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While many people are gratified with a career in one occupation but several locations, others have interests that develop into careers, including “volunteer careers.” Steve Mattoon is closing his 36th year of service to one “career” and location — Sidney Public Schools. “I am concluding my 36th year and ninth four-year-term,” he said recently. He said he considered not running prior to the last two elections. He decided to stay on the board because of the instability related to the changes a...
The City of Sidney will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, in observance of Christmas. All city departments will be closed including the Landfill and the Library, and the transportation buses will not be running. The Library will also be closed on December 26. The Solid Waste Department will be collecting Thursday and Friday’s trash on Wednesday, December 23. The City of Sidney will also be closed on Friday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s. All city departments will be closed including the Landfill and the Lib...
The Sidney City Council has a change and a continued leadership. In the Dec. 8 Zoom council meeting, the council approved the verification of votes cast in the Nov. 3 election. The Sidney City Council approved the purchase of a new fire truck for just less than $500,000. The vote came during the Dec. 8 meeting of the city council. County Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh's certified count shows1,695 votes for Joe Arterburn, 1,896 votes for Burke Radcliffe, 1,089 for Loren Hoekema and 19 scatterings. For...
Children run through the toys with their imagination and excitement two strides ahead of their youthful legs. They slide down from the make-believe castle while friends on the other side of the area crawl through a “tunnel,” a plastic chute that stimulates the vision of being a conquering hero. Meanwhile, a child on the perimeter of the play area has to push his imagination harder because his wheelchair or walker doesn't maneuver the small gravel well, and the young mom on the far corner has...
Gayle Maxon-Edgerton passed away peacefully, surrounded by members of her loving family. After years of challenging her cancer, and winning many rounds, Gayle died Saturday, December 5, 2020. Thoughtful of others always, she continued to the end to remember a birthday, and know if there were snacks and ice cream for her granddaughters. Born June 23, 1951 in Sidney, Nebraska to Joanne Ackerman and F. LeBaron Goodwin, she grew up in a family that was full of music. True to her family’s h...
Doyle Clement Sanders, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2020 with his loving wife Charlotte and family by his side. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Burial with full Military Honors was in the Greenwood Cemetery at Sidney. You may view Doyle’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Services will be r...
Joyce Elaine Schubarth Moench passed away on November 28, 2020, at the age of 80 in Wylie, Texas. She was born in Sidney, Nebraska on August 24, 1940. A graveside service was held on December 5, 2020 at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas, where she was laid to rest in the Chapel Gardens mausoleum. There will be a summer memorial service. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Joyce was the oldest of four daughters who all loved to sing together. She was a...
Nebraskans are known for common sense, tenacity, and grit. When faced with a major challenge, we don’t panic or abandon core principles and long-standing traditions. Instead, we pull together to do what’s best for our communities. Whether it’s a pandemic or historic flooding, Nebraskans have shown the world that we can overcome incredible challenges. In mid-November, Nebraska’s coronavirus hospitalizations had reached a critical point. With nearly 1,000 coronavirus patients, hospitals across...
This is my last column about globalist agendas unless readers request more. To review, this is NOT conspiracy theory. Most of what I describe is out in the open for anyone to read on the World Economic Forum’s website. There you can read what the elite, wealthy and powerful from business, politics, academia, entertainment, media and religion have as goals. They are laid out in discussions about the Great Reset, Agenda 21, Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2050. Here are some of them. Economics – Bec...
“Whoever shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.” “As to Jesus of Nazareth, my opinion of who you particularly desire, I think the system of morals and His religion as He left them to us, is the best the world ever saw, or is likely to see.” — Benjamin Franklin A few years ago, it feels like longer, then-President Barack Obama gained attention when he told a crowd America is not a Christian nation, nor has it ever claimed t...
I believe that God has always had His wise ones in every age of this earth’s history. God has given wisdom to Judges, Kings and Prophets so that His people would understand the times in which they lived and know what to do. Surely, in today’s time of uncertainty, we need God’s wisdom, instruction and providential guidance. In the Christmas Story, God gave wisdom to His wise ones from Persia to come searching for the Savior, so they could worship Him. Does God have His wise ones in our day? So, what is involved in being a wise one for God?...
Have your retirement plans changed because of COVID-19? If so, you have plenty of company. Nearly 40 percent of those planning to retire say the pandemic has disrupted their intentions, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the New Retirement study. You might have been thinking about retiring early – can you still do so? Even without a crisis, it’s not a bad idea to review your important life goals from time to time. So, in thinking about the possibility of early retirement, consider these factors: Your retirement lif...
INDIANAPOLIS - Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year 4,136 American Degrees were be awarded. David James George, a member of the Leyton...
Are you yearning for spring and the growing season? Beat the winter doldrums by attending Nebraska Extension Master Gardener classes starting Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. This year’s lineup of classes will be taught completely online due to COVID-19 protocols. Gardening enthusiasts can participate by attending individual classes without extra commitment to the program for a nominal fee for the entire series. Participants can attend the classes of their choice to increase their personal horticultural knowledge. Class topics include container gardenin...
