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The news came like the whisper of a hurricane. The friend, supervisor, co-worker, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother had died. Geraldine "Geri" Anthony spent her life among people. She was known for her more than 50 years with the City of Sidney; most of that time in the Clerk's office. She died Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the age of 73. Her passing leaves behind friends and former co-workers in sorrow. "She hired me 20 years ago," said Kim Phillips. "She took a chance on me and here I am...
The COVID-19 testing station in Sidney is staying busy, according to Sidney Regional Medical Center CEO Jason Petik. “We're seeing roughly 75 people per week,” Petik said. The number equates to about 1,300 since the testing unit opened in July. Petik said the Sidney location has had to address a couple of transportation issues. "Otherwise, the testing site is working well", he said. “Overall, I think the program is working really well,” he said Thursday, Dec. 3. Petik said the length of quarant...
SIDNEY—The Sidney community is stepping up to send their help and hope to Carol Denise Goodwin, a mother and grandmother in need of a double-lung transplant. Carol has started a fundraising campaign with a trusted national nonprofit, Help Hope Live, to raise the funds she needs to get the gift of new life. Until 2016, Carol was independent and active, but lung disease rapidly disrupted her day-to-day. “I worked taking care of adults with autism,” she explains on her fundraising page. “It was the best job I ever had.” Carol left the job when her...
A Sidney man was arrested recently based on documentation presented by a group independent of law enforcement. On Wednesday, December 2, Sidney Police Officers arrested Jamie Daniels, 45, of Sidney, for the offense of Child Enticement, according to a release from the Cheyenne County Attorney's office. A team that calls themselves “Predator Poachers” was involved. Messages were exchanged between Daniels and an 18 year old female, who represented herself to be 8 years old. During these mes...
Geraldine "Geri" Fay Anthony, age 73, of Sidney, NE, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Sidney Regional Medical Center. Services will be private, with a celebration of life to be announced at a later date. Cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made in her name to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Nebraska Angel of Hope-Sidney. You may view Geri's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos...
Robert (Bob) Gene Gaston, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney NE, in the presence of family, from complications secondary to COVID-19. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date due to Covid restrictions. Cremation has been held. You may view Bob’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bob’s care and funeral arr...
Duane Dean Meier, age 64, of Sidney, NE, passed away peacefully at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 with his daughter, Megan, and a team of dedicated nurses by his side. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M., Wednesday, December 23rd in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, with Pastor Chad Rademacher officiating. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday, Dec. 22nd to sign Dean’s register book and leave condolences for the f...
Last week I said I’d write more on the coming Great Reset if readers requested it. You did. So here’s more. We can learn a lot about the Great Reset by reading its own material. It’s right there on The World Economic Forum website. And as is often the case with these things, it’s vital to look for what is NOT said or included on the site as it is to examine what is critically. On the surface, this initiative undertaken by wealthy and powerful globalists sounds wonderful. They hit all the rig...
As much as I would love to write about the tyrannical measures of the lockdowns, the overreach of government, the uselessness of masks, the election fraud and the absolute absurd idea that a vaccine is going to do one iota of good for our current state of affairs, I am reminded of what my greatest task actually is. My paramount sphere of influence is within the four walls of my home. I will have the greatest impact right here and I need to be reminded of that right now…. because my heart and min...
I watched part of a video recently that was both enlightening and heart-felt. It was one of those events where the mall or major retail store looks typical with shoppers buying and grazing and suddenly one of the previously unnoticed shoppers starts singing. From across the counter another joins in. Then another, and another. It is called by some a “mob sing.” It seems like after the last several months the event might want to change its name. The protests and related activity have put a dim...
We’re nearing the end of 2020 – and for many of us, it will be a relief to turn the calendar page on this challenging year. However, we’ve still got a few weeks left, which means you have time to make some year-end financial moves that may work in your favor. Here are a few suggestions: • Add to your IRA. For the 2020 tax year, you can put in up to $6,000 to your traditional or Roth IRA, or $7,000 if you’re 50 or older. If you haven’t reached this limit, consider adding some money. You actually have until April 15, 2021, to contribute to your I...
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Final Exhortations 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all....
The Cheyenne County 4-H program recognized Felicity Beyer and Kaylee Eddy as their Outstanding 4-H Members of the Year during their annual achievement celebration on November 22nd. The Outstanding 4-H Member of the Year is given to 1-2 youth each year and the selection criteria is based on 4-H leadership, civic engagement, community service, how 4-H has affected their life, and how they will use their 4-H experiences in their future. Felicity Beyer has been a member of the Bunker Hillbillies...
