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  • Critics divided over Duchess of Cambridge portrait

    Associated Press|Jan 11, 2013

    LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Cambridge seems to like her first official portrait, which is lucky for the artist. Many critics don’t. Paul Emsley’s portrait of the former Kate Middleton shows the 31-year-old royal against a dark background, her lips pursed into a wry smile, with an ethereal light against her face and hair. Her pale complexion brings out the fine lines under the eyes, and the light adds a hint of silver to her rich brown hair. Shortly after the portrait was unveiled Friday at the National Portrait Gallery in London, criti...

  • Human trafficking becomes state legislative issue

    Associated Press|Jan 11, 2013

    An American woman coerced into the sex trade. An immigrant housekeeper compelled to work for less than minimum wage. A salon employee forced to work off the price of passage to the U.S. All are considered examples of human trafficking. New Jersey officials on Friday marked “Human Trafficking Awareness Day” with a rally and other events at the Statehouse amid efforts on several fronts to combat the problem. State Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa, who led one of the programs in Trenton, created a new unit this summer to focus on combatting hum...

  • SHS grapplers double-up Bridgeport

    John Roark, Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    It didn’t take long Thursday night for the Sidney High School wrestling team to wrap up a successful senior night by clipping Bridgeport 48-24 at Cabela’s Athletic Facility. The Bulldogs brought just six varsity entries, and of 14 weight classes, only five bouts were held. Mix in two weight classes (106 and 113 pounds) that weren’t contested and a Sidney forfeit at 120, and SHS owned a 36-6 lead before the first whistle was blown. While all the the forfeits meant wins for his wrestlers and p... Full story

  • Sidney KC FT shooting contest Sunday

    John Roark, Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    SIDNEY — All boys and girls ages 9 through 14 are invited to participate in the Sidney Knights of Columbus Council 1861’s annual Free-Throw Shooting Contest, The competition will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Sidney Middle School Gymnasium. Entry forms are available from physical education teachers in all area schools, or can be filled out at the gymnasium on the day of the competition....

  • Pro picks: Pats roll again

    Associated Press|Jan 11, 2013

    FOXBORO,Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick insists the rematch of a December game with the Texans will be different. Not too much different, of course, because he fully expects his Patriots to win the divisional-round playoff game and advance to the AFC title match. As for another 42-14 outcome, New England’s coach is having none of it. “The plays will match up differently and I’m sure there will be new plays that weren’t in that game,” Belichick said. The AFC East champion Patriots (12-4) come off their playoff bye as 91⁄2-point favorites aga...

  • Area teachers honored by Walmart Teacher Rewards program

    Special for the Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    Walmart awarded 20 area teachers with $50 reward cards to purchase classroom supplies that will help students throughout the school year. Walmart would like to honor all our community educators for the dedication they show each day to the well being and educational development of area youth. The Teacher Rewards will donate up to $4.5 million to provide 90,000 teachers across the United States with reward cards that will help offset the cost of classroom expenses. “We are proud to honor our community’s teachers, who give time and often the...

  • Sidney High School announces students named to honor roll

    Special for the Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    Sidney High School 2nd quarter honor roll STRAIGHT A, seniors, Lauren Gull, Taylor Kaus, Madison Malzahn, McKenzie Rosdail, Mikala Sweetser, Madison Verhulst; juniors, Casey Baldwin, LaNaya Gutierrez, Jason Hagerman, Brendan Holly, Karli Jones, Karson Langley, Jennifer Myers, Calder Rosdail, Lucas Rosenbaum, Jaide Wachtel; sophomores, Jordan Coe, Alli Ehler, Hayden Lienemann, Manjesh Mogallapalli, Andrew Myers, Tanner Nienhueser, Savanna Rosenbaum, Ashley Stafford, Madisen Stafford, Sara VonSeggern; freshmen, Ryan Birner, Abigail Heller, Mia...