LINCOLN – Agricultural producers can now make elections and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2021 crop year. The signup period is open through March 15, 2021, and producers are encouraged to begin working with their USDA county Farm Service Agency (FSA) office now to complete the process. These key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety-net programs help producers weather fluctuations in either revenue or price for certain crops. ARC/PLC payments for the 2019 production season we...
Three local 4-H members competed in the Nebraska Make It With Wool Contest held on November 21 in Lexington. The Nebraska State competition was organized by Andrea Nisely from Lexington. Kourtney Keller participated in the Preteen Division, sewing a light blue and silver cape made from soft Mohair medium weight wool. Deanna Horst placed fifth in the Junior Division with her black and white fitted dress made with Gabardine wool. Felicity Beyer won second place in the Senior Division with a royal...
Sharon Lorraine DeNovellis , age 71, went to be with our Lord on December 10, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Sidney. Memorials can be made to the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 1-6:00 to sign Sherry’s register book and leave condolences for the f... Full story
Last year, Sidney Middle School’s 7th Grade Volleyball team went undefeated and didn’t lose a set the entire season. A year later, the girls did it again with another perfect season for the SMS 8th Grade Volleyball team. The perfect season raises Lady Raider Head Coach Jack Thorpe’s 15 year record to 166-12. Starting with a victory over Gering, the team then won the Sidney Invitational with straight set victories over Scottsbluff, Chadron and Gering. The Lady Raiders then defeated Kimball and w...
Sidney’s Red Raider Basketball teams each pocketed a road win followed by a home victory, earning important wins early in the season. On Friday the Sidney squads traveled to Imperial to face the undefeated Chase County teams, with the Lady Raiders using a second-half rally to earn their 49-to-41 victory while the boys started fast and cruised 70-to-54 win. The Lady Raiders engaged in a defensive battle with the Lady Longhorns, and went into the intermission down 18-to-16. But a big 20-point thir...
Both Creek Valley Storm Basketball teams are having a rough start to their seasons, with the Lady Storm relying on young players mixed with a few veterans to improve, while the boys team has surprisingly been unable to secure their first win despite their height and experience. On Tuesday, both fell to the St. Patrick’s Irish teams, with the girls squad falling behind 31-to-1 in the first quarter, and ending up on the wrong side of a 64-to-14 final. The boys team could not keep pace with the h...
Potter-Dix’s Coyote Basketball teams had a busy week, with both squads on the road for match ups against Arthur County and Creek Valley followed by a Saturday afternoon game against Paxton in Potter. The action started Tuesday with the Lady Coyotes in a mismatch against a powerful Arthur County Lady Wolves team. The Potter-Dix program is in a rebuilding phase, but first year Head Coach Shannon Wintholz is already getting results with the girls playing together better and already minimizing t...
Sidney’s Red Raider Wrestling team traveled to Wyoming for the weekend’s Charlie Lake Duals Tournament, and finished up a strong weekend with a 5-and-1 record the two-day event. Sidney started off the tournament with a 49-to-24 loss to Cheyenne East, but recovered and won their next five duals to end the weekend with five wins against one loss. Sidney next hosts the Sidney-Bridgeport Invite on Saturday. Cheyenne East defeats Sidney 49-24 182 - Blaise Ronnau (Cheyenne East) over Brady Robb (Si...
Sidney Police Department December 3 12:25 am, Traffic Stop, 11th Ave & Summit Dr. 2:15 am, Medical Call, 2400 block Craig Ave. 3:52 am, Suspicious Activity, 900 block Jackson St. 7:52 am, Animal Call, Conestoga Court, 600 block E Illinois St. 8:03 am, Traffic Complaint, E & S Auto Supplies, 1200 block Illinois St. 11:23 am, Traffic Stop, 59 WB Interstate 80, Cheyenne Co. 12:33 pm, Civil Standby-Keep the Peace, Cheyenne Villa, 1900 block Ash St. 2:33 pm, Code Violation, 1500 block Elm St. 3:48 pm, Traffic Hazard, Link 17J, Cheyenne Co. 3:50 pm,...
MAKING PRESENTS BRIGHT —The Sidney Elks Lodge offered gift wrapping services Saturday. For a donation, volunteers provided wrapping of gifts while patrons enjoyed a hot cocoa and cookie. Donations will go to the kitchen renovation project. The Elks will also be wrapping gifts 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 19, and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Dec. 20. Pictured from left wrapping presents are Donna Schluckbien, Erin Huddleston and Deb Taylor....
We are finally getting some good news about the coronavirus. The number of hospitalizations in Nebraska declined last week and both Moderna and Pfizer are beginning to send out vaccinations. Because those working in the medical field, those in nursing homes, and high risk individuals will be the first to receive these vaccinations, the rest of us will have to wait. So now is a good time to remind the public about what can be done at home to treat the symptoms of the coronavirus. The American...