The Cheyenne County 4-H Youth celebrated their achievements for the year with a virtual celebration on November 22nd. The youth and their families participated in a Goosechase scavenger hunt around the county taking photos and videos of their findings. The scavenger hunt challenges had an entrepreneurship theme where youth learned about different types of businesses and services. They were able to engage with other 4-H families on the virtual platform for some friendly competition. The youth then received their awards on a Zoom celebration to...
Sidney’s Red Raider Basketball teams started off the 2020-21 season with their traditional opening at the Western Conference Tournament in Scottsbluff and Gering high schools, and the boys team scratched out a win while the girls went 2-and-1 overall. With limited fans due to enhanced COVID-19 restrictions, the teams started on Thursday evening with the boys facing off against eventual tournament champion Alliance, and the Bulldogs jumped on the Raiders quickly, pulling away to a 13-to-0 lead b...
COVD-19 restrictions served up a curve ball, as their usual opening dual meet against Gothenburg was combined with the Cozad Invitational Tournament for this season. Sidney had a tough schedule on Friday, with duals against five teams that resulted in a 3-and-2 record for the Red Raiders. The wrestling team had unique challenges prior to the season with COVID-19 precautions, from constant cleaning and temperature checks to keep the students safe. “There is no social distancing in wrestling, so w...
Leyton’s Warrior Basketball teams started the 2020-21 campaign Friday night against the Longhorns at Kimball High School. The girls’ teams started, and with just five players dressed, the Lady Warriors had a tall task ahead, and fell behind early as Kimball passed and pressed inside for points. Led by senior Ella Draper, the Lady Warriors battled back to narrow the Kimball lead to 12-to-10 at the end of the first quarter. Kimball continued to score while Leyton struggled for scoring opp...
The Potter-Dix Coyote Basketball teams opened their 2020-21 seasons with games on the road against Perkins County on Friday, and home contests against Garden County on Saturday. First year Head Coach Shannon Wintholz had a rough opener as the girls team struggled to score against the Lady Plainsmen, quickly falling behind en route to a 52-to-15 loss. Perkins County freshman Kailee Potts lit up the scoreboard with 19 points in the victory for the Lady Plainsmen. The boys team fared better in...
The Creek Valley Storm Basketball teams had a slow start to their 2020-21 campaigns as they traveled to Hyannis on Friday and hosted Maxwell on Saturday. Both teams were unable to gain a victory in the contests. The Lady Storm started on Friday with a defensive battle against Hyannis, but a strong second quarter by the Lady Longhorns put the Lady Storm in a 25-to-10 hole at the half. A strong fourth quarter by Creek Valley was not enough to trim the deficit, and the Lady Storm fell by a score...
As you may know, for the past several weeks I have been delineating the ten rights of the Nebraska Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which I plan to include in legislation for the consumption tax in January. Today I will complete the Nebraska Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights by explaining the tenth right. The tenth right in the Nebraska Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights says, “The State of Nebraska shall live within its revenue means in the same way that a citizen lives within his or her revenue means.” This fina...
The Panhandle Public Health District reported three more COVID-related deaths as of Monday afternoon, Dec. 7. Two were females from Dawes County; one in her 80s and one in her 90s, and a Sheridan County woman in her 80s. As of December 4, 27,015 COVID-19 tests have been administered in the Panhandle area, according to the Panhandle Public Health District. That number is cumulative since March. Of the 27,015 tested, 6,272 were returned positive. The PPHD reported 2,235 active cases from the...
An interesting anecdote appears in Barack Obama’s recently-published memoir, A Promised Hope. He recalls the day, a Friday, October 9, 2009, when he was stunned to learn that the Nobel Peace Prize Committee’s members, meeting in Oslo, Norway, announced that they had selected him. When told of the honor, Obama was incredulous. “For what?” he asked. The committee’s members explained that they had selected him, “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation...
Scottsbluff – Educational Service Unit 13 (ESU 13) recently opened the doors of its new Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment Center, located at the Carpenter Center, 116 Terry Boulevard, Gering, NE. ESU 13, with funding from Sherwood Foundation Grant, completed construction of the Day Treatment center in August 2020. On Nov. 5th, ESU 13 received notice that it was awarded a $5,500 grant from the Snow-Redfern Foundation, which will be utilized to enhance the therapy rooms at Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment. ESU 13 Director of Psychological a...
Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be issuing emergency supplemental allotments to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who receive benefits for the month of December on January 8. On November 5, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced that in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the state, DHHS would file a request with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutritional Service (FNS) to provide emergency allotment funds for Nebraska households that are r...
A Celebration of Life Open House for Ted A. Noble was held on Friday, November 27, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska. Due to health concerns, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; current CDC and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for Faith-Based Services will be followed. Ted’s family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend, based on the best interest of your health, and that of your com...
