your role in the church is congregant or worker. This year, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney provided their own Pastor Brenda...
Lorelei L. Bartling, Clerk Magistrate for Cheyenne County Court, passed away on January 11, 2022. Bartling served as Clerk Magistrate from July 1, 2010 until her death. She began her career with the judicial branch in 2006 as a records clerk in Cheyenne County Court, and throughout her years of service, she became known for her advocacy of children, particularly foster children, and her commitment to their well-being. She was one of the most highly respected and incredibly loved members of the...
Jeanine Dingman Kastens passed away peacefully in Pearland, Texas on 10/04/2024 at age 78. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dale Kastens. Jeanine was born in 1946 to Charlie and Virginia (Stone) Dingman in Kansas City, Missouri. They moved to Alliance, Nebraska where she grew up with her sister, Cindy (Dingman) Sorum of Lincoln, Nebraska, and brother, Charlie Dingman of Bozeman, Montana. Jeanine was a graduate of Alliance High School. She is survived by her husband and their three...
Irene E. Garcia, age 93, of Sidney, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Sidney, NE. A Rosary Service was held followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Bryan Ernest officiating. Interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Siena Francis House (sienafrancis.org) serving the homeless, King's Daughters (P.O. Box 823, Sidney, NE), and St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Irene was born...
SIDNEY--Cross Country fans and supporters had a bright and sunny day on October 10, 2024 at Hillside Golf Course in Sidney to cheer on runners ranging from Middle to High school who came from all around Western Nebraska to compete in the prestigious annual Sidney Invite. The autumn weather was clear if not a bit on the warm side, but that did not stop the runners from giving their all on the challenging course. The sides of the running paths were lined with supporters who cheered on the runners...
CHAPPELL--Creek Valley High School was bustling on Saturday, October 12, as the MAC Conference held their Elementary School and Junior High Volleyball tournament, and Elementary and Middle School Football Tournament. Good crowds came out to cheer on the youngsters on the gridiron and the volleyball court. After a full day of competition, the report results were as follows: For the Junior High Volleyball Tournament, the Potter-Dix girls defeated the South Platte team, and advanced to the next...
OSHKOSH--The Leyton Warriors have been quite successful in their inaugural season in 6-Man Football, but they had a big challenge ahead of them on October 10 as they traveled to Oshkosh to match up against a strong Garden County team for their Homecoming game. Garden County scored first with a rushing touchdown, but Leyton fired right back with a passing touchdown to move the score 8-to-6 in Garden County's favor. The teams continued to match scores through the first half, but Leyton's...
GERING--The total number of days seemed short, but there was a lot of activity in the few short months of the Girls Golf season. Wrapping up the season before the first snow comes on is a priority, so the golf team is always one of the first sports to have their State Tournament, and this year, the Sidney Lady Raiders travelled up to Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering for the B-1 Championships. Led by senior Claire Jordan, the Lady Raiders have had a competitive year, starting off the...
IMPERIAL--No matter if they're at home or on the road, the 2024 Sidney Red Raider Football team looks unstoppable after another dominating win against a district opponent. On Friday, October 11, the Red Raiders and the Sidney faithful drove out to Imperial for a match-up against the Chase County Longhorns. And again, Sidney captured an early lead, built it up, and cruised through the second half for another lopsided win by a final score of 35-to-12. Sidney opened on offense to start the game,...
Hannah Buchert For the Sun-Telegraph DALTON--For the fourth year in a row, The Hometown Heroes game took place under the lights in Dalton on Thursday, October 3rd with over 40 participants. This year, the game was held with the Leyton Tailgate Party. Flag Football was the game of choice, and members from the Dalton Volunteer Fire Department, Gurley Volunteer Fire Department, & Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office were the heroes that teamed up with Leyton Kindergarten through 6th Graders for an...
Today begins Sukkot. Malachi 1:2 "'I have loved you', says the Lord. 'Yes, I have loved Jacob.'" God so loves His people that He just wants to be among us. Father so arranged the fall feasts filled with figs for their healing power, olives for oil to anoint with joy and wine, blood of grapes, that we might be merry and enter rest. "For the Lord of Hosts has purposed. His hand is stretched out and who can turn it back?" Isaiah 14:27. God used a merciless murderer, Herod, who, when he found...
I've been a game player for more decades than I care to think about. I've played several different card games, a couple dozen different board games including checkers, Monopoly and chess. I've played games with marbles and became relatively good at them. In various boxes and cabinets in my house I have games that can be played by the little ones and others I can play with their parents. And in spite of my age I can also play games on a computer . . . mostly war games with other guys and gals on...
As a reader of this column, you are striving to improve your life. You want to attain your goals and bring your dreams into reality. You want to break through your self-imposed limitations. So you follow all of the advice in this column. But you think nothing is working. You are doing all the right things. Your attitude is positive. You are motivated. You have specific goals and a plan to reach them. You are taking action. Yet, still you feel as if you are not making the progress you had hoped...
Vice President Kamala Harris has shown us repeatedly that she's willing to abandon her alleged principles to make her radical agenda more appealing to the American people. It's misleading and dishonest. Recently, she shared that the latest principle she's willing to abandon is the U.S. Senate filibuster. By doing so, she would be burning down an American institution to force her radical policies through Congress. It's a slap in the face to tens of millions of common-sense Americans who will...