  • Affordable education

    Dave Heineman, Nebraska Governor|Jan 11, 2013

    This week, I announced a joint compact between the University of Nebraska and Nebraska State College System that would help ensure continued affordable access to higher education for Nebraska students and families. This compact will allow for a two year tuition freeze. A state investment in higher education would help ensure a strong University of Nebraska and Nebraska State College System. In Nebraska, we understand that education is the great equalizer and that’s why it is a priority for me. Investing in education is important to N...

  • It's Mines

    Tina Mines, Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    I know this is an incredibly controversial topic in which people have their own opinions, thoughts and ideas. These are mine, not meant to offend anyone or anger anyone, but rather possibly make someone think a little bit. Please remember this is my view and I do not expect anyone to understand or agree with me. So much talk about guns and gun control due to yet another shooting at a school, yet another. And then there is all the coverage about the man who decided to take his guns to the movies in Colorado. Of course this coverage comes in betw...

  • Five generations

    Special for the Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    Five generations recently gathered. Rita Engelland, 95, of Sidney is a great-great grandma, daughter Bev Marshall, grand-daughter Leigh Ann Ellis, great-granddaughter Kristina Pears and baby Luke Alan Pears, born on Dec. 19, 2012....

  • Travel back in time with the Maid Martha

    Special for the Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    The Alliance Arts Council will be sponsoring fun, mischief and the occasional hair-raising tale as the Cockney Maid Martha takes the stage in this unique family-oriented, entertaining and educating show. Nationally known performer, zany comedienne and author Martha Hannah will perform as Maid Martha, Medieval Comedienne & Stand-Up Historian at the Alliance High School Performing Arts Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18th. The audience will become part of the Medieval fun and mischief as Martha Hannah works her magic. With her clever...

  • McSurprise: McTeacher nights for North, South elementaries

    Hannah Van Ree, Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    Sidney’s North and South Elementary Schools ended the year 2012 with a pleasant surprise. The surprise however wasn’t from Santa Clause it was from McDonalds. On Nov. 14 this year McDonalds partnered up with the schools for their second year hosting McTeacher Nights. McTeacher Night is a fundraiser for the schools put on by McDonalds, school booster club members and school staff where a percentage of the night’s proceeds at McDonalds is donated to the elementary schools. Nikki Juengst, boost... Full story

  • Home Décor in Sidney with an emphasis on friendly service

    Tina Mines, Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    Kathy Assad has been bringing the residents of Sidney a mixture of home accents for the past 16 years. From modern to the more traditional in style, Accent Home Décor, formerly known as The Crafty Corner, sells a variety of things to spruce up any home environment and then some. Assad’s store is broken down into several sections, accommodating every room of the house from the kitchen to bathroom, and even includes a baby section and specialized gift section. Assad opened the business in 1997 as...

  • Veteran’s history project

    Larry Nelson, Special for the Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    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. William “Bill: Tracy Jr. was twenty one yrs old when the Selective Service System caught up with him. There was a war goin’ on and they wanted him in it. He was a young man trying to find his was in Alaska and Washington State when he was notified by his draft board i...

  • Arraignments complete for drug arrestees

    John Roark, Sun-Telegraph|Jan 11, 2013

    The second of two Ames, Iowa individuals arrested earlier this week on drug-related charges was arraigned Thursday before Cheyenne County Judge Randin Roland. Jessica Carroll, 31, appeared for arraignment on five felony charges: two Class III felony counts of possession with intent to deliver (both marijuana and hashish), Class IV felony possession of marijuana (more than a pound), Class IV felony possession of marijuana without tax stamps, and Class IV possession of a controlled substance (cyclobenzaprine). A status hearing for Carroll, who...

  • Arctic front moves in

    Jan 11, 2013

    The morning fog and misty air was an issue for commuters Friday morning. The moisture in the air formed can be seen on the trees in Legion Park and also formed a slick layer of ice roads, leaving the air thick and skies cloudy and gray, ushering in the bitter cold that is supposed to be the weekend....