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Some people do things because they need to be done, not because of the time in the spotlight. This kind of person has a passion that is seen in how he, or she, works with people and applies the sweat to be quietly involved in projects benefitting those same people. Sidney and Cheyenne County overall has people with those qualities. In December 2019, friends and family said their goodbyes to Alan Hartzler of Sidney, one of the people whose passion was young people and sports. "He had a really...
Beauty Lou, played in this scene by Chloe Berger, addresses the cast during the production of "Beauty Lou and the Country Beast" Saturday, Feb. 1. The play was produced by the Missoula Children's Theatre with a cast of local students....
Sidney city utility customers will soon see modest changes to their utility bills. On Jan. 28, the Sidney City Council approved third reading of proposed changes to the water rates and the electricity rates. The Third Reading was approved with a 4-1 vote. Vice-Mayor Joe Arterburn voted against changes to the electric fees and the water fees. "I still think to pass this now would be short-sighted," Arterburn said before the votes were cast. He said he was concerned about saddling the new city...
February is just arriving and deadlines are approaching for the Primary Election. The filing deadline for incumbent candidates wishing to be on the Primary Election ballot must submit their filing forms by Feb. 18. Even if an office-holder is seeking a different position, one other than what they current hold, they are required to file their intent by 5 p.m. Feb. 18. The deadline for non-incumbents is 5 p.m. March 2. The 2020 Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12. The following...
In 1977, a Seattle juvenile court judge developed the concept of citizen volunteers who are directed to meet with, speak for juveniles who are in the court system. The program developed into Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). In Nebraska, CASA programs operate in compliance with the Nebraska Court Appointed Special Advocate Act. In Cheyenne, Kimball and Deuel Counties, volunteers are appointed through PlainsWest CASA. PlainsWest CASA Executive Director Krista Bruns met with the Cheyenne...
Frances F. Miller, 90, of rural Dalton passed away Thursday evening, January 30, 2020 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Bud Gillespie officiating. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Miller family....
Nebraska Ext.’s Master Gardener Program is taking applications for Panhandle residents who enjoy horticulture, want to learn more, and are willing to volunteer to share their knowledge with their community. Master Gardener training will begin in early February at several sites in the Panhandle. To sign up for the program, call your local Nebraska Ext. County Office, or pick up a brochure from Ext. offices in Scottsbluff, Alliance or Sidney. The brochure has a registration form that needs to be completed and returned by Jan. 31. The brochure a...
The devastating floods of 2019 are not an event any Nebraskan will soon forget. The floods took more than farms, fields, businesses and homes; for some youth, it took their summer fun. This year, the Potter Carbowl has decided to donate funds, from the BBQ competition, to assist the youth of Knox County who were robbed of their favorite summer pastime: baseball. Knox County was one of many places along the Missouri River affected by the destructive flood. Infrastructure, homes, businesses, and...
Boys Results Bayard January 30 Bayard 11 12 16 11 50 Gering 15 19 8 14 56 January 31 South Platte - - - - 34 Bayard - - - - 57 February 1 Bayard 8 12 9 4 33 Bridgeport 15 17 15 25 72 Creek Valley January 28 Creek Valley 8 4 9 2 23 Sutherland 12 13 21 20 66 Janaury 30 Bridgeport 23 30 20 16 89 Creek Valley 14 16 10 6 46 January 31 Creek Valley 13 14 15 10 52 Garden Cty 11 10 21 12 54 Garden County January 30 Garden Cty 15 15 15 14 59 South Platte 14 7 14 12 47 1/31 Creek Valley 13 14 15 10 52 Garden Cty 11 10 21 12 54 Minatare January 30 Minatar...
Sidney's Red Raider Wrestling had three competitions in a row last week, starting off with a dualmeet against Alliance on Thursday at Sidney High School. Te Red Raiders opened an early lead with pins by Austin Munier, Julian Maytorena and Jacob Peckham, along with a win by decision by Jordan Ruiz. Alliance fought back with with a few pins and a win by decision of their own, but Sidney had built an insurmountable lead and after Hayden Hofrock won by pin at 285, the Red Raiders secured the dual...
Sidney's Lady Raider Basketball team continued to add to the win column, tallying three straight victories after North Platte ended a Sidney ten-game win streak in the third week of January. Sidney hosted 14-and-1 Chadron on Friday, and the tall and tough Lady Cardinals challenged from the start with strong defense limiting the Lady Raiders inside shooting. Chadron built a 14-to-11 lead late in the first period when Sidney senior Mattie Johnson buried a three pointer to knot the score at 14...
Sidney's Red Raider Basketball team hosted the 7-and-8 Chadron Cardinals on Friday and neither team could put points on the board to start the game. After three full minutes of missed shots and turnovers, Chadron finally connected with a three point shot, but Sidney responded by going a run to tie and then open a lead. Chadron battled back at the end of the period, but Sidney senior Skylar Hieneman's jumper at the buzzer put the Raiders ahead 12-to-9. The second quarter continued the defensive...
Raymond LeRoy Worster, age 88, of Lodgepole, NE, peacefully passed away on January 27, 2020, surrounded by his family. He worked hard all his life; his hands were weathered and scarred; now those working hands have laid to rest. Cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service and inurnment will take place at a later date at Weyerts Cemetery north of Lodgepole. You may view Ray's Book of Memories, Leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Raymond was born...
Karen Reichman, 81, of Chappell passed away early Thursday morning, January 23, 2020 at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado after a long courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the Chappell United Methodist Church with Pastor David Abbott officiating. Burial followed in the Chappell City Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the donor's choice. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is...
Isaiah Tobin Lindholm was born on January 23, 2020. God gave three days for his family to celebrate his precious life, before taking him home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on January 26th. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 3rd in the Community Bible Church in Bayard, NE with Pastor Brad Kihlthau officiating, where we will celebrate his precious life and worship our God for his many blessings. Services will conclude at the church. Cremation has been held. Friends...
