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A new location for Savor & Grace was celebrated with an official "cutting of the cheese" Monday morning at 824 Tenth Avenue in Downtown Sidney. Owner Jill Sauder is the mastermind behind the operation, a place you can gather together and enjoy fresh quality charcuterie eats and other healthy scrumptious goods. What is a charcuterie board or box? A French inspired meal consisting of cold meats, cheeses, preserves or hummus, fruits, veggies, nuts and other delectable treats. S&G offers their own...
The Director of Economic Development position has been filled. Brandy Stone, a Potter native and graduate, has exemplified the true meaning of hard work and dedication. Having joined the Army straight out of college, Stone is no stranger to arduous tasks; Stone served as Active Duty for seven years before transitioning to a Reservist position. Stone's roots run deep in the community, with both her and her husband being from the area, the success of Cheyenne County is imperative. "I want to see...
The Leyton Fine Arts Club hosted a black light paint party February 16; with paint, supplies and snacks provided, good fun and great art was made by all. The party acted as a fundraiser for the Arts Club who take yearly field trips to fine arts related activities. Past years include a trip to the Denver Art Museum as well as WNCC musicals in Scottsbluff. Mrs. Hansen is in charge of the Leyton Fine Arts club, "we wanted to create a fun and unique ways of getting the community involved in fine...
The 2024 Nebraska Young Artist Awards have selected 3 area students as this year's recipients. The annual award is an honor bestowed to High School Juniors who are skilled in the areas of visual art, music, dance, theatre or film, and emerging media. Students are picked based on quality of work and rewarded with a private ceremony April 3rd honoring them on the UNL campus. Deanna Horst and Dru Weimer both of Sidney High School were chosen based on their talents in music, Monique Trejo a student...
Western Nebraska is home to a variety of beauty, from the splendor of waving fields of gold, to the stretching of magenta sunrises and sunsets on the wide open plains, there is a special brilliance to the painted treasures scattered throughout our quiet countryside and towns. Working as the brainchild behind many of these silent splendors is Nebraska native and Garden County art teacher, Lauren Olson. Originally inspired by the idea to make the town she was living in more colorful, Olson began...
The Cheyenne County Extension Office has a new Manager and 4-H Aide, Victoria Edwards of Chappell Nebraska has officially filled the position. Edwards has deep roots in 4-H, a former grand champion showman, she's worked with livestock since was only 4 years old. The hard work and perseverance taught her valuable life and character skills that she continues to show into adulthood, "4-H shows you what working hard means and how rewarding it can be," Edwards had to say. Edwards grew up on a hog...
The fourth Open Mic Night hosted by Keep Sidney Beautiful was well attended on February 28 at Beans & Steams Coffee House. "There's a lot of talent here in Sidney and this event just keeps getting bigger and better," Sandra Buckner, Executive Director of KSB had to say. The first performer of the evening was no stranger to the Open Mic stage, Michelle Haun, Educational Director for KSB, read a few of her own original works about rising up and out of hard times and romance. She then ended her...
The time has come to whip out your best running shoes and your cleanest kilt for the annual Shamrock & Roll Run/Walk 5k held March 16. The race is put on by the Cheyenne County Community Center with donations from patrons and sponsors. Cash prizes will be rewarded to the top male, female and youth with a FREE green beer rewarded to the first 50 runners. The race will begin March 16 in front of the Community Center at 627 Toledo St at 9am, for more information call Tara Gray at 308-254-7000 or...
In honor of Lent, the Sidney Elk's Lodge will be offering a Friday Night Fish Fry every Friday from 5:30pm – 7:00pm in March. The meal will include fish, coleslaw, potatoes, roll, and dessert; there will also be a chicken strip option. Dine-in and carry-out are available. The Elk's Lodge is located at 1040 Jackson Street, to contact them you may call 308-249-4789....
What was brainstormed over a cheeseboard and a bottle of wine with a friend has aged into fine and flavorful fruition. Jill Sauder, owner of Savor & Grace in Sidney, has brought a combination of nostalgic "lunchable" charm, and healthy - but fun - clean eating to life. Originally situated on the edge of town, Sauder has now transitioned towards her new downtown location at 824 10th Avenue. The move was inspired by the need to expand; with new ideas facing the forefront and a growing clientele,...
After months of anticipation, Dominos Pizza has officially opened its doors at 610 Glover Road #1. To seal the deal, the franchise celebrated with an official ribbon cutting held by the Chamber Monday afternoon. "We're very excited to be a part of the community and hope to bring excellent customer service to Sidney," Brian Tramp, manager, said about the new location. "Brian cares about his employees and his customers, he's a great fit for Dominos," Amber Delgrosso, owner, had to say in regards...
Much like the many different books behind its walls, the Sidney Public Library has a colorful collection of Librarians, each with their own unique story. Some have joined the team in the past few years, but others have left a lasting impact for decades. When one thinks of a librarian they imagine a bookworm with glasses; Larami Burner, an employee of SPL for the past 4 years, is a self-professed bookworm and a lover of anything novel. She's the friendly face you see behind the front desk most we...
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners and Equalization Board met Tuesday morning with a light agenda. The meeting began with approving the minutes of the previous and the review and payment of claims. Following, Commissioner Sanders discussed the receiving of a $500 grant with purpose to be used towards CPR/AED training for local medical personnel. The grant does not cover the full cost, and with more discussion needed to make a decision in how to proceed, the topic was tabled until the...
No stranger to the sampling scene, Hometown Liquor hosted a Valentine's Day related "Sipper-Bowl" February 8 at their 1500 Illinois St location. Eager attendees were treated to free samples of chocolate Bailey's coupled with salted caramel Smirnoff as well as other scrumptious and festive pairings. Welcome to all who sipped, small laminated recipe cards served as mementos from the event. Influenced by the idea to introduce a new activity to the area, Hometown Manager Natalie Lucero had this to...
To combat local hunger, Security First Bank participated in their fifth annual Feeding Hearts Food Drive from February 1-14. Community members were encouraged to donate non perishable food items that will be redistributed to Congregate Meal patrons struggling to make ends meet. Meals on Wheels, another name for Congregate Meals, is partially funded by The Older Americans Act with other resources stemming from community and private donors, according to mealsonwheelsamerica.org. With each program...
Nestled in the heart of our small town, the Sidney Public Library on 12th Avenue is home to thousands of books, magazines, DVDs, and more, with an adventure waiting for each patron who walks through the front door. Waiting behind the counter to give each excited reader a recommendation is Amanda Eastin, Library Director. It's been her goal to make the library and it's resources available to every citizen of the community, especially those unable to make it to the physical location. If you're ima...
