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About 20 years ago, Sen. Harry Reid introduced a resolution to the U.S. Senate leading to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide Day. He also had lost his father to suicide. The commemoration is also known as Survivor Day. It was schedule for the Saturday before Thanksgiving acknowledging that holidays can be difficult for suicide loss survivors. On Saturday, Nov. 23, Sidney had its own Survivor Day, held at Karuna Counseling. Of the few who were present, each had their own...
Friday the wind blew, and the snow fell, and the wind blew some more, and again, resulting in downed power lines and closed highways. As of Monday morning, Wheat Belt Public Power District was trying to restore more than 300 customers who had been without power. Wheat Belt line workers had already restored more than 200 power outages since Thanksgiving. As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Wheat Belt Public Power had reported additional crews from Dawson Public Power District and Midwest Electric...
The Sidney High School Journey Through Our Heritage (JOTH) students revived the community Thanksgiving dinner this year. Event sponsors and fundraising covered the cost of the meats. Participants were asked to bring a side dish. The event was held at the Lodgepole Creek Camp....
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday reviewed a plan to update the commissioners meeting room. Presently, the commissioners meet in a room with a few chairs, a conference table across from a table for the three commissioners and county clerk. The proposal being discussed is to move the Buildings and Grounds superintendent's office downstairs and expand the commissioners' meeting room, with the panel of commissioners facing the door. The remodel would allow for more seating and for the...
In a short Nov. 26 meeting, the Sidney City Council approved the purchase of a new pickup truck for the Parks Department. Parks Department Superintendent Tom Von Seggern said the Parks Department said the purchase will replace a 25-year-old 1994 Dodge three-quarter ton pickup used in the department. He said a three-quarter ton pickup was identified as a capital equipment purchase in the 2019-2020 budget; $33,031 was appropriated from the summer 2019 budget season in the Parks Department Capital...
The Cheyenne County Fair Board received a proposal to provide a stage and sound equipment for the county fair. Todd Allen, of Mega Music in Sterling, Co., met with the Fair Board Nov. 25 to offer a stage 20 feet wide by 20 feet deep, with sound and lights for one opening band and one headlining band. The package as discussed would including promoting the Cheyenne County Fair concert through Mega Music and Allen's network. In addition, he would offer a ticket outlet at his store in Sterling....
Arlan E. Hartman, age 85 of Plattsmouth, NE and longtime Sidney, NE resident, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. CST in the Masonic Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, NE. No formal book signing or viewing is planned for Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Arlan’s name to the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children, 2415 N. Main Street, Fremont, NE 68025. A complete obituary will be published when a...
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Meick, age 93, of Peetz, CO, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Peetz, CO. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, November 5, 2019 in the Peetz United Methodist Church with Pastor Brian Kroeger officiating. Burial will be in the Peetz Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1-4:00 P.M. to sign Betty’s register book and leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to the Hospice of the Plains or the Peetz Girl Scouts, in care of Miche...
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is pleased to announce that applications for the next class of the PRIME Program are now available. The PRIME Program is a continuing education opportunity for younger or newer producers who are interested in learning more about agronomic, business, innovations and marketing within their operations. Over the course of a year, participants will come together for three seminars to learn and discuss new ideas that can be incorporated into their own operations. “Getting the next generation involved a...
The Sidney Elks Lodge held a craft fair recently with vendors offering, desserts, jellies and many hand-crafted items....
Minerva M. Fry, 84, of Kimball, died at the Kim ball County Manor on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given to the family, P.O. Box 214 Potter, NE, 69156. The arrangements for Minerva have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Minerva Mae Fry was born in Kersey, Colorado on May 16, 1935, the...
Alvin H. Bruns, 95, of Sidney passed away on Monday November 25, 2019 at Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Wednesday, December 4th in the First United Methodist Church in Sidney with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-7:00 P.M. with family present from 5-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in name of Alvin Bruns to...
Royalee Ann (Burr) Lukesh age 84, of Sidney, passed away at her home, Thursday, November 21, 2019. At her request, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be held. Private family services will take place at a later date. You may view Royalee's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Royalee's care and funeral arrangements. Royalee Ann (Burr) Lukesh, the daughter of LeRoy and...
On Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Cheyenne County 4-H Achievement Banquet, Sean Syverson of Dalton was presented a Quilt of Valor. Several years ago, Cheyenne County Extension Office applied for a Quilt of Valor Kit through the Nebraska 4-H program. With the help of local 4-H'ers and Micahla Beyer who helped construct the quilt and Cynthia Gill who completed and did the quilting on the blanket, the Quilt of Valor was ready to be presented. It was a simple task to choose such a deserving veteran and...
When we want to learn what’s on the news, most of us turn on our television. According to a Pew Research poll, television is still America’s favorite platform for news consumption. When Nebraskans need to know the latest about events taking place in their community, the weather, or broadcast coverage of local sports, it is essential that they have access to their local television networks. Unfortunately, when many Nebraskans turn on their TV, they don’t see news coverage in their local commu...
The Friend of 4-H Award recognizes a citizen or organization from the community whose leadership, actions, and support have contributed to the improvement and promotion of the Cheyenne County 4-H Program. Platte Valley Bank was honored as the 2019 Friend of 4-H. Platte Valley Bank, formally American National Bank of Sidney, has clerked the livestock sale at fair for many years. They have graciously allowed their employees to work on sale items during company time, sponsored trophy awards,...
Seniors from Sidney High School spent the day with residents at the Sidney Extended Care Center recently. Pictured from left are Jody Farmer, Dorothy Kettler, Jasmine Deeds and Mason Nightingale....
The head coaches of the area's D6-5 Football teams have tallied their votes, and the players selected for the All-District Teams are as follows: 1st Team Offense End - Isaac Gomez - Minatare - Senior End - Terrel Gray - Potter Dix - Senior Center - Ceasar Garduno - Minatare - Senior Running Back - Alex Worthing - Arthur County - Junior Running Back - Joey Spencer - South Platte - Senior Quarterback - Patrick Hansen - Creek Valley - Senior At Large - Running Back - Jared Anton - Potter Dix -...
