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Legion Park will be filled with music, storytelling, cookouts and re-enactments of shootouts and robberies, bringing Sidney's history back to life at the 12th annual Gold Rush Days. Gold Rush Days takes locals back to the days when Sidney had the reputation of being one of the roughest and toughest towns on the rail line. In 1874, when gold was discovered in the Black Hills, Sidney and its railroad were considered the shortest transportation link to Deadwood, S.D. The gold brought in funds for...
The Cheyenne County Art Guild selected Pat Kraus as Artist of the Month for June. Kraus has been a member of the CCAG for 38 years and has served as president and vice president, as well as having served on various art show committees. Essentially a self-taught artist, she said she enjoys working in several different mediums and forms of art with acrylics, watercolor pencil, clay and pastels. Growing up in the country, she said she has always had a passion for the outdoor, animals, nature and...
Dewey Lee Brothers, 93, associate to the pastor at Zion Evangelical Church, was called home to be with our Lord on June 8, 2015. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastors Andy Griess and Garry Schick officiating. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. at the Dix Cemetery in Dix. The cemetery is located just off Interstate 80 at the Dix exit. Viewing will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. A memorial... Full story
Boys Town has opened a satellite fundraising office in Scottsbluff, and Stan Kontogiannis has been hired by the group to serve as midwest regional major gifts officer. Kontogiannis’ territory includes Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and portions of Nevada. The new office is located at 1906 Broadway within the law office of Michael W. Meister, whose firm is donating the office and meeting space. “We are happy that we are able to help ful...
MITCHELL, S.D. – Sidney’s Ryan Roach graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University last month with a Bachelor of Arts degree, double-majoring in human services and criminal justice. He is the son of Gary and Judith Roach, Sidney. This marks the 129th graduating class from Dakota Wesleyan University. DWU saw 235 students graduate this year at the Corn Palace stage, up from eight in the first class. Dr. John Cawley, a 2004 DWU graduate, gave the commencement address. Cawley is the owner and partner at Associates in Family Medicine P.C. in Fort Col...
Pat Von Seggren received a $600 donation for the Association of Retarded Citizens from the proceeds of the 2014-15 marathon bridge players recently. The money is used to sponsor a dinner and social activities for the A.R.C. members. The winners were: Dot Treinen and Eva Kalhoff who won group A, while Marge Surber and Lynn Poppen finished second. Cathy Mattoon and Kathy Scripp won group B, with Delores Stasch and Surber taking second. The pairs will begin playing again in September against a different opponent each month. Scores are cumulative...
Through June 13 The Nebraska Chautauqua will present a series featuring six famous characters from U.S. history from June 9-13. The theme for this year’s Chautauqua, first person portrayals of historical figures, will explore the vast influences of the 1862 legislation. Adult and youth workshops will also be at the Alliance Public Library. For more information, contact Mary Wernke at (308) 487-6397. Friday, June 12 Cheyenne County Chamber Gold Rush 5K at Legion Park 8:05 p.m. – Kid’s 1-mile run, 8:15 p.m. – 5K walkers, 8:30 p.m. – 5K runners. A... Full story
My Mom, G-Ma Packer, S. Schroeder, Aunt Cheryl, Dr. Shaw, Aunt Janine, Aunt Char, DaNelle, Grandma Menken, Grandma Mary, Brooke's Mom, My Best Friend, Mom & Kim. Unfortunately, even many 12-year-olds have known someone who has had breast cancer. That's evident by the above list of names that will be printed on the back of the pink jerseys worn by the Sidney 12U baseball players at this weekend's Wood Bat Tournament in Legion Park. Those names represent people the players know personally. The...
Good Times I from Good Times in Kimball will advance to the American Poolplayers Association's 8-Ball National Team Championships in Las Vegas after winning one of two available spots offered at the Western Nebraska APA 8-Ball Team Championships held over the weekend at Eagles Club in North Platte. Team members are: Roger Dohse, Stephanie Risk-McElroy, Larry Snyder, Ryan McElroy, Darin Lukassen, Kris O'Brien and Tom O'Brien. The tournament in North Platte hosted 31 teams from all over Western...
