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Passion is what makes the difference. It doesn't matter what the occupation or calling in life. It is the difference between working for the paycheck and working to benefit your clients... or students. Tammy Sherman was known for how she cared about her students, and her love for the sandhills. "She enjoyed working," said Andrew "Sherm" Sherman. Tammy Sherman lost her battle with cancer in March. She left behind her family of Sherm and her daughters. She also left behind the education family of...
David Havorka, 56, of Sidney, appeared in Cheyenne County District Court Thursday, Oct. 17 for a preliminary hearing on charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Havorka was arrested after Sidney Police Department Investigator Amanda Barrett was granted a search warrant on Sept. 11 to locate methamphetamine and other drug-related items from inside Western Cable in Sidney, including a 2008 Ford Escape and any vehicle Havorka had control of, according to the Arrest Affidavit. That...
For many families, the numbers just don't work. There is the struggle of school expenses for the children, proper clothes and the seasons change, and sometimes just keeping food in the cupboard. Table of Grace offers options to help families in need. According to statistics from 2018, Table of Grace has 362 households registered, serving 715 individuals, of whom 242 are children under the age of 19. Table of Grace also has a pantry in Oshkosh where 35 to 50 households are helped monthly. In addi...
The City of Sidney would like to remind its citizens that starting October 15 all types of trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles are not allowed to be parked on the city streets. This restricted parking is enforced on all streets inside the city limits and lasts 6 months until April 15, 2020 (City Ordinance #460.065)...
He's a familiar face in the literary community. He's not always outspoken, but known for his thoughtful words and excitement for blending bound books and new technology. Andrew "Sherm" Sherman and his family moved to Sidney for the opportunity to work in the Sidney Public Library. It was a big change from living in Omaha and his experience in the IT end of the business world. The draw to Sidney as a family move. His wife, Tammy, had a love for the sandhills, and of teaching. He had a desire to...
It may be a shorter walk if you're in the Cheyenne County Courthouse and find yourself short of cash or can't write a check. The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved Sheriff Adam Frerichs' proposal for bringing an ATM machine into the facility. The service is a way to make business in the Cheyenne County offices a little easier, and movement of county inmates a little safer, according to Frerichs. Frerichs met with the Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday morning with a proposal to...
SimWon Kim, right, serves more pancakes for hungry pilots and supporters of the Western Nebraska Community College Avionics program during the Oct. 19 fly-in in Sidney. Proceeds from the breakfast benefit the aviation mechanics program....
The Sidney Church of the Nazarene is hosting Burkhalter Ministries Oct. 20-23 at the church, 1445 Jackson St. Service times are 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, and 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 21-22. Burkhalter Ministries is composed of Pat and Donna Burkhalter. They have been in full-time evangelism ministry for 39 years in the Church of the Nazarene. They travel across the country ministering in song and the preached word. Their focus is to see genuine revival, lives changed and needs met....
Sidney Fire Department responded to a report of a truck hauling hay on fire near Highway 385 and Highway 30 at about 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The Sidney Fire Department called City crews to remove hay bales to the landfill to be extinguished. No damage was reported except the loss of hay, and no injuries in the incident. Cause of the fire is under investigation....
It can be difficult for a woman to find trusted guidance when it comes to owning and operating a firearm. Walking into most gun stores is intimidating and asking basic questions can be met with condescending answers. Or worse, the salesman insists you need a gun with "knockdown power," and sells you a hand-cannon that, sure enough, knocks you down the first time you fire it. Experiences like this can discourage any self-respecting woman from learning about firearms. Enter The Well Armed Woman...
Nicole Peralta cuts the ribbon for the new location of Karuna Counseling. The office is now located at 731 Illinois St. Karuna Counseling started as an office in the Western Nebraska Community College Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Karuna Counseling offering outpatient alcohol and substance use, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and loss, habit changing and goal setting, women's issues, identity exploration, anger management and conflict resolution services for ages children...
The Sidney School District Board of Education recognized the September Students of the Month Monday. 7th grade: Kayla Westby is a strong academic student who often leads in the classroom by example. She is always willing to assist others to understand problems and demonstrates the strong desire to learn by asking questions when she does not understand. Her responsibility in the classroom and her determination to excel, make her an outstanding student. Kayla is the daughter of Kilee Rapp and Stev...
