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  • Police chief's fate may be decided soon

    Ryan Hermens|Oct 14, 2015

    A decision on Sidney Police Chief B.J. Wilkinson’s employment with the city is expected soon, city officials say. According to state statute, city employees report to the city manager – meaning Sidney Interim City Manager Geri Anthony will make the final determination. “It’s getting really close today,” Anthony said in a phone interview on Wednesday. “We’re just waiting for our attorneys to come up with the proper paperwork.” Wilkinson has been on paid administrative leave since July, after pleading no contest to obstructing...

  • Coyotes Homecoming

    Jennifer Thomas, For The Sun-Telegraph|Oct 14, 2015

    As part of Potter-Dix High School's Homecoming Week, students in grades 7-12 participate in daily games. They are shown playing "Ships and Sailors," a game of directions that dwindles down the participants through eliminations and listening skills. The Coyotes play South Platte on Friday at 7 p.m....

  • Council tentatively moves forward with city manager search

    Ryan Hermens|Oct 14, 2015

    The search for a new Sidney city manager took a small step forward this week. Councilors voted to allow the mayor, human resources director and interim city manager to interview representatives from a recruitment firm that submitted a proposal to assist in the search. J.D. Gray Group – from Texas – was the only firm to respond to the city’s request for proposals by last week’s deadline. Jo Houser, the city’s human resources director, said the request for an executive search firm was advertised and she contacted seven firms directly. S...

  • Cheyenne VA director to retire after 30 years

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Oct 14, 2015

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Cheyenne VA Medical Center Director Cynthia McCormack has announced that she will retire from federal service on Oct. 31. She served 30 years within the Department of Veterans Affairs. McCormack assumed the position of director at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in August 2010. She joined the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1985 and has served in a variety of clinical and management positions. McCormack also served in the Wyoming Air National Guard, and deployed during...

  • 'Activate Sidney'

    Courtney Fletcher|Oct 14, 2015

    Several locals met at WNCC in Sidney on Wednesday morning for the "Activate Sidney" meeting. A panel lead by Tom Von Seggern, Daniel Benett, Jessica Davies and Brian Coyle kicked off the community-wide meeting. The main purpose of the meeting was to build a common understanding that embraces opportunities and overcome obstacles for Sidney to increase being active and overall health....

  • Veteran's History Project: Verlin E. Bruns

    Larry Nelson, For The Sun-Telegraph|Oct 14, 2015

    Verlin E. Bruns Corporal U.S. Air Force 1951-1955 EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is one of many American Veteran accounts published in The Sidney Sun-Telegraph. The writer, who is from Sidney, is conducting the interviews as part of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. The United States Air Force came into being in September 1947. It evolved from the Army Air Forces a few years after the end of hostilities in World War II. Setting up a department or branch of the U.S. Armed Forces is...

  • Service Notice: Jozenn Walters

    Oct 14, 2015

    Jozenn Walters, 21 of Fort Collins, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 as a result of injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Fort Collins, Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 486 Toledo Street in Sidney. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jozenn’s care and funeral arrangements....

  • Service Notice: Mario N. Nebarez

    Oct 14, 2015

    Mario N. Nebarez, 85 of Sidney, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 with Father Jim Heithoff officiating. Wake Services will be at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16. Both services will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Mario’s care and...

  • Court Briefs 10-14-15

    Oct 14, 2015

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Gabriel Mark Martinez, age 50 of Longmont, Colo., was sentenced today to the maximum 20-60 months imprisonment for enticement by electronic communication device, a class IV felony. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for 25 years. Theodore R. Sobott, age 35 of Sidney was arraigned today on possession of methamphetamine (greater than 10 grams) with intent to deliver or distribute, a class IC felony, and...

  • Community Calendar 10-14-15

    Oct 14, 2015

    Saturday, Oct. 17 The Panhandle Quilt Guild will be having its monthly meeting, Saturday, Oct. 17 at Community Bible Church, 900 Main St., Bayard. Snacks at 9 a.m., and the meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. New members always welcome. The annual Colorado MG Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at Cherry Hill State Park–Smoky Hill Shelter in Aurora, Colo. MG, or Myasthenia Gravis, is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. For more information, visit www.mgwalk.org/Colorado/ or call (855) 649-2557. Pairs-N-Half-A-Pair Square...

