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Articles from the August 20, 2014 edition


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  • New pastor working to spread the word

    Caitlin Sievers|Aug 20, 2014

    Dr. Curtiss Davis is an evangelist first and a pastor second. Davis, who began preaching at Sidney's First Christian Church at the beginning of August hopes to draw more people to his congregation. "Many times people wonder why nobody's coming to the church and you ask them who have you invited and they haven't invited anyone," Davis said. "I would invite everyone to come and check it out and see what is so exciting at First Christian Church." He reaches out to all the people he meets. "I talk...

  • Good help, lodging becoming harder to find

    Caitlin Sievers|Aug 20, 2014

    It’s no secret that finding and retaining employees in Sidney is a problem for many types of businesses. Fast-food restaurants struggle to keep employees with so many job opening available. Businesses who require skilled workers have a hard time finding qualified individuals who live in the Sidney area. Most must recruit from outside areas. Glenna Phelps-Aurich, director of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce, believes that finding employees is the biggest challenge facing Sidney businesses. Sid Johnston, the general manager at Floyd’s Aut...

  • Veteran's History Project - Harold A. Armstrong

    Larry Nelson|Aug 20, 2014

    Harold A. Armstrong 1st Lieutenant U.S. Army Air Corps/ U.S. Air Force WWII/Korean War Editor's Note: This story is one of many American Veteran accounts published in the Sidney Sun-Telegraph. The writer, who is from Potter, is conducting the interviews as part of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. In the years 1941 through 1945, America's teenagers had serious decisions to make. America was engaged in war. The teens, mostly young men, could pick a branch of the U.S. military to...

  • Death Notice - Tim L. Wheelock

    Aug 20, 2014

    Tim L. Wheelock, 49 of Potter, passed away in his home Tuesday morning, August 19, 2014. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel and Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Tim’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story

  • Bobbi Nightingale – 1972 to 2014

    Aug 20, 2014

    Bobbi Nightingale, 42 of Sidney, died Monday morning, Aug. 18, 2014 at her home north of Sidney. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 22, 2014 in the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Services will conclude at the church. Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home. Friends who wish may sign Bobbi's register book on Thursday at the funeral home. Instead of a memorial, the family requests... Full story

  • Community Calendar 08-20-14

    Aug 20, 2014

    Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday during summer (through Sept.) from 8 to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. Friday, Aug. 22 Pairs-N-Half-A-Pair Square Dance Club will have an Indoor Picnic Dance at the IOOF Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22nd with Lucky calling. Meal indoors starting at 6 p.m. Beef, buns, and baked beans will be provided. Dancers, please bring salads, desserts or side dishes. Sunday, Aug. 24 Potter Sundry 100th... Full story

  • Work to become a better investor

    Edward Jones|Aug 20, 2014

    On Sept. 1, we observe Labor Day — a celebration of the American worker. Of course, you work hard at your own job, but, when you think of it, every worthwhile endeavor in life requires significant effort — and that’s certainly the case with investing. The harder you work at it, the more likely you are to make progress toward your goals. So as you think about investing, consider the following areas in which you will need to apply yourself: • Work to identify your goals. It’s important that you know just why you’re investing. Do you want to sen...

  • Sidney volleyball 15 days from 2014 opener

    Aug 20, 2014

    7 Lady Raider Varsity VolleybalL Schedule Friday, 8/22 - Sidney varsity scrimmage (H) - 5:30 p.m. at Sidney High School Thursday, 9/4 - vs North Platte/Ogallala (A) - 4:00 p.m. at North Platte High School Tuesday, 9/9 - vs Mitchell Secondary (A) - 5:00 p.m. at Mitchell High School Thursday, 9/11 - vs Sutherland (H) - 4:00 p.m. at Sidney High School Tuesday, 9/16 - vs Chadron (H) - 4:00 p.m. at Sidney High School Thursday, 9/18 - vs Alliance (A) - 5:00 p.m. at Alliance High School Tuesday,... Full story

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