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Sidney Allard, Matthew Carlson, Zoey Dornbier, Ty Grunig, Cole Hanley, Harold Hicks, Ellie Hollingshead, Luke Holly, Siona Kshirsagar, Johnathan Meza, Jayce Namuth, Madison Packer, Danay Peters, Katie Ramsey, Syrus Roberts, McGuire Rolls, Luke Uhlir, Grace Weber, Shealynn Wittrock. 8th Grade A Average Honor Roll Chloe Ahrens, Rishyanthi Banoth, Lucas Booe, Isak Doty, Serena Heeren, Chance Houser, Madison Kuhns, Karsyn Leeling, Dominik Lucero, Kandice Luu, Gabriel Neufeld-Ponce, Isabelle Neve, Preston Olson,...
LINCOLN – Cheyenne County has received another membership dividend, this time in the amount of $16,398, from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA), the county's property, liability and workers' compensation coverage and risk management services provider. The dividend was part of a $1 million distribution shared with 80 Nebraska counties and seven county-associated agencies during NIRMA's annual membership conference Oct. 3-4 in York. With this latest distribution, C...
Geri Anthony, front, and Jan Munson, pause near the cupcake display and custom cake during the Friday reception honoring Anthony's retirement. She has worked for the City of Sidney for more than 50 years....
OMAHA – At the conclusion of the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA) Annual Meeting October 9-11, 2019, Steve Mattoon will accept the gavel from outgoing NSBA President J. Scott Paul. Steve Mattoon, of Sidney, will succeed J. Scott Paul as President-Elect and will serve as NSBA President from October 2019 to October 2020. Mattoon is a partner with Matzke, Mattoon, Martens & Strommen, L.L.C. His representation in the oil and gas industry includes Title Opinion examinations in more than 20 count...
This years homecoming was filled with fun dress up days, enjoyable activities, and even our first snow of the year. The theme this year was "versus." To start with our homecoming festivities, Dress up VS. Dress down day. Roll out of bed and come to school in your cozy and comfy pajamas or dress up! Tuesday was Rap VS. Country, the question was asked, do I have the stuff to be a rapper, or the tuff to be a country singer. Wednesday..... Gender Bender Day!!!! Girls VS. Boys, are you girly enough...
The Leyton High School Class of 1979 held its 40th Class Reunion-Sept. 20-21 over Dalton Fall Festival Weekend. Friday was Meet 'N Greet in Dalton to decorate the class float for the parade on Saturday. Saturday started with riding the float through the parade and winning second prize. The class also toured the Leyton High School in Dalton and then the Gurley site. The class also gathered for a meal at The Dock in Gurley on Saturday evening. Pictured from left, Front row (ladies)-Marci Ernest...
The Friends of the Sidney Public Library will be spending the week of October 20-26, 2019, celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the 13th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week. The Friends put on several community events to support the library and promote its resources. Events that the Friends support and put on are Library Lover’s month in February, Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party in March, Summer Reading Program Kickoff at the start of summer, Kindergarten Reading program in September, and Pumpkin Dec...
Pastor Raymond L. Stokes, age 80, of Sidney, NE went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was a loving dad, grandpa and friend who touched many lives with his old west, mountain man, historian way of life. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, October 22nd in the First Baptist Church in Sidney with Pastor Nelson Osborn, Pastor Merv Goodrick and Brother Tony Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Lazy U4 Cemetery...
Mary Beyer, 66, of Sidney passed away at her home on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Graveside services were held. Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com Holchek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Beyer family. Memorials have been designated to the Western Nebraska Food Bank in Sidney. Mary Beyer was born October 9, 1953 to James and Freda (Kurz) in Sidney. She was raised on the family farm and attended school in Sidney. She graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1971. She graduated f...
Ted D. Bules, age 80 of Gurley, NE passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 in Bridgeport, NE. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Ted’s care and funeral arrangements....
Deloris Ann (Smith) Barnhart, age 77 of Sidney, NE passed away Saturday, October 20, 2019, at Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. Services will be held Friday, October 25th, 10:30 A.M. at First United Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 24th from 1:00-7:00 P.M with family present from 5:00-6:00 P.M. Memorials have been established in Deloris' memory to the...
Michele (Micki) Marie Edwards was born to Michael Bistrain and Betty (Fields) Bistrain on November 6, 1947. Michele, 71, left us on October 17, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer. At her request, cremation has taken place. Michele graduated from Bear Creek High School, going on to college, then becoming an airline stewardess where she worked for many years. Moving to Sidney, she worked for Cabela's, The Village of Sidney. After moving to Gering, she worked for Herbergers. We wish to...
Pauline Kahrs, age 82, of Lodgepole, NE passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Lodgepole, NE. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, October 28th in the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Lodgepole with PMA Brenda Tophoj officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Lodgepole. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Saturday October 26th from 1-7:00 P.M. with family present from 2-5:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Pauline's...