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sidney mayor, council moving the goalposts

    Larry Nelson, Sidney|Oct 14, 2015

    Dear Editor, Since early July, there has been much concern among the good citizens of Sidney about the treatment of our chief of police, B.J. Wilkinson. He received an outrageous sentence for his plea. The mayor and city council wanted to assure the good people of Sidney that they would conduct a thorough investigation. They would hold executive sessions and get to the bottom of it all. The mayor was sent emails and had public requests to support B.J. Wilkinson. Council members were sent similar emails and had to have taken input from citizens...

  • Will you be ready for retirement?

    Edward Jones|Oct 14, 2015

    National Save for Retirement Week is observed Oct. 18 – 24 this year. And this week has some weight behind it, as it is recognized by the U.S. Senate for its importance in encouraging Americans to prepare themselves financially for retirement. Are you doing all you can? Many of your peers aren’t. About a third of working adults have no retirement savings or pension, according to a survey by the Federal Reserve. And more than half of workers report that the total value of their household’s savings and investments, excluding the value of...

  • Lady Raiders finish third at state golf

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Oct 14, 2015

    The Sidney High School girls’ golf team finished third at the Class B state tournament on Tuesday at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus. And, the Lady Raiders had an impressive three medalists – the top 15 individuals earn medals – along the way. Sidney, with a two-day team score of 733, was third – behind champion Omaha Duchesne (717) and Scottsbluff (727). Gretna (782) was a distant fourth in the 12-team field. It was Omaha Duchesne’s first state title in any sport in 13 years. Sidney’s Rachel Blauert shot rounds of 86-85–171 to...

  • Chadron tops Sidney in volleyball

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Oct 14, 2015

    The Chadron High School volleyball team – fresh off its Western Conference Tournament title over the weekend – rolled to a straight-set victory Tuesday night against Sidney. The Eagles, who improved to 22-4, downed the Lady Raiders 25-16, 25-15, 25-7. It was Chadron’s eighth consecutive victory. For the Eagles, Chandler Hageman, Jadyn McCartney and Alex Nobiling combined for 39 kills. No individual statistics for Sidney were reported. The Lady Raiders fell to 11-14 and are back in action next Tuesday at home against Ge...

  • Creek Valley falls to Paxton in three

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Oct 14, 2015

    Creek Valley ran into a tough Paxton volleyball squad on Tuesday, falling in straight sets 25-15, 25-16, 25-15. The Storm dripped below .500 at 7-8, while Paxton improved to 17-3. Payje Misegadis and Joey Straber had five kills apiece for Creek Valley. Chadra Smith had a pair of aces, two blocks and 13 digs. Faith Michelman had a team-high four assists and teammates Madison McFee and Samantha Schmid registered 11 digs each. Creek Valley returns to action Thursday when it hosts Peetz....

  • Leyton downs Sedgwick County in 4 sets

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Oct 14, 2015

    The Leyton High volleyball team received strong efforts from several of its starters en route to a 25-19, 22-25, 25-16, 25-16 victory over Sedgwick (Colo.) County on Tuesday night. Leyton improved to 15-6 this season, while Sedgwick fell to 3-12. Diedra Waite led the way for the Lady Warriors with 11 kills, 22 digs and six blocks. Kristine Barnett added 10 kills and 25 digs. “We played a fairly solid match,” said Leyton head coach Jodi Craig. “We picked up our intensity in the third and fourth sets, which helped us execute...

  • MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTION

    Shelly Peckham, For The Sun-Telegraph|Oct 14, 2015

  • UPCOMING SCHEDULE

    Oct 14, 2015

    THURSDAY, Oct. 15 Cross Country Sidney at C-4 District meet at West Winds Golf Course, Ogallala Creek Valley at D-6 District meet at Phesant Run Golf Course, Grant Volleyball Peetz at Creek Valley, 5 p.m. FRIDAY, Oct. 16 Volleyball Peetz at Pawnee, 5 p.m. Football Alliance at Sidney, 7 p.m. Peetz at Pawnee, 7 p.m. Leyton at Garden County, 7 p.m. South Platte at Potter-Dix, 7 p.m. Creek Valley at Hemingford, 6 p.m. SATURDAY, Oct. 17 Volleyball Leyton, Creek Valley and Potter-Dix in Minuteman Athletic Conference Tournament at Banner County High...

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